Sail Life - Deck-hull joint sealed, fairing started - DIY sailboat project
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- This week I glassed the deck-hull joint on my 38 ft sailboat.
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"Jökull The Icepuppy NO!!!!!" I absolutely love that dear little boy.
You do not want to be finished glassing Mads.Sooo satisfying when the job is done right.Great job buddy.Ross
Thanks, Ross :) Eagerly awaiting your next video :)
I think the most inspiring thing about this channel is your work ethic.
Elliot Thorne.... Amen! Mads works harder & more consistently than anyone I’ve ever seen.
I know you are rushing to keep schedule but I like the older videos much better than the newer ones. You used to show each step of the way, which was a fun learning. Now we just see a time lapse sequence. Stay safe.
The combination of a darker topside colour with a white deck and a contrasting toe rail, would really bring your boat into the next millenium ;-) With all the work you have put into it, make it sparkle as well...
I think a dark grey could be the right color for you. It's elegant, modern and has that hint of that 80s science fiction charm that you liked so much about the spray hood. You put so much thought in every detail of Athena. Painting her white and/or blue like every other boat in the harbor, I don't know...
when you have been working on your boat for so long that it needs another new hull job even though you have never sailed
Din arbetsmoral är utom denna planet! Tack än en gång för fin content:)
Loved the blooper reel at the end 😂
Green is a not very common color but is very striking as an accent stripe and for the sail cover and roller jib cover strip. That said NOT involving Ava could bring down the wrath of the Goddesses. :D
Never bored, never tired, never over worked..Yeah right..always, always, always..Well that's Boat rebuilding, so with that said, take care Mads, stay safe and remember what you got to look forward to...Now it's Jokull's reaction to his itch that made the show great !!
Bro after watching your videos i can't seem to enjoy other boat restoration videos.........they all seem to be amateurish in front of your work. Your sheer dedication and hard work, also the knowledge makes your work world's apart from other videos. Keep up the good work, with best wishes.
i like the out-takes at the end!! LOL
Hi Mads! The hull stripe should be Sail Life red! Let's see if we can get enough *thumbs up* on this comment to convince you ;) in any case, congrats on all the progress!
Love the bloopers...also, blue hull boats always draw your eye in any anchorage.
I need to agree. The most stunning boats I have seen so far have been marine blue with either white or yellow applications. So the deck would compliment the blue sides. Oh and a darker hull absorbs more heat. So less issues with heating and unpleasant condensation.
Blue draws scratches and dings like nothing else except red or black. Oh, also green.
Unless you are the godlike docker in all weather and wind conditions and never let your wife touch the helm -or a dumbass dockhand snub the bow line as you are coming in -DOINK!
It's gonna happen, and happen a LOT. Paint it the same color as Marine-Tex patching putty. Won't see the scratch from over 10 feet away...
There are only two colors to paint a boat, black and white, and only a fool would paint a boat black.
By - Nathanael G. Herreshoff
Too trendy...I painted one of my boats Dark Green from Awlgrip. Very dark, almost black-green. White bootstripe, red bottom paint. Got complimented all the time...my thoughts.
Mads, for mounting your glass in the dodger - go to an automotive glass company with a piece of your aluminum track and a measurement of the thickness of the glass. If these places in Denmark are like the ones here in the States they have suppliers of hundreds of different rubber profiles that allow you to mount glass in various auto and industrial applications. You should be able to find one that works with your aluminum track. The beauty of this type of installation is that you get a waterproof installation without having to worry about 5200 or something similar making a horrific mess when you need to replace a piece of glass a few years down the road.
3M Windo-Weld or similar adhesives is what most modern auto glass is installed with. Most auto parts suppliers will have various brands of auto glass urethane. Clean the channel, prime it with the compatible primer and 'glue' it in with the adhesive. It won't be easy to disassemble but will be waterproof and flexible and make the glass a structural component of the dodger.
After 2 years of your Mentoring, I pulled the trigger on a very well maintained Dufour Arpege 30 with a glorious new Brand new Yanmar 3YM20, KMP2-1Transmission, SS prop shaft, Prop and Seals. I will have some glorious balsa core repair although not near as much as Athena. The vessel is being surveyed and I expect to take possession the week of May 18th. She is moored near Annapolis, Md in a Private slip. A few days after the Sea trial , I will make required provisions in preparation to sail the ICW south all the way to Texas, my home state where she will go on the hard and glorious modifications will begin. My new yacht is a U.S. documented SV "Papillon" and I do not intend to change her name. I would like to thank you Mads for all of your Joyous tutelage and expertise. My retirement shall surely be Glorious.
Safely Tip 2.....never leave nails sticking up out of a plank of wood. 3.22 mark :)
I've found that for overhead work, wetting out the glass beforehand and rolling it into a "tube" of sorts is way easier and better than trying to work against gravity. Then you can just start at one end and use your fin roller to apply the glass to the surface, unrolling as you go. Of course if there's someone helping it's always easier. I've also rolled larger pieces of wetted out glass loosely around a piece of pvc, so it's a stiff tube, and applied it by myself.
I am so envious of your journey. I worked in corrections for thirty years to take care of my big family. Now that I am retired, with two new knees, more titanium in my neck and the lower back giving out, I wish I would have taken the steps to get my dreams around like you. Keep going and I will keep watching. Thanks.
Use PIR insulation sheets with aluminium foil covering surface,
PIR is a high performance stiff insulation board made of PIR foam.
Those a PIR board with a surface made of gas-tight aluminum composite foil.
PIR insulation sheets are cheap, much better insulation values as XPS, stiff and very easy to work with.
Just shape with a wood saw /tools and glue / seal connections with simple PUR foam (used to (air-) seal in utility construction work). Use for example 80 mm or thicker PIR this will reduce your energy consumption on the boat. I'm pretty sure you can purchase these PIR sheets in low quantity's in Denmark EU.
I'm based in the Netherlands EU and purchased only 3 sheets for less then 50 euro. I used the PIR 100 mm sheets and epoxy / glassed the thin (5 mm.) plywood skinned interior box I had made to create stiff and a nice good looking freezer / cooler. We are very happy with the end result in looks and low energy consumption.
I don't know if PIR is much better than XPS :) I came across this: www.buildingscience.com/documents/information-sheets/info-502-temperature-dependent-r-value?fbclid=IwAR1ZXJJAkOzJkuZrP8Xlk2h4EMCOzSv-v77yHU2GsCnjSdWzc7BvTKIbVuQ
I'm sure it's fine for a fridge :) But I'm still having difficulty finding PIR or XPS. I called around today. I can get it but it's a special order so it ends up costing 270 EUR for 5 sheets. It looks like it's much easier to get in Germany. I might have to go an a roadtrip when the border opens back up.
Your comment about the world's suckiest amusement park was gold. Excellent as always sir...
Great progression Athena. Looking forward to the next video. Smooth sailing.
the board on the floor at the begining with the nails sticking straight up gave me visions of someone or the dog stepping on it.
I am excited to see faring...It isn't a proper Sunday without you Mads, regardless of what you are doing 😊👍
I have to admit I yelled NOOOO!!! When you said you were done laying up fibreglass - You own a boat, there are only intermittent times between laying up glass and sanding 😂
Thank you Mads. I think white deck, sunset yellow for the topsides, a dark green boot stripe and your choice of bottom paint color. Take care and stay well. Best to Ava.
As I was gloriously sanding the repair I have made to my cabin top, I was so thankful Mads had introduced me to peel-ply. It was so much easier than previous repairs!
Great Mads! There is left to make your dream come true. Keep strong
That’s was a lot of work. Very nice progress.
thanks for bringing us these videos.....
for the glass of the windows you could consider monolith polycarbonat(goes different thickness and fragile resistant) as for joints - car windshield jointer.
You mention setting glass : Work I have seen had it set in butly tape. Many years ago before the popularity of butyl tape I went to my local glass shop and politely convinced them to sell me what I needed.
Gunmetal grey with an Orange stripe taa daa , i did my boat white topside and black Hull with a white plimsoll line , solid wooden name plates on both sides obviously of the bow and a nice solid wooden stern plate with its name carved into it and oiled.
On purchasing a pallet, see if other people in your area (forums, and word of mouth) need something like that. That's how i got a mill from US back in the day, i asked people what machines they'd need, and we filled a container, costs fell considerably low.
I personally feel that hull joint was done like that because of the forces that work against ea other there. When the boat is twisting (which 100% it does) it will create cracks along the whole joint. This is why 99% of the boats out there are made that way. Typically you do see some sort of seal there though. All be it foam, rubber or silicone it’s always something that allows the hull and top to work together. By fiberglassing that joint I believe your gonna have many cracks in the not so distant future.
I don't care if your videos are exciting, I only tune in to hear you say "Glorious glorious sanding"
Auto windshield replacement places will have the sealer for your glass at a cheaper cost as you only need to buy what is needed off their roll. Hope this helps, Regards J
Mads your reference always to "GLORIOUS sanding & GLORIOUS fiber-glassing" ..........I now understand the reference to the substitute word"GLORIOUS" .........you actually mean "F_ _ king" !!!
I painted my hull Seattle Grey, VERY light Grey, almost White, doesn't show the dirt as easily as pure White.
People who can and do bend pipe well would be electricians and welders. Both bend pipe as part of their daily work load, and you should be able to locate one locally who would work with you on your project.
make sure the old glass is tempered glass if its not might be a good investment , so when your 3000 miles at sea and riding a storm the glass doesn't break in your face. They make u shaped rubber gaskets that should work for your windows .
Weeks of glorious standing ahead? Sign me up! And just a thought..do your painting the way you want but add a red pin stripe to it that ends in a small heart. Only show her where the heart is. We wont see it on camera but it will be a special detail just for the 2 of you.
If you are going to go with the wide wood toe-rail I would omit any cove stripe(s) altogether or else it will be much too busy visually with multiple horizontal contrasting stripes higher up on the hull. The wood will draw the eye enough as it is.
A boot stripe just above the waterline is something to think about instead. White is a hard color to keep clean with mineral deposits and slime growth just over the water where it gets constantly splashed. I went with blue here which has hidden the stains very wel for us we spend almost zero effort and time keeping it clean in fact.
This area close to the water takes the brunt of the paint damages as it is the small floating crap that scrapes/bangs it up over time. A narrow boot stripe is easy to renew at haulout time if it needs it and this is much easier than repainting the whole side of the hull to fix the dings chips and scratches from stuff hit in the water. But it can always be left off for the future too, if you later find you need to hide/repair any damage if you are running short of time before launch. A boot stripe is an easy weekend project.
Definitely only use tough 2-part paints here. If you need to get medieval on stains in the future with harsher chemicals the last thing you want is single-pack paints cutting through or peeling/wrinkling. The ability to use acetone as a cleaner anywhere on the hull is damn handy IMHO.
As always , love seeing the notification to the next video ! The boat looks great
This is really coming along!!!
Because of your channel I will never ever buy any Warrior sailboat (Unless you wish to sell yours), But she does have great lines! Also you're going to have to add more ventilation now you've sealed up that joint ;).
Solid progress Mads
Good video Mads. Making great progress
I can always count on a calming video from you. Thank you
Great video production. Quality job. Thanks again.
Mads. Check out the colors of the old Union Castle ships, see what you think !!
Mads, wow, another interesting video. Sure glad to see that major hull joint moving along! Keep 'er up!!!
I like that you have glass in your dodger. I was thinking about this also for better visibility. I have found that fresh water clears salt build-up, so I may add something to squirt fresh water on the glass.
Ha ha! The outtakes were golden! You really make me excited for the fibreglass work I have to do this year!! Ha ha!
For your dodger, for mounting glass windows in aluminum frames many people make the mistake of using silicone sealant, but this just makes a huge mess. You can use butyl tape however which makes a good seal, remains flexible indefinitely and never gets messy like silicone. Might be worth looking into...
I believe the flakes of 406 are what is causing the pits in the fairing compound. So I’m wondering if an experiment is in order. Take an old food processor and pre-mix the dry 407 before adding it to the epoxy. It just seems that may help break down the 406 because I know it is prone to clumping. Couldn’t hurt to try....
Love your work Mads. Been watching you for years and now attempting to strip the interior of my UFO 31 and rebuild. Without watching you i doubt i would attempt it. Thanks for all your videos
The dog is great!
Since you will hopefully be stuck with CopperCoat for a few years, I think a metallic flake copper stripe would look great. As a bonus, it might make Athena easier to find at night while at anchor.
White is always in good taste.
But not after Labor Day. ;)
Paint your boat any color you like as long as it is white.
The sealant / adhesive you want for the Windows on the dodger is Dow Corning 795. Used for all sorts of window applications. Have used it on my boat and am very satisfied.
The color of Roberta & Ducas boat ( Odd Life Crafting) is great...just saying :):)
Jökull is just glad to be off the boat and hanging out with you Madds.
Thanks as always!
I suggest windshield urethane for vehicles to install your windows...I am not a boat builder but I know the product is more durable for this application.
paint the stripe in sail life red and incorporate the logo in it near the bow!!!
Dow Corning 795 is good for window bonding to aluminum.
Color? Fire Engine Red. Or, a deep blue metalflake. As for the fairing, I'd have thinned it out and sprayed it on. Yeah, it takes 8-10 passes to get it built up, but it will not produce pinholes (at least not the type you are seeing normally) and will be "flat" when it goes on.
Off of work for June does this mean maybe more videos a week?
Perhaps two a week? One on Wednesday the other Sunday
My first boat was Flag Blue with a gold stripe. Beautiful but can get a bit warm. In Northern latitudes, it should be a plus.
Hey Mads, for mixing the fairing compound why don't you use a electric drill? I imagine something with a little wooden paddle type attachment would work well, so long as you have the drill set to a low speed? Would certainly make mixing a lot easier. (and for that matter, epoxy as well)
Mate love it, nothing is boring! So inspirational. I can't wait to live a similar life!!!
Always interesting regardless of glorious or not
Mads.... will you be painting the bulwark? White on inside to maintain what you call a boring visage? You can paint the outside a blue or red to give the boat a bit of color above the waterline? Offer still stands to come help in June if you want it.
She is so pretty. I do not have words for it. It is sad that you covered the port lights. But I know its better that way.
What a great job you have done. Good to soon be finished with the fiber glas. I wish you could pick some nice colour, that make the boat unique. And also easy to see if you should need some help. Wish you a great week. Best wishes from Jan in Norway
I use to work in a residential glass shop and we used a thin rubber like material to seal the glass into the aluminium window frames.
White makes the most sence.
👍👌🇨🇦❤, fairing consistency, somewhere between peanut butter and my home made beef stew gravy, gotcha
Love the outtakes ... We want more, we want more, we want... ;-)
I hope you got Jokull to sign a release form!
Good work on the deck joint and fairing. Check out Sika Flex products for bedding boat windows for your dodger, even if they are expensive. You can usually find an alternative close by that is the same basic composition. I would consider polycarbonate or acrylic over glass for the windows. It is lighter than glass of the same thickness and will flex a lot before breaking.
Awesome as always! As for color, I think the hull should be the red that's in your logo. However, it is best to check with the future wife. Be safe.
If you ever make it to ST. Joe or Benton Harbor, Michigan, You need to check out Wolf's Marine.They sell all kinds of boating stuff.
Starring role for Jokull!
DOW 706 for the dodger window seal. This what they use to hang windows on skyscrapers. It is an industrial strength pure silicone, but leaps and bounds better than any silicone sealant you find at the DIY big-box store. It is designed to have very high elasticity so it can stretch and contract a long way without breaking the bond, and that is critical on a boat that experiences large temp swings. Professional yards and new yacht manufacturers use this to mount non-opening windows without the use of any hardware.
Correction, DOW (also known as DOWSIL) 795.... You can get this on Amazon for about $17 US. The spec sheet for DOW 706 is very similar, they are are in the same general product line. I can't find any differences in the technical data, I think it's the packaging or size. The 795 comes in standard caulk tubes.
I'd personally avoid using a silicone sealant for marine applications, and instead use a soft polyurethane sealant like Sikaflex 291 LOT.
@@flyingdutchman6984 It's not ordinary silicone sealant... HUGE difference. They hang massive tempered glass sheets from skyscrapers with this stuff. Many factory boats have their acrylic windows and tempered glass windows installed with this, no screws or bolts.
@@SteelDoesMyWill 706 is a high temperature silicone.
June is gonna be frikkin awesome!
Thank you.
For the glass windows in the dodger take a trip to your local car windscreen center they will know what type of adhesive or sealant you need and can probably help supply you some.
`Epoxy pusher` hahaha , love this channel , and i have neither a boat or any wish to get one .
Thanx Mads for giving me strength and inspiration! Your clips is the best!
Wait. You glassed that shower port light last fall? WOW, Where did the time go?
I really like You're channel keep up the good work
outstanding refit and craftsmanship !!
Thank you for this great video. You made my Sunday.
For mounting the glass why not use butyl tape? It's what they do in a lot of RVs from what I've seen, and it seems to work well.
I just painted my hull ral 7021, black Grey. High gloss. Absolutely stunning.
That would work on the warrior with a white boot strap
Link to pictures pls
I assume you and your boat never plan to sail to tropical latitudes, because it will become an oven.
Nice addition to background soundtrack.
Have you thought about wrapping the boat .?