You both model a mutually respectful, fun, funny, functional, and engaged partnership. I appreciate this channel because you equally share the air time and management of the video flow, and it’s not just a white male mansplaining his ideas. Thank you.
Your project, you will literally know every inch of your boat. No surprises. That will pay big dividends in the long road. All makes sense to me. Well done.
I don't know how this episode will perform in youtube land - but for me, as a youtube viewer who doesn't have the capacity to join the uma nation, this is the most authentic I think I've seen you guys. And I've loved it. Thank you guys for being authentically you. You could paint a fence and I'd watch it.
Reason 12 is to make content. Your job is making videos, so you need to do stuff that allows that. A boat rebuild fits perfectly. Looking forward to seeing what you experiment with further into the rebuild
What was most enjoyable about this video, is seeing the way that you bounce off each other and let each other talk and laugh together. You seem like you are very well suited together. Keep up the great work with the build...Every day you work on Uma, is a day closer to the water. Cheers
One of the things I love about your channel is in the same way in that I LOVE customising and tweaking things to just how I want them. Then I feel like I own all t, like I put a part of me into it.
Oh yes, all of that superstructure that you tore out of the boat was probably recycled? This project isn’t saving the earth and, sadly, you haven’t been sailing on UMA which is what this channel is supposed to be about.
@@escapetothecountrylife-tq3el Who are you to decide what this channel is supposed to be about? I think it's about what the two creators want it to be about. I don't get these Karens that think they should order Dan and Kika about.
Thanks for the video! Point number ten would be reason enough for me. It's also the biggest reason I've kept being interested in following your project. It's *so* *cool* that in this day and age, there are actually people that want to fix old things that are fixable rather than buy new things. Standing ovation to you guys about that.
Thanks guys. You are partly responsible for my wife and I now having a boat and being sailors. And, we’re also restoring our old boat and are eagerly soaking up ideas from you 😊
Mad props to Italy for giving yall the ability to do this. I've always wanted to travel to Italy and I can imagine that many people will also want to visit after seeing how well yall have been treated there vs other Countries. Love all the points yall make with updating an older vessel. I have a 96 Chevy Blazer that I just fully rebuilt myself so I can relate with how yall made the decisions yall did. This old Blazer now has a big lift, 5.3l LS V8 motor, new interior, sound deadening throughout, tires, wheels and it was all done by myself in a friends barn over about a year. A new truck might be $50-80k to do all the things I wanted in a vehicle and I spent much less than half that. The build process is stressful at times but more importantly it's therapeutic and I really needed it!
You guys are pros. You do a fantastic job. I can remember when Uma’s keel was swinging back and forth as she was being transported to another spot on the hard. She should have been scrapped there and then. Sheer force of will and talent: she is rebuilt better, stronger, and safer.
Business equipment insurance. I had it specifically for my camera gear even when I didn't have a base of operation. Because I traveled a lot back then, no time limits on travel. Because you are boat based, it may be prohibitively expensive due to the high rate the ocean takes out equipment. I jetted or drove everywhere.
You guys make me laugh along with you…no other You Tubers do that…mahalo. In Hawaii, that two finger hand sign is “shaka”…hang loose, Aloha, right on, mahalo🤙🏼
Please don’t forget the drivetrain and suspension on the truck. Kiting out an overland rig adds hundreds, even a thousands of pounds when fully loaded. Bigger Brakes, stiffer suspension, transmission mods, larger alternator and battery………ect, ect. A lot of people jump in and add so much stuff to the vehicle not realizing how dangerous it can be. I’ve been watching you to amazing humans from the beginning. So excited to see Uma finished and the next chapter of your journey.❤
For me, your motivations align exactly with my own. Having lived for many years in Africa there is no solution better than renovation or rebuild. Throw away culture is alien and wasteful. To know every single aspect of Uma at the intense attention to detail that you work to, is going to produce a beautiful and totally functional boat unlike any other. Oh and by the way, your onscreen chemistry and fun is such a delight. 🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆
I can relate I restored a Luders 16 which is 26 hot molded wooden boat built in 1948. Everywhere I sailed people would say pretty boat, so I spent two years restoring it, epoxying it inside and out, building a new deck with a 1/8 overlay and lots of other things. I am currently restoring a 1974 Ericson 37 that I was gifted as a project boat, which is similar to yours in size, shape, and weight. It sails well and is easy to handle. I think you made the right decision, plus you seem to be really enjoying the process.
And you should also thank them for claiming to be environmentally conscious by using an electric motor while at the same time using all kinds of petroleum-based products to rebuild the boat.
Bonus points you say, well 1 It’s yours 2 you will know her inside out 3 you won’t have the learning curve of another boat 4 ok - you will contend with- through holes - mechanics- stealing - tuning the rig - Electronics- nav. Radar. Dep..sounders - ? Your the professionals And when you splash and start to travel around again EVERYBODY is going to want a tour of your home & they will have one hundred and fifty questions for you Plus you will be able to write a book about the whole experience (Bonus) I’m a 76 couch potato now with ongoing arthritis so I’m excited to see your progress, enthusiasm, You’re close relationship and When You will announce your Splash Date All at your own pace, I’m not going anywhere Thanks 🇨🇦 Cdn. Dave
You guys brought up some excellent points. I’m glad you guys are doing you and not worrying about what everyone else tells you they think you should be doing. Bravo
Good timing. There is a thread somewhere on facebook where a bunch of people supported you and a bunch criticized you. How exhausting. Glad to see you doing your thing and posting your videos and not trying to accommodate strangers.
Nice to see people so grounded in reality and practicality. You have definitely chosen the right path, at least in my humble opinion. I admire the way you"ve embraced this project, the way you approach life itself. Analytical, logical and practical while not forgetting to live in the moment too whenever you can.
BOAT=Break Out Another Thousand rings so true.What you guys are doing is building a memory and you will know every inch of UMA.Unlike buying a used or new you never really know every inch.You will never know until something breaks.Not the time to learn a new area of the boat.Love your vid's Have a great day.Be safe Be kind
I absolutely agree with your view that re-using and reparing old things is so much more sustainable than scrapping the old and building/buying new items. Also, I have grown to love and respect Uma. To go from being virtually scrap value when you bought her to sailing accross oceans and above the Arctic Circle is truly admirable. I also like the way you have pioneered new technology, and learned to be reliant on nature's power. In short, I am really pleased that you decided to rebuild Uma again!
Throwing your love into an older boat is such a positive experience! I've been watching the boat listings too since I bought my 1978 sailboat 7 years ago and I'm happy to say that I truly haven't seen another boat I would trade her for. I've been through every system and made hundreds of modifications and repairs. And I've managed to sail over 600 days as well. Mostly solo. And I'm still watching sailing RUclips videos! I enjoyed hearing your 10 things while I was topping off my batteries. I hope to cross wakes with you in the future. :-)
glad i found you guys again, changed my YT around and it lost the subscription but i finally stumbled back across you guys and MAN did i miss out on ALOT of things thats happened. you both are one of the reasons i want to get into sailing and just live on the ocean, i hope i get to that point eventually and keep up the great content and all of the helpful info, i have learned alot watching your videos. i cant wait to see the end product of Uma 2.0
First, you guys are just so FUN!!! Always laughing and just having fun seems to be your thing. Second, I've always known that Uma was a continuous project and experiment platform. That was obvious when you decided to ditch the diesel and switch to an electric motor from a forklift. You barely knew anything about sailing, and you were already experimenting. Any self-respecting boat manufacturer should be watching you and taking notes because you're always pushing Uma to be better. By the end of this refit Uma , a 50 year old boat, will be better than most modern boats. I'm super excited to see how well she sails when you're done!
The best bit about it being ply wood and fibre glass and of the whole build in my opinion is that people can watch what you do and realise that they can do it themselves. It's all really simply when it comes down to it (the basics), the most challenging bit is having the imagination and attitude of 'Lets try it'. People are capable of more than they realise.
I look forward to seeing how you expand your electric charging capacity without just plopping panels onto your deck! Taking up much needed deck space isn't ideal so I look forward to seeing how you tackle this problem!
My husband and I are architects too. We totally relate to the idea that we can't leave well enough alone. We are sitting on our hands to not rip our limited edition/classic boat apart for all the reasons you mention.
More of this lovely unfiltered energy in your videos please 😊. This feels like what it’s like to hang out with the real versions of you, including the silly fun side!
you are bang on - although you've got to have time and patience; but the reward is massive. The result is your dream boat; all others won't be quite right, and you know the boat so well. Production boats (on the whole) are also impossible to access all areas. I have a custom made boat and to spruce up the interior, I have easy access with no cutting of interior mouldings.
It doesn’t seem crazy to me. From the moment I discovered your channel to today, your journey has always felt like a three-character play. I would have been so disappointed if you had started over without Uma.
Really good points you have there. Many of them I can agree with - especially that regulations thing! (Boy - working daily with building regulations… phew!) One thing that I was considering when I dreamed my project was to get “scrap hull” and go from there. But that kind of hull would have been costed several thousands if not even more. And I would still need to refurbish that all anyway. And it still would have been built by someone else with random quality. And it would still have been that design (most probably from 70’s or something). And one issue of course was that I live in periphery - there’s no big old scrappable boats here. I would had to buy it from somewhere else and had it brought here. 💸💸💸 So - as the hull is pretty “small” portion of everything - I decided to start from scratch. Now I will have custom hull with all the features I wanted. 🥰 Cheers and we’ll see in METS!
Another great example of pride in their work can be seen on “Skip Happens”. Simon and Gemma are pouring their souls into rebuilding Sarinda, an 80+ foot long, 80 year old wooden WWII English Warship.
Thanks for the video but I knew you were doing the right thing for you and for most of us that follow you since your beginning. Well dome UMA! Keep going! Felice che l'Italia e l'Europa vi abbiano accolto aiutandovi con il visa ... Bravissimi! Ciao😊
Ive always thought this was the best way to go unless you just wanted something bigger, but you like the space and this process is fascinating for most anyone. I don’t own a boat, nor do I want to, but I have an Airstream that Ive slowly been renovating and yeah, she’s almost a brand new rig much better than a new one because I don’t use cheap crap. New anything isn’t ever better than something built years ago!
Regarding your boat and it's fiberglass, in 1973, after the oil crisis and the cost of chemicals skyrocketed, the formulation of resins changed to reduce cost and he became more hydrophilic and had a greater tendency to absorb water and delaminate. So be glad your boat is old. I found this out because I bought an ex military boat back in the 1970s to use as a dive boat here in Antigua, being a scuba diver I just kept scrubbing the hull, however the insurance company ask when was the last time out of the water for inspection, I said 10 or 15 years ago and the insurance company had a fit said get it out now it has to be scanned for delamination. Well the boat came out of the water and the inspector came along with his little electronic device cleaned off a spot put the device on to check it, when did it again and again and again everywhere, finally he says the boats in perfect condition how old is this thing, I said it was at the military and probably built some time in the 50s, he smiled and said that explains it and told me the story about how the resin formulation had changed to save money because the price of oil went up. Scientia Habet Non Domus, (Knowledge Has No Home) antiguajohn PS. I have enjoyed following your journey so much I decided to email you a Pina colada from here in the beach in Antigua watching the sun going down....... However for some odd reason this has been disabled on this planet. Work perfectly well on Star Trek 😁 Keep laughing it's good for your immune system your health and your happiness. Best wishes
Like we say in Denmark "tussen tak" There is nothing greater one can do for another person than to enlighten them to their misconceptions or mistakes thank you very much @@nick.caffrey
For me, the learning curve and the ability to micro manage. The small choices, that save money, make it look better, improve serviceability, etc. That is the big difference.
I agree with you, I have done all the structural repairs, bought a container 12 years ago and whenever the boat needs major repairs it sits on top of the re-enforced container with the keel through the top. I am still finishing the cabinet work now as I sail. My container holds my car as I sail. I should send you the drawings and photos. It's an old racing boat similar to Uma; where all the original bulkheads have been repaired and rebuilt; new huge keel beams as the original ones kept braking; new interior completely, that can all come out and it needs to for some repairs and future modifications. Crap I should put it all onto a website. Why buy new when these old boats sail so well and fast. Also my bug-bear is new boats that resemble an apartment with a somewhat pointy end, they are not as fast and as comfortable to sail as they could be. BTW I have owned this boat over 19 years. Cheers guys take care out there see you there one day too.
Must show these two videos to my gf. We're currently landlocked with (perfect) jobs in a (perfect) villa while the sail boat I've had for +30 yrs just awaits some new fiber and wood work +++
I love the fact that you have a design background. I shows in what you have done before and are doing now. To your point- great that you now get to actually do the work. I think all architecture/design students should be made to build something they designed. Then finally, 'repair' something they made. e.g. - replace the starter motor. I'm sure it would make for better designs 🙂
I've been very positively impressed by the both of you. What you're doing is I believe brilliant. I've done this sort of thing on a smaller scale with classic cars, but not for profit, I dad a different career. I've always wanted a sailboat, I almost got a free one, about 25 ft. I just had to take over the slip fees, but I didn't have steady work and the marina was 40 miles away at the time. I was single then and a student.
Can totally relate to your personalization of your project as I'm building a yacht of my own design currently. Enjoying your channel more and more, you guys are so genuine. Hope you sail to New Zealand sometime.
Guys, I know that you have a big utube following but sometimes perception of that can cloud reality. I think what you guys are doing is about you both. Really enjoy and get it, don’t buy a c……h Keep going. Both the fact that you are architect’s , go for it. It’s what makes you’re channel so good and exciting and secondly, this is you , the work , the innovation, the difference, love it 👍👍❤️❤️🇮🇪🇮🇪
I for one am glad you are doing and sharing with us, as it is not something I would be able to do at 77. Seeing the care you put into every part of your vessel that you work on makes my heart sing. I started following you when you were doing the electric motor swap from the diesel, and can honestly say I have enjoyed every step along the way. Keep up the good work and soon "UMA" will be back playing in the water.
Sailing is meant to be fun. And this is fun as well as very satisfying in that you end up with the boat you want. This won't be the end but it is a good start.
Heh ! Negariveatrons ,ignore them, don’t think they can understand anyway ! You guys are just great and doing your thing and it is your Satisfaction in the end that counts ! Enjoying your endeavours & your enthusiasm & team work together, your a rare team that can work in such tight an environment together and it is fantastic to see 👀
That makes perfect sense on the price to purchase a new boat verses doing what your doing with your boat and I agree with it. Your doing a fantastic job on everything and I'm glued to every video that you produce because you do such a great job keeping me from wanting to change channels like men pretty much always do. I'm stuck on getting a catamaran because I used to race beach cats and think that they look so awesome and you also get way more deck space to play on. I'd do a boat like yours but since I have enough to get a catamaran, I might as well go that direction. If I were to get a mono hull than I would most likely do a complete refit like what your doing! No joke. I would do just that! I plan on getting a boat just like Sailing Life on Jupiter but the newer bow design. I'd probably upgrade to Ronstan rigging if that's the best. Not sure what is the best since I haven't been sailing in 15 years now. I've never used electronic navigation before but think that B&G might be the best way to go. That boat used is about 320k. I can afford that but it's going to be a real struggle to be able to afford the lifestyle for more than ten years. I have two lots with a partially finished home on one that I plan on selling to afford the lifestyle for the rest of my life but if I get to old to sail than I can sell the boat and afford to build a small home on my other property which I'm sure that I can still do in my 80's because I'm physically fit now and plan on staying fit the rest of my life. It all hinges on selling my home when it's done and the economy moving forward but regardless, I'm going to start the process of getting that boat this summer or at least heavily look into it. I will end up seeing you out on the water some day soon because it's my number one goal in life to sail around the world at least once.
Love the episode! 2 comments: 1) Are you sure there isn't anything other than LMNT in your AG1? You two are hilarious today. and 2) Why not a "bonus" reason (#11) like you did for the previous episode? (Oops, never mind the 2nd comment. I just got the the "bonus" point #11)
Love watching your project, definitely great idea to remodel . Very brave doing this in foreign lands too. Look forward to seeing her maiden voyage. By the time you done you both would get a job a yacht builders yard any day. 👏
As time goes by, things are being built to be tossed away. I think its because companies want you to keep spending money. A few decades ago companies built things to last. I don't know about boats, but I do know that there are a lot of 100 year old sewing machines that operate wonderfully. That is just an example, there is so much that was built decades ago that operate just like they did when they were new. You have spent 10 years on your boat, you know all the problems and changes that need to be made. If you bought a new or new to you boat, you would have to figure out all the issues and fix them. You are saving A LOT of time and money doing your refit.
That was a fun presentation by you two. Great laughs with you two just being yourselves and natura, l like real folks. I do think I will start AG-1 however because it clearly brings on giddiness and fun. Either that, or you can tell us what additional ingredient you put into it. Has been enjoyable watching the progress and decisions. You always say your boat sails well and one reason you decided to do what you're doing. The lines of your hull are beautiful for sure. Now that you are rebuilding it to take the stresses of sailing as it should have been done from the beginning, it will not only sail well but be the home of your own design and build. Very cool! I watch another couple who have done what you are doing and before the splash, they had to have it surveyed to make sure everything was done to meet criteria. Not sure what all the criteria is but will yours have to pass some sort of a marine survey as well to allow it to sail? You mentioned it is possible to do anything you want to the boat essentially. There must be some basic criteria to meet to get it past a survey. The other couple are in Canada, not Europe. Are there different rules depending on where you are doing the rebuild? Your answer might be worthwhile as I am sure I am not the only one watching different RUclipsrs. Just FYI, I watch five that shook out as interesting and fun for me. I am with you all the way. Two of you are rebuilding, two others bought new boats, the remaining are staying with their boat of 7 years or so. Only mention so you know I watch for different experiences. Look forward to you two every single week. Way better than crap TV.
In terms of quality control: I had a school mate that was working for a luxury yacht builder and he had to rip out (almost) perfectly good cupboards because they had a 1cm long scratch in it, that you can only see when you have a torch and look in a specific angle. But that was the kind of boat you don't talk about the price.
Great video. TBH I kind of expected this follow up after last weeks video. Everything has pros and cons, and as you mentioned even the same aspect can be both a challenge and a blessing. #12 has to be a consideration too though. You've maintained your RUclips channel and your brand whilst working on Uma, and by doing so retained the income stream from it and also spread the cost out. Buying a new boat would probably have involved selling Uma months or years ahead of taking delivery of your new boat. During this time you'd be scrambling to find content relevant to your yachting audience to keep them engaged. Some others I've followed who have recently upgraded their vessels seemed to go through this, although SV Delos have managed to retain continuity by having Brian actively working on their new boat (That's an awesome series btw if you're not following it). Shower thought: Why do you live ON a boat but IN a van?
Thanks this was very helpful and good information. I’m looking for a boat- you both was lucky to get your boat. I’ve been with you the hold way… yes, I’ve learned so much have only been sailing one time in the San Francisco Bay
This project of yours is amazing. I would be rethinking and doubting this if I were in your place but I would also want it to be successful. Meanwhile, you have people enjoying the learning experience!
Perhaps you can get a survey done when the refit is complete and improve the insurance cover, (see Sailing Magic Carpet). Although how much would an insurance company would pay out? They are slippery, but it may help with a backstop on some things like equipment. It may take a specialist broker as some insurers are fussy about unusual location. I keep my boat in Ireland but I live in the UK, and some companies won't cover that. You are so blessed to have a great relationship and spend your time doing things together. Making a brilliant boat at the same time, that's lovely.
I have built my approx. 42' sailboat from scratch. Insured at Pantaenius, Marstrand (Sweden). Norwegian boat. What they asked for was a build descrition and a picture of the boat. I have full casco including third party, blue card and so forth. I have preveously contacted them on policy matters, and they have been flexible to my requets. By the way, I am still experimenting on this and that on board, will never be fully finished. During the build, I harmonized with Norwegian Standard for Fishing Vessels below 15 metres. Also looking at Colin Archer's philosopy on safety- will never be outdated.
you gotta sail the puppy and discover what it performs like . the Hull design and balance is super important . I competed with one Metre Class racing Model r/c yachts . the design hull I came up with was only held back by my lack of hands on sailing experience the boat was a 90% excellent all rounder . However in sailing upwind in rolling waves . it would nod it,s mast annoyingly and totally destroy any power . How to go from leading the race to watching the world go by ... frustrating . Normally my Yacht would outpoint virtually every other design . the frequency of the rolling waves were a nightmare . Loving your enthusiasm and workaholic ability . Your videos allow me to feel involved .. Thanks stay living the dream .
So true about the layouts and how everything is done in boats in a way because it was always done that way. But as I was looking around at the Annapolis boat show I couldn't see a single boat that was designed with certain aspects in mind. I was living for a while on a Tartan 37 and every day I was looking where and how I could set up a permanent office type space. But without doing something like what you guys doing and completely redoing the whole interior it was just not possible. Nowadays it's almost a given for everybody that they need a place to be comfortable to be able to sit at a screen and do something. People often will say just do it at the nav desk, but most of those are really not great to have a full keyboard and a mouse or even just a laptop on them for hours at a time. Most of the old ones are slanted to begin with, then they also have fiddles on the edges, which makes using it as a work desk really annoying. This is just one little thing that I often look for boats and think about how I will never see a boat coming out of a boatyard that will be suitable for me and for others who have similar needs.
This parallels several of your points (especially Customization and Quality Control), but one big advantage to doing the work yourselves is that, if it breaks, YOU put it together, you know how it works, so you're more likely to be able to fix it, especially in an emergency or remote situation. My non-techie friends ask me why I build my own computers and such, and it's so I know what to do to fix them if they act up, instead of just cursing at the devices and paying a repair service.
You both model a mutually respectful, fun, funny, functional, and engaged partnership. I appreciate this channel because you equally share the air time and management of the video flow, and it’s not just a white male mansplaining his ideas. Thank you.
Wow, tsk tsk. You forgot the number 1 best thing.....quality time and working with your BEST FRIEND !!!
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AG1 is a fraud see Newsroom New Zealand podcast "Powder Keg". Stop selling lies. AG1 is garbage.
AG1 is a fraud see Newsroom New Zealand podcast "Powder Keg". Stop selling lies. AG1 is garbage.
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Your project, you will literally know every inch of your boat. No surprises. That will pay big dividends in the long road. All makes sense to me. Well done.
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I don't know how this episode will perform in youtube land - but for me, as a youtube viewer who doesn't have the capacity to join the uma nation, this is the most authentic I think I've seen you guys. And I've loved it. Thank you guys for being authentically you. You could paint a fence and I'd watch it.
AG1 is a fraud see Newsroom New Zealand podcast "Powder Keg". Stop selling lies. AG1 is garbage.
Reason 12 is to make content. Your job is making videos, so you need to do stuff that allows that. A boat rebuild fits perfectly. Looking forward to seeing what you experiment with further into the rebuild
that would be exactly right if the name of the channel was “rebuilding UMA” but it’s not.
What was most enjoyable about this video, is seeing the way that you bounce off each other and let each other talk and laugh together. You seem like you are very well suited together. Keep up the great work with the build...Every day you work on Uma, is a day closer to the water. Cheers
One of the things I love about your channel is in the same way in that I LOVE customising and tweaking things to just how I want them. Then I feel like I own all t, like I put a part of me into it.
Love you kids! You're so much FUN & so personable. Thank you for not relegating Uma to a landfill. Much respect for that. Be well. ❤
Love what you’re doing for Uma! We live in a throw away society, what you’re doing makes perfect sense 🙌
Oh yes, all of that superstructure that you tore out of the boat was probably recycled? This project isn’t saving the earth and, sadly, you haven’t been sailing on UMA which is what this channel is supposed to be about.
@@escapetothecountrylife-tq3el Who are you to decide what this channel is supposed to be about? I think it's about what the two creators want it to be about. I don't get these Karens that think they should order Dan and Kika about.
Thanks for the video! Point number ten would be reason enough for me. It's also the biggest reason I've kept being interested in following your project. It's *so* *cool* that in this day and age, there are actually people that want to fix old things that are fixable rather than buy new things. Standing ovation to you guys about that.
Love the wee heart in the woodwork in the background. Emphasizes the “putting your love into your work”
Thanks guys. You are partly responsible for my wife and I now having a boat and being sailors. And, we’re also restoring our old boat and are eagerly soaking up ideas from you 😊
Mad props to Italy for giving yall the ability to do this. I've always wanted to travel to Italy and I can imagine that many people will also want to visit after seeing how well yall have been treated there vs other Countries. Love all the points yall make with updating an older vessel. I have a 96 Chevy Blazer that I just fully rebuilt myself so I can relate with how yall made the decisions yall did. This old Blazer now has a big lift, 5.3l LS V8 motor, new interior, sound deadening throughout, tires, wheels and it was all done by myself in a friends barn over about a year. A new truck might be $50-80k to do all the things I wanted in a vehicle and I spent much less than half that. The build process is stressful at times but more importantly it's therapeutic and I really needed it!
I think what you’re doing is amazing. Uma is a great boat and it’ll be soooo cool seeing her strengthened and improved.
You guys are pros. You do a fantastic job. I can remember when Uma’s keel was swinging back and forth as she was being transported to another spot on the hard. She should have been scrapped there and then. Sheer force of will and talent: she is rebuilt better, stronger, and safer.
I really dig the logic behind your decisions.
And I really appreciate the way you guys work together as a couple. True partnership.
Business equipment insurance. I had it specifically for my camera gear even when I didn't have a base of operation. Because I traveled a lot back then, no time limits on travel. Because you are boat based, it may be prohibitively expensive due to the high rate the ocean takes out equipment. I jetted or drove everywhere.
You guys make me laugh along with you…no other You Tubers do that…mahalo. In Hawaii, that two finger hand sign is “shaka”…hang loose, Aloha, right on, mahalo🤙🏼
Please don’t forget the drivetrain and suspension on the truck. Kiting out an overland rig adds hundreds, even a thousands of pounds when fully loaded. Bigger Brakes, stiffer suspension, transmission mods, larger alternator and battery………ect, ect. A lot of people jump in and add so much stuff to the vehicle not realizing how dangerous it can be. I’ve been watching you to amazing humans from the beginning. So excited to see Uma finished and the next chapter of your journey.❤
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AG1 is a fraud see Newsroom New Zealand podcast "Powder Keg". Stop selling lies. AG1 is garbage.
AG1 is a fraud see Newsroom New Zealand podcast "Powder Keg". Stop selling lies. AG1 is garbage.
Thanks for sharing your experience. You guys are so much fun to watch.
For me, your motivations align exactly with my own. Having lived for many years in Africa there is no solution better than renovation or rebuild. Throw away culture is alien and wasteful. To know every single aspect of Uma at the intense attention to detail that you work to, is going to produce a beautiful and totally functional boat unlike any other. Oh and by the way, your onscreen chemistry and fun is such a delight. 🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆
Not to mention you’re intimate with this boat and you know everything about it.
She’s a good boat, one of Bill Shaws best designs ime . The rest is - sadly- blood sweat and fibreglass quality input! Great job guys👍
I can relate I restored a Luders 16 which is 26 hot molded wooden boat built in 1948. Everywhere I sailed people would say pretty boat, so I spent two years restoring it, epoxying it inside and out, building a new deck with a 1/8 overlay and lots of other things. I am currently restoring a 1974 Ericson 37 that I was gifted as a project boat, which is similar to yours in size, shape, and weight. It sails well and is easy to handle. I think you made the right decision, plus you seem to be really enjoying the process.
You two are such a special couple. Thank you so much for sharing your lives with us as you discover Uma.
And you should also thank them for claiming to be environmentally conscious by using an electric motor while at the same time using all kinds of petroleum-based products to rebuild the boat.
Bonus points you say, well
1 It’s yours
2 you will know her inside out
3 you won’t have the learning curve of another boat
4 ok - you will contend with- through holes
- mechanics- stealing
- tuning the rig
- Electronics- nav. Radar. Dep..sounders
- ? Your the professionals
And when you splash and start to travel around again
EVERYBODY is going to want a tour of your home & they will have one hundred and fifty questions
for you
Plus you will be able to write a book about the whole experience (Bonus)
I’m a 76 couch potato now with ongoing arthritis so I’m excited to see your progress, enthusiasm,
You’re close relationship and When You will announce your Splash Date
All at your own pace, I’m not going anywhere
Thanks 🇨🇦 Cdn. Dave
You guys brought up some excellent points. I’m glad you guys are doing you and not worrying about what everyone else tells you they think you should be doing. Bravo
Good timing. There is a thread somewhere on facebook where a bunch of people supported you and a bunch criticized you. How exhausting. Glad to see you doing your thing and posting your videos and not trying to accommodate strangers.
AG1 is a fraud see Newsroom New Zealand podcast "Powder Keg". Stop selling lies. AG1 is garbage.
Nice to see people so grounded in reality and practicality. You have definitely chosen the right path, at least in my humble opinion. I admire the way you"ve embraced this project, the way you approach life itself. Analytical, logical and practical while not forgetting to live in the moment too whenever you can.
Reason number 12: great internet content for us!
BOAT=Break Out Another Thousand rings so true.What you guys are doing is building a memory and you will know every inch of UMA.Unlike buying a used or new you never really know every inch.You will never know until something breaks.Not the time to learn a new area of the boat.Love your vid's Have a great day.Be safe Be kind
I absolutely agree with your view that re-using and reparing old things is so much more sustainable than scrapping the old and building/buying new items. Also, I have grown to love and respect Uma. To go from being virtually scrap value when you bought her to sailing accross oceans and above the Arctic Circle is truly admirable. I also like the way you have pioneered new technology, and learned to be reliant on nature's power.
In short, I am really pleased that you decided to rebuild Uma again!
AG1 is a fraud see Newsroom New Zealand podcast "Powder Keg". Stop selling lies. AG1 is garbage.
Throwing your love into an older boat is such a positive experience! I've been watching the boat listings too since I bought my 1978 sailboat 7 years ago and I'm happy to say that I truly haven't seen another boat I would trade her for. I've been through every system and made hundreds of modifications and repairs. And I've managed to sail over 600 days as well. Mostly solo. And I'm still watching sailing RUclips videos! I enjoyed hearing your 10 things while I was topping off my batteries. I hope to cross wakes with you in the future. :-)
glad i found you guys again, changed my YT around and it lost the subscription but i finally stumbled back across you guys and MAN did i miss out on ALOT of things thats happened. you both are one of the reasons i want to get into sailing and just live on the ocean, i hope i get to that point eventually and keep up the great content and all of the helpful info, i have learned alot watching your videos. i cant wait to see the end product of Uma 2.0
First, you guys are just so FUN!!! Always laughing and just having fun seems to be your thing.
Second, I've always known that Uma was a continuous project and experiment platform. That was obvious when you decided to ditch the diesel and switch to an electric motor from a forklift. You barely knew anything about sailing, and you were already experimenting.
Any self-respecting boat manufacturer should be watching you and taking notes because you're always pushing Uma to be better. By the end of this refit Uma , a 50 year old boat, will be better than most modern boats.
I'm super excited to see how well she sails when you're done!
The best bit about it being ply wood and fibre glass and of the whole build in my opinion is that people can watch what you do and realise that they can do it themselves. It's all really simply when it comes down to it (the basics), the most challenging bit is having the imagination and attitude of 'Lets try it'. People are capable of more than they realise.
I look forward to seeing how you expand your electric charging capacity without just plopping panels onto your deck! Taking up much needed deck space isn't ideal so I look forward to seeing how you tackle this problem!
We should like mix it up, we should change seats, yeh that’s much better guys…on with the show ❤
I've been watching since you first found Uma 10 years ago and you are still an adorable couple.
Emotional attachment shout be #1. You two have been very cute, lovely, and fun these last videos.
My husband and I are architects too. We totally relate to the idea that we can't leave well enough alone. We are sitting on our hands to not rip our limited edition/classic boat apart for all the reasons you mention.
👍 You will literally know every inch of your boat. No surprises. Is the best takeaway for your refit
She is so adorable that it is heartwarming to see you put your arm around you. What a great channel.
Keep rocking it and living your best life. Always a pleasure to watch !
More of this lovely unfiltered energy in your videos please 😊. This feels like what it’s like to hang out with the real versions of you, including the silly fun side!
That NO# 8 blind reaction made me cry, you guys are awesome
That short comment about insurance was very useful. Thank you!
you are bang on - although you've got to have time and patience; but the reward is massive. The result is your dream boat; all others won't be quite right, and you know the boat so well. Production boats (on the whole) are also impossible to access all areas. I have a custom made boat and to spruce up the interior, I have easy access with no cutting of interior mouldings.
"If something makes sense for you , do it" that's it, I love that!! As long as we don't do bad to other people we must do what we want 😉
It doesn’t seem crazy to me. From the moment I discovered your channel to today, your journey has always felt like a three-character play. I would have been so disappointed if you had started over without Uma.
Really good points you have there. Many of them I can agree with - especially that regulations thing! (Boy - working daily with building regulations… phew!)
One thing that I was considering when I dreamed my project was to get “scrap hull” and go from there. But that kind of hull would have been costed several thousands if not even more. And I would still need to refurbish that all anyway. And it still would have been built by someone else with random quality. And it would still have been that design (most probably from 70’s or something). And one issue of course was that I live in periphery - there’s no big old scrappable boats here. I would had to buy it from somewhere else and had it brought here. 💸💸💸
So - as the hull is pretty “small” portion of everything - I decided to start from scratch. Now I will have custom hull with all the features I wanted. 🥰
Cheers and we’ll see in METS!
Another great example of pride in their work can be seen on “Skip Happens”. Simon and Gemma are pouring their souls into rebuilding Sarinda, an 80+ foot long, 80 year old wooden WWII English Warship.
What the link to their channel? I couldn’t find it.
@@melissateebarnes8826 "Ship Happens" ! 🙂
youtube.com/@shiphappensuk?si=scgQvvEGJwmgMU78@@melissateebarnes8826
@@melissateebarnes8826 My bad. The UTube channel is Ship Happens
@@melissateebarnes8826 It’s Ship Happens, not skip🙂
youtube.com/@shiphappensuk?si=0DkU7B4teGItSxqk
Thanks for the video but I knew you were doing the right thing for you and for most of us that follow you since your beginning. Well dome UMA! Keep going! Felice che l'Italia e l'Europa vi abbiano accolto aiutandovi con il visa ... Bravissimi! Ciao😊
Ive always thought this was the best way to go unless you just wanted something bigger, but you like the space and this process is fascinating for most anyone. I don’t own a boat, nor do I want to, but I have an Airstream that Ive slowly been renovating and yeah, she’s almost a brand new rig much better than a new one because I don’t use cheap crap. New anything isn’t ever better than something built years ago!
Regarding your boat and it's fiberglass, in 1973, after the oil crisis and the cost of chemicals skyrocketed, the formulation of resins changed to reduce cost and he became more hydrophilic and had a greater tendency to absorb water and delaminate.
So be glad your boat is old.
I found this out because I bought an ex military boat back in the 1970s to use as a dive boat here in Antigua, being a scuba diver I just kept scrubbing the hull, however the insurance company ask when was the last time out of the water for inspection, I said 10 or 15 years ago and the insurance company had a fit said get it out now it has to be scanned for delamination.
Well the boat came out of the water and the inspector came along with his little electronic device cleaned off a spot put the device on to check it, when did it again and again and again everywhere, finally he says the boats in perfect condition how old is this thing, I said it was at the military and probably built some time in the 50s, he smiled and said that explains it and told me the story about how the resin formulation had changed to save money because the price of oil went up.
Scientia Habet Non Domus,
(Knowledge Has No Home)
antiguajohn
PS. I have enjoyed following your journey so much I decided to email you a Pina colada from here in the beach in Antigua watching the sun going down.......
However for some odd reason this has been disabled on this planet.
Work perfectly well on Star Trek 😁
Keep laughing it's good for your immune system your health and your happiness.
Best wishes
NO, NO, NO, "Scientia non domus habet" or, possibly, "Scientia domus non habet".
However, in all else you are on the ball.
@nick.caffrey AG1 is a fraud see Newsroom New Zealand podcast "Powder Keg". Stop selling lies. AG1 is garbage.
Like we say in Denmark "tussen tak"
There is nothing greater one can do for another person than to enlighten them to their misconceptions or mistakes thank you very much
@@nick.caffrey
For me, the learning curve and the ability to micro manage. The small choices, that save money, make it look better, improve serviceability, etc. That is the big difference.
Don’t give up keep doing what you’re doing and don’t take too many vacations
I agree with you, I have done all the structural repairs, bought a container 12 years ago and whenever the boat needs major repairs it sits on top of the re-enforced container with the keel through the top. I am still finishing the cabinet work now as I sail. My container holds my car as I sail. I should send you the drawings and photos. It's an old racing boat similar to Uma; where all the original bulkheads have been repaired and rebuilt; new huge keel beams as the original ones kept braking; new interior completely, that can all come out and it needs to for some repairs and future modifications. Crap I should put it all onto a website. Why buy new when these old boats sail so well and fast. Also my bug-bear is new boats that resemble an apartment with a somewhat pointy end, they are not as fast and as comfortable to sail as they could be. BTW I have owned this boat over 19 years. Cheers guys take care out there see you there one day too.
Must show these two videos to my gf. We're currently landlocked with (perfect) jobs in a (perfect) villa while the sail boat I've had for +30 yrs just awaits some new fiber and wood work +++
Love you Both. Keep doing what you are doing and continuing to Be TRUE to Yourselves.
What else was in the bottles, besides AG1?
Just wondering. 🤔
Very nice and a lot of informations.
Love the dynamic of you two.
Very adorable.
I love the fact that you have a design background. I shows in what you have done before and are doing now. To your point- great that you now get to actually do the work. I think all architecture/design students should be made to build something they designed. Then finally, 'repair' something they made. e.g. - replace the starter motor. I'm sure it would make for better designs 🙂
You are getting an absolute custom yacht exactly how you want it 😀
Good points and valuable insights. Can’t wait now until she is all done up the way you guys like her to be.
I've been very positively impressed by the both of you. What you're doing is I believe brilliant. I've done this sort of thing on a smaller scale with classic cars, but not for profit, I dad a different career. I've always wanted a sailboat, I almost got a free one, about 25 ft. I just had to take over the slip fees, but I didn't have steady work and the marina was 40 miles away at the time. I was single then and a student.
Can totally relate to your personalization of your project as I'm building a yacht of my own design currently.
Enjoying your channel more and more, you guys are so genuine. Hope you sail to New Zealand sometime.
Guys, I know that you have a big utube following but sometimes perception of that can cloud reality.
I think what you guys are doing is about you both. Really enjoy and get it, don’t buy a c……h
Keep going.
Both the fact that you are architect’s , go for it. It’s what makes you’re channel so good and exciting and secondly, this is you , the work , the innovation, the difference, love it 👍👍❤️❤️🇮🇪🇮🇪
I for one am glad you are doing and sharing with us, as it is not something I would be able to do at 77. Seeing the care you put into every part of your vessel that you work on makes my heart sing. I started following you when you were doing the electric motor swap from the diesel, and can honestly say I have enjoyed every step along the way. Keep up the good work and soon "UMA" will be back playing in the water.
Reasons:
1. Location
2. Saving Money
3. Learning experience
4. Experimental Platform
5. Customization
6. Quality Control
7. Living in our truck
8. Craftsmanship
9. Visas
10. Less wasteful
AG1 is a fraud see Newsroom New Zealand podcast "Powder Keg". Stop selling lies. AG1 is garbage.
I’d say that the skills you have learned, and you have an intricate understanding of the ship that no one else will have!
Sailing is meant to be fun. And this is fun as well as very satisfying in that you end up with the boat you want. This won't be the end but it is a good start.
Heh ! Negariveatrons ,ignore them, don’t think they can understand anyway !
You guys are just great and doing your thing and it is your Satisfaction in the end that counts !
Enjoying your endeavours & your enthusiasm & team work together, your a rare team that can work in such tight an environment together and it is fantastic to see 👀
That makes perfect sense on the price to purchase a new boat verses doing what your doing with your boat and I agree with it. Your doing a fantastic job on everything and I'm glued to every video that you produce because you do such a great job keeping me from wanting to change channels like men pretty much always do. I'm stuck on getting a catamaran because I used to race beach cats and think that they look so awesome and you also get way more deck space to play on. I'd do a boat like yours but since I have enough to get a catamaran, I might as well go that direction. If I were to get a mono hull than I would most likely do a complete refit like what your doing! No joke. I would do just that! I plan on getting a boat just like Sailing Life on Jupiter but the newer bow design. I'd probably upgrade to Ronstan rigging if that's the best. Not sure what is the best since I haven't been sailing in 15 years now. I've never used electronic navigation before but think that B&G might be the best way to go. That boat used is about 320k. I can afford that but it's going to be a real struggle to be able to afford the lifestyle for more than ten years. I have two lots with a partially finished home on one that I plan on selling to afford the lifestyle for the rest of my life but if I get to old to sail than I can sell the boat and afford to build a small home on my other property which I'm sure that I can still do in my 80's because I'm physically fit now and plan on staying fit the rest of my life. It all hinges on selling my home when it's done and the economy moving forward but regardless, I'm going to start the process of getting that boat this summer or at least heavily look into it. I will end up seeing you out on the water some day soon because it's my number one goal in life to sail around the world at least once.
I didn't know you worked on houses before. That would set in some skills to use on Uma! That would also be an interesting mention on a future video.
Super couple. Thank you so much for your lives and as you discover Uma. Thank you. Well done.
We don't know what you're on, but please share. A great video! We'll done.
Good thing following your own way without stomping on others. Keep up the good work.
Such a good way to start weekend
Love the episode! 2 comments: 1) Are you sure there isn't anything other than LMNT in your AG1? You two are hilarious today. and 2) Why not a "bonus" reason (#11) like you did for the previous episode? (Oops, never mind the 2nd comment. I just got the the "bonus" point #11)
Love watching your project, definitely great idea to remodel . Very brave doing this in foreign lands too. Look forward to seeing her maiden voyage. By the time you done you both would get a job a yacht builders yard any day. 👏
As time goes by, things are being built to be tossed away. I think its because companies want you to keep spending money. A few decades ago companies built things to last. I don't know about boats, but I do know that there are a lot of 100 year old sewing machines that operate wonderfully. That is just an example, there is so much that was built decades ago that operate just like they did when they were new.
You have spent 10 years on your boat, you know all the problems and changes that need to be made. If you bought a new or new to you boat, you would have to figure out all the issues and fix them. You are saving A LOT of time and money doing your refit.
That was a fun presentation by you two. Great laughs with you two just being yourselves and natura, l like real folks. I do think I will start AG-1 however because it clearly brings on giddiness and fun. Either that, or you can tell us what additional ingredient you put into it. Has been enjoyable watching the progress and decisions. You always say your boat sails well and one reason you decided to do what you're doing. The lines of your hull are beautiful for sure. Now that you are rebuilding it to take the stresses of sailing as it should have been done from the beginning, it will not only sail well but be the home of your own design and build. Very cool! I watch another couple who have done what you are doing and before the splash, they had to have it surveyed to make sure everything was done to meet criteria. Not sure what all the criteria is but will yours have to pass some sort of a marine survey as well to allow it to sail? You mentioned it is possible to do anything you want to the boat essentially. There must be some basic criteria to meet to get it past a survey. The other couple are in Canada, not Europe. Are there different rules depending on where you are doing the rebuild? Your answer might be worthwhile as I am sure I am not the only one watching different RUclipsrs. Just FYI, I watch five that shook out as interesting and fun for me. I am with you all the way. Two of you are rebuilding, two others bought new boats, the remaining are staying with their boat of 7 years or so. Only mention so you know I watch for different experiences. Look forward to you two every single week. Way better than crap TV.
In terms of quality control: I had a school mate that was working for a luxury yacht builder and he had to rip out (almost) perfectly good cupboards because they had a 1cm long scratch in it, that you can only see when you have a torch and look in a specific angle.
But that was the kind of boat you don't talk about the price.
Excellent well thought out.. not only the video but the whole project and perspective on life direction and what makes one content with that...
Great video. TBH I kind of expected this follow up after last weeks video. Everything has pros and cons, and as you mentioned even the same aspect can be both a challenge and a blessing.
#12 has to be a consideration too though. You've maintained your RUclips channel and your brand whilst working on Uma, and by doing so retained the income stream from it and also spread the cost out. Buying a new boat would probably have involved selling Uma months or years ahead of taking delivery of your new boat. During this time you'd be scrambling to find content relevant to your yachting audience to keep them engaged. Some others I've followed who have recently upgraded their vessels seemed to go through this, although SV Delos have managed to retain continuity by having Brian actively working on their new boat (That's an awesome series btw if you're not following it).
Shower thought: Why do you live ON a boat but IN a van?
Thanks this was very helpful and good information. I’m looking for a boat- you both was lucky to get your boat. I’ve been with you the hold way… yes, I’ve learned so much have only been sailing one time in the San Francisco Bay
Major benefit is knowing your boat and all its systems thoroughly. You will never be stopped, waiting for someone to fix your boat.
This project of yours is amazing. I would be rethinking and doubting this if I were in your place but I would also want it to be successful. Meanwhile, you have people enjoying the learning experience!
You take care of your body, just like your boat, it comes with the best health reasons to do it for yourself! Don't be so hard on yourselves!
Perhaps you can get a survey done when the refit is complete and improve the insurance cover, (see Sailing Magic Carpet). Although how much would an insurance company would pay out? They are slippery, but it may help with a backstop on some things like equipment. It may take a specialist broker as some insurers are fussy about unusual location. I keep my boat in Ireland but I live in the UK, and some companies won't cover that.
You are so blessed to have a great relationship and spend your time doing things together. Making a brilliant boat at the same time, that's lovely.
sounding like Mike Patey designing , Back to work. Mike is a real workaholic and clearly knows what he wants and knows how to go for it .
Love Mike's work! He's a legend!!
AG1 rocks. Order the metal scoop with your next order., it’s great.
“‘such a curse”…or - a lifestyle! Seriously, you guys both started this way! And it’s why we love your journey! Thanks!
I have built my approx. 42' sailboat from scratch. Insured at Pantaenius, Marstrand (Sweden). Norwegian boat. What they asked for was a build descrition and a picture of the boat. I have full casco including third party, blue card and so forth. I have preveously contacted them on policy matters, and they have been flexible to my requets. By the way, I am still experimenting on this and that on board, will never be fully finished. During the build, I harmonized with Norwegian Standard for Fishing Vessels below 15 metres. Also looking at Colin Archer's philosopy on safety- will never be outdated.
You two always amaze me. So impressed with everything you do. Thank you!!!
I related so much to your last video. This one lifted me up. Thanks, I needed that!
you gotta sail the puppy and discover what it performs like . the Hull design and balance is super important . I competed with one Metre Class racing Model r/c yachts . the design hull I came up with was only held back by my lack of hands on sailing experience the boat was a 90% excellent all rounder . However in sailing upwind in rolling waves . it would nod it,s mast annoyingly and totally destroy any power . How to go from leading the race to watching the world go by ... frustrating . Normally my Yacht would outpoint virtually every other design . the frequency of the rolling waves were a nightmare . Loving your enthusiasm and workaholic ability . Your videos allow me to feel involved .. Thanks stay living the dream .
So true about the layouts and how everything is done in boats in a way because it was always done that way. But as I was looking around at the Annapolis boat show I couldn't see a single boat that was designed with certain aspects in mind. I was living for a while on a Tartan 37 and every day I was looking where and how I could set up a permanent office type space. But without doing something like what you guys doing and completely redoing the whole interior it was just not possible. Nowadays it's almost a given for everybody that they need a place to be comfortable to be able to sit at a screen and do something. People often will say just do it at the nav desk, but most of those are really not great to have a full keyboard and a mouse or even just a laptop on them for hours at a time. Most of the old ones are slanted to begin with, then they also have fiddles on the edges, which makes using it as a work desk really annoying. This is just one little thing that I often look for boats and think about how I will never see a boat coming out of a boatyard that will be suitable for me and for others who have similar needs.
Awesome and fun video ! Thank you for the behind the scenes informations and your complicity 😊
This parallels several of your points (especially Customization and Quality Control), but one big advantage to doing the work yourselves is that, if it breaks, YOU put it together, you know how it works, so you're more likely to be able to fix it, especially in an emergency or remote situation. My non-techie friends ask me why I build my own computers and such, and it's so I know what to do to fix them if they act up, instead of just cursing at the devices and paying a repair service.