Maya’s Dad is definitely a Fan favourite and her Mom too ❤️ Don’t be discouraged. There were things that you left and now you see. It’s construction not destruction from here on. You can do this👍
Maya and Aladino, you have this. You're up to the challenges ahead. First step was the plan. As the saying goes, "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail." And writing it down so you can visualize the progress is a great idea. Don't be discouraged, you've come a long way on this rebuild so far. The end is in sight. Do what is absolutely necessary over the next six months to put magic Carpet II back in the water, and the rest will come over time, at your leisure. Your family, friends and fans have your backs, We are here supporting you on this journey. Stand tall and be proud.
Things easier said than done: Be gentle with yourself, Maya. One step after the other. We, your viewers, are amazed and grateful to be part of your journey.
Well, what is the saying? How do you climb a huge mountain? One step at a time. And yes, some things can be done more quickly, but... sometimes slower is faster, because you get it right the first time. The project list is great. You may need to further break down some of those tasks. It's important to keep getting small victories, and each thing you cross off the list is a victory. I also wonder if you can take a little pressure off yourselves. For example, say it's not ready to splash in six months. Okay. Then what? What's the worst case scenario? I've found it's often helpful to think that through, because no matter what happens, there's a path forward. Who knows what's "good" or "bad?" Worst case, it takes you another 12 or 18 mos? Okay. Can you live with that? You don't need to worry about your audience. We'll be here. We love what you're doing. We love the process. And if the process takes longer than you would like, okay. Fine with us! You're a constant inspiration. :-)
Maya, You are the brave one. A ladino is the professional and to his credit, a perfectionist. Joining the refit as a beginner craftsperson is intimidating at best. We learn from mistakes. The more you engage, the faster you learn some tricks, shortcuts and creative approaches. Time pressure is your enemy. Measure twice cut once. Smile, you are making something beautiful. Remember, at one point you drew your bow across the strings- the teacher smiled and showed you the way. Now you are instrumentalists.
Maya, don't get discouraged when working on a project for the first time. Just because Aladino makes things appear easy, doesn't make it so. Remember, skill is something acquired through hours of trial and error. Imagine handing him your Violin and asking him to play you a simple tune. After all, he's watched you play many times. You'll do m'lady. 😘
You mentioned a very important point early in the video. You bought an $11,000 boat. Or should I say an $11,000 hull in excellent condition. You knew going in that all the rest of the value would come from serious sweat equity. That doesn't make it any easier when, after 9 months of hard work, you are still faced with more demolition. Or when you look at that big list (well done!) and think about how quickly the next 6 months will go. It's great to see both of you looking at yourselves and making difficult adjustments to achieve your goals; it's situations like these where we really grow as individuals and as couples. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us.
as a woodworker that has done dozens times dozens of projects, I'm pretty good at estimating the time for projects. But the hardest part to estimate is usually the end, the finishing details always take more time than one expects. 6 Months is going to be tough, but you have the skills and the determination. Maya, you don't have the skills that Aladino has, but you have lots of others. And now, he needs help on the boat. You can do it. Do it slowly, with guidance. It will be a help. Will it be as clean as his work? No, but it will be a help! for sure! He needs the support now. You to together will get it done.
maya being so self critical of her skills and alodino being such a perfectionist having to sacrifice that this must have been so hard for you. well done holding together
I was involved on building a wooden ship. On land with space to work and assess to tools it was challenging, but when the vessel was finally launched it became much more difficult to accomplish the many tasks required. Space to work is so much more limited, tool storage and access are limited, required supplies and material storage is limited and the weather becomes an issue that is not a factor when inside a covered area. Carefully consider your rush to launch. You are in such a convenient location to accomplish your goal of high quality work which will carry you for the many sea miles and years of save voyaging which you envision. Best wishes to you both.
Maya, Please picture that Desert Island and soft sandy beaches.... Aladino, Picture Maya on the beach while you are working on the Boat in the Beautiful Sunshine..... :-))
Learning new skills is not always easy, but always remember your specialities lie elsewhere and you have exceptional talent. I salute you both as an extraordinary team.
Just remember that non of you could do this on your own. If it weren’t for your filming and storytelling skills you wouldn’t have the two of you wouldn’t have have been in a place where any of this would ever be a possibility. And if Aladino weren’t such a bad ass shipwright You would have had Magic Carpet in the first place and MC II wouldn’t have been a possibility at all.
When you are sailing, someone is sure to say how fortunate you are to have such a lovely yacht! You will be able to say that they too, could have one like it. All it takes is everything that you have and then some.
I have to admit that for me this channel has shifted from a sailing channel (which I liked) to a 'watch Al do cool stuff with tools' channel (which I love). Being a builder and tinkerer myself, I know that for the craftsman an unfinished work exists as white noise in the background of literally every other thing. It fills the space between thoughts like the distant call of a far away siren. Not to further wax poetic let me just say there is a sort of noble romance to the notion of a natural magnetic pull back to unfinished business. Loved the dingy build videos. Can't wait to see how this next chapter unfurls.
The tear down is going to give you a fresh and clean palette from which to make a home when you’ve made port in Fiji. Take heart she’s going to be a doll!!
Take time to look at long lead items like the engine, custom shaped tanks, electronics, stove, fridge and sails so you do not get delayed later. Stay focused, stay positive and support each other beyond the comfort zones. And you can look at this week's demolition work as a required foundation of the project.
Where would we be without DADs! Mine was the one that started us building boats as a teenager. Still so appreciative of the experience yet today. Keep on keeping on!
Two of the nicest people in a boat. Good sailors too, and now proficient boat builders, as well. May I give you a tip about painting? Always stroke your brush or roll **from the still bare part** of the board or whatever **into the painted/varnished part** (that is still wet). That way one doesn't see the 'landing zone' of the brush after the paint is dry. (I noticed your doing this the other way around on Carpet I ;-)
I can't express how much I love you guys ... I'm sure everything isnt as perfect as it seems in the videos, but to see a couple supporting each other working towards their shared dream, really warms the cockles of my heart ... keep being you
While this project is daunting, the MC community has great faith in you. On a positive note, when you are finished you will have a good handle on the status of every part of your boat. While it’s more work now, the best time to do many of these messy structural projects is when you have everything exposed. Down the line you won’t have any nagging worries about what might be cooking just out of sight. When you are in the middle of a major passage, you will feel much greater confidence knowing that everything is ship shape. Keep up the good work!
I am proud of both of you for working hard and sticking together to get the job done. This series is really challenging you both on many levels as well as forcing you to learn each others skill sets so you can get more work done in a shorter amount of time and will draw you closer together as a sailing couple in the long run. From what I counted on your list there are about 80 items, at a rate of 3 items crossed off each week thats 26 weeks or 6 months exactly. ITs going to be close, right down to the wire. I sympathize with both of you on several levels. My grandfather alwasy taught me to "do it right the first time" no matter how long it takes becuase when done improperly it will eventually take way, way, longer to fix the mistakes than if you had just had taken a little more time to do it right initially. When learning a new skill it takes patience and time as eventually through repetition you will become better and better and master the skill. Again, learn it the right way the first time as it will prevent bad habits and costly mistakes, so take your time and follow rule number one, do it right the first time, even if it takes a bit longer than anticipated.
Here is a big 👍👌👏 for Maya's dad (and definitely not only for bringing the dinghy). Best regards, luck and health in particular. To all of you of course.
Aladinos "cutting corners" is more than most peoples perfection! I think that Maya feels that she should be as good as Aladino, not many people set their sights that high- you cant reach master craftsman in such a short time, if ever! I remain in awe ar what you have achieved - and am looking forward to being in awe at what you achieve in the next episodes. Fridays do not come round quickly enough!
So glad to see you back on MC II, thinking clearly and carefully to make the most of your time. I really enjoyed your excursion on Magic Carpet, and that you had the good sense to get back to some sailing and remind yourself what it is all about! Your long term goals are intact, and you took us on a lovely journey to stoke the fire. You are a lovely story-telling couple., and as a life-time musician, I have appreciated your special flair for sharing your journey! While the upcoming interval will be a challenge and emotionally difficult, it will temper the “ inner steel,” and you will step back and admire your efforts with a deeper satisfaction and sense of accomplishment. Thank you for sharing so openly and honestly. Keep up the great work.
I'm stoked we're back to the refit. I can't wait to see the boat at the end of this session. I can understand your melancholy though. It's a staggering amount of work. Be kind to yourselves and each other most of all, you've got this! ;-)
How blessed you are to live out your dreams, working hands on toward sailing the seas, in a boat that perfectly meets your needs, in which you can have absolute confidence that every inch of that boat will be safe and water tight. Talk about “livin’ the dream”! Way to make it happen you guys:) God bless
Mentally the secret is telling your anxieties/fears/despondency is ‘one thing at a time’, one day at a time’. Or ‘one thing at a time paced/doggedly/steadily… or whatever word works for you. The mental vision of six months frenetic work is exhausting. You must close that down and think of one day a a time. Also, look at the worse outcome and realise it isn’t the end of the world.
Hi Maya and Aladino, Do you remember me ? I am the guy that lived on a 47 m Barge in Belgium. Just wanted to say : HOLD ON! What you feel now is normal (I did as well many times) Don't forget, An airplane always gets up against the wind, the stronger the easier it goes! You will forget all this. My advise don't pay any attention to the seemingly negative things just do it without thinking about it. Before you know you'll be on the water again!
You two are impressive with how you accomplish the goals. Taking the time, planning it and doing it right the first time is the most efficient way to get her done. Redoing a task only costs time, effort and money, which is counter productive. Keep up the good work.
Life is long and you are young - most of it is ahead of you. Consider to what degree time is just a concept that we use to organise around. The pressure to reach an imaginary deadline has the potential to make the refit into something you loathe rather than enjoy. It likewise has the potential to make the relationship into something where you do not get the best from each other. Being a sailor myself, I know the difficulty and complexity of working on a boat while also living on it. So the advice you did not ask for is; allow enough time to make the process enjoyable and keep the vessel on the hard till you are as close to finished as possible - and reorganise whatever plans/visas you have around this. Greetings from a person you met at the HR yard in august '22. p.s. I like the new narrative style where each of you sit quietly and reflect on whatever process is going on.
I know you're FEELING glum about the apparent lack of progress. But wow... As a viewer of your project, it looks like you're WAAAAAAY close to splash! Well done. I'm loving this journey. Thank you.
So excited to see the plan, the skill set that combines you two will get you to your six month coal. Just remember your on a journey dragging us all along with you. You are never alone and you two can do this.
A good yacht has it's price. So yours seems not have been a real bargain. But you are able to fix everything with work and lifetime. You are so motivated, tough and consequent. Don't loose this mode, Maya and Aladino! In some months you see the sun again - in a much better boat :-)
You both have got this! The plan and the goal are in plain sight and are achievable. You both have crossed a major milestone with the end of the rip out and starting in to the construction phase. Progress will be right there for you to see every day. Lean in!
Stay focused on the real things….your in a great relationship…seem to have great health so the rest is fluff. The next 6 months will go quickly. Love the honesty
Another tip guys. When you're sheet fibre-glassing, using vacuum bags over the surface gives you a much more consistent flat surface that you're left with, reducing post-glassing sanding enormously. I'll find the yacht refit channel that shows this magnificently. Converting a 50' Antarctic racer into a live-on cruising home.
I guess it is good to have it all written down so you can see progress as it comes. It looks huge to me but you can also see that you have made giant leaps forward when you look at all you have already accomplished. When you are done though you will have a fantastic boat for very much less money. Love you guys, you are so much fun to watch.
Having built the walls and grown the straw to thatch the cottage…I did reach a point why am I still here?…and appreciation of your efforts from your spouse is really important!…good luck to you both and thanks! …33 years later I’ve got roses around the door!
Wow! You guys really dove in with both feet this week and nailed it. I know you will be in full swing (and maybe starting to loose some steam). Know that I can see the creativity in the refit. Ultimately I have to admit my jealousy that you two have this taken this lifestyle and made it work: You guys really are soaking, tumbling and free wheeling on this magic carpet ride.
Dear Maya and Aladino 👍👌👏 I simply have to say it again: You two look so great together and work so well together. Looks like a perfect fit. Additionally you two are totally right: Everything will definitely pay off in the end! Not only that: You will own one of the best refitted sail boats ever and especially one of the best Cape George yachts (if not the best). Having a ton of effort now and doing such impressive good work now, will save you a lot of time in the future (the foundations and the roofs are always the most important things on any build). You will be able to enjoy your journeys even more knowing to have a perfect, sturdy, water tight, reliable and comfortable boat. After it is done so extremely well, not much maintenance will have to be done in the future. 2) Maya, please don't underestimate your input/contribution to all the work that is done. Without your amazing and impressive talent to make such fantastic videos, nothing of this could happen = no Magic Carpet 1, no Magic Carpet 2, no dinghy, no sailing adventures full time without money! Additionally you do a ton of preparation work etc.p.p.. As always: Thanks a lot for making, teaching, explaining, recording, editing, uploading and sharing. Best regards, luck and health to all involved people.
"...Hilariously"... even the unspoken interplay between you two is so darn honestly cute, and I thought i had outaged that perception. Thanks. By the way, I'm truly sorry I couldn't keep my word. Life happened.
As a small boat builder I work much like Aladino (in my head). I know the tearing apart a restoration is not the fun part. Building up the repairs seems to take forever. but the reality is, all that work is the most important, and you do not see the results until paint and varnish. Keep going guys! I am sure it will way beyond great when you can say "we actually did it!"
Maya: Always the tasteful artist. Even a shop to-do-list. Whatever motivates you for the the final big push is perfect for the purpose. It is not easy to transition from living 24/7 in the great outdoors to 24/7 in a cave. Hopefully you can get some outdoor time every day and regular mini-excursions.
Maya, filming you both working is great but in some cases a before and after shot is just as good we most of us understand the processes, in saying that, your filming and verbal skills are above average. I look forward to your post, cheers and beers
Maya!!!! Hey it’s okay to sometimes make a little mess up, your learning something that many don’t know or understand. It’s okay to feel discouraged too just keep pushing yourself and you’ll find your way! You guys are doing a remarkable job!
A tip on fibre glassing, guys, instead of using a shag or foam roller, a metal one with like cylindrical crenellations works much better to force the air bubbles out from under the glass.
You two make my Fridays relaxing. I know its not so relaxing for you sometimes but your dreams of what to come in your future will drive you forwards. Good luck to you both
No one starts out as expert..new skills take time, but they are oh so valuable. Keep chipping away guys, and don’t forget to celebrate the little victories.🙂
I hate to say it but the refit videos are my favorite! Eye on the prize, you got this. Also, I really dig this new documentary interview style camera setup!
Hi from New Zealand. I feel for you as it can be disheartening but you are doing the right thing as when you have come this far you need to keep going to do it right. Once done you will be a lot happier and in the future you will look back on what you have done and be happy with it. Safety is also paramount. Keep up the good work and I wish I lived closer so I could come and lend a hand. Cheers Ian
Go go go don’t slow down, I know all the work in front of you is overwhelming for both of you, so many hours of hard work invested in that boat and so much more still to do. If you try to sell that boat I don’t know if you would be able to get paid for all that value you worked already but the real value is in both of you and the big adventures to come and the fact that was all done by your self with your own hands and precious time. We all love and appreciate what you do and we eagerly await for the day to put magic carpet II to navégate the 7 seas with capitán Aladdin and general Maya. KEEP IT UP 👍🏼 😅
Don’t give yourself a hard time Maya we all have to learn how to do thing and you have started at a high place keep on going will keep you on the right path for sure good luck to you both❤
I've realy no idea how far you are with deciding or ordering a engine . But , with the cockpit out of the way installing one will be a lot quicker and easier . That's how i think about that and , yes i had to replace a engine with the cockpit in place . Aladino , there is always a balance between quality and quantity . That's the way it is on any boatyard , therefore also on your private boatyard . You simply have to build as good as necessary and as quickly as possible . But don't take shortcuts that will bite you later on . Maya , don't be harsh to yourself ! Literally everyone has to learn everything they are doing . Think as Pipi longstocking , i've never don this before , so i think i can do it . Never forget to enjoy this build !
Having a plan gives you an option to deviate from it, just call it tasks to be done in order. Don’t make it a production plan, forget about dates and pushing and deadlines. Stay with original life enjoy the building and being out of the shed and working and finishing outside takes much more time. Enjoy the freedom and the way you are doing it. And we , all the others need those relaxed work video’s to put our minds at ease.
Just amazing Maya, stepping out from your comfort zone and tackling the challenge, for me this is one of the best message of this video...we feel the challenge and difficulty, you guys facing...and Hilariously by Aladino 😁.
I’m one of your biggest fans and it’s awesome to see your dad from time to time. I have a good feeling that the two of you will get things together in plenty of time to splash. Take good care of each other as well as the project and I’ll keep watching ❤️
Maya, when you were pulling the glass off the front of the cabin. You brought back flashbacks when I was going through the exact same type of feelings. At least you have had the advantage of being adult. I started working on my parents boats at 11. However at 13, I started working on other people boats. An before anyone starts saying that people were taking advantage of a kid. This was in the days of 3.25 minimum wage, I started at $5. By 11th and 12th grade I was making 20 to $25 average a hour. I always made sure my customers know that I would start a job I was not confidant in finishing, I NEVER failed them. I had one customer when I was 18, and I turned down a project because I did not have the needed experience to even start it. Went and offered to send me to boat wright school in Washington. We just could not workout the logistics do to my current Collage courses. Anyway back to the feelings of "what have I gotten myself into". You just have to work through each bout of it. It never works out the same way for everyone. Just trust in yourself, and know you WILL have that "ah ha" moment when you discover that flick of the hand, that perspective to view a issue that just makes it work. One of mine was when trying to do something that I could not visually see, because well it is a bilge, you never can see every side. I learned if I can not see it anyway, close my eyes and let my hands see it. Just things you have to experience, to learn it. As others said, YOU GOT THIS... Now just go enjoy the process.
Working from the bottom up, you will feel so much better in the long run! This ship will take you around the world in style, because you know that you have done the right rebuild! Thanks so much for sharing your journey!
Maya don’t be scared to let the tear’s flow you will only get more frustrated and annoyed with yourself you have taken on a very hard task and you will think you are moving backwards instead of forwards, I know you already realise this but sometimes it helps to hear it from someone else, both yourself and Aladino are an inspiration to many people keep up the good work all the best from Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺
I am really looking forward to watching your journey together. It is a lot of work, but like I’ve always said the best way to eat. An elephant is one bite at a time. This major refit is certainly comparable to that. Best of success.
Loved this video! Please, don’t feel bad or tired, you are doing a terrific job and i can clearly see this boat will be amazing. In fact, it is just great to see that you demolish parts that are not well becausyou want this boat to be in pristine condition for blue water sailing. In summary, you are doing great and it is totally worth it
Your doing it right, not always easy to accomplish but you'll get there. Hang in there and accomplish something every day and before you know it you will be sailing her to a more enjoyable place. Take care and great job to you both!
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Maya’s Dad is definitely a Fan favourite and her Mom too ❤️
Don’t be discouraged. There were things that you left and now you see. It’s construction not destruction from here on. You can do this👍
Maya and Aladino, you have this. You're up to the challenges ahead. First step was the plan. As the saying goes, "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail." And writing it down so you can visualize the progress is a great idea. Don't be discouraged, you've come a long way on this rebuild so far. The end is in sight. Do what is absolutely necessary over the next six months to put magic Carpet II back in the water, and the rest will come over time, at your leisure. Your family, friends and fans have your backs, We are here supporting you on this journey. Stand tall and be proud.
Thumbs up for Dad being a help and pert of the journey!
Can we just take some time to appreciate Mya's penmanship?! Beautiful.
Things easier said than done: Be gentle with yourself, Maya. One step after the other. We, your viewers, are amazed and grateful to be part of your journey.
Well, what is the saying? How do you climb a huge mountain? One step at a time. And yes, some things can be done more quickly, but... sometimes slower is faster, because you get it right the first time. The project list is great. You may need to further break down some of those tasks. It's important to keep getting small victories, and each thing you cross off the list is a victory. I also wonder if you can take a little pressure off yourselves. For example, say it's not ready to splash in six months. Okay. Then what? What's the worst case scenario? I've found it's often helpful to think that through, because no matter what happens, there's a path forward. Who knows what's "good" or "bad?" Worst case, it takes you another 12 or 18 mos? Okay. Can you live with that? You don't need to worry about your audience. We'll be here. We love what you're doing. We love the process. And if the process takes longer than you would like, okay. Fine with us! You're a constant inspiration. :-)
Maya,
You are the brave one. A ladino is the professional and to his credit, a perfectionist. Joining the refit as a beginner craftsperson is intimidating at best. We learn from mistakes. The more you engage, the faster you learn some tricks, shortcuts and creative approaches. Time pressure is your enemy. Measure twice cut once. Smile, you are making something beautiful.
Remember, at one point you drew your bow across the strings- the teacher smiled and showed you the way. Now you are instrumentalists.
Maya, don't get discouraged when working on a project for the first time. Just because Aladino makes things appear easy, doesn't make it so. Remember, skill is something acquired through hours of trial and error.
Imagine handing him your Violin and asking him to play you a simple tune. After all, he's watched you play many times.
You'll do m'lady. 😘
You mentioned a very important point early in the video. You bought an $11,000 boat. Or should I say an $11,000 hull in excellent condition. You knew going in that all the rest of the value would come from serious sweat equity. That doesn't make it any easier when, after 9 months of hard work, you are still faced with more demolition. Or when you look at that big list (well done!) and think about how quickly the next 6 months will go. It's great to see both of you looking at yourselves and making difficult adjustments to achieve your goals; it's situations like these where we really grow as individuals and as couples. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us.
as a woodworker that has done dozens times dozens of projects, I'm pretty good at estimating the time for projects. But the hardest part to estimate is usually the end, the finishing details always take more time than one expects. 6 Months is going to be tough, but you have the skills and the determination. Maya, you don't have the skills that Aladino has, but you have lots of others. And now, he needs help on the boat. You can do it. Do it slowly, with guidance. It will be a help. Will it be as clean as his work? No, but it will be a help! for sure! He needs the support now. You to together will get it done.
maya being so self critical of her skills and alodino being such a perfectionist having to sacrifice that this must have been so hard for you. well done holding together
I know the struggle! These are valuable life lessons though, and like most valuable life lessons, they can really hurt to learn.
I was involved on building a wooden ship. On land with space to work and assess to tools it was challenging, but when the vessel was finally launched it became much more difficult to accomplish the many tasks required. Space to work is so much more limited, tool storage and access are limited, required supplies and material storage is limited and the weather becomes an issue that is not a factor when inside a covered area. Carefully consider your rush to launch. You are in such a convenient location to accomplish your goal of high quality work which will carry you for the many sea miles and years of save voyaging which you envision. Best wishes to you both.
47.83 Comfort Ratio and capsize ratio
Of 1.47 and 10.5’ wide. Now that’s a yacht. Comfortable, safe and should be fast. Great boat.
We appreciate your kind hearts, love of sailing and awesome story.
Wow, thank you so much William, both for the kind words and the donation!
Maya, Please picture that Desert Island and soft sandy beaches.... Aladino, Picture Maya on the beach while you are working on the Boat in the Beautiful Sunshine..... :-))
29:45 ... hillariously, that was genious! Remember, one small bite at a time, thats the way to eat an elephant.
Learning new skills is not always easy, but always remember your specialities lie elsewhere and you have exceptional talent. I salute you both as an extraordinary team.
My specialties definitely lie elsewhere! Which makes a project like this all the more difficult
Just remember that non of you could do this on your own. If it weren’t for your filming and storytelling skills you wouldn’t have the two of you wouldn’t have have been in a place where any of this would ever be a possibility. And if Aladino weren’t such a bad ass shipwright You would have had Magic Carpet in the first place and MC II wouldn’t have been a possibility at all.
I can see why Maya`s dad is a fan favourite, he is one very cool dude ! Must be why Maya is so laid back.
When you are sailing, someone is sure to say how fortunate you are to have such a lovely yacht! You will be able to say that they too, could have one like it. All it takes is everything that you have and then some.
I have to admit that for me this channel has shifted from a sailing channel (which I liked) to a 'watch Al do cool stuff with tools' channel (which I love).
Being a builder and tinkerer myself, I know that for the craftsman an unfinished work exists as white noise in the background of literally every other thing. It fills the space between thoughts like the distant call of a far away siren. Not to further wax poetic let me just say there is a sort of noble romance to the notion of a natural magnetic pull back to unfinished business.
Loved the dingy build videos. Can't wait to see how this next chapter unfurls.
Don’t be discouraged you have accomplished a lot already and are moving forward
The tear down is going to give you a fresh and clean palette from which to make a home when you’ve made port in Fiji. Take heart she’s going to be a doll!!
Take time to look at long lead items like the engine, custom shaped tanks, electronics, stove, fridge and sails so you do not get delayed later. Stay focused, stay positive and support each other beyond the comfort zones. And you can look at this week's demolition work as a required foundation of the project.
Where would we be without DADs! Mine was the one that started us building boats as a teenager. Still so appreciative of the experience yet today. Keep on keeping on!
Two of the nicest people in a boat. Good sailors too, and now proficient boat builders, as well.
May I give you a tip about painting? Always stroke your brush or roll **from the still bare part** of the board or whatever **into the painted/varnished part** (that is still wet). That way one doesn't see the 'landing zone' of the brush after the paint is dry.
(I noticed your doing this the other way around on Carpet I ;-)
i dig the new interview, talking to camera style. really helps the narrative and moves things along at a tight pace.
I believe I speak for many in the sailing cummunity when I say never underestimate the immeasurable value of a partner's moral support.
I can't express how much I love you guys ... I'm sure everything isnt as perfect as it seems in the videos, but to see a couple supporting each other working towards their shared dream, really warms the cockles of my heart ... keep being you
While this project is daunting, the MC community has great faith in you. On a positive note, when you are finished you will have a good handle on the status of every part of your boat. While it’s more work now, the best time to do many of these messy structural projects is when you have everything exposed. Down the line you won’t have any nagging worries about what might be cooking just out of sight. When you are in the middle of a major passage, you will feel much greater confidence knowing that everything is ship shape. Keep up the good work!
I am proud of both of you for working hard and sticking together to get the job done. This series is really challenging you both on many levels as well as forcing you to learn each others skill sets so you can get more work done in a shorter amount of time and will draw you closer together as a sailing couple in the long run.
From what I counted on your list there are about 80 items, at a rate of 3 items crossed off each week thats 26 weeks or 6 months exactly. ITs going to be close, right down to the wire.
I sympathize with both of you on several levels. My grandfather alwasy taught me to "do it right the first time" no matter how long it takes becuase when done improperly it will eventually take way, way, longer to fix the mistakes than if you had just had taken a little more time to do it right initially.
When learning a new skill it takes patience and time as eventually through repetition you will become better and better and master the skill. Again, learn it the right way the first time as it will prevent bad habits and costly mistakes, so take your time and follow rule number one, do it right the first time, even if it takes a bit longer than anticipated.
Here is a big 👍👌👏 for Maya's dad (and definitely not only for bringing the dinghy). Best regards, luck and health in particular. To all of you of course.
Aladinos "cutting corners" is more than most peoples perfection! I think that Maya feels that she should be as good as Aladino, not many people set their sights that high- you cant reach master craftsman in such a short time, if ever! I remain in awe ar what you have achieved - and am looking forward to being in awe at what you achieve in the next episodes. Fridays do not come round quickly enough!
So glad to see you back on MC II, thinking clearly and carefully to make the most of your time. I really enjoyed your excursion on Magic Carpet, and that you had the good sense to get back to some sailing and remind yourself what it is all about! Your long term goals are intact, and you took us on a lovely journey to stoke the fire. You are a lovely story-telling couple., and as a life-time musician, I have appreciated your special flair for sharing your journey! While the upcoming interval will be a challenge and emotionally difficult, it will temper the “ inner steel,” and you will step back and admire your efforts with a deeper satisfaction and sense of accomplishment. Thank you for sharing so openly and honestly. Keep up the great work.
I'm stoked we're back to the refit. I can't wait to see the boat at the end of this session.
I can understand your melancholy though. It's a staggering amount of work. Be kind to yourselves and each other most of all, you've got this! ;-)
I could have watched another 30 minutes of you guys working on the boat. Very enjoyable.
Yay for all the dads!
Guys, stay strong 💪, it will be done before you know it. Forza Aladino 👍
You guys can and will finish this project, I have no doubt. And you are not only building a boat, you building a strong relationship
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Maya it was very touching to see you push through the struggle ! The pain will be worth it make you stronger! You got this girl 🎉
I’m not sure if I do! It’ll either break me or make me stronger, and it’s a bit of a toss up which one it’ll be.
How blessed you are to live out your dreams, working hands on toward sailing the seas, in a boat that perfectly meets your needs, in which you can have absolute confidence that every inch of that boat will be safe and water tight. Talk about “livin’ the dream”! Way to make it happen you guys:)
God bless
Mentally the secret is telling your anxieties/fears/despondency is ‘one thing at a time’, one day at a time’. Or ‘one thing at a time paced/doggedly/steadily… or whatever word works for you. The mental vision of six months frenetic work is exhausting. You must close that down and think of one day a a time. Also, look at the worse outcome and realise it isn’t the end of the world.
Hi Maya and Aladino, Do you remember me ? I am the guy that lived on a 47 m Barge in Belgium. Just wanted to say : HOLD ON! What you feel now is normal (I did as well many times) Don't forget, An airplane always gets up against the wind, the stronger the easier it goes! You will forget all this. My advise don't pay any attention to the seemingly negative things just do it without thinking about it. Before you know you'll be on the water again!
You two are impressive with how you accomplish the goals. Taking the time, planning it and doing it right the first time is the most efficient way to get her done. Redoing a task only costs time, effort and money, which is counter productive. Keep up the good work.
Being a retired project manager, congratulations on a shared plan! Way to go, looking forward to the next 6 months. You are both awesome.
Life is long and you are young - most of it is ahead of you. Consider to what degree time is just a concept that we use to organise around. The pressure to reach an imaginary deadline has the potential to make the refit into something you loathe rather than enjoy. It likewise has the potential to make the relationship into something where you do not get the best from each other. Being a sailor myself, I know the difficulty and complexity of working on a boat while also living on it.
So the advice you did not ask for is; allow enough time to make the process enjoyable and keep the vessel on the hard till you are as close to finished as possible - and reorganise whatever plans/visas you have around this.
Greetings from a person you met at the HR yard in august '22.
p.s. I like the new narrative style where each of you sit quietly and reflect on whatever process is going on.
I know you're FEELING glum about the apparent lack of progress. But wow... As a viewer of your project, it looks like you're WAAAAAAY close to splash! Well done. I'm loving this journey. Thank you.
So excited to see the plan, the skill set that combines you two will get you to your six month coal. Just remember your on a journey dragging us all along with you. You are never alone and you two can do this.
Very happy to see you back on Magic Carpet II project.
Greeting from France
Hang in there, Maya and Aladino! Remember that "the longest journey begins with the first step"! You'll get there.
A good yacht has it's price. So yours seems not have been a real bargain. But you are able to fix everything with work and lifetime. You are so motivated, tough and consequent. Don't loose this mode, Maya and Aladino! In some months you see the sun again - in a much better boat :-)
You both have got this! The plan and the goal are in plain sight and are achievable. You both have crossed a major milestone with the end of the rip out and starting in to the construction phase. Progress will be right there for you to see every day. Lean in!
Your dad's a fan favorite of mine:)
I'm loving that now Aladino explain what you are going to do. Makes your actions more clear. And it's clear that Aladino is more confortable to speak
Hi guys, this is one of the most interessting episodes you showed so far, thank you very much
Thank you Andreas!
Stay focused on the real things….your in a great relationship…seem to have great health so the rest is fluff. The next 6 months will go quickly. Love the honesty
Dad’s are always cool, especially yours👍
Another tip guys. When you're sheet fibre-glassing, using vacuum bags over the surface gives you a much more consistent flat surface that you're left with, reducing post-glassing sanding enormously. I'll find the yacht refit channel that shows this magnificently. Converting a 50' Antarctic racer into a live-on cruising home.
Dad is a real GEM❤❤❤
I guess it is good to have it all written down so you can see progress as it comes. It looks huge to me but you can also see that you have made giant leaps forward when you look at all you have already accomplished. When you are done though you will have a fantastic boat for very much less money. Love you guys, you are so much fun to watch.
Having built the walls and grown the straw to thatch the cottage…I did reach a point why am I still here?…and appreciation of your efforts from your spouse is really important!…good luck to you both and thanks! …33 years later I’ve got roses around the door!
Wow! You guys really dove in with both feet this week and nailed it. I know you will be in full swing (and maybe starting to loose some steam). Know that I can see the creativity in the refit. Ultimately I have to admit my jealousy that you two have this taken this lifestyle and made it work: You guys really are soaking, tumbling and free wheeling on this magic carpet ride.
Dear Maya and Aladino
👍👌👏 I simply have to say it again: You two look so great together and work so well together. Looks like a perfect fit. Additionally you two are totally right: Everything will definitely pay off in the end! Not only that: You will own one of the best refitted sail boats ever and especially one of the best Cape George yachts (if not the best). Having a ton of effort now and doing such impressive good work now, will save you a lot of time in the future (the foundations and the roofs are always the most important things on any build). You will be able to enjoy your journeys even more knowing to have a perfect, sturdy, water tight, reliable and comfortable boat. After it is done so extremely well, not much maintenance will have to be done in the future. 2) Maya, please don't underestimate your input/contribution to all the work that is done. Without your amazing and impressive talent to make such fantastic videos, nothing of this could happen = no Magic Carpet 1, no Magic Carpet 2, no dinghy, no sailing adventures full time without money! Additionally you do a ton of preparation work etc.p.p..
As always: Thanks a lot for making, teaching, explaining, recording, editing, uploading and sharing.
Best regards, luck and health to all involved people.
"...Hilariously"... even the unspoken interplay between you two is so darn honestly cute, and I thought i had outaged that perception. Thanks.
By the way, I'm truly sorry I couldn't keep my word. Life happened.
Hi Maya and Aladino, I think both of you are doing a great job. Your Magic Carpet fans are rooting for you all the way. All the best.
Hang in there. We are all cheering for you!
Greatly appreciated and anticipated episode, thanks guys and respect from the United Kingdom 🇬🇧🙏
My gosh even your list is a work of art! Welcome back to Washington!
As a small boat builder I work much like Aladino (in my head). I know the tearing apart a restoration is not the fun part. Building up the repairs seems to take forever. but the reality is, all that work is the most important, and you do not see the results until paint and varnish. Keep going guys! I am sure it will way beyond great when you can say "we actually did it!"
Hang in there you two! You're smart and hard workers and you'll get there. You've got about about 150,000 people with complete faith in you.
Maya: Always the tasteful artist. Even a shop to-do-list. Whatever motivates you for the the final big push is perfect for the purpose. It is not easy to transition from living 24/7 in the great outdoors to 24/7 in a cave. Hopefully you can get some outdoor time every day and regular mini-excursions.
Maya, filming you both working is great but in some cases a before and after shot is just as good we most of us understand the processes, in saying that, your filming and verbal skills are above average. I look forward to your post, cheers and beers
I like the new Aladino journal-like entries of monologue....it's a nice way to mix things up....well done!
Maya!!!! Hey it’s okay to sometimes make a little mess up, your learning something that many don’t know or understand. It’s okay to feel discouraged too just keep pushing yourself and you’ll find your way! You guys are doing a remarkable job!
Welcome back! Looking forward to the rest of the refit 💙
A tip on fibre glassing, guys, instead of using a shag or foam roller, a metal one with like cylindrical crenellations works much better to force the air bubbles out from under the glass.
You two make my Fridays relaxing. I know its not so relaxing for you sometimes but your dreams of what to come in your future will drive you forwards. Good luck to you both
Messing things up is just part of the journey.
Maya is also the gopher, go for this, go for that...
Can't wait to watch the progress.
You are much too hard on yourself, just enjoy the process, it will all come together in the end. you are doing awesome. Keep up the good work.
I love the more documentary-ish style of filming.
No one starts out as expert..new skills take time, but they are oh so valuable.
Keep chipping away guys, and don’t forget to celebrate the little victories.🙂
I hate to say it but the refit videos are my favorite! Eye on the prize, you got this. Also, I really dig this new documentary interview style camera setup!
Hi from New Zealand. I feel for you as it can be disheartening but you are doing the right thing as when you have come this far you need to keep going to do it right. Once done you will be a lot happier and in the future you will look back on what you have done and be happy with it. Safety is also paramount. Keep up the good work and I wish I lived closer so I could come and lend a hand. Cheers Ian
Recognizing your areas for improvement is half the battle. You will be fine Maya.
I hope so haha, I'm not so sure
Go go go don’t slow down, I know all the work in front of you is overwhelming for both of you, so many hours of hard work invested in that boat and so much more still to do. If you try to sell that boat I don’t know if you would be able to get paid for all that value you worked already but the real value is in both of you and the big adventures to come and the fact that was all done by your self with your own hands and precious time. We all love and appreciate what you do and we eagerly await for the day to put magic carpet II to navégate the 7 seas with capitán Aladdin and general Maya. KEEP IT UP 👍🏼 😅
Don’t give yourself a hard time Maya we all have to learn how to do thing and you have started at a high place keep on going will keep you on the right path for sure good luck to you both❤
I've realy no idea how far you are with deciding or ordering a engine . But , with the cockpit out of the way installing one will be a lot quicker and easier . That's how i think about that and , yes i had to replace a engine with the cockpit in place . Aladino , there is always a balance between quality and quantity . That's the way it is on any boatyard , therefore also on your private boatyard . You simply have to build as good as necessary and as quickly as possible . But don't take shortcuts that will bite you later on . Maya , don't be harsh to yourself ! Literally everyone has to learn everything they are doing . Think as Pipi longstocking , i've never don this before , so i think i can do it .
Never forget to enjoy this build !
Having a plan gives you an option to deviate from it, just call it tasks to be done in order. Don’t make it a production plan, forget about dates and pushing and deadlines. Stay with original life enjoy the building and being out of the shed and working and finishing outside takes much more time. Enjoy the freedom and the way you are doing it. And we , all the others need those relaxed work video’s to put our minds at ease.
Just amazing Maya, stepping out from your comfort zone and tackling the challenge, for me this is one of the best message of this video...we feel the challenge and difficulty, you guys facing...and Hilariously by Aladino 😁.
I’m one of your biggest fans and it’s awesome to see your dad from time to time. I have a good feeling that the two of you will get things together in plenty of time to splash. Take good care of each other as well as the project and I’ll keep watching ❤️
Maya, when you were pulling the glass off the front of the cabin. You brought back flashbacks when I was going through the exact same type of feelings. At least you have had the advantage of being adult. I started working on my parents boats at 11. However at 13, I started working on other people boats. An before anyone starts saying that people were taking advantage of a kid. This was in the days of 3.25 minimum wage, I started at $5. By 11th and 12th grade I was making 20 to $25 average a hour. I always made sure my customers know that I would start a job I was not confidant in finishing, I NEVER failed them. I had one customer when I was 18, and I turned down a project because I did not have the needed experience to even start it. Went and offered to send me to boat wright school in Washington. We just could not workout the logistics do to my current Collage courses.
Anyway back to the feelings of "what have I gotten myself into". You just have to work through each bout of it. It never works out the same way for everyone. Just trust in yourself, and know you WILL have that "ah ha" moment when you discover that flick of the hand, that perspective to view a issue that just makes it work. One of mine was when trying to do something that I could not visually see, because well it is a bilge, you never can see every side. I learned if I can not see it anyway, close my eyes and let my hands see it. Just things you have to experience, to learn it.
As others said, YOU GOT THIS... Now just go enjoy the process.
Working from the bottom up, you will feel so much better in the long run! This ship will take you around the world in style, because you know that you have done the right rebuild! Thanks so much for sharing your journey!
Maya don’t be scared to let the tear’s flow you will only get more frustrated and annoyed with yourself you have taken on a very hard task and you will think you are moving backwards instead of forwards, I know you already realise this but sometimes it helps to hear it from someone else, both yourself and Aladino are an inspiration to many people keep up the good work all the best from Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺
Like how you work guys, clean up as you go.. step by step day by day you'll soon be in the water. What a project, brilliant !!
Love, love, love this new format so to speak. Love the authenticity of sharing how you feel. I look forward to sharing the journey. Growing together.
Welcome back. All your segments from your other boat were really good. Enjoyed all of them. Gods speed as you finish this project.
I am really looking forward to watching your journey together. It is a lot of work, but like I’ve always said the best way to eat. An elephant is one bite at a time. This major refit is certainly comparable to that. Best of success.
Your videos are a great motivation to help me carry on with my own (tiny) boat refit! Thank you for sharing and hold fast! Love from Denmark.
Loved this video! Please, don’t feel bad or tired, you are doing a terrific job and i can clearly see this boat will be amazing. In fact, it is just great to see that you demolish parts that are not well becausyou want this boat to be in pristine condition for blue water sailing. In summary, you are doing great and it is totally worth it
Your doing it right, not always easy to accomplish but you'll get there. Hang in there and accomplish something every day and before you know it you will be sailing her to a more enjoyable place. Take care and great job to you both!