I highly recommend you work with the salvage yard to try to squeeze in a 20 foot storage container with temporary power. You can then install a split unit A/C in the container. Build it out with appropriate shelving & storage containers. Inventory & store everything you took off the boat. The container will also be good to securely store expensive, temperature sensitive chemicals & supplies as welll as all of your spiffy tools. The investment in air-conditioned storage/workspace along with a good inventory system will save you tons of money and time in the future.
100% agree but go for a 40' high bay if you possibly can. The extra height is a game changer for so many reasons and for that project 20' isn't enough. Believe me.
I would suggest putting a tarp over the boat to shade the boat as much as possible. I live in the tropics and that's the only way to survive working outside. It's a cheap and easy thing but very efficient
A storage unit is considered a "building" under fire codes, because it has walls and a door. That can require extinguishers, different storage and power wiring, extinguishers--and cause a totsl change in the yard's insurance as well. If you just have a canopy, just something between you and the sky, then you don't have those problems. So depending on local things, just getting a storage cube ($3-6,000?) might not be so simple. FWIW.
Ignore the trolls. We all love oh glorious sanding whether its wood, fibreglass or paint. Great to see the wallboard and post-its out for planning. Getting started you just need to find a piece of the string and start following where it leads but you know that already.
From experience, keeping & maintaining a non-crushed boat is already more than enough work. This project is wasting so much life time. I've unsubscribed.
@@casybond😂wow his life is attached deeply to yours??? I’ll bet he doesn’t even realize your life comes to a halt every time he “waste life time”. What WILL you do with all the free time you’ll have??
There are as many paths through life as there are people. The ability to take on a large project and enjoy the restoration of something broken into something whole surely gives us hope for our own lives, even if it has to be done in the land of Betty Swallocks. Is it wise to dispute the decisions of someone else who has different gifts and hopes than your own? Let us support this effort even if it is not one we would choose for our own lives…
Long time follower here, from the Obelix days. I can't express how happy I am for you guys, and for myself too - because now the channel will go back to being more about boatwork and "somewhat extensive" refits, and less tourism content which never interested me much. Looking forward to all the man-glitter and oh-glorious-sanding, and hoping to hear some Danish cursing as well!
Those who question your light sanding of the primer don't understand paint regardless of its ingredients. You are correct, your top coat will be a reflection of whatever it's being applied to so make that primer pretty if you want a show finish.
To shed some light on your roller question. The small hole you may notice sometimes doesn’t roll smoothly and will stick and slide along your surface rather than roll. To fix that they created a miniature wall style roller it does much better and does not get stuck.
Out of all the thousands of hours I've spent using them I can't say I've ever seen or heard of that happening unless you don't clean the handles between uses
So excited for this Mads! Been watching since Oblix and loved everything you did with Athena. This is your 2nd best acquisition after Ava. ;) Looking forward to many years of content! Between you and RAN this is going to be a fantastic few years. Thanks!
@@AvaSailLifeso glad you are back to keep Mads out of trouble and get some work out of him. I really enjoy watching your and Mads life. Take care and tell Mads to check into Mr cool ( Mr Kool not sure how they spell it) mini splits. They are made for the DIY installers. Could make a temporary house for it in the cat to keep Mads cooler, might get more work out of him that way 😂🙏
I've been watching your channel since the beginning with Athena. Unfortunately, over time my attention fell away once you were underway with your travels. But now, I'm back and once again looking forward to a new and exciting DIY adventure each week. You are an inspiration ...
It's funny to hear there are others with same exact thoughts of this channel. I was away for over a year (because the sailing is not why I'm following this channel) and now I came back because of the new boat and the ensuing sanding.
Carefree is the luckiest boat in the world to become adopted by Mads. I had watched Bryan's channel since it began, alongside Teal, Colin, Rosco, Raff & Sasha, and OGS and I know I will be waiting excitedly for all updates on this new Sail Life adventure. Congratulations.
Advance Congratulations! Your retrofit of Athena got me through the pandemic. Now, I can enjoy years of O glorious everything. Always watching from Siargao Island, Philippines.
Watched Brian get this hunk so it could float then watched him gear it up and move it to that yard. Watched him go from happy to be working on the boat to working But none too happy. I'm amazed he got as far as he did with it and I'm happy that you got to take over this hunk of excellence.. I'll be watching. And I'll keep watching Brian on his next adventure..
I think Brian's work on the hulls is not that bad that it needs to be redone. Repairs on the hull's side would not get that massive amounts of UV, based on video above. And tanks can be inspected with camera, no need to cut the bulkheads.
Brian must also be glad to pass the boat to capable hands. I’m from Florida and make sails and canvas and completely understand when you have had enough of the heat you have to move on. When you get the boat mobile I would suggest somewhere a little cooler maybe the Chesapeake. I have worked here 30 years and it’s gotten hotter or I have gotten older or maybe both. Love watching your digital skills. I am mostly analog so I have learned from your digital skills.😊
Mads and Ava I stumbled onto your videos with Oblix some years back and thoroughly loved each and every episode. While watching you two enjoy the fruits of your hard work by cruising, I'm so excited to see how you resurrect this catamaran. I think you are one of the hardest-working guys around. I am sure many people out there rebuilding boats look to your channel and videos to learn the correct way of completing a project. Your meticulous attention to detail sets you apart from the rest. Good luck with the rebuild. I know I'll have a couple of years of mighty fine entertainment of the highest caliber available. Cheers
I watched all of Brian's channel and was sorry to see his ambition scuppered by life events. But oh joy, you've taken the baton and will run with it and I'll get to see another pile of GRP saved from land fill. The fact that this is certainly the start of an epic bout of oh glorious sanding is the icing on the cake. Hoorah!
Great work even I, in Australia, am excited for you, that's how endearing you've become, Im jealous, Id love to be down among the dust. you're either freezing in snow and ice doing boat repairs or sweating in humidity and heat doing boat repairs, it appears there's no happy boat repairs in a temperate climate. That project is really very good, it's the perfect project. That's going to be a terrific boat. Except now you've become catamaran people you'll have to learn to not talk to anyone or show friendship in any way or else you'll be kicked out of the catamaran society and exposed as normal people. We loved our catamaran, I was sad to sell but age does weary and the years do condemn. You're both very decent people. Great work.
Im also a long time viewer and am so thrilled to see you two aquire this project. Having had a stroke 11 months ago, my world has been turned inside out but i am working hard to regain function. Not sure if ill survive long enough to see the completion of this project, but its a goal of mine. Cant think of two more deserving people than you to have such a wonderful oppurtunity. Sure will be spiffy when shes done.
Oh glorious sanding! I've wantched every episode and now definitely watching probably the next 4-5 years worth 😊 Good luck guys and can't wait to see the finished results.
As another person who didn’t do well in FL’s hot humid summer heat, it does get quite lovely there during the winter months. I’d say it’s more 5-6 months of gross hot sticky sweaty weather, with a delightful winter that feels like an enjoyable Oregon coast summer.
Glad you got the paperwork and the finalization of the purchase. Hope you got your ad revenue issue taken care of too. Split AC heater would work for you during the refit. Wish I could be there to help! On an added note, here is hoping Bryan still has his nifty CNC he built still available. That was very helpful for him with the work he did.
There are primers that doesn't need to be sanded IF within a certain amount of time the top coat is applied, as specified in the datasheets of the primer.
I watched your channel for years and thought I'd seen the last of you two after you set sail for the US. And now your'e back with a new project! Wonderful for me and us armchair boat restorers. Thank you so much for sharing your adventure.
Congratulations on the fantastic catamaran. What a project! We are particularly pleased about this, as Ava's first visit on a catamaran was on our Suria in Brest/France. It was really great to meet you there. Best wishes from Greece and happy sanding, Ricci & Dirk, SY SURIA ⛵️😃
Congratulations on your purchase. I very much enjoyed Bryan's journey obtaining and repairing the boat. I think his videos and background will be helpful. I can't wait to see how you proceed.
I am really glad to hear that Sail Life as a channel has finally transitioned to its roots. No more of that boring sailing. Now the channel can concentrate on the fun part of boat ownership - working on the boat. I am looking forward to watching your progress.
@@chrismac-jc6zeHaha I didn't dare say it 😮 I love watching others work in the rocking chair on my terrace with a glass of cocktail in hand... good time 😁
does it make me a weirdo that i might be jealous of your future work on this ginormous project? congrats my dude. the paint roller is for money, you'll only be able to use their own products. your locked in
Take a look at what MJ Sailing did (youtube channel). They got a tent garage rented up north and then spent over 2 yrs in the tent, building the same size Cat. Now they are out of the tent and you may be able to rent that exact tent. So in the summer, the tent shaded the hull so it was easier to work inside of it, especially with a portable A/C unit. In the winter, the tend kept the winter out and again, they could use a portable heating unit. So you might want to have the cat trucked up there and not do the engine compart first. If in Florida, try tenting the cat over head at least and then use a portable a/c unit inside. The tent will keep the sun from baking the cabin- top. You could do that for about 3 to 5 months, while the rest of the year will not be that bad to work in. Also note that us Floridians get use to the heat when you are in it for a while.
@@peterramsden2 The heat can be mitigated. Besides, the longer you work in it, the more you get use to it. Just like people do in the winter up north. I can't stand working in weather below 60F but willing to work in heat over 90F like I've been for several months each year.
I could just see your shared frustration around the new boat. Congratulations on the new project and I look forward to watching while you work. Lastly, you didn’t get your subscriber base by doing a bad job, they watch to see someone passionately do the best job they can. Keep it up!!
As a Canadian, who loves the winter, I can attest to the fact that FL does in fact become comfortable (and I have been there when it snowed). My family lives in FL and I know what you are going through - I hate visiting in the summer, it is unbearable. Air conditioning is essential during the summer.
I think they might need to rig up a set up like Sailing Uma have in their Italian boatyard rebuild .. part of their problem was what the temperature and humidity was doing to their GRP and epoxy work.. working and setting times.
OMG! A spiffy Sunday and what a great project it is going to be. Many congratulations on this purchase - that's me hooked again for another few years even my wife unit enjoyed this video so you are both honoured 😊
Congratulations on the new project! I’m excited for you & Ava on this next step in your life. I enjoyed seeing the flashbacks on the boat’s damage, and Brian’s work on repairs. Any chance you could show some pictures of the boat when it was in its prime? Love your channel😊
I knew I recognised that boat the second I seen it , I watched Bryans episodes and then they just stopped . glad to see the project had been taken over and we will get to see her sail again !
Some folks are 6-foot paint job type of people, so sanding the primer is not seen as necessary; the surface is still protected and looks fine from 6 feet away. You on the other hand are a 1-foot über-spiffy paint job type of guy and why we admire your work so much. If you weren’t nautically inclined, you would fit right in with the classic car set!
Questions about the upcoming refit I would like to see answered: 1. Are you considering retrofitting the engines you have to the newer hybrid configuration? 2. Since you need a new mast thingy anyways, are you considering going with the new Selden Tall Rig setup? follow up, did any of the original sails survive in a useable state? 3. Can I have a wombat? (ok, fine. it was worth a shot!) 4. are you planning on any significant changes to the exterior of the boat aside from the new hard dodger? 5. If you aren't going to paint the hull blue, which is the awesomest and bestest boat color, why not??? 6. Coppercoat again, or something else (maybe ablative pistachio pudding?) 7. did the mast boom survive? it looked like it may have been there in some of the earlier Bryan sailing videos but it seems to have disappeared later. 8. Is Antares reaching out to you to help out with anything?
If they were considering going electric this mights be the time. I’m sure at least doing a cost comparison between all the replacement motor things and a new electric setup wouldn’t be amiss.
if you sail globally, EV propulsion is a very, very bad idea. your life depends on those engines. you need engines that are extremely reliable and can be easily repaired or replaced in third world ports. ideally you want to have the most common marine diesel engines used all over the world.
@@jskidpatrolI will be glad when the work starts. There is way to much talking going on right now at this stage. I mean I wait a whole week to watch this rebuild but only get a 22 minute video of just talking, I can get that from watching the news 😂 Just complaining not hating, I love Mads and his wife 🇺🇸🙏
I just got back from Florida where I purchased a 1976 WS 32. I’m looking forward to watching because I’m gonna hopefully pick up some tricks in helping me get mine ready to set sail as well.
Oh Boy --lots of oh glorious sanding and playing with lots of itchy sticky gooey stuff, should be very interesting, lots of fun. Glad you snagged one of the remote filter masks, that's going to be a game changer. Have you decided on a boat name yet?
You now own it. The clean-up looks good. You and your partner appear more organized and focused than Brian. Who had big plans and got derailed. The boat was slowly consuming him. But you have the advantage of the major holes, cracks and repairs are done. The boat's shape and structure are there. Now it's decisions on interior vs exterior vs weather. Post Covid, supplies are more available. Should be interesting to see your vision, process and timing compared to Brian's.
Oh my God! What an unbelievable undertaking 😮. BUT I’ll delight and enjoy every segment of the refit. You guys will help me get through the next 7 months without a boat to sail in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Enjoy Gallivant Catalina 36 Lake Michigan Escanaba Jim
I loved watching you with Athena and marvelled at the amount of work you did … but I have to say that you two are absolutely crazy to take on this project…. And I’m an expert on crazy! I know I’m an expert on crazy because I’m TOTALLY going to be here with you every step and every worn out sheet of sand paper … so, to coin a phrase- c-ya!
Hey Mads - any chance of getting the boat moved within the yard putting two 20 foot containers (one on each side) and using the roofs of the containers to construct a frame for shelter over the cat? The containers could of course be used for storage of parts and the other for rebuilding materials.😀👍⛵️
really looking forward to this! also a suggestion (if i may...) right before the, "see you!" part of the video add in a few seconds for... Danish word of the day! i'd enjoy that.
Do what you can do. Forget the rest!! You all are living your best life, not someone else's. I hope you accept some volunteer help. I cant wait to see the clean up and work get under way.
Consider installing an inspection port on the top of each of these bilge area fresh water tanks. The access panel in the sole of the head may be a challenge, but you are up to anything Mads! Considering the crazy FL weather, any tent you put up should be able to be taken down rapidly to preserve it in the event of HIGH winds. Yes, yes. I realize there have never ever been HIGH winds in FL, but ya never know.............. KEEP UP YOUR OH GLORIOUS SANDING !!!!
I literally found sail life a month ago. I have binge watched practically all your videos TWICE. You both make me laugh and having done a fair bit of boat refit myself a few years ago, your channel and content is extremely entertaining. I did mine with polyester and gelcoat; if I could go back in time, after seeing the results achieved on Athena, I would definitely go with epoxy and paint. I am very much looking forward to this re-build, knowing your work ethic and skill, it will be simply amazing…
With your patience on details for just a small part of the boat. Totally feel this will be a great boat when done. I did see Brian's, listing for the boat, at $15,000. A few months before you discovered it. That's a great deal.
Completely agree with you on sanding the primer before the top coat. I followed how you did it when I built my dinghy and it came out really nice. In fact, I sanded between every coat (5) and it looks like glass. Two thumbs up!
I would suggest leaving the hull area, where you were working, unfinished. You basically have a paint and prep booth, right there. It's the perfect areas to use for any and all your painting, to stay out of the Florida sun.
Mads your standard of workmanship is just amazing so everyone has absolute confidence in your work skills and ability to complete this to a “spiffy” degree/ quality. Of course endurance is already part of your background proven by the previous refit, well done and I certainly look forward to seeing the transformation take place. You have intestinal fortitude!! For large projects. 😎😎and Ava to back you up.
After clearing the debris from the deck and surrounding area, you may want to build a ribbed shed for sun protection and the Florida heat. You probably have seen the one on the tally Ho channel a few years ago.
Maybe a better shed would be similar to the one made for the Duracell project. Even if it was somewhat portable you could move it over the position you were currently working on and not need a 50 foot one.
You’re right, Tally Ho and Duracell are single hull and shorter so the design would have to be engineered , modified and enlarged. Yes it would be a considerable project in itself, but I think would be worth it in the long run.
No way. Work on the outside when cooler, inside when warmer. Use the savings in time and money to Insulate. insulate, insulate. And insulate some more. Mesh truck tarps last forever, are affordable, do not trap the heat inside, could care less about the high wind and provide a good amount of shade. I use the "LeavesShade" brand. Some of mine have been continuously in the elements for over 5 years . Do not forget to insulate!
Good to see progress is now gearing up. Having watched most of your previous project I know this is going to be epic. Sand on! And as to painting, gotta laugh at people criticising your prep work - anyone who’s painted anything, especially a boat, knows a good finish is all about the coats underneath!
Yes, sand the primer. Obviously, if you top coat over rough primer, your topcoat will reflect the substrate lumpy condition. Primer on cars in body shops is usually sanded to a 400 or 600 grit finish before applying the color.
Hi Mads! Glad to see you are back at a new project! Can’t wait to follow you both in this adventure this time 🎉 and to those people who feel like sharing THEIR thoughts on what they think is the best way forward for you, do please ignore them. And yes, you people who think you alone know what’s the right way concerning boat work, you really need to just zip it. You are not the expert on stuff that has multiple ways of doing it. There are many ways forward - also concerning what products you use. So people, let Mads make up his mind and please spare us yours ✌🏻Mads and Eva rock!
Yes, yes, you are pretty much right about it being just a money-making thing. I will say though that they do last a bit longer, and sometimes you get a better finish, but it depends on what you are painting and products your using 😉.
Great to see the project begin. My addiction started watching you fix up Athena along with Tally Ho. Most of the projects I've followed since are now back in the water so your timing couldn't be any better! I am looking forward to the big tidy up followed by regular sanding updates! Congratulations on the purchase and all the best for the project!
Paint roller handles are threaded, so as to take a standard broom handle. And, of course, there are telescoping paint handle extensions that are used when painting ceilings. I found, though, when last applying bottom paint, that adding a simple 30-40cm extension is very helpful. Gives you a lot more reach, when painting, but not so long as to be clumsy while you're crawling around under the boat.
Here we go, it’s going to be a great ride. You guys are a great team and with the talent Mads has & the drive & encouragement Ava has, the end result will turn out better than the original boat was. Happy days.
It is going to be awesome... I beleive Bryan had done a video aboard (I think the same model) Antares to show what he was working towards.. I followed his channel, until he went silent.. and then he popped back up saying he was gpoing to sell.. and well here you are !! .. congratulations !! I watched Athena from purchase to current, and I know this boat has found the right owner.
I’ve been here since dorky episode #1 on Obelix, and boy has Mads come a long way since. I have too much time invested in this channel to walk away now 😂😂😂.
It's hard for a non Florida person to fully appreciate the hell of working on a boat under the Florida sun without air conditioning. I've "been there done that". But, in my experience, Florida weather is fantastic for 3 months of the year and intolerable the other 9 months. I'm really looking forward to watching you transform the wreck back into a yacht.
Just to mention my experience with the " weenie and jumbo weenie frames and roller covers" Early on the jumbo weenie frames and covers were what was available, and what I used. Slowly the jumbo weenie rollers were less desirable than the weenie rollers and phased out , except for the fact that some ppl still wanted to use what they had learned were a Superior roller (for tight spaces) than the traditional roller frame and cover. And they still had the jumbo weenie frames and kept asking for them from thier local paint supplier. The argument can be that they hold more paint , but I honestly believe the paint suppliers just keep a few of the jumbos alive just to try to make everyone happy. My solution is ,I have two jumbo frames and 10 + weenie frames. But I'm with you. Good luck on your project.
I highly recommend you work with the salvage yard to try to squeeze in a 20 foot storage container with temporary power. You can then install a split unit A/C in the container. Build it out with appropriate shelving & storage containers. Inventory & store everything you took off the boat. The container will also be good to securely store expensive, temperature sensitive chemicals & supplies as welll as all of your spiffy tools. The investment in air-conditioned storage/workspace along with a good inventory system will save you tons of money and time in the future.
100% agree but go for a 40' high bay if you possibly can. The extra height is a game changer for so many reasons and for that project 20' isn't enough. Believe me.
That is a good idea, there is so much inside of that boat, OMG!
I would suggest putting a tarp over the boat to shade the boat as much as possible. I live in the tropics and that's the only way to survive working outside. It's a cheap and easy thing but very efficient
A storage unit is considered a "building" under fire codes, because it has walls and a door. That can require extinguishers, different storage and power wiring, extinguishers--and cause a totsl change in the yard's insurance as well. If you just have a canopy, just something between you and the sky, then you don't have those problems. So depending on local things, just getting a storage cube ($3-6,000?) might not be so simple. FWIW.
@@lyfandeth Is sea container (20" TEU) really a building?
Ignore the trolls. We all love oh glorious sanding whether its wood, fibreglass or paint. Great to see the wallboard and post-its out for planning. Getting started you just need to find a piece of the string and start following where it leads but you know that already.
From experience, keeping & maintaining a non-crushed boat is already more than enough work. This project is wasting so much life time. I've unsubscribed.
@@casybond😂wow his life is attached deeply to yours??? I’ll bet he doesn’t even realize your life comes to a halt every time he “waste life time”. What WILL you do with all the free time you’ll have??
@@86lowrider Ha Ha! 😄
There are as many paths through life as there are people. The ability to take on a large project and enjoy the restoration of something broken into something whole surely gives us hope for our own lives, even if it has to be done in the land of Betty Swallocks. Is it wise to dispute the decisions of someone else who has different gifts and hopes than your own? Let us support this effort even if it is not one we would choose for our own lives…
Haters be hating …. Please continue with ‘o’ glorious sanding’
Congratulations to all three of you! Ava, Mads and the boat.
Thank you 😊
Long time follower here, from the Obelix days. I can't express how happy I am for you guys, and for myself too - because now the channel will go back to being more about boatwork and "somewhat extensive" refits, and less tourism content which never interested me much. Looking forward to all the man-glitter and oh-glorious-sanding, and hoping to hear some Danish cursing as well!
Those who question your light sanding of the primer don't understand paint regardless of its ingredients. You are correct, your top coat will be a reflection of whatever it's being applied to so make that primer pretty if you want a show finish.
To shed some light on your roller question. The small hole you may notice sometimes doesn’t roll smoothly and will stick and slide along your surface rather than roll. To fix that they created a miniature wall style roller it does much better and does not get stuck.
Out of all the thousands of hours I've spent using them I can't say I've ever seen or heard of that happening unless you don't clean the handles between uses
And it is probably more environmentally friendlier as it only uses plastic once rather than in each sponge.
@@benmac940I'll give that a go Ben. I've had a lot jam up on me. Hopefully that will sort the problem.
So excited for this Mads! Been watching since Oblix and loved everything you did with Athena. This is your 2nd best acquisition after Ava. ;) Looking forward to many years of content! Between you and RAN this is going to be a fantastic few years. Thanks!
That is very sweet :) Thank you for watching 😊
Thank you so much! :) I really like RAN too :)
@@AvaSailLifeso glad you are back to keep Mads out of trouble and get some work out of him. I really enjoy watching your and Mads life. Take care and tell Mads to check into Mr cool ( Mr Kool not sure how they spell it) mini splits. They are made for the DIY installers. Could make a temporary house for it in the cat to keep Mads cooler, might get more work out of him that way 😂🙏
Duracell is also excellent if you have space for any more fiberglass boat projects in your life!
@@mwatkins2464Amazon & ebay have much cheaper mini split options. 😉
I've been watching your channel since the beginning with Athena. Unfortunately, over time my attention fell away once you were underway with your travels. But now, I'm back and once again looking forward to a new and exciting DIY adventure each week. You are an inspiration ...
It's funny to hear there are others with same exact thoughts of this channel. I was away for over a year (because the sailing is not why I'm following this channel) and now I came back because of the new boat and the ensuing sanding.
Carefree is the luckiest boat in the world to become adopted by Mads. I had watched Bryan's channel since it began, alongside Teal, Colin, Rosco, Raff & Sasha, and OGS and I know I will be waiting excitedly for all updates on this new Sail Life adventure. Congratulations.
Advance Congratulations! Your retrofit of Athena got me through the pandemic. Now, I can enjoy years of O glorious everything. Always watching from Siargao Island, Philippines.
That is a long way away :) Thanks for the support all these years!
Watched Brian get this hunk so it could float then watched him gear it up and move it to that yard. Watched him go from happy to be working on the boat to working But none too happy. I'm amazed he got as far as he did with it and I'm happy that you got to take over this hunk of excellence.. I'll be watching. And I'll keep watching Brian on his next adventure..
I think Brian's work on the hulls is not that bad that it needs to be redone. Repairs on the hull's side would not get that massive amounts of UV, based on video above. And tanks can be inspected with camera, no need to cut the bulkheads.
Brian must also be glad to pass the boat to capable hands. I’m from Florida and make sails and canvas and completely understand when you have had enough of the heat you have to move on. When you get the boat mobile I would suggest somewhere a little cooler maybe the Chesapeake. I have worked here 30 years and it’s gotten hotter or I have gotten older or maybe both. Love watching your digital skills. I am mostly analog so I have learned from your digital skills.😊
Mads and Ava I stumbled onto your videos with Oblix some years back and thoroughly loved each and every episode. While watching you two enjoy the fruits of your hard work by cruising, I'm so excited to see how you resurrect this catamaran. I think you are one of the hardest-working guys around. I am sure many people out there rebuilding boats look to your channel and videos to learn the correct way of completing a project. Your meticulous attention to detail sets you apart from the rest. Good luck with the rebuild. I know I'll have a couple of years of mighty fine entertainment of the highest caliber available. Cheers
I watched all of Brian's channel and was sorry to see his ambition scuppered by life events. But oh joy, you've taken the baton and will run with it and I'll get to see another pile of GRP saved from land fill. The fact that this is certainly the start of an epic bout of oh glorious sanding is the icing on the cake. Hoorah!
Congratulations on Finally owning the Boat... Happy that I'm guaranteed a few years of 'oh glorious sanding' videos!
Great work even I, in Australia, am excited for you, that's how endearing you've become, Im jealous, Id love to be down among the dust. you're either freezing in snow and ice doing boat repairs or sweating in humidity and heat doing boat repairs, it appears there's no happy boat repairs in a temperate climate. That project is really very good, it's the perfect project. That's going to be a terrific boat. Except now you've become catamaran people you'll have to learn to not talk to anyone or show friendship in any way or else you'll be kicked out of the catamaran society and exposed as normal people. We loved our catamaran, I was sad to sell but age does weary and the years do condemn. You're both very decent people. Great work.
Shucks man, parley revival is about as friendly as you can get.
Im also a long time viewer and am so thrilled to see you two aquire this project. Having had a stroke 11 months ago, my world has been turned inside out but i am working hard to regain function. Not sure if ill survive long enough to see the completion of this project, but its a goal of mine. Cant think of two more deserving people than you to have such a wonderful oppurtunity. Sure will be spiffy when shes done.
Have you considered getting some clear plastic sheeting and making a paint “booth” underneath the boat? It would help to control the dust and the bugs
Nothing quite like working dust free in a plastic sheet tent in 36°C with 90% humidity. I know because we had 38°C when we hauled out.
@@philgray1023 humidity is bad for spraying paint as well, at least for clear coat.
I can't tell you how excited I am for this project. Best of luck in your new adventures.
Thank you so much 😊
Oh glorious sanding! I've wantched every episode and now definitely watching probably the next 4-5 years worth 😊
Good luck guys and can't wait to see the finished results.
I haven’t been this excited for a catamaran rebuild series in a long time. Leeeets go
As another person who didn’t do well in FL’s hot humid summer heat, it does get quite lovely there during the winter months. I’d say it’s more 5-6 months of gross hot sticky sweaty weather, with a delightful winter that feels like an enjoyable Oregon coast summer.
The best time to work in a Florida summer is midnight to 8am. By Midnight most of the afternoon thunderstorms are over and the temp. is bearable.
Big welcome back to the wife unit, Ava 🥳 ! Happy that the purchase process is now in the past. Let the oh glorious boatwork begin!
Woo hoo! Thank you 😊 and thanks for the support!
The bit about your newest sander, the “wife unit” was hilarious! 😆 I literally laughed out loud. 😂😂
Glad you got the paperwork and the finalization of the purchase. Hope you got your ad revenue issue taken care of too. Split AC heater would work for you during the refit. Wish I could be there to help! On an added note, here is hoping Bryan still has his nifty CNC he built still available. That was very helpful for him with the work he did.
The ad revenue thing cleared up recently. So they're off and running!
Very happy you guy's were able to make it happen. And yes it will get "cooler" in a few weeks. 78 year old, born and raised in Miami, Florida
I Always sand primer. Really pleased you can progress.
There are primers that doesn't need to be sanded IF within a certain amount of time the top coat is applied, as specified in the datasheets of the primer.
@@evilla7579 it will depend on how it’s applied. Also how good you are.
@@steptoediy8935also the environment that one is painting in. This one is not optimal I would say. 😅
You're not a maroon or a moron. You're doing amazing! Thanks for sharing your hard work!!
I watched your channel for years and thought I'd seen the last of you two after you set sail for the US. And now your'e back with a new project! Wonderful for me and us armchair boat restorers. Thank you so much for sharing your adventure.
Good for you guys but good for us!!! I absolutely love watching you work. It’s the highest level restoration on RUclips.
Good on you guys! Even the clean up and organization will be very rewarding as a start!
I just loved to see the positive support from Ava to this project, you will succeed together, all the best❤❤❤
Congratulations on the fantastic catamaran. What a project! We are particularly pleased about this, as Ava's first visit on a catamaran was on our Suria in Brest/France. It was really great to meet you there.
Best wishes from Greece and happy sanding, Ricci & Dirk, SY SURIA ⛵️😃
Congratulations on your purchase. I very much enjoyed Bryan's journey obtaining and repairing the boat. I think his videos and background will be helpful. I can't wait to see how you proceed.
I am really glad to hear that Sail Life as a channel has finally transitioned to its roots. No more of that boring sailing. Now the channel can concentrate on the fun part of boat ownership - working on the boat. I am looking forward to watching your progress.
Agree! No more vids of the wife blabbing on walking around various ports. Back to building. Wife behind camera.
@@chrismac-jc6zeHaha I didn't dare say it 😮
I love watching others work in the rocking chair on my terrace with a glass of cocktail in hand... good time 😁
@@chrismac-jc6zeYou are so sweet. Thanks for watching.
@@AvaSailLife I really enjoyed the sailing and info videos of the various places you visit. Just as a counter point to ... others.
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does it make me a weirdo that i might be jealous of your future work on this ginormous project? congrats my dude.
the paint roller is for money, you'll only be able to use their own products. your locked in
Oh glorious clean-up.
Take a look at what MJ Sailing did (youtube channel). They got a tent garage rented up north and then spent over 2 yrs in the tent, building the same size Cat. Now they are out of the tent and you may be able to rent that exact tent. So in the summer, the tent shaded the hull so it was easier to work inside of it, especially with a portable A/C unit. In the winter, the tend kept the winter out and again, they could use a portable heating unit. So you might want to have the cat trucked up there and not do the engine compart first. If in Florida, try tenting the cat over head at least and then use a portable a/c unit inside. The tent will keep the sun from baking the cabin- top. You could do that for about 3 to 5 months, while the rest of the year will not be that bad to work in. Also note that us Floridians get use to the heat when you are in it for a while.
MJ are in Annapolis with cold wintwrs. Florida not so cold but heat is a problem
@@peterramsden2 The heat can be mitigated. Besides, the longer you work in it, the more you get use to it. Just like people do in the winter up north. I can't stand working in weather below 60F but willing to work in heat over 90F like I've been for several months each year.
I could just see your shared frustration around the new boat. Congratulations on the new project and I look forward to watching while you work. Lastly, you didn’t get your subscriber base by doing a bad job, they watch to see someone passionately do the best job they can. Keep it up!!
Congrats, I find myself looking forward with great anticipation to the “oh glorious sanding” and the very “angry pixies” 😂
As a Canadian, who loves the winter, I can attest to the fact that FL does in fact become comfortable (and I have been there when it snowed). My family lives in FL and I know what you are going through - I hate visiting in the summer, it is unbearable. Air conditioning is essential during the summer.
I think they might need to rig up a set up like Sailing Uma have in their Italian boatyard rebuild .. part of their problem was what the temperature and humidity was doing to their GRP and epoxy work.. working and setting times.
OMG! A spiffy Sunday and what a great project it is going to be. Many congratulations on this purchase - that's me hooked again for another few years even my wife unit enjoyed this video so you are both honoured 😊
Hopefully the rebuild goes smoothly and doesn’t hide to many problems
I can honestly say I’ve never been so happy to see a new project begin. Looking forward to years of oh glorious sanding!
Congratulations on the new project! I’m excited for you & Ava on this next step in your life. I enjoyed seeing the flashbacks on the boat’s damage, and Brian’s work on repairs. Any chance you could show some pictures of the boat when it was in its prime? Love your channel😊
October-March are absolutely paradise in Florida.
I knew I recognised that boat the second I seen it , I watched Bryans episodes and then they just stopped . glad to see the project had been taken over and we will get to see her sail again !
I presume, the wider roller allows for thinner foam on the roller. Also it has a wider pressure area, probably good for something :)
As far as the roller is personal preference. If you search a little more you can find foam touch up rollers for the small handle.
Some folks are 6-foot paint job type of people, so sanding the primer is not seen as necessary; the surface is still protected and looks fine from 6 feet away. You on the other hand are a 1-foot über-spiffy paint job type of guy and why we admire your work so much. If you weren’t nautically inclined, you would fit right in with the classic car set!
We watched the last one and can't wait for 2.0 .
Everything will be done twice.
Hello from Siesta Key Florida.
😂 3.0
This will be his 3rd boat
Questions about the upcoming refit I would like to see answered: 1. Are you considering retrofitting the engines you have to the newer hybrid configuration? 2. Since you need a new mast thingy anyways, are you considering going with the new Selden Tall Rig setup? follow up, did any of the original sails survive in a useable state? 3. Can I have a wombat? (ok, fine. it was worth a shot!) 4. are you planning on any significant changes to the exterior of the boat aside from the new hard dodger? 5. If you aren't going to paint the hull blue, which is the awesomest and bestest boat color, why not??? 6. Coppercoat again, or something else (maybe ablative pistachio pudding?) 7. did the mast boom survive? it looked like it may have been there in some of the earlier Bryan sailing videos but it seems to have disappeared later. 8. Is Antares reaching out to you to help out with anything?
And 9. Will Eva find the glory in sanding?
If they were considering going electric this mights be the time. I’m sure at least doing a cost comparison between all the replacement motor things and a new electric setup wouldn’t be amiss.
if you sail globally, EV propulsion is a very, very bad idea. your life depends on those engines. you need engines that are extremely reliable and can be easily repaired or replaced in third world ports. ideally you want to have the most common marine diesel engines used all over the world.
@@jskidpatrolI will be glad when the work starts. There is way to much talking going on right now at this stage. I mean I wait a whole week to watch this rebuild but only get a 22 minute video of just talking, I can get that from watching the news 😂
Just complaining not hating, I love Mads and his wife 🇺🇸🙏
I just got back from Florida where I purchased a 1976 WS 32. I’m looking forward to watching because I’m gonna hopefully pick up some tricks in helping me get mine ready to set sail as well.
Oh Boy --lots of oh glorious sanding and playing with lots of itchy sticky gooey stuff, should be very interesting, lots of fun. Glad you snagged one of the remote filter masks, that's going to be a game changer. Have you decided on a boat name yet?
Greetings from South Africa to all....coming to ....enjoy watching this adventure from this point onward....and all the comments
You now own it. The clean-up looks good. You and your partner appear more organized and focused than Brian. Who had big plans and got derailed. The boat was slowly consuming him.
But you have the advantage of the major holes, cracks and repairs are done. The boat's shape and structure are there. Now it's decisions on interior vs exterior vs weather. Post Covid, supplies are more available.
Should be interesting to see your vision, process and timing compared to Brian's.
Congratulations Ava and Mads, what a marathon project.
Don´t forget to make some sailing in Athena!
Oh my God! What an unbelievable undertaking 😮. BUT I’ll delight and enjoy every segment of the refit. You guys will help me get through the next 7 months without a boat to sail in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Enjoy Gallivant Catalina 36 Lake Michigan Escanaba Jim
I loved watching you with Athena and marvelled at the amount of work you did … but I have to say that you two are absolutely crazy to take on this project…. And I’m an expert on crazy! I know I’m an expert on crazy because I’m TOTALLY going to be here with you every step and every worn out sheet of sand paper … so, to coin a phrase- c-ya!
Hey Mads - any chance of getting the boat moved within the yard putting two 20 foot containers (one on each side) and using the roofs of the containers to construct a frame for shelter over the cat? The containers could of course be used for storage of parts and the other for rebuilding materials.😀👍⛵️
Congratulations and all the best to you both. I’m sure you will get the boat back to where it needs to be. Onwards and upwards 👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏
really looking forward to this! also a suggestion (if i may...) right before the, "see you!" part of the video add in a few seconds for... Danish word of the day! i'd enjoy that.
Do what you can do. Forget the rest!! You all are living your best life, not someone else's.
I hope you accept some volunteer help. I cant wait to see the clean up and work get under way.
Consider installing an inspection port on the top of each of these bilge area fresh water tanks. The access panel in the sole of the head may be a challenge, but you are up to anything Mads!
Considering the crazy FL weather, any tent you put up should be able to be taken down rapidly to preserve it in the event of HIGH winds. Yes, yes. I realize there have never ever been HIGH winds in FL, but ya never know.............. KEEP UP YOUR OH GLORIOUS SANDING !!!!
Thank you king of sanding ;) ! and welcome back wife unit Eva 🤣
Well done. So glad you are the new owners. Looking forward to future videos!
I literally found sail life a month ago. I have binge watched practically all your videos TWICE. You both make me laugh and having done a fair bit of boat refit myself a few years ago, your channel and content is extremely entertaining. I did mine with polyester and gelcoat; if I could go back in time, after seeing the results achieved on Athena, I would definitely go with epoxy and paint. I am very much looking forward to this re-build, knowing your work ethic and skill, it will be simply amazing…
Congratulations and I’m excited to watch the progress.
With your patience on details for just a small part of the boat. Totally feel this will be a great boat when done. I did see Brian's, listing for the boat, at $15,000. A few months before you discovered it. That's a great deal.
I've been following Bryan sailing
Im so glad you guys bought this bought and I really want to see it on the water.
Congradolences on the "new" boat purchase! Glad the title change has finally been cleared, and best wishes to you both on the new project boat!
Suggest using a large window AC unit coupled to metal ribbed flexible ducting that can be moved through the boat's work areas to provide cooling.
Let’s gooooo!!! New project time. Wishing you all many happy years of spiffy DIY ahead.
Happy for you both. Thank you for sharing this journey with us. 🤗💖⛵🐬🐕🇺🇸S/V Cork~Texas
Completely agree with you on sanding the primer before the top coat. I followed how you did it when I built my dinghy and it came out really nice. In fact, I sanded between every coat (5) and it looks like glass. Two thumbs up!
I would suggest leaving the hull area, where you were working, unfinished. You basically have a paint and prep booth, right there. It's the perfect areas to use for any and all your painting, to stay out of the Florida sun.
It’s been awhile since watching the refitting of Athena. Now I’m Looking forward to another refit…this is going to be great. 👍😊
Mads your standard of workmanship is just amazing so everyone has absolute confidence in your work skills and ability to complete this to a “spiffy” degree/ quality. Of course endurance is already part of your background proven by the previous refit, well done and I certainly look forward to seeing the transformation take place. You have intestinal fortitude!! For large projects. 😎😎and Ava to back you up.
After clearing the debris from the deck and surrounding area, you may want to build a ribbed shed for sun protection and the Florida heat. You probably have seen the one on the tally Ho channel a few years ago.
Maybe a better shed would be similar to the one made for the Duracell project. Even if it was somewhat portable you could move it over the position you were currently working on and not need a 50 foot one.
You’re right, Tally Ho and Duracell are single hull and shorter so the design would have to be engineered , modified and enlarged. Yes it would be a considerable project in itself, but I think would be worth it in the long run.
MJ Sailing have a tent/shed to build their cat in
No way. Work on the outside when cooler, inside when warmer. Use the savings in time and money to Insulate. insulate, insulate. And insulate some more. Mesh truck tarps last forever, are affordable, do not trap the heat inside, could care less about the high wind and provide a good amount of shade. I use the "LeavesShade" brand. Some of mine have been continuously in the elements for over 5 years . Do not forget to insulate!
@@martinbeaumont1135 But not in Florida, MJ is further north, where some climate occurs.
I *love* 'durable' people.
Listening to Mads talk about MASSIVE repairs in such a casual way just makes me smile.
Good to see progress is now gearing up. Having watched most of your previous project I know this is going to be epic. Sand on! And as to painting, gotta laugh at people criticising your prep work - anyone who’s painted anything, especially a boat, knows a good finish is all about the coats underneath!
Congratulations on your new project! Looking forward to the next years of content and hope Eva's back soon, you're so a cool team!
puh thats a big elefant! love you optimism! looks like a lot of boatwork fun!
Yes, sand the primer. Obviously, if you top coat over rough primer, your topcoat will reflect the substrate lumpy condition. Primer on cars in body shops is usually sanded to a 400 or 600 grit finish before applying the color.
Hi Mads! Glad to see you are back at a new project! Can’t wait to follow you both in this adventure this time 🎉 and to those people who feel like sharing THEIR thoughts on what they think is the best way forward for you, do please ignore them. And yes, you people who think you alone know what’s the right way concerning boat work, you really need to just zip it. You are not the expert on stuff that has multiple ways of doing it. There are many ways forward - also concerning what products you use. So people, let Mads make up his mind and please spare us yours ✌🏻Mads and Eva rock!
Hi Mats, congratulations on your new catamaran. I will continue watching your videos every Sunday for many years with this new exciting project.
target runs and kisses....that was the funniest and cutest!
Yes, yes, you are pretty much right about it being just a money-making thing. I will say though that they do last a bit longer, and sometimes you get a better finish, but it depends on what you are painting and products your using 😉.
Great to see the project begin. My addiction started watching you fix up Athena along with Tally Ho. Most of the projects I've followed since are now back in the water so your timing couldn't be any better! I am looking forward to the big tidy up followed by regular sanding updates! Congratulations on the purchase and all the best for the project!
....Paint music, Yay, great memories!!!!
Paint roller handles are threaded, so as to take a standard broom handle. And, of course, there are telescoping paint handle extensions that are used when painting ceilings.
I found, though, when last applying bottom paint, that adding a simple 30-40cm extension is very helpful. Gives you a lot more reach, when painting, but not so long as to be clumsy while you're crawling around under the boat.
Here we go, it’s going to be a great ride. You guys are a great team and with the talent Mads has & the drive & encouragement Ava has, the end result will turn out better than the original boat was. Happy days.
It is going to be awesome... I beleive Bryan had done a video aboard (I think the same model) Antares to show what he was working towards.. I followed his channel, until he went silent.. and then he popped back up saying he was gpoing to sell.. and well here you are !! .. congratulations !! I watched Athena from purchase to current, and I know this boat has found the right owner.
Congratulations on the Cat! Will look forward to more of your epic adventures rebuilding this ship aka new home!
Wider roller has some advantages: wider roller = bigger surface, so you get more paint on the roller each time.
I’ve been here since dorky episode #1 on Obelix, and boy has Mads come a long way since.
I have too much time invested in this channel to walk away now 😂😂😂.
It's hard for a non Florida person to fully appreciate the hell of working on a boat under the Florida sun without air conditioning. I've "been there done that". But, in my experience, Florida weather is fantastic for 3 months of the year and intolerable the other 9 months. I'm really looking forward to watching you transform the wreck back into a yacht.
Congratulations on boat purchase!
always sand primer, you should also dust it first with black paint, this will allow you to see exactly where you have sanded
Just to mention my experience with the " weenie and jumbo weenie frames and roller covers"
Early on the jumbo weenie frames and covers were what was available, and what I used. Slowly the jumbo weenie rollers were less desirable than the weenie rollers and phased out , except for the fact that some ppl still wanted to use what they had learned were a Superior roller (for tight spaces) than the traditional roller frame and cover. And they still had the jumbo weenie frames and kept asking for them from thier local paint supplier. The argument can be that they hold more paint , but I honestly believe the paint suppliers just keep a few of the jumbos alive just to try to make everyone happy. My solution is ,I have two jumbo frames and 10 + weenie frames. But I'm with you. Good luck on your project.