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…
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 😁
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 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 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!
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
This kind of content actually helps my PTSD, I don’t even like being on the sea as I get seasick just taking a bath 😂 can’t wait to start watching the rebuild getting done.
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.
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.
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 🇺🇸🙏
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!
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.
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 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…
Been watching thru years and know that this will be an epic rebuild . The tent or shed roof over the boat will make working much better . Amazing clean up a clean job is a safe job !
It just dawned on me that I actually visited the PDQ factory back as a teenager when they were located in Whitby, Ontario. I worked at a vinyl shop and we printed out some of the graphics for the side of one of their catamarans. Looking fowards to many more years of watching this adventure :)
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.
She looks huge (the boat) compared to what you have. The amount of outdoor space you'll have when completed will be a game changer. I think the amount of time you'll spend sitting on the veranda will go up exponentially. Which is what it really is all about when anchored off a small island in the South Pacific.
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?
I grew up sailing/racing catamarans! I'm also originally from Florida! I'm so excited for yall! Can't wait to see the next video! Congratulations on the new sailing vessel!
Welcome to Florida! Finding Shade and Electric Fans helped me acclimatize when I moved here years ago. As long as the air is moving It is possible to be comfortable in the Florida humidity. Just think of it as preparing yourself for sailing in the tropics................> Looking forward to lots of "O Glorious" Sanding.
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 😊
Hang in there, nicer weather is coming soon. I live in Texas and our summer is from June to the end of September, then we get much nicer weather in October. Florida is similar , nicer weather is on the way . Congrats on the purchase of the boat and look forward to the journey!
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.
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.
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.
Might be a good idea to get some sort of heavy duty pastic spray in liner for the interior of the tramp ramp to help protect it from the abuse of the chains and rode that'll be in there.
I am especially interested in this refit because I used to work next to the PDQ shop in Whitby,ON. I must've seen this very boat rolling out of the shop on its way to launch in Whitby harbour. I'm looking forward to years of top notch boat work.
Perhaps the tent which was used by MJ Sailing at Kentmorr Marina (oppostire Annapolis), would (a) be repaired by now (b) be big enough for your boat. You could moor Athena in the Marina, assuming draft is not an issue. It seems like a decent climate there.
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 😂😂😂.
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
The weather is about to be fantastic for working outside! It's getting much better already. Within a month it will be amazing. It's warm/cool enough to do glasswork most of year here. Just the 3 months of hell you spoke of. LoL
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
Congratulations and I’m excited to watch the progress. For your paint roller measure the circumference of the circle which is larger which gives a larger surface area in one roll less arm jerk. I think the premiere is a lot of talking repeating not doing things, hope to see in the next episodes doing things.
Looking forward to watching this project! If you need to replace any of your tanks I recommend you check out Duraweld (also in FL). I had them make a custom holding tank for my IP and they did a great job.
Mads, you might want to consider an HVLP turbine system to paint with. It's an amazing, portable painting solution that's really easy to use. I'd recommend against the Wagner system but there are plenty of other good quality systems with either siphon or gravity fed spray guns.
RUclips channel Duracell project built a handy tent over his boat. Looks to be a simple design. Good luck. Another 5 years of sanding. Looking forward to it 😊
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…
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 😁
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 😂🙏
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.
Congratulations to all three of you! Ava, Mads and the boat.
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!
Always sand primer. Really pleased you can progress.
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!
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.
Congratulations and I’m excited to watch the progress.
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.
Oh glorious clean-up.
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.
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 ...
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.
This kind of content actually helps my PTSD, I don’t even like being on the sea as I get seasick just taking a bath 😂 can’t wait to start watching the rebuild getting done.
Lol
I can't tell you how excited I am for this project. Best of luck in your new adventures.
You're not a maroon or a moron. You're doing amazing! Thanks for sharing your hard work!!
Two brave people.
Congrats, I find myself looking forward with great anticipation to the “oh glorious sanding” and the very “angry pixies” 😂
Congratulations on boat purchase!
The "to do, doing, done" board made me so happy. 🎉🎉🎉
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!
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.
....Paint music, Yay, great memories!!!!
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 🇺🇸🙏
How spiffy 👍
Happy for you both. Thank you for sharing this journey with us. 🤗💖⛵🐬🐕🇺🇸S/V Cork~Texas
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 👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏
Congratulations Ava and Mads, what a marathon project.
Don´t forget to make some sailing in Athena!
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.
Good on you guys! Even the clean up and organization will be very rewarding as a start!
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.
Congratulations Mads & Ava!
Thank you so much!
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 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 on the Cat! Will look forward to more of your epic adventures rebuilding this ship aka new home!
Awesome! Congratulations on the new diy boat!
I presume, the wider roller allows for thinner foam on the roller. Also it has a wider pressure area, probably good for something :)
Been watching thru years and know that this will be an epic rebuild . The tent or shed roof over the boat will make working much better . Amazing clean up a clean job is a safe job !
Congratulations, guys! See you!
Awesome to see you back in your element! Keep on sanding!!!
It just dawned on me that I actually visited the PDQ factory back as a teenager when they were located in Whitby, Ontario. I worked at a vinyl shop and we printed out some of the graphics for the side of one of their catamarans. Looking fowards to many more years of watching this adventure :)
Mads that is a huge Elephant you have there !
Pressed the "like" before pressing "play".
Can't wait to spend my Sunday evenings with O' glorious DIY-project. 🥰
Yess !
Hi Mads, we are all right behind you and we will enjoying watching you turning that damaged hulk into another piece of your art. Cheers Ian
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.
She looks huge (the boat) compared to what you have. The amount of outdoor space you'll have when completed will be a game changer. I think the amount of time you'll spend sitting on the veranda will go up exponentially. Which is what it really is all about when anchored off a small island in the South Pacific.
I am so looking forward to this...dream team
Woo Hoo!! Thank you :)
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?
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
I grew up sailing/racing catamarans! I'm also originally from Florida! I'm so excited for yall! Can't wait to see the next video! Congratulations on the new sailing vessel!
Welcome to Florida! Finding Shade and Electric Fans helped me acclimatize when I moved here years ago. As long as the air is moving It is possible to be comfortable in the Florida humidity. Just think of it as preparing yourself for sailing in the tropics................> Looking forward to lots of "O Glorious" Sanding.
Thanks!
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 😊
Hang in there, nicer weather is coming soon. I live in Texas and our summer is from June to the end of September, then we get much nicer weather in October. Florida is similar , nicer weather is on the way . Congrats on the purchase of the boat and look forward to the journey!
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.
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.
Really happy for you guys!
Congrats on the purchase and have fun with all that glorious sanding. 🙂
Kudo to your wife and you for tackle such a big project in that heat and humidity, I'am sure when it done it will be a first class job.
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.
Let the fun begin.👍👍
Great I’m so happy I get to watch you do your magic on another boat. Really looking forward to seeing your endeavours
Congratulations on getting your new boat. Yayyyyyyy
Looking forward to your rebuild. Loved following the last rebuild! I’m sure this will be no different!
This is an incredible project and I’m happy for you two! I look forward to watching, and learning from, you while you work on this cat!
I am impressed by your hard work. May God bless your efforts.
Wholly Molly you have a bit of work ahead of you...good luck my friend!!
Might be a good idea to get some sort of heavy duty pastic spray in liner for the interior of the tramp ramp to help protect it from the abuse of the chains and rode that'll be in there.
This will be an incredible project.
Can't wait for the serous work to start, 'oh glorious sanding'.
Best wishes all.
Congratulations i'm sure you'll make it the best
I am especially interested in this refit because I used to work next to the PDQ shop in Whitby,ON. I must've seen this very boat rolling out of the shop on its way to launch in Whitby harbour.
I'm looking forward to years of top notch boat work.
Perhaps the tent which was used by MJ Sailing at Kentmorr Marina (oppostire Annapolis), would (a) be repaired by now (b) be big enough for your boat. You could moor Athena in the Marina, assuming draft is not an issue. It seems like a decent climate there.
Excellent. Congratulations you can now get going!
You guys are awesome, Keep up the fantastic work
Good luck
I'm going to keep watching.
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 😂😂😂.
Sounds like the paperwork came thru and you now own 🎉💥⚡️✨👍😂so happy for the both of you
Great news!
Been watching from when you sailed Athena to Danmark. Back to refit a new F...... BIG PROJECT. Beste lykke med projektet
Good luck you two!
Back at it, look forward to follow the rebuild
Don't worry it really does cool down. I am from New England and once October arrives you will be fine...until June.
It's gonna look great!
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 love that is again the working channel for a few or more years 🎉
Tillykke on the catamaran, I am looking forward to al the DIY video's! Greetings from The Netherlands
The weather is about to be fantastic for working outside!
It's getting much better already. Within a month it will be amazing.
It's warm/cool enough to do glasswork most of year here.
Just the 3 months of hell you spoke of. LoL
Looks like the boat is in the yard very tightly. Getting it out of the yard will be fun
Bigger roller hold more paint - and sells more products that you’ll need to use it! 😄
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
Congratulations and I’m excited to watch the progress. For your paint roller measure the circumference of the circle which is larger which gives a larger surface area in one roll less arm jerk. I think the premiere is a lot of talking repeating not doing things, hope to see in the next episodes doing things.
Looking forward to watching this project! If you need to replace any of your tanks I recommend you check out Duraweld (also in FL). I had them make a custom holding tank for my IP and they did a great job.
Mads, you might want to consider an HVLP turbine system to paint with. It's an amazing, portable painting solution that's really easy to use. I'd recommend against the Wagner system but there are plenty of other good quality systems with either siphon or gravity fed spray guns.
I think the very thin walled roller holds less paint but probably gives a more level finish a more even finish
RUclips channel Duracell project built a handy tent over his boat. Looks to be a simple design. Good luck. Another 5 years of sanding. Looking forward to it 😊
Congrats and good luck! I'll be back in 43 hours to watch.