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  • Опубликовано: 15 июл 2023
  • John Kretschmer: johnkretschmer...
    / sailing-a-serious-ocean
    Ben's blog: www.sailingkoi...
    Odd Life Crafting: ‪@OddLifeCrafting‬
    My super quick estimate:
    Deck core replacement and new deck hardware.... 6 months. USD 7000
    Cap rail... 2 months ... USD 3000
    New hatches and portlights... 2 weeks ... USD 4000
    Completely remove the interior... 1 month... USD 1000
    New bulkheads and cabin sole .... 3 months .... USD 5000
    New tanks ... USD 6000
    New engine, shaft, prop, exhaust... 1 month ... USD 20000
    Interior refit ... 12 months ... USD 10000
    New cushions ... 1 month ... USD 3000
    AC and DC systems including LiFePO4.... 2 months .... USD 8000
    Navigation (lights, two chartplotters, AIS)... 2 months... USD 5000
    New heads ... 2 weeks... USD 2000
    Plumbing and thru hulls ... 1 month ... USD 2000
    Solar arch + solar ... 2 weeks... USD 13000
    Freezer and Fridge (2 x CoolBlue holding plate) .... 2 months... USD 8000
    Stove ... 1 month ... USD 3000
    New standing rigging .... USD 4000
    New running rigging ... USD 2000
    New sails ... 8000 USD
    New canvas (sprayhood etc.) ... 3 months... USD 2000
    Watermaker ... 2 weeks.... USD 5000
    Around 3 years
    Cost 121,000 USD
    Yard fees (0.51/ft/day)... 720 USD per month
    Cost 26,000 USD
    Total: 147,000

Комментарии • 360

  • @uowebfoot
    @uowebfoot Год назад +105

    I'm just thrilled to hear you're interested in doing another boat! I watched your videos from the start and the DIY IS the best part.

    • @SailLife
      @SailLife  Год назад +38

      I'm very much intterested! :) And the next one is going to be big, fancy and perfect! :D

    • @felipebouzonnoexperienceon1160
      @felipebouzonnoexperienceon1160 Год назад +9

      Keep Athena and sail it around the world before you do that pls

    • @joesmith1142
      @joesmith1142 Год назад +2

      @@SailLife wow that was fast! you already outgrew Athena?

    • @danieloliver20
      @danieloliver20 Год назад +2

      @sailLife The Passport 47 is a great looking boat! BTW, I hear there are great, reasonably priced woodworkers in Cartegena Columbia, to rebuild the interior of a boat.

    • @dagthorfinnhellerud9066
      @dagthorfinnhellerud9066 Год назад

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  • @mckenziekeith7434
    @mckenziekeith7434 Год назад +29

    Any boat project can be tackled as long as you are OK spending a lot of time and money on it. Often, you can pick up a boat cheap and then spend a few hundred thousand dollars on it. When you are done you can easily sell it for roughly half of what you spent. Not counting your time, of course.

  • @scotttan6377
    @scotttan6377 Год назад +21

    @16:42 When Ava said, " . . .that's why we bought it ! . . " - almost had me ! Instantly thought that Mads has gone "Mad" (LOL) . You guys paid your dues , time to enjoy the #SailLife !!
    Hoping you guys get the genset repaired under warranty !

  • @ianlangley987
    @ianlangley987 Год назад +19

    Mads, you and Aiva (sorry not sure on the spelling) have a beautiful boat and you have worked hard over the last few years rebuilding her. Just go and enjoy each others company sailing the seas in what I would say is a very nice craft. I have seen people take on similar projects and sadly somethimes health constraints restrict them continuing. One never knows whats around the corner. Cheers Ian

  • @dannyjones3840
    @dannyjones3840 Год назад +40

    Mads, I'm glad you gave a very realistic numbers, on both time and expense, to refit the Passport 47. I'm about 2.5 years into a total bare hull up restoration of my 1968 Hatteras 34, and have about another 2 years to go. Folks don't realize that life gets in the way, and unless you don't need to work and have a very nice chunk of change set aside- you're gonna have to work- so you have money, but no time. And when you have time, there's no money lol. I'm fortunate that I work at a boat yard, so I don't pay storage and I get a commercial discount on anything I need. I wish people would understand what it truly takes to rebuild a boat- then I wouldn't have so many zombie boats in my yard!

    • @johnanderson3842
      @johnanderson3842 Год назад +2

      Dido dido dido, get a job in a yard if you want to rebuild a boat ! Yields income, advice and access to service.

    • @AnvilDragon
      @AnvilDragon Год назад +1

      Add a local place to stay, food, travel expences, and add a small shop and tools since the yard's shop wouldn't be available 24/7 or exclusively for this project. Could tow it home and put it inside a workshop... Current prices on teak...

    • @w8stral
      @w8stral Год назад

      Well, when new boats lose HALF of their value in first 5-->10 years of ownership... It is impossible to work on old boats and have it pay back your sweat equity. They are luxury items and ONLY luxury items.

  • @mlmontalvo
    @mlmontalvo Год назад +2

    Did anyone else notice the temptation in Mad’s eyes. He was almost salivating at the possibilities of DIY projects….
    I could almost hear the little devil perched on his shoulder whispering “buy it! It will be glorious…think of all the sanding”.

    • @SailLife
      @SailLife  Год назад +7

      Wait! Were you there? I thought those voices were just in my head! ;) You're absolutely right. I can't wait to get started on another project. We have to make sure we find the perfect boat for us :) I love sailing and cruising, but I also love DIY. In terms of making videos, I much prefer making videos about DIY!

  • @gap136
    @gap136 Год назад +4

    1. I know the message of a fellow "collect call for a ride home" kid when I hear it!
    2. I would LOVE that passport restoration project if I had the time and resources. Which is after all one of the many things I have appreciated about your channel over the years. The amount of knowledge you share on why you made the decisions that were right for you vs other solutions available.
    3. Passports feel amazingly stable and sturdy from my experience. Even last spring at the Annapolis spring boat show on an awful weather day tied to the temporary docks she floated strong and sturdy. I would have never known how choppy the waters were outside.
    4. Hope to see you at the fall boat show though the youtube booth is often highly visited and very busy. I've only glanced a few youtubers from a distance due to the crowds, but still an amazing opportunity for many of us who follow your channels and projects.

  • @jonnooney7102
    @jonnooney7102 Год назад +36

    Two things....1) without putting the super sharp pencil to the estimate I think you are reasonably close in the ballpark at 147K. 2) It would be nice to see your time split about 50/50 between another project and sailing since DIY is what pulled me to your channel to start with.

    • @SailLife
      @SailLife  Год назад +24

      I'm very excited to refit another bigger boat! The biggest challenge is going to be finding the right hull/boat for us. I want to do ONE more boat - not two ;)

    • @ĶČXXĻ-ĀxÐ
      @ĶČXXĻ-ĀxРГод назад +2

      @@SailLifeNo dessert until you finish your supper.😂 Because technically you haven’t finished the rebuild of Athena. (Not completely. Does anyone really on a boat anyway? 🤔) Besides, you have certainly earned this time for yourself and Ava to cruise together. Enjoy it.
      I do understand the urge to work another project. Your content is still compelling without the need to be stuck in a purgatory of O’ Glorious Sanding all week. Just to have content for a 30 minute episode each week. Are we not entertained?

    • @rb-rq7kq
      @rb-rq7kq Год назад +1

      ​@SailLife find one on the great lakes. Storage and supplies are cheaper , it would be a good thing to work on over hurricane season and ava would be close to her parents house.

    • @philgray1023
      @philgray1023 Год назад +1

      ​@@SailLifeI actually think you are writing off that teak way too soon. It comes back beautifully. We used an old junked garden chair to get the teak for our hatch and it looked like new when finished.

  • @Regencyexpress1769
    @Regencyexpress1769 Год назад +3

    I think it’s safe to say the your boat refit skills are superior to most channels, that is your super-power. Do you need another boat , no. Would I enjoy watching you refit another boat , hell yeah !!!! You tech ideas and applications are second to none , attention to detail is next level , keep em coming !!!

  • @sailpunk1425
    @sailpunk1425 Год назад +4

    Can you stop saying "somewhat extensive refit" you did an awesome extensive refit of the boat. Honestly you are down playing the work you have done. I've followed you since you were considering living aboard and it always grates me that you don't take some pride in what you did. Honestly what you did to your boat is awesome. Take pride in what you did.

    • @charles.neuman18
      @charles.neuman18 Месяц назад

      I think he's mocking himself, in good humor, for calling it "somewhat extensive". Obviously it was an over-the-top extensive refit.

  • @henrymorgan3982
    @henrymorgan3982 Год назад +5

    In my book, Athena is perfect size and fit for you two. Any larger and things start to not only get harder to "handle," but cost goes up exponentially on everything. There is no harm in dreaming! Great video!

  • @bobadam7021
    @bobadam7021 Год назад

    I think John Kretchmer is the one celebrity I'd both like to have a beer with, and could probably have a beer with. I've listened to most of his books multiple times. The man has seemingly seen it all and done it all, but most importantly, keeps doing it. No offense Mads, I'm sure you'd also be great to have a beer with, or some gammel dansk..

  • @patrickcr689
    @patrickcr689 Год назад +16

    What a great episode ...really interesting..thank you guys. ....although you two are very dangerous! ...if I'm not careful I will end up in a shed with an old boat saying " it's all Mads and Evas fault !"😅

    • @SailLife
      @SailLife  Год назад +2

      Hehe, sorry about that :) You're completly right. Buying a project boat is a big commitment!

  • @ianmoore977
    @ianmoore977 Год назад

    The 57 sounds mighty interesting... space!!!

  • @SteifWood
    @SteifWood Год назад

    I once helped a friend's 47" sail his new but unspecific yacht up the Oslo Fjord. He had used 2 yrs to build the hull and semi-completed the rig it his back yard. The boat was definitively sailable as we cruised along in 10-12 knots in merely 10-15 knots wind. Why so fast? Apart from the bulkheads, subframe, floors, motor and the basic mechanical components the hull was completely empty. No seats or cabinets, no water or toilet and just a tied down metal ladder to get in and out of the 2 m deep interior. I remember he pointed out: when you have a project boat just "waterproof the thing," set sails and go sailing. That way you won't get burned out before the final fitting out.

  • @MattTordoff
    @MattTordoff Год назад

    100% agree that people are over concerned about osmosis. We bought ours with about a dozen or so small blisters, negotiated a discount and went sailing. In the words of our surveyor - no boats were ever sank from osmosis, but a fair few new ones were bought with the profits made from treating it.

  • @Itsthatoneguy371
    @Itsthatoneguy371 Год назад +1

    That is one of my favorite aspects of these videos, watching the build. Odd life crafting, Sampson boat co., and a few others, such a wealth of knowledge to be obtained on these videos.

  • @niklasloow1995
    @niklasloow1995 Год назад +2

    You are a complete madman and I would watch every episode of you two together refit a boat. 🎉

  • @DonovanCYoung
    @DonovanCYoung Год назад +6

    I love hearing the history of old boats, thanks guys!

  • @ianmoore977
    @ianmoore977 Год назад

    Do it. Buy it. Give us the more of your extraordinary boat building skills !!!

  • @aserta
    @aserta Год назад +1

    I chuckle every time Mads says "somewhat". It's like saying the Sun is "somewhat hot". :))

  • @TheSailingBrothers
    @TheSailingBrothers Год назад +1

    Just what I've been waiting for another boat project. A Bowman 57 so so sad. We have a rival 34

  • @kenyonstewart7120
    @kenyonstewart7120 10 месяцев назад

    Just a clarification on the cap rail issue Ben mentioned. There is no issue with the deck/hull joint at all, meaning no water comes into the boat through that joint. The issue is that there is a void under the cap rail that should have been filled with resin or something. Water gets in there and then will slowly drip down the side of the boat sometimes causing some mild stains. It's a cosmetic issue only which could be solved by removing the cap rail, filling with the epoxy foam like in your rudder and reinstalling teak. Also, while the side deck core can get wet on these, it really isn't that much of an issue as it's a narrow area and the laminate is quite thick, so they rarely get flexy.

  • @milt7348
    @milt7348 Год назад +1

    No, no, no, don't even think about that one. Stay safe and we'll see you next week.

  • @jamesgordon2289
    @jamesgordon2289 Год назад +2

    Loved this video. I think you basically have a choice, either spend the next 2-3 years enjoying sailing Athena and have a great time / lifestyle, or sell her now and start another DIY boat refit (with all the fun and satisfaction that brings). If you take the first choice, you may never get to the second choice . But if you take the second choice, you really miss out on the reward for all your hard work refitting Athena. Its a tough choice to make. Either way , it will be fun to keep watching you guys, whatever you do

  • @davidbrown8365
    @davidbrown8365 Год назад

    Yessss!! Mads and Ava are looking for a new project boat! I'm eager to follow along the hunt and the refit!!

  • @jazzyrick
    @jazzyrick Год назад +5

    A mid 40s(feet) center cockpit would be a good choice if you want to stick with a monohull IMO. The idea of a decent sized main cabin that that brings seems very appealing for a live-aboard couple. Of course a nice catamaran could also do that, but likely at more cost and complexity.

  • @PristineTX
    @PristineTX Год назад +2

    I'd love to see you take on that Catamaran...

  • @AquaticZissou
    @AquaticZissou Год назад +1

    Awesome! I hope you guys will make more videos like this! Please and thank you.

  • @seccat
    @seccat Год назад +5

    Can’t wait for the next rebuild

    • @SailLife
      @SailLife  Год назад +8

      Me too! Cruising is awesome but I'm not super in love with filming the cruising stuff. I'd much rather film DIY stuff :)

    • @silvanocometta9760
      @silvanocometta9760 Год назад +1

      ​@@SailLifeWise words!

  • @bowelguy4841
    @bowelguy4841 Год назад +2

    Oh man that old collect call trick to get picked up at the mall! Those were the days lol.

    • @BadenBadenSwitzerBaden
      @BadenBadenSwitzerBaden Год назад +1

      you had to make that (ahem) quarter (ahem) do a lot in a short amount of time.

  • @fsj197811
    @fsj197811 Год назад

    Next boat?! You put in YEARS on that one and you're already looking for the next project? I love it!!! Some people like the fixing process MORE than utilizing whatever car, boat, truck, they fixed. Thanks for sharing and enjoy the hunt for your next project.

  • @endall39
    @endall39 Год назад

    Great vid! I love Teak, but all that dark wood would not be a pleasant environment over time. Mixing in some rich wood with a lot of light colored paint (like Athena) is the way to go, I think.

  • @SuperPancake06
    @SuperPancake06 Год назад

    Love the Passport 47. Find a center cockpit version though!

  • @JakobEngl
    @JakobEngl 8 месяцев назад

    Great video

  • @pmnfernando
    @pmnfernando Год назад

    havent been on your channel for months and i gotta say this is defo your element: searching for the real gems out there and considering refitting them.

  • @ChrisHarding-lk3jj
    @ChrisHarding-lk3jj Год назад

    That Bowman 57 was definitely too far gone and cutting it up for scrap is definitely the best use of it.

  • @bobadam7021
    @bobadam7021 Год назад

    Oh for a good video series Sailing Seabird is fixing up one of these yard sunken treasures in France. On a shoestring budget.

  • @edvinolofsson2282
    @edvinolofsson2282 Год назад +3

    Best episode in a while! I feel that you are sailng this youtubechannel in the right direction :)

  • @aquasapien9275
    @aquasapien9275 Год назад

    Aloha . Did you happen to see a Han Christian? I'll refit next to you if so 😊.
    Fair winds dear friends.

  • @jeffkatzer
    @jeffkatzer Год назад

    That was fun.

  • @EuroNeuro
    @EuroNeuro Год назад

    Too early, now it's just too satisfying to see the fruits of your labor. My vote is anyway for an aluminium boat so it's more safe and you can go to any latitude. Especially if you will have children down the line this will give you peace of mind.

  • @brucerleech
    @brucerleech Год назад

    thank you

  • @sailingmoonshadow3169
    @sailingmoonshadow3169 Год назад

    Sad to see you leave Prickly Bay. I hope well catch up somewhere down the line 👍😅

  • @talon1o1
    @talon1o1 Год назад +1

    My weekend is now complete!

  • @bradkuether3561
    @bradkuether3561 Год назад +7

    Passport 47 needs to be turned into fishing lure weights as well. That's a "one dollar nightmare boat" for sure.

  • @sailingbronco9869
    @sailingbronco9869 Год назад +1

    You already know that refitting any boat in a crowded boat yard is nearly impossible. Boat yards are for short maintenance projects. A refit like this needs a dedicated space where you can spread out and have all of the tools necessary within reach. An advantage of this yard is all of the dedicated professionals available but that will drive the cost up considerably. Better wait until you can find a spot where an enclosed space is readily available and one that is somewhat climate controlled. That will make the project available 24/7 and easier to stay motivated. Good luck with your search!

  • @Megadoculous
    @Megadoculous Год назад

    Bonus points for the harmonized "See yoooou" in the outro!

  • @BobbieGWhiz
    @BobbieGWhiz Год назад +5

    I used to think Mads what your real name, but now that I see you’re considering another project so soon, I think it’s a nickname given to you by those who know you too well.

    • @SailLife
      @SailLife  Год назад +10

      Hahaha, acutally the name is pronounced "mas" in (the "d" is silent). So it's more like "más" in Spanish... as in... más DIY por favor 😁

    • @dickdaley9059
      @dickdaley9059 Год назад +2

      “No, Mas!” Better projects tend to find you…not you find them. 👀

  • @schipp7
    @schipp7 Год назад

    Don't stop looking, sharing ideas or all the projects. I've been following a lot of your fellow RUclips cruisers and at least half have bought NEW multihulls.
    I won't be getting my fixer upper FIX on new boat channels. Boating is one continuous Project, why remove that element. Have you guys gone diving again? Sprinkle more ashore adventures in like Spain, Portugal?

  • @sailinglongwinded7329
    @sailinglongwinded7329 Год назад

    Just watching keeps me motivated for our refit! Like many others, it's awesome to hear you talking about a refit again.

  • @jamesconger8509
    @jamesconger8509 Год назад

    My comment on the Passport 47- Run away as fast as you can! If only it had been closed up for all that time.

  • @coco19661
    @coco19661 Год назад

    Good video

  • @mortenjrgensen4630
    @mortenjrgensen4630 Год назад

    See you👍🏽🥰

  • @DJW007
    @DJW007 Год назад +1

    Mads I’ve been around boats almost of my life, take my advice there’s ALWAYS ALWAYS another boat, keep cruising enjoy yourself for couple years then you can return to looking for a larger boat DIY.

  • @sailingeden9866
    @sailingeden9866 Год назад +1

    That was very good wisdom about sailing and refitting an old boat. Sailing Uma has completely gutted their boat for a refit.

  • @michaeljgibb
    @michaeljgibb Год назад

    I love that you are friends with Odd Life. I started watching your refit videos at the same time and love both of your adventures. I’m excited that both of your families are living your dreams. I also watched Expedition Evens. I’m excited to see all your adventures. I liked your idea of helping other people on the east coast with projects. I wish you luck on your efforts to find your next project, I see from the comments that a lot of people are like me and liked your refit videos. I wish that you could get something set up so you could live your dream of sailing, but also figure out a way to keep your subscriber base happy with your content. Good luck. Maybe a way to keep your base happy could be for you to do what you did on this video, review boats, and then give realistic expectations of cost and refit time. Again. Good luck you guys. I’ll tell you honestly, I haven’t watched your videos for a while, but when I saw your review , it drew me back.

  • @sailinghaldis
    @sailinghaldis Год назад +1

    We saw your boat, but not you in Tenerife. I was with John during the Dismasting which of course led to his long stay in Mindello. I’m so glad that you both got to meet him. He’s a gem. I posted videos of our adventure.

    • @SailLife
      @SailLife  Год назад

      Such a small world! I think John mentioned you when we were talking in Mindelo :) It's a shame we did cross paths in Tenerife. Are you by chance coming to the Annapolis boat show? :)

    • @sailinghaldis
      @sailinghaldis Год назад

      That is a big maybe. I have family in the area and love Lewnes’ Steakhouse. So there’s plenty of reason to go. Just need some time from work. If I do, I will look for you.

  • @Dalm8tns
    @Dalm8tns Год назад +5

    Shame to see 2 total losses. My boat is in the same yard but I put it there 5 months ago and will be back soon. Hope to see you there.

    • @SailLife
      @SailLife  Год назад +2

      If you're around in late November or early December we can grab a drink :)

  • @DuaneDiddley
    @DuaneDiddley Год назад

    That “mum, Ava, at the mall, pick me up” was gold😂

  • @jameshansen1256
    @jameshansen1256 Год назад +1

    Mads, WOW!! Enjoy the fruits of labor sail on. I sailed with an elderly guy who spent 12 years building a Condor 28 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and when finished he was to old to sail without my help. Long story short ENJOY your boat you’ve done an exceptional job of the restoration. James Hansen ( Danish) Gallivant Catalina 36 Escanaba on Lake Michigan

  • @maryjnorwood3962
    @maryjnorwood3962 Год назад

    Great episode. Currently in year two of refitting our 1966 Alberg 35, which is four hours from our house….but we LOVE boat work. 😎😎😎

  • @nickdj1331
    @nickdj1331 Год назад +2

    Really enjoying this new type of content!

  • @thefamilydud2225
    @thefamilydud2225 Год назад

    The old saying, ‘you are either a sailor or a builder, ‘ comes to mind.

  • @themk5986
    @themk5986 Год назад

    I also love the DIY I hope you do another refit.

  • @lb9364
    @lb9364 Год назад

    "Mom? Eva. Pick me up at the mall. Bye." Cracked me up.

  • @zeilgenot
    @zeilgenot Год назад

    Passport 47? Go!
    Looking forward!!!

  • @xavpil2
    @xavpil2 Год назад

    Eva: you got me twice!! “We bought it”😂

  • @paulnelson8945
    @paulnelson8945 Год назад

    What a fantastic idea for a video guys! You should try and do similar videos in other ports. Great job. Love it!

  • @MCCRITTERS
    @MCCRITTERS Год назад

    Way beyond my refitting skill and ambition, but I am sure that someone would have a lot of fun to refit that beautiful sailboat.

  • @patrickrochel9827
    @patrickrochel9827 Год назад

    Great episode guys, what an amazing couple of boats

  • @crpeterson01
    @crpeterson01 Год назад

    I'm ready for a new project boat! I don't boat but live watching your videos. My wife all why😂.

  • @greg23ton
    @greg23ton Год назад

    Go for it

  • @soylentgreen326
    @soylentgreen326 Год назад

    Buy it buy it ❤

  • @brentspang9092
    @brentspang9092 Год назад

    I hate to say it because you just “finished” Athena but a new boat project gets me excited!

  • @Rittlesleo
    @Rittlesleo Год назад

    I can't believe you would entertain such a project when you have a beautiful boat. What could possibly be a compelling reason? Sail on!

  • @geraldhenrickson7472
    @geraldhenrickson7472 Год назад +3

    That was fun. Lets do it again soon. BTW, I believe your cost estimate is quite close yet the time needed to complete would be more like 5 years. Either way a HUGE commitment.

  • @blyslv1
    @blyslv1 Год назад

    An episode or two focusing on a DIY boat for a beginner, say around 32 to 37 ft could be interesting. Bonus points for finding and describing the right balance between the need for DIY and just pure sailing fun. I suppose at a certain point it becomes a 'how to sail' episode rather than cool projects, so even more production challenges!

  • @1240enzo
    @1240enzo Год назад +1

    Alas, looking at what you showed of the 57ft boat, unless you were a masochist with more money than sense, it’s landfill. The 47ft boat would I suspect be possible but the time and money required unless one could do it pretty much all one’s self be prohibitive and again not really viable. I have just bought a little 1974 30ft Swanson (Australian boat), with a huge ocean racing and cruising history, and while it’s had many great upgrades there is still plenty of work ahead in it for me. Asides it needing to be completely repainted on the outside, and requires some systems updates, there is more than enough down below to be done to make it more practical (storage, galley improvements, fridge etc). I am sure it’s going to test my abilities and limited budget. Still, all the timber trim on deck now looks great and up forward is completed re finishes, well asides the chain locker.
    Mads, just enjoy Athena and keep sailing. Afterall, it’s why you restored the boat, seriously you don’t really want go through all that again, it’s way too much work, time and money.

  • @rossarthur116
    @rossarthur116 Год назад

    Good numbers, thanks. Currently pricing a warrior 38 ready to sail compared to a 52' custom aluminum yacht project, this has been very useful for rough comparison.

  • @craigweems
    @craigweems Год назад +2

    I would assume that your potential income is split between You Tube and the eventual sale of Athena. Your channel seems to have a unique split between boat repairs and a travelogue. Should you finish all your repairs I imagine your viewership will drop. I expect that you realize that once a project is complete the hunt for its replacement must be found. As such you not only must find a new project but you have to find a locale close to boatyards supplies and the various nautical vendors and personal needs for convenient medical care and air travel. I suggest something that I bet is not on your list: competent and reliable labor for renovations and childcare (someday). I suggest that part of your allure is that you complete well thought out projects on quick delivery schedules. To keep the magic going getting a bigger boat is a given and furthermore you follow the market which is obviously moving towards multihulls. When this new project is complete you will deserve a good return on your labors. I also suggest that you employ full time labor so that there is is a steady flow of accomplishments to attract new readership and keep the existing viewers. Also having help to maintain momentum will allow you to pursue new activities that would interest viewers
    Like see parents, develop friendships with other sailers and attend boat shows. Also should there eventually be a child in the mix you need to to have a plan in place. Lastly bigger boats have bigger problems with longer delivery on needed parts. Also give some thought on the future and and what complimentary boat business might suit either one of you.

  • @lyfandeth
    @lyfandeth Год назад

    Mads, when a boat gets dropped on its side, the tabbing for every bulkhead and cabinet can broken. Meaning total rebuild. And unless you can get masts shipped down as deck cargo, normally they'll have to be sleeved. Gobs of things you wouldn't suspect.

  • @edfrhes
    @edfrhes Год назад

    In the US there's plenty of good deals on boats in decent shape. I didn't look at the estimate but labor or at least living expenses need to be included.

  • @d.j.robinson9424
    @d.j.robinson9424 Год назад

    I'm sure you guys will find just the right one 👍👍💙⛵

  • @perstridh4545
    @perstridh4545 Год назад

    Do it! I would love to come along and follow the rebuild. Surely you wouldn’t have to gut the entire interior.

  • @di3352
    @di3352 Год назад

    Thanks for the video. As usual, watching from Queensland, Australia.

  • @briansvacina7076
    @briansvacina7076 Год назад

    Maybe you guys could do an episode of what your ideal boat would look like, size and amenities?

  • @japc4326
    @japc4326 Год назад +2

    Agree with a solid fiberglass hull and moisture levels but wow the rest of that Passport is a mess. I don't think anything in the cabin is salvage worthy. Gutting it all and doing a quick but efficient interior design with plywood and fiberglass would make the most sense, but electronics, plumbing and A/C, rigging and engine work would easily eat up 100K and that is on the cheap! Sad ending!,,,John

  • @jasongallant9121
    @jasongallant9121 Год назад

    I'll do it!

  • @bentaylor4570
    @bentaylor4570 Год назад +1

    This was a great video. I enjoy your attention to detail about boat “hunting”, even if you don’t plan to buy one. Wink wink.
    I want a Hunter 29. I am 5’10’’ and want something i can stand in and still trailer while being large enough to take places and spend the weekend. I do have a land loving wife and kids so moving onto a boat is off the table. I only tell you this i case you find something and can add content that would help me in making my own decision one day.

  • @svbarryduckworth628
    @svbarryduckworth628 Год назад

    Epic troll is epic.
    Bravo Mads.

  • @tonycampbell1178
    @tonycampbell1178 Год назад +6

    That woodworking looked truly awesome!

  • @nodogrunner
    @nodogrunner Год назад

    It would be nice to see the interior updated but tastefully so. Faux teake deck?

  • @nordiccitizen
    @nordiccitizen Год назад +1

    Would love to see you guys do a project boat, love seeing you work, its always enjoyable :D

    • @SailLife
      @SailLife  Год назад +5

      It's just a matter of time! We got to save up a little bit and find the right boat but it will happen in the not too distant future :)

    • @nordiccitizen
      @nordiccitizen Год назад

      @@SailLife awesome, i'll look forward to it!

  • @stimpsonjcat67
    @stimpsonjcat67 Год назад

    7:30 OMG! A pay phone!!!

  • @iwoodie
    @iwoodie Год назад

    I think you both should do more often a review. You did a good job!😅

  • @joaomanuelfabiaodasilva6854
    @joaomanuelfabiaodasilva6854 Год назад +1

    Mads is dying for some more "oh glorious sanding"!!!! He´s lost it for good!!!! Ava's gonna kill you... don't do it.... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH This was a really cool video!! Stay safe guys!

  • @bencovington6180
    @bencovington6180 Год назад

    you got to meet john???!!! lucky ducks

    • @SailLife
      @SailLife  Год назад

      Super nice guy! We had dinner one night and I got to go aboard Quetzal :)

  • @superformOG
    @superformOG Год назад

    Mads, the hanging light at 12:44 with the fresnel lens is a den haan rotterdam anker licht and new they are worth about 1000 euro, you can pick then up for 100-200 from second hand stores. I use one of these (that i refurbished) as an anchor light on my albin ballad

  • @shawngreenwood7288
    @shawngreenwood7288 Год назад

    I think Ava has a great idea, your next boat should be a cat, sailing in Caribbean and Pacific is cat sailing meca. Now, if your head north than differently stay with a mono hull. 😅 i am after just an armchair sailor so my vote doesn't count 😅