My Salvaged Catamaran gets Salvaged Chainplates | Wildling Sailing 

Your welding has improved immensely Mark. Well done. Looking forward to seeing you back at the boat.

Wanna know what I think, Mark? I think yer dad is feeling very validated by having you work with him in his shop. From one putterer to another - I really liked having my kids, and now grandkids doing and learning beside me in mine.

thing are working out well for you. I lived on a sailboat for 20 years and did all my own repairs and upgrades. now that I am in my late 70's it is too much work. I really think it is great what you are accomplishing. Make sure you thank your dad a lot. You are very lucky to have him.

Overkill to the max on them backing plates. Great job with the welding. Another skill well done!

Great job Mark but I guess the next problem you’ll have is how to attach these incredibly strong steel reinforced backing plates to your already weak spongy bulkheads. Two different materials? Remember ocean gate!!!

Your dad is the epitome of what made Britain great. Now you have his welding skills under your belt, and I'm sure many others, have a rethink on those rickety engine mounts you were making. Keep up the good work!

The only criticism is that those plates will be there long after the rest of the boat. Good job Mark and Dad.

The backing plates look great.its not a super yatch. A coat of paint over the top, and the peace of mind knowing that they are strong.that's the goal. Well done.

Those welds will hold up to some heavy weather. I don't know if you know but I would use separate wire brush and disks for each type of metal Ie Ali, stainless or mild to prevent contamination and stuff

Two things. First, your dad is a Rockstar! Hopefully one day, you can impart what you have learned to your own son. Second, your video editing has increasingly gotten better and more enjoyable to watch. Keep learning and growing. The channel is getting better every month.

I like your music These chain plates look like they will be the strongest part of the boat.

Dude!! that boat is way awesome, because if you are sly, you shouldn't need spend anywhere close 30 k to fix her up, and when you're done you will have a great boat that is worth 3x's that, especially in what she will give you as far as a great sailing boat. Wharram was a genius, when he designed these. some of the best boats ever to ply a chop! on tops of that you will gained skills that last a lifetime, and you can even use to make money when travelling!

Texas Flag in a Brit garage? Y'all just earned a thumbs up from here deep in the Heart of Texas !!! Good video

Very strong, hand crafted with a newly learned skill, recycled material and you're happy with them. It's a win.

Those backing plates look fantastic mate, waste not want not is always a fantastic philosophy... material is material after all... brilliant 👏

You and your father make a great team. As always Mark, "Brick By Brick".

As a dad when I see footage of you working with your dad and uncle in his garage my heart fills up. Great videos. ❤

AhMazing! In almost a year…try to count All the things you’ve accomplished on your ‘scrapped’ boat. Congrats and I Always look forward to your next vlog.

Great job welding the backing plates. You're turning into a regular craftsman with a wide range of skills. Mark, you have surely surprised a large portion of your viewership, but I never doubted you for a second. Lol, maybe just a little bit. Well done!!

I am learning to weld (at 75). No boat though. Good Luck with your catamaran project!

I can't imagine anyone making a negative comment about those chain plates. They're great. I was so concerned about the area where the chainplates mount on the hulls and now it makes perfect sense. Well done and a huge improvement on the original design.

Welcome back! Like the chain plates. Thet appear to be solid!

Keep up the great work Mark! Your parents are amazing people. I can't wait to see you sailing the world, and I hope you take your parents out on a small adventure. You built it as a family and you should enjoy it as a family. You are an inspiration to us all. 😊

Ddddduuuuude…. Guess who’s back… Mark is back 🎶🎶 Going ride them waves this year 🎉🎉

You built some cool parts for your boat with your own hands…and learned to weld. Win-win! Great job, Man!

Hi Mark, I'm going to be nice as you asked. Welding is awesome, and things are coming alone nicely, Dad is a huge help, too, but where's Mum we miss her on the videos. Keep going, you are getting there, and soon you will be sailing. Cheers Craig UK

As a Texan, it's suprising to see a Texas flag in a British garage. I like it, and your videos! Keep 'em coming and I'll keep watchin. Cheers!

Fantastic, look forward to seeing them going in !

Those backing plates are the "bees knees" and will give you so much peace of mind on the security of your rig under full sail.

I know it’s easier said than done, but if people have criticisms most likely they’re sitting on their couch wishing they were doing what you’re doing. You’re doing it just keep plugging along and push it to the side. Like I said, easier said than done. I’m proud of you and enjoy watching you grow and learn. Plus it takes a lot of courage to put yourself out there on the Internet for all the world to see…

MATE YOU WELD BETTER THAN A LOT OF PPL THAT HAVE BEEN WELDING FOR YEARS.

Excellent - a good coherent story well filmed with some excellent music.

Love your mother and dad! Mark your so lucky!!!

Your uncle is a great help. Between your Father and your Uncle you are in good hands and an unbelievable amount of knowledge. You are very fortunate. I will say it again and probably will through out your build you have an amazing ear for great music. Well done on your welding. 😊🎉🎉❤

What a great workshop your dad has! And you’re doing great work in there. 👍

Nice job Mark. Love that you’ll tackle projects and learn new skills along the way.

Great Job Mark!! Love watching you learn and work with your Dad. Joining your family to help out. Keep up the great work!

Thanks for sharing - well done on the backing plates, they really look quite functional if not "pretty".

Have a like, a comment, and a Happy New Year to you and your parents. I always find cost content interesting.

I would be over the moon with the final product you have produced…well done, not bad for a non-welder. 👍🏼

A good tip to help when welding stainless is to brace it up while your welding it, that's how you eliminate a fair amount of warpage. Its important not to grind away too much of the weld to make it look pretty you want to have strength and integrity left after you've finished cleaning up the weld. but looks like it should be ok for what your using it for. nice to see you've acquired some welding skills. Mark. Its a handy skill to have.

Well done mate a skill passed on from the older generation never stop learning 👍

The strength of your rig won't be in doubt that's for sure, nice work both of you...

They look to be really strong chainplates. Good idea to spread the load onto the bulkhead. Well done Mark and Dad.

Well done Mark, keep it up.

Good job and don’t worry about the haters … you are doing it 99% of the haters not keep on the nice project

Keep up the work, Mark. You're a legend and an inspiration

The welds look like they have good penetration and no obvious voids. I wish my learning was a quick as yours. Keep going I think you’ll have a world traveler in no time.

This boat will be worth every penny you spent on it just for all the things it will teach you between now and the time you set sail on your adventure not to mention the education you have already gotten so here's to another semester in the school of hard knocks so far your grade point is excellent ... that's how most folks get their education and I'm no exception that's how I learned all the things I never knew I didn't know ...I'm 79 so I should know by now so smooth seas and following winds my friend

Great to see the stainless operation! Those are some beefy backing plates!

Mark, you're getting to be a dab hand now at all this engineering milarky !! 😊. You actually look good holding these tools now. Its great to see. Still a massive task ahead of you but You got a great team behind you and were all willing you to get it done and have faith in you. Well done you. 👏 👍

Well done Mark, Your dad must be so proud of you. I also love watching the vids your mum and dad are in, the accent is brilliant.

British engineering at it's finest! That's what you call built to last.

It was good to see you back on , I was a wielder on the rail road and putting in the button wields was a good idea we did those on rail cars because of metal separation, also because I worked at a fab shop could you have not just bent a piece of metal in a 90 degree angle if you had the material, looking forward to your next project.

You and your dad are an awesome combo!

Feeding the algorithm gods… enjoy your videos… Cheers

doubling up on the stainless will help you be an ocean cruiser verses a costal cruiser. good work Mark, and as always a bif shout out to your Dad for putting so much energy into your project...cheers

Solid work. Looks like you now have the strongest bits of the boat in your hands.

Great job with the plates, but also the camera work and video editing. I'm glad you took on this project in spite of the naysayers.

You learning to weld will be a great asset!!

Mark great job on this video. Always love watching you and your dad working together.

Good job to you and Dad....that man is not afraid of work. Nice shop....nice to see the usa has your support. Everything you're doing is workmanlike for sure...keep up the good job.

I think you are doing very well . The knowledge you are gaining is priceless !

Its all starting to come together. Great job on the plates, and nothing wrong in recycling steel.

More then good enough!! Great DIY job Mark and dad..and mum in the support behind the scene role this time🎉❤ Bravely forward in 2024..sail by today's wind..or at least try😅

highly recommend predrilling your backing plates, oversize holes, weld seal the plates together. Much easier in a workshop.

Thanks Mark you are an inspiration.

Welding is improving, not shabby. Under the watchful eye of dad. Till 2 weeks.

Well done, man. Plus, working with your Dad has to be special.

Keep up the momentum - I'm really enjoying the progress.

Mark, for your chain plates are you going to get ahold of a foundry and have some bronze ones built or are you going to stick with making your own with stainless steel?? Those backing plates are definitely going to be indestructible and overbuilt but the material was free and all you had to do is provide the elbow grease and sweat.. its pretty cool being an American and seeing your dad fly our flag and a Texas state flag.. also see the southern USA being represented in the loft.. how cool..

Wow, you weld better than some that have done for years. 👍🏼. Free steel another win 👍🏼. Dad and you make a great team. These are the time you will remember with a smile on your face when your old and gray. Quality time with dad. Love your dad, he is a real hands on guy and so hard working. Mom where are you….lol…love you also, we know you work hard also. ❤

It's great to see someone correctly using a grinder cutting disc :D

Your dad is a great guy! I worked in metal fabrication for about 40 years, I’m sure I could have made the chainplates easier, but not necessarily better. That said, the rest of your dad’s mechanical skills far exceed mine! You’re a lucky man!

Nothing wrong with a bit of over engineering! Good work, Mark!

Great to see you welding now. Mate your very watchable and you edit the weekly episodes leaving us itching to know what next. So glad you bought this boat rather than the other one on the other side of the world as that would have been a nightmare.

Maybe you drill the holes for the chainplates and weld them shut also. Then you keep the cavity between the plates closed. Stainless might tend to rust with salt and moist in absence of oxygen. Great backing plates!

I wouldn’t worry about what anyone else thinks about the chain plates, if your Dad thinks they’re going to work, they will! I’m still so glad that you decided to take on this project, I feel like it’s going to be the one that you’re happy with, you’re already learning so many new things like the Welding! You can always stop and find welding jobs if you ever need to, but more importantly you’re becoming self - sustaining……Hope you had a Happy New Year!!

You AND your dad (and mom) are HEROS!

Excellent team work and very smart to tie in the bulkhead! Even better is how much you saved repurposing the stainless! Hope you can continue scavanging and get the project completed for next to nothing! You have two holes in the water where the money goes after all! 👍

Good work getting those chainplates done and welded. Once in the boat, they will do the job, bumps and all.😊

I just want to say i really enjoy watching your videos and i wish luck on your project !

Other skills you have improved greatly are your videography/ editing skills👍

Looking solid!

Good job on the welding.

Always enjoy your videos. Keep them coming

Awesome skills to learn to have you could in the time try your hand at Tig welding. You can build a lot of things in aluminum too for your boat engine mount sail plate windless anchor plate etc.. 😊😊😊 keep up the amazing work.

as a novice welder you realize the importance of proper preparation of the piece prior to the actual weld. Well done Mark.

Your welding has come along ... nice beads along the edges. Did you mark out the locations of the holes on the template? It would probably be much easier to get all of the holes drilled with a drill press, rather than trying to go through 6mm of stainless with nothing but a hand drill back at the boat! Keep up the good work!

Very nicely done. Thank you for your good quality videos. 😊

Looking great, Mark! Love watching you work with your Dad.

Nice job Mark 👍🏻 Looking good and will be very strong. Keep up the good work 💪🏻

I'm always glad to see your dad helping you navigate through your fabrication process. How's that Vette project coming?

Great that you have repurposed that 316 SS Mark, great outcome.

Awesome work Mark and your dad of course, he is a legend. If the backing plates are overkill then you won’t be worrying about them whereas if you just went with the 3mm you might have had a nagging worry in your head and I’m sure there will be plenty of other things to worry about. As for your welding, it looks great to me, I’m no expert but yours is a million times neater than mine. Look forward to the next video. Andy UK

FINALLY Mark !! You have for the 1st time in your Refit Over-Engineered a very crucial aspect of required rigging. PLEASE keep up with that style of Over Engineering Everything, So you boat will last more than 6 months. Those Chainplates attached to bulkheads should last 16 Years !! or until the wood behind them falls apart at least. Whenever you Over Do anything related to fixing a sailboat ⛵️ You have done it the minimum standards required to be safe. Listening to your subscribers is helping you immensely. Cheers & Beers Buddy Chris & Stella Sv Hydra ( sold ) Sv Jaz & now .... Captain Vantastic ! lol

If your bluetti battery packs will run your welder you have a skill that you can trade while cruising the world. Small jobs for some small cash or other services. Very handy. Now get a good sewing machine for sail repair and canvas work. Good job.

Happy new year to all keep it up its coming together

Great story telling. You are into the nitty gritty of boat Reno (and eventually sailing) and that is genuine. Good one.

Tip: if you're working with 3mm you could use bending to create the angle shape and double them up to 6mm after. Saves you a difficult corner weld..... Anyway, your mast will never fall off with these backing plates. Great job.