Paid $57,000, 5 months later valued at $225,000! 

I want to elaborate on the amount of work and "was it worth it", even though I said I probably would not do it again, yes it was still worth it and we definitely don't regret it! Next time I would maybe try to have 2-4 months more time to be able to work in a bit more relaxed pace. But this time we were limited on time as we wanted to try and make it up the US west coast before the winter (did not really happen in the end though..). The boatyard period just quite insane, managing so many different boat projects at the same time is very taxing. What you might see here on the YT videos is people doing one task at a time in an organized manner, but in a real "total refit" you're actually juggling a hundred different things at the same time (especially if you're in a hurry). And with both of us also working remotely at our actual jobs, it was just a bit too much. Each day was pretty much the same: breakfast, boat work at least until dark, then a microwave meal and laptop work until late in the night.. Anyway, after these projects Lumi is ready to float, even though we still have a lot left to do! :) This is for now the last video of the refit series... Next up is actual sailing, woohooo! If you're new here, make sure to check out the beginnings of this project: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PqXUUrIZKmI.html Other than that, thank you for watching! If you want to support the project on Patreon, check the site here: www.patreon.com/alluringarctic

You guys are really hardworking and knowledgeable. Fun to watch.

What many fail to understand is the amount of knowledge and skill necessary to pull off a project of this magnitude. A minority of individuals have a matching skill set necessary for completion. To understand where you're positioned on the know-how scale is paramount. What the two of you accomplished in months, may take years for less knowledgeable individuals. I salute your knowledge, skill set, and the sweat equity both of you applied to this project. 👏 🖖

This have been project worth its name and no misstakes, I don´t even want to guess how many houres you have put into it! And as a verry late tip: If you need to grind, cut or saw aluminium again, use wax (beeswax or petroleum based) on the blades or discs. It will make for easier cuts and extends the life of the tools,discs and blades! Fair winds and following seas!!!

I for one thank you for being so candid and honest about taking on a project boat. As you said there are what seems like hundreds of channels now of people taking on these project boats and I won't say they're dishonest but they do leave out a lot of the details about what this takes to accomplish. I'd imagine that in most of the cases the amount of money for new parts and the time it takes to get it all done are not really being disclosed completely. When you figure your hours which we all have a very finite amount of and no one knows for sure just how many they have left the cost of doing a refit like your's and others is truly astronomical. The amount of sheer determination and suffering, yes suffering, a project like this requires should never be underestimated. There are quite literally hundreds if not thousands of failed projects in boat yards and marinas and that's one of the main reasons behind those same facilities no longer allowing live aboard project boats to be birthed or dry docked in them. To take something like this on takes a special type of person and mindset. Now I'm not trying to dissuade anyone from doing this if it is their dream but you must know going in that this is neither easy or the fastest most affordable way to get out there and live your dream. You can find older built like tank vessels in the 28' to even 38' range that are both affordable and pretty much ready to go. With compared to something like you've done here really no work at all to make them truly seaworthy and ready to provide you with a safe and stable home on the water. Sorry for this book of a comment but I just felt I had to both commend you and support what you've said in this video. You and your lady are truly inspirational in what you've accomplished and the fact you're being one hundred percent open and honest about it is amazing. I truly wish more channels like yours would do the same. So thank you for saying what needs to be said about this new craze on RU-vid and other forms of social media as it really is like the new get rich quick scheme. This is not easy nor is it affordable without things like sponsors supplying free or heavily discounted gear and materials. So if you decide to attempt something like this make sure you are committed and able to see it through with all of the funds, time and amount of sheer back breaking labor these project boats will require. Fair winds, following seas, safe travels and God Bless...

I find how humble you two are amazing. The boat is simply priceless because of both your time, soul, and hearts

You took what would probably be a 12-24 month refit and squeezed it into five months. The projects you tackled would have stopped many people from finishing the refit. You guys did an incredible job! 🎉

Really nice to see you two again. So impressive you didn't abandon Lumi for second time in her life. I'm overwhelmed by Sovhi managing to work fulltime on her dissertation at the same time she put in fulltime grinding old paint and grime. I've tried something similar myself but had to toss in the academic towel. Kudos Sohvi.💃

You have masterfully solved the project in an amazingly short time. That's the way for both of you; I take my hat off to your success.

This man has so much patience. Good for you!

You lucked out with getting a valuable boat in pretty good condition and invested a lot of sweat equity and money into it to bring it up to great condition. You and Sovie should be proud of your efforts.

A boat that can make your dreams come true is priceless.

I like how your so honest, alot will not see a 10 minute fix turn into a 2 or 3 hour ordeal.

Many congratulations to you both, and to your helpers for completing so much hard work. I've spent plenty of time living aboard and maintaining an older boat, so I absolutely understand the magnitude of your achievement. May you and Lumi see many wonderful adventures and many miles of majestic waters.

I was really considering of buying on old "Linnakevene" from the FDF auction and turn it into a pleasure boat, as I'm very familiar with that old army transport motorboat type. That particular boat is actually our neighbour at the winter storage as we speak and I even met the new owner! The amount of work and money you would need to invest for refiting something like that, will never pay up. Then again if you build something for your self and you do not have plans ever to sell, things become very different! The new owner is planing to sell the boat as it is, so I still have time to reconsider... ;-)

I am uncertain how you completed this refit in just 5 months. Amazing accomplishment. Congratulations.

Congratulations! You two pulled off an absolutely Herculean task most people simply could not do. I'm so happy to see you getting back in the water, go enjoy your refitted home, I wish you fair winds.

After plowing my driveway in the -27C winter; I caught this latest video of yours and settled in to watch while warming up my toes. I enjoy these glimpses into your lives and commend you both! Thank you!

You have accomplished a huge amount in a short time. Well done. These projects are "worth it" for other reasons than monetary gains.

can see the big amount of work you guys have put into it is obvious- looking forward to posts when the trip starts

Your description of the parallel lives (both continuing your normal remote work whilst refitting) you both led during this insanely fast refit was a recipe for a *_relationship breakdown._* Congratulations to both of you for managing crazy lifestyles and keeping your relationship ❤ going. Don't ask me how I know anything about the effect that _"working your ass off can jeopardise a relationship."_ 🙄

Nothing more expensive that a cheap boat. Thumbs up for watering the birds. Dont know how you handled the heat, must have been/is brutal.

This project has been awesome to watch. You guys put in an unbelievable amount of effort in this. Who cares what the value of the boat is, it's your home

Looks like Charlie did a good job. Nice welds.

hard drive might be recoverable, hope you still have it

Just when I was wondering how you two were doing...this video arrived. You have turned your time and effort into a new home anyone would be proud to own. Thanks for taking the time to show us this welcome update. I am really looking forward to your upcoming adventures. Congratulations and smooth sailing.

That's an outstanding body of work you've completed. Congratulations to you both

Its nice to see some real honesty on RU-vid.

Having worked on many house restorations the question, was it worth it, always comes up. It all depends on the long range goal. As far as value goes a home, like a boat, becomes more about maintaining and appreciating its value over time and less about the cost of making it seaworthy and functional. Short term pain for long term gain. ❤

Well done Dudes. You achieved an awful lot in such a short time and now have a boat fit for purpose. Looking forward to your adventures up north.

Sweat equity is always undervalued because it's a labor of love! You'll enjoy the sailing experiences and that's priceless! 🤠

Great project and you finished! It's not about the money. This is the boat you wanted, to fit your needs for your type of sailing. It's brilliant. Now you will go and sail north. which is what you planned all along the way. Fair winds and good luck. Enjoy your hard earned trip north. 😀

What I like the most is the understated attitude and approach to the refit, the sailing, the effort. I don't watch sailing videos that depend on clickbait, contrived drama, idiotic and naive acting...I guess I really don't watch any. Thousands of miles of solo bluewater, more of deliveries, I'd sail with you guys.

As a landlubber with no sailing experience, I have enjoyed your videos in your previous boat. But this project has been something else, you have both done a brilliant job and I will look forward to your voyage up the Pacific and through the North West Passage.

You guys are amazing! I thought it was very good of you to think about the Ducks and Geese too!

I won't hold you for an inability to make it work "financially" but I do believe you are on your way to your future, Fair sailing. For me a watcher. you guys did GOOD!

Yay a new video

I think you were right. I think you got a good deal on a boat due to the former owners neglect. That said, i hope you guys use it for many years, and when you do sell it, you have a decent profit to move on from there.

I'm always impressed by what the two of you can do. Sophie is such an amazing woman to have at your side for these days. I can't wait to see it in the water and maybe catch you as you sail through Canadian waters. Fair winds and gentle seas but many additional adventures to come.

Well done to you both. One good point in doing a renovation is that you know your boat both inside and outside ❤❤❤❤❤

Thank for your videos, your work and, I insist, your honnesty! It is so good to watch humble people like you. You were part of my inspiration to leave for 2-3 years around the Atlantic and now that I am back on the ground, I am just happy to watch again boat stuff like you do! So, again, thank you very much and all the best with your wonderful project!

If you stop in coos bay I would love to buy you lunch! The boat is looking really good, you guys look a little tired. Excited for the next chapter!

Congratulations from the NSW Out Back in Australia. I am a long term subscriber who looks out for new videos from the lovely and talented Sophie, and yourself Sir. I really enjoy any details from your boat tours. Your arctik equipment and sailing considerations are also of great interest. Thankyou again for your fantastic channel and what a beautiful and functional ship the two of you have created!

It's only worth as much as the next person will give. When it is going to be your forever home, then it is invaluable. You guys are great. Sailing Parlay is a good channel, too, for understanding everything involved.

I’m in for monitoring aluminium sailing boats for a couple of years now I can tell you could get way over 300.000+ easily now for a fully refitted boat with working systems! Theres so much trash on sale for about the 220.000 mark now costing 150.000 a year ago… And aluminium boats selling quicker than quiking and ieqing plastic sooner or later earth fill floating buckets. You did everything right 🎉 celebrate yourself a bit and may consider a more stable backup system like a fully SSD based non rotational parts on board raid server for the archive load plus two mirroring M2 work drives… Data is your income system! … you are officially my favorite sailing channel right now cause you are the only one doing it with a proper zero through hole aluminium expedition style sailing tank. Great job, great decision making zero to none decorative nonsense no food porn no building four years on a shipping container home with zero additive value. You got somewhere, you achieved it, you did it with your own hands, you deserved it, you are not sitting on your mums and dads couches you are living inside your believes that’s honorable to the fullest extent! Great love and thank you for sharing otherwise my life on the couch would be much mor miserable you managed to push some glance and substance through the self replicating foam of bullshit of the current times. Now make your audience pay for all your work and expenses and go on with your fabulous journey ❤❤❤

You should both be very proud. All your hard work paid off.

Thank you for sharing, I think most of your followers are in absolute awe of what you’ve both achieved. Congratulations!! Fair winds and thanks again for sharing the adventure with us. Kind regards from 🇿🇦

You have saved a wonderfull boat and you have made it your own...this is priceless. Much respect to you both

It's easy to see you are really good people. Thank you for taking the time to create this production.

So much hard work, but it paid off for both of you! Great job!

Love how humble and honest you are.

your English and explanations are crystal clear. Congratulations for all the work. The world need more people like you. I started to watch your videos since the first (?) project in Iceland.

Hyvää työtä, ja hyvät jatkot teille molemmille.

The welder guy was using what we call a "one pound spool gun". Instead of the wire coming off a spool in the machine and traveling down the lead, it's a little spool in the torch handle he's holding. MIG welding aluminum is hard because it goes on very fast so you have to move much faster than welding steel. He's very good! Aluminum gets really hot really fast too, and the heat travels much further than steel. And for some strange reason, I love the smell aluminum mig makes. That's a really nice boat! And because it's aluminum even in scrap condition it was still valuable. Great job!

You’re right. It sounds as you both made a lot of money. But when you add in the cost of materials spent and your own time. You probably broke out even. You now have a great boat 👍👍

Utterly flabbergasted that you have brought this boat back to life. Unique combination of intelligence, practical skills, and perseverance and love of sailing. May you have health and happiness to enjoy her for years! ⛵️

It's good to see you away from the boatyard and sailing again. Hope to see the full tour of Lumi soon, and an update on your sailing plans

Guys, thumbs up for the project update and honesty. Wish you fair winds and looking forward to future adventures. Greets from Slovenia!👏🏻

I really wish you both GOOD LUCK in your future journeys. Your videos put me in a good mood every time. Your channel is on top on my RU-vid list!!! Terveisiä Pohjan Torniosta!!!

Absolutely awesome job. Just a side comment, huge external USB hard drives are cheap, cheap, cheap! Excellent backup software is Vice Versa Pro for Windows or Free File Sync for Mac. You go to a lot of trouble to make videos for us, it is a shame that you do not have adequate backups to save all that hard work.

What a GREAT job you and Sophie did!! Congratulations. Great video series! ♥

Wow, you guys have some serious PATIENCE!! WELL DONE!!

Beautiful job on a lovely boat, you've given it a new life. Good luck to you both

It was great seeing the boat being transformed, and I appreciate you're honesty about the work and effort (and tools). Was great watching, hope you guys have good sailing now!

Awsome !! Huge respect to both of you !!!!!! Hope this did not damage your relation. And thanks for your intelligent comments

Way to go Sophie! Y'all are both two amazing young hard working good folks!!!! Can't wait for the boat make over tour! Love your channel!!! Be safe!!!!

She is a beautiful boat!!! Great work.

Congratulations on all your hard work! I always look forward to your videos, and I hope to see far more as you two follow your dreams together.

What a nice job you have done in a few months. We recognize the situation. It took us four years to get our boat ready and we are very happy with it. We just started on our trip to the north. Maybe we wil sea each other in the future ⛵🙏

I'm really impressed and a great job! Congratulations! I looking forward to see further, amazing adventures!

Congrats on the huge refit. I look forward to watching you complete it's long sail through the Northwest Passage That will be an epic voyage.

Sophie is an absolute gem, what an amazing achievement for you both and I can't wait to be following your adventures. I don't think I have ever seen anybobody traverse the very, very north of our world by sea (didn't even know it was possible!) so really looking forward to your adventures. Incedible so far.....

Fantastic job guys! you should be proud of the journey so far! I can't wait for the splash and the videos of the coming voyage. As the saying goes , " A boat is a hole in the water you pour money into". Hold fast! stay the course!

Very nice video with a great reality check for you viewers as to what it took to get this fare. I would think you still have a big list of things that need doing when you have more money. 😉👍

Totally agree project boats are probably not going to save much money but the way I see it is that I will know every system on our boat inside and out. Also it's a good way to build a boat that's personalised to the owner. It is definitely alot of work though. We have been doing a refit on anchor for the last 18 months with the occasional short trip out to break up the work

Mammoth amount of work. The two of you should be very proud! A complete transformation.....Lumi is beautiful. Looking forward to the tour, your future projects and passages. Well done.

What a crazy project. Congratulations! It’s good that you explain at the end the skills, effort and costs involved to get this ship seaworthy.

Great to see someone working on a recyclable boat rather that a GRP that ends up in landfill and pollutes the ocean with micro plastics... well done guys,

I think your project understates the experience you have gained through your efforts. It will pay off in the future as you get to enjoy the fruits of your labor. "Happy Sailing" wishing you fair winds and calm seas.

Can't wait to see the tour video with some before/after shots, and so looking forward to follow your adventure through the northwest passage. Kovaa duunia!

Great to see you both getting ready to launch. Best with your venture.

Thanks for your honest sum up on boat refit project. People forget their most valuable asset your time. Great job of sticking with its your journey that you need to master.

Thank you for being very candid and how much money and work. I've been there.

Wow big achievement in 5 mths well done to both of you !!

An amazing refit. And what a heart break to loose the footage and all the time you spent filming! I look forward to the tours

I watch lots of rebuild videos and yours is the best I’ve seen. The skill, knowledge, and dedication you have is unmatched. Hope you have smooth seas and following winds!

Glad to hear that you finished the project and wish you all good. Waiting for boat tour!!!

You two are rock stars. Amazing follow through.

I think it’s amazing how much you have accomplished. Good for you.

Your post assessment was truthful, realistic and provides anyone interested in rehabbing a boat an invaluable overvie of the task ahead…you did a fantastic job getting your project boat ready, which is imperative for anyone who plans to sail up the Pacific Northwest and onto and thru the Northwest Passage. Historically, one of the most challenging sail routes on the planet Earth. Happy holidays…be safe and sound..

Awesome work!! Looks fantastic. Looking forward to seeing it on the water. Cheers 🇨🇦

I understand what you're saying. You're doing an extraordinary job considering the daunting amount of work. Sounds like you are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Cheers you both and all the best

With your future northern passage in mind, I think knowing every system construction, assembly and condition is worth your time and money.

Congrats. The refit looks awesome. I hope the boat is everything you want it to be. I've missed you guys. Love all your content. Looking forward to seeing alot more content. Though boat work is never finished

Follow your heart and Convictions, what else would you do??? Hard work speaks for itself. Congratulations and lots of Smooth Norwegian Sailing...its great to follow along with you both!

Great video mate. You are both good human beings, I really appreciate your honesty regarding this project. May you both be blessed on your upcoming adventure.

Very honest about the project. Thanks for explaining. And snow ❄️ is a beautiful boat.

Another great Alluring Arctic boat refit video. The progress is amazing. Never underestimate the cost of your own labor. For 5 months x 4 weeks x 7 days x 10 hours = 1400 hours x 2 people = 2800 x $30/hr = $84000 and this is a low estimate considering your are also not paying taxes on your own labor. The base $56k plus all the equipment supplies, the welder, and living costs the $225k would appear to be fair if not low compared to a turn key refit by a contractor. (remodeling anything is not cheap in the US). What a great project - you both put your heart, sweat, and treasure into making beautiful Lumi. Thanks for sharing!

The insurance guy valued the boat at full replacement value, hence the high value. Well done!

Congrats on finishing the bulk of your boat! I'm looking forward to seeing splash! :)