Sail Life - Moving Athena back outside & fiberglass dodger - DIY sailboat restoration

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Athena finally gets moved outside and I start working on the fiberglass dodger. Much more DIY fun to come :)
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@jtkilroy 6 лет назад

First off, great job, and this suggestion is by no means to be considered critical of the fine work you demonstrate in any way. You have room to carve those cockpit drains out and I would suggest it. That is a fair sized bucket of a cockpit, and those drains are not overly large. Nobody has ever complained of a cockpit that drains 'too fast'.

@Ken-jh4bt 6 лет назад

The advertisement included in the video was in good taste, and appropriate for your video series. I do not understand how anyone could object to a "free" service containing a few seconds of content that hopefully generated some income for you. Your efforts in producing these excellent, informative videos is very much appreciated.

@Draconisrex1 3 года назад

I know I'm a couple of years late to the party, but you have one of the handsomest dodgers I've ever seen.

@baynessoundview 6 лет назад

Seeing you in the cabin alone and surrounded by chaos i felt sad for you. You have worked so hard to make the outside of Athena so perfect, and now you have to start over on the inside. But I know once you get going it will all look great, and you will enjoy doing it, and we will enjoy right along with you.

@flyingpictures1100 6 лет назад

You could make a wooden cover for the cockpit locker, easier faster and dang spiffy, it would compliment the companion way. The boat is looking incredibly good Mads. I like the looks of the solid dodger and you will love it on the long cold and windy night watches. Great work.

@POWERLESSbananaHEAD 5 лет назад

the pen cutting the wood was amazing.

@jcf6597 6 лет назад

Mads. I was thinking the exact same thing as you about your dodger looking like a 1980's space ship, more specifically the fighters from the original Battlestar Galactica.

@svpearlsailacapegeorgesail4758 6 лет назад

I was thinking a Star Wars jetfighter

@WaterFaucet24 6 лет назад

I was thinking of the snow speeders on the planet Hoth (The Empire Strikes Back?)

@shawngreenwood7825 6 лет назад

So, true I vote for the speeders.

@anneusher662 6 лет назад

X wing was my thought

@br5498 6 лет назад

X Wing !

@kscipkkkk 6 лет назад

Mads, You have a very good handle on how to explain things including the company you advertised for. I wouldn't be surprised if they asked you to do an add again. Keep up the great work.

@inucoru 6 лет назад

I never really liked dodgers, but Athena's was love at first sight!

@asdfdfggfd 6 лет назад

I loved the confident look on your face when you said there were changes going on at your day job and this might be your full time occupation tomorrow.

@medickaisu 6 лет назад

Athena is looking so beautiful. She has lovely lines and the hull work is really showing her off. Congrats

@dinkaboutit4228 6 лет назад

Just know that 90% of your viewers have NO IDEA how much work you put into producing your (very professional looking) videos, IN ADDITION to the work on Athena and Obelix, and don't ever worry about doing whatever you need to do to make this worth your time! We can live through 15 seconds of sponsorship every week. Its fine. You got a niche, bro! What are people who like watching your projects going to do if they object to advertising? Make do with Le Vagebond?

@AdamPearce 6 лет назад

That dodger screams Buck Rogers. Or maybe it's Battle Star Galactica? Either way Mads, no need to apologize for that sweet looking piece of shielding.

@Bacoprah 6 лет назад

Happy (Canadian) Thanksgiving. Great episode, if people don't like sponsored videos, they can press the right arrow key a couple times and carry on - a DIY guy has to eat! :) Cheers from PEI Canada, Bryan

@rv4tyler 6 лет назад

Your use of plexi-glass on the cockpit holes for lighting in the engine compartment was enlightening.

@frankh4958 6 лет назад

Keep on as you see fit! Ads are part of life. Boats are a balance of work and pleasure. Life is good when the scale tips from enjoying the work as well. (Have to throw this in for the few) NO ONE will know your vessel as you do. Wind, water and weather make a sail. A good boat with a good crew makes a good voyage. Congrats on the final steps in the shed. May the wind greet you from the past and your journey ever last.

@gregeconomeier1476 6 лет назад

I had a boat gas tank riding on the corners as you originally intended. It took about 400 hours of running time to wear through the tank seam welds at the bearing points. Nothing like a couple gallons of petrol in the bilge to get my attention.

@billyboyblue17 6 лет назад

Watching Athena come out of the shed and onto the hard, I was blown away by how beautiful she is! That is one sharp looking boat! Keep the videos coming - it is my Sunday afternoon habit now to catch up with Mads and Athena. I never miss a video.

@ecleveland1 6 лет назад

You could really benefit from a rental storage container or a shipping container. I don't know if you have them there but a used Conex or shipping container is great to store all you stuff and work out of on site. You would be able to build some inexpensive shelving and with some plastic totes you could organize your things. You would even have room for a work table for all of the smaller projects yet to come. I'm surprised the yard doesn't have one that they rent out for boat owners like yourself that work on long term projects.

@bowwave59 6 лет назад

Heart breaking for it to be outside. I would want all painted surfaces and holes to be finished before exposing to the elements. 👌 She looks amazing so far. Brand new old yacht 👌👍👍👍

@MarkLawrenceKiefer 6 лет назад

Mads, don't worry about the ads, it seems like that is they direction most people are taking. You might want to see if West Systems wants to sponsor you, or maybe 3M sanding products, then we could have glorious, glorious sanding ads. It is not like the product placement isn't already there.

@TheGreatDigitalism 6 лет назад

The in-video advertisement are fine! As long as you stand behind the product you advertise, it's okay :)

@jakeyaboi6824 6 лет назад

Love how it’s real cold in Denmark already but in the Southern US it’s still high 80’s everyday

@01AceAlpha 5 лет назад

Spectacular facilities you have at your disposal!

@thomasevans5467 6 лет назад

For some strange reason these videos where you do fiberglass form repairs and up being my favorites! Good job staying motivated you will get there in the end, also if you ever make it to Oregon you have a place to stay for a bit. ;)

@NoahSachs1 6 лет назад

Love the hard dodger! 80's sci-fi is all the rage. In video promotions are fine, do what you need to get the sponsor advertising money, I don't mind the in video sponsors, it's business as usual.

@Jakfilm 6 лет назад

I was gonna ask if you were married to the dodger, and I guess you are. Funny, the reason I don’t care for it - it’s Battlestar Galactica looks - is exactly why you like it. Well that’s fine, you’re allowed to like what you like. I was surprised by the Skillshare promo, but then thrilled. You have worked very hard to become a terrific filmmaker and should expect to be able to get paid for your efforts. Way to go!

@Gottenhimfella 5 лет назад

I don't like Battlestar Galactica et al, but I've always really liked that dodger and others which closely resemble it.

@kimfucku8074 6 лет назад

A 20 foot container would be a nice workshop during wintertime!

@jamesmosley1549 6 лет назад

I’ve really enjoyed your videos. Would just like to say thank you for making them. I genuinely appreciate what you do. James

@agentnuget 6 лет назад

Just a little note: I love that dodger! I plan to get a boat relatively soon and I dont like the look of most dodgers... I'll have to get myself one like that.

@CawffeeTyme 6 лет назад

Mads, i coulf never see matt and emma of sailing creo do the same thing with their warrior 38 that youre doing with yours. I commend you for the awesome job youve done so far.

@WaterFaucet24 6 лет назад

Mads, I think you are very correct to worry about the future of Patreon (and maybe should worry about youtube too). If I were in your shoes I would work at making my own web presence (to mirror youtube). It might be a bit labor intensive, but would pay off greatly if you were to have problems with third party hosting and payment systems. I don’t mind having a few ads from time to time, as long as it means more and maybe longer videos. Looking forward to the Winter projects!

@carolinabeacher1558 6 лет назад

some youtubers/sailors have went to vimeo

@normanboyes4983 6 лет назад

Honey Force That’s an assumption many Patreon supporters will set a monthly cap below the 4 x video per month level they are signed up for in Patreon. If Mads is getting half of that he is doing well.

@OneGenericName 6 лет назад

Bitchute is another substitute being used for insurance against RU-vid problems or demise

@jplanigan 6 лет назад

Linus Media Group of Linus Tech Tips is also developing an alternative platform at Floatplane Club.

@jplanigan 6 лет назад

As insurance if patreon goes tits up. It's an additional avenue, not a replacement.

@davidbrown8365 6 лет назад

And it has to be said, your editing is pretty darned good. It's so sleek you don't notice it until you look hard. Love the TOT cutting trick.

@roberttoodie275 6 лет назад

Mads, you really enjoy your DIY work.

@stevenk6638 6 лет назад

That copper coat hull looks real good .

@RealityIsTheNow 6 лет назад

And grats on your brand deal. Hell with the haters. You're building a business, not providing a charitable service.

@CodeSquares 4 года назад

I totally get where you're coming from regarding that dodger. I'm thinking the ship from Dark Star (1979), myself. :)

@katiecornetta 6 лет назад

hey Mads. I absolutely love your videos. I am doing a much less extensive refit of my Express 27 race boat that I just acquired and your videos are so helpful!! Above all I love your positive attitude!! Thanks for your DIY inspiration!!!!!

@fraserhardmetal7143 6 лет назад

I would keep as many options open as possible - Bosch, 3M, West and the sandpaper guys could surely use someone with your hands on experience , even on a part-time basis at trade shows and promotions.

@ktobias63 6 лет назад

Another great Sail Life video! Your work is impressive as are your videos, you are definitely putting your talents to good use and you are obviously doing something you love. Keep up the great work! And thank you.

@simonroyle2806 Год назад

Very helpful. I have an old GRP sailing boat with horrible condition topside. I was convinced that it needed covering with gelcoat to look fresh, hadnt appreciated that Gelcoat is more molding product. Painting sounded a poor option having spent ages sanding the previous layer off. Seeing how you have used epoxy and then sanded and polished to get a new look has been very informative.

@patrickjones6400 6 лет назад

I like the dodger. A hard dodger, especially for a full-time live aboard, in that part of the world makes sense. Plus I just like the shape. Very futuristic. Glad to see things are moving along well (except for the screws).

@tilleytristan 6 лет назад

That dodger is great! Way better than flimsy stainless poles, canvas, and plastic windows. I agree, looks sleek too.

@USMCCGAGNG 6 лет назад

I have always loved the Dodger. Too bad you couldn't do some sort of skylight for the engine compartment. You are a machine. And so well mannered.

@STONEDARTphotos 6 лет назад

I have seen the tapping work on ceramic tile, good to know it works on plywood also.

@Bluenoser613 6 лет назад

"The same for everyone" Ha! What's that about? What's he tapping that plywood for? Oh... LOL!

@oldmanflyer1 6 лет назад

Great job Mads.

@markbernier8434 6 лет назад

Always have back ups to your backups. Every IT nerd knows that. Be cautious but remember the point of all of this is to sail Athena and when you have Ava and salt water in the mix the audience will respond. Suggest you set up paypal for direct payment to you sans middlemen.

@normanboyes4983 6 лет назад

Hey Mads - great progress in such a short space of time. On the sponsorship- you do what you have to do.👍😎⛵️

@markrobertshaw2781 6 лет назад

I can’t believe there are idiots out there who give this amazing work the thumbs down 👎. Great stuff as usual Mads.

@vandenpiaff 6 лет назад

The Dodger is awesome Cant wait to see it on again. Keep up the good work Mads

@g2macs 6 лет назад

Great news that you're going to go full time at YT. You've got the basics of a really interesting channel and it won't be long 'til you start hitting the big subs numbers.

@coopw101 6 лет назад

Vids are great the way they are. im sure it will only get better.Peace and be safe out there.

@atelierleclare 6 лет назад

I was curious about the 'Same For Everyone' sign at 8:29 - I thought the shot of the Athena with the sign in the background was great. Apparently it is part of art installation by Nathan Coley which represents Danish values, and one of the 10 installations happen to be right near the boatyard.

@drwindsurf 6 лет назад

I can't believe how awesome Athena looks now. Amazing work Mads! :)

@karen-mariesarratt2996 6 лет назад

Mads, I can say with all honesty, I cannot imagine the day you will NOT have lots of work lined up. I have been watching you since you had not long started with Obelix, if the price of watching all those videos is listening to a little sponsorship message then I consider it well worth the price! Looking forward to the winter and some more work below deck :)

@walterpcurry606 6 лет назад

I have learned so much watching your show. I thank you very much. I am moving on to my sail boat real soon its a 30 ft. Morgan. Im going to ancher it in harbor beach fla. On the Indian river This is about 3 or 4 miles from Melbourne fla. You have tought me so much i know i will lovcr it. Thank you again. ......... W.P. Curry Jr.

@runristaren2 6 лет назад

Having the old hatch really helps if you are doing a new one. Just remember to extend the depth with minimum 3cm. I would do a foam core for stability and less weight (the fingers never seem to like heavy hatches..) the plug takes aprox 3times longer than the hatch it self. I would despite the old one still go with sanding it down to the fibre and do one layer of glass and then gelcoat. Best of luck with all projects 🖖

@stinkintoad 6 лет назад

Nice looking boat Mads!

@tedlinzy5865 6 лет назад

It was great getting to see all of the old spots you worked on so long ago! Looking great! Bye your video editing is amazing and so is the boat!

@hansmuller1846 6 лет назад

I have a weird feeling that this channel is progressing from childhood to adult right now... Not sure if I like you being sponsored by someone, but if it helps you and makes you have more time for the boat and RU-vid, I can certainly understand that! Thanks Mads!

@swartschaap1 6 лет назад

Dear Mad I like your video s verry much , a nice way to end the weekend I understand that you want to put in some advertisement , but please please please don't put them in the middle of the video , that's a verry anoiing place to see that . Keep on the nice work on Athena and with out ads in the middle ? Grz

@finnsailing69 6 лет назад

Hey man! your boat looks so good outside! be proud of your handywork, you rock!

@JoelWelter 6 лет назад

Keep going Mads!

@jamesbennett5421 6 лет назад

Ha, the pen is mightier than the saw!

@manfredschmalbach9023 6 лет назад

I suspect that results from the fact Mads got lucky still having one of the oldschool mechanical pens not dependent on "juice" ...

@JY-mq5lg 6 лет назад

Ssshhhh It's A MINI LIGHT SABER !!!!

@jerryminney3555 6 лет назад

I think your hatch cover is cool. I also agree it reminds me of space ship's ,, keep up the good work and thank you.

@Greggspies 6 лет назад

Just returned from Majorca and the boat yards shrink wrap boats to protect against weather, Not sure of cost but would give you a workshop under your boat over winter.

@dugclrk 6 лет назад

Nothing wrong with you doing the in-video ads, it's the ones that popup four or five times during the videos that kill me. A few channels I watch already are doing them, I believe they are already full time RU-vidrs. I think the dodger looks perfect or will with a little work. I've caught up on all the videos, but don't remember if any mentioned the auto-pilot at the back, I assume that's what it is. Hope to see you sailing soon. Fair winds and stay safe.

@aserta 6 лет назад

Have i mentioned that i think that Athena is a gorgeous boat? That shot with her side to side, that's my new screensaver.

@hellsop 6 лет назад

I totally understand the comparison between the dodger and (for example) a Battlestar Galactica-style Viper canopy. (And I think it's nifty anyway. A dodger that can actually take a wave making it that far back seems like a very good idea.

@svbarryduckworth628 6 лет назад

Sweet, sweet companionway slats sequence. I missed it so over the last few months in the shed. It would be a funny video to just do a 5 minutes mashup of every one of those sequences back-to-back from the very beginning until now. Sort of like the Homer Simpson d'oh! montage that The Simpsons did a few years back that went on for seemingly forever.

@arcorsai4G 6 лет назад

Hopefully not to late, maybe it's been mentioned, but don't forget the wedge bottom pieces for the aft fuel tank support crossmember to spread the load.

@RealityIsTheNow 6 лет назад

Agree about your scifi cockpit :) Spiffy

@hharville50 6 лет назад

I like the spaceship look to.

@SVImpavidus 6 лет назад

Mads have you been watching this old Tony? (Pen cutting) Your videos are very good and if you have to do some in video ads that means you get to be more secure then bring it on! Looking forward to next Sunday. Ant & Cid xx

@adamcroft9007 6 лет назад

Oh mads!!! You’ve got too keep the RNLI lifeboats sticker on the window of the dodger

@paulgomm3157 6 лет назад

Hope you get the dodger done ready for next weekend

@mikelarson401 6 лет назад

Mads, you have lots of energy! Way to go!

@bobstienke178 6 лет назад

Athena, the second cousin to Luke’s X-wing fighter, once removed. Ok, Athena saw a Star Wars movie a long, long time ago!

@Stuwy2 6 лет назад

This is not the quote your looking for!

@bobstienke178 6 лет назад

Stuwy2, er ObeeOne!

@azharothman8535 6 лет назад

hi. very good video on boat building. i like the electrical onboard. hope to see you with Athena. cheers. azhar lumut, malaysia

@svpearlsailacapegeorgesail4758 6 лет назад

Mads,you continue to impress and inspire! Your just smart about looking ahead wanting to make a living at this DYI boat stuff. I haven’t had too good of luck with epoxy, but I tackled a project yesterday that you (and Andy) inspired. Thanks! Hopefully it will cure!

@davebridgem8268 6 лет назад

I like the Dodger been watching all your videos the boats really looking new

@almath9987 6 лет назад

Thanks mads great as always, she is looking spiffie sure you will get the decks done if the weather holds. Will look ace with all the hatches done👍

@AndysEastCoastAdventures 6 лет назад

This months practical boat owner magazine has a feature on the designer Bill Dixon of the warrior 38 and all the other boats he designed that you might find interesting.

@chrislee1435 6 лет назад

Haha Sci Fi look. I once used the rear hatch trunk lid and attached rear glass from a 1998 Camaro z28 sports car as a dodger. Bimini was attached to the top part of bubble shaped glass. Interesting and looked like something from 1977 “Logan’s Run” where the shuttle vehicle that would shoot thru the tunnel tube roads from point A to point B. Hey no money but plenty of Ingenuity and Imagination and a plus my friend worked at auto wreck yard.

@gregmurray1918 6 лет назад

I see you have learned how to cut material from This Old Tony.

@TonyAnschutz 6 лет назад

Exciting stuff Mads. Your vids are fantastic and if you can turn them into a steady job that actually covers your expenses that is pretty darn spiffy! Congrats!

@mattp-s 6 лет назад

Ahoy, Mads! Love your videos; they make my Sundays! I thought you might also like Patrick Childress' RU-vid channel. He has some good rigging tips in his first couple videos. You are well on your way to standing up your mast soon!

@ABeriault 6 лет назад

Fun... as always!

@UweBehrendt 6 лет назад

thanks

@henrymorgan3982 6 лет назад

Do what you have to do. We will be here for you! Aloha!

@appick01 5 лет назад

Don't worry about the dodger haters, that thing is worth its weight in well if not gold at least bronze. It will keep you dry and not leak or flap around like a poor fitting cloth dodger and the windows will never get all yellow ect.

@beauturner5755 6 лет назад

Ha! That's one heck of a pen!

@PhillipBolan123 6 лет назад

Wow Mads, Danish pens must be stronger than Australian pens because I've been trying to cut a piece of wood all day and so far have ended up with twenty useless pens!!!!!

@MrBlunders70 6 лет назад

Rent a small shipping container to place next to your boat mate to store stuff in Mads.

@DocDirtrat9472 6 лет назад

Really like your videos....

@markrussell910 6 лет назад

I noticed a lot of particulates in the air while you were filming. You might want to think about some form of air purifier or air filtration system to keep out all the fiberglass and work dust out of the cabin while you work. Thanks for the video.

@Quackalott 6 лет назад

Yea you're dead right Mark R. Silicosis is seriously nasty way too go.

@markrussell910 6 лет назад

Yeah, and if he goes, there won't be anyone to make the weekly videos.

@Quackalott 6 лет назад

O.M.G. I never thought of that.. For pities sake Mads, wear a full hazmat suit from now on, Sundays just wouldn't be the same without you! B-)

@garysouza2277 6 лет назад

I worry about Mads every time I see him grinding FG or even sanding without a mask. Boat building is so full of toxic matter from resins to paint to dust, and none of it is good to breathe. Please wear a mask...

@robertalexander9931 6 лет назад

As always a well planned and interesting video. Thank you.

@davidhagler6157 6 лет назад

As I watched you admire the amount of light that came into the engine compartment, it reminded me of something my dad had installed on his boat over the engine compartment: a deck mounted prism. it put a tremendous amount of light into the dark engine room with no power. It was fantastic to have and not sure why you don't see more of them. Something to consider. (Link to sample one: shop.classic-boat-supplies.com.au/boat-hardware/deck-lights/bronze-deck-light-prism-deep-frame-rectangular/)

@davidhagler6157 6 лет назад

I forgot to mention, I stopped by the Copper Coat booth at the Annapolis Boat show and asked them about your channel. They were aware of it, but not too familiar. Hopefully you can work something out with them even though it is after the fact. Good luck!

@mkrennick 6 лет назад

Quite apart from the sci fi aspect, I love your dodger. Hell, I even love my ratty old canvas dodger, but I would kill to have a solid one. I have been coveting it since you bought Athena. It has always seemed odd to me that more boat makers didn’t incorporate them into their designs. I suspect you will like it even more when you head offshore.