Thanks for agreeing to do this Andy :) It was a lot of fun to get to meet you after having been watching your videos for years. And of course thanks for all the awesome tips and tricks! :)
I don't know if I would ever buy a boat that needed fixing up, but I am so glad you have. Watching you fix up your boat and the skills you learn and the problems you over come are not only very inspirational, but also damn educational. I very much enjoy your show and I thank you very much for sharing your adventures with all of us who truly enjoy your videos. Thank you Mads.
I have a canal cruiser here in England that I bought as a project, Totally stripped it out down to the shell and have spent the last twelve months working on her. I knew nothing about boats and with the help from your videos and Boatworks Today have helped me enormously and given me the information I needed to restore my boat. Thank you both for all the videos they help not just me but thousands of other enthusiasts. Never dwell on the negatives they just wish to be doing what your doing. Think of the positive efects you both give people :)
Hi Mads! I applaud your integrity and not getting the negative voices get to you. What you are doing is to share the love of refitting an old boat and inspiring the rest of us. We are getting closer to realising our dream as well, becoming liveaboards ourselves. When the time comes, I let you know when it´s close. Going south next tuesday to look at two cruisers that will take us around the world. Fingers crossed. All the best! Henke
First, fantastic that you and Andy were able to get together. You are two of my favorite RU-vid channels and you two are the biggest reason that I started my dream project. Second, thank you for addressing the negative comments! I couldn't believe them as I read them last weekend. Some of the finest moments that I am finding are when things go completely wrong and you find a way to overcome. I started my project having never been on a sailboat and knowing nothing about them. Mine came with an engine in pieces, stuffed in boxes. The only video I've posted so far, is when I fired up the engine for the first time. What a feeling! This weekend I found out that I don't have a mainsail in my inventory. I bought a used one and it turned out to be 5 feet too tall. Thee are all learning moments and the whole reason for doing a project like this. Thank you for getting me started and with your constantly positive outlook, keeping me going! Some of us really appreciate what you do (and Andy too!) Steve
I am so glad that you do not listen to the negative unhelpful comments that some leave. My husband and I find you very informative, enjoyable..entertaining and encouraging. Thank you for doing and being all you are..a Big Thanks from Canada and keep up the good work🤗🤗
I can't tell you how often people ask why I'm fixing up my old boat (1974) instead of buying something newer. Like you I feel that part of the fun is in working on the boat and knowing every part of her. I think a majority of people people think that is not so spiffy but I have realized I'm doing this for me and my family and not others. I love what you are doing and I understand your uncommon dream. Keep up the good work!
I understand 'this kind of work'. I enjoy it too. Having said that, I don't understand people that like doing yard work...planting flowers, trees, cutting grass etc...but, that is what they enjoy, and I would not criticize them on their pleasure. I also enjoy fixing or working on cars; some people simply detest that, but I don't. We all have our pleasures in life. Thanks for taking us along with you on your journey.
For some unknown reason, you give me hope that there are more people like yourself in this world. People willing to work on their dreams. Keep going and I'll keep liking, learning, watching and most of all dreaming.
I spent almost 10 years remodelling a 100 year old house. I'm sure if I had spent all that time at my job instead I could have afforded a fully remodelled house but that wouldn't have been nearly as interesting and I would have learned nothing new. You enjoy fixing your old boat and we'll enjoy watching.
I've enjoyed Andy's videos too. He does very good work and in his How-To videos he explains it all in detail in an easy-to-understand way. My boat is 50 years old this year (I've only had it for 3) and the previous owners have taken good care of it. I still have some things I want to change and improve and your and Andy's videos give me confidence that I can do it too.
Great video Mads, Andy is an absolute artist when it comes to boat repairs you will not go far wrong using his advice. Boatworks Today is repair gold to anyone doing repairs small to large and like yourself he is very engaging to watch.
Many people just don't understand the satisfaction of fixing and reusing something old. In the end it will be better than anything made in the factory. Great video!
Collaboration - just brilliant guys!! You modelled being human at its best and provided plenty of oxygen for this old guy - thanks heaps. My boat is as much project as it is cruiser and both are what get me up in the morning! Keep doing what you are doing.
So good to see you hook up with Andy from Boatworks Today! I too have been following him for sometime! This is a sharing of the passion for bringing older boats back from being aged and issue laden. It's also interesting to get an insight into differing construction methods and materials. I want to thank you Mads for having the courage and motivation for ploughing on with this project. You're an inspiration to us guys with perhaps smaller projects we've been putting off for months or even years! So tomorrow evening I'll be rewiring my nav lights! Fair winds and happy sanding 😎
Hi Mads - Ignore the negative posters. Your many mini-projects have been a great help to me in planning my own boat projects. Thank you and keep going as long as you enjoy doing it. Big thumbs up!
I love your videos and yes, you mentioned it a zillion times, that you like what you are doing. One can feel that and for me, it makes the charm of your channel. Please keep doing what you are doing, just like you are doing it, and ignore those idiots who try to tell you otherwise!
Have followed all your videos and appreciated it. Have a 43 foot that I'm still restoring. Have the same attitude as you, it's fun to fix things and it's part of my identity as a man, the pleasure of building things with hands and seeing things that have been broken work again.
I enjoy watching YOU work with your hands to get OUR boat ready to sail the 7 seas. It needs to be sea worthy so take your time, enjoy the project! Great Job so far :)
Completely agree with your closing statements. The learning you are getting out of all this work is priceless. I used to have a sailboat and dream about getting a new one in the short future. I learned so many lessons w/ that first (old) boat. Those lessons made me more prepared not only for boat related matters but also for many other situations in my life. I appreciate all your videos and admire your constant good humor, politeness and optimism. Stay strong, focused and keep learning and sharing. Cheers.
just wanted to say I love the lengths youre willing to go to to repair your boat & film it at the same time..both things make my day. lucky you that you're single cuz you'd never get that much time to do the things you love..keep on keeping on👍
Looks great Mads. I like that you are seeking professional opinions instead of just tackling problems. I don't understand how people don't get the concept of "Project boat" but you're doing a great job & the boat is coming together nicely. Keep it up.
Hi Mads, Thanks for the awesome channel, the cross over was extremely informative. I have exactly the same dream and find myself looking forward to Sunday's to watch your progress. I have personally taken a different path to achieving the same amazing result, by leaving a lucrative career as an engineer to be a shipwright in a marina to gain hands-on experience and cannot agree more that knowing your vessel gives peace of mind. Again Thanks for the awesome channel and the introduction to Boatworks Today.
You are a great facilitator of communicating your thoughts, concerns, and approach to your current project. It was delightful in seeing the small excerpt of your video chat with Andy of Boatworks (Today?). Your positive criticism and the end of this vid was, spot on!!! Thank you for your videos of Athena - absolutely find them inspiring. Cheers!!!
What a great video! Two of youtube greatest boat-fixing stars, brilliant! Thanks. In response to your diatribe - I wouldn't touch a project boat for all the tea in china - I'm too old. However, I watch both your and Andy's channels religiously. I am glad that you both do what you do as I learn heaps from both of you. Thanks again.
Hi Mads, I don't own a boat, have no desire to own a boat or fix one up. That said I thoroughly enjoy watching your channel. I like to see people fixing things that I have no ability to fix. I have a motorhome that keeps me busy and I get quite a few ideas on how I can fix something on that by watching you fix something on your boat. Keep up the good work.
O heck yeah, for Father's day I got a day to work on the boat. Fixed some wireing drove it around the Coronado Island. Ground out some cracks, fiberglassed them in and painted the front half of the boat. Next I'm sanding the glass flat cleaning and then more paint. Its dark out and now I'm watching you two for pointers on future boat works. Thanks Guys!
the only two channels I watch the day they come out. I thought this was great and I appreciate the way you addressed the negative comments. as always a great video.
Hey Mads I am totally on your page on the enjoyment, knowledge and skills gained from doing your own repairs, be it to a boat, or an old house or even an old car. The latter being what I have done and am still doing today. Hence translating such skills and work to a boat doesn't feel daunting. Just a range of new challenges to confront and overcome. So kept going mate, we all are learning through your experiences.
You are such an inspiration to me and how you approach life and this boat... that its like seeing a beautiful woman. Thanks for taking the time to make these video.
I would like to say thanks for a great video, I watch both you and boat works when ever you put up a new video. I find them so informative and get to learn so much from them. Thanks once again
Hello! I have been watching your videos for a few months now and I find them very entertaining as I love sailing boats and it is very interesting to see such a large project of restoration! Keep up the good work and please do not be discouraged!!
You tell 'em Mads! Yes here will always be haters but there are also those of us who appreciated your tenacity and resolve and intelligence in approaching the problems you deal with weekly.
I just finished watching your video with boat works today, who happens to be one of my other favorite ypou tube channels. I most appreciated your talk about negative comments and nay sayers at the end of your video. Any idiot can point out faults. Only ambitious, intelligent people are able to look for solutions to the faults. Please, never let the said nay sayers sway ypou from your dreams, because you have certainty encouraged my wife and I on the restoration of our Allied Mistress 39 that we intend to cruise on. One final note, we are amazed that English is your second language, you are definitely sharper than the average tool in the box. Thanks again Shannon McQuiston.
Great to see you both chatting together. Two Great channels from both sides of the ocean. It just shows you how willing boat people are to help each other. Naysayers are just people who dont want to learn..or are too lazy.. You are doing a great job of Restoring your boat. I for one have learnt a lot, and I have grown up around boats.
Great video! Thanks to both you and Andy for educating me. Ignore the negative comments and get back to sanding, tearing old materials apart, and making it right again.
Those negative comments are from people that don't hav the skills , nor the positive attitude that you have. Don't pay any attention to these kind of people. They're just watching you in awe.. and perhaps you make them feel a bit incapable. Keep up the Great work. You're doing a fantastic job!!! VERY IMPRESSED!!
this was a good dialog, and well edited. I am restoring a twenty nine foot sloop ,that was laid in 1968. I found your channel and have been watching clips almost nitely. this clip xo gained much useful information. tomorrow I tackle a rotten core in the cockpit.
This video with Andy was Terrific with a capital T !!! Loved every minute. Ran it twice and will run it again. Enjoy the thinking behind some of the decisions undertaken. Keep on keeping on.
Keep on truckin' Mads! Ignore the armchair critics! Love your channel and I take my hat off to you for the commitment you have made to finishing this project!
Mads, disregard the negative comments. They don't understand the mindset behind the process. I'm 3 years into fixing up a 40 year old 30' sailboat with similar long term aspirations. The fixing up part is enjoyable to me as I find satisfaction in overcoming the challenges associated with it. Glass work, carpentry & electrical. A geeks dream. Keep on. ;)
Awesome job, I absolutely love boat works today. Andy has to be a Rock star of the DIY. I share your dream and understand the whole idea of breathing life back into the sail of your project boat. I hope to start my project in the upcoming year. which will mark the count down to brushing off the dust of the dirt and prepare for the waterlogged fingers and toes of the ocean. please keep the videos coming.
Made,great collaboration with Andy,Try to not let the naysayers affect your positive outlook,by fixing the boat,you become intimately aware of how to repair the problems that come up in the future.keep up the great work.
Awesome information you included! It was great to see two of my subscriptions getting together to solve problems in a way that will benefit us dreamers when the time comes for our boat DIY
Two of the best, Mads and Andy, what a double act. Well done to both of you and thanks for the positive way you guys go about things. Mads if your other work is anything to go by that deck is going to look bloody fantastic in the not to distant future.
Athena is going to be one great sailboat once your done! Remembering how you cleaned up the electrical system alone is proof. The deck will turn out the same way I'm sure. Having Andy on your side doesn't hurt either. Love his channel too. Keep up the great work!
This is such a terrific video. You should be so proud of your work and keeping a positive attitude. The world would be a better place with more people with your attitude and perseverance.
Nice video MAde, glad you were not offended when lest week i recommended Andy's channel as i didn't know you were a fan. You both have great channels. Also never worry about the negative comments, they are from people who have not the skill to fix up a project them selves and look down on people who can and do it. A project like this produces a far better result than anything new and you get the added benefit of knowing the boat from all aspects. Love the channel Mads.
Thank very much for the time and hard work you place in sharing your time with us. Sadly I sold my boat recently but you have become part of my Sunday ritual viewing Now you've introduced me to another mads. USA I'll be subscribing and watching both Ignore the neg comments we are all very excited watching your project unfold
How can anyone give you a negative comment? You are one of the nicest people on the planet. To me there is no difference to what you are doing to someone who buys a run down house or beaten up car and restores it. You do it because you love it. I for one enjoy watching you and hopefully will get a boat someday so I can work on it. I've been watching Boatworks Today for the same reason. Thanks to both of you for sharing what you do.
Thanks for the link to another diy boat channel. And inviting us a long on your dream. I'm fully confident your boat is repairable and you will finish it with great detail. Keep up the great work and vids!
Mads you're awesome. You open yourself up and take us along on your dream every week. We bought our first boat after almost a 2 year search. I cannot tell you how many negative comments we got from people on expense, how much work they are, and a slew of other things. At first it was an emotional roller coaster for us (are we doing the right thing). We stuck to our guns though. Now that we have it a lot of those same people are happy for us, but moreover we accomplished something, and that has had a positive effect on them. Some of them are inspired in other ways and that's great. I think you know all of this, and no one will deter you. I can honestly say your channel, boatworks today, and life is like sailing were inspirations for us to stick to our dream of sailing our own boat. Can't wait until you are ultimately out there cruising.
Mads, I see your enjoyment in every weeks video. Understand many either do not like projects, for obvious reasons (sweat, time and/or injury risk) or they are task oriented and Athena must be made 100% right now. Forget the negative comments, I envy your dedication and wish I had such a fantastic project. Subbed to your friends channel, he looked to have some nice videos.
Madds, you are always so positive. A great attitude to have. Looking forward to future shows of how you overcome these issues with the decks. I am learning a lot. Much thanks. Todd
Don't worry about the negative trolls. They're just angry little cowards who never accomplish anything other than being a nuisance. I'm NOT into restoring projects boats BUT I watch both your channel and Boatworks today to learn techniques for repairing the boats that I own. I would rather watch programs that teach me something as opposed to wasting my time watching some ignorant reality TV show. You guys rock!...Keep up the good work.
Great video - and a big thank you for showing all the reparation work in detail - anyone with a not new boat can thank you for your vids. I am most looking forward to see the deck replacement - especially the middle plywood replacement - and how you will attach the end of it to the bow of the hull. All my best!
Well done! Enjoyed the video. Your camera work and editing are very smooth too. It shows that you care about and pay attention to making the highest quality content you can. Just wanted to say I appreciate that about you & your channel. Even the staging of your end of the interview scene was well done. Thanks and keep up the great work! PS: Love BoatworksToday too. Between your two channels, it's given me a lot of confidence to do the inevitable refit whatever boat we buy in the hopefully not too distant future. Cheers!
Hey Mads...Don't know if you'll read this or not. But before I ripped out all the foam off the deck, now that you have that vacuum pump, try drilling a bunch of holes about 1" apart thru the top layer of glass and using the pump with plastic sheeting to suck the water out of the foam core. It's a process the Gougeon Bros of West system have suggested and it works. I'm like you. I enjoy doing things my hands and used this technique to dry the core on my previous sailboat, and I saw the moisture levels drop to acceptable levels. I then filled the holes with thickened epoxy, and painted the whole thing. In hindsight I wish I had added a layer of cloth over the whole deck, but It still was a lot easier than removing the core and putting on a new one. I'd at least get a hold of them- Gougeon Brothers- and get their input also before tearing into the whole deck. BTW, I'm subscribed to Boatworks today and have the most respect for Andy and his work, so please don't mistake my suggestion as a dis toward him, or his work. Just an alternate idea that worked for me. Keep up the good work, and don't let the negative comments bother you. I got them too, but sailed away with a smile on my face and a great sailboat. Good luck
Fixing up your own boat also give you more of a connection to it. You've spent your time and effort making the boat yours in more ways than just owning it. Also, your keeping a good old boat on the water for a few more decades. It's kinda heroic. Keep up the good work.
Mads don't worry about the haters. Most of these pees sit and their couch and never even seen a fiberglass boat up close. You doing a excellent job tackling all the projects and issues. I love your videos!
Mads you are right on with your comment about how satisfying completing boat projects are for the owner fixerupper type. I have a 1975 Bristol 32 and the things I have done on my own are very very satisfying. I in no way am doing what you are, but I agree that anyone who has the dream of fixing up an old boat should follow that dream.
Mads in relation to the last point, some people don't understand that much more important than finishing the boat is the journey to get it, I and a friend repaired an old Peugeot 106, the time alone we spent on it if we went to MacDonald flip burgers would let us buy a new better car but the pleasure of seeing the car run and the knowledge we got are priceless, I see your project as the same. Every week I wait for your videos eagerly. I kind of want you to have lots of issues as it will make you do more videos, sorry for being selfish, keep the good work.
WOW! What a wonderful day! Two of my biggest idols in one video - how lucky can I be? 😀🤘. How fun Mads - earlier this week I thought to recommend you to contact Boatworks - was too busy writing you. And then this episode appears! 👍👍👍
I will likely never own or work on my own boat. However, I do enjoy watching your DIY "adventures". There is always something to learn. Can't wait for the sanding, fairing, and painting!
I completely understand that you enjoy doing this work. I spent years rebuilding one boat and as soon as I finished I started another. It took forever as I had limited time and live in Canada were about 8 months of the year make outside work impossible for most tasks. In the end the projects cost more than if I had just bought a newer boat - but I enjoyed the process enormously. In fact, I might admit to preferring to work on the boat to actually using the boat. People say that I must have enormous "patience" to take on a project that was so time-consuming but my response is that if the only reason you undertake a project like this is to have a boat, then you will probably not finish the project. Putting the time and effort into it must be something you enjoy. That way you will not be broken by the time it takes. If you enjoy the process it just doesn't matter how long it takes. It is obvious that you get great pleasure from what you are doing and that alone justifies the project.
Hi mads, glad that you have been in touch with Andy, and I've enjoyed the video content keep the sunny side up. Ps disregard the sad comments. I know the enjoyment that your project gives you. BFN.
For ANY ONE who is planning on cruising, what you are doing is SO SO valuable! We were cruising the Sea of Cortez and heard a “HELP HELP” radio call on Ch 16. When I responded, the guy was 50 ~ 75 miles way off any populated area. I offered to walk him through the problem. He responded, NO. He wanted me (or some one) to come to his boat to fix it. AND, it was a simple fix! Don't know what happened to him, he was not in danger of sinking, so I let him call others.......
Awesome video, I really enjoy watching these types of videos and negative comments do not detour people who are interested in working on their own boats we realize the amount of effort that it takes to fix up an old boat.
I can't believe it. My two favorite learning channels in one. Almost surreal! Thanks for bringing out the best of Andy, Mads. You guys make a great team, and I hope you do more of this!
Mads, a great upload again.usually Skype chats on RU-vid can be as boring as hell but not in this case .I'm well impressed with all the work done so far & don't be stressed on negative comments what your doing is showing what hard work, perseverance & a dream can do. Oh & who cares about the unicorn folder, I'm well impressed with your Mount Fiji screen saver. Louis
Mads love u r videos I have restored a hunter 701 yacht and are in the process of restoring a Jeanneau sunlight. I sail on the firth of clyde, look forward to viewing u r videos every Sunday. U r doing great work on the boat can't wait to see it completed and u r voyages to come. All the best in your project.
It's your dream. Live it! Thanks for all you have shared. It is inspiring. As for the trolls, negative commentators, they are nothing but armchair quarterbacks. Piss on them! Just keeping doing what your doing and enjoy.
I think what you said at the end is so true. there will always be one or two negative comments but sadly it is a go to setting for some people. I love restoration and restore antiques. for me its all about the hard work and the satisfaction at the end. keep up the good work and thanks for the videos !
All I can say is thank you for sharing. What I learn from you just might be how I get a sailing vessel to go cruising and living dream that I thought would only be a dream. 👍👍👍 😊. ⛵⛵⛵⛵
I've been doing a refurbishment job on my 38 yr old sloop as well and I totally agree with your philosophy. I do mine so that I know every system, every wire, and every part of the rig. And I do it myself so that I have no one else to blame if my repair isn't up to par... and usually better than a boat yard would do it! Keep going Mads. I look forward to a meet up when you get to the States on Athena. G. King
Fixing an older boat does take a lot of time and money but it's all about what you get out of it. You, like me, get plenty of experience, knowledge, and satisfaction on doing a good job and being able to do it yourself. I also enjoy working with my hands. Would have to with the project I've been working on lately. Early last year, I pulled my engine and over three months did a partial rebuild myself, with no prior knowledge on diesel engines. The reason to pull the engine was to replace the leaky fuel tank located under it, in the keel. For just over a year, I've been building a new one, myself, out of fiberglass using vinylester. Crazy, I know. But, it's finally nearing completion and soon, I hope to get the engine back in the boat. Mads, you do a good job of ignoring the negativity. Too much of that in the world as it is. You're doing a good job fixing your boat and getting to know her.
hey mads, while i don't share your dream of rebuilding, i appreciate all the time and effort you put into these videos as a resource should i need to fix something down the road, and i find it interesting to see how boats are constructed and repaired. . keep it up, you're doing great
