After years and years at sea, I've learned the sea and schedules don't usually cooperate. Forcing a schedule takes all joy out of the sea. SOOO, as you can guess, I'm in the section of devoted fans that feels you go when the boat is ready and not a day before.
Please ignore all the commenters telling you you're doing it wrong. It's your boat, do it your way, take your time and get it right before you try to sail the seven seas. The work is always great, the music is always great. Keep doing what your doing cause your doing great!
Your plan is not only incredibly wise, taking a shakedown sailing break for a month or two is like stepping back to appreciate the masterpiece you've already created. The bare bones finished project is a testament to your craftsmanship and hard work. It is truly remarkable. As I've observed the progress you've made, I can't help but have a sense of wonder and awe. The dedication you've shown to this project is admirable, and it is evident in every meticulous detail. The boat that we see now is a beautiful testament to your skill and passion. As I said in an earlier comment, as an armchair sailor, I never thought I would become so engrossed in a refit project. I have been avidly following your videos for some time now and I couldn't resist becoming a Patreon supporter. I fully understand how much hard work it takes to produce quality content like you do. Your videos and storytelling are simply magnificent. From the enchanting narration that captivates and sparks deep thoughts, to the classy and meticulously crafted videography, and fantastic music, everything about your content exudes elegance, class and attention to detail. It's also the way I imagine you and Aladino to be in real life - refined, relaxed, full of charm and chill. And that musical break in the middle of the video? Absolutely fantastic! It added an extra layer of enchantment to an already extraordinary journey. It showcased not only your talent as a craftsman but also your ability to infuse artistry into every aspect of your work. I am eagerly awaiting the completion of stage 1, the short sailing break. It will be a moment of well-deserved celebration for all the hard work and determination you've put into this project. And beyond that, I can't help but anticipate the symphony of music and the dance of craftsmanship that will lead you to the final completion. The journey is far from over, my friend, but with your talent and dedication, I have no doubt that the end result will be nothing short of breathtaking. Keep going, and embrace the excitement of the road ahead.
So nice to see your creative mojo back, the storytelling of the boat being moved was so lovely and well done and reminded me why I loved your channel when you first started out.
My partner and I took 12 years to build our Vertue class yacht Tui of Opua. We had the advantage of having the purpose-built building shed in the backyard of the house that we were living at the time. We built the Vertue from scratch using the drawings from the designer Laurent Giles and Partners from the UK. It was my first yacht building project . We decided very early in the building process to complete the build before launching. After taking the building shed down we were able to have the mast stood and I completed the mast rigging and fitted the pre ordered sails. We went sailing 3 hours after launching and I must say we were both very pleased. That was over 30 years ago and we have lived aboard for 26 years and apart from the regular maintenance we have not altered or changed any of the main features of the yacht. Changed to LED lighting , renewed the standing rigging etc . I not aware if you are in contact with other owners of CG yachts but their advice would be of assistance I'm sure. But my advise would by to launch when you are both ready . Bruce
Consider not caring what your audience thinks and reconsider continuing on with the project between now and over the summer, thru the early fall. Yeah do a few quick test sails and then tweak what is needed, get it finished, move on-board and then set sail to head down south for the winter. Remember, we are all here mostly to admire your efforts on your refit and then we all know you'll eventually sail her, just like you did on Magic Carpet 1. The journey is the destination and forget about what you think of what the audience wants. There is no doubt that totally finishing her before you go will be fully satisfying. Then you can relax sailing and visiting new destinations, instead of doing boat projects in exotic destinations. 😉
After a hectic work week (crunching before the holiday) and then a hectic holiday (hosting a bbq for the family) I cannot express in words how grateful I am for this moment. Fresh cup of tea in my hand I now get to unwind and spend the next 20 minutes with you on your journey. I generally do not read comments. I do not know if other people have told you. But this working class father thanks you from the bottom of my heart. You have made sailing - an activity I thought the sole province of the well-to-do - accessible to us plebes. I do not think I will ever have enough resources to sail the world, but the waters of the Chesapeake Bay now seem within reach. In addition, the fact that both of you are such relatable down to earth folks; the fact that you are both unique personalities; the fact you do so much of the work yourselves - well, it has earned both my respect and a place in my heart. Thank you for the inspiration. Thank you for providing a quiet place for me to unwind each week.
I'm in the 3rd camp as well how dare people tell you what to do with your boat if they are tired of watching the build then so be it unsubscribe it's that simple go watch a different channel
A very logical solution to you situation. Get the boat in the water with the basics, go have some fun doing sea trials and iron out the bugs and snags. Then come back and finish off what needs to be done so you can put here back in the water next year and go sailing for ectended periods. Thank you for sharing and it so good to see Maya with her violin once again.
Much Better to know in your heart of hearts the Boat is up to your high standards and shinning as Beautiful as she is!!......Nice compromize doing a shake down cruise but hopefully you'll totally complete your job list before you're set Free!! Aladino, you are a talented person with a huge design brain and magic hands!! You are a boat building Warrior!!.....And Maya, along with doing excellent boat jobs, You are a Truly Talented Musician, you Rock that fiddle and move with all the runs!! I'm so happy you formed a trio, all 3 Are an Excellect match and you will go far together! Congratulations on all the progress you've made!🎉❤❤
Your plans are very well thought out. I believe you’re making good choices. You both need a little break, a little enjoyment. And when you make the winter to “finish” don’t let that stop you from splashing again. Time to move ahead will be long past by then. You’ll know it too. That is one beautiful boat that should last 100 years.
My two bob's worth? As an owner of a timber trailer sailor. I say Keep going! Besides watching Aladino Is a true crafts man . I have learned SO MUCH. Keep[ it coming. Maya, I know it's been hard on you, Your eyes tell the true story. It is ALMOST over. I for one cannot wait to see her relaunched. I'm down in Australia and have followed YOUR channel from the start.
I can tell you that you're making really really good progress every week. That's so amazing and everyone can learn a lot about craftsman work (also those who are in the business for quite some time). Take your time to prepare everything and make things as perfect as you want to. It's your home.
Really nice to see the joy back in your face Mia….those tough times will bend it and be a wonderful story you will tell your children on the deck of MC2 in while anchored in some far away harbor!
Loved, Loved, loved your song! Excited to meet your trio in the future. Your boat is really gorgeous. Thanks for letting us tag along in all your adventures.
MCII is looking more beautiful every day! Unfinished, yet we see what a jewel she’ll be when complete. Sounds like a good compromise plan moving forward. She really is becoming a work of art.
Sounds like a sound plan. A shakedown cruise will be useful for refining your designs, but I’m guessing it’ll be a huge morale booster, and you’ll come back to the project with far more energy and enthusiasm :-)
When you consider your exact boat not only survived a recent around-the-world voyage / RACE - and WON IT!, your efforts are so well worth all your efforts! Just think how much more you will enjoy your future travels knowing the platform you renovated from scratch is so well matched to your future sailing pursuits. A really strong platform is key to your belief in your ongoing courage and determination in realizing your sailing dreams. Press ON! Despite any concerns I’m sure the motor installation will succeed just fine given your determination and your proven ability to access any required resources to access the knowledge and expertise you need to get it done right: Like everything before - it’s the right foot forward. . . then left foot. Hang tough . . . it’s all going to WORK OUT!!
You should know that the quality of work that you have shared is excellent! Taking the time to do the work right is a valuable investment for you both. It will serve you well. I'll keep watching for as long as you're sharing. Fair winds.
Hi Maya and Aladino, Congratulations! Must admit I cried tears of joy for both of you watching Magic Carpet II inch closer and closer to launch. What a journey for you both and your online fans. All the best!
All the best, your music is always a highlight to your videos. Keep up the good work and by all means keep creating wonderful music. Look forward to your next wonderful video. Cheers!!
The music is great, but watching aladino work he's a true artist & perfectionist it never gets old! Looking forward to some adventures too but whenever.
Boy that was great fun ! ( mini jam session ) 👏👏👏👍 as for all the rest , I've a very simplistic way of life : Your boat , your channel , your rules ! 🙏 I would only encourage you to both be true to yourselves , and do what works best for you ! 🙏 Your true fans will always be here waiting for whatever you post whenever your ready to post it 😻😸😺
Love the update and yes indeedy a bit of an adventure on a boat that's not quite perfect and then back to the boat yard with a good sense of how she sails and how your lay out works. Brilliant 🙂
Yup……the second camp is the way to go. If you are like me, being on board and sailing, constantly looking at things that you feel need doing, would drive me crazy 😜 👍
On your two month sea trial you can use your I phone to navigate? Maya can do some events with her little trio. That would really be fun, not only for her but also for us. The song she wrote and preformed today was spectacular. Great job. MCII is looking great.
YES, you are still young enough to rough it a bit in order to refresh yourselves so you can return ready to complete the project, and we online supporters will be invigorated as well.
Good decision on your near future move. Remember you can"t rush perfection. Maya you are very talented to play so well and to help with all the other jobs, including varnishing the way you do. Don't worry about the delays for your followers, we enjoy your videos when we see them and fully understand the time taken to produce them. Cheers Ian.
You have truley created a new work of art and behold a few tunes to sail along with all your hard work congrats You will soon be enjoying the fruits of all your labor congrats on a job so far complete sucess is right around the corner, Its nice to know that the light at the end of the tunnel is not a train LOL.
Well you can tell it has been awhile sense you last played a tune for us. There were so many notes hold up in your fiddle and they just came poring out. The boat gets moved and out comes the music with a smile. Thanks
Well holy smokes! Thinking of when the refit had become so heavy for you there for a minute and seeing you playing such a fantastic song that you wrote I thought “ well there she is”. That level of joy surely is contagious.
I am here regardless of whatever decisions you make. I am so looking forward to the finished project and joining you two out on the water kicking some ass!
Maya playin` violin!!! Fast hands!!! I was very impressed by both tone and speed. I love your pedantic refitting. If you can over do it…then over do it. It`s so satifying to watch. Thank you so much.❤️❤️❤️ 🇸🇪
I am very impressed by your "hard work" How you continuously solve emerging situations. Have built a few boats myself and know the work you put in. Very interesting to follow your work Good luck!
A good deal of my past comments have been raving about talents of both Aladino and Maya in the rebuild process. Today I am amazed at how talented Maya is in relation to her artistry with her violin, now I am equally blown away as to her ability to compose her own music. Very Impressive indeed!!! Cheers
Aladdino must have realized by now that he has a very special person by his side. Maya is a highly talented musical artist, and now she will gradually have to divide her time between the boat renovation project and music. Well, I'm not blind not to see the joy with which she performed that string duet flawlessly. Well, I believe that one day the trio will be much more well-known and even professionalized. Maya you are, very special.
To all of the above, Amen! In my youth, I played the violin from elementary school to high school and beyond to play under the baton of Antonio Brico (a student of Finnish composer, Jean Sibelius,) as a member of the Boulder Philharmonic orchestra. Now as I approach my 80th birthday, I am delighted, humbled and grateful for the "symphony" of your lives as you share them so generously with us. Thank you both for your candid sincerity, talent and dedication restoring Magic Carpet II.
CLAP,CLAP,CLAP,CLAP!!!! Amazing fiddling and I am always happy to hear your music, but this was a special treat. Thank you so very much, and be safe always, from the Philippines.
Take your time. Watching the transformation and learning something is far more interesting than watching you eat baguettes and coffee in a foreign land.
I love your attitudes about growth, adventure, experimentation, success, and "waiting for success" I enjoy these videos immensely. I am also a professional musician, and I am loving your. Postings on Spotify. Inspirational!
Finish the Boat before you Launch. YABA's going through the very thing you described...she's afloat, but not finished, and while they're having a ball, the work they could have finished in the Yard is three times more of a hassle than it would have been at the Yard...
Love your entusiasm go for it splash the hull and you Will find out what missing! Take your time you are close to the finishline! Byte the Way its a beutiful sailboat💕❤
Your boat is gorgeous - a remarkable improvement over the vessel you purchased. I am so glad you are nearing the end of the project and will soon be in the water!
I really hope that you can keep to your plan! it will do you good to get the shot of energy/inspiration to complete the boat and to enjoy it. Shake down is good for finding out what will work and what needs changing.
Ok... I haven't seen the whole video yet, but as I watched the boat being moved I thought, gee it's been a long time between tunes... Voila! Thank you! Had to say thanks. Now back to boats. And that ain't bad either.
That was an incredible performance! Your composition is beautiful, and your playing is of professional quality. The way you blended the violin and guitar was truly impressive. Thank you for sharing your talent! Can't wait 'till the entire band is together. ;)
Your launching plans sound spot on. And Maya, it's always a joy to hear you play, you are very talented. I look forward to seeing more of your new trio as well!
Ah, so many islands and inlets in BC. Just a wonderful place to recharge your batteries and to be able to get back into the building swing. Lovely memories from sailing in Desolation Sound and can only imagine how many fun adventures you will have. Enjoy. I remember wonderful evenings on the boat and hearing beautiful music on the water from a fellow boater.
I have enjoyed watching the refit. I say do what you want, don't feel pressured by comments. This is your journey and thank you both for taking us along on this journey. Love Love what you have done!
Oh, Maya, what a joy to see you glowing as play with another greatly talented musician. I can't wait to see the whole trio! As one who is in the second camp and loves to see the exquisite work going into making MC II your home, and also as someone who joined you early on in your Med days for your amazing storytelling, I think that your current plan is perfect.
"Love, excitement, and energy!" [as you said in the update] All three were beautifully apparent in the added musical interlude! The joy on Maya's face as the notes fairly flew off her fiddle; that made my heart sing, and put a huge smile on my face!
great plan, great music, great fun video. Go sailing! Enjoy the summer and complete the boat over the winter. Life is short and I think you have found a good balance.
Well I m happy to see this boat is getting closer to doing what boats do “float”. I am sure you guys are also. I really don’t know how you keep your enthusiasm up you two have a lot of drive, I don’t understand because I am not a sailor. But I think you are making wise decisions on getting her ready to be tested. Before you move forward with completion it will renew your drive I think. I think you guys need some time in the water with this boat. Good music still hoping to hear Mya sing someday. She plays so well I bet she sings well also.
wow! Its so amazing to see the boat all in one frame. For some reason it feels a bit smaller this way but seeing the lines and the shape of it all makes me realize why you choose it. Also seeing all the work youve done on the outside in one frame lets me realize how beautiful she got. Also enjoyed the lively tunes!!!
