Too much work? DIY hurricane catamaran project 😬 

We are so ready for this next chapter!

Tally Ho just finishes a project, Mat and Ava just start a project, how perfectly timed. Thank you.

The tourist stuff and travels were fun....but I came to your channel initially for the repairs and refit. Glad to see it back. Everyone does the travel stuff. You have a niche. And you are really good at it.

Looks like Sail life is gonna provide at least 15 years of glorious refit videos.

I wish Janet and I lived in Florida to help you both,you guys know how much we love a good project, I need something to do in a few months.Ross

This is one of those videos you like first, then watch…. Can’t wait for the rebuild.

No doubt you two are capable of repairing this, but this should be a free boat at this point.

She's a keeper! Oh, the boat is okay too, but I was talking about Ava. Any woman who supports your mad projects like that is a gift!

Well, 1. You'd be saving a boat. 2. Viewers love seeing repairs and renovation. 3. When done you'd have great comfortable vessel and home. 😊

I just have to say that I find your sheer, raw courage at taking on a project of this scale to be utterly admirable. Amazing.

As a Naval ArchItect & Marine Engineer with almost 50 years in the proffesion (next september 15 will be tha aniversary) I'd suggest a very careful check-up of all structural bulkheads, specially which is fitted under the mast, catamaran are subjects under torsional efforts anf fatigue is very treacherous.... and my second advice, don't worry about the close or open of the cabinets while the boat is docked. The flexion is different when tey are afloat, so, wait until to be floatin, and then, chech-up the opening and closing... the rest, blood, sweat and WORK!!!!

This IS a huge project, but you have proved that you've got the knowledge and skills to take it on. So if you also have the time and the money, then go for it! Catamarans are cool, and I'd love to see one rebuilt.

I really like you guys get the paperwork fixed quickly. I hope you get the AdSense situation figured out and fixed. I'll be honest, I'm glad you guys are going to have a massive project to work on, I'm really more of a boat building/repair channel guy rather than a sailing channel guy. I love the way you balance your channel content but I'm not so fond of others after the boats are complete.

I actually watched Bryan’s episodes on this boat and it’s a damn shame what’s happened. Watching him work was an experience, somehow he can totally function among all the clutter and I have to admit it made for some exciting moments!

Glad to see Brian’s boat get reserected.

I felt Mat like a tiger in a cage, going around in circles with his Athena DIY . Now, I feel the beast roar, and the sanding superman begins to impatiently show his muscles. I have no doubt that with Jane-Ava, this catastrophic jungle will become the most beautiful and technological Catamaran haha

If it was anyone else i would say no but its Mads, he can do whatever he sets his mind to.

After being here for over 6 years i think you guys have the age, energy and skills to carry this out . Its massive but i will enjoy the journey with you

The whole reason I started watching you just as you started Athena - DIY fun. Thanks for taking on a new project. I am already hooked, waiting on some sanding!!!!!

Such a big project, if there's anyone in the world that can do it, it's you Mads. Good luck, I look forward to seeing all the 'oh glorious sanding' videos.

Cleaning up after Brian is a project just in itself! I think he did a pretty good job with the fiberglass work he did. Get his CNC router!

Mads and Ava, I have followed you from Obliex. I was very impressed with your workmanship when I visited you aboard Athena in Plymouth. The video does not show how well you finished Athena. Your patience to achieve the best of everything you have done is your greatest asset. You both look very excited about your new project. In my experience, fixing, repairing and improving a yacht are far more rewarding than actually sailing. I look forward to many more months (years) of oh glorious sanding 👍👍👍

Good luck with the paperwork, looks like a huge project that I know you too can handle.👍

I've ALWAYS found a good cleaning PRIOR to starting allows for building a proper plan.

Half of me says "Run!" The other half says this project should be good for DIY projects, which I love. There also is the X Factor of seeing this $hitbox of a boat turned around and made into an absolute gem...

Like you say no one should criticise Bryan because they’ve not spent a day in his shoes, my thoughts are he is the type of bloke who would help others before getting his own jobs done, he may have worked in his own way which others find unorganised, but working with clean freaks is no walk in the park either, I’m glad that you couple have taken it on and I wish Bryan all the best on his new boat as well, I will be watching both channels every week

Looks like a great project. If I was 30 yrs younger I would love to tackle the rebuild, but I’ll just have to settle for watching you and Eva take it on! Good luck!!

im so glad you got a deal with bryan he worked so hard on that boat and it was sad to see him broken by the project.and personal ife. so much chances to fit modenr upgrades

I watched Bryan’s videos from when he first bought the Anteres. I commented many times about how much easier it is to work in a clean work site. Thank you thank you for cleaning up!! You may want to get aboard a sister cat to see if you like it enough to put 1-2 years of work into. Best of luck!

this refit will be two times faster with the both of you, cannot wait for you to get going on this new project.... Ava's face says it all ...glowing 🌟 hope you call the boat AVA

Good luck with the new rabbit hole :) Well, another 5 years of quality content for me :) win-win :)

After watching the last rebuild for years ,I was really enjoying watching Ava giving her tours of the new places they were visiting. Now more years of boat yards with the same old sanding ,fiberglass and endless repairs. I was really hoping to finally sea a sailing channel and all the adventures of seeing new exotic places. I'm convinced Mads is addicted to dyi and not into sailing as much as the rebuild process. See ya.

I’d highly recommend getting rid of the curved glass altogether. It will always crack. It will always leak. It will always frustrate you. You’re smart, Mads. You can figure out a way to get rid of those.

Gotta love our Florida sun and what it does to plastic and glass. The movement after being still for so long... Crack!

A good analogy is to compare your project to those folks who run half and full marathons, 26.2 miles. People who are not runners can not comprehend how to run that far. Runners recognize the work and effort required and are motivated by the goal. Congratulations on finding a project that excites you and makes you want to get to work every morning.

10:30 yeah, one of the tiny stupid things I love about cats is ... they don't lean. They don't even pitch as much as monohulls (because they're so much "stiffer" in the water because they're comparatively light. So things that open side to side or front to back is fine, and it's far more often that something will stay on the surface you left it (if not always in the same spot) and not end up on the deck, even while underway.

I’m probably one of your first 500 subscribers and watched when you fixed up your first boat. Your dream was to fix up A boat and cruise. I’m the naysayer- 10 yrs of your precious life goes by so fast and most spent on the hard or fixing boat stuff with very little sailing. I’d keep Athena and travel and be a cruiser which is what you always wanted to do.

With a refit of this magnitude I would consider building a dust collection system with a cyclone dust separator and remote start, it could be placed under the bridge deck so all you would have is a hose running to the inside or wherever you need it. Also for the electric power build a distribution center using a breaker panel with multiple outlets that way you could run a semipermanent cable over from the yards panel, running extension cords seems too flimsy. Cheers and good luck!

Excited to see what miracles you do with this beauty to be.

Me too; the travels were fun, but I really liked the times when MAs was refitting Athena. I am so looking forward for a new refit! Sail Life and Travels with Geordie and Tally Hoe are the highlights of my week. I can’t wait for the weekend when these vids are posted! There is something about Mad, how gentle and pleasant and calm he is. Now he’s got a work mate and she’s just as nice, so it will be double nice!

What this boat is!!!!! It’s a huge project.

I remember when Bryan started to get to the point where he stopped working on the boat. I thought then I would love to see you both in the US making this boat glorious again. I think we are all ready to see the amazing work you both do and hearing the AMAZING work through on the how’s and why’s!!! Keep up the amazing work and hope the paperwork gets sorted out!!

A few comments. I was involved in replacing standing rigging of a Leopard and the best/cheapest source of wire/fittings was the boat builder. They had the exact specs for the boat and price was considerably less than local especially dealing with compact strand wire that many cats use. Same idea goes for the mast. Is it possible your bent mast can be sleeved and reused? Tape/tarp over the leaking holes, hatches. windows and maybe drape tarp over vulnerable fiberglass repairs to eliminate further damage. May want to evaluate how much time/level of perfection you spend on this cat project and whether you occasionally hire help. There are a few cat repair/cat kit YT projects and it seems subscribers/views drop off after 1.5 years- people can only watch so many fairing/sanding episodes before losing interest. Make sure you include having a solid hardtop/bimini in your plans either DIY or prof built if the original can't be repaired.

I saw Bryan's videos on this. It was a shame that he couldn't carry on. Life bites us all sometimes. On the bright side its going to be fun seeing Mads deal with the rest of the job. Are you able to keep Athena while you're fixing the Antares? A mix of boat work and sailing is a winning combo.

Having the workshop area under the boat is almost as good as when you were back in the shed with Athene. You can put up a temporary wall at each end and even lock stuff up there. Given the shear space a refit is going to be a lot easier than Athena. The square footage is of lesser concern in my experience.

Looks like a great project! Welcome to Flor'duh. Stay hydrated!

Can’t wait for this project. Fun and o’glorious sanding!

You guys rocked in working on Athena so this new adventure is going to rock . I can’t wait.

It's a big project, but a fun one for the two of you. Stay safe, and have a fantastic week ahead

The dry and shaded work space under the boat will be the blessing in this project.

The best of luck Mads & Ava with the paperwork and the Adsence problems.

I feel for Brian, live has its way of taking twists and turns. Hoping this helps him on his way to his next adventure and gets you a wonderful new build.

rain soup is my FAV!

Crazy idea, during refit you can use plywood to turn the underside of the boat to a shed, and put an cheap A/C unit there..or when working in the boat just redirect the cool air up through the escape hatch.

Great buy, certainly buy it !

I like how are both agreed on the project and clear that is what you want to do. It looks like a great boat, beware, catamaran prices are high at the moment so make sure it is what you want regardless of the anticipated restored value. It seems getting the structural repairs completed to a high standard and certified is the big hurdle on this one. Perhaps there are weight improvements where you can use foam cored fibreglass instead of all that plywood. I wonder if Mads will set up a CNC workshop under the boat.

No matter what you say or even think right now. Emotion IS a part of your decision. but what the heck...go for it. We are in it with you. This project is going to really increase your subs as well. Tens of thousands of new viewers inbound.

You're a brave man doing this work in what looks to be a brand new white shirt.

U GUYS ROCK....

Yes, I've returned for the prospect of more glorious sanding!

dam your crasy that thing is at least 4 times the work of your beloved mono hull

One simple reason for the cracked glass is that's its too tight in the frame as its facing the sun and when glass gets warm it expands and if its tight in the frame it cracks Looks a fantastic project enjoy

How much did Brian pay you to take the boat ?

Phew, 2-3 years of DIY, love it!

Should we start taking bets at how long this is going to take? I will start at 3 years

My dream consumer is a trimaran....damn waterworld!! BEAUTIFUL BOAT!

Did you resolve the RU-vid issues?

Super stoked to see a new rebuild! Absolutely loved watching you build Athena over the years.

i love your channel and have watched all your oh glorious videos but when you said a years and years project it got me thinking you're a sailing channel and i do realize boat work is a big part of boating but have you ever calculated how much time you've actually spent on the water sailing compared to being on the hard doing boat work *edit don't worry i will continue watching

Galley down works really well we lived galley down for three years and we think it’s fantastic and good for cooking even when it’s rough

You are totally mad, bro. A total nightmare....

I'm super excited to follow this project, I hope the paperwork will be done soon 🙏🏻

There are two of you working now. You have an enthusiasm for the project. You know what the end looks like. Go for it.

Go do it ! You’re one of the few who can do it

I followed the entirety of your last build but this looks to be on a whole new level. I hope you sort out those youtube issues. I actually sub to Brians channel and he certainly seemed to be pushing it uphill with a rake on so many fronts there for a while so I’m glad to see him passing the baton and having been through a divorce myself getting some quality Brian time😀. We are definitely in for a lot of “oh glorious sanding” if “life on the Hulls”, “Sailing Wilda” and “MJ Sailing” are anything to go by . Good luck and Cheers from NZ .😀

I've re-subscribed. The sailing stuff on Athena wasn't my cup of tea, but I'm now looking forward to a few years of work on this new one. I actively dislike catamarans for some reason I can't explain, but I can't wait to see you take this thing apart and then put it back together again.

If you go ahead, another good thing would be to make sure it's jacked up evenly and properly. I'm no expert but the Parlay Revival Vids show this process is VIP. Could be why cupboards are not opening, maybe humidity and moisture but thought I would mention it. Good Luck with the decision, its a big one.

Of the channels I've seen on RU-vid, you are the only one who I believe could be successful on a project like this. Hopefully all of the obstacles can be resolved and the project started. 🙂 Plus you can intersperse sailing and travel videos along with the build videos. Yay!

I was very very slightly worried when I heard mention of you all looking for a project boat months ago. I know content creation is hard but you were able to make very enjoyable balanced vids with both diy and cruising vlogs. My brain instantly had a massive reset as soon as I saw the Antares. This is a fantastic project and will be a gem after the completion in a few years and we get to go along for the ride. I know you will both be able to handle whatever needs to done on the boat with teamwork. I hope you don't run into yard or immigration issues as the project moves forward. I'm so excited to see what happens.

- So. You both went looking for challenges? mischief? trouble? adventure and Lucky you! You found it. Well done. Congratulations! (whispers in the wind "Be careful what you wish for") - It IS a sweet looking boat with some seriously sharp lines, that's f'sure & if anyone can get this renovators paradise to float and then fly then it's our Dauntless Dynamic Duo.- Please clarify one thing. When the time comes, will you be retaining the Cat's current identity or will there be a re-naming? if so then maybe -Lazarus- would be a fitting option? Should this project go ahead, it's completion will be up there in significance of your recent Atlantic crossing. Bon Voyage!

Amazing!!! Just watched this video yesterday and randomly ran into Ava at the mall today!!! She is so nice:) Nice to have met you Ava. I wonder where and when I will meet Mads:) Love your channel and hope the paperwork goes through so we can all see much more "oh glorious sanding" 🤩

Oh glorious sanding .best times ,great material.

Antares makes a great boat. And I think you're very realistic about how much work this is. I wish you luck.

Keep in mind the reason the cabinets right tight,the boat isn't square! Look for bulkhead damage, put long level on the aft deck p/s in direction. Then see what the deck Bow will show you.

I used to follow Brian's chanel wish him all the best But you two will do sutch a good job and the boat needs to be back in the water . And everybody loves a build video when it's finished what a 🚢 🎉

This series is gonna be epic.

Hey Mads, I'm really looking forward to more glorious sanding! :D Have you considered transforming the Antares into a 100% electric power-cat? Lose the rigging, build the roof and extended bimini to take as many solar panels as possible and use second hand Tesla batteries for energy storage for example. There's also kite propulsion systems like the Wingit that can be added to extend range for the windier less sunny lattitudes.

I would like to express my congratulaition to new project, hope you have good time full of joy fun and glorious sanding !

Come back since you are doing this. TBH I enjoy the work more then the sailing. Knowing the thought and quality that goes in to your work, this boat will be A1

Do you think with stuck doors, cracked windows, spongy floors, and deck head core, could there be a big twist to contend with? At least you are prepared for a big job to rebuild. Have fun..!!

If anyone can do it, you can!....but I hope you are getting a really, really good price. You're close to building from scratch🙂

I subscribed to Bryan's channel as well, when he bought this boat. He's a very capable guy with many skills but there were signs that all was not well before his channel stopped. Now he's back, and in his latest video he's moved into a new boat and seems much happier with a return of his original enthusiasm (though tidiness was never his forte). I'm very happy that you've taken over the project, there's a ton of work but I know you're not afraid of that and watching you restore it to its former glory will be fascinating.

Run. Just me, but if it is NOT a free boat, run. The windows likely cracked because the vessel is torqued. Twisting. You need to level and square the vessel before doing anything. Even the previous repairs may break once you set the geometry to design specs at factory build points in space.

The year 2032. Ava and Matt launch der Catmaran called SY ‘Glorious Sanding’.

Just getting things cleaned and organized is a big first step on any project I admire the eagerness that you both show at this point. Lots of luck

Windows are usually installed incorrectly, contrary to the makers' instructions. Plastic glazing can actually expand/contract by 1/16" per foot, from the cold of night to a hard noon sun. If the mounting does not allow that, the tensions created in the glazing guarantee crazing and cracks to follow in under five years. Sometimes well under. This is one reason why 3M VHB tape can be a better choice than screws and nuts, especially if you don't know how to throughbolt in a way that allows for expansion.

The vessel appears to have sat for some time with a lot of poorly stowed weight in it that may have distorted the whole vessel. Cracked Windows may be a hint of this problem. Hurricane season is here and that may provide options for a more reasonable project. I know you are very good with any sort of repairs and can fix it but!!! Good luck with all your projects.

Can’t wait for more refit videos again!

Just needs a little oh glorious sanding! I have learnt so much watching you working on your boats. For me watching you work on another is absolutely perfect.

Cover the curved glass areas with fiberglass . Only replace flat glass, fiberglass the rest. flat glass panels are cheaper and easier to install