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! :)
First, fantastic that you and Andy were able to get together. You are two of my favorite TH-cam 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 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 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 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.
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 :)
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'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.
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!
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. ;)
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.
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 😎
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.......
We've become a discard and replace society because it's "cheaper" but not always better. Kudos to you for keeping her alive and enjoying the process at the same time. To hell with the naysayers. Toss another biscuit to Jokull please. Thanks Mads, you've got heart.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
people will never understand craftsman and skill and how it feels to restore a boat or anything!!! we are the lucky ones that see beauty in any project!! screw the negative remarks and stay positive!!!!
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.
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!!!
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.
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! 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
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!!
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👍
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.
I live about 3 hours from Andy at Boatworks Today. I'll be taking a short vacations with my wife in July to Bayfield, Wisconsin. It is an absolutely lovely place to visit anytime of year but especially during the summer months. The Apostle Islands are wonderful to sail through and visit and Lake Superior, though a fresh water lake and not the ocean, offers true, big time sailing. One needs to know what one is doing when you sail that lake.I enjoy both of your channels so much. Your dream is my dream...some day. Your positive attitude is refreshing. Oh how I wish I had a boat shed like the one you found readily available to me. If I had one I'd have purchased my dream boat long ago. Press on.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mads. Ignore the negative comments. They are made by people who are too cowardly to chase their own dreams and would rather whine and complain about other people who have the courage to chase theirs. Misery truly does love company. Keep up the good work. I love the videos.
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 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 :)
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 introducing me to Boatworks Today. Always looking for more good content. Also Thanks for all your time to create these great vlogs and sharing your story. I hope that people start to get it. This is your journey and we are invited along as guest. So for the negative Nellie's please start acting like one.
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.
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!
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.
Some people don't know what it is like to have a "love of labor". Some think that having to do labor is all negative. Don't listen to the hatters. Love your videos!
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 !
Hi Mads, I won't lie, I skipped a bunch of the interview with Boatworks Today... Thanks for your candid comments, haters gonna hate etc... lol. I really enjoy watching your videos, so thank you for the time and effort it takes to plan them out and then edit them as well. Cheers from PEI Canada, Bryan.
Hi Mads, You really do not have to defend yourself. On any TH-cam channel you have those negative people. I look forward to a new episode of your vlog every weekend! ☺
Great video! Don't let the negative comments bother you, there's nothing better then bringing an old boat back to life. I'm doing the same repairs on my boat.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Ignore the bad comments, I don't think have ever commented on one of your videos but I have been watching from basically the beginning. I really enjoy watching your videos and sailing or diy you have a good screen presents. Keep going and one day I hope to see you out there.
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!
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
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!!
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.
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
Wow 2 of my favorite boat repair guys in one episode... awesome. Madz, I agree totally what you said about the negative comments. But then, remember that some people just have to rain on someone's parade to feel manly... don't worry about it and drive on. In the end it's your time and money.. and reward, and we get to go along a bit for the ride and learn from you as well. A lot of people don't want to mess with wet saturated decks. Paying someone to do this would be very very expensive. But taking out the cost of labor, and working from above vs below... you save a lot of time and money..
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.
I have found that those who are negative towards other people who are creative "doer's" tend to come from negative environments that breed failure rather than success. You are doing a great job and keep living your dream, :-)
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.
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! 👍👍👍
Mads, a great upload again.usually Skype chats on TH-cam 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
Fantastic & very informative. Thanks for sharing to both you & Andy. As for the negative feedback you've been getting.....over here in the UK there was once a very special gentleman, very much a boating man of the most noble kind, who's legacy is very much alive today.....his famous saying was "With courage, nothing is impossible.!". His name was Sir William Hillary. The negative trolls out there should do a google search of him. I wonder what they would have thought about his dream had they been alive back in his day. Keep up the great work Mads, you're an inspiration for me and my own boat restoration project.
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
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...you rock! Thanks for your informative videos. Know that most of your viewers appreciate what you do. Just delete troll comments. Don't let it get to you.
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.
Excellent advice on the epoxy vs Polyester resin and the fillers, very helpful. As for unsalvagaeable, ha, yes got to be the funniest comment so far. I, like you, love doing up old boats. I spent 15 years doing up a very big wooden fishing boat which people told me would never float. It had been put the water for 10+ years and required an inordinate amount of work which I did myself. When she went in the water I heard the boat yard comment she probably took on more water when she was new... I ignored the doom and gloom crowd telling me I was crazy' it will cost you a fortune, when will it ever be finished etc, etc. God knows what I would have done if there was social media back then. So love your attitude, you have many more supporters than doom and gloom people so keep going, as I know you will. Andy
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.
Cool! The world's two best boat vloggers co-starring in the one video. Today, I'm planning on installing a few new cleats (thanks to Mads' butyl tip in an old Obelix piece) and I'll also gelcoat a few small holes (and thanks to Andy for the colour-matching info).
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
Thank you for inviting me on your channel Mads :-) Was a pleasure to talk and get to know you!!
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! :)
Would like to do this again, really enjoyed it!!
Please do! :)
*Benoit Jansen-Reynaud*
Wood boats are OK, I knew someone who built and sailed his concrete yacht.
@BoatworksToday Are you going to do a video of this from your perspective, it would be fun to see the difference.
Don't let the naysayers rain on your parade! You are doing great!
Thanks! :)
Don't let the negative Nancys bother you Mads. The vast majority of us are inspired by your work.
Thank you so much! :)
First, fantastic that you and Andy were able to get together. You are two of my favorite TH-cam 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 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 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 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.
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 :)
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'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.
Sailing Life and Boatworks Today together on TH-cam, you made my raining Sunday full of sun again! Thanks!!!
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.
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!
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. ;)
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.
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 😎
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.......
Thank you for linking us to Andy and Boatworks Today. Between the two of you I am learning heaps. Keep up the great work.
We've become a discard and replace society because it's "cheaper" but not always better. Kudos to you for keeping her alive and enjoying the process at the same time. To hell with the naysayers. Toss another biscuit to Jokull please. Thanks Mads, you've got heart.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
people will never understand craftsman and skill and how it feels to restore a boat or anything!!! we are the lucky ones that see beauty in any project!! screw the negative remarks and stay positive!!!!
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.
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!!!
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.
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!
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
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!!
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👍
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.
I live about 3 hours from Andy at Boatworks Today. I'll be taking a short vacations with my wife in July to Bayfield, Wisconsin. It is an absolutely lovely place to visit anytime of year but especially during the summer months. The Apostle Islands are wonderful to sail through and visit and Lake Superior, though a fresh water lake and not the ocean, offers true, big time sailing. One needs to know what one is doing when you sail that lake.I enjoy both of your channels so much. Your dream is my dream...some day. Your positive attitude is refreshing. Oh how I wish I had a boat shed like the one you found readily available to me. If I had one I'd have purchased my dream boat long ago. Press on.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mads. Ignore the negative comments. They are made by people who are too cowardly to chase their own dreams and would rather whine and complain about other people who have the courage to chase theirs. Misery truly does love company. Keep up the good work. I love the videos.
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 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 :)
Andy is how I found your channel you both are great . Thank you for all yalls hard work.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 introducing me to Boatworks Today. Always looking for more good content. Also Thanks for all your time to create these great vlogs and sharing your story. I hope that people start to get it. This is your journey and we are invited along as guest. So for the negative Nellie's please start acting like one.
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.
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!
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.
Some people don't know what it is like to have a "love of labor". Some think that having to do labor is all negative. Don't listen to the hatters. Love your videos!
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 !
Hi Mads, I won't lie, I skipped a bunch of the interview with Boatworks Today... Thanks for your candid comments, haters gonna hate etc... lol. I really enjoy watching your videos, so thank you for the time and effort it takes to plan them out and then edit them as well. Cheers from PEI Canada, Bryan.
Mads, don't sweat the naysayers. You are an inspiration. Keep up the great videos!
Andy has helped me as well, he knows his business and a very nice man. In fact, I watched all his videos before starting on my retro fit of my boat.
I love what you are doing with the boat. If i was 20 years younger I would be doing the same thing. Keep living the dream.
I truely enjoy watching you work on every step of Athena! dont let any negative comments bother you. keep up the good work!
Hi Mads, You really do not have to defend yourself. On any TH-cam channel you have those negative people. I look forward to a new episode of your vlog every weekend! ☺
Great video! Don't let the negative comments bother you, there's nothing better then bringing an old boat back to life. I'm doing the same repairs on my boat.
Disregard the negative comments! I think you're doing a great job. Thoroughly enjoying the videos. Keep them up.
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.
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.
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.
Excellent information. I learn not only how to repair the boat but also how they are made. Your information is invaluable. Thank you!
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.
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.
Nice to see Andy on your Channel 😄Andy is fantastik and Nice to hear that fixing a old boat is fun. I love it to👍⚓️
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
Ignore the bad comments, I don't think have ever commented on one of your videos but I have been watching from basically the beginning. I really enjoy watching your videos and sailing or diy you have a good screen presents. Keep going and one day I hope to see you out there.
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!
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
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!!
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.
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
Wow 2 of my favorite boat repair guys in one episode... awesome.
Madz, I agree totally what you said about the negative comments. But then, remember that some people just have to rain on someone's parade to feel manly... don't worry about it and drive on. In the end it's your time and money.. and reward, and we get to go along a bit for the ride and learn from you as well. A lot of people don't want to mess with wet saturated decks. Paying someone to do this would be very very expensive. But taking out the cost of labor, and working from above vs below... you save a lot of time and money..
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.
I have found that those who are negative towards other people who are creative "doer's" tend to come from negative environments that breed failure rather than success. You are doing a great job and keep living your dream, :-)
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.
John Christopher what kind/brand/size of boat did you buy?
Kenneth Duborg we bought a C&C Landfall 38.
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! 👍👍👍
Didn't realize how much I looked forward to your videos until your latest didn't show up
Two of the finest boat vlogger in the same vid. What a treat!
Mads, a great upload again.usually Skype chats on TH-cam 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
Fantastic & very informative. Thanks for sharing to both you & Andy. As for the negative feedback you've been getting.....over here in the UK there was once a very special gentleman, very much a boating man of the most noble kind, who's legacy is very much alive today.....his famous saying was "With courage, nothing is impossible.!". His name was Sir William Hillary. The negative trolls out there should do a google search of him. I wonder what they would have thought about his dream had they been alive back in his day. Keep up the great work Mads, you're an inspiration for me and my own boat restoration project.
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
Great episode and awesome collaboration with another one of the best boat construction hosts on TH-cam!
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...you rock! Thanks for your informative videos. Know that most of your viewers appreciate what you do. Just delete troll comments. Don't let it get to you.
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.
Excellent advice on the epoxy vs Polyester resin and the fillers, very helpful. As for unsalvagaeable, ha, yes got to be the funniest comment so far. I, like you, love doing up old boats. I spent 15 years doing up a very big wooden fishing boat which people told me would never float. It had been put the water for 10+ years and required an inordinate amount of work which I did myself. When she went in the water I heard the boat yard comment she probably took on more water when she was new... I ignored the doom and gloom crowd telling me I was crazy' it will cost you a fortune, when will it ever be finished etc, etc. God knows what I would have done if there was social media back then. So love your attitude, you have many more supporters than doom and gloom people so keep going, as I know you will. Andy
I've been subscribed to both of these channels for a long time, now. Boatworks is awesome, as is your channel. Cheers
Awesome! Thanks! :)
me 2 glad to own a steel boat
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.
Cool! The world's two best boat vloggers co-starring in the one video. Today, I'm planning on installing a few new cleats (thanks to Mads' butyl tip in an old Obelix piece) and I'll also gelcoat a few small holes (and thanks to Andy for the colour-matching info).
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