Yep, its designed to squash for inside measurements butted up against an edge and stretch for outside measurements hooked over an edge. Check it for accuracy by taking a measurement starting at 10cm, do the math and then go back to check using the end piece, should be the same.
I was thinking ordering those windows would have been a good time to make them larger. Polycarbonate is very strong. If you had gone bigger you could cut new holes into a more solid structure.
Yes a good idea, plus maybe at the same time as going bigger you might splash out for some proprietary made opening windows. I should think that you will need all the ventilation you can get if you travel the world, check out Lewmar they make port lights as well as winches. Would be a good investment.
nice. very true.BUT another good reason to stay away from silicone on hull ports. if the lip of the deck is rotten and there is silicone everywhere generally, you have to grind it away to get back to clean glass you can build on.
Stay focused and don’t get discouraged. Clean the outside and map out all the damage you find. Clean looks will help get a dry yard space also. Clean and duct tape around the windows, let drain along the bottom edge. Mark up the plans to show the repair areas, mark boat with pencil/graphite, photograph then clean. Get a non destructive moisture meter right away to help find what is soaked. You got this!!
I’m envious of the energy you have to put into cleaning your boat! I probably would have rented a small battery pack, an electric pump, and a gas pressure washer. But I’m also a fat lazy TH-cam commenter. Good work dude!
I'd rather see him using that energy to sail and follow his dreams, but he is such a cheap chap, he spends his valuable and limited time scrubbing. Someday, he'll look back on this and see how foolish he was.
Bro, where are you located in Holland. Looks like you're somewhere near Amsterdam. I'd be more then happy to help you out getting this project where you want it to go. Let me know if you need hands.
Mark, you’re wise to scrub everything to help you find issues. I own a motorcycle, the cleaning process not only makes for a nice looking bike but cleaning allows me to examine the bike for safety reasons.
James, just don't clean the bike too good or you'll risk a break down. A motorcycle mechanic once told me that dirt build-up helps absorb oil leaks and is a rust preventative! Trust me, I would never lie. 🥸😵💫🤣🤣
James is on the right tack Mark - excuse the poor pun. Cleaning is a fundamental maintenance activity and helps identify current or future nasties. Keep going. The only thing to do different - have you heard the wise old saying - give it a clean top to bottom. Our forebears knew what they were about!!!
Hey James, I just picked up my second motorcycle today. It’s a 1997 bmw r850r with 90,000 miles. She’s in beautiful condition, but I will be doing a good check/cleaning. 👍👍👍
If you sand around each window and possible rotten areas, only on the inside, you will find out the extent of the rot to some degree. This will release the moisture from behind the paint and allow drying from the inside. Ventilation is important to dry the timber and prevent more rot. Have fun!
Despite having been scrubbing my oily horrible bilge all day, it was pretty therapeutic watching someone else scrubbing 😂. There was always gonna be at least some rot, just another thing for you to take in your stride matey! Looking forward to the next steps!
Thanks for the link to Nadiyana's channel. I watched, really mostly listened to her concert and appreciated her familiar voice. I left a few messages, liked some others and rebutted some nonsense. The last thing is that, the link seems to say you two are good which I really appreciate. Take care Mark, Dawson
I bought a rusty old VW camper van, my dream van... everyone was telling me I was nuts. I never regreted it had the best time in it! Good luck following your dreams!
I actually enjoyed the cleaning. For me it was satisfying to see the surprisingly good condition of the paint, hull, etc. As you said cleaning is good thinking time and gives you real and tactile knowledge of every part of your boat. It's also very important to reveal and make clear the scope of the work needed, and really is the staring point for any major overhaul/rebuild. I expected rot, so for me it's actually good. It requires better and ultimately more efficient procedures: the first being on the hard and drying out. Other great things about this Pahi are: the price leaves you lots of room/options, including needed time on the hard, the location is great for many reasons including being close to home, many of your pals and Hanneke are close, blah, blah. The more I see of you and your project the more optimistic I am. I think it's just right for you in terms of time, learning curve really making it yours. I watched the episode right through and look forward to further progress. Cheers, Dawson
sat morning routine, wake up, watch this. I appreciate the explanation of techniques, the 3 cloth and that theres no music track over the top just the sound of pure scrubbing. Love it Mark, nice progress, keep up the good work!
Good video tonight, Mark. Thanks. You will find rot in places. I think you sensibly paid a low price, and you have reserves and experience to fix this Pahi. I think you caught it just the right moment to rescue it from a bad ending. The bilge zones and underwater are looking to be in great condition, as is most of the primary structure. What a testament to superb Wharram design. and some good work in the build of this one. There is nothing better than cleaning this craft from one end to the other. You can then measure the work required to fix it. I know you have what it takes to do it. I think you will enjoy all of it, too., and it will be interesting for us to watch on the channel.
@@leeii337 You rude little monkey! Just because you don't know much about boats, other people might have wast experience on this subject! Keep your stupidness to your self and stay in your basement !
Your interest in the Wharram boats has been very intoxicating. I’ve been catching up on the Wharram story and watching as many videos about the unique boat as possible. Certainly, after watching the boat tour of “ Lucky 🍀 Fish 🐟 “ I can really appreciate the enthusiasm you have for this boat ! This is going to be a great build series on TH-cam ! Take your time and do a great job. The channel should grow by leaps and bounds 😊❤🎉
It’s looking great, especially since you started cleaning! I haven’t seen a interior of any Wharram that has the potential of yours, it’s great even though there’s all those little cubbyholes to clean, you’ll be glad for them later when you don’t have to tie everything down! I’m very excited about the new channel and getting to see her again after so long, I miss her. By the way, I loved the cleaning video, especially when I saw what was under the dirt and paint chips!
Hey Mark welcome back to boat ownership. Cleaning and cleaning. I think it’s really funny that I am watched the whole 30 minutes of cleaning. Lol. Sorry you found some soft spots. You’ll get them fixed cause you are experienced. Keep on keeping on. More power to Nadiyana, go girl!
Mark RLF, it’s only 2k lost now. It will finish at 10-20k over budget. I got a kick in the town halls this week. 28k into a refit, I had to get a new furler, another £5,200 added to the cause. And I know there will be more surprises. My overall budget in my head was €25k for all parts. Sweat equity is running at €10k plus. I love sailing, but I hate boats. Bags of tenners disappear into the blue hole..
Well done. I think you have approached this project wit a good plan. Removing the rubbish first, then cleaning the interior was the best decision . 1. clearing the rubbish gives you more working space, and finding some useful odds and sods. Secondly, cleaning all the green growth will help you not to get ill. Carry on the same way, doing everything that can be done in a sensible way. I think a sensible thing to do is to spray the inside with a solution of Dettol. Kill all the remaining germs.
I think this is going to be one of the coolest builds on You Tube, even if he fixed the rot and put a deck on it, he could sell it and make a chunk of change off of it.
I'm more excited about this channel than ever! Keep working. Cleaning and rebuilding is great to watch! The tape is meant to move don't worry about that. Fix the windows and get the leaks and delamination sealed up asap. Keen to see how you do that!
Mark repairing sections of soft ply is very simple mark out the area let's say you draw a square around it. Cut out the square with a jig saw accurately and the angle the square hole about 45 degrees then you cut a new piece of ply with a matching angle to the edge of all 4 sides so when offered up its flush to the outside of the hull then epoxy in small screws can be used then removed when the epoxy is dry then sand and fill if necessary until perfect
This is going to be an amazing boat! After all the Polynesians sailed the south pacific bringing their culture to different shores and sailing only by the stars and sun for navigation. After living and working in Hawaii I developed awe and admiration of the polynesians and their travels. One does not need a heavy blue water boat or a floating box catamaran to traverse oceans. Good luck to you and we’re here for the entire voyage and excited to see her start to finish.
@@borandagio807 is he going to sail the North Atlantic? And yes, I have been in the North Atlantic and pacific north west in high wind conditions. All boats have their limitations. This is the boat Mark wants, support him. You wouldn’t sail your definition of a “sea worthy” vessel in a hurricane or monsoon would you. Sailing is common sense as much as knowledge, ability, technology etc.
Your tape measure is working perfectly! You daft buggar! {Said in your Dad's voice...] The reason the tip on the tape is 'loose' is so it measures accurately inside or outside measurement. So when you're measuring a length of timber, it 'extends' and 'adds' 1.5mm. But, when you are measuring inside, like inside a cupboard, it 'shortens' by 1.5mm - equal to the thickness of the tip of the tape! So each measurement is correct! Inside measurement, or outside measurement. the tape 'self adjusts' accordingly. It's actually a brilliant thing! As for the soft window surrounds. Won't take much to sort once you're on the hard, but for now, I'd definitely clean around them with your scourer and cloths, becase having it clean will make it look better - even if you know it's not - and then once clean, the duct tape will stick better, so just put the old (cleaned) acrylics back on there and tape them up. Remember - it's about keeping water out of the boat for NOW, not making it loook nice and "long-term waterproof". One step at a time, laddie! :)
Look at what you did on the last boat. You and your other half can hand this. All your fans got faith in you. I’m a 66 year old from Missouri and I’m a fan so go for it.
Impressive. You have got the old girl looking better. You can take comfort in realizing that you have probably saved the boat from dying. While others are off sailing and having fun, you are preserving a piece of history.
@Lookup2Wakeup that’s exactly my point. I love his attitude and enthusiasm, but personally I wouldn’t take that boat for free. We are indeed different and I celebrate that.
You have a good tape trust it The metal tip at the end of your tape measure is a little bit loose for a reason. The first inch of the tape is short by 1/16 of an inch. This isn't an error: it's meant to provide you with accurate readings whether you're measuring the inside or outside edge of a surface. This feature is known as “true zero”.
Keep your spirits up and take it one step at a time. IMHO go for the sealing up and preventing water ingress first. Get her where there will be no further degradation and then repair any rot in vital or structural areas.
I have lived the life you dream of for decades, so have much experience of "sorting" boat problems. The odd spot of rot was expected, you just need the right tools and epoxy to sort it. All can be found online, and the skills are easy to learn. With luck the original plywood was quality, so only places like those window frames need sorting. You need decent weather to work with epoxy, like plus 5-7C and it must be dry. Keep ploughing on, you will soon be sailing her.
Try to find a sailing club and lift your catamaran there on land, this is usually much cheaper and the club is happy for extra income. I did this years ago in northern Germany (North Sea). At the same time I made a lot of friends. Best regards Rene from Switzerland
It is what it is Mark, don't let the bit of rot discourage you, it's just a repair, you were always going to have things to repair and replace no matter what you bought
It is amazing how cleaning makes a world of difference! Of course none that cleaning happens without immense efforts by you! The more you clean the better she looks!
Hi it’s me again. Don’t be so hard on your self. These people that are giving you a hard time are sat on their arse in front of the telly. Just go for it. You’re got the budget and the drive. I’m loving it. 👍
I’m really going to enjoy your progress on this project. I am quite enamoured of the wharrams from your introduction a few months back. I’m a Couch sailor these days.
Mark, Your energy is boundless...as you have always shown since I began watching your channel. Having the boat so much cleaner will make you feel more comfortable to be aboard. So glad to hear you and Nadiana have kept in touch.
You'll know every inch of that boat when you're done. You'll also have the confidence in every inch of it. It's never really two steps back if you're actually improving what you're working on. Good work. Living the dream. Keep it up.
Glazing your ports inside and out will help keep things warmer in colder climbs and reduce condensation. It will also protect against leaks if the outer pane gets damaged.
I am really trying hard not to say too much negative here. But I have ween watching you for a few years now - on and off. When you were looking at boats before your bought your previous catamaran, you saw a Westerly Fulmar, from recollection for about £11K. That is a fine boat and would have taken you anywhere, and by now could have taken you anywhere in the world, and been fully kitted out with all the latest gear for the same money you have spent so far. I am just curious as to whether you prefer taking on these projects to actually sailing. I wish you well, but compared to other sailing channels, you are doing little sailing compared to the amount of effort you are putting in to try and go sailing. Well with the exception of MJ Sailing perhaps, who have a huge project on their hands - but their boat should be perfect by the time is completed. Again, I wish you all the best :)
Many years ago I purchased a 5000 euro boat not so far from there. And just like this one you could see it change just by cleaning it up, repairing some holes, rebuilding a deck and cockpit paint etc etc. It took me 9 months to start sailing. And it looked like new. After three years of enjoying her I sold her for as loost 30k. The value red of looking through the dirt is enormous. And I am sure you’ll be the laughing one at the end. When you sailing the world and the bay sayers still dream of “ the perfect boat … one day “ you’ve got this Mark little set backs are just part of the game. But you’re a winner! Love the project and you paid the right price, hence your at a great start. The next boat I did the same and it brought me to the other side of the globe. So hang in, you’ll get there.
A temporary plywood deck would be great. Even just a catwalk from hull to hull. You could consider stretching a temporary trampoline improvised from a poly tarp to catch all those small bits of hardware that always seem to bounce overboard
Mark , please never use silicone on a boat . You never get rid of it and paint hates silicone . use Sika or MS Polymer. Soudal fix all for example . ✌️
Love your opening comments it’s going to be an interesting years watching you rescue this phenomenal boat the day you get it back in the water will defo best a major highlight and close enough to get along to the launch party
Nice to see you working on cleaning interior and getting windows to stop leaking! Two comments, not criticism!!! 1. I was not surprised to see rot at windows where holes were not plugged with screws. Years of water accumulation, hopefully very “localized”! 2. I would recommend obtaining a hand held sprayer to deliver cleaner and wearing gloves while cleaning. Great progress, will be nice to see plans for structure between hulls! Thx for bringing us along! 😊😊😊 Ken
Congratulations on your boat find. By now you've probably figured it out that the smooth surfaces are easier to clean than the rough surfaces. For that reason before you paint it would be smart to fill and make smooth ALL surfaces... even the bilge. On our boat any where the fiberglass cloth is not filled in smooth (bilge area), it's an on going difficult project to keep clean. Secondly if you sand and paint the interior with a 2 part epoxy paint you'll eliminate the the chipping and peeling paint in the future. YES, it will cost you more now but save you a whole lot of work and maintenace later. All of this will be easier at this stage before you fill the boat and move aboard. I hope this is helpful.
The metal tip at the end of your tape measure is a little bit loose for a reason. The first inch of the tape is short by 1/16 of an inch. This isn't an error: it's meant to provide you with accurate readings whether you're measuring the inside or outside edge of a surface.
Almost: The tape measures move, so that the measured length is inside the hook, if the hook is used, and outside the hook if the tape is used to the end. That is, if you use the hook to hold one end, then the measurement will not include the hook. If you push the tape out to press against a wall, then the hook retracts, and the measurement is to the outside of the hook. (Shamefully copy from another site)
I swear You are a magnet for respect. Im a stranger and yet im proud to follow you. Your family must ooze pride for you . Do i see the potential of the boat ? Yes..... Enjoy Mark. We do.....
All your power tools are going to need recharging so for me a prioity would be to get the lecy batteries self charging and an inverter if not one fitted. (and watch out that the fuses can handle the charging rate. My main fuse blew a couple of times trying to charge power tools.)
Hard graft but the cleaner it gets, it’s value rises and your satisfaction and appreciation of your effort rises. Then you imagine what a fantastic craft you are going to create and enjoy. Keep following your dream! SkipRay, Kerry, Ireland.
Well the first step is cleaning and touching the boat to see what you have to deal with. Now time for the plan and I am sure it will come together. Go for it!
You got a wharram for cheap !! How awesome. I think cleaning and stopping water getting are sensible first steps. So excitied to see you new boat restored. Love you channel , especially now you have a Wharram!!
the end of the tape is supposed to be like that. It moves the same amount as it's own thickness so it you hook it or push it into a corner it will move and read the same. Badly explained I know but you have nothing to worry about. 👍🏻
Loving this boat restoration. The tape measure is accurate, theyre all like that, 2-3mm of play, so that if you push the end it will be the right length but if you hook it, it will also be the right length.
This part of the process can definitely be overwhelming. Just remember that any boat can be brought back. Ask for help (scraping, sanding, painting) from lots of friends and viewers.
In my humble opinion Mark you've got a diamond in the rough. Surely you knew you would run into some rot. Wow though that boat has so much potential! All that cleaning is so important on so many levels. That will be a fine boat to carry you, family, friends, and crew if you choose to one day. I know you can make it happen.
Mark, thanks again for this cleaning episode, you'll be a real professional on completion of your new prize. She's a real beauty and so much interior room. You ROCK!
I can’t believe you didn’t know that tape measures are supposed to be like that on the end!! That was funny dude 🤣 the one like you have with the 3 rivets on it are the best ones.
When I am feeling a little overwhelmed about a project, I clean something to get me in a positive mood and motivated to do even more. You are doing a great job.
Still smiling at the end so can't be too bad. I've had a new engine fitted in my boat and it's slightly too tall for the old floor so going to have to raise the floor by 10mm I've been putting it off but seeing your cleaning which is more than a mundane chore I'm fitting the floor over the next week. Keep it up.
Looking better every day...keep after it Mark...I'd just quick strip and clean those old windows and outer surrounds ..byutel tape em..and screw on ..seal it for now ..redo it properly with tear out replacement in the yard. Cheers and good luck.
If I could give a suggestion. Get some tapered wooden dowels the size of your through hulls. Also get some wire and secure them near. That way if you trip and break a through hull you can stop your boat sinking.
Cleaning is the least of your worries. I just can't see how this is going to be sailable without some serious investment, and/or complete replacement. I wish you all the luck in the world. Please prove me wrong!
Daddy is from Germany. A German shop chain brought it originally over ( Aldi ) This’d tape measurement ends need to move for measurements inside eg a cabinet and the pull out for measuring outside. The roller part has a suze and it’s writt on it ( eg 60mm mm do you can put it in a cabinet pull out the tape and know exactly the inside size… perfect on a boat. What you read plus the 60mm is your exact size
The end of tape measure must move - it's meant to provide you with accurate readings whether you're measuring the inside or outside edge of a surface
Was about to type this!! Haha
its gonna be interesting
Yep, its designed to squash for inside measurements butted up against an edge and stretch for outside measurements hooked over an edge. Check it for accuracy by taking a measurement starting at 10cm, do the math and then go back to check using the end piece, should be the same.
I'm sure he knew this and was just teasing 😂
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I was thinking ordering those windows would have been a good time to make them larger. Polycarbonate is very strong. If you had gone bigger you could cut new holes into a more solid structure.
That's not a bad idea. Won't hurt to let a little extra light into those cabins either imo.
Yes a good idea, plus maybe at the same time as going bigger you might splash out for some proprietary made opening windows. I should think that you will need all the ventilation you can get if you travel the world, check out Lewmar they make port lights as well as winches. Would be a good investment.
I was thinking the same thing! Cut out the rot to a larger frame or fined some larger standard frame (oval?) and cut the hull to them?
nice. very true.BUT another good reason to stay away from silicone on hull ports. if the lip of the deck is rotten and there is silicone everywhere generally, you have to grind it away to get back to clean glass you can build on.
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Stay focused and don’t get discouraged. Clean the outside and map out all the damage you find. Clean looks will help get a dry yard space also. Clean and duct tape around the windows, let drain along the bottom edge. Mark up the plans to show the repair areas, mark boat with pencil/graphite, photograph then clean. Get a non destructive moisture meter right away to help find what is soaked. You got this!!
Good advice here, plus it helps your moral knowing that you have a decent boat worthy of spending decent time on it
Good advise! But it is better to replace the pencil with the marker!
Excelent practical advice!
Cleaning up is mentally sound and important, you are doing absolutely right there, and it adds optimism.
Your determination and work ethic is commendable. Seems this boat was in need of someone like you to come along and rescue her.
it's only ep 1
As a polynesian myself, this makes it very intriguing to follow the development of this double Hull canoe.
I’m envious of the energy you have to put into cleaning your boat! I probably would have rented a small battery pack, an electric pump, and a gas pressure washer. But I’m also a fat lazy TH-cam commenter. Good work dude!
I'd rather see him using that energy to sail and follow his dreams, but he is such a cheap chap, he spends his valuable and limited time scrubbing. Someday, he'll look back on this and see how foolish he was.
Or be incredibly proud and love sailing his dream boat - don’t judge mate it’s his life and dream.
I've got to say that the interior spaces cleaned up much much nicer than I could have ever imagined. Way to go!
Bro, where are you located in Holland. Looks like you're somewhere near Amsterdam. I'd be more then happy to help you out getting this project where you want it to go. Let me know if you need hands.
Mark, you’re wise to scrub everything to help you find issues. I own a motorcycle, the cleaning process not only makes for a nice looking bike but cleaning allows me to examine the bike for safety reasons.
James, just don't clean the bike too good or you'll risk a break down. A motorcycle mechanic once told me that dirt build-up helps absorb oil leaks and is a rust preventative! Trust me, I would never lie. 🥸😵💫🤣🤣
James is on the right tack Mark - excuse the poor pun. Cleaning is a fundamental maintenance activity and helps identify current or future nasties. Keep going. The only thing to do different - have you heard the wise old saying - give it a clean top to bottom. Our forebears knew what they were about!!!
Hey James, I just picked up my second motorcycle today. It’s a 1997 bmw r850r with 90,000 miles. She’s in beautiful condition, but I will be doing a good check/cleaning. 👍👍👍
@@clayfarnet970 registration?
If you sand around each window and possible rotten areas, only on the inside, you will find out the extent of the rot to some degree. This will release the moisture from behind the paint and allow drying from the inside. Ventilation is important to dry the timber and prevent more rot. Have fun!
Despite having been scrubbing my oily horrible bilge all day, it was pretty therapeutic watching someone else scrubbing 😂. There was always gonna be at least some rot, just another thing for you to take in your stride matey! Looking forward to the next steps!
To me it looks like he gets to build his own boat !
@@captvaghunter it'll be fun to watch though! 😂
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@@ThaiLifeAmerican you'll find it someday champ just keep on believing in your self!!!
@@ThaiLifeAmerican I didn't comment that there was always gonna be rot on the video of your boat though 🤔
It was nice to meet you and see the boat in real life! We'll be back soon with the pressure washer!
Hooray! Hope for a pressure washer and a giant dry vac. Cleanliness is next to godliness.
Thanks for the link to Nadiyana's channel. I watched, really mostly listened to her concert and appreciated her familiar voice.
I left a few messages, liked some others and rebutted some nonsense.
The last thing is that, the link seems to say you two are good which I really appreciate.
Take care Mark, Dawson
I bought a rusty old VW camper van, my dream van... everyone was telling me I was nuts. I never regreted it had the best time in it! Good luck following your dreams!
Thanks!
I actually enjoyed the cleaning. For me it was satisfying to see the surprisingly good condition of the paint, hull, etc.
As you said cleaning is good thinking time and gives you real and tactile knowledge of every part of your boat. It's also very important to reveal and make clear the scope of the work needed, and really is the staring point for any major overhaul/rebuild.
I expected rot, so for me it's actually good. It requires better and ultimately more efficient procedures: the first being on the hard and drying out.
Other great things about this Pahi are: the price leaves you lots of room/options, including needed time on the hard, the location is great for many reasons including being close to home, many of your pals and Hanneke are close, blah, blah.
The more I see of you and your project the more optimistic I am. I think it's just right for you in terms of time, learning curve really making it yours.
I watched the episode right through and look forward to further progress.
Cheers, Dawson
sat morning routine, wake up, watch this. I appreciate the explanation of techniques, the 3 cloth and that theres no music track over the top just the sound of pure scrubbing. Love it Mark, nice progress, keep up the good work!
Impressed with the number of comments on the tape measure
Good video tonight, Mark. Thanks. You will find rot in places. I think you sensibly paid a low price, and you have reserves and experience to fix this Pahi. I think you caught it just the right moment to rescue it from a bad ending. The bilge zones and underwater are looking to be in great condition, as is most of the primary structure. What a testament to superb Wharram design. and some good work in the build of this one. There is nothing better than cleaning this craft from one end to the other. You can then measure the work required to fix it. I know you have what it takes to do it. I think you will enjoy all of it, too., and it will be interesting for us to watch on the channel.
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@@leeii337 You rude little monkey!
Just because you don't know much about boats, other people might have wast experience on this subject!
Keep your stupidness to your self and stay in your basement !
You've made me realise, I don't really like sailing videos, I like sailing boat restoration videos. Great videos lately. All the best.
Tys you are amazing, the passion, the friendship, allowing Mark to stay by your place. Alliowing Mark to use your boat as a reference, very smart.
Your interest in the Wharram boats has been very intoxicating. I’ve been catching up on the Wharram story and watching as many videos about the unique boat as possible. Certainly, after watching the boat tour of
“ Lucky 🍀 Fish 🐟 “ I can really appreciate the enthusiasm you have for this boat !
This is going to be a great build series on TH-cam !
Take your time and do a great job. The channel should grow by leaps and bounds 😊❤🎉
It’s looking great, especially since you started cleaning! I haven’t seen a interior of any Wharram that has the potential of yours, it’s great even though there’s all those little cubbyholes to clean, you’ll be glad for them later when you don’t have to tie everything down! I’m very excited about the new channel and getting to see her again after so long, I miss her. By the way, I loved the cleaning video, especially when I saw what was under the dirt and paint chips!
Hey Mark welcome back to boat ownership. Cleaning and cleaning. I think it’s really funny that I am watched the whole 30 minutes of cleaning. Lol. Sorry you found some soft spots. You’ll get them fixed cause you are experienced. Keep on keeping on. More power to Nadiyana, go girl!
Mark RLF, it’s only 2k lost now. It will finish at 10-20k over budget. I got a kick in the town halls this week. 28k into a refit, I had to get a new furler, another £5,200 added to the cause. And I know there will be more surprises. My overall budget in my head was €25k for all parts. Sweat equity is running at €10k plus. I love sailing, but I hate boats. Bags of tenners disappear into the blue hole..
Well done. I think you have approached this project wit a good plan. Removing the rubbish first, then cleaning the interior was the best decision . 1. clearing the rubbish gives you more working space, and finding some useful odds and sods. Secondly, cleaning all the green growth will help you not to get ill. Carry on the same way, doing everything that can be done in a sensible way. I think a sensible thing to do is to spray the inside with a solution of Dettol. Kill all the remaining germs.
I think this is going to be one of the coolest builds on You Tube, even if he fixed the rot and put a deck on it, he could sell it and make a chunk of change off of it.
Blood sweat and tears, at the end of the day this will undeniably be your boat. Thank you for bringing us along on the inspiring journey.
I'm more excited about this channel than ever! Keep working. Cleaning and rebuilding is great to watch!
The tape is meant to move don't worry about that.
Fix the windows and get the leaks and delamination sealed up asap. Keen to see how you do that!
Mark repairing sections of soft ply is very simple mark out the area let's say you draw a square around it. Cut out the square with a jig saw accurately and the angle the square hole about 45 degrees then you cut a new piece of ply with a matching angle to the edge of all 4 sides so when offered up its flush to the outside of the hull then epoxy in small screws can be used then removed when the epoxy is dry then sand and fill if necessary until perfect
This is going to be an amazing boat! After all the Polynesians sailed the south pacific bringing their culture to different shores and sailing only by the stars and sun for navigation. After living and working in Hawaii I developed awe and admiration of the polynesians and their travels. One does not need a heavy blue water boat or a floating box catamaran to traverse oceans. Good luck to you and we’re here for the entire voyage and excited to see her start to finish.
You don't read about the Polynesians who didn't make it!
Depends how much you appreciate your life. 😅
@@borandagio807 it’s not the boat it’s the captain 😉
@@patriciapoot1180 you’ve clearly never sailed the North Atlantic in 40knt winds. You want a solid built vessel.
@@borandagio807 is he going to sail the North Atlantic? And yes, I have been in the North Atlantic and pacific north west in high wind conditions. All boats have their limitations. This is the boat Mark wants, support him. You wouldn’t sail your definition of a “sea worthy” vessel in a hurricane or monsoon would you. Sailing is common sense as much as knowledge, ability, technology etc.
Your tape measure is working perfectly! You daft buggar! {Said in your Dad's voice...] The reason the tip on the tape is 'loose' is so it measures accurately inside or outside measurement. So when you're measuring a length of timber, it 'extends' and 'adds' 1.5mm.
But, when you are measuring inside, like inside a cupboard, it 'shortens' by 1.5mm - equal to the thickness of the tip of the tape!
So each measurement is correct! Inside measurement, or outside measurement. the tape 'self adjusts' accordingly. It's actually a brilliant thing!
As for the soft window surrounds. Won't take much to sort once you're on the hard, but for now, I'd definitely clean around them with your scourer and cloths, becase having it clean will make it look better - even if you know it's not - and then once clean, the duct tape will stick better, so just put the old (cleaned) acrylics back on there and tape them up.
Remember - it's about keeping water out of the boat for NOW, not making it loook nice and "long-term waterproof".
One step at a time, laddie! :)
Mark, I can see your Dad bowing his head in shame when he hears your question about the tape measure 🙂
Look at what you did on the last boat. You and your other half can hand this. All your fans got faith in you. I’m a 66 year old from Missouri and I’m a fan so go for it.
Impressive. You have got the old girl looking better. You can take comfort in realizing that you have probably saved the boat from dying. While others are off sailing and having fun, you are preserving a piece of history.
I do not see a distressed boat, but only a neglected one. With love and dedication you will have it ready to go!!
Although I can’t for the life of me understand why you want that boat over some of the other ones you have looked at, I love your attitude and energy!
@Lookup2Wakeup As I read your comment I'm convinced I heard distant laughter on the wind!🤣
@Lookup2Wakeup that’s exactly my point. I love his attitude and enthusiasm, but personally I wouldn’t take that boat for free. We are indeed different and I celebrate that.
Same reason he took on a psychologically messed up canine.
@@UUBrahman Correct... he's a good bloke! Or do you have your own reason... by any chance?
You have a good tape trust it
The metal tip at the end of your tape measure is a little bit loose for a reason. The first inch of the tape is short by 1/16 of an inch. This isn't an error: it's meant to provide you with accurate readings whether you're measuring the inside or outside edge of a surface. This feature is known as “true zero”.
You can do it! I see this project sailing well before the end of the year with your skills and ambition.
great job man. 3 years ago i purchased a catamaran lots of people thought i shouldnt. Best thing i ever did. Hang in there. its worth it!!!
I agree completely; cleaning time is thinking time. Well done! 👍🏻
Keep your spirits up and take it one step at a time. IMHO go for the sealing up and preventing water ingress first. Get her where there will be no further degradation and then repair any rot in vital or structural areas.
I have lived the life you dream of for decades, so have much experience of "sorting" boat problems. The odd spot of rot was expected, you just need the right tools and epoxy to sort it. All can be found online, and the skills are easy to learn. With luck the original plywood was quality, so only places like those window frames need sorting. You need decent weather to work with epoxy, like plus 5-7C and it must be dry.
Keep ploughing on, you will soon be sailing her.
Faithfully back in the rhythm of watching your videos without fail
Try to find a sailing club and lift your catamaran there on land, this is usually much cheaper and the club is happy for extra income.
I did this years ago in northern Germany (North Sea). At the same time I made a lot of friends.
Best regards Rene from Switzerland
It is what it is Mark, don't let the bit of rot discourage you, it's just a repair, you were always going to have things to repair and replace no matter what you bought
I work in Oil&Gas and we use Dasty to clean up sticky oil sludge, that stuff is absolutely amazing.
It is amazing how cleaning makes a world of difference! Of course none that cleaning happens without immense efforts by you! The more you clean the better she looks!
It's unfortunate that no amount of cleaning will restore rotten coring. You've heard the expression "putting lipstick on a pig"?
Keep up the great work fella! Looking forward to watching her come to life again!
Hi it’s me again. Don’t be so hard on your self. These people that are giving you a hard time are sat on their arse in front of the telly. Just go for it. You’re got the budget and the drive. I’m loving it. 👍
I’m really going to enjoy your progress on this project. I am quite enamoured of the wharrams from your introduction a few months back. I’m a Couch sailor these days.
It's so gratifying to see this clean up so nicely. You're doing a great job. Thanks for sharing this.
Mark, Your energy is boundless...as you have always shown since I began watching your channel. Having the boat so much cleaner will make you feel more comfortable to be aboard. So glad to hear you and Nadiana have kept in touch.
You'll know every inch of that boat when you're done. You'll also have the confidence in every inch of it. It's never really two steps back if you're actually improving what you're working on. Good work. Living the dream. Keep it up.
Glazing your ports inside and out will help keep things warmer in colder climbs and reduce condensation. It will also protect against leaks if the outer pane gets damaged.
And sealed with marine/UV Sikafleks NOT silicone!
I am really trying hard not to say too much negative here. But I have ween watching you for a few years now - on and off. When you were looking at boats before your bought your previous catamaran, you saw a Westerly Fulmar, from recollection for about £11K. That is a fine boat and would have taken you anywhere, and by now could have taken you anywhere in the world, and been fully kitted out with all the latest gear for the same money you have spent so far. I am just curious as to whether you prefer taking on these projects to actually sailing. I wish you well, but compared to other sailing channels, you are doing little sailing compared to the amount of effort you are putting in to try and go sailing. Well with the exception of MJ Sailing perhaps, who have a huge project on their hands - but their boat should be perfect by the time is completed. Again, I wish you all the best :)
Don’t worry it’s just a part of the the journey, these experiences are always beneficial even when you don’t want them. Your hard work pays off x
Many years ago I purchased a 5000 euro boat not so far from there. And just like this one you could see it change just by cleaning it up, repairing some holes, rebuilding a deck and cockpit paint etc etc. It took me 9 months to start sailing. And it looked like new. After three years of enjoying her I sold her for as loost 30k. The value red of looking through the dirt is enormous. And I am sure you’ll be the laughing one at the end. When you sailing the world and the bay sayers still dream of “ the perfect boat … one day “ you’ve got this Mark little set backs are just part of the game. But you’re a winner! Love the project and you paid the right price, hence your at a great start.
The next boat I did the same and it brought me to the other side of the globe. So hang in, you’ll get there.
Great job youngen great boat ..thanks for all your vids for half an hour i was in a different world cheers
A temporary plywood deck would be great. Even just a catwalk from hull to hull. You could consider stretching a temporary trampoline improvised from a poly tarp to catch all those small bits of hardware that always seem to bounce overboard
It’s cleaning up well, surprising how much space there is inside, well done .😊
You are putting in high quality effort and components. That's exactly what she needs. Excellent job. Bring her back to life!
Mark , please never use silicone on a boat . You never get rid of it and paint hates silicone . use Sika or MS Polymer. Soudal fix all for example . ✌️
Amazing to see how the before and after cleaning changes everything.
Love your opening comments it’s going to be an interesting years watching you rescue this phenomenal boat the day you get it back in the water will defo best a major highlight and close enough to get along to the launch party
Nice to see you working on cleaning interior and getting windows to stop leaking!
Two comments, not criticism!!!
1. I was not surprised to see rot at windows where holes were not plugged with screws. Years of water accumulation, hopefully very “localized”!
2. I would recommend obtaining a hand held sprayer to deliver cleaner and wearing gloves while cleaning. Great progress, will be nice to see plans for structure between hulls! Thx for bringing us along! 😊😊😊 Ken
that's a fair bit of cutting, patching & glassing around the windows. A good job for doing in the yard.
Congratulations on your boat find. By now you've probably figured it out that the smooth surfaces are easier to clean than the rough surfaces. For that reason before you paint it would be smart to fill and make smooth ALL surfaces... even the bilge. On our boat any where the fiberglass cloth is not filled in smooth (bilge area), it's an on going difficult project to keep clean. Secondly if you sand and paint the interior with a 2 part epoxy paint you'll eliminate the the chipping and peeling paint in the future. YES, it will cost you more now but save you a whole lot of work and maintenace later. All of this will be easier at this stage before you fill the boat and move aboard. I hope this is helpful.
Sounds great advice for anyone Floyd... thanks!👍
The metal tip at the end of your tape measure is a little bit loose for a reason. The first inch of the tape is short by 1/16 of an inch. This isn't an error: it's meant to provide you with accurate readings whether you're measuring the inside or outside edge of a surface.
Almost: The tape measures move, so that the measured length is inside the hook, if the hook is used, and outside the hook if the tape is used to the end.
That is, if you use the hook to hold one end, then the measurement will not include the hook. If you push the tape out to press against a wall, then the hook retracts, and the measurement is to the outside of the hook.
(Shamefully copy from another site)
@@VEJ2 Exactly what Alex said.🙄
It's looking awesome and it's way more room than I thought it would be
If you don’t make mistakes your not learning bud! Trust me, I’m the king of mistakes and they can’t keep me down. You will smash it. Stay strong 💪
I swear
You are a magnet for respect.
Im a stranger and yet im proud to follow you.
Your family must ooze pride for you .
Do i see the potential of the boat ?
Yes.....
Enjoy Mark.
We do.....
All your power tools are going to need recharging so for me a prioity would be to get the lecy batteries self charging and an inverter if not one fitted. (and watch out that the fuses can handle the charging rate. My main fuse blew a couple of times trying to charge power tools.)
Hard graft but the cleaner it gets, it’s value rises and your satisfaction and appreciation of your effort rises. Then you imagine what a fantastic craft you are going to create and enjoy. Keep following your dream! SkipRay, Kerry, Ireland.
Well the first step is cleaning and touching the boat to see what you have to deal with. Now time for the plan and I am sure it will come together. Go for it!
You got a wharram for cheap !! How awesome. I think cleaning and stopping water getting are sensible first steps. So excitied to see you new boat restored. Love you channel , especially now you have a Wharram!!
Keep it up...this will be a great boat to cruise on!
I’m shocked at how fun and satisfying it is to see the scrub clean footage lol
IKR? Its like watching a ASMR video. Puts me to sleep.
the end of the tape is supposed to be like that. It moves the same amount as it's own thickness so it you hook it or push it into a corner it will move and read the same. Badly explained I know but you have nothing to worry about. 👍🏻
Loving this boat restoration. The tape measure is accurate, theyre all like that, 2-3mm of play, so that if you push the end it will be the right length but if you hook it, it will also be the right length.
Looks like you have saved this boat, wonce clean always feels better. It's interesting to see how it's meant to look like.
This part of the process can definitely be overwhelming. Just remember that any boat can be brought back. Ask for help (scraping, sanding, painting) from lots of friends and viewers.
Looking good! Can't wait to see it out of the water. 👏👏👏👏
In my humble opinion Mark you've got a diamond in the rough. Surely you knew you would run into some rot. Wow though that boat has so much potential! All that cleaning is so important on so many levels. That will be a fine boat to carry you, family, friends, and crew if you choose to one day. I know you can make it happen.
Mark, thanks again for this cleaning episode, you'll be a real professional on completion of your new prize. She's a real beauty and so much interior room. You ROCK!
I can’t believe you didn’t know that tape measures are supposed to be like that on the end!! That was funny dude 🤣 the one like you have with the 3 rivets on it are the best ones.
Watching this video reminds me how lucky I am not to own a boat anymore 🤣🤣👍
When I am feeling a little overwhelmed about a project, I clean something to get me in a positive mood and motivated to do even more. You are doing a great job.
Still smiling at the end so can't be too bad. I've had a new engine fitted in my boat and it's slightly too tall for the old floor so going to have to raise the floor by 10mm I've been putting it off but seeing your cleaning which is more than a mundane chore I'm fitting the floor over the next week. Keep it up.
Looking better every day...keep after it Mark...I'd just quick strip and clean those old windows and outer surrounds ..byutel tape em..and screw on ..seal it for now ..redo it properly with tear out replacement in the yard. Cheers and good luck.
Thanks for the update, Mark. You have a lot of people pulling for you.
If I could give a suggestion. Get some tapered wooden dowels the size of your through hulls. Also get some wire and secure them near. That way if you trip and break a through hull you can stop your boat sinking.
Cleaning is the least of your worries. I just can't see how this is going to be sailable without some serious investment, and/or complete replacement. I wish you all the luck in the world. Please prove me wrong!
minimum fully done to cross oceans 30k 🧐 marks budget
Daddy is from Germany. A German shop chain brought it originally over ( Aldi )
This’d tape measurement ends need to move for measurements inside eg a cabinet and the pull out for measuring outside. The roller part has a suze and it’s writt on it ( eg 60mm mm do you can put it in a cabinet pull out the tape and know exactly the inside size… perfect on a boat.
What you read plus the 60mm is your exact size
Not understand your love for this kind of Boat (not spacious, not practical…) but whish you all the best in this restauration
The end of the tape measure moves to account for the thickness of the metal on the hook. It's intentionally designed that way.
Get a pump up bug sprayer and some pool chlorine and spray the whole boat down it will make it look new
Thanks
Outstanding job you done! My compliments 👍👍👍