@@michaelbajadali127 You really don't want to get stuck on something as a physical manifestation of ego. In the end it's just stuff that is going to burn. We are spirits, more tangible and eternal....
Two energized architects with an eye for design and an increasingly blank canvas...I'm sensing magic is about to happen. 9 years in and this channel just keeps getting better and better.
Yes, when I realized they were removing material without attempting to salvage it for reuse, I started trying to imagine what the new Uma would be like. I think we may be in for some interesting content in the near future.
When I started watching Sailing Uma back in 2021, I was an HR officer in Zimbabwe with no hope of ever traveling around the world, it inspired me to save and plan. Now I'm in The Philippines, and by the end of the year I will be on the other side of the Pacific. You guys are an inspiration.
We all know your channel/Patreon is successful enough for you to do what everybody else is doing: upgrading to a big catamaran that most viewers have no hopes of ever attaining. So I really appreciate that you’ve chosen to keep the “Good Old Boat” and turn it into something special.
Can I just say that every single sailing channel I watch that done a refit I always mentioned UMA and how they should check you out, Dan is the MacGyver of the sailing community.
I haven't read all the comments but just in case no one mentioned it yet, I am 80 and have done all kinds of wood and metal construction all of my life and I still have both of them and I am so happy I never lost one. It brings me joy to see both of you wearing eye protection!!! You each only have 2 of them and the only way you can replace one is to stick a marble in the socket. There is NO AMOUNT of money that can buy you a real one. Does my heart good to know I won't have to watch the rest of your videos with a pirate's eye patch on your face. God bless
I do home remodel, it's best to just "rip off the band-aide" and start fresh, lol, as long as the budget is there. I hope you two enjoy the process as much as your followers will, like me !!!
Another boat rebuild series started out as a minor update and ended up beeping a near total rebuild as donated funds came available. I have full confidence that this adventurous couple will receive similar support. The down side is that instead of the two to three months that they anticipated turned into two years! They also gained a complete understanding of their boat which is an invaluable asset.
2:17 you mention that you "should have" fixed the problems from the beginning instead of layering on another bandaid and I get what you're saying... BUT... 1) When you got the boat you had no money to address the problem you had to simply make do. 2) When you got the boat you were new to sailing. You didn't know that you would still be living this life much less still living it on this specific boat. 3) Addressing the issues that came up and figuring out how to solve it as best you could with the time and money you had, knowing there was a deeper problem and knowing you couldn't fix that did a couple of things: A) you exercised your problem solving skills. B) you discovered the personality of Uma, and who you are with her C) you discovered what you really need, what you want and what you don't need and really don't want in a boat. D) you sharpened your skills. Your ability to fix small and big problems. Your woodworking skills (seriously that galley and your desk! I'm so sad to see them go), your technical and mechanical skills on deck would not be what they are now if you'd fixed it then. With all the bandaids you gained skill and knowledge. With time you've seen and been on other boats and might be able to incorporate some of what you like into the new Uma. You know so much more now than sailing a perfect boat could have taught you. With the income you now have, that you didn't have then you can use the better materials rather than making do. Don't do yourselves or Uma a disservice. She's taken you this far and she knows you will now take the lessons she's taught you and you will bring her back better and stronger. It's not just another face lift.
I find so much inspiration from watching your videos, all the way from the beginning for years now. I am so excited to watch this upcoming epic boat project! Thank you for sharing your journey in life!
It makes me so happy to see two people working so well together toward a common goal. No arguing, no fighting - just a whole lot of love, a whole lot of planning and a whole lot of hard work. That just warms my heart! Cheers to the two of you. I can't wait to see how you bring all of this back together and I'm so happy you finally found a place to do the work! Can you even believe it's been almost a decade? Keep going strong!
Hey you are some demolition team. I know it will look super when you get it all done been watching you for a long long time. Thanks much Kika and and Dan
Watch carefully from 0:55 to 2:30 a master move by Kika as she shows patience, wisdom and over all humor as she waits for a chance to speak without being interrupted . It takes 2 to make a couple, and just like epoxy there is the resin and there is the hardener.
I love the sailing videos, I like the adventure videos, but I really like the building videos 🙂 It has something cathartic to get rid of all the small things that always come to mind and instead build something clean and solid. Also it is fun to see how detailed orientated you guys are and how neat and unique your solution always turn out.
... then there is... Their is possessive. There is a geographic location. They're is a contraction of the two words they and are. When in doubt, Spell it out. ⚘
Having video documentation of a previous Uma project to explain the shelving installation decisions is a genuine takeaway for all designers. Also, the notes taken about the water tank. Both hallmarks of quality project management and the reason why you are so well loved as a channel.
I’m glad you are fixing and not selling. The underneath behind the cosy facade is actually quite shitty on that boat and I can see that this has been bothering you anyway, so you’ll feel better when it’s all done, not just dimples. It’s worth painting the interior hull, add real closed cell foam, with a board finish, installing your own epoxied marine ply etc. it’s not that hard and you have the skills.
My Dad once remodeled a bathroom, stripped to the studs in a couple of the walls, all because the sink faucet was dripping and the cartridges were obsolete. It snowballed from there. So I totally get what's happening here. Looking forward to the makeover!
This sailing channel is priceless. In a disposable, modern world they shine through every challenge presented to them. If someone held a contest to select a metaphor for what marriage should be, I would nominate this channel. Well done you two. Very, very well done! ❤❤ #UMAon
The anticipation of what you are going to to create is palpable. The next six months are going to be an epic build. I can sense it. Love to you both. Keep up the good work.
Were you around for the hate Dan got for using a grinder without eye protection? They were doing something with the anchor, locker, or pulpit. He was happily just gambling with his eyesight hoping he didn't break or splinter a disc. PPE might be inconvenient and not look cool, but it's better than losing function of important parts of the body! Hopefully, they take care of themselves. I hated watching expedition Evans with them doing most things, besides the glass sanding, barefoot and without PPE.
I got hooked on this channel when you tore the guts out of your old boat way back in Florida. Feeling a bit guilty at how happy it makes me to watch you tear it apart again. Good luck!!
I can’t wait to see your design for those spaces! If you put basically the same thing back in, I wouldn’t be disappointed, but the kitchen, desk and bathroom designs were so amazing and beautiful that I know this project will be spectacular too!
Bless their young bodies. I sit here, at 68 staring down surgery, and tire just watching an episode. I’ll be right back for the next episode and cannot wait to see the magic they perform again on pretty Uma.❤
Make some time to go back and watch Umas rebirth with Dan and Kika. They put the soul in this boat, and she has loved all the attention this team has lavished upon her
I subscribe to you; Sailing Good, Bad, and Ugly; Cruising Maya; Onboard Lifestyle; Gone with the Wynns; The O'Kellys; and Sailing La Vida Gypsea. That means that every week I see somebody working on a boat.
Always nice to return to see gutting of an old sailboat to make her like new again. Much better than buying a new boat where all works well. No excitement anymore in those channels. I always wanted to gut my boat like you did here. New sturdy bulkheads to stiffen her up. Cut out the rub rail and glass her over, Install bigger cockpit drains, or better yet, open up the transom like a newer boat where the water just flows right back off the end. Keep up the good work.
Having attempted to record a few of my own projects, I am so impressed with your determination to record, edit and publish this process, all on top of doing it! Really remarkable you two.
I FEEL YOUR PAIN, I'm on my second year refitting my westsail 32 .... Influenced and following from your humble beginnings hope to see you out there one day.
I love all of the content you guys produce, but by far, my favorite part of your journey was the beginning when you were doing the renovation and build. I cannot wait to see what you guys do this time! I'm here for it 100%!
People have no idea how much strain the rig puts into the hull of a modern boat. It can be mind boggling 😂 when you find you could have picked the boat up with the rig tension, specially when sailing in a blow!. Keep it up, you can rebuild her. You can make her stronger.....etc, etc!
Damn, you guys always make me feel better about drilling holes in cutting on and tearing my boat apart for modifications and upgrades! Can’t wait to see what you guys come up with, hope everything goes well!
As i saw you rip out all the interior i thought: "how are they gonna rebuilt all that ?" But at the end as my father always said: "Do it right or let it be" So good luck to you !
I'm sorry you guys are caught in this situation, but I do love the return of Do It Yourself Uma. Very excited to see your guys' progress in the upcoming upgrades. You two do amazing work 👏
I'm an armchair TH-cam sailor and I've watched several boat remodels already. I'd rather be under sail so I'll rejoin you in a year or two when you get sailing again. Good luck.
🤯🤯🤯 How exciting! Rip it all out! Start with a fresh canvas! Make it all great again and you'll know that it will be good for many more years of adventures! Plus...we get to live vicariously through you and get to see the incredible transformation ahead! 🎉❤
You're on the right track with cutting out that fiberglass, to mitigate the dimple. Have an aeronautical engineering degree with composite experience and have done sailboat refits. You're not going to get a true chemical bond on both sides, but you can spread the mechanical attachment with less weight, by cutting out those wedges and replacing, spreading some 4" fiberglass tape with epoxy. Have followed you for years and have taken inspiration from your designs.
The boat has served you well all these years. Why not find a bigger, better boat and use all the experience you have acquired to make a better platform for your home? UMA 2:0....⛵ You already have systems and equipment that can be used on a more seaworthy craft. Certainly there is a creampuff in drydock or marina somewhere??
Dan and Kika, I've been watching you two for a while and I can't remember ever watching you two do something half way. Or did I miss something ??? Do it right and the two of you will not have to worry about it. 👍 And remember the 5 "P's" of life. "Propper Planning Prevents Poor Performance". It's an old people thing.
Oh but remember that when we started, we had zero knowledge. Our saying is "we only can do what we can, with the tools we have at the time" if we went back in time to the day we bought the boat with all the knowledge and skills and budget we have now, things would be VERY different.
@@SailingUma I'm happy that you two allow me on your adventures. I've traveled the world more with you two then I did in my youth. I hope all go's well with your refit and isn't too costly. But I have to admit.........I bought a couch. Or I should say I married one. lol
This is proper and respectable work. At (2023-1972) 51 years old, this vessel is ready for a deep inspection of the fundamental structure and rework/improvement where required. It's a well-built and well-used hull and worth the work. Nice going on your decisions.
I took half a year break for all internet other than my internet access at work… so now I get too have a few days of binging my favorite channel! I love this series so much. Truly makes me happy watching such wholesome and interesting people. Thank you guys for making such a wonderful content and I hope y’all have long healthy lives & you prosper continuously!
You two are investing a lot in such an old boat. It has taken you a long way. I am confident you two will build a stronger boat together. You two certainly had the boat well insulated through this area.
I’m so happy to have you back and almost forgot how much I enjoy to watch your boat projects! Is the boat still in the water or already on a boat stand?
Demo days are one of the best parts about a refurb project as long as you can resist the temptation of going overboard. For me it takes a ton of self discipline to keep to the plan and only deconstruct what is required. Best of luck controlling the urge to keep adding to your project list of things you should do just because of the "while you're at it" phenomenon.
Awesome episode! Love demo! Great that you had good records from the early days You guys might find employment in Waco Texas if you continue to hone your demo skills 🤪 ijk
After your last episode I couldn't see your explanation as even being near the problem, the rig has been over tensioned, this happens in older GRP boats as they lose stiffness, it can be fixed but if you think of the mast as an arrow and the chain plates and hull as the bow or crossbow. On a carbon race boat you generally have a ring frame forward and aft of the mast and the mast and shrouds tensioned between them and the none of the shroud tension come on the hull. Re. the forward vee berth, anything hard fixed to the hull become structural, fact. I suspect that the vee berth was giving you a good deal of additional stiffness in the bow, the smart way forward when replacing it is to figure out what is helping what and how to tie things together to add stiffness and strength to your old boat, you may want to find a friendly Naval Architect to look over your shoulder.
Since you are doing it all over, every ounce of weight damages your boats performance. That thick wood looks awesome but weighs a ton. Its way too easy to add weight to a boat (I made this mistake several times in a row). Nidacore or other honeycomb core is your best friend and don't hesitate to go thick. Doubling the thickness of the core quadruples the strength while adding almost no weight. 3/4 inch nidacore with one layer of 4 oz surf cloth on top and one layer of 1708 on the bottom is more than strong enough for a table or countertop. Lockers, doors and stuff can have one layer of surf cloth on each side and be strong enough. Two layers of 1708 on each side of a one inch panel can support my car, and weighs less than your table or shelves made out of that beautiful wood. (do just one layer of surf cloth on top of the table and one layer of 1708 on the bottom, you don't need more) One other thing that is awesome for parts that will not be exposed to sunlight a lot is to put a coat of clear countertop epoxy over the surf cloth because it lets you see the honeycomb through the glass which is both interesting and beautiful, hopefully making up for the nice look of that heavy wood.
Thank you for showing us the nitty gritty of being sailors. I was stationed aboard the USS Ranger. When my ship went into the ship yard for repairs it was hard work.
A few episodes back, I stated that I hoped this wasn't another digital begging pretend show like those frauds at Sailing Atticus... I'm very happy to see my concerns unfounded and some integrity here in sticking by your boat. For whatever it's worth, I'm now a subscriber and looking forward to watching you two tackle all the projects ahead to do right by Uma. You've just proven yourselves to the world to be the real deal IMO.
Hello, a little tip so that the mattresses are better aerated.. after sleeping, lift the mattress with a cable pull (20 cm) to aerate it so that it can dry better.. because there is always moisture and in a boat it is even more. Greetings from Germany
No matter what you fix/repair it's still a old chopper gun boat. What else could you do with your skills? You've mastered the utube content thing, it may be time to be more out there and newly interesting. Yet cheap and real. Go for it guys.
I watched to 2:36 and was convinced at that point you have all the "time, knowledge, expertise, budget and skills" to do it right and I know that you will. The two of you are not quitters and I'm looking forward to all the repair, replace and new innovations. Now on to the rest of the video (hope I'm not wrong).
Found out for myself first hand that in order to make it better it gets worse first. And then it gets even worse before it becomes really bad and then you hit the rocky bottom. And if you’re still twitching and still able to fight you start to see the light at the end of the tunnel( which hopefully is not the train coming ) then you’re starting to make progress ( and regress but mostly progress ) and don’t even think about the length of the journey to make everything better. And suddenly you’ve reached your destination. Boat’s not done yet but you’re alive and so is your boat. Tonnes of projects left to do on you’re way out of the boat yard, but hey, a boat is never really finished. Just don’t give up. Take breaks, get your heads right and dig on
Finally some serious boat-building episodes! I am in the process of restoring my own, significantly smaller though, sailboat in Baltic, and was really looking forward to see how you will solve the very same issues I have to tackle, but with your mad skillz and ingenuity. I have rebuilt a nearly identical bulkhead you have holding the chainplate a year ago, a crazy feat in retrospective, with no prior experience of glass fiber laminating. Now it´s mostly about insulation of sides and roof, installation of heater and heat ducts and such smaller tasks. It´s also so empowering to note, that even you have some issues with mold and mildew - I was already starting to think that you are some sort of magical elves, whose boat is utterly immune to such mundane problems as condensation, residue moisture, and funky smells! :D :D :D Love your channel!
A lot of sailboat vlogers with your amount of subscribers just buy a new or upgrade boat. Maybe your remodel is so cool that you will get more patreons too. Good job . Good info.
NautiStyles should do a overview of your “yacht” and I bet you two would put some sailboat designers to shame with your eye for usability and Quality. Good design and quality workmanship is important in todays world. Thanks for rejuvenating UMA and bringing us along. I haven’t watched the very beginning of your boat work from years ago but maybe I will to compare how far you’ve come.
Wow!!! Only two couples could ever do what you are doing. You two and Jules and Suzie from sailing Emerald Steel. You are two generations apart, but I believe Kendred spirits. I take my hat off to you two! Cheers
We hear you guys! We were faced with this a million times in our boat restoration so far too. If we're going to do something, we mine as well go all the way and do it right! Keep at it, you are a big inspiration to us! 🙏 ⛵Sailing Lahakai
If it helps your motivation and your decision making, If I was being honest, I have watched every one of your build/Reno videos but maybe only 70 ish percent of the sailing ones. There are plenty/too many couples sailing channels. The best part of yours is watching you perfect UMA. Please demo deep!
I admire your energy that it takes to tear a boat down that you just put so much hard work into. At least you have one thing going for your selves is that you both seem to enjoy it and that’s what counts when it comes to making progress.
Super glad you decided to fix Uma! I enjoy watching the two of you working together and am full of anticipation of what can be done with an older boat.
You’re absolutely correct. Don’t build on bad. We had a subfloor fail under a guest bathroom toilet because the plumber contractor installed the flange flush with the ceramic tiles I laid. I even asked if he did raise it, the general said, “Yup.” Big lie and a decade later the floor under the tiles failed. Decided early in the repairs to gut the subfloor in the entire room, replace the plumbing, retile rather than try to replace tile. (Even picked a faux wood tile to go with the tongue and groove walls), stripped the wood panel walls. Evyting. Took a month to do, but the confidence we have now in the new structure alone is a great feeling and a fresh look, is more than a little novel, like move in day. Someone already said in another comment if you’ve the time and budget, you can’t go wrong by digging deeper into structural concerns and setting it right.
OMG This is something that has been coming for a very long time. It is so very hard to say sell, fix. I have fixed and I have sold. One of the Many reasons I love you both so much is your Architecture and Engineering degrees/background. This is a hard one, It is a year+ to do what you are showing and you have your boat, or move on... Well it is very clear you want your boat and the project. I love you guys, I love watching your journey.
I’ve been with you guys from the beginning and it’s sort of sad seeing all the great remodeling you’ve done destroyed. But I’m totally excited to see the “New Uma.”
I expected some mayor work from what you had planned, but this is big scale demolition! To see how much stuff was packed inside that little space is amazing. I would love for you to somehow find a way to show in the end how much of that stuff you could discard. The decision to rip everything out and start with a clean slate is probably the only sensible way. You can (and as I got to know you in the last years you definitely put a lot of planning into it) start with a much refined design from scratch. It will be a heck of a lot of work for you and a pleasure for us to watch you pull this through with flying colors! Keep up the good work and the good spirit!
Your experiences are our experiences. This is the closest my wife and I will ever get to enjoying the beauty, and of course, the danger of traveling the open waters. It is like we are there ourselves. But, the most important thing is your safety. You must do everything you can do to make Uma the best she can be. Love you guys.
You 2 are CRAZY!!!!! It's a good thing you are both young, smart, and willing to tackle a project of this magnitude..... Look forward to seeing the end product..... Thanks for the great show each week....... We look forward to each new episode...... Aloha.....
Never thought I'd see Uma being taken apart again. Probably going to be very glad my grandson is video recording the odd things necessary to join boat parts. At 72 there's no way I'm going to remember the how and why in the time to come
I love to watch you two work. I’m cleaning up my yacht just now. Simple stuff, bleach/mould, sand/paint, wash/clean, repair/fix little broken bits. Inspiring. :-)
Very soon you will have a nearly blank slate upon which you can then begin to paint a new future. It will be epic! Thanks for taking us along. Oops…I see another blank canvas reference in the comments. Oh well. It remains true. Onward and upward!
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im just glad im still watching "sailing uma" instead of "selling uma" 🥰
could you imagine, if they had to sell Uma!!! OMG 🤣🤣🤣
@@pontoonrob7948 not if sailing zingaro makes it there
@@michaelbajadali127 You really don't want to get stuck on something as a physical manifestation of ego. In the end it's just stuff that is going to burn. We are spirits, more tangible and eternal....
@@pontoonrob7948 Johan of Ran Sailing sailed to Antarctica, footage starts in episode 23
@Pontoon Rob been quite a few youtubers have sailed Antarctica. There is quite a lot!
Two energized architects with an eye for design and an increasingly blank canvas...I'm sensing magic is about to happen. 9 years in and this channel just keeps getting better and better.
SO WELL SAID!! And I believe you’re 100% accurate!
All the king’s horses and all the king’s men
Couldn’t put Humpty together again???
I agree, Joe. They are amazing! ❤❤🎉
Yes, when I realized they were removing material without attempting to salvage it for reuse, I started trying to imagine what the new Uma would be like. I think we may be in for some interesting content in the near future.
Highly experienced to boot. Looking forward to seeing the confluence of form and function!
When I started watching Sailing Uma back in 2021, I was an HR officer in Zimbabwe with no hope of ever traveling around the world, it inspired me to save and plan. Now I'm in The Philippines, and by the end of the year I will be on the other side of the Pacific. You guys are an inspiration.
🤎
If you make it to Brisbane (Australia) let me know, but maybe that's not on your eastward plans? Either way hope you have a great pacific crossing 🤞
Oh my, this is the most beautiful comment. I am deeply touched and feel so very happy for you. I am inspired by you.
Always a joy and inspiration to watch your progress! Sending warm wishes for a successful rebuild.😊
We all know your channel/Patreon is successful enough for you to do what everybody else is doing: upgrading to a big catamaran that most viewers have no hopes of ever attaining. So I really appreciate that you’ve chosen to keep the “Good Old Boat” and turn it into something special.
Can I just say that every single sailing channel I watch that done a refit I always mentioned UMA and how they should check you out, Dan is the MacGyver of the sailing community.
What about the lady, she does amazing work.
@@johnnunn8688 Like what?
I haven't read all the comments but just in case no one mentioned it yet, I am 80 and have done all kinds of wood and metal construction all of my life and I still have both of them and I am so happy I never lost one. It brings me joy to see both of you wearing eye protection!!! You each only have 2 of them and the only way you can replace one is to stick a marble in the socket. There is NO AMOUNT of money that can buy you a real one. Does my heart good to know I won't have to watch the rest of your videos with a pirate's eye patch on your face. God bless
I do home remodel, it's best to just "rip off the band-aide" and start fresh, lol, as long as the budget is there. I hope you two enjoy the process as much as your followers will, like me !!!
Some of us also "rip off the band-aid"... ⚘
Another boat rebuild series started out as a minor update and ended up beeping a near total rebuild as donated funds came available. I have full confidence that this adventurous couple will receive similar support. The down side is that instead of the two to three months that they anticipated turned into two years! They also gained a complete understanding of their boat which is an invaluable asset.
Good work. You saved her 9 years ago. You’ll build her even better the second time around.
2:17 you mention that you "should have" fixed the problems from the beginning instead of layering on another bandaid and I get what you're saying...
BUT...
1) When you got the boat you had no money to address the problem you had to simply make do.
2) When you got the boat you were new to sailing. You didn't know that you would still be living this life much less still living it on this specific boat.
3) Addressing the issues that came up and figuring out how to solve it as best you could with the time and money you had, knowing there was a deeper problem and knowing you couldn't fix that did a couple of things:
A) you exercised your problem solving skills.
B) you discovered the personality of Uma, and who you are with her
C) you discovered what you really need, what you want and what you don't need and really don't want in a boat.
D) you sharpened your skills. Your ability to fix small and big problems. Your woodworking skills (seriously that galley and your desk! I'm so sad to see them go), your technical and mechanical skills on deck would not be what they are now if you'd fixed it then.
With all the bandaids you gained skill and knowledge. With time you've seen and been on other boats and might be able to incorporate some of what you like into the new Uma. You know so much more now than sailing a perfect boat could have taught you.
With the income you now have, that you didn't have then you can use the better materials rather than making do.
Don't do yourselves or Uma a disservice. She's taken you this far and she knows you will now take the lessons she's taught you and you will bring her back better and stronger. It's not just another face lift.
I find so much inspiration from watching your videos, all the way from the beginning for years now. I am so excited to watch this upcoming epic boat project! Thank you for sharing your journey in life!
Thanks Bryant 🫶💪🛠️ it’s going to be a wild ride
@@SailingUma 😊 can't wait!
It makes me so happy to see two people working so well together toward a common goal. No arguing, no fighting - just a whole lot of love, a whole lot of planning and a whole lot of hard work. That just warms my heart! Cheers to the two of you. I can't wait to see how you bring all of this back together and I'm so happy you finally found a place to do the work! Can you even believe it's been almost a decade? Keep going strong!
ha!
Yeah truly a beautiful couple.
But would you film and share your arguments🎉🎉🎉
@@Sommers234 - I would! Andrew, I'm a woman who is always right, so why wouldn't I want the world to see that? 😁😉
Hey you are some demolition team. I know it will look super when you get it all done been watching you for a long long time. Thanks much Kika and and Dan
Watch carefully from 0:55 to 2:30 a master move by Kika as she shows patience, wisdom and over all humor as she waits for a chance to speak without being interrupted . It takes 2 to make a couple, and just like epoxy there is the resin and there is the hardener.
I love the sailing videos, I like the adventure videos, but I really like the building videos 🙂
It has something cathartic to get rid of all the small things that always come to mind and instead build something clean and solid.
Also it is fun to see how detailed orientated you guys are and how neat and unique your solution always turn out.
i love how you are able to refer to previous videos to find out how you put the shelves in! that kind of documentary is priceless!
Thanks!
✨ wow! 😃 Thanks Dave. ❤ You're awesome.
Radical!!! It hurts to see all the familiar Uma guts spilled, but then their is the anticipation of how you will make her even better
... then there is...
Their is possessive.
There is a geographic location.
They're is a contraction of the two words they and are.
When in doubt,
Spell it out. ⚘
Having video documentation of a previous Uma project to explain the shelving installation decisions is a genuine takeaway for all designers. Also, the notes taken about the water tank. Both hallmarks of quality project management and the reason why you are so well loved as a channel.
Never stopped loving you guys but I feel excitement for this channel that I haven't felt in a long time.
I’m glad you are fixing and not selling. The underneath behind the cosy facade is actually quite shitty on that boat and I can see that this has been bothering you anyway, so you’ll feel better when it’s all done, not just dimples. It’s worth painting the interior hull, add real closed cell foam, with a board finish, installing your own epoxied marine ply etc. it’s not that hard and you have the skills.
My Dad once remodeled a bathroom, stripped to the studs in a couple of the walls, all because the sink faucet was dripping and the cartridges were obsolete. It snowballed from there. So I totally get what's happening here. Looking forward to the makeover!
This sailing channel is priceless. In a disposable, modern world they shine through every challenge presented to them. If someone held a contest to select a metaphor for what marriage should be, I would nominate this channel. Well done you two. Very, very well done! ❤❤ #UMAon
The anticipation of what you are going to to create is palpable. The next six months are going to be an epic build. I can sense it. Love to you both. Keep up the good work.
I'm so happy to see you two protecting your lungs, eyes, and hearing. When you are older you'll be very thankful you did! Work safely ❤️
Were you around for the hate Dan got for using a grinder without eye protection? They were doing something with the anchor, locker, or pulpit. He was happily just gambling with his eyesight hoping he didn't break or splinter a disc.
PPE might be inconvenient and not look cool, but it's better than losing function of important parts of the body!
Hopefully, they take care of themselves.
I hated watching expedition Evans with them doing most things, besides the glass sanding, barefoot and without PPE.
The love for a particular boat is amazing 👏
I got hooked on this channel when you tore the guts out of your old boat way back in Florida. Feeling a bit guilty at how happy it makes me to watch you tear it apart again. Good luck!!
Keeping the boat that you know super well I think is a good idea.
I can’t wait to see your design for those spaces! If you put basically the same thing back in, I wouldn’t be disappointed, but the kitchen, desk and bathroom designs were so amazing and beautiful that I know this project will be spectacular too!
It is testament to how well you guys designed your boat in the first place (or second place) that it comes apart so easily.
Bless their young bodies. I sit here, at 68 staring down surgery, and tire just watching an episode.
I’ll be right back for the next episode and cannot wait to see the magic they perform again on pretty Uma.❤
working with someone is not easy. After a while it starts to sync. Then the magic happens & this is what I love about Kika & Dan.
You're nearly there; just a little more finessing and the refit's complete !
I think you two just hit Sail Life refit level. This is going to be exciting. Can't wait to see what blooms. Take care and have a great weekend.
Mads would be proud. 😜
I have not seen the beginning, but now I start to imagine 9 years ago. Good health to you champs. Continued success!
Make some time to go back and watch Umas rebirth with Dan and Kika. They put the soul in this boat, and she has loved all the attention this team has lavished upon her
I subscribe to you; Sailing Good, Bad, and Ugly; Cruising Maya; Onboard Lifestyle; Gone with the Wynns; The O'Kellys; and Sailing La Vida Gypsea. That means that every week I see somebody working on a boat.
I started watching you rebuild the keel structure/floors. You have made a good start this time.
Always nice to return to see gutting of an old sailboat to make her like new again. Much better than buying a new boat where all works well. No excitement anymore in those channels. I always wanted to gut my boat like you did here. New sturdy bulkheads to stiffen her up. Cut out the rub rail and glass her over, Install bigger cockpit drains, or better yet, open up the transom like a newer boat where the water just flows right back off the end. Keep up the good work.
Having attempted to record a few of my own projects, I am so impressed with your determination to record, edit and publish this process, all on top of doing it! Really remarkable you two.
You're the only 'bigger' channel that's not buying their new top of the line catamaran lol. Respect.
I FEEL YOUR PAIN, I'm on my second year refitting my westsail 32 .... Influenced and following from your humble beginnings hope to see you out there one day.
Nice to see your gym mat insulation worked well as I did the same thing when I first bought the boat after seeing your video.
I love all of the content you guys produce, but by far, my favorite part of your journey was the beginning when you were doing the renovation and build. I cannot wait to see what you guys do this time! I'm here for it 100%!
So cool to see two sailing architects stretching their creativity! Your boat work videos (and all others) are so amazing and inspiring to watch.
Funny, La vagabonde "We're building a new boat" you "let's renovate the whole boat so it can float another 50 years" love you guys! ♥
Oh Boy! Looks like a badly needed rebuild. Good luck guys.
People have no idea how much strain the rig puts into the hull of a modern boat. It can be mind boggling 😂 when you find you could have picked the boat up with the rig tension, specially when sailing in a blow!. Keep it up, you can rebuild her. You can make her stronger.....etc, etc!
I admire your courage!
Two steps forward, one step back. Just looking at you work exhausts me.
Damn, you guys always make me feel better about drilling holes in cutting on and tearing my boat apart for modifications and upgrades! Can’t wait to see what you guys come up with, hope everything goes well!
As i saw you rip out all the interior i thought: "how are they gonna rebuilt all that ?"
But at the end as my father always said: "Do it right or let it be"
So good luck to you !
I'm sorry you guys are caught in this situation, but I do love the return of Do It Yourself Uma. Very excited to see your guys' progress in the upcoming upgrades. You two do amazing work 👏
I'm an armchair TH-cam sailor and I've watched several boat remodels already. I'd rather be under sail so I'll rejoin you in a year or two when you get sailing again. Good luck.
🤯🤯🤯 How exciting! Rip it all out! Start with a fresh canvas! Make it all great again and you'll know that it will be good for many more years of adventures! Plus...we get to live vicariously through you and get to see the incredible transformation ahead! 🎉❤
You're on the right track with cutting out that fiberglass, to mitigate the dimple. Have an aeronautical engineering degree with composite experience and have done sailboat refits. You're not going to get a true chemical bond on both sides, but you can spread the mechanical attachment with less weight, by cutting out those wedges and replacing, spreading some 4" fiberglass tape with epoxy.
Have followed you for years and have taken inspiration from your designs.
The boat has served you well all these years. Why not find a bigger, better boat and use all the experience you have acquired to make a better platform for your home? UMA 2:0....⛵ You already have systems and equipment that can be used on a more seaworthy craft. Certainly there is a creampuff in drydock or marina somewhere??
We loved your fireside dialogue. We wish more folks were as poetic about life as you two can be.
Dan and Kika, I've been watching you two for a while and I can't remember ever watching you two do something half way. Or did I miss something ??? Do it right and the two of you will not have to worry about it. 👍 And remember the 5 "P's" of life. "Propper Planning Prevents Poor Performance". It's an old people thing.
Oh but remember that when we started, we had zero knowledge. Our saying is "we only can do what we can, with the tools we have at the time" if we went back in time to the day we bought the boat with all the knowledge and skills and budget we have now, things would be VERY different.
The other old saying: you do the best you can with what you have and what you know, then when you know better, you do better.
@@SailingUma I'm happy that you two allow me on your adventures. I've traveled the world more with you two then I did in my youth. I hope all go's well with your refit and isn't too costly. But I have to admit.........I bought a couch. Or I should say I married one. lol
This is proper and respectable work. At (2023-1972) 51 years old, this vessel is ready for a deep inspection of the fundamental structure and rework/improvement where required. It's a well-built and well-used hull and worth the work. Nice going on your decisions.
Yep! Take it down to the structure and build it back better than new.
So glad you're back and in such good spirits. Looking forward to seeing your new design ideas become reality.
I know new is nice but something about making an older boat look and work like new makes me smile.
Wow! Huge amount of work, but I KNOW you will do it!
I took half a year break for all internet other than my internet access at work… so now I get too have a few days of binging my favorite channel! I love this series so much. Truly makes me happy watching such wholesome and interesting people. Thank you guys for making such a wonderful content and I hope y’all have long healthy lives & you prosper continuously!
I have never seen anyone so keen to demolish their home as you two guys!
You two are investing a lot in such an old boat. It has taken you a long way. I am confident you two will build a stronger boat together. You two certainly had the boat well insulated through this area.
I’m so happy to have you back and almost forgot how much I enjoy to watch your boat projects! Is the boat still in the water or already on a boat stand?
Demo days are one of the best parts about a refurb project as long as you can resist the temptation of going overboard. For me it takes a ton of self discipline to keep to the plan and only deconstruct what is required. Best of luck controlling the urge to keep adding to your project list of things you should do just because of the "while you're at it" phenomenon.
Awesome episode! Love demo!
Great that you had good records from the early days
You guys might find employment in Waco Texas if you continue to hone your demo skills 🤪 ijk
After your last episode I couldn't see your explanation as even being near the problem, the rig has been over tensioned, this happens in older GRP boats as they lose stiffness, it can be fixed but if you think of the mast as an arrow and the chain plates and hull as the bow or crossbow. On a carbon race boat you generally have a ring frame forward and aft of the mast and the mast and shrouds tensioned between them and the none of the shroud tension come on the hull.
Re. the forward vee berth, anything hard fixed to the hull become structural, fact.
I suspect that the vee berth was giving you a good deal of additional stiffness in the bow, the smart way forward when replacing it is to figure out what is helping what and how to tie things together to add stiffness and strength to your old boat, you may want to find a friendly Naval Architect to look over your shoulder.
Since you are doing it all over, every ounce of weight damages your boats performance. That thick wood looks awesome but weighs a ton. Its way too easy to add weight to a boat (I made this mistake several times in a row). Nidacore or other honeycomb core is your best friend and don't hesitate to go thick. Doubling the thickness of the core quadruples the strength while adding almost no weight. 3/4 inch nidacore with one layer of 4 oz surf cloth on top and one layer of 1708 on the bottom is more than strong enough for a table or countertop. Lockers, doors and stuff can have one layer of surf cloth on each side and be strong enough. Two layers of 1708 on each side of a one inch panel can support my car, and weighs less than your table or shelves made out of that beautiful wood. (do just one layer of surf cloth on top of the table and one layer of 1708 on the bottom, you don't need more) One other thing that is awesome for parts that will not be exposed to sunlight a lot is to put a coat of clear countertop epoxy over the surf cloth because it lets you see the honeycomb through the glass which is both interesting and beautiful, hopefully making up for the nice look of that heavy wood.
Thank you for showing us the nitty gritty of being sailors. I was stationed aboard the USS Ranger. When my ship went into the ship yard for repairs it was hard work.
Carbon Fiber Chainplates like Duracell.
Seeing you demo the interior is a walk down memory lane.
A few episodes back, I stated that I hoped this wasn't another digital begging pretend show like those frauds at Sailing Atticus... I'm very happy to see my concerns unfounded and some integrity here in sticking by your boat. For whatever it's worth, I'm now a subscriber and looking forward to watching you two tackle all the projects ahead to do right by Uma. You've just proven yourselves to the world to be the real deal IMO.
I am so looking forward when you build a boat from scratch….
That probably won't happen till after they both graduate from the big college of knowledge with a degree in naval architecture. 🤣🤣
Hang in there, we love seeing you ❤
Hello, a little tip so that the mattresses are better aerated.. after sleeping, lift the mattress with a cable pull (20 cm) to aerate it so that it can dry better.. because there is always moisture and in a boat it is even more. Greetings from Germany
No matter what you fix/repair it's still a old chopper gun boat. What else could you do with your skills? You've mastered the utube content thing, it may be time to be more out there and newly interesting. Yet cheap and real. Go for it guys.
I watched to 2:36 and was convinced at that point you have all the "time, knowledge, expertise, budget and skills" to do it right and I know that you will. The two of you are not quitters and I'm looking forward to all the repair, replace and new innovations. Now on to the rest of the video (hope I'm not wrong).
Found out for myself first hand that in order to make it better it gets worse first. And then it gets even worse before it becomes really bad and then you hit the rocky bottom. And if you’re still twitching and still able to fight you start to see the light at the end of the tunnel( which hopefully is not the train coming ) then you’re starting to make progress ( and regress but mostly progress ) and don’t even think about the length of the journey to make everything better. And suddenly you’ve reached your destination. Boat’s not done yet but you’re alive and so is your boat. Tonnes of projects left to do on you’re way out of the boat yard, but hey, a boat is never really finished. Just don’t give up. Take breaks, get your heads right and dig on
Finally some serious boat-building episodes! I am in the process of restoring my own, significantly smaller though, sailboat in Baltic, and was really looking forward to see how you will solve the very same issues I have to tackle, but with your mad skillz and ingenuity. I have rebuilt a nearly identical bulkhead you have holding the chainplate a year ago, a crazy feat in retrospective, with no prior experience of glass fiber laminating. Now it´s mostly about insulation of sides and roof, installation of heater and heat ducts and such smaller tasks. It´s also so empowering to note, that even you have some issues with mold and mildew - I was already starting to think that you are some sort of magical elves, whose boat is utterly immune to such mundane problems as condensation, residue moisture, and funky smells! :D :D :D Love your channel!
A lot of sailboat vlogers with your amount of subscribers just buy a new or upgrade boat. Maybe your remodel is so cool that you will get more patreons too. Good job . Good info.
NautiStyles should do a overview of your “yacht” and I bet you two would put some sailboat designers to shame with your eye for usability and Quality. Good design and quality workmanship is important in todays world. Thanks for rejuvenating UMA and bringing us along. I haven’t watched the very beginning of your boat work from years ago but maybe I will to compare how far you’ve come.
Wow!!! Only two couples could ever do what you are doing. You two and Jules and Suzie from sailing Emerald Steel. You are two generations apart, but I believe Kendred spirits. I take my hat off to you two! Cheers
We hear you guys! We were faced with this a million times in our boat restoration so far too. If we're going to do something, we mine as well go all the way and do it right! Keep at it, you are a big inspiration to us! 🙏
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If it helps your motivation and your decision making, If I was being honest, I have watched every one of your build/Reno videos but maybe only 70 ish percent of the sailing ones. There are plenty/too many couples sailing channels. The best part of yours is watching you perfect UMA. Please demo deep!
I admire your energy that it takes to tear a boat down that you just put so much hard work into. At least you have one thing going for your selves is that you both seem to enjoy it and that’s what counts when it comes to making progress.
Super glad you decided to fix Uma! I enjoy watching the two of you working together and am full of anticipation of what can be done with an older boat.
You’re absolutely correct. Don’t build on bad. We had a subfloor fail under a guest bathroom toilet because the plumber contractor installed the flange flush with the ceramic tiles I laid. I even asked if he did raise it, the general said, “Yup.” Big lie and a decade later the floor under the tiles failed. Decided early in the repairs to gut the subfloor in the entire room, replace the plumbing, retile rather than try to replace tile. (Even picked a faux wood tile to go with the tongue and groove walls), stripped the wood panel walls. Evyting. Took a month to do, but the confidence we have now in the new structure alone is a great feeling and a fresh look, is more than a little novel, like move in day. Someone already said in another comment if you’ve the time and budget, you can’t go wrong by digging deeper into structural concerns and setting it right.
OMG This is something that has been coming for a very long time. It is so very hard to say sell, fix. I have fixed and I have sold. One of the Many reasons I love you both so much is your Architecture and Engineering degrees/background. This is a hard one, It is a year+ to do what you are showing and you have your boat, or move on... Well it is very clear you want your boat and the project. I love you guys, I love watching your journey.
I’ve been with you guys from the beginning and it’s sort of sad seeing all the great remodeling you’ve done destroyed. But I’m totally excited to see the “New Uma.”
I expected some mayor work from what you had planned, but this is big scale demolition! To see how much stuff was packed inside that little space is amazing. I would love for you to somehow find a way to show in the end how much of that stuff you could discard. The decision to rip everything out and start with a clean slate is probably the only sensible way. You can (and as I got to know you in the last years you definitely put a lot of planning into it) start with a much refined design from scratch. It will be a heck of a lot of work for you and a pleasure for us to watch you pull this through with flying colors! Keep up the good work and the good spirit!
I'm so glad your boat is falling appart. This is my favorite type of content.
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Your experiences are our experiences. This is the closest my wife and I will ever get to enjoying the beauty, and of course, the danger of traveling the open waters. It is like we are there ourselves. But, the most important thing is your safety. You must do everything you can do to make Uma the best she can be. Love you guys.
You 2 are CRAZY!!!!! It's a good thing you are both young, smart, and willing to tackle a project of this magnitude..... Look forward to seeing the end product..... Thanks for the great show each week....... We look forward to each new episode...... Aloha.....
Oh this is heartbreaking 😟
The interior was so stylish
You two don’t look moved to destroy it !
Never thought I'd see Uma being taken apart again. Probably going to be very glad my grandson is video recording the odd things necessary to join boat parts. At 72 there's no way I'm going to remember the how and why in the time to come
I’m so glad you all decided to fix your problems rather than starting a go fund me account complete with tears and drama. Way to go!!!
I love to watch you two work.
I’m cleaning up my yacht just now. Simple stuff, bleach/mould, sand/paint, wash/clean, repair/fix little broken bits.
Inspiring. :-)
Guys Good luck on rebuilding UMA. Have fun be safe an enjoy your time.
15:32 You should have played Queen "Don' Stop Me Now" throughout the demolition. Rooting for you and the rebuild of the rebuild of the rebuild...
Very soon you will have a nearly blank slate upon which you can then begin to paint a new future. It will be epic! Thanks for taking us along. Oops…I see another blank canvas reference in the comments. Oh well. It remains true. Onward and upward!