Hatch size. Make a template, put on your heaviest gear with lifewest harnesses etc and try climbing through. The main function of the v-berth hatch is an emergency exit.
It doesn’t appear that they have enough room to put a hatch they can climb out of! Hard to tell by camera of course, but as Kika was pointing up to where it will be… I doubt she would be able to climb through one there! Dangerous for sure!!
A small recommendation is to install a compact dehumidifier in the wet clothes closet. And the clothes will dry faster and the overall humidity will be lower
In Passivehaus design air is extracted from the spaces of highest humity, bathrooms, kitchen. Maybe a one way mechanical vent might work here? I’ve often wondered about a Passivehaus style heat recovery system coupled with a central dehumidifier on a boat (or van that you sleep in).
I wanted to say the same thing. They wouldn't need to run except when the wet closet's wet gear is actually wet. They might want one more stored someplace for when they're showering, cooking, or the likes as a backup.
Not a bad idea, but I'd add a caution to avoid dehumidifiers that aren't fairly robust (and energy-consuming). The really small ones don't work very well.
This is arguably your most powerful post yet. It confirms to me that, when it comes to DESIGN, George Bernard Shaw’s classic quote holds true: 'The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable man persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.’ Thank you for being unreasonable - your design genius is so inspiring.
@@doppler3237 And aren't you a toxic t***. If you don't like the channel then don't follow and comment on it. If you can't say something nice then don't say anything at all.
I hate you for how easy you make things look like. You make everything look so professional and so well though out and all in a 30 minute video and I forget how much time goes into each project hahaha
22:15 please make sure that the forward hatch is big enough for both of you to escape through for the worst case of scenarios, a fire in aft. There was a horrbible incident in California where scores of divers died at night due to a fire in the galley, and the older boat didn't have big hatches in sleeping quarters...
to be honest I used to LOVE coffee. Not to mention Dan makes AMAZING lattes 😆but then the headaches became so bad if i skipped even one day. And my mornings were terrible, I was groggy until my coffee and I just could not wake up early. AG1 isn't the only thing that helps, but that along with a few other things (like magic mind + we also quit alcohol and sugar) all those combined have been extremely helpful with the transition. I can still have a coffee once in a while, but I never crave it daily.
@@SailingUma Hi Kika and Dan, thanks for responding. Before I get back to the coffee, I love your channel. I once followed quite a few sailors but have narrowed it down to two sets, you two, and Nikki and Jason I would love to be a patron, but in these days of outrageous inflation, I am not in a position to do that, especially with all the news and entertainment channels I follow. I hope just watching and subscribing helps on the TH-cam end. Every subscription these days includes either a monthly/annual rate or requests for money - of course - people have to be paid - but the bottom-up, scattered news and entertainment turn payment into an issue. If we each paid for each channel we watch, our disposable income would quickly dwindle. Before the internet/SM, all the news and entertainment was aggregated in a favorite newspaper. The advantage now is that actual news, facts, enticing content and travel come from bottom-up, independent SM. The person who manages to figure out how to aggregate random SM for one price, could end up a billionaire. I am sure I am not alone with this payment dilemma. I grew up on a large estate, part of which was a coffee plantation, so I have been drinking coffee since I was a child. I am addicted, as I, too, will get a slight headache if I skip; however, I am very happy with my addiction. Doesn't affect me adversely in any way, except skipping it, not even sleep. Word is that coffee may even reduce the chances of getting Type 2 Diabetes. Diabetes is a most unlikely outcome for my pretty healthy, active lifestyle. I don't agree with that coffee claim. Doesn't make sense to me, especially with all the sugar that many load into their coffee. I drink coffee with skim milk, no sugar. Good for you for skipping sugar and alcohol. I, too, try to avoid added sugar, baked goods, pasta, etc., definitely falling off the rails here and there. I am not a teetotaler, enjoy a nice glass of wine, but haven't had any alcohol for almost three years and don't miss it at all. Let me see if I can summarize why I still watch your channel? Engaging, down-to-earth, courage, innovative and smart, fascinating and distant places, interesting people and excursions - not just about yourselves, not land-hugging sailors.
@@SailingUma I used to drink a lot of coffee but was having a bad case of acid reflux day and night and could not sleep so I gave it up as well as quitting salt, alcohol and sugar. The salt was causing my heart rate to go up making it hard to sleep too and at my age it's not good. But now I feel much better and do not crave those things, but I do crave to have a boat.
@@SailingUma You are so carefull about your boat - you should be carefull about your sponsors as well. AG1 is crap. Nothing but a good marketing and a lot of money. Go for some studies ybout this - it's a waste of money.
I try to instill in young people to have a conversation before you dive in, you prove me correct every week, conversation is the best starting point. The result of your conversation is amazing. Boat builders should follow your channel to learn the better way. Thank you for having the fore thought to bring us along it has and will be the best.
Consider placing one battery, perhaps a standard heavy-duty battery aft, high on aft bulkhead where it can be dedicated to your radio. Having your batteries in the bilge may be a problem if the containers in which the batteries are placed take on water. No more power, lights, radio, bilge pump. Need a battery high for emergency radio to call rescue. (Did this on fishing boats to protect crew in emergency) You are carrying a considerable amount of weight to starboard: head, dinette, galley and equipment plus two to four people at dinette. At rest in port you may have a slight starboard list. Consider making the aft bulkhead portlight large enough to act as a pass-through in stormy conditions. Why open companionway in storm when coffee can be passed through. Consider making the aft port berth sleeping a secondary option and perhaps place a fold-up table for computer on forward bulkhead in that area so can sit and do videos, plot courses and other things as prmary options. Not sure a berth is a good primary use.
There should always be redundancy on a boat! Totally agree about the battery situation, Id almost consider splitting them in half vs just moving one battery.
These are very good points, adding to it: When water enters the Companionway, the timesheet looks cyrics would get fried if placed underneath the stairs.
Dan has talked about what he called house batteries , 12v batteries topped up from the main battery bank that run the small electronics, when he was discussing the design of the catamarans they were sailing. He has mentioned them since. I’m sure they will come up again as the fit out proceeds.
The forethought you guys put into this not refit but complete redesign is outstanding. With it being so compartmentalized, it would take a torpedo to sink Uma. The finished product is going to be beautiful and I am looking forward to seeing you two go sailing.
We removed the microwave from our boat a few years ago and have not missed it at all. One less electrical appliance we really didn't need. Enjoying your videos!
Dude Im 71 and have been drinking AG1 for a year. and your right on with normal bowel movements. Lol But i still like my coffee in the morning.I just dont drink a second cup.I'm going to live to 100.Definitely be here for the finishing touch's on UMA
I am curious if you could mix ag1 in the coffee 🤔 to be honest quitting coffee for me had more to do with the terrible headaches i got and the groggy mornings. My grandma is 97 and she has her super strong haitian coffee every single day. So I think you are ok. :)
@@SailingUma I like ag1 by it self.But i have mixed it with blackberries and blue berries. I have been watching you two since you did the first refit of UMA.Keep it up .Be kind and be safe .Have a great day
Thank you for taking the time to go through what you have done and a high level overview of what you have to do! Looking forward to seeing how the boat is once she back the water! All the best!
I am watching from Korea. We are traveling in a camper van and will soon challenge ourselves with sailing on a yacht. The Sailing Uma channel has been a great help for our challenge.
Something to think about about the companion stairs: Maybe have a smaller door/opening you can reset and check the breakers and you don't have to open the whole staircase up. Otherwise it really comes along but I can't wait for the last 20% - because they are the most interesting for me.
First comments are always … weird to say the least. Love your plans, the best 36 foot design by far and everything accessible! Look forward to the build and your progress now is really rapid! High five for the 4 weeks!
I'm certain that all of us watching are looking forward toward the completion of your build-out. Your architechts' skills have come through, clearly, every step of the way. But I can't wait to see the finished product! Okay...I'll wait. 🤔
Regarding batteries, If one places weight higher than just above the keel, the boat will be more comfortable, and not be jerky while the boat goes towards zero heeling. That jerky motion (caused by fast acceleration and deacceleration) makes one seasick. If you insist on placing batteries just above the keel consider installing a small (20 Ah?) LiFePO4 battery for emergency use. It's going to be the backup power supply for VHF, and LED lights. You might want to have a switch board in order to control how much electricity is used. Why? If things are going South, it t really sucks not to be able to communicate with someone, and also not to be able to see anything.
A project like this falls under what I call the 90 90 rule. The first 90 percent of the project takes the first 90 percent of the time and the last 10 percent takes the other 90 percent of the time. I’m looking forward to seeing it all come together.
Great to see in practice what you've designed and all makes 100% sense except my only concern I have is having your main electrics under the companionway. There is just the law of sod that if you ship some green into the boat is will find its way into your power distribution. Clearly the shower is Kika sized and Dan will have to bend to use the shower but the whole boat has head room limits and you have to make use of what you've got. Looking forward to seeing the ongoing build also realised where you are in Sardinia and have anchored off a few years ago by Isola Tavolara on 1st night when chartering from Portisco. Classic area. Enjoy!
I was a bit worried when you were talking about floor insulation, but then I realized that it was going to be above the bilge and far away from any water down there that you wouldn't have to worry about soggy insulation and resulting mold. So it would all depend on a cushioned (floating floor..which would likely squeak) or a solid pop in pop out to check bilge. What I'm trying to address is the underside of your floor could do well with a layer of spray cork and the top with a layer of insulated board flooring . That way your toesees would stay nice and warmsees and as the old saying goes 'feet warm, body warm'. Most of us land lubbers aren't affected by the amount of cold coming from the ground, but in a vessel the ocean is constantly sapping away heat inside of the vessel. Keep up the great work.
hah yes I made the pilot berth on my Nicolson 43 a sleeping-pod - now just called the pod it also has a little area to sit out with a canvas cover so it feels quite private with shelves for personal items, and light for reading and a phone charger
I find it very interesting how you rebuild a boat. I also follow other TH-cam channels of people owning their own boat and living on it. It seems like this is the year for most of the full time boaters to upgrade their boats 🚢⛵ by fixing them up like you to are, building and buying a new one, just doing a deal cleaning, or finding a salvage boat from a hurricane storm an fixing it up.
I know you guys have put a lot of thought into the design and it shows. It is starting to come together! I'm really looking forwards to when your refit is complete. Then, you get to do the shakedown cruise which should be fun.
It's all so exciting to see Uma coming together which means seeing you back in the water is that much closer. I'd recommend having a small dehumidifier on board. Makes such a difference and prevents the build of mould😊
So much thought has gone into everything! Really interested what you all figure out for the hard to access former Hefty Susan dead space. You will love your location for the hanging locker, really perfect. Will it have some of its own ventilation? So glad you are draining the chain locker overboard, is there are one way valve or something else to prevent water from coming in? Living with a 65 yo wooden boat that won't be changed, seeing you all completely rethink the interior is just fabulous.
The drain will just be small and above the waterline. Rain and spray will drain out. Maybe a tiny bit of water will get in when we punch through a wave, but will drain quickly. It's pretty common practice.
Just a thought about the Hefty Susan...how about a two stage Mini-Hefty Susan. One stage floating above the lower. Upper would spin to allow storage compartment to be moved to the back and lock there while reaching down into the lower spinner compartment through a comfortable sized opening in the top spinner. To support the weight of the top spinner might take heavy duty central bearings along with rollers to run along the top edge of the lower spinner. The lower spinner would need same heavy duty central bearings but on the bottom side you could install many more ball rollers to support it all as long as you have a flat, solid, durable surface for them to roll.
May I suggest you incorporate a whole house vent fans. Ihe fan could be mounted in the rear water tight compartment. It would be vented out a Dorad . They are pulling fans so it draws fresh air through each open vents or port lights. We use ours 70% of the time and a/c when nothing,else will help. Best of luck guys.
First time we took our '84 C-Dory powerboat out for a weekend we got rained on - in the V-berth from condensation inside the boat. I decided that was NEVER gonna happen again and the short story is that after quite a bit of research I ended up with ceramic microspheres that we added to an enamel paint. Two coats was all we did - I'd probably do four now - but the next time we went out there was NO f-n condensation at all inside the boat in the morning. When I posted my results in an owner's forum I put up with all kinds of folks who said that any insulation that thin simply couldn't work - except for those who used it with the same kind of results. Having watched all of your videos I believe you're pretty objective in your research, but be aware that ceramic microspheres as insulation is a tad controversial. I'll drop it here rather than boring everyone with the details of our experience, how to mix properly, and who makes it; you'll figure that out on your own. I really liked that the insulation didn't protrude into the space - just a couple of coats of thickened paint - and wasn't a glued-on or sprayed-on foam, or vinyl or fabric headliner taking up extra space and falling off over time. All I can say is that it worked surprisingly well for us and given your penchant for combining high function with excellent aesthetics it might be a reasonable approach for y'all. All the best, Tom Herrick
Great job so far! You have done a wonderful job making UMA work like you want her to, and your workmanship is incredible. BTW, I am a retired naval architect/marine engineer.
@@mikesheahan6906 It won't actually. They can't change the hull design. There's a reason why they don't build 50 year old designs anymore. They also don't have th ability to do things that a real shipbuilder would.
Love watching you all for so many reasons! You could definitely give a master class on creating compelling content no matter what the topic…. now on to my request! Could you do a video on your planned power system! Would love to know what all you’re doing for power generation and management!
yep....you've done some amazing stuff and planning to do amazing stuff but what I'm loving is the window at the sink and the overhead hatch for venting that kitchen. You can probably go large and still be good for offshore rough sailing.
Good to hear you are going to insulate, glassing over foam is good in galley and cabin where shelves and small bulheads are also needed. Hope you can add ventilation. Trickle fans are often used in buildings nowadays, a great way to prevent mould. I would consider a fold up pipe berth below the camera/computer area, like 'Sailing NV', you can adjust the angle to suit the heel of the boat. Really useful if you have an additonal crew member on passage.
I spent the day on my boat. My boat is a ketch, with its masts on tabernacles, so I can raise and lower them singlehanded, using the onboard winch. My plan was to replace four of my dyneema shrouds, that I'd spliced a bit short over the winter, remove my old lazy jacks, install the check blocks for the lazy jacks for my new stack packs, raise the masts, then install the stack packs, so I could bend the sails tomorrow. What I got done? Replacing the shrouds, removing the old and installing the new lazy jacks, and raising the main mast. Raising the mizzen mast and installing the stack packs is tomorrow. Everything always seems to take twice as long as I thought it would. Maybe, Sunday, I'll be be bending the sails. Unless, of course, the weather fails to cooperate.
By moving the main sleeping quarters forward, you gain space, privacy, lighting and ventilation. Now further to the helm, more slamming/rolling/pitching in rough seas, increased noise from the chain locker and mast. Insulation and sealed bulkheads will be paramount. Good density mattress to absorb vibrations. Adequate insulation for sound deadening and reducing vibration. The ribs with stringers and the bulkhead redesign have already improved the stiffness. Quiet zone, escape room. Copious amounts of ventilation, adequate air exchange rates and dilution are key to reducing mold. Insulation to minimize temperature variation, transfe and condensation. Addressing those issues in the head, wet locker and galley. Air conditioner, dehumidifier, vents, fan(s) location(s) and size, type of painted surface for cleaning all add up. Each of those 3 main areas will have its own, unique challenges. Heating - diesel, wood, electric space heaters, propane? Single or multiple? Air conditioning - small, portable, affordable dual units or single units? Galley will be the main working, cooking and entertaining area. So more comfort, accessibility and ergonomic issues whilst cramming as much storage spaces as possible. You have created a nook or safe space for a guest. Will they feel comfortable and private or claustrophobic?
I can’t Waite to see the new Uma I’m sure it’s going to be as beautiful as old Uma. Love watching you Two, I live through you guys because I’m retired now. I will always watch your channel. Love from the USA. ( Florida)
Small ceiling fan , ( solar & battery) in the wet closet. No cost ventilation. Suck out of closet and cabin moisture gone. Needs a open port or vent to outside
I agree on galley layout ,, I try to talk my customers how the workflow works better for the ones that do the cooking. That also opens the leftover areas with more space ideas. Like a ping pong table or jacuzzis JKing .. The forward bulked header ? not integrated with left & right ?? great info guys
Spray foam is nasty, and it absorbs moisture. It also takes up more space. The EV foam tiles are my choice. Easy, relatively inexpensive, durable... I would even lay them on the floor but not stick them down.
Looks like a great plan. Spray foam is great but super messy. If you use foam board then you can also dig out tracks to hide wires. Then fill that in and fiberglass it for durability.
Are you planning on painting the bilge and sides of the hull? I have and it really helps seeing things and keeping the area clean. I used a paint used in Chicken coops. Bright white and nothing sticks to it!
@@ranchosinnombreannjimmy8427 Many years ago i painted the inside of the bilge. A friend min’s father ran an egg farm. By using a paint that is used in chicken coops nothing would stick to it. Apparently when they needed to clean a coop’s walls all they did was take a hose to it and anything on the wall would just rinse off. In the case of the boat any water in the bilge would be pumped out. Any debris would be pumped out. Nothing ever stuck. It is like a bright enamel paint.
Hi guys, thank you for showing what you’ve done so far in Uma she’s coming to back together nicely. Can’t wait to see her back on the water where is she belongs but in the meantime I really enjoyed the videos. The only thing is I can’t give up coffee. I was in hospital for four months one week and one day and didn’t drink coffee for three months once I started drinking coffee again wow I started really enjoying it again, I had to drink what they call thicking liquid like drinking jelly anyway, keep up the good work guys. Love and appreciate you both from Australia
Side to side toilets are an adventure. Totally usable most of the time, as long as you're willing to brace yourself with your legs up in the air against the door while using the toilet.
There's an expensive closet dehumidifier called a Goldenrod. Looks like a 2' long gold tube with a power cord sticking out one end. Long sold on the US boating market. You put it on a closet floor and it gently creates warm air, to circulate upwards and keep the closet dry.
I love seeing you guys redesign and rebuild your boat. Legitimately boat companies should be hiring you to design their interiors. Play just copy what has been done before and maybe make tiny changes. Trucking has this problem too. Recently they have started to innovate a tiny bit but that is just by incorporating a very few of the things they do in cars into semis. They are designed by people who never spent any time in a truck. I think sailboats are the same way.. they are designed by people who have theories and maybe sell for a couple hours on weekends
I always look forward to your videos because they are spot-on and thoroughly explain things (decisions, etc.). Your designs are excellent, and it's terrific watching two experienced live-on-board architects design the interior of Uma; you are creating and refitting based on experience and sound architectural and engineering excellence. Great job, you two. It's the best practical interior for a small place I've ever seen. Not only well designed but well built. I'd split my batteries so I have something in case you lose elec power. I've always liked to separate my eggs; there are no shortcuts, and safety is always a big concern.
I'm no expert in building, or boating, or boat building, but you glassed everything into the hull, allowing for a stiffer hull, which is understandable. Me thinks that if stuff isn't able to flex, it will break.You made the interior part of the structure of the boat, every single mounted thing in the interior better be super solid
To me you are the Smartest young man I've been watching you two for a long time. I like the way you think, always double checking what ever you are doing. Sorry I can]t help you , but your in my prayers. May the Lord Bless you in all you do.❤👍🙏
Love you kids! T-shirt design suggestion: larger graphic(s) on back & small graphic where a pocket would be, but isn't. Can't wait to see her in the water again! Be well. ❤
Awesome job guys! 🙂 Replace the bluetooth earbuds with wire attached earbuds. Research the EMF damage being done to you via the Bluetooth earbuds. Cause we care about you both.💖⛵🐬🤗
I suggest running some empty conduits for future use. In my experience adding more wires to conduits is a nightmare unless you pull the existing wires out, then add the new wires to the mix and pull everything back in. Or you could just run extra wires for power and cables for data/comm and leave them long at each end for potential future use.
Amazing visual progress in 4 weeks... well done you 2! It's great looking at your 3D modelling and then seeing it all play out per the plan, as well as your thought behind resource use - large bulkheads first and the use of off cuts for smaller items. What's with the water in the bilges after so much time on the hard?
Are you planning to add limber holes in the stringer reinforcing to allow any water to find its way to the bilge? The oceanvolt looks like a horseshoe crab. RE: storage behind the two hanging lockers. I think you are going to invent something clever in order for those spaces not to be "lost forever". Maybe the hanger bar can swing out of the way, or swing into the hall? As Adam Savage says anything that isn't available at first level is lost.
I don't drink, but I ran to the store real quick and grabbed a few supplies. I took a shot every time Dan said tertiary. Hiccup, I.....I just want to say.....you guys.....you're my best friends.......I love you guys........I can't feel my toes!😏🙃 Every time
Good walkthrough. Good planning, thoughts & logic. Know you love your boat, but like in the movie Jaws, u gonna need a bigger boat... 😂😃 No matter how much you plan, you always need a little extra space... Thanks for being there, we love your channel ❤
I would put in a couple 1 to 1.5-inch empty conduits in the length of the boat for easy future upgrades. You know that as tech advances, you are going to want to add on things. I've watched you struggle more than once trying to figure out how to run new wires.
Thanks for talking the time to share what you are doing in such detail. I bet it helps in your thinking process as well. It seems like there are some good suggestions in the comments and I assume you will separate them out from the the other comments. I enjoy and look forward to your videos.
When you put conduit in if you decide you need 30 mm use 40 mm you will all want more room. Also leave a bit of string in conduit to pull extra wires through. But don’t forget to run another pice of string with the new wire.😊
Check out a marine insulation product manufactured by Mascoat. I think they are distributing it under another name now. Its some kind of ceramic micro-baloons in a acrylic binder that sprays on like thick paint. Low bulk, low flame support, low out gassing, no seams to hide vermin. Can be painted over and wiped down for cleanliness. Maybe not adequate for arctic conditions on its own? But supposedly enough to prevent condensation in arctic conditions. Was recommended to me by a naval architect.
Hatch size. Make a template, put on your heaviest gear with lifewest harnesses etc and try climbing through. The main function of the v-berth hatch is an emergency exit.
Exactly!
It doesn’t appear that they have enough room to put a hatch they can climb out of! Hard to tell by camera of course, but as Kika was pointing up to where it will be… I doubt she would be able to climb through one there! Dangerous for sure!!
@@ricktaylor14001 I think if they make it curve to the front that is going to work though. Hard to say with the camera.
I don't often comment.... But yeah it's there so that you can climb out of it.
@@ricktaylor14001 safety last...as usual!
I can't believe how emotionally invested I am in see this refit completed. lol
Because you want actual good content again?
I can’t either
@@internetposta7389 check back in a year if you’re not happy and let those of us who enjoy it enjoy it
@@internetposta7389. Don’t watch if you prefer to complain.
@@internetposta7389 Jerk. Some people actually like it.
A small recommendation is to install a compact dehumidifier in the wet clothes closet. And the clothes will dry faster and the overall humidity will be lower
In Passivehaus design air is extracted from the spaces of highest humity, bathrooms, kitchen. Maybe a one way mechanical vent might work here?
I’ve often wondered about a Passivehaus style heat recovery system coupled with a central dehumidifier on a boat (or van that you sleep in).
I wanted to say the same thing. They wouldn't need to run except when the wet closet's wet gear is actually wet. They might want one more stored someplace for when they're showering, cooking, or the likes as a backup.
Not a bad idea, but I'd add a caution to avoid dehumidifiers that aren't fairly robust (and energy-consuming). The really small ones don't work very well.
i dont think uma has enough solar and regen to run a dehumidifier for any amout of time.
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It meant the operation of a dehumidifier only for drying wet clothes
This is arguably your most powerful post yet. It confirms to me that, when it comes to DESIGN, George Bernard Shaw’s classic quote holds true: 'The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable man persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.’ Thank you for being unreasonable - your design genius is so inspiring.
George Bernard Shaw was a commie who loved Stalin.
Kinda fun watching a couple of architects become naval architects. 😝
Absolutely. As an arm chair (or sofa) sailer it would never happen but if I was having a boat built I know who I would want to design it.
@@beakyturbot your kidding right?
@@doppler3237 And aren't you a toxic t***. If you don't like the channel then don't follow and comment on it. If you can't say something nice then don't say anything at all.
@@doppler3237 And I think you will find it's "you're kidding" not "your kidding"
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I hate you for how easy you make things look like. You make everything look so professional and so well though out and all in a 30 minute video and I forget how much time goes into each project hahaha
22:15 please make sure that the forward hatch is big enough for both of you to escape through for the worst case of scenarios, a fire in aft. There was a horrbible incident in California where scores of divers died at night due to a fire in the galley, and the older boat didn't have big hatches in sleeping quarters...
I remember that. What an awful terrible tragedy.
You two are quite the clever problem solvers. UMA is being re-born and will be a quiet beauty.
I will never stop drinking my morning coffee, LOL.
to be honest I used to LOVE coffee. Not to mention Dan makes AMAZING lattes 😆but then the headaches became so bad if i skipped even one day. And my mornings were terrible, I was groggy until my coffee and I just could not wake up early. AG1 isn't the only thing that helps, but that along with a few other things (like magic mind + we also quit alcohol and sugar) all those combined have been extremely helpful with the transition. I can still have a coffee once in a while, but I never crave it daily.
@@SailingUma Hi Kika and Dan, thanks for responding. Before I get back to the coffee, I love your channel. I once followed quite a few sailors but have narrowed it down to two sets, you two, and Nikki and Jason
I would love to be a patron, but in these days of outrageous inflation, I am not in a position to do that, especially with all the news and entertainment channels I follow. I hope just watching and subscribing helps on the TH-cam end. Every subscription these days includes either a monthly/annual rate or requests for money - of course - people have to be paid - but the bottom-up, scattered news and entertainment turn payment into an issue. If we each paid for each channel we watch, our disposable income would quickly dwindle. Before the internet/SM, all the news and entertainment was aggregated in a favorite newspaper. The advantage now is that actual news, facts, enticing content and travel come from bottom-up, independent SM. The person who manages to figure out how to aggregate random SM for one price, could end up a billionaire. I am sure I am not alone with this payment dilemma.
I grew up on a large estate, part of which was a coffee plantation, so I have been drinking coffee since I was a child. I am addicted, as I, too, will get a slight headache if I skip; however, I am very happy with my addiction. Doesn't affect me adversely in any way, except skipping it, not even sleep.
Word is that coffee may even reduce the chances of getting Type 2 Diabetes. Diabetes is a most unlikely outcome for my pretty healthy, active lifestyle. I don't agree with that coffee claim. Doesn't make sense to me, especially with all the sugar that many load into their coffee. I drink coffee with skim milk, no sugar.
Good for you for skipping sugar and alcohol. I, too, try to avoid added sugar, baked goods, pasta, etc., definitely falling off the rails here and there. I am not a teetotaler, enjoy a nice glass of wine, but haven't had any alcohol for almost three years and don't miss it at all.
Let me see if I can summarize why I still watch your channel? Engaging, down-to-earth, courage, innovative and smart, fascinating and distant places, interesting people and excursions - not just about yourselves, not land-hugging sailors.
@@SailingUma AG1 is burned, get out while you can.
@@SailingUma I used to drink a lot of coffee but was having a bad case of acid reflux day and night and could not sleep so I gave it up as well as quitting salt, alcohol and sugar. The salt was causing my heart rate to go up making it hard to sleep too and at my age it's not good. But now I feel much better and do not crave those things, but I do crave to have a boat.
@@SailingUma You are so carefull about your boat - you should be carefull about your sponsors as well. AG1 is crap. Nothing but a good marketing and a lot of money. Go for some studies ybout this - it's a waste of money.
I try to instill in young people to have a conversation before you dive in, you prove me correct every week, conversation is the best starting point. The result of your conversation is amazing.
Boat builders should follow your channel to learn the better way. Thank you for having the fore thought to bring us along it has and will be the best.
Wow, you guys have really come a long way. The workmanship looks really good! No more bulkhead issues. Best of luck.
Uma is coming back to life!
Consider placing one battery, perhaps a standard heavy-duty battery aft, high on aft bulkhead where it can be dedicated to your radio. Having your batteries in the bilge may be a problem if the containers in which the batteries are placed take on water. No more power, lights, radio, bilge pump. Need a battery high for emergency radio to call rescue. (Did this on fishing boats to protect crew in emergency) You are carrying a considerable amount of weight to starboard: head, dinette, galley and equipment plus two to four people at dinette. At rest in port you may have a slight starboard list.
Consider making the aft bulkhead portlight large enough to act as a pass-through in stormy conditions. Why open companionway in storm when coffee can be passed through.
Consider making the aft port berth sleeping a secondary option and perhaps place a fold-up table for computer on forward bulkhead in that area so can sit and do videos, plot courses and other things as prmary options. Not sure a berth is a good primary use.
There should always be redundancy on a boat! Totally agree about the battery situation, Id almost consider splitting them in half vs just moving one battery.
These are very good points, adding to it:
When water enters the Companionway, the timesheet looks cyrics would get fried if placed underneath the stairs.
Bilge pump battery should definitely be not in the bilge.
Dan has talked about what he called house batteries , 12v batteries topped up from the main battery bank that run the small electronics, when he was discussing the design of the catamarans they were sailing. He has mentioned them since. I’m sure they will come up again as the fit out proceeds.
The forethought you guys put into this not refit but complete redesign is outstanding. With it being so compartmentalized, it would take a torpedo to sink Uma. The finished product is going to be beautiful and I am looking forward to seeing you two go sailing.
We removed the microwave from our boat a few years ago and have not missed it at all. One less electrical appliance we really didn't need. Enjoying your videos!
Very nice tour, great design ! You will definitely have the finest Pearson 36 on earth 🌎 ❤
Dude Im 71 and have been drinking AG1 for a year. and your right on with normal bowel movements. Lol
But i still like my coffee in the morning.I just dont drink a second cup.I'm going to live to 100.Definitely be here for the finishing touch's on UMA
I am curious if you could mix ag1 in the coffee 🤔 to be honest quitting coffee for me had more to do with the terrible headaches i got and the groggy mornings. My grandma is 97 and she has her super strong haitian coffee every single day. So I think you are ok. :)
@@SailingUma I like ag1 by it self.But i have mixed it with blackberries and blue berries. I have been watching you two since you did the first refit of UMA.Keep it up .Be kind and be safe .Have a great day
Thank you for taking the time to go through what you have done and a high level overview of what you have to do! Looking forward to seeing how the boat is once she back the water! All the best!
You guys are the real deal. Always looking forward to your next vlog.
You two are amazing and Uma 2.0 is going to be unstoppable. ❤❤🤗💯👍🤩
why? this boat is being built to a very low standard
I am watching from Korea. We are traveling in a camper van and will soon challenge ourselves with sailing on a yacht. The Sailing Uma channel has been a great help for our challenge.
Something to think about about the companion stairs: Maybe have a smaller door/opening you can reset and check the breakers and you don't have to open the whole staircase up.
Otherwise it really comes along but I can't wait for the last 20% - because they are the most interesting for me.
Congratulations, your boat is looking spectacular, we look forward to seeing it finished.
It's a 50 year old boat. New designs are spectacular.
First comments are always … weird to say the least. Love your plans, the best 36 foot design by far and everything accessible! Look forward to the build and your progress now is really rapid! High five for the 4 weeks!
I'm certain that all of us watching are looking forward toward the completion of your build-out. Your architechts' skills have come through, clearly, every step of the way. But I can't wait to see the finished product! Okay...I'll wait. 🤔
As long as you stay motivated, that's what counts. Little by little you'll get it done
First video I saw was the original boat tour!
This makes us so happy!
Regarding batteries,
If one places weight higher than just above the keel, the boat will be more comfortable, and not be jerky while the boat goes towards zero heeling.
That jerky motion (caused by fast acceleration and deacceleration) makes one seasick.
If you insist on placing batteries just above the keel consider installing a small (20 Ah?) LiFePO4 battery for emergency use. It's going to be the backup power supply for VHF, and LED lights. You might want to have a switch board in order to control how much electricity is used.
Why?
If things are going South, it t really sucks not to be able to communicate with someone, and also not to be able to see anything.
Just imagine how lovely and quiet it's going to sail! It will be awesome knowing it's got real strength in the hull as well. Exciting times!
A project like this falls under what I call the 90 90 rule. The first 90 percent of the project takes the first 90 percent of the time and the last 10 percent takes the other 90 percent of the time. I’m looking forward to seeing it all come together.
Great to see in practice what you've designed and all makes 100% sense except my only concern I have is having your main electrics under the companionway. There is just the law of sod that if you ship some green into the boat is will find its way into your power distribution. Clearly the shower is Kika sized and Dan will have to bend to use the shower but the whole boat has head room limits and you have to make use of what you've got. Looking forward to seeing the ongoing build also realised where you are in Sardinia and have anchored off a few years ago by Isola Tavolara on 1st night when chartering from Portisco. Classic area. Enjoy!
I was a bit worried when you were talking about floor insulation, but then I realized that it was going to be above the bilge and far away from any water down there that you wouldn't have to worry about soggy insulation and resulting mold. So it would all depend on a cushioned (floating floor..which would likely squeak) or a solid pop in pop out to check bilge. What I'm trying to address is the underside of your floor could do well with a layer of spray cork and the top with a layer of insulated board flooring . That way your toesees would stay nice and warmsees and as the old saying goes 'feet warm, body warm'. Most of us land lubbers aren't affected by the amount of cold coming from the ground, but in a vessel the ocean is constantly sapping away heat inside of the vessel. Keep up the great work.
hah yes I made the pilot berth on my Nicolson 43 a sleeping-pod - now just called the pod it also has a little area to sit out with a canvas cover so it feels quite private with shelves for personal items, and light for reading and a phone charger
I find it very interesting how you rebuild a boat.
I also follow other TH-cam channels of people owning their own boat and living on it. It seems like this is the year for most of the full time boaters to upgrade their boats 🚢⛵ by fixing them up like you to are, building and buying a new one, just doing a deal cleaning, or finding a salvage boat from a hurricane storm an fixing it up.
Or selling the boat and moving onto a farm! Are you following Free-range too? They are good.
I know you guys have put a lot of thought into the design and it shows. It is starting to come together! I'm really looking forwards to when your refit is complete. Then, you get to do the shakedown cruise which should be fun.
It's all so exciting to see Uma coming together which means seeing you back in the water is that much closer. I'd recommend having a small dehumidifier on board. Makes such a difference and prevents the build of mould😊
I guess that is where the aircon will live .nice neat installation .
quarter berth!! That's what we call ours after turning 1/2 of it into a garage
When I compare this to the older refit, you guys are doing great. Enjoying the process again.
Bulk heads by the bulk in that ship.
This boat is going to be as stiff as a wedding pr**k
So much thought has gone into everything! Really interested what you all figure out for the hard to access former Hefty Susan dead space. You will love your location for the hanging locker, really perfect. Will it have some of its own ventilation? So glad you are draining the chain locker overboard, is there are one way valve or something else to prevent water from coming in? Living with a 65 yo wooden boat that won't be changed, seeing you all completely rethink the interior is just fabulous.
The drain will just be small and above the waterline. Rain and spray will drain out. Maybe a tiny bit of water will get in when we punch through a wave, but will drain quickly. It's pretty common practice.
Just a thought about the Hefty Susan...how about a two stage Mini-Hefty Susan. One stage floating above the lower. Upper would spin to allow storage compartment to be moved to the back and lock there while reaching down into the lower spinner compartment through a comfortable sized opening in the top spinner. To support the weight of the top spinner might take heavy duty central bearings along with rollers to run along the top edge of the lower spinner. The lower spinner would need same heavy duty central bearings but on the bottom side you could install many more ball rollers to support it all as long as you have a flat, solid, durable surface for them to roll.
Look forward every week to the new updates ... great job you two ... 👌
May I suggest you incorporate a whole house vent fans. Ihe fan could be mounted in the rear water tight compartment. It would be vented out a Dorad . They are pulling fans so it draws fresh air through each open vents or port lights. We use ours 70% of the time and a/c when nothing,else will help. Best of luck guys.
First time we took our '84 C-Dory powerboat out for a weekend we got rained on - in the V-berth from condensation inside the boat. I decided that was NEVER gonna happen again and the short story is that after quite a bit of research I ended up with ceramic microspheres that we added to an enamel paint. Two coats was all we did - I'd probably do four now - but the next time we went out there was NO f-n condensation at all inside the boat in the morning. When I posted my results in an owner's forum I put up with all kinds of folks who said that any insulation that thin simply couldn't work - except for those who used it with the same kind of results. Having watched all of your videos I believe you're pretty objective in your research, but be aware that ceramic microspheres as insulation is a tad controversial. I'll drop it here rather than boring everyone with the details of our experience, how to mix properly, and who makes it; you'll figure that out on your own. I really liked that the insulation didn't protrude into the space - just a couple of coats of thickened paint - and wasn't a glued-on or sprayed-on foam, or vinyl or fabric headliner taking up extra space and falling off over time. All I can say is that it worked surprisingly well for us and given your penchant for combining high function with excellent aesthetics it might be a reasonable approach for y'all.
All the best,
Tom Herrick
Great job so far! You have done a wonderful job making UMA work like you want her to, and your workmanship is incredible. BTW, I am a retired naval architect/marine engineer.
Can't wait to see it come together. You guys did an amazing job on the last version, and now Uma is going to be even better.
Though not as good as a new boat would be.
@@internetposta7389 It will be better because it is exactly how they want it.
@@mikesheahan6906 It won't actually. They can't change the hull design. There's a reason why they don't build 50 year old designs anymore. They also don't have th ability to do things that a real shipbuilder would.
Love watching you all for so many reasons! You could definitely give a master class on creating compelling content no matter what the topic…. now on to my request! Could you do a video on your planned power system! Would love to know what all you’re doing for power generation and management!
yep....you've done some amazing stuff and planning to do amazing stuff but what I'm loving is the window at the sink and the overhead hatch for venting that kitchen. You can probably go large and still be good for offshore rough sailing.
Thanks!
Wet locker location: very smart.
Agree, it’s perfect
Having read about a large hatch in sleeping quarters, seems like you would need life preservers there too in the event of a galley fire.
@@jennifershaw8951 hatch in v-berth would deff need to double as an emergency exit if ever needed
Thrilled with what you are doing here. I know its a long ways off, and the process is enjoyable, but I cannot wait to see Uma 2.0 in the water.
It's truly incredible what you managed to achieve with the original vessel, all of these upgrades are going to turn it into some kind of super boat.
Quite the achievement, guys. Amazing how much those bulkheads have improved the sound inside, too.
Love it. A boat without creeks would be amazing
For ventilation you could take a look over at the Durcell Project, they just completed a Dorade design.
Good to hear you are going to insulate, glassing over foam is good in galley and cabin where shelves and small bulheads are also needed. Hope you can add ventilation. Trickle fans are often used in buildings nowadays, a great way to prevent mould.
I would consider a fold up pipe berth below the camera/computer area, like 'Sailing NV', you can adjust the angle to suit the heel of the boat. Really useful if you have an additonal crew member on passage.
I am amazed at how fast it seems to be coming together.. Can’t wait for the next steps. It will be beautiful and functional it seems. Cheers!!!!
I spent the day on my boat. My boat is a ketch, with its masts on tabernacles, so I can raise and lower them singlehanded, using the onboard winch.
My plan was to replace four of my dyneema shrouds, that I'd spliced a bit short over the winter, remove my old lazy jacks, install the check blocks for the lazy jacks for my new stack packs, raise the masts, then install the stack packs, so I could bend the sails tomorrow.
What I got done?
Replacing the shrouds, removing the old and installing the new lazy jacks, and raising the main mast. Raising the mizzen mast and installing the stack packs is tomorrow.
Everything always seems to take twice as long as I thought it would.
Maybe, Sunday, I'll be be bending the sails. Unless, of course, the weather fails to cooperate.
Thanks guys, that was a fun episode. Real sense of progress. Laid out as you want and total access, what a novel idea!
By moving the main sleeping quarters forward, you gain space, privacy, lighting and ventilation. Now further to the helm, more slamming/rolling/pitching in rough seas, increased noise from the chain locker and mast. Insulation and sealed bulkheads will be paramount. Good density mattress to absorb vibrations. Adequate insulation for sound deadening and reducing vibration. The ribs with stringers and the bulkhead redesign have already improved the stiffness. Quiet zone, escape room.
Copious amounts of ventilation, adequate air exchange rates and dilution are key to reducing mold. Insulation to minimize temperature variation, transfe and condensation. Addressing those issues in the head, wet locker and galley. Air conditioner, dehumidifier, vents, fan(s) location(s) and size, type of painted surface for cleaning all add up. Each of those 3 main areas will have its own, unique challenges.
Heating - diesel, wood, electric space heaters, propane? Single or multiple? Air conditioning - small, portable, affordable dual units or single units?
Galley will be the main working, cooking and entertaining area. So more comfort, accessibility and ergonomic issues whilst cramming as much storage spaces as possible.
You have created a nook or safe space for a guest. Will they feel comfortable and private or claustrophobic?
I can’t Waite to see the new Uma I’m sure it’s going to be as beautiful as old Uma. Love watching you Two, I live through you guys because I’m retired now. I will always watch your channel. Love from the USA. ( Florida)
Small ceiling fan , ( solar & battery) in the wet closet.
No cost ventilation.
Suck out of closet and cabin moisture gone.
Needs a open port or vent to outside
I agree on galley layout ,, I try to talk my customers how the workflow works better for the ones that do the cooking. That also opens the leftover areas with more space ideas. Like a ping pong table or jacuzzis JKing .. The forward bulked header ? not integrated with left & right ?? great info guys
Spray foam is nasty, and it absorbs moisture. It also takes up more space. The EV foam tiles are my choice. Easy, relatively inexpensive, durable... I would even lay them on the floor but not stick them down.
Looks like a great plan.
Spray foam is great but super messy. If you use foam board then you can also dig out tracks to hide wires. Then fill that in and fiberglass it for durability.
@16:45 Passageway, or Pway. No hallways on a boat Matey! 😃
Are you planning on painting the bilge and sides of the hull? I have and it really helps seeing things and keeping the area clean. I used a paint used in Chicken coops. Bright white and nothing sticks to it!
Tell us your secret. I need some coop paint anyhow.
@@ranchosinnombreannjimmy8427 Many years ago i painted the inside of the bilge. A friend min’s father ran an egg farm. By using a paint that is used in chicken coops nothing would stick to it. Apparently when they needed to clean a coop’s walls all they did was take a hose to it and anything on the wall would just rinse off. In the case of the boat any water in the bilge would be pumped out. Any debris would be pumped out. Nothing ever stuck. It is like a bright enamel paint.
Hi guys, thank you for showing what you’ve done so far in Uma she’s coming to back together nicely. Can’t wait to see her back on the water where is she belongs but in the meantime I really enjoyed the videos. The only thing is I can’t give up coffee. I was in hospital for four months one week and one day and didn’t drink coffee for three months once I started drinking coffee again wow I started really enjoying it again, I had to drink what they call thicking liquid like drinking jelly anyway, keep up the good work guys. Love and appreciate you both from Australia
Side to side toilets are an adventure. Totally usable most of the time, as long as you're willing to brace yourself with your legs up in the air against the door while using the toilet.
Thank you for the update boat tour, looking forward to seeing the progress continue! Love your channel!
i‘m really surprised to see AG1 still sporting videos. I thought there are enough „AG1 exposed“ videos on youtube.
Content is great as every time ❤
There's an expensive closet dehumidifier called a Goldenrod. Looks like a 2' long gold tube with a power cord sticking out one end. Long sold on the US boating market. You put it on a closet floor and it gently creates warm air, to circulate upwards and keep the closet dry.
This is exciting!!! Remember way back to the early epsidoes... Uma 5.0 is looking awesome!!
I love seeing you guys redesign and rebuild your boat. Legitimately boat companies should be hiring you to design their interiors. Play just copy what has been done before and maybe make tiny changes. Trucking has this problem too. Recently they have started to innovate a tiny bit but that is just by incorporating a very few of the things they do in cars into semis. They are designed by people who never spent any time in a truck. I think sailboats are the same way.. they are designed by people who have theories and maybe sell for a couple hours on weekends
I always look forward to your videos because they are spot-on and thoroughly explain things (decisions, etc.). Your designs are excellent, and it's terrific watching two experienced live-on-board architects design the interior of Uma; you are creating and refitting based on experience and sound architectural and engineering excellence. Great job, you two. It's the best practical interior for a small place I've ever seen. Not only well designed but well built. I'd split my batteries so I have something in case you lose elec power. I've always liked to separate my eggs; there are no shortcuts, and safety is always a big concern.
A very comprehensive description of your layout,thank you.Cheers,Roly🇬🇧.
I'm no expert in building, or boating, or boat building, but you glassed everything into the hull, allowing for a stiffer hull, which is understandable. Me thinks that if stuff isn't able to flex, it will break.You made the interior part of the structure of the boat, every single mounted thing in the interior better be super solid
To me you are the Smartest young man I've been watching you two for a long time. I like the way you think, always double checking what ever you are doing. Sorry I can]t help you , but your in my prayers. May the Lord Bless you in all you do.❤👍🙏
Love you kids! T-shirt design suggestion: larger graphic(s) on back & small graphic where a pocket would be, but isn't. Can't wait to see her in the water again! Be well. ❤
I just bought a Cape Dory 27 that has the entire cabin removed. Luckily I have all of the old bulkheads. Your videos are going to be very helpful.
We are enjoying your huge refit.
Bravo Zulu 🎉 👏 🎉
Awesome job guys! 🙂
Replace the bluetooth earbuds with wire attached earbuds. Research the EMF damage being done to you via the Bluetooth earbuds. Cause we care about you both.💖⛵🐬🤗
I suggest running some empty conduits for future use. In my experience adding more wires to conduits is a nightmare unless you pull the existing wires out, then add the new wires to the mix and pull everything back in.
Or you could just run extra wires for power and cables for data/comm and leave them long at each end for potential future use.
I so excited to finally see fully rebuilt new version of Uma ^_^
Amazing visual progress in 4 weeks... well done you 2! It's great looking at your 3D modelling and then seeing it all play out per the plan, as well as your thought behind resource use - large bulkheads first and the use of off cuts for smaller items. What's with the water in the bilges after so much time on the hard?
The water is from the drain of the AC. The hole we drilled in the bilge isn’t totally at the bottom, so some water stays in there.
I guess the aircon is staying cooling and heating easily catered for . plus you know it works
I suggest you add some large conduits. It can make cabling easier now and in the future. And makes for an tidier and reliable solution.
Are you planning to add limber holes in the stringer reinforcing to allow any water to find its way to the bilge? The oceanvolt looks like a horseshoe crab. RE: storage behind the two hanging lockers. I think you are going to invent something clever in order for those spaces not to be "lost forever". Maybe the hanger bar can swing out of the way, or swing into the hall? As Adam Savage says anything that isn't available at first level is lost.
Ha! He obviously doesn't live on a boat ;)
Thanks for the tour! You two are such a great team!! This build is going to be awesome!!! 😊 Lauren
I agree everything finds its way to the sink! Saying this maybe a large built in bowl of sorts would be a useful feature. LOL
I don't drink, but I ran to the store real quick and grabbed a few supplies.
I took a shot every time Dan said tertiary.
Hiccup, I.....I just want to say.....you guys.....you're my best friends.......I love you guys........I can't feel my toes!😏🙃
Every time
Awesome episode love seeing the progress!
Good walkthrough. Good planning, thoughts & logic.
Know you love your boat, but like in the movie Jaws, u gonna need a bigger boat... 😂😃
No matter how much you plan, you always need a little extra space...
Thanks for being there, we love your channel ❤
I would put in a couple 1 to 1.5-inch empty conduits in the length of the boat for easy future upgrades. You know that as tech advances, you are going to want to add on things. I've watched you struggle more than once trying to figure out how to run new wires.
Thanks for talking the time to share what you are doing in such detail. I bet it helps in your thinking process as well. It seems like there are some good suggestions in the comments and I assume you will separate them out from the the other comments. I enjoy and look forward to your videos.
Can't wait to see it finished
For the ceiling you can use spray-on cork, as it is environmentally friendly, non toxic and is already used by Alubrat.
When you put conduit in if you decide you need 30 mm use 40 mm you will all want more room. Also leave a bit of string in conduit to pull extra wires through. But don’t forget to run another pice of string with the new wire.😊
It’s coming along really nice can’t wait for the next episode !
You guys are amazing! So inspirational. I'm so excited to see the progress! Can't wait for the next episode. 👏
Check out a marine insulation product manufactured by Mascoat. I think they are distributing it under another name now. Its some kind of ceramic micro-baloons in a acrylic binder that sprays on like thick paint. Low bulk, low flame support, low out gassing, no seams to hide vermin. Can be painted over and wiped down for cleanliness. Maybe not adequate for arctic conditions on its own? But supposedly enough to prevent condensation in arctic conditions. Was recommended to me by a naval architect.