This was a HUGE task, but wow does it feel good to have it behind us! We also just wanted to say a massive THANK YOU to TotalBoat for supporting our refit. They've been with us for nearly this whole project, and have supplied pretty much all the epoxy we've used. So, full disclosure: we started out on this refit using West System, just because that's what Aladino was used to using. Shortly after starting the refit, TotalBoat reached out and asked if we wanted to try their epoxy. We were a little unsure, but their offer was no strings attached, so we thought we'd just test it out. If we didn't like it, we could simply return to West. We got a shipment of 2:1 epoxy, with their fast, medium, and slow hardeners. And long story short, we loved it. The range in hardener speed is SO helpful when working with varying temperatures and different project sizes. The fast is really fast, the slow is really slow, and the medium is a nice in between -- there's a bigger range here than we found with West. We also really like the fact that the epoxy is low blush, and they mean it. We've had pretty much no blushing when using the epoxy. West does have a low blush hardener, but it's more expensive so we only used it for certain jobs. It's really nice to have that low blush effect sort of "built in" to our daily epoxy. TotalBoat as a company has also just been so supportive and helpful throughout this process. Emails are answered immediately and questions are answered. So -- just thought I should share all this, since we literally used gallons of TotalBoat epoxy on our decks in this episode! I know when you see a product splashed all over TH-cam, it can be hard to know "is this ACTUALLY good or is it just marketing??" Well, Aladino and I are pretty adamant to only use the best products on our precious boat, and we're very happy to have TotalBoat on board! If you need any epoxy, we have a link to their website in our video description! -Aladino and Maya
Thanks for the report on TotalBoat epoxy. I’ve seen advertising online but hadn’t heard any opinions on the products yet. I’m anxious to try it when my current supply of West System runs out. Cheers! xox
I think Total Boat has been very smart by having so many TH-camrs use their products. I would say pretty much all DIYers and hobbyists turn to TH-cam for help with their projects. I used their Wet Edge topside paint on my boat build because I saw it on you tube. The paint looks great, but one thing I didn’t like about it is it took at least a day or 2 to dry enough to sand between coats. My final coat of primer took a week because of cooler temps and high humidity. I think I will go with a 2 part polyurethane paint next time.
I've never had use for, nor used epoxy (except as 2-part 'glue'), so I cannot comment on that, but I Have spent days and days in Tyvek suits and can attest to the Sauna effect! As for the other worn PPE, Ansells Touch Tuff Gloves. Wow, what a discovery they were! Back in the old days when I still worked for a living (ok, it was only 2 years ago), we tried many, many different types and styles of Medigloves, and found that almost all were not worth the cardboard boxes they are sold in. We dealt with some Very nasty chemicals, and at other times oil and grease-covered chains and gears, and at other times Sluice room equipment, and these Ansells were the Only gloves that protected us as well as we could expect, yet gave the touch and feel for handling small screws etc. Now my Grandson has his first car, and I can see myself getting dirty with the mechanics of it, I have had to buy myself a box out of my own pocket. I have opted for the longer cuff version as I now wear a watch, and these are blooming expensive here in the UK, but truly worth every penny.
I simply have to bring forward Maya´s comment to Aladino: "It´s ok,- we tried". The love and the support in your voice tell everything about your mutual efforts in this project,- which will succeed, and is a great inspiration to me.
I have been watching for years. You have become quite the storyteller. I have seen your writing and editing skills skyrocket. In this video, however, it was the soundtrack choice and placement that really shined. Your abilities are becoming so subtle that it takes multiple watches to absorb it all. Also, Alidino is a rock star. What a team. Bravo.
Maya's writing, filming and editing skills have been outstanding from the gitgo, and we haven't even mentioned her lyrical violin playing. An all-round extraordinary couple.
hello from Switzerland👋I really appreciate your ability to paint the up’s and down’s of a (huge) restoration project, not over-romanticizing it, while still making clear that it is worth following one’s passion. Restoring a 60s sports car myself - which is only like a 1/10 scale of your project - but your philosophy and approach to things (as well as the story telling) keeps me motivated - thanks for that. Hats off to your work ethics!
Who’d have thought it! Fiberglassing thriller! Will it soak in? will it get hot enough? Will it lie there and die? Will all that hard work and expensive materials have to be undone and then redone? Will the valiant leader have a nervous breakdown? Will the heroine run screaming to the backwoods? No! Our courageous heroes battled on found solutions and sailed out of dangerous ground to complete deck safety!😊
It is delightful to watch you both jump into motivation mode when one of you is struggling. As a result, I have no doubt that your boat will be completed as a trophy to your eye for detail and dogged determination to do it right.
My hat is off to you for buckling down and pressing on even when you felt defeated. In the end your perseverance paid off!! I'm sure that anyone that has tackled audacious DIY projects of their own have felt the same before. I know I have. Well done, and another great video!
What a team! I really like how you guys support each other. As I’m watching, I’m in the middle of a massive move over the next few days. Can relate to that feeling of looking up the mountain and contemplating the next step.
For one who always do everything alone, it is so great to see you both working together on this project. What a joy. Another thing: you might want to cover the peelply as walking on it can lead to scratches. Which again can lead the pealply to tear when you remove it. It can drive you nuts having to scrape the remainders off!
As these videos come out, we as viewers already know that there was success and also realize that it wasn’t a easy task. Thank You greatly for sharing your not easy tasks and just know that all viewers are behind you 110%, that’s why we are here every week to cheer you on. Just wanted to say that projects big or small are more easily concurred with a little help from your friends. I know of other Northwesterners that are in the same (boat) situation as you. A work party and collaboration might relieve some of the stress of having to do it by yourself. 😊😊. Very Big Thanks for the videos. I do consider Alideno a Northwesterner. 👍👍
What a fantastic job, the harder the job the greater the satisfaction. Maya, a couple of vlogs ago you were worried you could not play your part, well young lady, he could not have done that without you xxx
Not worried I couldn’t play my part, but certainly worried the toll it would take on me. The workshop definitely isn’t my happy place, and we’re spending a lot of time in it. I’ll be very, very relieved when this is done!
One tip for tent building. Bubble wrap is a great insulator. I once built a bubble wrap tent inside a hangar to keep it warm when building a carbon fibre plane during the winter in Sweden. It looked like some kind of a serial killer's lair, but it kept it toasty without burning so much fuel to keep it that way.
I worked for years on a wind farm laying this much glass every day. To help with wetting out the fibreglass we heated the resin before mixing it. The warm resin will flow much better and it does not seem to affect the drying time. However, if you leave it too long in the pot it will exotherm a bit sooner than normal. Hope this little tip will help you with your laminating.
"Thank you Maya for kicking my butt" Aladino says. For me it looked more like a caressing and lifting up the spirit respectively the disappointed soul. This was definitely a big job and a big challenge. And of course a big step forward. Both of you did really, really well (again and as always). I already often mentioned it before: You two fit together perfectly. Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards, luck and health in particular.
As you will know a Cape George 36 is leading the GGR (Golden Globe Race) so you have clearly chosen a great boat as a base for your future cruising plans. That should be entirely inspiring. Good job with the deck. Great to see Maya understanding the technical aspects so she can provide so much more support. Great teamwork.
Fine job! This is a mark of significant progress in your massive refit. I’m a couple hundred miles south of you, near Oregon City, and finally got a suitable day for a structural epoxy job this week. It’s still so cold out there. Also varnished my bowsprit in the house this week. Thank you for another inspiring video, and congratulations on your big move forward!
These major retrofits are daunting to say the least . Brutally expensive for materials here in AB. Canada I am half way through on an Alberg 30 a lot of work . Keep your eyes on the prize. Well done you two are getting there good work takes time and it pays out in the long run
You guys are legends! After seeing that quick shot in the beginning of the bucket with the fiberglass mess in it I thought the whole job failed. I was then expecting to see the entire process of a complete failure! You pulled it off! It’s nice to see you working together figuring it as you go along. Maya you contribute so much with your support and precision mixing that you did perfectly each time not to mention the filming and editing, such a good team. I watch several of the TH-cam sailing channels but you two are always authentic. Thank you.
I can't believe after the awkward positions you had to take during the project that you were able to stand up straight in the morning. Once again, amazing and BRAVO!!
Each job brings it closer. You will get there. I don’t get to see other peoples glass work often, so thanks for sharing. I have apprehensions despite my experience for the deck glass work also.
Go and watch " Sail Life" and see how Mads heated up his Fiberglass resin. You could do the same. Thank You for this week's video. So until next time Aloha from the Big Island of Hawaii! Who knows maybe ya'll well sail here to the Big Island.
Yes, they are a team but as I've said before.......This man is a machine!!!! Once motivated, nothing stops him. Odd working angles be damned!!!! Low working temperatures for fiberglassing......no biggie. Just pull the stuff back up and attack again the next day. Nothing stops the both of them. It's inspiring.
Wow guys. For anyone not familiar with boat work or fibre glass this was a huge job that would normally stress out a crew of pros. Theses two did an outstanding job.calling this layup intense is quite the understatement.congratulations on a beautiful job.
Temp is everything. The job itself is routine. If you can completely replace the deck beams, a much more difficult job, you can fiberglass a deck. You two are amazing.
I gotta hand it to Al (I hope he doesn't mind I call him Al) he remained pretty jovial through that whole process. I remember working at a Yacht Yard in Connecticut, and Hurricane Hugo came through, so as a result we had a Shed FULL of Hurricane Rejects people wanted fixed...Sailboats, Powerboats...Dinghys...and our Boss, who shall remain nameless would scream at the slightest provocation or screw up, hours and hours of Fart-Rocking Hulls for Gelcoat, and having that guy yelling the entire time. Incase y'all didn't know what Fart Rock is it's supposed to be used for Insulation for chimneys and such, but it was GREAT for Sanding Fiberglass, and the smell that stuff gave off from the friction is why it bore the name, but I digress. In the almost 2 years we spent fixing all those boats we must have gone through 10 or 11 guys because they got sick of all the screaming from "Bossman", and that's why I commented on Al's joviality...well done!
Funny, as you said it, at the last boat project one time I mixed resin with resin and added filler to smear it between the planks. One day later I was aware, that I did something wrong and had to scratch it out. Not the best event I had :-)
Thanks for taking the time to video document your work. I'm in the middle of complicated projects, and after watching yours, I'm not so worried about mine!
The better I get at doing fiberglass work, the more interested I become in traditional wooden boat building. Epoxy and fiberglass is amazing stuff -- but it is just not fun to work with! Congrats on powering through and doing a solid, clean layup.
Beautiful and well done! We have used every trick in the book when fiberglassing, including setting the epoxy cups in buckets of ice in Florida with temperatures in the 90s. Aladino and Maya, you are an inspiration. There's a rhythm to your relationship. Usually, when one of you is "down" the other is "up" and what a blessing that is. Good teamwork!
And here in cold country I preheat my resin and slow hardener before applying. In small batches it wets out the glass better. I've never done such a big area however.
A friend of mine talks about failing forward. Featuring your failures adds to your already amazing authenticity. I enjoyed that episode tremendously. It helps me in my failing forward with my Sarah Ann cheers Chris. 😊
Hi,as “sailing”type sailors you know that patience is a very valuable asset to have in certain weather conditions.I think that you show that same patience when making decisions regarding work to be done.A great video,thank you Roly🇬🇧
W0W! This is more work than I can even remotely wrap my head around. What a monumental task you have taken on! Having texted that. What a fantastic job you guys are doing! Very inspirational to say the least.
Well done team. I feel that this was a watershed day. The victory will give you added momentum moving forward. What a trip. Is that the end game I can see way down there? It starts to look a wee bit like it. Hurrah!
I have to say, the editing quality in this series and in the dinghy series is a step higher than the rest, which was already good, but here is noticeably improved in my opinion... the lighting and the camera work are incredibly good and crisp and I really like the "interview" setting for Aladino's voiceovers and contributions, it gives a nice documentary-like feeling. Complimenti! (I don't really know how to translate that).
Hello from Utah, USA. Long time follower, as in I found you last year and went back to the beginning of your series. Mya, your are a fantastic teller of your story, such a lovely voice❤️ also you are quite skilled in the work you do. Making templates is not easy. Dino, your skill in working on and saving old boats is amazing! Together you guys are an inspiration. I look forward to seeing MC2 on the Blue.
I remember when the decks first came off! It’s o great to see you guys working as a team through the challenges in order to give the boat life again. Keep it up! Fair winds, -J
Amazing job, it looks fantastic! I think the reason it worked so well (or at all) was because of all the intensive prep work that Aladino did in advance.
I was nervous that you started without your tent erect. After Take #2, you did comment about the epoxy again, so everyone was hopeful that things went well. You guys are so dedicated and you work so hard.. Congratulations on layer 1
That was a brilliant idea to make a tent above the deck so you could raise the temperature of the who;e area. I have seen many refits where the people get this one issue wrong and the epoxy kicks too quickly or it doesn't set at all. I think the second is worse but luckily, you did neither and got the job done perfectly. Aladino has a great idea to keep going on the bulwarks while you have the tent functionally making a micro-climate in that area. Once the exterior is complete, you can work below decks at your pleasure even if you run out of visa time and you have to bring the boat back to Canada. I love what you are doing to bring this boat back to life. The first time I saw Total Boat epoxy was on Brett and Jade Evans' boat Eva`. They used it to rebuild the substructure of their salvaged Beneteau and they also used it to build their custom countertops. Getting Total Boat to sponsor you by providing the supplies is what you two deserve for all of the hard work you put into the making of your videos and the repairs on both of your boats. In my opinion, that couldn't have happened to a more deserving couple.
Love you both on your soft spoken ways of explaining the task at hand ... I love your videos and eagerly wait for the next one ... you both are so way ahead of your age for wisdom ... thank you both for sharing these parts of your life ... TH-cam Family ... thank you for having these two wonderful people show these great videos ...😊😊😊😊
I get your mixing anxiety Maya. Years ago I was involved in a boat bottom painting project. The owner had hired professionals but I was unemployed at that moment so I helped out. We were really pressed for time as we were about to do one of the old Catalina races from San Francisco. Well apparently our last can of paint didn't get the catalyst added and that was the end of our race plans. You done good!
This was a very important step in your refit project, I think Aladino was a little bit scared of it... but you've done it at it's best way 👍👌Gratulations 😊🙏👍👍🍀
You two need a mini vacation after this one not just a beer. Aladino aged a week after this two day affair battling the weather and glassing the decks. Thoroughly enjoy and your Friday peeks into the Magic Carpet saga. Bless you both and continue enjoying life!
Determination is amazing. I love how articulate you guys are! Bravo for bringing a well explained show each week I’m hooked and have been since fall of 2020!
Looking good. You could also pre warm the jugs of epoxy next to a heater. When too hot I have put the jug of epoxy in a 5 gal bucket of ice. Your boat will be better than new because epoxy is 3 times stronger than polyester
Having been there- it's not too difficult to put myself in your shoes- feel the stress going into such a daunting task. Lots of details involved and one misstep can make the whole process snowball into disaster. Few things more integral in a partnership than having a calm, reassuring, coherent, moderating voice that you trust when things go sideways to urge you on. As a 3rd person empathetic observer- I could feel the impact of the right words at just the right time with the perfect tone from Maya... put me at ease... can imagine what it did for Aladino who needed it most in that moment. Respect and admiration for you both.
What a marrathon for you. I know what its like when one starts a huge task and you know you just have to keep going. Its what they stamina. Although you had a small set back in the begining you made it to the finish line, and thats what counts. You 2 are a great team. Happy Easter from New Zealand. Cheers Ian
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This was a HUGE task, but wow does it feel good to have it behind us! We also just wanted to say a massive THANK YOU to TotalBoat for supporting our refit. They've been with us for nearly this whole project, and have supplied pretty much all the epoxy we've used.
So, full disclosure: we started out on this refit using West System, just because that's what Aladino was used to using. Shortly after starting the refit, TotalBoat reached out and asked if we wanted to try their epoxy. We were a little unsure, but their offer was no strings attached, so we thought we'd just test it out. If we didn't like it, we could simply return to West.
We got a shipment of 2:1 epoxy, with their fast, medium, and slow hardeners. And long story short, we loved it. The range in hardener speed is SO helpful when working with varying temperatures and different project sizes. The fast is really fast, the slow is really slow, and the medium is a nice in between -- there's a bigger range here than we found with West.
We also really like the fact that the epoxy is low blush, and they mean it. We've had pretty much no blushing when using the epoxy. West does have a low blush hardener, but it's more expensive so we only used it for certain jobs. It's really nice to have that low blush effect sort of "built in" to our daily epoxy.
TotalBoat as a company has also just been so supportive and helpful throughout this process. Emails are answered immediately and questions are answered.
So -- just thought I should share all this, since we literally used gallons of TotalBoat epoxy on our decks in this episode! I know when you see a product splashed all over TH-cam, it can be hard to know "is this ACTUALLY good or is it just marketing??" Well, Aladino and I are pretty adamant to only use the best products on our precious boat, and we're very happy to have TotalBoat on board!
If you need any epoxy, we have a link to their website in our video description!
-Aladino and Maya
Thanks for the report on TotalBoat epoxy. I’ve seen advertising online but hadn’t heard any opinions on the products yet. I’m anxious to try it when my current supply of West System runs out. Cheers! xox
I think Total Boat has been very smart by having so many TH-camrs use their products. I would say pretty much all DIYers and hobbyists turn to TH-cam for help with their projects. I used their Wet Edge topside paint on my boat build because I saw it on you tube. The paint looks great, but one thing I didn’t like about it is it took at least a day or 2 to dry enough to sand between coats. My final coat of primer took a week because of cooler temps and high humidity. I think I will go with a 2 part polyurethane paint next time.
You could have partially crossed off ̶g̶l̶a̶s̶s̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶d̶e̶cks from the list. Nice to see you push through a huge challenge.
🍻looks so good you two!
I've never had use for, nor used epoxy (except as 2-part 'glue'), so I cannot comment on that, but I Have spent days and days in Tyvek suits and can attest to the Sauna effect! As for the other worn PPE, Ansells Touch Tuff Gloves. Wow, what a discovery they were! Back in the old days when I still worked for a living (ok, it was only 2 years ago), we tried many, many different types and styles of Medigloves, and found that almost all were not worth the cardboard boxes they are sold in. We dealt with some Very nasty chemicals, and at other times oil and grease-covered chains and gears, and at other times Sluice room equipment, and these Ansells were the Only gloves that protected us as well as we could expect, yet gave the touch and feel for handling small screws etc. Now my Grandson has his first car, and I can see myself getting dirty with the mechanics of it, I have had to buy myself a box out of my own pocket. I have opted for the longer cuff version as I now wear a watch, and these are blooming expensive here in the UK, but truly worth every penny.
I simply have to bring forward Maya´s comment to Aladino: "It´s ok,- we tried". The love and the support in your voice tell everything about your mutual efforts in this project,- which will succeed, and is a great inspiration to me.
I have been watching for years. You have become quite the storyteller. I have seen your writing and editing skills skyrocket. In this video, however, it was the soundtrack choice and placement that really shined. Your abilities are becoming so subtle that it takes multiple watches to absorb it all. Also, Alidino is a rock star. What a team. Bravo.
Maya's writing, filming and editing skills have been outstanding from the gitgo, and we haven't even mentioned her lyrical violin playing.
An all-round extraordinary couple.
Well said! Spot on!
“We tried, it is OK!”. You gave the warmth and the strength! My admiration.
hello from Switzerland👋I really appreciate your ability to paint the up’s and down’s of a (huge) restoration project, not over-romanticizing it, while still making clear that it is worth following one’s passion. Restoring a 60s sports car myself - which is only like a 1/10 scale of your project - but your philosophy and approach to things (as well as the story telling) keeps me motivated - thanks for that. Hats off to your work ethics!
Who’d have thought it! Fiberglassing thriller! Will it soak in? will it get hot enough? Will it lie there and die? Will all that hard work and expensive materials have to be undone and then redone? Will the valiant leader have a nervous breakdown? Will the heroine run screaming to the backwoods? No! Our courageous heroes battled on found solutions and sailed out of dangerous ground to complete deck safety!😊
golden hands and experience create something made with love
It is delightful to watch you both jump into motivation mode when one of you is struggling. As a result, I have no doubt that your boat will be completed as a trophy to your eye for detail and dogged determination to do it right.
amazed by the neat clean lines, the precision of the layup, nothing higgly-piggly, all orderly and neat. beautiful work you two!
My hat is off to you for buckling down and pressing on even when you felt defeated. In the end your perseverance paid off!! I'm sure that anyone that has tackled audacious DIY projects of their own have felt the same before. I know I have. Well done, and another great video!
Thanks Jon:)
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the hours you spend now adds years to the life of Magic Carpet II... plus the added benefit of knowing your boat inside and out. 👍⛵👍 🛠🛠
What a team! I really like how you guys support each other. As I’m watching, I’m in the middle of a massive move over the next few days. Can relate to that feeling of looking up the mountain and contemplating the next step.
For one who always do everything alone, it is so great to see you both working together on this project. What a joy. Another thing: you might want to cover the peelply as walking on it can lead to scratches. Which again can lead the pealply to tear when you remove it. It can drive you nuts having to scrape the remainders off!
As these videos come out, we as viewers already know that there was success and also realize that it wasn’t a easy task. Thank You greatly for sharing your not easy tasks and just know that all viewers are behind you 110%, that’s why we are here every week to cheer you on. Just wanted to say that projects big or small are more easily concurred with a little help from your friends. I know of other Northwesterners that are in the same (boat) situation as you. A work party and collaboration might relieve some of the stress of having to do it by yourself. 😊😊. Very Big Thanks for the videos. I do consider Alideno a Northwesterner. 👍👍
Count me in on any collaboration efforts. You are only a couple of hours away and I have the time.
What a fantastic job, the harder the job the greater the satisfaction. Maya, a couple of vlogs ago you were worried you could not play your part, well young lady, he could not have done that without you xxx
Not worried I couldn’t play my part, but certainly worried the toll it would take on me. The workshop definitely isn’t my happy place, and we’re spending a lot of time in it. I’ll be very, very relieved when this is done!
What a fantastic accomplishment! Congrats for soldiering through this. This will be the nicest Cape George ever!
Failure is an important part of the experience.
And know when to stop is a great virtue
Wow his knees are going to kill later!!! Great job, you two work so good together!!!
Yes. Thumbs up to TotalBoat. But 10 thumbs UP to total commitment, total dedication, and total success!
One tip for tent building. Bubble wrap is a great insulator. I once built a bubble wrap tent inside a hangar to keep it warm when building a carbon fibre plane during the winter in Sweden. It looked like some kind of a serial killer's lair, but it kept it toasty without burning so much fuel to keep it that way.
I worked for years on a wind farm laying this much glass every day. To help with wetting out the fibreglass we heated the resin before mixing it.
The warm resin will flow much better and it does not seem to affect the drying time. However, if you leave it too long in the pot it will exotherm a bit sooner than normal.
Hope this little tip will help you with your laminating.
"Thank you Maya for kicking my butt" Aladino says. For me it looked more like a caressing and lifting up the spirit respectively the disappointed soul. This was definitely a big job and a big challenge. And of course a big step forward. Both of you did really, really well (again and as always). I already often mentioned it before: You two fit together perfectly.
Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing.
Best regards, luck and health in particular.
Another step closer to floating Magic Carpet II. Great work Aladino and Maya!
Hell of a job guys, Well Done. My wife and I just glued 4 solar panels to our boat today and thought that was stressful!
You guys are a great team!!! I love watching. Iron sharpens iron! Thank You.
As you will know a Cape George 36 is leading the GGR (Golden Globe Race) so you have clearly chosen a great boat as a base for your future cruising plans. That should be entirely inspiring. Good job with the deck. Great to see Maya understanding the technical aspects so she can provide so much more support. Great teamwork.
Fine job! This is a mark of significant progress in your massive refit. I’m a couple hundred miles south of you, near Oregon City, and finally got a suitable day for a structural epoxy job this week. It’s still so cold out there. Also varnished my bowsprit in the house this week. Thank you for another inspiring video, and congratulations on your big move forward!
Congrats on a job well done...a real pain, but think of how nice your home will be when it's finished!!!
These major retrofits are daunting to say the least . Brutally expensive for materials here in AB. Canada I am half way through on an Alberg 30 a lot of work . Keep your eyes on the prize. Well done you two are getting there good work takes time and it pays out in the long run
Great inspiration. The meticulous prep makes all the difference like when you unfolded the peel ply on the side decks. Beautiful.
You guys have the one thing that makes for success------A great attitude and teamwork. WELL DONE!!
You guys are legends! After seeing that quick shot in the beginning of the bucket with the fiberglass mess in it I thought the whole job failed. I was then expecting to see the entire process of a complete failure! You pulled it off! It’s nice to see you working together figuring it as you go along. Maya you contribute so much with your support and precision mixing that you did perfectly each time not to mention the filming and editing, such a good team. I watch several of the TH-cam sailing channels but you two are always authentic. Thank you.
I can't believe after the awkward positions you had to take during the project that you were able to stand up straight in the morning. Once again, amazing and BRAVO!!
Keep going, I love you two as a couple and your vision. I am a disable vet and I get good vibes watching you all, thanks for your videos.
Each job brings it closer. You will get there. I don’t get to see other peoples glass work often, so thanks for sharing. I have apprehensions despite my experience for the deck glass work also.
Truly a massive project. Your so fortunate to have found the boat you both love and can share that love with us. Great job!
Well done guys! Just keep in mind how much you will enjoy walking the decks you glassed today, for years. Enjoy the triumph. Cheers!
Go and watch " Sail Life" and see how Mads heated up his Fiberglass resin. You could do the same.
Thank You for this week's video.
So until next time Aloha from the Big Island of Hawaii!
Who knows maybe ya'll well sail here to the Big Island.
You have taken on a huge undertaking...... You are doing a fantastic job, you should be very Proud....... Bless you both... :-)) xxxx
It's so satisfying to watch a true craftsman at work. Really like listening to good music. Very impressive you two. Congratulations !!!
Loved that episode. The tension was real and that's what kept me watching! Congratulations for everything!
Yes, they are a team but as I've said before.......This man is a machine!!!! Once motivated, nothing stops him. Odd working angles be damned!!!! Low working temperatures for fiberglassing......no biggie. Just pull the stuff back up and attack again the next day. Nothing stops the both of them. It's inspiring.
The most beautiful couple in this business! Thank you for the wonderful videos and information. Chapeau for your work and engagement.
Wow guys. For anyone not familiar with boat work or fibre glass this was a huge job that would normally stress out a crew of pros. Theses two did an outstanding job.calling this layup intense is quite the understatement.congratulations on a beautiful job.
Once again great video,I could actually feel the tension on the first try 🏴❤️🏴❤️thank you for your precious time kindest regards tam
Temp is everything. The job itself is routine. If you can completely replace the deck beams, a much more difficult job, you can fiberglass a deck. You two are amazing.
I gotta hand it to Al (I hope he doesn't mind I call him Al) he remained pretty jovial through that whole process. I remember working at a Yacht Yard in Connecticut, and Hurricane Hugo came through, so as a result we had a Shed FULL of Hurricane Rejects people wanted fixed...Sailboats, Powerboats...Dinghys...and our Boss, who shall remain nameless would scream at the slightest provocation or screw up, hours and hours of Fart-Rocking Hulls for Gelcoat, and having that guy yelling the entire time. Incase y'all didn't know what Fart Rock is it's supposed to be used for Insulation for chimneys and such, but it was GREAT for Sanding Fiberglass, and the smell that stuff gave off from the friction is why it bore the name, but I digress. In the almost 2 years we spent fixing all those boats we must have gone through 10 or 11 guys because they got sick of all the screaming from "Bossman", and that's why I commented on Al's joviality...well done!
Wow! I didn't realize fiber glassing could be intense. Great video.
Thank you for also showing the failure ... not everything goes to plan, even with a perfectionist like Aladino :-) So happy for you.
you guys are amazing and inspirational. A huge step forward. Keep on keeping on!
"When the going gets tough the tough get going". Outstanding job, you can be proud of this for a long time to come!
Funny, as you said it, at the last boat project one time I mixed resin with resin and added filler to smear it between the planks. One day later I was aware, that I did something wrong and had to scratch it out. Not the best event I had :-)
Thanks for taking the time to video document your work. I'm in the middle of complicated projects, and after watching yours, I'm not so worried about mine!
The better I get at doing fiberglass work, the more interested I become in traditional wooden boat building. Epoxy and fiberglass is amazing stuff -- but it is just not fun to work with! Congrats on powering through and doing a solid, clean layup.
Great team work you two keep pushing on and soon you will be sailing this beautiful boat
Beautiful and well done! We have used every trick in the book when fiberglassing, including setting the epoxy cups in buckets of ice in Florida with temperatures in the 90s. Aladino and Maya, you are an inspiration. There's a rhythm to your relationship. Usually, when one of you is "down" the other is "up" and what a blessing that is. Good teamwork!
And here in cold country I preheat my resin and slow hardener before applying. In small batches it wets out the glass better. I've never done such a big area however.
A friend of mine talks about failing forward. Featuring your failures adds to your already amazing authenticity.
I enjoyed that episode tremendously. It helps me in my failing forward with my Sarah Ann cheers Chris. 😊
Hi,as “sailing”type sailors you know that patience is a very valuable asset to have in certain weather conditions.I think that you show that same patience when making decisions regarding work to be done.A great video,thank you Roly🇬🇧
Great job guys, despite the low temperatures and the little setback, you did it! Remember without adversity no victory!
So nice to put an unenviable task behind you
Perhaps you can talk the Total Boat folks into providing an epoxy proportioner like Duracell has. Great job!
Once again, thank you guys for passing on your wisdom and experience. You rock! 👍🏻💪🏻
I am still amazed at what you two accomplish on every episode. Well done. Take care and God bless.
W0W! This is more work than I can even remotely wrap my head around. What a monumental task you have taken on! Having texted that. What a fantastic job you guys are doing! Very inspirational to say the least.
That was a major undertaking, but you two made it happen, the decks look good.
You guys are the magic of Magic Carpet !
Well done team. I feel that this was a watershed day. The victory will give you added momentum moving forward. What a trip. Is that the end game I can see way down there? It starts to look a wee bit like it. Hurrah!
I have to say, the editing quality in this series and in the dinghy series is a step higher than the rest, which was already good, but here is noticeably improved in my opinion... the lighting and the camera work are incredibly good and crisp and I really like the "interview" setting for Aladino's voiceovers and contributions, it gives a nice documentary-like feeling. Complimenti! (I don't really know how to translate that).
Check out Tips From a Shipwright, the quality is equal.
That boat just got a lot closer to the water!
Hello from Utah, USA. Long time follower, as in I found you last year and went back to the beginning of your series. Mya, your are a fantastic teller of your story, such a lovely voice❤️ also you are quite skilled in the work you do. Making templates is not easy. Dino, your skill in working on and saving old boats is amazing! Together you guys are an inspiration. I look forward to seeing MC2 on the Blue.
I remember when the decks first came off! It’s o great to see you guys working as a team through the challenges in order to give the boat life again. Keep it up!
Fair winds,
-J
You guys rocked it as always 💪🏼 best wishes from Copenhagen, Denmark 🇩🇰
Amazing job, it looks fantastic! I think the reason it worked so well (or at all) was because of all the intensive prep work that Aladino did in advance.
I love everything about you two and your channel. Looking forward to next Friday.
You are doing a fantastic job. 👍👍⛵️
I was nervous that you started without your tent erect. After Take #2, you did comment about the epoxy again, so everyone was hopeful that things went well. You guys are so dedicated and you work so hard.. Congratulations on layer 1
Hooray! One battle lost, one war won! Excellent!
Great job guys! I can just smell the epoxy resin, good memories of building with epoxy resin, in my case not a yacht but a few aircraft.
That was a brilliant idea to make a tent above the deck so you could raise the temperature of the who;e area. I have seen many refits where the people get this one issue wrong and the epoxy kicks too quickly or it doesn't set at all. I think the second is worse but luckily, you did neither and got the job done perfectly. Aladino has a great idea to keep going on the bulwarks while you have the tent functionally making a micro-climate in that area. Once the exterior is complete, you can work below decks at your pleasure even if you run out of visa time and you have to bring the boat back to Canada. I love what you are doing to bring this boat back to life.
The first time I saw Total Boat epoxy was on Brett and Jade Evans' boat Eva`. They used it to rebuild the substructure of their salvaged Beneteau and they also used it to build their custom countertops. Getting Total Boat to sponsor you by providing the supplies is what you two deserve for all of the hard work you put into the making of your videos and the repairs on both of your boats. In my opinion, that couldn't have happened to a more deserving couple.
Love you both on your soft spoken ways of explaining the task at hand ... I love your videos and eagerly wait for the next one ... you both are so way ahead of your age for wisdom ... thank you both for sharing these parts of your life ... TH-cam Family ... thank you for having these two wonderful people show these great videos ...😊😊😊😊
I get your mixing anxiety Maya. Years ago I was involved in a boat bottom painting project. The owner had hired professionals but I was unemployed at that moment so I helped out. We were really pressed for time as we were about to do one of the old Catalina races from San Francisco. Well apparently our last can of paint didn't get the catalyst added and that was the end of our race plans. You done good!
This was a very important step in your refit project, I think Aladino was a little bit scared of it... but you've done it at it's best way 👍👌Gratulations 😊🙏👍👍🍀
You two need a mini vacation after this one not just a beer. Aladino aged a week after this two day affair battling the weather and glassing the decks. Thoroughly enjoy and your Friday peeks into the Magic Carpet saga. Bless you both and continue enjoying life!
Can’t wait to see you guys sailing this boat, how rewarding it will be!
Keep on keeping on!
When it's all finished the amount of pride and happiness y'all are going to feel will be worth it!
Greetings from Arizona, USA.
Great job !
You got this, best wishes and positive vibes to you both.
Both of you have earned every moment of enjoyment you get from sailing your boat in the future. Well done to you both.⛵⛵
Love seeing you overcome obstacles and seeing your hard work pay off! Well done!
Did you cross this huge job off your chart!!?? Brilliant job. 💕💕
I’m not sure I’ve ever watched a video that made my knees ache. Andolino, you’re a machine, great job!
Determination is amazing. I love how articulate you guys are! Bravo for bringing a well explained show each week I’m hooked and have been since fall of 2020!
I guess Aladino got his back relieved from a big milestone there.👌👏
Beautiful fiberglass work. Your a great team.
Looking good. You could also pre warm the jugs of epoxy next to a heater. When too hot I have put the jug of epoxy in a 5 gal bucket of ice. Your boat will be better than new because epoxy is 3 times stronger than polyester
Having been there- it's not too difficult to put myself in your shoes- feel the stress going into such a daunting task. Lots of details involved and one misstep can make the whole process snowball into disaster. Few things more integral in a partnership than having a calm, reassuring, coherent, moderating voice that you trust when things go sideways to urge you on. As a 3rd person empathetic observer- I could feel the impact of the right words at just the right time with the perfect tone from Maya... put me at ease... can imagine what it did for Aladino who needed it most in that moment. Respect and admiration for you both.
Crafts and Art Handwerk und Kunst the difference between is the amount of Love and care you put into something.
It’s coming along what a relief. When times get tough just think you are together, doing something worthwhile and not sick in a hospital.
What a marrathon for you. I know what its like when one starts a huge task and you know you just have to keep going. Its what they stamina. Although you had a small set back in the begining you made it to the finish line, and thats what counts. You 2 are a great team. Happy Easter from New Zealand. Cheers Ian
You guys truly are rock stars. Your determination and work ethics are inspiring.
Well done -- you found the strength and will continue to do so!
Great work ,love how you both keep at it even when it`s such a long tiring day.