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  • Join us in Chichester for yet more trim making and getting the companionway to spiffy level 11 :) www.saillifech...
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  • @robertbeck4762
    @robertbeck4762 2 роки тому

    The quality of your videos has always been great, now they are greater with the addition of your First Mate!!! A woman's touch

  • @declanmce6430
    @declanmce6430 2 роки тому

    I used to watch this channel religiously when I was younger and I only recently found it again, glad to see that you are making so much progress since I last seen

  • @AirnFire1111
    @AirnFire1111 2 роки тому +4

    The addition of Ava to Sail Life really has brought a whole new wonderful aspect to it; making is a lot more rounded.

  • @timothyobrien1850
    @timothyobrien1850 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for bringing your joy and creativity into my Sunday. Ah yes cruising, also known as "working on your boat in exotic ports".

  • @ekner
    @ekner 2 роки тому +32

    I see Ava is still learning the metric system. Five millimeters... Pff! She'll get there eventually.

    • @MOBiEC1
      @MOBiEC1 2 роки тому +7

      Everything is bigger across the pond - even millimetres 🤣

    • @JamesEdwards780
      @JamesEdwards780 2 роки тому

      Came here to say that LOL 5cm != 5mm

  • @stevecoe-pcjunke2377
    @stevecoe-pcjunke2377 2 роки тому +39

    Your woodworking skills are "Mads", you did a great job on the companion way as well as all the other trim work, it looks incredible. Ava, what can I say, your spice rack project is spot on, that was absolutely a great way to protect all the spice bottles. You guys sure make a lovely couple! Until next week, Sea U! P.S. Happy Birthday Mads!

  • @Fryns
    @Fryns 2 роки тому +13

    Watching the intro part it kinda dawns on me that there are ALOT of work going into these videos; closeup shots, drone shots, music etc. Thankyou for making such enjoyable videos ....every week.

  • @justarandomguy3071
    @justarandomguy3071 2 роки тому +4

    Danish Mads needs to put some Danish oil on his iroko :)

  • @Alan52L
    @Alan52L 2 роки тому

    Got to love this couples skills, so SPIFFY! I have watched every single episode. Love the channel.

  • @bwuepper439
    @bwuepper439 2 роки тому +18

    Ava, 5mm? Are you sure it's not 5cm? And great work both of you. I wait all week for this. Best to you both.

    • @Garryck-1
      @Garryck-1 2 роки тому

      Ava is so cute when she gets metric measurements mixed up!

  • @julieperry1650
    @julieperry1650 2 роки тому

    You guys are hitting your groove. Loved this video. Loved how you slowed down the fast forward of the work being done. Loved Avas parts. Loved the walk. Well done. So excited for you two. 😍

  • @GiantRiderRob
    @GiantRiderRob 2 роки тому

    Companion way +100% Spiffy-points for sure! Neat job on the anti-rattle Ava!

  • @WaterFaucet24
    @WaterFaucet24 2 роки тому +22

    Happy Birthday Mads !! And hope the wedding in Denmark goes off with a “hitch”. Sea Yoo !!

  • @claudehopper9813
    @claudehopper9813 2 роки тому

    Nice seeing the boat get finished off , the odds and ends list is shrinking . Great video again thanks

  • @RenegadeADV
    @RenegadeADV 2 роки тому +2

    That wood work turned out fan-freaking-tastic, amazing how much that changed the appearance.

  • @SgtToastieYT
    @SgtToastieYT 2 роки тому

    The second Ava mentioned rattling glass, I was thinking felt was the solution. Thinking alike!

  • @wmac3306
    @wmac3306 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful woodwork on the companionway, etc.! I like Ava's spice shelf too. You two are a great team :)

  • @BorisFett
    @BorisFett 2 роки тому

    Great video. Filming that walk really added allot of steps to setup those tripod shots. Thanks for the extra work, it looked good.

  • @davidellis2021
    @davidellis2021 2 роки тому +2

    'Not super cold, only -2°C'. Spoken like a true Dane!

  • @dianes4858
    @dianes4858 2 роки тому +7

    Happy Birthday Mads!! After watching the entire evolution of your DIY skills, I am convinced there’s nothing you can’t do. And Ava is such a welcome addition as well. I’m pretty sure she’s going to be able to do anything on Athena too!

  • @davidburnham5411
    @davidburnham5411 2 роки тому +6

    Madds, just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your attention to detail with your wood working... I know its very self satisfying but there are a few of us "Boat Renovators" who truly love your workmanship! It inspires us to try and do the same....

  • @luisfelipecabana1743
    @luisfelipecabana1743 2 роки тому

    Nice work peeps! Chichester and the harbour are my parents’ side of the woods! Good memories from our visits.

  • @FlightEagle
    @FlightEagle 2 роки тому +7

    It was great seeing Mads out having a walk!

  • @william6526
    @william6526 2 роки тому +2

    Mads and Ava ,the boat is absolutely beautiful. You two compliment each other perfectly and it's wonderful watching you holding hands an seeing the love and affection you have for each other. The only negative thing is I wish the videos were a little longer. I enjoy watching them every week and they are the best ones on u tube .
    Thankyou for allowing me to be able to enjoy your life togeather.
    God bless,stay safe and life time of happiness for you .

  • @DDixon3121
    @DDixon3121 2 роки тому +3

    Allow me to compliment you on the companionway doors....they look great. Through the years I've built numerous companionway doors for various sailboat designs including Island Packet, Pearson, Irwin, Hunter, Tartan and many others, using either teak or Starboard per the customer's request. If I may, allow me to make a suggestion-on the outside of the "last to close door" add another piece of trim to cover the exposed gap between the two doors when they're closed. That way there will be seals on both the inside and outside, providing additional weather proofing. What I've learned through the years is once companionway doors are installed, boatowners love them so much they leave them in all the time, forgetting about the washboards. I have doors on my Beneteau that I made from Starboard and they're only removed when racing.

    • @bryantarms
      @bryantarms 2 роки тому

      Also, that trim piece will hide the gap. The gap will quickly become imperfect, so hiding it is good.

  • @RoyClare
    @RoyClare 2 роки тому

    As usual, edutainment and warmth. Best channel for inspiration! 🎉💯🤙🏽🍻

  • @WavedancerWesterlyfulmar
    @WavedancerWesterlyfulmar 2 роки тому

    Happy birthday wishes Mads. Hopefully you enjoy your celebrations

  • @kevine.phillips7578
    @kevine.phillips7578 2 роки тому +4

    I’ve been watching for a little more than a year I believe and I’m thoroughly enjoying your adventure. Terri and I had this dream 35 years ago but unfortunately it was never realized. Your work is inspirational. Positive vibes for you two.

  • @whathree
    @whathree 2 роки тому

    Your skill as a wood worker is only surpassed by your ability to explain how and why you are doing it. Thank you for making my Sunday nights a lot more fun.

  • @milt7348
    @milt7348 2 роки тому

    Stay healthy and we'll see you next week.

  • @jerryf609
    @jerryf609 2 роки тому

    I really like your companion way doors. I'm adding them to my project list for my Catalina.

  • @McConnellMatthew
    @McConnellMatthew 2 роки тому

    You guys are so happy! It is wonderful to see.

  • @pezpengy9308
    @pezpengy9308 2 роки тому

    watching Ava make that pocket doohickey was absolutely fascinating. epoxy and woodwork are in my wheelhouse but sewing is an arcane skill i just dont get. neato!

  • @Fuhugawagah
    @Fuhugawagah 2 роки тому

    Best sailing couple ever!

  • @RonKris
    @RonKris 2 роки тому

    Companionway looks excellent. Nice work.

  • @williamscott850
    @williamscott850 2 роки тому +1

    The companion way look terrific...and it's not even finished. I also can't believe the production quality you put out as a one (now two) person crew. I've watched PBS shows that aren't done this well. (PBS is like BBC for the US).

  • @donnakawana
    @donnakawana 2 роки тому +1

    My Sunday isn't complete til I hear your voices!!! I love the new doors! An that spice rack is the Bugatti of all spice racks... Love it... Guys Athena is really looking beautiful... You've built a beautiful home .. a sailing beautiful home!!! ✌🏼💗😊❣️

  • @BenThiessen
    @BenThiessen 2 роки тому

    I see Ava likes a good pair of Tasmanian boots. I’m sure you would both also like the wonderful sailing down this way. Hope to see you down here.

  • @plankhopper
    @plankhopper 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Mads and Ava that lock and canal you walked over was part of the old London to Portsmouth canal system, it was much used until they invented the railway!

    • @normanboyes4983
      @normanboyes4983 2 роки тому

      Actually it was Chichester to Arundel and the aspiration of connecting to London never ever came to fruition. The Chichester canal actually had a short commercial life of only 25 years (1822-1847), it had a later brief resurrection for commercial traffic under the Corporation of Chichester 1898 - 1906.

  • @johncollier608
    @johncollier608 2 роки тому

    Super spiffy trim Mads. Can't wait for James to get his UA-cam channel up and running, I love watching craftsmen create. Thanks for sharing.

  • @robm.4512
    @robm.4512 2 роки тому

    Lovely job on the companionway doors, what a difference!
    Never really saw either of you two as having feet of clay, but hey, anyone can have an off day.
    Can’t beat a decent pair of wellies for taking on the UK in the winter months. My personal preference are MuckBoot “Chores” for a serious sole and really good insulation. They’re dead comfy and having warm, dry, feet has transformed my working day on the farm. Not the cheapest but far from the most expensive out there.
    Cheers from Cornwall, R.
    😎👍🍻

  • @airgead5391
    @airgead5391 2 роки тому +1

    I hope next video we get some glorious sanding.

  • @piethein7564
    @piethein7564 2 роки тому +1

    As far as the spices go
    Just put two rubber bands on the jars no more rattle 😁
    That goes for all jars and bottles pan's to just don't forget to take them off before cooking 🇳🇱🏴‍☠️

  • @kb1esx
    @kb1esx 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing you too and good luck next week

  • @justarandomguy3071
    @justarandomguy3071 2 роки тому +2

    The website is really spiffy! Good job guys!

  • @AndyUK-Corrival
    @AndyUK-Corrival 2 роки тому

    Looking very smart. Can’t believe you didn’t show a bit of film of Birdham marina, the oldest in the U.K. a true gem. Must admit I thought you had fitted an AIS but maybe you just bought it and hadn’t yet fitted. Sorry to miss you guys in Chichester. Andy UK

  • @gleaningthescriptures5897
    @gleaningthescriptures5897 2 роки тому +3

    I am really enjoying watching Ava's skills and abilities grow! Way to go Ava!

  • @PittwaterMowingAustralia
    @PittwaterMowingAustralia 2 роки тому +1

    Very Spiffy Love it

  • @antoniegill7994
    @antoniegill7994 2 роки тому

    Love the finger decapitator 2000!

  • @kevinjasper415
    @kevinjasper415 2 роки тому +1

    Ava your crafting skills are great! Happy Birthday Maas!

  • @PrivateUsername
    @PrivateUsername 2 роки тому +7

    Those pockets are 5 centimeters, Ava - not 5mm :)

    • @timothyobrien1850
      @timothyobrien1850 2 роки тому

      Order of magnitude errors are easy to make and easily identified. I know this, I am a retired Engineer and I speak from experience; lots of experience LOL..

    • @sailingsomeday5975
      @sailingsomeday5975 2 роки тому +1

      Come now….she is American…metric is a foreign concept to most of us…points for trying!!!

    • @timothyobrien1850
      @timothyobrien1850 2 роки тому

      @@sailingsomeday5975 I Agree

  • @GordLamb
    @GordLamb 2 роки тому

    That felt spice bottle separator is impressive af. Couldn't figure out how you sewed it together until you explained!

  • @gavinferguson
    @gavinferguson 2 роки тому +1

    happy birthday mads and have a wonderful wedding day

  • @phillipmetcalf9404
    @phillipmetcalf9404 2 роки тому

    Hi guys. I was so pleased to watch this video. There was even a little glorious sanding.

  • @lyfandeth
    @lyfandeth 2 роки тому +5

    Mads, if you ever run out of work, perhaps you could show us how you keep the chisels and blades so sharp?

  • @clarisd
    @clarisd 2 роки тому

    I just find myself smiling, that I have enjoyed this channel so much and it is for the very spiffy indeed! Also the spice track solution is also washable!!! Lovely that you're sharing your epic rebuild and your travels

  • @WavedancerWesterlyfulmar
    @WavedancerWesterlyfulmar 2 роки тому

    And busy getting married next week. Best wishes from the crew of Wave Dancer

  • @sailinglatis
    @sailinglatis 2 роки тому

    Just checked out the website. It looks great. Another excellent job. All the best from 🇨🇦

  • @nmccw3245
    @nmccw3245 2 роки тому

    Great outing. I forgot how beautiful the English countryside is. Thanks!

  • @williamjacobs236
    @williamjacobs236 2 роки тому

    Another great video Mads and Ava .

  • @sjeffreyw
    @sjeffreyw 2 роки тому +1

    Enjoy watching you every week, I get so involved in your videos that I forget to leave a message. In short I enjoy you both, you seem to work well with each other.

  • @Ivansgarage
    @Ivansgarage 2 роки тому

    Ava, really nice job on the web site, Nice simple layout and always easy to return to home page... I have been doing web pages for over thirty years and get really irritated with all the pop ups and over lays that most people build...

  • @Garryck-1
    @Garryck-1 2 роки тому +2

    Ava, here's a tip from Australia for getting to grips with metric measurements. In building construction here, we don't bother with centimetres, or that weird decimetres thingy that Europeans love to use, or even metres. We refer to ALL measurements in millimetres. Thus, the 5cm width you got wrong would be 50mm, a standard door would be 820mm wide, and 2 metres, 53cm would be 2530mm. Saves a whole lot of confusion!

    • @normanboyes4983
      @normanboyes4983 2 роки тому

      If I am doing large measurements I often mix them deliberately - for example 6 foot and 10 mm. 🤣

    • @Garryck-1
      @Garryck-1 2 роки тому +1

      @@--2442 I agree.. but when verbally communicating a measurement to another person, it eliminates any chance of mis-hearing the units being used. Love the bananas thing!

  • @327365hp
    @327365hp 2 роки тому

    Kudos to James!

  • @LiquidCheney
    @LiquidCheney 2 роки тому

    Ava lives! Great video as always, hope you are doing well.

  • @mattevans-koch9353
    @mattevans-koch9353 2 роки тому

    Fantastic work on those doors Mads and the spice rack liners are genius Ava. Athena is getting closer to being a finished home for you two. While you are in Britain, you try to connect up with Kika and Dan of Uma. It would be fun to see the four of you interact and swap refitting stories. Take care, stay well and have a spiffy week ahead.

  • @SteelDoesMyWill
    @SteelDoesMyWill 2 роки тому +9

    The Perspex on the companion way doors will need some tint, you'd be amazed how hot it will get being clear. Maybe some standard film will do the trick, I use a deep bronze color on my home windows and tried on a customer boat, it cut the surface temp of the port light (measured from the inside with an infrared thermometer) by 20 degrees.

    • @svbarryduckworth628
      @svbarryduckworth628 2 роки тому

      I think that the windows could have been built into the doors as easily removable insets and with screens built into the outside. The screens would act as sun protection/tint and allow for ventilation when the windows were snapped out.
      I suppose Mads could make a framed screen that could slide right into the washboard slots for keeping the bugs out.
      When & if they ever make it to the USA they will encounter noseeums in Florida, the Bahamas, and much of the Caribean. Also biting flies and mosquitoes. Apparently they dont have bugs in Europe because few Euro-made boats come with screens.
      Without screening in the Americas a boat will be miserable being either too hot or infested every day with the irritating biting bugs. We close up every afternoon where we are in Florida about an hour or so before sunset and make sure all the screens on the boat are secure. It is too hot even in the winter most nights not to have screens -especially in the companionway for proper through-boat ventilation.

  • @jonathanmartin2480
    @jonathanmartin2480 2 роки тому +1

    Finger decapinator 2000. LOL! Oh Mads, never change.

  • @rboston33
    @rboston33 2 роки тому

    Fingerdecapitor 2000... love it

  • @WavedancerWesterlyfulmar
    @WavedancerWesterlyfulmar 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the bung placement info. I need to tighten up the grab handle on companion way

  • @AdamPearce
    @AdamPearce 2 роки тому

    Happy Birthday Mads!

  • @Lostmissionary
    @Lostmissionary 2 роки тому

    What a cracking couple of people! So clever and totally amiable.

  • @bengtriise6504
    @bengtriise6504 2 роки тому

    Wow,that sawing thing made my head hurt,next level work right there!🌞

  • @allanvosburgh7228
    @allanvosburgh7228 2 роки тому

    Happy Birthday Madds!

  • @nicksullivan480
    @nicksullivan480 2 роки тому

    If youre still in Chichester try to visit the Weald and Downland Open Air Museum - its amazing

  • @jamesadams1064
    @jamesadams1064 2 роки тому

    Good job Ava. Have to keep those spices cozy warm. Thanks guys.

  • @kendallwhitlatch9603
    @kendallwhitlatch9603 2 роки тому

    I suggest installing two 5mm neodymium magnets in the bottom of the doors and two in the door frame. It'll keep the doors closed when you want to keep the companionway hatch for venting steam/hot air while cooking and such. Recess them slightly and put a little matching paint on the magnets. They'll not touch and scratch off the paint but be close enough to hold the doors closed.

  • @aaronallen4647
    @aaronallen4647 2 роки тому

    Cool to see you holding hands on walk. Live. Love. Learn.

  • @davidboily2424
    @davidboily2424 2 роки тому

    Finger remover 2000! I love your sense of humour!!

  • @Grasshoppa65
    @Grasshoppa65 2 роки тому

    Looking very Spiffy indeed.

  • @stephen2346
    @stephen2346 2 роки тому +1

    This guy can do it all. Amazing skills 👏

  • @dbriggs1689
    @dbriggs1689 2 роки тому +1

    Some opposing magnets on the companion way doors may be a creative way to keep them securely closed or open without having to use a latch. Just an idea, love your channel.

  • @chrisstoughton5560
    @chrisstoughton5560 2 роки тому

    Mads, A hint on how you keep the plexiglass on the new doors from having so much static. Dryer sheets! Rub a new dryer sheet on them after you clean them, and it will take the static away. The dryer sheets are designed to reduce static in the dryer and it works wonders on plexiglass. We use this trick on airplane windows that are plexiglass and it really works amazing! Cheers!

  • @hanssolo4ever
    @hanssolo4ever 2 роки тому

    The companion way piece was really nice as well as the other big piece over the v berth door.

  • @DawidKellerman
    @DawidKellerman 2 роки тому +1

    James is Very handsome. Would love his woodworking channel ;)

  • @Rottingboards
    @Rottingboards 2 роки тому +1

    Companionway would of been my first spiffy. LOL Great Job!

  • @spikeafrican8797
    @spikeafrican8797 2 роки тому

    Great job! 2 fantasic crafts people!

  • @davida877
    @davida877 2 роки тому

    Outstanding- well done to you both - Regards Australia

  • @tomreid3244
    @tomreid3244 2 роки тому

    Absolutely love your work guys. I was not convinced by the spice jar pockets - but wow - what a result. Now I’m convinced !! BTW I also love Chi:)

  • @greghalliday4226
    @greghalliday4226 2 роки тому +1

    What's this "Good Morning" business!!! Where's my "Hi guys"!?!?!?!

  • @karlfair
    @karlfair 2 роки тому

    Nice work, both of you.

  • @rahnlawson9463
    @rahnlawson9463 2 роки тому

    Very cool ant-rattling spice rack doo-hicky.

  • @boyev
    @boyev 2 роки тому

    Great work as usual by you both Mads. It was also a great workshop to work in. When his youtube channel is up and running i will certainly follow. Just one little thing Mads. Hope you are going to cover that gap around the steel pole at the nav station. i do not know why I am asking because with you eye for detail I know you will. PS happy birthday Mads.

  • @khyvich
    @khyvich 2 роки тому

    I have watched you since your first vid on Obelix. If you ever get tired of Sail Life, Mads, your next channel should be Pimp My Boat.

  • @Josh_K01
    @Josh_K01 2 роки тому

    Ava, I love the felt idea, it looks amazing and good job on it. I agree with another persons post about possibly using a blank square to sew in between the jars, but, honestly either way works just fine. Thank you for sharing!

  • @OM-tw2oj
    @OM-tw2oj 2 роки тому

    Great channel you two - lots of interesting videos in the playlists, and a bonus to see you're now around the familiar waters of the Solent. Subbed after a bit of a bingewatch. I'll be in the same Gosport marina myself not long from now on one of the boats very close to that fuel pontoon.

  • @MrGaryparker
    @MrGaryparker 2 роки тому

    Glad you made a website in addition to UA-cam. I'm not a fan of those other social media channels.

  • @bobstienke178
    @bobstienke178 2 роки тому

    Great video you two! Thanks!

  • @marcderveeuw
    @marcderveeuw 2 роки тому

    Great with "snug" fits and "" spiffy" looks. We were just wondering when you are going to tackle the not so spiffy hole where the stainless steel post enters the separation between your navigation table and the port sattee. Cheers

  • @dcallan812
    @dcallan812 2 роки тому +2

    Interesting solution for the anti rattle. I would have cut the two long sides and cut smaller inserts to sew between the jars. Each to his-her own. As long it works it not stupid, is a mantra I use daily. Thats right claggy mud 🤣