The BOAT TOUR of Our ALUMINUM MONOHULL - Rebuilt 1983 Trisalu 37 Aluminum Cutter (MJ Sailing Ep151)
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- This is the tour you have been waiting to see for over TWO YEARS now!!
If you have questions on anything we did not cover in the video, please leave a comment below and we'll do our best to get back to you on it.
Elements of Life is a 1983 Trisalu 37 aluminum cutter, that was build in Quebec. We purchased her in the fall of 2014, after she'd been sitting abandoned in a boat yard in Florida for over 10 years.
After sailing from the Azores, where we had been sitting when we bought her, we were able to see her for the first time in person in 2015, and moved her from storage to a work yard to begin a complete refit. Over the course of 2.5 years, we stripped this boat down to bare frames, and built her back out again, with the vision of her being the perfect cruising boat.
Everything in this boat, including the overhead, ceiling, floors, and all of the furniture, was built by the two of us. Fun bonus, we lived on the boat during the entire refit process.
She is currently set up as the perfect cruising boat for a couple, with a good sized galley, two main seating areas, a quarter berth (which we use for storage) and a murphy style bed for the v-berth which folds down into the forward salon as a queen size bed.
So far we have sailed her through the Caribbean, across the Atlantic Ocean, spent a wonderful 9 months with her in the Azores, and spent 2019 bringing her to the Arctic (via Norway) and down the coast of Scotland and England, where she is currently sitting.
Because we're looking to do another boat build, Elements of Life is now FOR SALE!!. If you have any interest in her, please follow this link to our website for her official listing.
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Thanks for the great tour. It's clearly a boat where the owners did a better job (on the refit) than most commercial builders.
Thank you so much!
The workmanship in this boat is geniuos!!!...
Yall did an incredible job on everything from the planning to the layout and cabinetry awesome. Whom ever bought that got a bargain.
It's currently for sale in France at the moment. 😢 The person who bought it from us had never sailed before and was looking for a greener way to travel. I guess sailing northern latitudes with it was not for them.
Great personnel design on all the elements! Super electrical design with much thought into the safety aspects of all the electrical applications! Just awesome!
I cant tell you how amazing i think that build is ... as someone who studied architecture and built and also just appreciates quality workmanship .. i have always appreciated the sailboat.. but getting to see the thoughtfulness put into every detail was so enjoyable ... the bedroom/forward salon is so versatile and useful for everyday living and quality sleeping ... i also enjoy the overbuild on the electronics and wiring .. better safe than sorry .. the care that you put into the vessel is so apparent that i know that when the time comes it will be sold quickly .. sell it to Brady and Bleu from Delos .. i hear they may be looking for a boat of their own one day .. THANK YOU so much for sharing and of course for sharing your adventure with us .. i watch because i have equilibrium issues that would never allow me to sail .. but i promise you i watch as often as time permits .. the life you live is inspirational and i wonder what jobs you had before hand that gave you the abilities to do such quality work .. the door episode may have been my all time favorite .. watching Matt build that thing for usefullness and security .. the architect Louis H. Sullivan coined the phrase "form follows function" in 1896 .. i think he would approve ... smooth sailing and I LOVE YOU TWO AND THIS CHANNEL ... sincerely Raymond
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Love that boat. Sussed how the bed was done around 5 minutes before you unveiled it and I'm so impressed with the idea and it's execution. I'm a carpenter here in the UK, an oak frame carpenter (or housewright), and I have a very blocky style when I make anything so I really liked the woodwork because it is very traditional in it's strength and functionality. In fact, one of my design maxims is that form just looks correct to me when it follows function. Some decoration is cool, but simple, honest craftsmanship is what does it for me. So kudos.
Wow Wow Wow. One of the best boat interior designs I have ever seen. So smart. I wish I could buy this now.
What a fantastic job you both did on this boat. I'm sure your new cat will be as good or even better. I think you will sell this one to the first viewer who has the desire to own such a fine vessel
How did I miss this one before? Wow! Seeing this tour I have just one thing to say. Absolutely stunningly beautiful.
What a beautiful boat. The workmanship is second to none. Really well planned out. A lot of love went into that build. Thank you for the tour. Wishing you safe sailing and good health.
Maybe they ought to get into boat design.
Your boat is beautiful and the work you've done is AMAZING!!! LOVE IT!
First off, Outstanding tour of "Elements of Life" , with so many features that we had no idea existed! Matt really did do an fantastic design, with so much thought for ease-of-use along with perfect function. His skill as a craftsman is obvious everywhere you look,leaving no doubt that this boat is built to last. Using this as a marketing tool when it is listed officially, should truly help in a very fast sale! Oh yes, thanks for letting Georgie make an appearance too!
Love the Georgie cameo...
This was a great job of going through a highlighting the boat features and why you chose them. It was a fun throwback to a lot of the refit efforts, which was fun. You two have gotten so good at talking extemporaneously to the camera (us).
You shouldn't have too much trouble selling her (more likely before you're actually ready). You two put so much love, thought, and handcraft into all the features and she's beautiful.
Not too much longer and your should be back in the world and on the ocean.
Thanks for the video.
Beautiful Boat ♥️👍
Ok, I've got to say the best parts of this (and they were all excellent ) were the ways you accommodated kitty. That litter area is brilliant and wrapping the mast to make a scratching post is a great detail.
Your interior design and carpentry is amazing. You must have worked so hard. And to have lived on board during the refit must have been pretty difficult too. Congratulations on your achievement. I hope you enjoy your cat as much as this one. However, I find it difficult to imagine how you can top this!
I watched you doing the wiring. Unlike EVERY OTHER SAILBOAT I HAVE EVER SEEN, it is well done, well conceived, well exectued. Bravo, bravo, bravo.
The wiring does look very nice.
Having been a Electronics Service Engineer in part of my past, I would put bigger service loops on the wiring when you build the cat. That would enable you to cut and re-terminate wires if you have a problem down the line.
When I built my F-9A (31' tri), I also soldered the wires at the terminations (along with crimping and heat shrinking) to eliminate corrosion. I know this extra step is time consuming and a pain in the butt, but since launched in '93, I've had no electrical issues at those connections.
Fantastic planning. The bed is awesomely placed and planned. Cheers guys
This is outstanding renovation done.
You guys did a great job. Love the beautiful woodwork. Matt has a facility with wood. Love the choice of woods and the topcoat. The galley is well designed. And that wiring job, so neat and well thought out. You got the most you could out of the space.
Of course, loved seeing Georgie. Her litter box area is cleverly built. I hope she likes your new boat even better! Thanks for the tour!
Always appreciate the time people invest in sharing their rebuilds. Thank you
This has to be the nicest 37 layout I have seen.
It would have been cool with the second wheel inside so it would actually be a pilothouse cruiser.
There is a Nauticat 37 right next to them in this video and they are pretty nice too! Full pilothouse with forward and aft cabins.
Well, I’m impressed!! I think the absolute coolest thing is your bed! I have watched your whole refit and your design sense and use of space is incredible not to mention all your crazy good finishing skills. It’s definitely a one of a kind vessel with everything you could possibly want. Perfect job and thank you for the finished tour.....I’ve always wondered where your bedroom was....now I know!
"Space" while sitting in the marina or at the Boat Show is entirely different than than "space" when you are halfway to Bermuda in November with visions of palm trees dancing before your eyeballs.
You guys did a great job on her. Thanks for having me and showing her off..
Really impressed with your rebuilt home. The wood work is amazing and the use of space very thoughtful. Loved the bedroom!
I think this is the best planned boat I ever saw. Dam good!
Impressive design and workmanship. You have something to be proud of in this boat.
I watched you refit Elements and thought at the time this will be a boat for life or until maybe the family grows. But now you can tell Matt"s hands have been idle to long and itching to do something new. I still think you both are crazy. If I were a boat person I think Elements would be perfect for most any travels and y'all have proven that. It should sell itself. And Jessica my wife said you were so cute in that summer dress and I told her you are always cute. Y'all take care and good luck on this future adventure. We will be watching.
I love what you did with the repairs and renovation, the "hidden" litterbox for really smart design! I'm excited about your next boat build!
we have one of those too lol! Love it when guests come aboard and they mention it "doesn't smell like cat"
Very clever sleeping arrangements. Took you from a 35 (same sleeping limits as a 30) to a 40 in terms of comfort. THat is a big deal in my book. Im saving this to faves
probably the most efficient kitchen design that i have seen. beautiful woodwork through out. thanks for the tour
AAAwesome!!!! You have done so well. Thank you for such a detailed rundown if all your work
Thanks for a great tour. Really impressive work you did. The electrical was really well laid out, organized and executed. Your dedication to the craftsmanship should give you confidence that the catamaran build will go smoothly!
Agreed..the electrical installation is top drawer ..
After seeing this I'd like to make an offer on the catamaran you are going to build.
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Love the OCD with the cabling, and labelling every 3 feet, I have a lot of love for that attention to detail
Absoutely gorgeous!!! The boat too, hahahaah!!! Matt and Jess you are the premier boat tour specialsit and boat refit deigners! Everything is so well thought out and laid out so very well I dont think anyone would change a thing if they purchased it. This is how every boat should be designed and fitted, I hope some of the big boys are paying attention to this expert craftmanship. I can see why Matt wants to get back to building, he is a master with wood and working with his hands. Two years building your own Cat from the ground up will be exciting to watch, and it will allow you to get your hands back to creating a quality boat and perhapes time to add to the boat kitty and maybe a surprise bun in the oven too. At least six popular channels in the past year now have new permant crew, on board; SV Delos, Nahoa, La Vagabond, Ran Sailing, Sailing Britaly, and Jessica and Ryan Adventures.
Dang. I appreciated the care that went into the wiring. Beautiful...
Beautiful boat and the finish inside is superb. You would think it was brand new. Great job both of you
A worthy detailed tour of a well refitted boat, great design considerations and very good standards of craftsmanship especially the cabinetry and electrics puts this into a ‘peer less’ offering. You deserve to feel very proud of what you achieved. I sincerely hope you achieve your aspirational price or close to it, but there are more boats out there than buyers let’s hope prospective purchasers looking beyond the tag to the quality. My guess £60K.😉
Very impressive renovation well done
Brilliant work guys love lots of the design and layout ideas. I especially love the forward seating a V-berth design. For 37ft you really have made excellent use of all the space. Great job guys, I’m jealous of whom ever buys it from you!
You folks did a great job on that boat.
Your building skills blow me away. I am really impressed (I may have said this in the past). I am sure that your finished cat will be aces; a wow build. I love this video.
So well thought out guys. Whoever gets this boat is getting a great deal.
A lot of ingenuity in the renovation of this boat. well done
finally.... been waiting to get a tour since I asked Matt in the yard at Indiantown...... he told me there was too much mess at the time.
Now you can see the mess we lived through! -Matt
Great video of your great boat. You guys did an amazing job on her. You should be very proud. The new owners will be getting a great deal of a boat..
The deck salon is one of the nicest features. Bright with the ability to look outside during inclement weather while staying dry.
Frigging awesome. C.C.R real wood boat 🏴☠️ 🚢 😎
Love the tour. It really gives us perspective about just how comfortable your home on water really is! Thanks!
I think Matt and I are kindred spirits....details details details!
The wiring is gorgeous.
Beautiful wood work, Terrific electrical work, Innovative designs throughout, Functional & Thoughtful applications, Excellent attention to detail, Your craftsmanship is wonderful and what you have in store for your new project must be truly amazing. Good luck, Stay Safe & Fair Winds !! P.S .... I like the dress Jessica !
I want your boat... the level of detail and thought you put into it are truly exceptional. well done.
Guys. It's been a great journey. Feels like you didn't enjoy your efforts enough, but this is going to be a great kickstart for the catamaran. You have the skills to make an even better cat. Sail life you better keep up the good work as this fellows are back to DIY !!!. Hopefully you will have full financial support from your patreons. Definitely a show worth watching and a great way to learn. I personally learned a lot. Thanks and good luck ! I hope you dont mind the question of the desired sell price, I hope you got the maximum you can get for it. It is totally worth it. Great video to expose the boat to potential buyers.
Thanks, Now if the UK would open up so we could get potential buyers in to see the boat, we might move onto the build real soon :) -Matt
beautiful boat tour (I know it was last year) Great work both of you and great ideas on the bed, cat box, and galley.
Nice job...
I love Elements. If i could talk my wife and cats into this life style i would buy your boat in a heart beat and pack up for a new life!
Great tour. As a carpenter myself, I really enjoy seeing the creative woodwork and use of space. Cheers.
That bow bed is a great device which must have been the subject of much discussion and planning. Great retrofit.
So cool and fantastic progression.
Your boat is a beauty! So well laid out. Thanks for the tour
Wow, great job on the cableing! That's beyond pro-level stuff there.
37' of purr perfection. You guys have build a boat to enjoy and should make it great for resale as you contemplate a cat boat. All the best to you for your efforts and wonderful videos to Norway. Wow!
WOW! A dream boat for me and my two cats! Great refit! I am so impressed!
So well done. You can tell a whole lot of love went into that boat and how much you care for her.
Very nice refit. I am impressed with so many many nice and innovative features. For all the time I spent tracing and replacing wire, I should have started from scratch and replaced everything.
Anyhow beautifully done and hope it sells quickly for you. I know someone in Norway who is looking to upgrade his GRP sailboat with something more substantial. I will send him to you site and see if it something he wants to pursue. Enjoy and hope you get the green light soon.
Very nice clean boat I like it very much space as well I give you a 9 off 10. 👏👏👏
Be careful about your timing for the official 'Elements Is For Sale' notice. My bet is she will sell much faster than you think. Well thought out. Impressively executed.
Nice neat professional quality work. Someone is going to get a fine vessel.
Great video you both are amazing and creative. Love the idea of the sleeping area. thank you for sharing. I can not wait to start watching you to build a Cat. Hats of to you both for a project like that. Stay safe in these trying times.
this is one fine refit you both skillfully accomplished and i love how neat you did the wiring , i don't understand how people allow their boats to become a rats nest wiring mess , this has to be one of the best layouts i have seen , totally brilliant open space anti claustrophobic salon/bedroom , that is mind blowing !!!!!!!! and a perfect and Safe galley , i love this boat !
i'm not into sailing....but even i can see you guys did a wonderful job.
That is a very cool boat, very intelligently put together.
The woodwork is superb Matt! The design overall is quite impressive as well. I can't believe you're already going to sell her.
WONDERFULL sailboat, congratulations.
Well done.
Bravo!!! Awesome boat and full of clever boat arrangements. I'm sailing a vintage Swan 37 on oceantrips, but I'm not living on her. Keep on going, love your blog!!!
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you guys are great really motivated couple !! amazing
Well designed!! You’ve done such a good job. No doubt she will sell x
I can really appreciate the electrical system. Trouble shooting is the name of the game. Of course I’m impressed with the overall work you both have done. Where will you guys build your cat?
Awesome job !
You are talented designers, great engineers and skilled tradesmen - oh sorry - tradespersons! Heautiful
Wow, you did an awesome job on this boat!
Very well though out, great craftsmanship and very well made in detail.
Deck saloon boats are my favourite monohulls, and yours is very special in a good way.
Would love to buy that boat, sure that it would be a great companion for some big adventures. Unfortunately you sell it sone 4 years to soon for me.
I'm sure you'll find a new owner easily!
What a boat, and a great well done survey, thank you .Being a hard to please, nit picking perfectionist myself I give a 9.9 out of 10 to the electric and instrument panels.
They are not only functional ,practical and logical they look sooo dam good too. The 9.9 instead of a 10 is because I still believe in soldering,
I am from the past I know!
Very nice job on her. Looks very well thought out and the execution was superb.
A Hello and For Sale tour, all at the 2 year mark. How economically sweet!
Awesome companionway door with the removable slat underneath that increases bridgedeck height.
I LOVE the murphy V! Too cool! I can't wait to do a tour of our boat, as mentioned on Instagram we are just waiting to be "finished" with the interior lol!
That quarter berth looks like it might almost be a double berth? this is one of the best cabin layouts i've ever seen on a monohull. well done 👍🏼
You guys did an amazing job on the boat, well done.
excellent workmanship, great job, nice electrical work!
Love the hidden bead refit at first look I was like no to small to live on . I'm looking at different channels to get an idea of what I want or how to refit when I buy a live aboard sailboat glad I stuck the video out and beautiful craftsmanship btw
Innovative!
Love it!!!!!
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One of those times a tour surpasses expectations. Ive a Pearson 365 ketch (< glimpse icon
Thanks. Keep in mind that metal boats typically do not require bulkheads, so sky is the limit for rearranging things around. I can't comment on the Pearson specifically, but for most glass boats it would require a pretty strong ring frame to be built to do a similar configuration without a forward bulkhead.
The 'windows' are 1/2" cast acrylic. We installed them in 2016, but there was a manufacturing issue and we got crazing almost instantly. The company warranted the replacement sheet, but we never wanted to disrupt the good seal we have to install the new pieces. They are just laying under the v-berth waiting.
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@@mattjohnson6716 sure, I expect 7' high almost 4"x4" uprights with 1/2" sheet ply knees bonded to the hull for the pilothouse, 4" deep floor beams. Older glass boats like this are single skin, since they didnt have the theory to know what thickness to apply they often use wood scantling sizes which is way over what is common today, so the fit at the time was of light formica bulkheads. My water line length is likely less but it looks like I benefit from a second collision bulkhead forward and partial bulkheads in places familiar to you in the saloon. It just might be easier to go galley up with a dinette a little larger than Elements. I might have to front up the scary money for toughened glass I think.
love the foreword murphy queen berth.
I love the Murphy V berth - brilliant ! Good luck with completing the sale to your satisfaction. Hello from London : - )
Very nice, and very classy people. Thank you for sharing with us.
Love your boat, she's beautiful. When you sell her remember me.....
awsome MJ impressive work,love watching u 2, love from trondheim