Sail Life - Bilge modification & longitudinal support - DIY sailboat refit

DIY fix to a deep bilge, more cabin sole and longitudinal support under the cabin sole.

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[rwyatt]

The work on the structural members will be the unseen hero of this refit.

[joseroberts]

I learn more watching your videos than I did at University.

[tomharrell]

If I was a boat I would wish for Madds to be my

I don’t always understand what he is doing but I do understand it’s done right!

[wallacegrommet]

Mads has created a watertight compartment

[ethan]

I really liked your summary at the end. I don’t recall your doing that before, but I noticed it today.

[brucesail]

Athena’s structural members are looking super spiffy compared to last winter/spring, awesome. I agree 100% with your assertion that you should not have a grey-water retaining area that’s not enclosed in a tank for a few reasons. 1. Water creates smells - mold, skank, whatever, 2. If you ever lay up your boat over the winter while it’s full of water, the expansion of ice is likely to crack whatever it’s contained in. You def don’t want any part of the hull to crack, not even a little, especially anywhere below water line.

[Bacoprah]

great episode Mads. Have a great week. Bryan.

[digitalcanvas]

Mads: I just want to tell everyone who watches your channel how amazing your videos are. They probably know that they like them, but maybe they don't know why. I'm here to point it out. I'm a filmmaker/editor and the time you take to set up interesting shots is mind-blowing. For example, in episode "First Section of Deck Done & Failed Plans, " about 1/2 way through the episode you were feeling under the weather and went home. When you came back the next day, you opened on a medium shot of getting out of the car and you introduced your plans for the day. Then you stopped recording and moved the camera to a wide shot to continue the thought as you entered the building. You cut again and picked up inside the shed on the ground. THEN YOU CUT AGAIN and picked up climbing up into the boat. I'm sure most people don't understand or think about how much time and thought has to go into that much setup. You're already on a deadline to get your boat done and you STILL take the time to make your videos interesting for the viewer by keeping things moving and changing... not to mention that the mere process of explaining everything you do probably costs you 1-2 hours a day because teaching and showing just by nature SLOWS YOU DOWN! So thank you from all of us watching for your awesome videos. They truly are appreciated!

[craigleemehan]

If you don't mind me saying so, you have the most beautiful bilge I have ever seen.

[brianbuchanan]

Hot glue a few supports under where you want the false bottom. It keeps your working area free of lines, and no holes get drilled into the false bottom... no matter how small.

[namechamps]

"the bilge is not going to spontaneously catch fire" - now that would be impressive. Captain the good news is we have stopped the flooding in the bilge. The bad news is it is now on fire.

[emilioplentz]

This bilge was a very good place for two tanks, one for diesel and one for the gas the Outboard engine uses. With a space in one end of the bilge to pass the bilge pump and to be able to inspect.

[stevewestwater]

Another great video as usual, Sunday's just aren't the same without Sail Life 👍

[Rspri]

I believe I can say. You have become a top notch fiberglass installer and a World class Glorious Sander. I'm enjoying your restoration series.

[dulls]

A deep bilge is a safe place for flooding. We took a wave from astern, completely caught us out. We think about 2 to 300 litres came on board very quickly. It went straight into our deep bilge which meant things like the engine were not flooded. It was then easily pumped out. I got salt water in my tea though and had a chart table full of water. It was a freak wave by the way. We had made the mistake of removing the wash boards to early.

[robertaderholdt]

You really are the expert in epoxy, you've had tons of experience. I don't know why west systems doesn't sponsor your videos:-)

[terrytomes]

Just be glad you're not in Arizona working in our "heat" wave! Hey what is 110 degrees Fahrenhiet in Celcius? Course you'd be closer to your sweetheart!

[awbskymac]

out of all the videos I watch, yours is the one I always turn to first - they are just so interesting just to see the progress - and the quality of the videos is so good - I am excited about the upcoming cabin build

[Racerman]

I really like the additional details you are doing to make Athena a strong and squeak free boat for the sure that will make it much more comfortable when sailing.

[millzee]

i think I'd leave the void in the keel foam free. Water shouldn't get in but if it does you can always pump it out through your spiffy inspection hole.