A Cockpit Like A Fiddle

Magic Carpet II is a Cape George 36, built in Port Townsend, WA in 1982. Her hull and ballast were built by Cape George Marine Works, and the rest was finished by the original owner.

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Color graded with Phantom Luts by Joel Famularo

[joelwonder]

Dino is a master craftsman and his attention to detail, preparation and focus is what makes this boat stand out from the rest. Phenomenal artistic eye!

[lenaistalar]

The lines of those teak caps really remind me of the soundholes of classic string instruments. It's so beatiful!

[CaptRon]

I have watch your videos for a very long time. If I may say this, your boat will be one of the best looking and finest boats out there. A pure craftsman!!

[jmkikkawa]

It's a privilege to watch a professional-level boat builder do something tricky like this and pull it off perfectly. If I could up-vote this video ten times I would. One of your best.

[BreakingBarriersDIY]

Ever find yourself fascinated by a person doing something that you know your own soul will not sit still for?
Watching this man sacrifice time for precision is a weekly lesson for me…not so that I will be the same…but rather to appreciate that such exists in this world and that variety in humans is wonderful.
Nice work and thanks for the weekly perspective.

[petegraham]

Those “little things” are what we called, Cabin light Toggles or Cabin light keeper Toggles. Love the beautiful work you both have accomplished, she is going to be beautiful!

[ricopo]

Absolutely beautifully done. The ultimate desired result in design is when amazing aesthetic meets practical, effective function living together as equals.

[sebastianreitzofficial]

Great video, especially the cuts and the music. Love it.

[paidaelis]

As a brazilian, I loved hearing Brazilian music in this episode!

[peterbaker]

I find it fascinating how teak can get anyone even somewhat enthusiastic about it into a frenzy of appreciation. I know this from my little experience with it.

The thing I wanted to comment was, I’ve devised from someone a process expanding on drill fill and drill. This process to drill the hole bigger than the screw/bolt but when you fill it with epoxy put a lightly waxed screw bolt slightly longer than the one you need into the hole. When epoxy cures, because the bolt/screw is lightly waxed, just unscrews out leaving a perfectly threaded hole in the epoxy. I’ve not actually put it into practice yet but my little test and checking if it would work did exactly that. Lining them up properly maybe the trick yet but thought it a good method to mention. 😊

[jwwebnaut]

Bossa Nova! A time trip to my youth; thank you!

[bendunselman]

Very nice work! 😊 ... and I also liked the 'epilogue' after the patronlist very much

[herberthahn]

Hi Alidino, a hidden skill appears (Improve design) wow, and just as beautiful.

[kestreljc]

Its a joy to watch you complete your new home. Just something to consider - a wave breaking over the side deck could funnel a lot of water into the new "cups" you've created with the teak seats. You need to give that pressurized water a way out; I'd suggest not making the outboard seat support solid.

[Megami-kecv]

Hi, following you from France (sorry for my English, ich hätte vielleicht besser Deuscth geschrieben). I love you both! Aladino is a great swiss army knife. However, for months, I've been missing Maya, my artist of the week, giving soul to the show, I miss her music, her comments, her presence, her smile and Canadian positive mood ! I hope Maya, you're going well: you're almost there (let Aladino finish your sea nest with safety & precision), adventure is coming back soon.

[keebearfull]

Truly, a thing of beauty! Visually reflective of a Stradivarius' body with the elongated, narrow f-holes (that's accurate terminology, no R rating required 😉). Fitting for Maya's musical mindset. Artistic meets aesthetic: A perfect sunset, Maya playing fiddle and singing, sitting on the teak combing.

[Valerie_Dawn]

That was a great ending seeing the two of you drawn into a totally unscripted conversation about such a beautiful feature in the cockpit was wonderful. I can't wait to see you using the combing seats while sailing. 👯 Oh happy dance! 💞⛵

[saillife]

Those aren't just aesthetics, you are building the boat's character!

[ianscott]

You are doing a wonderful job but until It takes to the water it is a thing. When it is launched, SHE will become Magic Carpet. Well done and I look forward to her sailing.

[brentisaacson]

All your new seat needs are some foam tubes on the pushpit rails so it's soft on your backs.