I cannot begin to tell you how impressive I think you guys are, as a team and as a couple. I so look forward to seeing your next video.❤

@SailingUma

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much 🥹 ! Kind words like yours makes us excited to share the next one ❤️

@livingsimplytosimplylive6817

Ай бұрын

Well said

@bobfitz6358

Ай бұрын

Such an interesting blog, i dont know how you do it day after day. When you are on watch do you havs a set routine? Do you sign on or into your watch. Can we see a copy of the start of your watch from the log. Do you have a check list, speed, depth, wind direction, next way point ect? When your not well, do you skip eating and cooking. These just some of the things that interest me. Thanks.

Two architectural graduates, taking their hard earn knowledge and turning it into a stellar performance of creativity and structural integrity!

@williamm.3612

29 күн бұрын

what tablet program ?

UMA is truly going to be the most unique sailboat on the seas! There will be others out there who will claim “custom built”, but how many will TRULY be customized… designed, engineered and built by the owners own hands, AFTER spending close to 10 years with various iterations of her?? I can’t think of any other boat that will have had THIS level of love, attention to detail, demanding quality… you two are absolutely amazing and inspirational for tackling this labour of love!!! Sailing UMA has always been the beacon for sailing channels, the one to aspire to be like, and I’m betting when she’s complete, UMA will be the envy of MANY MANY MANY sailors and landlubbers alike!! As always, GREAT bloody work Kika and Dan‼️Simply off the charts! 🤠👍🏼☮️

@0xKruzr

Ай бұрын

DK Shipyards does quality work.

@Paulwakefield-cp9yf

Ай бұрын

Great video, you two. Yes, DK Shipyards does fanatical accurate good work. I also want to thank you for saving me a fortune in showing me that I'm best to charter & not to own anymore. The knowledge is still there, I seem to have a creaky old body that doesn't work like you kids. Really enjoy all your videos & living vicariously through your expertise & effort. Ciao

@uraniamike

Ай бұрын

I too am old and creaky and enjoying the adventure these incredible young folks embarked upon about the time mine was ending. God speed UMA

@mp6756

Ай бұрын

I agree this boat has been and will be like no other boat. However, Uma isn't the only custom build to sail on the worlds oceans. KZread brings the story of this talented couples dream built to us all for our enjoyment. I'm not taking anything away from Uma she is a wonderful creation built with true love by two very creative people.

@davidcash6809

Ай бұрын

Sailing Uma is merely rebuilding the interior of a fiberglass hull. Ran Sailing is building the entire boat from naval custom plans!

I promise you that the manufacturer did not line those bulkheads up that well. You are building a whole boat inside your boat! Very impressive!

I am also impressed. I thought at one time it was way too big of a job for 2 young kids to take on. You didn't have experience in boat building and didn't know how to get this work done. I was afraid you wouldn't make it as a couple when times get tough and it was taking too much time for such a big project. I thought one or both of you would get overwhelmed with the task. You both have surprised me, not too many would still be motivated and thrilled to see the daily progress you two show. Kika you are doing an amazing job; you sometimes lack confidence in yourself, but you shouldn't because you are doing an amazing job with the build, not to mention you can sail a large sailboat to the Arctic with no problem. Keep up the good work both of you, this old grandma in Holland, Michigan is very proud of you both and admires your work ethic.

Here we all are enjoying watching paint, er, fiberglass dry. How the heck can these two make it interesting? I think it's their enthusiasm over the entire process. And "All hail the algorithm!"

@jeremyprice679

Ай бұрын

The difference is, they don't do it twice (or three times)! Apologies SFM!

@MarkBlance

Ай бұрын

@@jeremyprice679 I'm also really enjoying their collaboration. They don't dismiss each other and listen to each other suggestions.

@taterhater7419

29 күн бұрын

there's no substitute for experience.theyre doing just fine, its just they don't do this every day.

@MarkBlance

29 күн бұрын

@@taterhater7419 I think I worded it poorly. I find them quite entertaining and it's funny to me that they managed to do so.

This week on "This Old Boat" Master Craftsman Dan will weld water to the exterior of the hull to increase stability by 10%, but first, he will create a new welding technology...😊. I look forward to every episode.

@ricktaylor4real

29 күн бұрын

@@jpgkenpo That is very funny, and absolutely believable too!! 😜😂👍🏼

I’m a very keen sailor (45ft S/Y) and an engineer. Simply, you guys are phenomenal! I’m in awe.

I'm going to miss these build videos when they are done, but, man I can't wait to see the new Uma.

This is my favourite part. I can't wait to see the plan come together, it's such a satisfying feeling watching an empty space turn into a liveable space. Never mind the sailing, I could just watch a channel where you two continuously build boats....

Starts looking like the inside of a boat again, not just a hull.

Some amazing progress this week! While you guys are in this stage don't forget to add chase ways for wiring and plumbing, future you will thank you for doing it now!

YAY...Uma is coming alive again. You two are amazing together. Keka, don't doubt your abilities, you do great things that most people can't even imagine doing!

What a blessing to have a partner who you can work side by side with. Count your blessings

it would be really cool if you guys could show the 3D rendering to the camera so we all could envision what you’re goal is. Thanks for bringing us along.

@cuffeemia2108

Ай бұрын

I think they did on an earlier episode.

@RiverWoods111

Ай бұрын

Yeah, they did show the whole 3D rendering as if we were walking through it. It was a l long time ago...

@AZPilot007

28 күн бұрын

What was the software they were using on the tablet?

So exciting! I love your boatwork videos, I can't wait to see more of the plan coming to fruition!

I LOVE how the interior is coming along. Your attention to detail is amazing. Keep up the great work. 🥰

@tomegloff3994

Ай бұрын

Your attention to detail is amazing 😅 I would have said that is close enough Down the road being square will payoff

@kirenireves

Ай бұрын

@@tomegloff3994 It's hip to be square! - H Lewis -

So often I've seen work done shoddily simply because of the grim determination to get the job done. It is very refreshing to see people putting great effort into making the job the best it can be, by sacrificing "easy". Your efforts will pay off and you'll have an awesome new Uma!

You two make a wonderful work team and couple. I love watching you work this project.

Instructional, feelgood, inspiring. You guys rock!

So nice to finally see Uma getting her interior structure being fitted. Can't wait to see the results of your designs.

I am just so impressed with your work ethic, your ability to problem solve and your attention to detail. It's so exciting to now be able to actually see the galley bulkheads in. Awesome progress, guys!

I’m continually impressed with your skills and tenacity as we get to see your vision of the new Uma emerge. Thank you Kika for being vulnerable enough to share your thoughts on the value of mental health support. I believe it is more difficult for men as, according to media and a lot of propaganda, we are supposed to be independent and always competent, no matter the situation or challenges. I have benefited greatly from professional help and I am grateful that you are helping to remove the stigma of seeking support for mental health. Thank you for sharing your adventures. 🙏❤️

Ok, my back feels better, I see the temporary saw horses in the plywood bulk head, Good job.

I can’t imagine how difficult a job this would be with only one person attempting it. 🥰

You are still doing a great job, as much on editing than building .. keep it up you rock this project

I'm guessing that the rest of the bulkhead will be laminated so as to keep it waterproof and therefore rigid when wet . It would mean the boat would be salvageable if it ever capsized . Just a resin coat before everything is covered . Great job ! You both have skills and determination !

That wooden boat next to you is amazing!

@patbrougham9929

29 күн бұрын

Yes! Tell us something about it?

I love that you guys are rebuilding your boat. So many others I follow are selling out.I think it is the Architecture in you, but so honest .X Love from Ireland.

Gettin small in there! Don’t let your head get in the way. I get bummed at the end of a video because I have to wait a week for the next one. Building is something I love so this has been extra fun

A commitment to excellence can not be understated!! You guys rock!!

I love watch y’all work. You are cute, fun, work hard and your love for each other shows. I would rather watch you both sail and do fun stuff and that will come in the future. 🤗🤗💖💖💖💖

Thanks for being a great story teller.

And now we know why production boat interiors fit where they touch and sort of line up

Such meticulous work, and I get why it's so important to do it that way.

I love to watch you two create. The attention to detail and the amazing story telling is on another level. Two extremely skilled individuals you are. I don’t even sail. I ride bikes. The pedalling kind and I still follow your every move with great interest.

It’s fascinating to watch you doing all that great work. Thanks

if its that close you might be able to just bow the plywood enough to shorten the distance between the two edges. Not that that really matters now since you got it in.

Respect! Nothing but admiration! 👍

It is so exciting to see you guys build this out from the shell up. I'm so impressed that you've kept Uma and are making her yours... again. LOVE IT! You both are such a neat, fascinating couple - your videos are really amazing. God bless!

Coming along very nicely guys! Exciting to see the progress on Uma. 👍👍🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🤘🏻🤘🏻

I have to agree with most that speak of your work ethics, and your enthusiasm of doing the work most of us would fail at doing. Excellent work, video and enthusiastic working together.

I too admire your ability and commitment to do it right now to make it better later. Very nice. Awesome that you both work well together. A blessing!

One of my favourite channels! I made myself avoid watching for a month or so, so that I could binge watch a bunch of episodes! I’m in my happy place with this today!

just a suggestion- make sure you seal any open ply before gluing in so that you don't inspire a dry joint between the resin and the ply. Amazing job and kudos to both of you!

You should be smoothing out all the 90° inner edges with a “fillet”. Having sharp edge creates stress concentrations and over time will cause your bulkheads to separate from the haul (again)

@SailingUma

Ай бұрын

Yes. We did. And showed it.

@braydend9582

Ай бұрын

@@SailingUma the fillet doesn’t really seem to be enough. It looked maybe 1/4” (0.5cm) at the most. The fillets on the haul bracing seems to me closer to an inch (2.5cm). The flexibility of the haul and bracing is completely different to plywood that is perpendicular. The bulkhead bracing looks to be at least 2” (5cm) thick, even if they were made using plywood in the most ideal orientation entombed in fiberglass; it will still flex exponentially more from the water compared to the huge piece of plywood. Any large amount of flex (or impact but you would have bigger issues) would cause separation from the stress concentrating at that 90° joint. An adequately sized fillet similar to the haul bracing will double at a minimum, more likely quadruple the bound strength between the haul and the bulkheads. Basically you are trying to prevent the haul brace from flexing independently relative to the bulkheads which are incapable of flexing

I have been watching since you two left school. You have come a long way. Two bad asses.

Hi,with the extra frames and stringers together with beefed up bulkheads UMA is going to be one sturdy little lady,brilliant.Cheers,Roly🇬🇧.

I love y’all’s boat work.

I was just about to pause the video to find out exactly why one uses peelply. Y'all read my mind.

I've never been so excited by bulkheads! ⛵

So fun to see the new interior take shape! That hull (flex) ain't goin nowhere!

Algorithm is dialed 😂 thanks for the awesome episode✌️

You guys are awesome. I’m super impressed with how you guys work alongside eachother. True partners and best friends. Just awesome.

Now that you are effectively rebuilding from scratch I have this question: How do you now feel about taking this boat as far North as you have in the state you now know she was in ?

@ricktaylor4real

29 күн бұрын

@@alexmeyjes5533 Awesome question!! That boat really should not have been up there as she was and could have been in real trouble had her integrity been tested in almost any way. I’m guessing they would not have attempted it if they knew then what they know now, but I’d love to hear their reply to that! One thing is for sure, they’ll have all the confidence they need to go back when UMA is finished!! 🤠👍🏼

Uma shall be a very strong boat! And probably sail to weather better to boot!

I love how you two communicate so well to work through a problem. It is a pleasure to watch. Thanks for another great video!

Y’all have never ceased to amaze me. Great job.

Finally caught up with the rebuild :) Amazing project and incredible work, both of you! Kika, I'm sure you're well aware these low self-esteem issues are irrational (as they tend to be) but it bears repeating: you're a badass, obviously smart, capable and handy as all hell, and nobody worth listening to would think otherwise! It's a little heartbreaking to hear these insecurities coming from people you look up to, but a great reminder that nobody's safe from their own mindtricks ;)

Kika, thank you for your honesty and being so vulnerable with your mental health journey. You’ve helped me more than you’ll ever know. Dan, you are such a good man and your love for Kika shows in all you do. ❤ from California

I cannot tell how impressed I am by your skills and how you treat each other. Can't wait to see UMA in the water again. You are great, thank you for sharing this.

You know guys, I never really had a chance to really appreciate the shape,form and grace that UMA really has. Being all stripped down without the mast and pieces with no mices (ha had to) she is just so graceful a shape at the core :) And I'm guessing like airplanes if they look good like a flying machine they usually fly pretty good. Ugh boat look good agh agh agh agh go agh float wind good aweghew .. hopefully you remember that show Tool Time :) Also yes I agree nothing at all like having a trained professional to bounce off of. Love you both, Be well guys!

easily one of the best episodes of the rebuild, your dedication to telling a story through the time jumps is really impressive. It's starting to look like a boat again, I can't wait.

Well done. Doing glass work is slow and very boring, until you are done, then you can appreciate the final product. Preparation is the key to perfection. Great job!

Perfection, perfectionist, perfectione, perfecting, perfect! 😄Align, aligned, aligniation, alignment! 😄 Best result, happy workers, engineering solution, joy! Expected without a doubt and congrat!😷

Very inspiring. I've been working on boats for decades, and learned something today. I'll be using the information on my new sailboat restoration project.Folks: here's someone that actually puts their education to work!

You guys are super dedicated ..many years ago condensation on ceilings in our converted bus /camper, caused a huge overnight problem with the water / condensation dripping down all over the floors and bedding .improving the air circulation and insulating the ceiling went a long way to solving the condensation issues .I am confident that you will be addressing any possibility of condensation / mould propagating closed / hidden zones . I vividly recall your findings when you were tearing the interior apart. It must be a huge problem on / in a live aboard boat .the rebuild is progressing at an amazing pace .. Stay safe and I wish you a boatload of enthusiasm for the rebuild challenges which must be looming in a seemingly endless. ,list of things to do .stay strong ..

You guys are so dedicated and with so much fortitude. Nothing seems to deter you from your goal. You remind us of ourselves building our business starting at 60 years old. Keep the story coming!!

That is a lot of Thought, prep and work. Awesome!

So much patience!

Amazing attention to detail and getting fit with zero tolerance on a vessel where the tolerance, I guess, were a little more loose on build! Really thought Kikka would be fed into the gaps between the bulkheads to do the glassing but a mighty effort all round and another key step forward on the path to completion. 😄

Keep on going !!! ❤

Great week of work !!

WOW!!!! You two rock!!!

I did the same thing 5-6 years ago. The Amazon ones started rusting fairly quick but the Kathoola ones have lasted 3 years now

I find so much joy seeing things begin to take shape! Congratulations on the progress!

Good work, the boat is getting shape. Nice to see.

Love to see your passion for your work!

Awesome job and team work.

Hello good distant friends dad and kika. It's shaping up so Good and I'm amazed at your Dexterity and workmanship. You get ten gold stfrom me.❤❤❤❤❤❤ Thank you and hope to see you next weekend.😂

It's awesome to watch the care you take in building out the boat. Lots of planning and careful consideration. Thanks for sharing your amazing journey. 🤗💖⛵🤗

You guys are just magic! I can’t even imagine what you accomplish in each episode. Love this channel!

No more complaints of the heat .. presumably the "oversized aircon" is coping admirably ..stay strong and focused .Sailing UMA is my go to daily viewing

you guys are kicking ass!

That was an amazing video. Just shows how much design and engineering you need to rebuild Uma. I admire the brains behind this project and the perfection you both strive for

Loving the work guys!

I love watching your progress. 😊

Amazing.so impressed!

It's so cool of you to make the tools necessary to do a job! I admire you for that. Being a former Property Mgr. and maintenance tech, retired now, I fully appreciate thinking outside the box. Thinking this way, you will succeed with accuracy in your endeavors. Be safe always, from the Philippines.

Design engineering is a lifestyle and journey of learning. Living life most Boat life at its best

Great job to you both!

Nice work!

Wow! outstanding work guys!!

....you guy's work so well together. I'm loving following along on this rebuild.

Feel good to start putting stuff back into the boat ! Can't wait to see the finished project !

My favorite step in a long time. It’s exciting to see Uma coming back to life. Well edited and fascinating.

LOVE IT!!!! amazing work as always guys!!!!

Looking good 🎉 this is the “build back better “ part of the project. New stuff going in 🎉

So exciting, you guys!!!

Fantastic to see Uma going back together the right way! neat templating techniques! great work as always you two!