Take heart! Uma was saved by the two of you because of how much you didn't know. Now, because of how much you do know, Uma will be better than the day she left Pearson all those years ago.
@beatdizzy
Жыл бұрын
Pearson should have recalled the bigger boats obviously.
@Cheers_Warren
Жыл бұрын
@@beatdizzywhy? The boat lasted 30+ years!
@NibsNiven
Жыл бұрын
@@Cheers_WarrenBecause they are unsafe. It lasted as long as it did because it was extensively repaired.
@Cheers_Warren
Жыл бұрын
@@NibsNiven nah, they bought a complete wreck for very little money, and did not repair the bad knees yet it still held together. They got a bum survey apparently but Prehaps forgot that the surveyor knew the value of the boat and sadly that influences the survey , a condition survey takes into account the boat value. Any 30 year old boat worth $5k will have all sorts of issues but is worth $5k….(or what ever pittance they paid).
@NibsNiven
Жыл бұрын
@@Cheers_Warren Are you denying that they made extensive repairs to Uma?
@CapitalVideo
Жыл бұрын
When you are finally done with your massive sailing adventure, you would both make a great business team giving advice to other inexperienced yachties, like you once were, as you have come such a long way since when you first bought the boat. “Good things come to those who wait”!
@duanemiller5606
Жыл бұрын
In a way, they already are giving advice to inexperienced yachters. Anyone who is becoming inspired by them, are gaining even more insight with this latest refit.
@joseph.d5187
Жыл бұрын
They would be a great team at any business endeavor. Their energy and ability to learn and apply so many different things is incredible. Sail on Uma, Sail on...
@Catch-dont-fish
Жыл бұрын
Dan, when you reglass the bulkheads to the floor, be sure to double check with your guy about the bulkheads being glassed hard against the hull. Usually builders leave that gap so the hull can flex and not create hard spots where the hull can be damaged. No different that installing stringers in a boat. Keep up the great work and glad the news was good on the ultrasound.
@joseph.d5187
Жыл бұрын
So great to hear the good news. You were my original sailing channel. I am so glad the same boat will be around because it gives hope to all of us trying to sail on a shoestring.
@waynefederico9396
Жыл бұрын
yup them sitting on the dock, hats and beads and all sorts of corny talk.. great start come so far..
@cliffcraig5594
Жыл бұрын
I am familiar with ultrasonic and he is performing it correctly
@robertw1524
Жыл бұрын
Over the last decade you resurrected a basket case and created a truly unique and beautiful adventure vehicle. This latest prognosis has addressed the viability for a second reconstruction. Many thanks as always for sharing the details ⛵️
@jamesvandemark2086
Жыл бұрын
That gentleman is a real pro boatwright- just what you needed........ summons memories of boat repairs in Panama.
@bluefinch6504
Жыл бұрын
Think of how enormously helpful this is for other sailors and boats sitting in junkyards that can return to the water. Recycle, renovate, repair the boats we have. Clean up the Earth! It is the right thing to do! What a great learning experience for boat architects, builders, boat owners, and the environment. I have been watching Sailing Uma for many years. You are two normal, appealing, smart, interesting people.
@scottelliott6900
Жыл бұрын
PUT THE CHAIN PLATES ON THE OUTSIDE. I did that on my 65' Pearson (33") and it has been great! No deck leaks and where the knees are now is super thick. Hope all is well
@roelvanbael7885
9 ай бұрын
I hadn´t followed your adventure for a while. When i saw your decomposed boat, i thought you better had sold it while it was still a sailing boat... I guess that surveyor, for the first time in his career, was able to check a boat completely. But the obvious points of concern still are the construction of the attachement of the keel and the mast puttings.... Good luck, keep faith.
@51marshmellow
Жыл бұрын
The best news for UMA ! She now knows not only that you love her and do the best for her but that you have brought 'aboard' the best team to help you make her healthy and beautiful beyond her wildest expectations. SO happy for you both. I know that you have never been afraid of hard work or learning more things to carry forward. You must be elated. Onward with all of us cheering you all the way. 👏👏👏👏👏💖💖💖💖💖❣
@howardwhite9773
Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite quotes: "In God we trust, all others bring data." W. Edwards Deming
@AngusJohnson-ei1kk
Жыл бұрын
The very reason I dislike inboard chain plates , that is the very reason I'm firm believer on external chain plates. Glad to see she came out usable. Looking forward to your next clip. Best to you both . Angus. SV Violet Walters
@waynefederico9396
Жыл бұрын
I worked at Boston Whaler they put different color fiberglass chop when spraying the mold so many per sq. inch then move the gun. Does your hull show any color strands per in. Then pop the mold and tap every Sq. inch with a neoprene tip hammer to find any voids in the gel coat. And we through you guys were having a baby...
@captain-Dan
Жыл бұрын
Ultra-Uma! She's good for a long time yet. Good luck with the rebuild.
@EnriqueDeQuesada101
Жыл бұрын
Great! Uma is saved. I suffered the process together with you. I have also seen Uma born and all the work you have done over the years!!!!!!!!!!!!
@richb313
Жыл бұрын
You guys are getting a master class in boat building and refurbishment with this inspection you now know the areas you must expend your efforts on and how it has to be done.
@Emb0341
Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear Uma isn’t dead. Glad y’all are all about continuing the process
@BigVine-m5i
Жыл бұрын
You probably should decide on the side of caution. Time to get a better cruising boat. Uma II.
@patrikohman4617
Жыл бұрын
I was expcting the other kind of ultrasound as well, but I guess it was just Uma having an ultrasound this time :)
@Bruin4Life
Жыл бұрын
Glad that you sought out professional help on the soundness of the hull to ensure your safety when further exploring our world. I because of my age would have bought a newer boat, but understand your reluctance to get rid of UMA after all of the time and years spent to make her a seaworthy boat and take you on all of your travels over the past 9 or 10 years. I know I have binge watched your videos after I found your channel about 5 years or so ago. Keep the videos coming and I will watch as you put UMA back together better than she has been in many, many years since she was initially built.
@seajCharleston
Жыл бұрын
Suspense for sure! Can’t wait to watch as you put all your skills to work rebuilding Uma and then her/your future adventures!
@SteifWood
Жыл бұрын
This video taught me a lot. I've had my boat (fiberglass built in 1976) for soon 30 yrs now but a couple of yrs ago it fell over at the yard during a winter storm (through my membership I was a part owner and it turned out I couldn't sue as bad ground was part of the reason). Well, the boat is in nearly the same stage as Uma: gutted and in need for interior re-lamination and repair of the bulkheads/through-holes. What caught my attention in the video was the delamination of the knees. I will check and possibly make "new" ones. Thx Dan and Kika.
@RiverWoods111
Жыл бұрын
Wow! This makes me feel even better about you refitting her because now you/we know she will be safe and sound for you two to keep journeying. What peace of mind for both of you to know that she is safe, and then to have the help to make sure you do it right this time. Not that you did it wrong last time, but you had a lot less experience, and back then you didn't realize that the manufacturer didn't actually properly attach the supports of the boat.
@johnkabel285
Жыл бұрын
There was a comment about Deming, and data. One important piece of info is the distance Uma has already gone in your hands. Another is all the repairs you have documented. You would be adding strength and safety to that starting point. Not going with a new old boat of unknown strength. This US was a prudent check, and probably not that costly to do. Good luck going forward.
@tapan1937
Жыл бұрын
Been of line and now living in a permanent care facility. Only just sorted out my new internet connection. Really good to be back on line
@nickstravels
Жыл бұрын
Almost undoubtedly the most important aspect of your renovations, knowing how flexible or rigid Uma's hull needs to be, section by section. This is great groundwork and will be rewarded by allowing you to create a really good plan for building the foundations of your redesign. Such a knowledgeable expert is so useful to have in your planning stage. I look forward to seeing the build over the coming months.
@Budvb
Жыл бұрын
Sorry it cost you some time and fear, but to help so many with your struggles and set backs is why this channel is such high standards and real. Another great show as always, been watching this adventure for a few years, was painful to think UMA was going to be retired possibly to old boat home was a bit scary. May you both have good health, smooth waters and wind in your sails ahead!
@danmcbride6258
Жыл бұрын
I am happy that your Ultrasound was done. The encouraging😂 part of this service is that they will lay out a repair plan to strengthen and support Uma 👍 Your future is safe and secure 😊
@jacko5668
Жыл бұрын
I just recently bought a Natuzzi leather couch and I'm loving it. You should reconsider and put one in your sailing raft.
@bishopdredd5349
9 ай бұрын
Some excellent advice here.
@georgeburns7251
Жыл бұрын
Back in the 70’s Ericsson built a 30’ boat that spent its sailing time in the heavy winds of San Francisco. The boat oil canned, and the yard said it could not be completely repaired. Ericson redesigned its entire boat line, adding a fiberglass frame grid which was epoxied and laminated into the hull before the enterior was fabricated which was intern bonded to the grid and hull. The 30’ boat was bought back by the company and scrapped.
@davidc6510
Жыл бұрын
Ultrasonic non-destructive inspection (UT NDI) uses sound waves to measure thickness of a composite laminate and search for inclusions or delaminations within that laminate. The rate of travel of the sound wave depends on the density of the material. When the sound wave hits a change of density in the laminate or bounces off the back side of the part it creates reflections that are picked up by the technician's instruments. Delaminations, blisters, or inclusions (embedded material that is not fiberglass) show up as a short return signal with respect to the pristine areas that indicates where the delamination is and the depth of it within the hull. The inspection process proceeds by finding areas of good material than using the signals measured by the tool to find areas that have problems. As mentioned in the video a couplant is used to ensure the sound is transmitted into the part to get good readings. Really sophisticated UT NDI systems used by some Aerospace companies that make composite parts for aircraft can use lasers to create the sound pulse on the composite and then measure the response within the part. A great video update and good news for Uma. Thanks for sharing. Cheers!
@pauloramos8291
Жыл бұрын
Hi Dan and Kika I have worked at sea for 28 years and today I still remember all the ships I have worked on to date. I have always created a loving relationship with all the ships I have been on and it will be like that until the day I retire. That's why I completely understand how you feel about UMA She will always be your baby, enjoy it and keep going because it's worth it. All the best to you, cheers
@peterplouf2836
Жыл бұрын
Been following since you started and put a forklift motor in the boat.( I thought you were crazy) Ya know...a time comes when you have to put the pet down and move on to bigger and better and different things after a period of mourning. UMA has had an amazing second life.
@carlthor91
Жыл бұрын
Now the fun begins, you get to put your education to work, as the hull will have to be supported on the inside, to close to original shape/dimension, while tabbing in new structure. Best wishes from Northern Canada.
@merkin22
Жыл бұрын
What wonderful news that Uma's bones are good; she just needs some rehab! So much has happened in your lives and adventures in the over a year (!) since I watched one of your videos. Off to catch up from your archives. Have missed your vids in my life! Glad you're well. Cheers!
@richardgould240
Жыл бұрын
That was a tense couple of hours, onwards and upwards ⛵️⛵️.
@DLBard-bv2nd
Жыл бұрын
Good news, always welcome. 🤗
@soloflight75
Жыл бұрын
I have learned so much watching you guys over the years. I am so glad Uma will sail again. Truly a nail biter.❤
@MassimoPizzoglio
Жыл бұрын
Good news, hard work to come! Long life to Uma ! ❤
@sashagray319
Жыл бұрын
Been following for years, so was on the edge of my seat for the results of this test. So happy for the good news! At 16:16 Dan sail “mil” when I think you meant “millimeters”. A Mil is one thousandth of an inch, or about 40 times smaller than an inch. As a former machinist, I notice the misused term frequently and it always drives me nuts.
@SailingUma
Жыл бұрын
In the rest of the world... that uses metric ONLY. a Mil= 1mm. Only in America where they use freedom units do machinists use thousandths of an inch.
@lloydsutherland4774
Жыл бұрын
That was a funny reply @@SailingUma
@dhmsimons
Жыл бұрын
yes, you both got me!! I really thought you both were expecting!
@glencrandall7051
Жыл бұрын
I am so happy it was good news. Now on with the rebuild. Exciting. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂
@philipsmith1990
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant bit of video direction, to ramp up the tension by having to wait for an interpreter! So glad the baot will be better than ever when you have worked more of your magic.
@Georges-Doudoumis
Жыл бұрын
That was a hek of a click bait! "ULTRASOUND" drives your mind TOTALLY elswhere! And you know it! Love you guys! Hope the next ultrasound will be the one we all waited to hear from you. That is, if it's also your wish...
@jesbates8611
Жыл бұрын
Now don't tell me everyone hasn't skipped from 5:17 to 15:05 to hear the outcome of the scan, there's no way I could wait!! Great news congratulations on the new baby😄
@anthonyelyas2040
Жыл бұрын
Because it was BORING!
@Mardy72
Жыл бұрын
@@anthonyelyas2040boohoo
@ronaldwarren5220
Жыл бұрын
What a relief. I was nervous throughout the entire inspection.
@donaldmitchell6994
Жыл бұрын
Have you considered moving the chainplates to the outer edge of the hull? Most of the newest plastic boats (Beneteau, et al) have done this. The rigging loads are significantly reduced, the structure of the hull itself is easily reinforced with no bending moments and a 105-110% jib can be trimmed inside the uppers. You all have done such a great job so far, this refit is the biggest but the results will be an excellent boat that you know completely.
@lawrencejones1517
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! I'm so glad for you! You have both made Uma what she is! They say that the soul of a vessel is created by her crew. Uma was indeed lucky to have found you both! You have taken her on many adventures before this, and fortunately there will many more to come! I've watched you do some impressive refits on Uma before, and I'm looking forward to what you will accomplish with this one! Fair winds and following seas!
@briansurinanikonprofession862
Жыл бұрын
Again you guys show the most logical of ways to make decisions about important and life changing events. A good lesson for anyone, anywhere. Sounds like you will be moving forward with some solid advice and direction. You would think that Pearson might want to help out a bit since you are such good advertising for their brand? Best of luck getting back to it and some more about the camper van when you get a chance😉
@chrisaulbach4582
Жыл бұрын
Pearson has been out of business since 1991.
@J0EYbagaDONUTS
Жыл бұрын
Uma is like 40 years old I think . I don't think they would be giving any warranty on a boat that old .
@dylanwebb9584
Жыл бұрын
And they went out of business because .......................??
@tomad4051
Жыл бұрын
‘Let The Games Begin”-said somewhere in a movie script. 😂🎉❤❤
@thomasmoffatt
Жыл бұрын
A brilliant new diagnostic tool. Thank you for bringing it to the wider audience.
@kirkabner4592
Жыл бұрын
You really hooked me in on this one. Congratulations. Uncle Kirk
@Erica_Brenda
Жыл бұрын
When I first saw the word Ultrasound, I thought you might be pregnant which is wonderful in itself. But also, many people raise their children on boats, so was confused. But now all is well again. Smiles. Good luck and I am looking forward to watching your rebuild of Uma as well as your rebuild of the 4x4 and your land adventures too. :)
@pubjub2789
2 ай бұрын
thats what I thought too! haha
@arlisscott3455
Жыл бұрын
Glad you have experts helping you out. Here's to happy sailings in the future. Fair winds going your way!
@Tomm9y
Жыл бұрын
What a great way to understand the boat and how to do fix her properly. So intersting to understand the importance of hard spots, and how to design the transitions to softer areas.
@pjstew9331
Жыл бұрын
Keep at it!!! It will all be worthwhile.
@paulcupach8196
Жыл бұрын
Outstanding News! Uma will be re-born...Safer and Sronger!
@williammcknight4274
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations! Your baby is good!
@7376282
Жыл бұрын
Leave large limber holes and glass in 3” pvc pass-throughs for wires.
@garethjohn8931
Жыл бұрын
For a TD5 land rover, keep a spare injector loom (oil gets forced down the wires and ends up in the red plug to the ECU). Also keep spare injector seals and make a tool out of a set of grips to remove the injectors. Those are two things that are well worth keeping in stock. Might save you one day.
@SailingUma
Жыл бұрын
We have a TD4 😉
@garethjohn8931
Жыл бұрын
@@SailingUma disregard in that case! She's a beauty either way.
@ashlyn2ab
Жыл бұрын
phew - that must have been nerve racking, very happy for you that the results were positive
@Si-jk4iy
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful illustration of how Ignorance is Bliss, but now, that you are evolved, invested and more knowledgeable, you will move forward in a much more coherent manner. This development can be seen in many walks of life, whether talking about boat ownership, taking on big challenges or completing big adventures. Same lessons can be applied to relationships, establishing or growing a business, or any major project (e.g. Home Renovation) that you care to parallel this example to. Kudos for the effort and smarts to get through the tough times and now progress with knowledge and awareness. Too many sailing channels focus on the fluff, and incidentals that come after the selection of a correct platform choice. Uma is the right size to live aboard, cross oceans and sustain a lifestyle above monastic existence...... Other boats are too large and become a money pit, others too small and the capacity to journey and live sustainably ultimately falters. Fascinated to see the rebirth from here - especially when you consider how many old boats can be had today, which remain passion projects for so many, but ultimately have few good bones to build upon........ Fair winds, and good luck.
@robertsekul16
Жыл бұрын
I always like the interior design before the recent demolition, I look forward to seeing the rebuild and the changes that will make it even better! Best of luck with your project...I have learned a lot! Bob in Mississippi
@ricardoimai966
Жыл бұрын
Your resilience is an inspiration to all of us, get our asses out, face our problems fearlessly. Thanks for sharing the ways you 2 work your way out of small and Big issues like this one!
@BarbaraAndJoey
Жыл бұрын
For a second there, I thought you guys were ready to buy a couch! Don’t scare me like that! 😂
@marcellacruser951
Жыл бұрын
Yikes! I swallowed my heart for a minute there, bc I didn't peek at the comments. It's a lot of work ahead but bc of your dedication, Uma is going to be as sturdy 50 years from now as the moment you finish the re-fit. I think she called to you two bc she knew you were the ones to heal her and love her the way she needed. Blessings upon you, lovely ones.
@B2GOG
Жыл бұрын
So very cool! I have never heard of ultrasound on a boat but it's so awesome they can check the structural integrity like this! Yeah! Saving Uma! ❤🎉
@billhellmers2739
Жыл бұрын
Wow! Great episode! My dad had a Pearson 10M and I had totally forgotten about the recall. Rock on Uma!!!
@ericpellizzari4420
Жыл бұрын
I am kinda surprised yous didnt demast... Love and appreciate you guys so much and looking forward to the rebuild!
@qwertme
Жыл бұрын
This channel is a dream, having enough time and money to be able to take appart your boat to fix all the things that need fixing. Love it!
@gunnerandersen4634
Жыл бұрын
When you spend that much time, effort and money an old boat, you 100% want to be sure it would be worth it, such a great news for you guys! can't wait to see the whole process, it's gonna feel like back to the start somehow with all that work! ❤
@TheFlyingstop
Жыл бұрын
Sad looks are not for the good news but for all the hard work you guys will have to do putting the boat all together the way you want it.😁
@powellkwd40
Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it is worth the work and time and money.
@jamacamecrazy5393
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations little Miss Uma. Mom and Dad will give you all the love and care you need to bring you back to a healthier state ❤🎉
@altbrotjungbrot
Жыл бұрын
wow, you had me there for a moment 😅
@robertlaird6746
Жыл бұрын
At the beginning of the video I thought the worst. Glad it's fixable and looking forward to the reveal of the other project you mentioned.
@sockeyevoyages8840
Жыл бұрын
Great news! And interesting, too. Perhaps you will explain this as you progress, but would you explain "... you can definitely make the hull too stiff ...", and it should be flexible in places? That is not intuitive, to me, at least, maybe others. Thanks for sharing this step in your process.
@carlcantrell4781
Жыл бұрын
Whew, that was close. I thought she got you knocked up. 🙂 You smiled, didn't you?
@allenupton1416
Жыл бұрын
Terrific Episode! Thank you for giving a master class on the proper approach to Step 1 of the analysis and restructuring of a boat hull!
@Wasa9191
Жыл бұрын
I am so pleased for you both. This is NOT just a boat, but like a home to you and has an extreme amount of sentimental value. I look forward to seeing what you do with the internal structure. Onward and upwards: :)
@KiwiSkipper
Жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful language to listen to!! Good news on the hull
@phillipfrankreid
Жыл бұрын
That's the way you do it. Good for y'all! Glad that scary moment is passed.
@belitungislandhomestay4759
9 ай бұрын
Great info, if only there was something like this near me. I'm having to make decisions like yours without the possibility to get an ultrasound check (I had no idea this existed).
@chaunceywilliams8405
Жыл бұрын
Amazing, all those glass hulls from the 60s/ 70s that were overbuilt are still sailing the oceans 60 years later. William Crealock was one of those designers. He designed boats for Erickson, Westsail, Pacific Seacraft, Clipper Marine among many others.
@HellyWelly93
Жыл бұрын
Who knew you could ultra sound boats!?!
@shekharmoona544
Жыл бұрын
Sometimes you can find sailboats on GSA auctions. A year ago the naval academy auctioned of their training sailboats.
@Corrvision
Жыл бұрын
Good to know, Glad you save Uma!
@simonabunker
Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear your baby is healthy!
@truman42746
Жыл бұрын
I am so relieved that Uma will live again! I know that it will be beter than it was when it was new when you guys finish. I am looking forward to the rebuild and the day Ume sails again.
@mikefrancis9707
Жыл бұрын
I had heard of one boat that had a ultra sound. First time I had ever seen it done. Very interesting. Thx for the great information. Great news for both of you. I imagine a great stress relief. Good luck 👍
@gregorychaney7604
Жыл бұрын
Great News! It must have been a SUPER STRESSFUL experience! Wishing you the best during the restoration! Cheers from Alaska
@KevinLyda
Жыл бұрын
Something we can all learn from hear - always ask questions, always be open to learning more. None of us knows everything. But if we're willing to always be curious maybe we can know enough!
@timallen6025
Жыл бұрын
Moving away a bit from “ this is all great guys” I am glad you understand the archirectural\structural considerations wrt tapering loads into the structure and avoiding hard points( stress raisers).. Triangulating the keel mast compression and rig pretension together is a great start. Converting those piffly webs into ring frames and adding some foam stringers and uprights to minimise the panel areas would be good too all without impeding on the available accommodation by more than a few mm. best luck, it’s one of bill shaws better designs imo and she sails like a witch . A keeper
@984francis
Жыл бұрын
Lamination plan. Sounds like good input.
@stephennelson3950
Жыл бұрын
UMA, as she is will still make a wonderful lake boat or coastal cruiser.
@sailingsarpedon
Жыл бұрын
Great video! We love you guys over @ Sailing Sarpedon
@christopherstube9473
Жыл бұрын
Ah, i love that equipment, it is what i used in the plastics industry for seeing through thermoplastics. But i was curious about his frequencies as fiber reinforcing tends to scatter the return and make it harder to see deeply. I tended to use just water on the surface as a coupling agent but the gel is good too. I had a tank for inspecting rods and it had goldfish in it and they objected if i used gel in their water. (They would cough to clear their gill plates) I was thinking it would be easy to wear a mask and use the probe on the outside of the hull since it is already provided with a good coupling medium, but it would just complicate the scope and the markings i guess. But you can't beat the fiberglass knowledge of your consultants and their knowledge of sailboats. Good for you all for finding the help you needed and it will be exciting to see where you go with the interior fiberglass and design.
@dennisgrones4745
Жыл бұрын
Just think what you two could do with a bigger sailboat? You guys are great.
@carlcarlamos9055
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. Bolted on keels get a good deal of media coverage, but encapsulated keels don’t. Ultra sound testing is used on cast engine blocks, crane booms, and I believe steam or boiler lines as nondestructive testing. Use on fiberglass is another good engineering application. Now you have a scientific tool available to inform your actions. Thanks again and take care.
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