She Drills Holes, He Fills Them (MJ Sailing - Episode 369)
This week’s episode jumps right into the fun stuff—Jessica’s back in the engine bay, drilling out two new holes in the starboard engine bed for a pair of thru-hulls we’ll be installing. It’s one of those jobs that sounds simple until you’re dangling over the engine bay with a big hole saw and a whole lot of trust in your measurements.
While Jess tackles the inside, Matt’s on the outside of the hull laying in extra reinforcement so those thru-hulls have the strength and backing they need. Anytime we’re putting new holes below the waterline, we take zero chances—and Matt’s layers of glass make sure this section is rock solid.
Then we move up to the forward lockers, where Matt starts drilling the openings for our new fiberglass tubes that will act as conduit. These tubes span across the very front of the boat, running through the lockers and eventually feeding into the spaces where all of our wiring will pass through. It’s one of those behind-the-scenes projects that doesn’t look glamorous, but it’s going to make a massive difference once we start pulling cables and powering systems.
Thank you all so much for being here and supporting us. Seriously—your encouragement, messages, and backing keep this whole crazy boat-building adventure moving forward. We hope you enjoy the new episode! ❤️⚓️
MJ Sailing
From Arctic ice in a custom aluminum monohull to building a high-performance 42ft catamaran, Matt and Jessica of MJ Sailing define technical excellence.
Channel Information:
Social Media Links:
Support MJ Sailing
At WeBoating.com, we profoundly acknowledge the unwavering dedication that MJ Sailing and other creators invests in crafting each and every video. Their passion for delivering exceptional content shines through every frame, and it's a labor of love that deserves your attention.
We invite you to watch their captivating videos and actively engage with their content, including their social media links above. Liking, commenting, and sharing their work goes a long way in fueling their creative fire.
We're also inviting you to explore any sponsorships and partnerships highlighted in the "She Drills Holes, He Fills Them (MJ Sailing - Episode 369)" video description, or directly on YouTube. By considering their offerings or purchasing services and items, you not only support MJ Sailing but also the brands and collaborators they're associated with.
If you have any feedback, corrections, or additional information about MJ Sailing or their videos, please use the comment form below to share your thoughts with us.
Thank you for being a part of our community and supporting the creators we cherish. Your time and support truly matter!
MJ Sailing Lastest Videos
The Details That Keep a Boat Dry (MJ Sailing – Episode 379)
This week, we begin fitting the Vetus hatch frames that will eventually become the windows and emergency exits for our 44-foot performance cruising catamaran. Although the hatches themselves won't be permanently installed until we're much closer to launch,...
Preparing Our Catamaran for Paint—and Me for Captain’s School
Thinking about earning your captain's license? Mariners Learning System: https://marinerslearningsystem.com/?rfsn=9072285.32c540&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=9072285.32c540 Use code MJSAIL200PACK for $200 off the OUP...
The Bad News: We Have To Cut This Bulkhead Out (MJ Sailing – Episode 377)
Take a look at Fitnexa Somnipods 3: https://www.fitnexa.com/ We hope you're having a great second half of May!! It looks like we missed all of our April Showers here on Kent Island, and they were saved up for the past week. So...we didn't get as far as w...
Time to go from just a sailor to a Captain.
Finally starting the process of getting my captain’s license ⚓📚 With a charter for us coming up in Greece this fall, I knew I couldn’t keep putting it off any longer — so I’ve officially started the Mariners Learning System courses. One thin...
Inside Our Homebuilt Catamaran (Full Walkthrough) – (MJ Sailing – Episode 376)
This week we’re giving you a full walkthrough of our homebuilt catamaran to show just how much progress has happened lately. When you work on a project every single day, it’s hard to notice the small changes — but once we started walking through each...