Amazing closing of a chapter! Just binge watched 24 episodes in one night. Time well spent. Thanks for bringing us aboard and making us feel part of the adventure :)

When the motor started spinning almost silently at 8:45, I let out a loud "Whaaaat?" Nice work!

I know nothing when it comes to sail boats but watching these videos/Steps and help me decide that I want to learn and start my journey.

I'm glad to see that the motor mounts finally got painted, they look much better red than rust

Geniuses. That motor is so much quieter - probably more efficient too.

Taking a deep breath with you. So much time and effort now realized. Even I have gotten a little teary eyed. Fair winds Uma.

Congrats on getting her ready, Uma that is... I can finally say, Happy Sailing, and Fair Winds!

Have used that style of chain coupler on many vacuum pumps and clutch cable hoists. They are reliable and relatively quiet, much better choice. might want to add a catch pan/pad for oil. running dry is their big weakness. I love how you two show no fear in tackling projects. Nice work on the cabinets.

Safe travels on UMA!

It's amazing how much quieter that coat of paint made the motor.

OMG your blessing at the end made me cry! Love seeing Keka's talents displayed. Clothing locker suggestion: I use several dozen Eagle Creek and eggs packing cubes on my Islander 30. They squash together nicely so there's no wasted airspace, as you find inside a rigid box.

The sound reduction is incredible and so clean looking. Great job!

11:23 And now, it's over 300 step ! Congrats !!

I watched a more recent video and then started at the beginning. I’ve been recreationally boating for 24 years. I continue to be amazed at the well thought out solutions, implementation, determination, and hard work displayed in each successive video.

I am totally in love with that electric engine. I will install one in my Contessa. I LOVE IT

Having just engineered my own anchor system, I applaud your choice of a Rocna anchor. I had to carefully choose the rode and the shackle to begin to match the holding power of the anchor! You couldn't have done better. I pray He who walks on water may bare you safely over the water!

Fantastic. Go Uma go. May the gods be with you all

Well done guys. Congratulations to the newly named boat, fair winds and following seas!

Sometimes I watch these and man it is with amazement.. and wonder at what point would it have been easier to build a new boat ha eventually you will be producing electric motors for the world

Goodness. I'm almost a bit verklempt that you're finally underway after all your hard work. Well done. Looking forward to watching you enjoying the fruits of your labours.

Wow.. So much hard work I've watched from you two! Really happy for you. Fair winds from our channel to yours!

Great episode and congrats on your tenacity on making the Elecro-Beke work, as it turned out for the next 4+ plus years, now lets get this adventure started!!

I'm obsessesed. You guys were contractors and architects, which is why you're so good a boat repair, but how are you such good filmmakers and storytellers?

You guys are sort of living my dream. I congratulate you on that. I have a few little suggestions that you may want to consider. First, hand grinding may not have been the best way to taper your motor shaft. If you had let your local machine shop cut an adapter on a lathe, then concentricity would probably have been better. I do need to compliment you on the quality of your hand craftsmanship though. It is much better than most people are capable of. Second, there is a type of multi-piece shaft coupling with a rubber spider in the middle that is commonly used in industrial applications. They are less alignment sensitive compared to most other options. One of them would probably run more quietly than your chain coupling & also make motor removal easier when you need to do maintenance. All brush motors will eventually need maintenance. The brushes themselves are a wear item, like tires on a car. Third, the anchor swivel should not be connected directly to the anchor shank. You should have a shackle & at least 1 or two chain links between them. Otherwise, if the anchor is firmly set & a tide change causes a side load on the anchor, the yoke of the swivel can be pried apart. The swivels are rated for straight pull only, not side loads. The bowl side of the shackle should be in the shank of the anchor, so that it can swing from side to side. That is the purpose for the bowl of the anchor shackle being shaped the way that it is. May you find fair winds

I just found your channel yesterday and am here now. I showed up late, but don't worry I will catch up. You guys are the hardest workers I have ever seen. And your mechanical aptitude is amazing. I can't wait to watch the rest of your adventure. Fair winds! Bob

Nice work on the motor and storage spaces.

I shoulda waited until I'd seen the end to comment. I too hope *all* the gods are on your side. A great ending. I'm looking forward to your future.

Standing ovation from my lovely wife and I!! We are so excited for you. I don't think I've ever clapped after a KZfaq video before until now. How gripping to see Uma being born. My wife needed a tissue.

Great video and conversion of your drawer to a better storage shelving and great job on the engine. One word of suggestion. Please, please, please add some links of chain in between your Rocna and your swivel. The anchor will set in deep and if you have a tidal swing or wind shift you'll pivot on that swivel and blow the pin apart. Just google swivel failures. Looking forward to more videos and seeing you guys cruising.

Congratulations UMA! But I second the comments below regarding your ground tackle. ----- Looking forward to your many adventures in the days and years to come--- Fair winds and following seas!

WOOOOWWW!!! I love you guys as a couple!! Really weld done on this project. I guys ought my heart!! S2

Well done guys. You to never cease to impress us and what you have both achieved in this episode is even better. Thanks for sharing

Brilliant engineering! Good Job!

Awesome. So exciting. Clear skies and fair winds, Uma, Kika and Dan.

Wow! Great episode and and I can't wait for what's next. Writing this on the day of our first journey too. Too be announced soon. Keep it up. Fair winds.

That's the dream boat better than money can buy!

Great video. Congratulations on the Electro-Beke! You people keep me inspired.

UMA - I have followed your progress from the first video till now, may I go ahead and say Congrats on your achievements, wonderfully done as I have enjoyed your series of videos - this has now given me the inspiration to find my own #1, to begin a journey of undiscovered waterways all over this wonderful globe. As you have said one step at a time - need to crawl before you can walk. Safe sailing and fair wind may be bestowed upon you along your journey to the unknown.

I am so happy that you can now start the real Journey. In germany we say "Mast und Schotbruch sowie immer eine Hand breit Wasser unterm Kiel" Good luck for the Future

As an owner of a slightly elderly 36 footer here in Britain I really admire all the work you've done to get your boat seaworthy. You have been both so energetic and innovative that I have really been struck by you both. I am particularly impressed by the fact that you are both young but you have tackled some pretty significant projects especially rebuilding the floors I am always worried that young people these days don't pick up tools,repair things,renovate,modify , be constructive,get their hands dirty. Well done! You deserve to succeed with your dreams Just take care of yourselves and UMA Happy sailing Alex

Dan you must have grown up on sailboats and working in machine shops. That motor set up is ingenious

Hi again! I was watching the episodes about the motor instalation again! I have to say I so much admire your work and skils it is worth a lot of love so I send you mine!. I can tell you that I have now began my own project. I am refitting an Amel 52. Most of the boat is finished but I am an stubard old fart so I rip the motor out to do a tottal renovation on it. It is an Volvo D2.75 a real work horse. and it didn't realy needed the repare but what the heck, when I still was on the hard I decided to change all barings and bushing and also new spreaders. No I am not going electric because the engine is just fine and I am planing for longer trips next year, So perhaps we meet out on the ocean one day, The sailing community is rather small so it seams like people meet in different places all the time. I will buy you a bear if we meet out there! Love and light from the old fart in Sweden :D

You did it!!, looks like your ready for solar panels and a wind generator, and sea trials. you both have done a unbelievable job with that boat.

A great two seasons, just awesome what you two have accomplished, excited to see where you can from.

Great job guys!! We're so excited for you!!

Double roller chain ! BRILLIANT !!

AWESOME!!! Fair winds to you!

You two are perfect for each other.I do not know any other couple on youtube that could of done what you two did with that boat.Great job.

Godspeed Uma !!!!

wow, great to see you now have the electric up and running, awesome

Wielding that jigsaw like a pro. Pretty awesome moves there. And then there she floats, all done and pretty looking, ready for a million adventures. I want to see them all. Keep on posting.

Awesome job with silencing the electric motor. Top notch.

You two are amazing. If the poop hits the fan and it becomes survival of the fittest, I want to be on your guys' team. 👍

You go girl! If I had a daughter, I'd want her to be just like you. So, let's hope my son finds a girl like you. Oh yeah!

I applaud you both on the work you have done to that boat. Your ingenuity, artistry, mechanical skills, and craftsmanship are amazing. Great work. Love the videos!

great to see you off the dock. The best part of the adventure is before you!

It looks like you eliminated the rubber mounts and it was still quiet. Amazing.

Kika - Great job on the redesign of two of your storage areas ! Dan - glad to see you cleaned and put some paint in your engine room ! Good Job both of you !

Random thought. If the chain becomes problematic down the road, another option would be a CV axle similar to what would you would find on a small front wheel drive car. It'll be quiet and you won't have to worry about perfectly aligning the motor and trans each time to pull the motor or worry about it vibrating/shaking lose on passage and cause an issue. If it breaks in a undeveloped country, I think your odds of finding an axle are easier than finding a chain....thinking out loud. You guys are doing great!

Wow! That is SO much quieter!

A huge congrats to have reached this point in the journey. I wish you both all the success and wonderful adventures you both are seeking. You deserve this for everything you have achieved so far to get there. May Uma always protect you and sail far and wide across the seas. Cheers Dave.

This has already been a fascinating voyage despite it being on land. I love the way you challenge convention and rethink how best to meet your needs and those of the planet. God Bless.

Bellisimo. Now you just need a big fat sail with the Uma logo on it. Congratulations on finally finishing. :) Happy Sailing.

What a difference in rotational noise! It takes energy to create noise so now you've increased your run time.....good show Dan! I would have used an elastomer based coupling but it looks like you've aligned those shafts well and found a workable solution. I'm not used to seeing girls using routers and rotary hand saws, so I was impressed when Kika was using them like a pro. And I now see she is also an excellent free-hand graphical artist! The inventive and neat personalities of this Uma couple are fun to watch....

Outstanding guys, thank you..fair winds.

So sad to see you set sail!! I just love these videos. I could watch you guys work on the boat all day. ; )

writes the new motor fix in my little note book of tricks, ty guys Ive never seen something like this before

Great video guys, just love your optimism.

Even better coupler! But make sure you keep an eye on that chain coupling to watch for unusual wear, powdered metal deformation of the links or teeth...

So proud of you guys! Such an inspiration! Can't wait to see what's next!

Underway AT LAST?!!!!!!! "....If you Truly understood that Ring, as others in your family will, you'd understand this is NOT the End of the Adventure, it is BUT THE BEGINNING!" Fair Winds and FOllowing Seas Uma! Bay you be blessed to Sail the Sea of Stars.

Awesome. Great job. Very inspiring

Go Uma! Keep up the good work.

you guys have some crazy skills.. Good job with everything!

I only recently discovered your channel and have absolutely loved your Sailing Uma series so far. I've burned through seasons 1 and 2 already and am eager to keep going. Seeing the journey of the boat from purchase, repair and to her first dip in the water as Uma has been an absolute joy. I am always amazed to see the two of you fitting into all the nooks of the boat, as a clasutraphobic, I know it's not something I could do easily! (Plus, I'm too chunky. =P) I will leave another post when I get caught up. Safe and incredible journeys to you both. ^_^

Congratulations guys! So much work done and done properly! You should be really proud and it will be a joy to follow your adventure as you finally get to throw of the mooringlines!

Dan & Erika, glad to see you finally underway and out of "Timmy World." I made my escape today but only two miles downriver the engine blew a head gasket. I am at the Ft. Pierce City Marina now awaiting repairs......good luck to you both and I'm looking forward to the next video. Ken

Best edited video you have done yet. Really shows a sense of storytelling. Watching you two grow over these last couple years has been amazing. Now enjoy the fruits of your labors. Be open to new experiences and especially new people. Fair winds...

Quieter and I imagine a lot less power loss too. Great job and good luck!

You are awesome - so many work on your boat and you all did it with your hands - great job - wish you a big adventure!!

Catching up on your story and love how this video is the culmination of your electric motor! I've used small ones in electric RC cars and planes and I love how you're powering your sailboat with a slightly bigger version. Way cool!

I can hardly wait to see where UMA takes you. Bon chance!

Great job on the engine to transmission MOD. Enjoying the steps and now on to Season 3! Loved seeing the name painted on the boat at the end. Fair Winds Uma.

Congratulations from someone still stuck in metro Atlanta! You've both done an incredible job, it's been a joy to watch things come together and I'm very happy for the two of you.

Absolutely LOVED this video!!

Fair winds Uma! Be well.

You guys are aliens!!!! I just finished binge watching your channel up to this point. I gotta go to bed cause I'm up in 4 hours to start a 14 hour day. Watching all the work you put in, is truly inspirational. I need to take some tomorrow and try to find out how two architects are so adept at putting this boat together. Great Job!!!!!

So excited you guys are almost at the sailing part! I do love the prep videos as well, though.

I watched this again. You guys are amazing!

Never really looked around the boat for wasted or dead space but we have found a few spots that have opened up some real nice extra storage on our Irwin 34. Thank you for sharing that tip. Your motor sounds and looks great good job. Can't wait to see the power usage stats.

Godspeed, Uma!

Congratulations. You are the inspiration for many of us, Even that we have been leaving many things for passion, love and courage you recall us many other reasons to continue. :) thank you:)

Amazed by the sound improvement that the chain adjustment made. And great woodwork, Kika!

This journey is going to be awesome to watch ... fantastic

Great that Rocna is onboard! (or on the anchorage bottom) We bought one a few years ago and from Panama to Maine it grabs ever time. A serious upgrade for our old plow that we loved for 20 years. But, Rocna rocks!!! Hope to share an anchorage with you all sometime!

OUtstanding season finally. Can't wait for the next one! YOu are both amazing craftsmen. I love the ideas. Your new home looks about ready to go. And I know the places you go will be wonderful! Kika the new closet spaces look great! Really cool designs in the doors. Now if you can just get rid of all the extra clothes you don't need and you will have room for things like food and spare parts! A gifts from all the people you will meet along the way! LOL

I don't think I've ever been more excited for the next video!

Congrats guys and very happy to see you get Uma sailing. Good luck I hope to see you guys one day and n the water.

We bought a Rocna 55 and it holds our 25 ton boat easy. Great video!!

That guy is a genius figuring out that system. Ive always hoped to have a fully electric set up for my future boat but I'm not half as smart as you guys. Have you looked at the Tesla batteries for storing your energy. That was my thoughts. Fair winds guys. See you out there sometime.