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S2E53 Wave Rover’s Keels receive their Ballast
I travel to my good friend Brian Smyth's homestead in Eastern PEI to turn lead tire weights into ballast for the keels. This episode is dedicated to the memory of my very good friend, Texas Constantine. [BENEFACTORS' BULKHEAD] Make a one time donation to...
S2E52 Building Stopped on Wave Rover
No video has been shot on Wave Rover and production has come to a virtual stand still... why? [BENEFACTORS' BULKHEAD] Make a one time donation to Wave Rover of $100 USD and your name will be affixed to the "BENEFACTOR'S BULKHEAD" onboard Wave Rover and wi...
S2E51 Designing and Building the Bilge Keels Part 2 || Wave Rover 650
With the help of Dr Brian Smyth, professor of engineering at the University of Prince Edward Island, we design and fabricate the Bilge Keels for the Wave Rover 650. In part 2 the Keels are tacked together and we assess what went right and what could be imp...
S2E50 Designing and Building the Bilge Keels Part 1 || Wave Rover 650
With the help of Dr Brian Smyth, professor of engineering at the University of Prince Edward Island, we design and fabricate the Bilge Keels for the Wave Rover 650. [BENEFACTORS' BULKHEAD] Make a one time donation to Wave Rover of $100 USD and your name w...
WAVE ROVER FOR SALE!!!! $8,500 USD !!!
Wave Rover, my modified Contessa 26 is up for sale! This is the vessel that I sailed across the Atlantic twice as a solo sailor, on an 11 month voyage covering 7800 nautical miles on the open ocean. The current owner reluctantly wishes to sell it on due ...
S2E49 Installing Pine Deck Beams || Wave Rover 650
I build and install pine deck beams in anticipation of decking over the aft end of the Wave Rover 650 [BENEFACTORS' BULKHEAD] Make a one time donation to Wave Rover of $100 USD and your name will be affixed to the "BENEFACTOR'S BULKHEAD" onboard Wave Rove...
S2E48 Building and Installing Ring Frames || Filleting || Fiberglassing || Wave Rover 650
I build and install "Ring Frames" in anticipation of decking over the aft end of the Wave Rover 650 [BENEFACTORS' BULKHEAD] Make a one time donation to Wave Rover of $100 USD and your name will be affixed to the "BENEFACTOR'S BULKHEAD" onboard Wave Rover ...
S2E47 Sealing Plywood with S1 Epoxy || Installing Crash Bulkheads and Bunk Tops
The plywood is sealed and major components are installed permanently. Check out how I'm filling the rest of my day (building a humble Bungalow for Mrs Rover): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuIhqCWOrVg If you want to see how I mix S1 Epoxy sealer, check...
S2E46 Big Storage Solutions for a Small Boat || Bunk Tops and Storage
I design and build large lids and openings for the large storage space under the bunks, but these serve 2 purposes... [BENEFACTORS' BULKHEAD] Make a one time donation to Wave Rover of $100 USD and your name will be affixed to the "BENEFACTOR'S BULKHEAD" o...
S2E45 Crash Bulkheads || Inspection Hatches || MK3 Wind Vane Contest Winners
The inspection hatches arrive and I proceed with building and fitting the crash bulkheads. Later in the video I announce the 3 winners of the MK3 Wind Vane Building Plans. Thank you to everyone who participated. [BENEFACTORS' BULKHEAD] Make a one time don...
S2E44 The Bunk Tops are Fitted and the Longitudinal Bulkheads are Fiberglassed in Place
The Longitudinal Bulkheads receive their fillets and fiberglass. The bunk top is fitted. [BENEFACTORS' BULKHEAD] Make a one time donation to Wave Rover of $100 USD and your name will be affixed to the "BENEFACTOR'S BULKHEAD" onboard Wave Rover and will be...