WOOHOO!
I meet Troy and Pascale of Free Range Sailing at their event in Brisbane at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron!
What a GREAT event it was!
There were many reasons why, but the work stopped,...
However, the work has re-started, thankfully, and I a...
In this episode I tackle some quite annoying and very frustrating problems - getting a proper shed made up; getting a new and decent/better computer as well as TRYING to sort a better video editing program; and finally getting back to boatwork!
Omg aren't ...
This short video is just to explain that there won't be the weekly release this week.
I just need a little break to get some other things done.
There were many reasons why, but the work stopped,...
However, the work has re-started, thankfully, and I am on...
YES, the V berth & MAIN bulkhead are FINALLY DONE!!
It was rewarding and the main bulkhead was also very testing, with me having to race against the epoxy setting time trying to get the joint's all completely fair with no step's!
The profanity book may...
This episode is to explain a few VERY important things and changes that have now occurred with my situation -
*I have now FINISHED UP WITH MY WORK! WOOHOO!
*I am now 100% focused and FREE to put all of my efforts CONTINUALLY to completing Mistress and get...
In this episode - the V berth bulkheads = installed and COMPLETED! the bed base = completed and ready for installation!
the Main bulkhead = almost completed and 2 of the 3 parts INSTALLED!
As always - loving the timberwork!
There were many reasons why, b...
In this Tech.talk I talk about 4 topics regarding -
*the fastener type that I am using to secure the plywood and timber to the hull floors and hull;
*the mouse holes to drain all and any water or fluids to the bilge;
*the cleats welded to the hull floors a...
In this episode the good bulkhead and V berth bed base woodwork continues and it is definitely coming together nicely,.. after a lengthy build up stage.
There were many reasons why, but the work stopped,...
However, the work has re-started, thankfully, an...
I am making good progress with the V berth woodwork and it IS rewarding to start seeing things materialise in to their permanent place!
There were many reasons why, but the work stopped,...
However, the work has re-started, thankfully, and I am on an exc...
Yes, there is some good progress in the V berth timberwork in this episode, with the framing COMPLETED, Yoohoo! and the bulkheads being fitted.
I also take a few minutes to explain some pondering thoughts,....
There were many reasons why, but the work sto...
In this episode I start painting the Main bulkhead and start the final fit of the V berth framing. Yet another phase where important things are materialising with the fit-out!
There were many reasons why, but the work stopped,...
However, the work has re-...
In this tech. talk I explain the interior fit-out plans that I have for Mistress.
There were many reasons why, but the work stopped,...
However, the work has re-started, thankfully, and I am on an exciting journey to finish Mistress and then go on my sail...
In this episode I FINALLY get started epoxy painting some timber and plywood - WOOHOO!
I also start adding ventilation holes in the bulkheads to help control the very annoying mould situation ahead that is a constant situation with boats and I get some mor...
In this Tech. talk I explain the X3 types of level tools that I have used and use in the building of Mistress - the plumb bob, spirit level and laser level.
There were many reasons why, but the work stopped,...
However, the work has re-started, thankfully...
There were many reasons why, but the work stopped,...
However, the work has re-started, thankfully, and I am on an exciting journey to finish Mistress and then go on my sailing adventures,...
I hope that you can join along with me!
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In this episode I continue and finish making up all X3 parts that make up the main bulkhead between the V berth and saloon!
It was rewarding to get this significant bulkhead done and behind me!
There were many reasons why, but the work stopped,...
Howev...
In this episode I make and fit 2 more small beams for the V berth for some extra stiffness support, do a little more hand tools maintenance and make and fit the first main part of the MAIN bulkhead between the for'ward cabin and the saloon.
And Jfyi here ...
In this episode I explain how to make the very clever and very simple little toggle/joggle stick.
There were many reasons why, but the work stopped,...
However, the work has re-started, thankfully, and I am on an exciting journey to finish Mistress and th...
In this episode I make good progress in making and fitting the V berth marine plywood base AND I show just a little of the Beautiful Sunshine Coast, Queensland where I live, which I hope that you enjoy watching!
There were many reasons why, but the work...
Over time I have had several people ask about a little more technical detail regarding different things shown in some of the video's and also have encouraged me to perhaps put together some short video's to explain some things in a bit more detail.
So in ...
2018 was SO good and I hope that it was for you too!
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY!
I sincerely wish you all a GREAT 2019! Woohoo!!
There were many reasons why, but the work stopped,...
However, the work has re-started, thankfully, and I am on an exciting jou...
In this episode I get the V berth timber framing fitted, sanded and pre drill the holes in order to securely fit it all to Mistress,.... after it has all been epoxy painted.
There were many reasons why, but the work stopped,...
However, the work has re-st...
Over time I have had several people ask about a little more technical detail regarding different things shown in some of the video's and also have encouraged me to perhaps put together some short video's to explain some things in a bit more detail.
So in ...
As the title says people - I get NEW camera gear!
A Sony FDR-AX53, RØDE VideoMicro., latest GoPro Hero 7, SD cards, 2nd battery's, Sony Video Tripod AND THE BEST service from my local camera store - Ted's Camera's!
There were many reasons why, but the wo...
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