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A decision to build a 40 foot Catamaran should not be taken lightly. Join Ross Boardman in a series of videos that shows the ups and downs, logistics and blood sweat, swearing and tears involved in the building of a fibreglass composite catamaran.
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A decision to build a 40 foot Catamaran should not be taken lightly. Join Ross Boardman in a series of videos that shows the ups and downs, logistics and blood sweat, swearing and tears involved in the building of a fibreglass composite catamaran.
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SEA TRIAL NO 2 – WHAT COULD GO WRONG? Ep388
The perfect day, cruising on our local waterway, testing out the Catamaran's performance with our brand new rigging, will it change the performance under motor, how she floats, testing systems,, checking for random vibrations and cavitation. AND THEN !!!! ...
WHAT TO DO WITH ALL OF THIS MAST WIRING? – Ep 387
With the rigging in place, the challenge of wiring the mast electrics is ahead of me. Simply getting it into the Catamaran is hard enough, it called for some pretty serious problem solving. Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting my production - http...
RIGGING SYNERGY – THE MAST AND RIGGING IS INSTALLED – EP386
Second time lucky, we moved the Catamaran to the wharf and spent a day comprehensively Rigging Synergy. Morphing from a Power Cat to a Sailboat is yet another massive milestone in this build project and she looks incredible. Thanks for following us : ...
THE MAST AND BOOM HAVE ARRIVED – AND THEN!!!! Ep385
The Day has finally arrived, our Mast and Boom has arrived and is ready to be stepped onto the Deck of our Custom Built Catamaran. This will be the final test to prove the concept of a 7 Year build and will it pass the test?, will we have a fully rigged bo...
RIGGING OUR CUSTOM BUILT CATAMARAN Ep384
It's not just a matter of throwing a massive stick on a boat and call it done. Rigging a Catamaran of this size requires an epic amount of design, thought and effort before we can even entertain "Stepping the Mast" and hoisting the Sails. Today it begins t...
CAN WE SURVIVE OUR FIRST SEA TRIAL? – Catamaran Built from Scratch Ep383
I have been thinking about this day for the entire 7 Years of Building Synergy. Will it perform like I hope, will it function like it's supposed to. Will there be any failures, will the Yanmar 4jh57 Engines engines and propellors match to be a sea worthy s...Watch Life On The Hulls from the Beginning!
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40Foot Catamaran Mould – Polishing Fail
Mold Polishing Fail - Rossco losing his grip on his project.
EP001 Honey I bought a 40ft Catamaran Mould!!!!! – Building a Catamaran
A decision to build a 40 foot Catamaran should not be taken lightly. Join Ross Boardman in a series of videos that shows the ups and downs, logistics and blood sweat, swearing and tears involved in the building of a fibreglass composite catamaran. -~-~~-~...
Ep002 Rotting Plywood and Internal Module Moulds – Catamaran Build
A decision to build a 40 foot Catamaran should not be taken lightly. Join Ross Boardman in a series of videos that shows the ups and downs, logistics and blood sweat, swearing and tears involved in the building of a fibreglass composite catamaran.
A “Day off the Mold” and a “Day on the Tools” ( Sea Kayaking with Whales).
"My LIfe on The Mold" is periodically interrupted by "My Life On The Water" conducting our Sea Kayaking Tours, Courses and Sea Kayak Travel. I just had to share this video as it is a perfect representation of the incredible region I "Live in and Live for" ...
Ep003 Massive Tent & Deck Mould Lift
A decision to build a 40 foot Catamaran should not be taken lightly. Join Ross Boardman in a series of videos that shows the ups and downs, logistics and blood sweat, swearing and tears involved in the building of a fibreglass composite catamaran.
Catamaran Hull Gel Coat
Gel Coating a Catamaran Mold. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Go Back to where this all began at Episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cay7VPQw3AU&t=2s -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
Ep004 Buffing Scratches from Gel Coat.
A decision to build a 40 foot Catamaran should not be taken lightly. Join Ross Boardman in a series of videos that shows the ups and downs, logistics and blood sweat, swearing and tears involved in the building of a fibreglass composite catamaran. In this ...
Life On The Hulls – Sydney International Boat Show
I thought I had better spend a bit of time specking out some of the outfitting of a 40 ft catamaran well in advance so Janet and I spent a few days in and on the Cats on display at the Sydney International Boat Show. Here I could pull up the soles of the...
Ep005 Blame it all on Ron – Catamaran Build Life On The Hulls.
In this episode I have restored the starboard staircase and laminate and demould it with some unexpected grief. The jigsaw puzzle this project is begins to take shape. A decision to build a 40 foot Catamaran should not be taken lightly. Join Ross Boardman...
Ep006 You may think I am bleating, but I think I am entitled to it.
This episode I complete the Hull Mould Restoration and make some major progress on the internal modules that will form the inside of our 40 foot Cruising Catamaran. A decision to build a 40 foot Catamaran should not be taken lightly. Join Ross Boardman in...
Ep007 Techy Talk – How to Set Up up a Gel Coat and Fibreglassing System
This Episode I go into technical detail as to the major equipment used in the Gel Coating and Laminating of our 40 foot Cruising Catamaran. Setting up a professional system can be daunting and I have established the best system for my project that ensures ...
Ep008 Demoulding the Starboard head module
A decision to build a 40 foot Catamaran should not be taken lightly. Join Ross Boardman in a series of videos that shows the ups and downs, logistics and blood sweat, swearing and tears involved in the building of a fibreglass composite catamaran. In this...
Ep009 How much polishing can a Koala Bear?
A decision to build a 40 foot Catamaran should not be taken lightly. Join Ross Boardman in a series of videos that shows the ups and downs, logistics and blood sweat, swearing and tears involved in the building of a fibreglass composite catamaran. In this...
Ep010 How to Spray Gel Coat for a Catamaran Hull
A decision to build a 40 foot Catamaran should not be taken lightly. Join Ross Boardman in a series of videos that shows the ups and downs, logistics and blood sweat, swearing and tears involved in the building of a fibreglass composite catamaran. Episode...
Ep011 Tech Talk Laminating and Build Process – 40ft Catamaran Build
A decision to build a 40 foot Catamaran should not be taken lightly. Join Ross Boardman in a series of videos that shows the ups and downs, logistics and blood sweat, swearing and tears involved in the building of a fibreglass composite catamaran. This ep...
Ep012 The Real Work Begins
Episode 12 sees us getting sticky with the first layer going down on the Hull of our 40 Foot Catamaran Mold. A full day of laminating Vinyl Ester Resin and a layer of Fibreglass Cloth form the Skin Coat or Tie Layer that bonds the outside Gel Coat to the ...
Ep013 Catamaran Bathroom Module Laminating and Build
In this Episode the Port Bathroom Mold is restored , laminated , and demolded ready for installation into the Hull. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Go Back to where this all began at Episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cay7VPQw3AU&t=2s -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
Ep 014 – Layer by layer getting it done
A decision to build a 40 foot Catamaran should not be taken lightly. Join Ross Boardman in a series of videos that shows the ups and downs, logistics and blood sweat, swearing and tears involved in the building of a fibreglass composite catamaran. -~-~~-~...
Ep015 Detailed Composite Material Discussion Tech Talk
This Episode concentrates on the reinforcements used in the build with a detailed explanation of the substrate qualities including Foam Core and Stitched Fabrics. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Go Back to where this all began at Episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
Ep016 Foam core installation on Catamaran Hull Sides
A decision to build a 40 foot Catamaran should not be taken lightly. Join Ross Boardman in a series of videos that shows the ups and downs, logistics and blood sweat, swearing and tears involved in the building of a fibreglass composite catamaran. In this ...
Ep017 – Back to The Grind ( Literally)
Episode 17 brings the demolition of a truck chassis for our boat yard trolley, and I complete the hull side foam core and lamination in readiness for a 2 week holiday in Canada. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Go Back to where this all began at Episode 1: https://www.you...
Ep018 When Projects collide – Life On The Hulls – Building a 40 Foot Catamaran
A decision to build a 40 foot Catamaran should not be taken lightly. Join Ross Boardman in a series of videos that shows the ups and downs, logistics and blood sweat, swearing and tears involved in the building of a fibreglass composite catamaran. This epi...
Ep019 Viscious Creatures
The boat yard truck trailer gets a stripping and I finish the foam core on the chamfer panels and hull of the big cat. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Go Back to where this all began at Episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cay7VPQw3AU&t=2s -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
Ep020 – Removing the Diff from our Boat Yard Trailer
This week , saw a concerted effort to sandwiching the contour foam in the hull sections and stripping the rolling truck chassis in readiness for moving it under the boat for construction of the hydraulic jack system. Summer is here and it's getting hot in...
Ep021 – I have a problem!!!
Getting all excited I got ahead of myself only to realise there is an issue with the internal modules for my Catamaran. Seeing the truck chassis boat trolley go into place gives me some joy in this weeks episode -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Go Back to where this all b...
Ep022 – Get Your Head Straight Son
This issue delves into the limits of human tolerance as I persevere with the removal of the foam core that has created a nightmare for me. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Go Back to where this all began at Episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cay7VPQw3AU&t=2s -...
Ep023 – It’s brought me to my knees ( Again )
Bridgedeck week brings with it, a load of extra prep and my knees are on the edge. Digging deep I am glad to be on to the foam core and back on my feet. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Go Back to where this all began at Episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cay7VPQw...
Ep024 I wont be restoring this, any time soon.
A decision to build a 40 foot Catamaran should not be taken lightly. Join Ross Boardman in a series of videos that shows the ups and downs, logistics and blood sweat, swearing and tears involved in the building of a fibreglass composite catamaran. Look, b...
EP025- Mold Tour, But Wait , There’s More…………..
A decision to build a 40 foot Catamaran should not be taken lightly. Join Ross Boardman in a series of videos that shows the ups and downs, logistics and blood sweat, swearing and tears involved in the building of a fibreglass composite catamaran. A rare ...
Ep026 2 Heads are better than 1
A decision to build a 40 foot Catamaran should not be taken lightly. Join Ross Boardman in a series of videos that shows the ups and downs, logistics and blood sweat, swearing and tears involved in the building of a fibreglass composite catamaran. This we...
Ep027 Meeting the Australian Maritime Standards
A decision to build a 40 foot Catamaran should not be taken lightly. Join Ross Boardman in a series of videos that shows the ups and downs, logistics and blood sweat, swearing and tears involved in the building of a fibreglass composite catamaran. This is...
New Kayak Building Youtube Channel – The Composites Shop
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Ep029 – A little bit of Bling On Our Trailer Sailor
A decision to build a 40 foot Catamaran should not be taken lightly. Join Ross Boardman in a series of videos that shows the ups and downs, logistics and blood sweat, swearing and tears involved in the building of a fibreglass composite catamaran. This is...
Quick Update from the Wild North West Coast of West Australia
I am sorry I haven't posted a vid for a few weeks,but I have been otherwise detained having fun Sea Kayaking Snorkeling snd Whale Shark Diving. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Go Back to where this all began at Episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cay7VPQw3AU&t...
Life On The Mold – Building a 40 Foot Catamaran Live Stream
-~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Go Back to where this all began at Episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cay7VPQw3AU&t=2s -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
Ep030 Back on the Boat Build!!
A decision to build a 40 foot Catamaran should not be taken lightly. Join Ross Boardman in a series of videos that shows the ups and downs, logistics and blood sweat, swearing and tears involved in the building of a fibreglass composite catamaran. First s...
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