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 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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We have been staring at the cabin ceiling's green raw fibreglass for years now and today we start the big cover up. Our Cat is feeling so much more special now. The finish product is something fantastic.
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I never seem to be able to escape this issue as I get the deck rigging sorted. Every job requires drilling and these are some of the biggest holes I have ever had to drill into the boat.
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Hold on a moment, have we finally found the best feature of our home built Catamaran. Even though the design, the rigging, and the drivetrain are essential, I reckon I have invented the best feature ever!
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Since we launched we have had a deal that somehow I have failed to come good on. Although I have started on the plumbing, the hinging of doors and door furniture, and a thousand other essential tasks, this one part of the agreement has failed to eventuate....
Getting down to the nitty gritty now, we seem to getting very comfortable with some soft furnishings going in. That doesn't mean the boat building has taken a step back, in fact - "We are just getting started".
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A composites guy I am, an engineer, I am not. Have I engineered these chainplates correctly to handle the extreme stresses a multi hull rig is to endure? I certainly hope so. I couldn't have reinforced the region enough, but to get the appearance and the f...
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.
"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" ...
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.
Gel Coating a Catamaran Mold.
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Go Back to where this all began at Episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cay7VPQw3AU&t=2s
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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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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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
In this Episode the Port Bathroom Mold is restored , laminated , and demolded ready for installation into the Hull.
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Go Back to where this all began at Episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cay7VPQw3AU&t=2s
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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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This Episode concentrates on the reinforcements used in the build with a detailed explanation of the substrate qualities including Foam Core and Stitched Fabrics.
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Go Back to where this all began at Episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
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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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.
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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.
This epi...
The boat yard truck trailer gets a stripping and I finish the foam core on the chamfer panels and hull of the big cat.
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Go Back to where this all began at Episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cay7VPQw3AU&t=2s
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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...
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
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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.
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Go Back to where this all began at Episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cay7VPQw3AU&t=2s
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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.
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Go Back to where this all began at Episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cay7VPQw...
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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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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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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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.
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Go Back to where this all began at Episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cay7VPQw3AU&t...
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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