Ep113 It's a bloody struggle!! - Life On The Hulls - Building A Catamaran
I am going to fill you in on the constant prep and ridiculous effort of building a Catamaran on my own. I love every aspect of this project, but at times it can be a battle of will and determination when sometimes, things just have to get done.
I have found the Power Cat sister ship of my Sailing Catamaran up for sale in North Queensland which has given me some real inspiration as it is a real beauty and in amazing condition for a 13 year old Catamaran. Link is here to view the photos and the specifications for you to check out so you know where I am heading and the type of finish I am aiming for. :
https://yachthub.com/list/boats-for-sale/used/power-boats/voyager-v1270/246388
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I am going to fill you in on the constant prep and ridiculous effort of building a Catamaran on my own. I love every aspect of this project, but at times it can be a battle of will and determination when sometimes, things just have to get done.
I have found the Power Cat sister ship of my Sailing Catamaran up for sale in North Queensland which has given me some real inspiration as it is a real beauty and in amazing condition for a 13 year old Catamaran. Link is here to view the photos and the specifications for you to check out so you know where I am heading and the type of finish I am aiming for. :
https://yachthub.com/list/boats-for-sale/used/power-boats/voyager-v1270/246388
Thanks for joining me on Life On The Hulls and please consider joining my Patreon Network to receive early release videos, and the entire The Composites Shop Series, up to 3 months ahead of public release.
https://www.patreon.com/lifeonthehulls
The Composites Shop YouTube Channel - Please subscribe here -
.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOISpSSBPzUw2b_4v6e3gDQ
View Patron only content and early release "The Composites Shop " videos months prior to public release on the "Life On The Hulls" Patreon site. Click on the link below to learn more and help support our productions.
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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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