Let's Step It Up A Notch Woodwork Chaos // How to Build a Catamaran Ep330

It's not often I get help in this build as it has pretty much been an immediate family build, but when the boys arrive , things get busy and lots of work gets done in a small amount of time. "Let's step it up a notch".

Please support our video series as they are only possible due to our patrons and we thank you all for your continued support.

Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting my production - https://www.patreon.com/lifeonthehulls

If you would like to contribute to our project you can make very appreciated donations to this Pay Pal Me Link :
https://paypal.me/synergyboatworks

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. The Composites Shop YouTube Channel - Please subscribe here -
https://www.youtube.com/thecompositesshop
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 above to learn more and help support our productions.
#catamaranrestoration #catamaranbuild

Support Life On The Hulls

At WeBoating.com, we profoundly acknowledge the unwavering dedication that Life On The Hulls invests in crafting each and every video or voyage. Their passion for delivering exceptional ocean content shines through every frame, and it's a labor of love that deserves your attention.

We invite you to watch their captivating videos here and actively engage with their content, including their social media links above. Liking, commenting, and sharing their work goes a long way in fueling their creative fire.

We're also inviting you to explore the gear, sponsorships, and boat partnerships highlighted in the "Let's Step It Up A Notch Woodwork Chaos // How to Build a Catamaran Ep330" video description, or directly on YouTube. By engaging with these offerings or purchasing services and items, you directly support Life On The Hulls, their collaborators, and the brands they're associated with.

To ensure you never miss an offshore update, consider visiting their official YouTube Channel to subscribe, like, and join their community directly.

If you have any feedback, corrections, or additional information about Life On The Hulls or their videos, please use the comment form below to share your thoughts with us.

Thank you for being a part of our community and supporting the creators we cherish. Your time and support truly matter!

How to Build a Catamaran – Finishing Touches

This week on Life On The Hulls, we’re stepping up our game with some serious woodwork. Joining us in the boat-building frenzy are my little brother Brett and my brother-in-law Jimmy, who will help me finish the boat (fingers crossed!).Our dedicated team member, Janet, has been working on our robes and has just completed all the wood surrounds. We’re now moving onto the bulkheads, cabinets, and other areas that need some extra love to make them look pretty.

Woodwork Chaos

The Tasmanian oak laminate has been purchased, and it’s my job to cut it and glue it in place. To achieve the perfect finish without any chipping or damage, I’ve decided to use a 50mm thick piece of foam as my cutting bed. This technique allows me to avoid distortion while working on these intricate pieces.

Cutting with Precision

I carefully cut out templates from the laminate, ensuring a smooth edge that won’t chip or fray when in use. Each piece is meticulously measured and prepared before being epoxied into place for later trimming.

Joining Forces

My brother Brett and Jimmy join us to help complete the bulkheads, cabinets, and other wooden fixtures, making great progress as we continue to perfect our craft. Each piece is sanded down and sealed with a coat of benchtop clear, an acrylic polyurethane that gives it a lovely shine and protects the wood from moisture damage.

Team Effort

The boat is slowly taking shape as we work together on each piece, sanding and polishing until it gleams. Brett’s patience finally pays off when he uses his multi-tool for perfect results, proving once again the value of perseverance and hard work.

Blowing Away Challenges

As we complete each task with a meticulous eye for detail, Janet makes sure everything fits together perfectly before moving on to the next stage of construction. Despite small setbacks and moments of frustration, our determination prevails as we continue our quest to build the ultimate catamaran.

Conclusion

In this episode, we’ve made great progress on the finishing touches for our luxurious catamaran. With the help of family and dedication to excellence in craftsmanship, we’re able to achieve a stunning wooden finish that makes all the hard work worthwhile. Don’t miss out on next week’s installment where we’ll continue refining this amazing vessel with more exciting boat-building secrets!

Let's Step It Up A Notch Woodwork Chaos // How to Build a Catamaran Ep330 Locations

  • This episode features the construction of a catamaran in Esperance, Western Australia. (-32,116.02)

Latest Episodes from Life On The Hulls

Explore the most recent voyages. Subscribe to the channel to never miss an update!

Showing 1-6 of 483 results
Truly Off Grid Living – DIY Water Maker Installation Video Ep454
Life On The Hulls

Truly Off Grid Living – DIY Water Maker Installation Video Ep454

The decision was made a long time ago, we simply couldn't go on living aboard our Catamaran without the ability to make fresh water. Our new Water Maker from Water Makers Australia was designed for DIY Installation and this week's video shows how we made the transition to Truly Off Grid Li...
Cruising Is Not All Sunsets and Sundowners – Cruising on Synergy Ep453
Life On The Hulls

Cruising Is Not All Sunsets and Sundowners – Cruising on Synergy Ep453

There will be time for that no doubt, but you can't possibly expect that your entire time cruising will be "Sunsets and Sundowners". Having a varied routine, finding time for projects and time away from each other while cruising, however short is crucial to maintain a sense of reality...
It couldn’t get much better than this -Cruising on Synergy Ep452
Life On The Hulls

It couldn’t get much better than this -Cruising on Synergy Ep452

Months of foul weather, the "Longest Sea Trial ever" or is this just cruising on the East of Coast of Australia. Finally we can see the light, there is a lot of aha moments over the last few months and this week is one of them. "We have finally arrived". Patreon Membership Than...
Sleepless Cruising Caper – My Experience of cruising so far Ep351
Life On The Hulls

Sleepless Cruising Caper – My Experience of cruising so far Ep351

There is no rhyme or reason why I haven't slept well since we began our cruising lifestyle. The combination of long days on the water, poor anchorage choices and the usual worries about anchor holding integrity all have a place in this story, and then there's the Wide Bay ( Mad Mile ) cros...
Did the Bow Modifications Work Out? – Building Synergy   Ep450
Life On The Hulls

Did the Bow Modifications Work Out? – Building Synergy Ep450

Finally some amazing weather as we make our progress North to warmer conditions. Taking care to avoid shipping and potentially dangerous sandbars Synergy is performing brilliantly as expected with our Bow Modifications made to the buoyancy and our integrated bulbous bows proving to be an absolute as...
THE FULL CIRCLE MOMENT – BUILDING SYNERGY EP439
Life On The Hulls

THE FULL CIRCLE MOMENT – BUILDING SYNERGY EP439

Moments in life like these are few and far between. To imagine a dirty crusty, damaged, almost worthless and unrestored Catamaran Mould could produce such a beautiful Catamaran was even more than I could believe, but here we are 10 years from the moment we acquired the mould , hard graft, and grind,...
Browse All Videos
WeBoating
Logo
Shopping cart