MASSIVE PLUMBING TASKS - DIY CATAMARAN Ep393
When you need to go , you need to go, and for nearly 6 months I have been promising an operating toilet to my crew as using the camp toilet has been getting a little old. t’s not quite as easy as a residential toilet, there is so much to it, and in confined spaces the frustration boils over many times.
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When you need to go , you need to go, and for nearly 6 months I have been promising an operating toilet to my crew as using the camp toilet has been getting a little old. t's not quite as easy as a residential toilet, there is so much to it, and in confined spaces the frustration boils over many times.
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If you would like to contribute to our project you can make very appreciated donations to this Pay Pal Me Link :
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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 -
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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.
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MASSIVE PLUMBING TASKS – DIY CATAMARAN Ep393
When you need to go , you need to go, and for nearly 6 months I have been promising an operating toilet to my crew as using the camp toilet has been getting a little old. t's not quite as easy as a residential toilet, there is so much to it, and in confin...
THERE IS NO NORMAL ON THIS CATAMARAN – Ep392
An owner built DIY 42 foot Catamaran carries with it it's very own unique characteristics. What to expect is anyone's guess, how does it perform? , how does it feel in the ocean, and does it live up to our expectations, or should we even have any expectati...
WHAT WAS MY SAIL DESIGN MISTAKE? – Ep391
With so many elements in this build project it is clearly easy to make a mistake, but this one was almost a catastrophe. Sail design is a part of performance, lets hope we got it right. In the meantime, our friends are gong cruising and we can't, YET. Pat...
SAIL DESIGN AND SAIL LOFT VISIT FOR OUR NEW SAILS Ep390
Well the gear box is fixed, the deck rigging is never ending but there is light at the end of tunnel. Our sails are ordered and we visit the Barracouta Sails Loft in Sydney to get the low down on how our sails are made and our choices of material and desig...
OUR SAILS ARE COMING SOON – MEAURING SYNERGY’S SAILS Ep389
It's an amazing leap from a Power Cat to a Sailing Catamaran and this week is another massive step towards our dream. to have the sails measure and on their way is such a great feeling and I need to deal with that gearbox problem from last week. Welcome to...
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...
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE STEERING FAILS ? Catamaran Build;EP382
We haven't even had a Sea Trial Yet and I am thinking about what happens of the steering fails. A back up steering mechanism is the priority before we head out and start testing our Custom built Catamaran. Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting my p...
Catamaran Plumbing Project – Complete Catamaran Build Ep381
What I thought would be a relatively simple project. In reality, one of the most complex components of this project since the Boat Electrical Instal. A reliable and durable Fresh Water Plumbing System could save a life one day. Getting it right is a whole...
Cabin Privacy Coming Right Up – Catamaran Build Ep380
I am the first one to admit that privacy on any boat is next to impossible but the ability to have a door on a cabin is a luxury we are yet to experience, so Janet put me to task to start working on the Cabin Doors. "Cabin Privacy coming right up" this wee...
These Cabin Headliners are Something Else – Life On The Hulls Ep 379
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. Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting my pr...
It’s a Massive Issue on all Cored Laminate Boats EP377
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. Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting my production - https:/...
Is this our Catamaran’s most important feature ? Ep376
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! Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting my pr...
Plumbing Begins and the Deal that was – Our 42 Foot Custom Catamaran Ep375
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 Very Comfortable Now – Finishing our Custom Catamaran Ep374
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". Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting...
Tricky Chainplate Installation – Complete Catamaran Build 373
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...
This Cannot Be Real – New Life On The Hulls Worksite Ep372
A month on from the launch and I still cannot believe that we were able to pull this project off. Years of itching, grinding, sanding, lifting, organising and spraying and now we are sitting pretty in the water, taking the time to breathe and recognise our...
She Has a Name – Naming our Custom Catamaran Ep371
We simply forgot to christen our "New Catamaran" on launch day with everything going on but she now finally has her name and we love it. Back to some serious boat work and making her complete is in our future. Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting ...
Problem Solving on our newly Launched Catamaran – Life On The Hulls Ep370
In the 2 weeks after launch we discovered leaks in a number of deck fittings and portlights, due to the mad rush and the race to get these sealed up was on before the next downpour. The reality and comedown hit hard as we settled into a very different "Li...
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