Life On The Hulls Archive – Page 10

It is so easy to neglect parts of a project this size and this boat build is no different. Working towards finishing areas of the bow. The windlass hatch, bow seam and so much more , getting it done and done right is the order of the day. This YouTu...

Juggling many different parts of the build is the skill of any boat builder, this week's effort is no exception, sometimes there is no end to the parts and components that need to be fitted, modified, and redesigned to get the best result. That is the beau...

Spending time to finetune and detail areas brings on some finishing touches to an epic bat build. This YouTube build series is all about what it takes to build a Catamaran from Scratch. There is so much detail in a build of this size and so many differen...

We are not sure where the time has gone, but this week marks the 300th Episode of this Epic 42 Ft Catamaran Build. There isn't much we have nt tackled to get here, logistics, planning, tonnes and tonnes of hard work, and the benefits are starting to eventu...

If you think I have tackled some big modifications in this project then you may be surprised to see that this week's video has the start biggest project of all, an extreme Bow modification on both bows, at the same time. This is absolutely HUGE ! This Y...

To change the shape of a Catamaran Hull is no small undertaking, to do it own your own, piece by piece, is a whole different exercise. This week begins the epic task of adding sufficient buoyancy to our Catamaran Hull by Extending the Bow Strongback withou...

I am easily excited and try to contain myself when an offer to come and help us Weld our Stainless Steel comes along. PK has entered the building and not before time either. His talents are many, his offer is appreciated and we get on with some fun stuff. ...

We all need to do things we don't want to do, but I am pushing my luck daily here on his boat build asking Janet to help with some of the dirtiest stickiest tasks. Jan's epoxy skills are amazing considering she can mix 30kg of the stuff in one sitting and ...

I just couldn't leave it alone , the bow modification that had to happen has taken on a another level of effort. There was only one way to build our bows up to the required buoyancy. Solid , foam core bows that are not only void free, but will provide an a...

Weather Protection can be tricky on any yacht and I deciding how to circumvent drenching whilst underway is all part of building a boat. This week, I go into modification mode again and address a thing that has been on my mind for way too long. Our You...

It is a question I ask myself daily, "How do I stay On Track?". When the list of jobs seem endless, it is easy to shelve the hard ones and move on to something easier, but that isn't a reality, boat building is about juggling and prioritising and right no...

Adding custom rain gutters and weather protection is a time consuming process, but with some advanced thought the result can be simply spot on. This episode I concentrate on a rain gutter , and potential rainwater collection channel addition to the hardto...

Don't leave your deck hatches open on a yacht ! it could have been the end of boat building for me! There are so many Yacht Builds on Youtube these days, but do they show what a "REAL WEEK" is like on a Catamaran Build. If you cant handle the heat, get out...

Building a boat of this size has many challenges, but doing it injured is a whole new experience. Struggling to get through the week when the jobs keep mounting up is my lot this week. Our YouTube build series is all about what it takes to build a Catama...

After months of modification on our Bows we are finally laminating them to a structural finish. Days of preparation and some extremely hard work we are so proud to have completed the bows and are now ready for final fairing and a new look without compromis...

It is more important to fix a problem that will come back to bite us in years to come if we leave it till later, but Janet is not so impressed with me gong at it again. Butchering our Back Deck to improve access is so important on a boat and using cheap so...

Time for a change of pace and couple of days in the shed and straight into some carbon fabrication of our rudders . Building our Carbon Catamaran Rudders is a project in itself. Simple process but Oh so rewarding , we are so happy with the way these rudder...

With a new staff member I am able to get on with other things that need immediate attention. Having family help means that sometimes things can get a bit personal unlike working with friends , a Dad can get away with blue murder. We are up to choosing the ...

It's not just a boat build here, every facet of the planning and design needs to be taken into account to make this boat our own. Our efforts are really paying off with some nice features that would only be found on custom Catamaran Build. Welcome to this...

It is time to wire up our 240 Volt Boat System and Shore Power to complete the Electrical Compartment. Our Brand New wiring is something to behold and we are so proud of it with the team effort it has taken to complete the system. Our YouTube build serie...

Thinking 3 years ahead is so important when building a boat or you can run into massive problems down the track. A little bit of good luck and good management is what building a project of this size needs to avoid Future Wiring Problems. Our New Catamaran ...

Consider very carefully , the integrity of your design, is your rudder compartment and bow crash bulkhead sealed in the event of a collision or catastrophic failure of your rudder stock. I have built our Catamaran with this as the prime focus, safety for ...

When you spend $12000 on Bi-fold doors you would expect to have an opening that fits and functions properly. In reality, it is all my fault, I couldn't have envisioned it, but there's gonna be a bit of work to set this right. Our YouTube build series is ...

Could it be possible, I am finally getting to the fun bit!!! The Catamaran Systems are finally starting to be installed. Up till now , it has been all about construction, building and modifying, but now it is time t start the long haul of installation. Thi...