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Ep115 Internal Cabin Fitout Framing – Life On The Hulls – Building a Fibreglass Catamaran
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Ep115 Internal Cabin Fitout Framing – Life On The Hulls – Building a Fibreglass Catamaran

Getting some real progress is the order of this week as the internal Cabin modules need framing with FRP Composite Angle. This will allow me to see in real life the space I have to work with for the fitout of shelving and locker spaces in the Master Suite....
  • May 15, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:50
Ep114 It’s a bit tight in here – Life On The Hulls – How to build a Catamaran
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Ep114 It’s a bit tight in here – Life On The Hulls – How to build a Catamaran

The very snug compartments of a Catamaran can be very challenging to work in, and the effort to get the job done can be somewhat arduous. Squeezing into these tight spots is all part of the gig and I get the bow side bulkhead finished ready for the head mo...
  • May 08, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:16:08
Ep113 It’s a bloody struggle!! – Life On The Hulls – Building A Catamaran
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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 f...
  • May 01, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:22:18
Ep112 Cabin Floor Tabbing and Head Mods – Life On The Hulls – Building a 40ft Catamaran
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Ep112 Cabin Floor Tabbing and Head Mods – Life On The Hulls – Building a 40ft Catamaran

Both of the forward cabin soles are now glued , filleted and tabbed in place to allow for unbridled access to bulkheads and a seriously happy end to climbing in and out of that very deep bilge.Tabbing the bulkheads is now coming to an end and the structure...
  • Apr 24, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:30
Ep111 Catamaran Cabin Sole and Water Tank Done – Life On The Hulls – Building a Catamaran
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Ep111 Catamaran Cabin Sole and Water Tank Done – Life On The Hulls – Building a Catamaran

Big week here on the Hulls as the Cabin Sole and Water Tank is "DONE". Having this floor glued down has sped the whole build up immeasurably, as the bulkheads and cabinetry can proceed without the need to climb in and out and permanent structures lock down...
  • Apr 17, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:24:14
EP110 Catamaran Hard Top Build – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project
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EP110 Catamaran Hard Top Build – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project

Building some Bimini Hard Tops for my friend Ron in this week's Episode with a quick break down as to how we went about building some pretty nice Hard Top Targa Infills for his Seawind 1160 Cruising Catamaran. Having the Main Bulkheads installed I am now a...
  • Apr 10, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:29:14
Ep109 Central Bulkhead Install – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project
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Ep109 Central Bulkhead Install – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project

The Central Bulkhead Lockdown is a major milestone in this project as everything stems from it to form the internal structure of this Catamaran. My shin cops another beating and I remove the support structures holding the hulls sides in to reveal a much e...
  • Apr 03, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:32
Ep108 Catamaran Bulkhead Install Part II – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project
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Ep108 Catamaran Bulkhead Install Part II – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project

Part 2 of the Catamaran Bulkhead Install in this issue as all goes to plan with some decent filleting and tabbing. Preparation is paramount in the correct tabbing of a main structure and the discomfort of being jammed in a open locker for a couple of days ...
  • Mar 27, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:42
Ep107 Catamaran Bulkhead Install Part 1 – Life On The Hulls – Building a Catamaran
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Ep107 Catamaran Bulkhead Install Part 1 – Life On The Hulls – Building a Catamaran

A very exciting day in the build our Catamaran is the Main Bulkhead Install. Dealing with extreme heatwave and humidity we installed the bulkhead, filleted and tabbed in place and gave the Catamaran a backbone.Lots of sanding, filleting, and tabbing in thi...
  • Mar 20, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:21:08
Ep106 Cabin Sole Gluedown – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Project Build
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Ep106 Cabin Sole Gluedown – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Project Build

At long last you may say," he has finally locked down a major section of cabin sole and ready for bulkhead install". This episode is all boat building and the Bridgedeck Hatch Drainage gets done with too much time on my knees , again. Thanks for joining ...
  • Mar 13, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:27:34
Ep105 Back In The Bilges Again!! – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project
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Ep105 Back In The Bilges Again!! – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project

I rarely put a day"s work off, as the chemistry and the mental production line that can be Life On The Hulls can be pretty demanding, but when you get a chance to duck out for an amazing day of sailing on a Lagoon 440 Catamaran comes up, jump at it. A day ...
  • Mar 06, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:44
Ep104 Stern Cabin Layouts – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project
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Ep104 Stern Cabin Layouts – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project

Back into the templating phase this episode as the stern double berth takes shape and I work out how to build full size double beds into our Catamaran. My buddy Ron visits Jervis Bay and we build two complete new hardtops for his Seawind 1160 Catamaran to...
  • Feb 28, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:39
Ep103 Laminating Foam Core GRP Partitions – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Building
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Ep103 Laminating Foam Core GRP Partitions – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Building

Big week of laminating here everyone. Batches of work are certainly the way to get ahead as I set up and lay up separate sheets to become robe and cupboard partition . Always a big effort setting up and prepping and my resin spray system machine suffers ...
  • Feb 21, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:21:37
Ep102 Amidships Bulkhead and Freezer Unit Design – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project
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Ep102 Amidships Bulkhead and Freezer Unit Design – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project

As things start to get finished the weight of them is taking it's toll on me as I manually heave things into place and I find myself getting more and more careful about safety and getting things done. Sam and I move Janet out to a unit in Sydney and I sta...
  • Feb 14, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:21:22
Ep101 Seawind Regatta and Extra Water Tanks – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Building
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Ep101 Seawind Regatta and Extra Water Tanks – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Building

Sometimes building a boat can get a bit grinding and it's important to keep your eye on the prize and this week we escape the project for the Annual Seawind Regatta in Northern Sydney. Experience gained in racing has really lifted my knowledge of the tacti...
  • Feb 07, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:34:47
100th Episode -Boat Water Tanks Complete!! – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Ep100
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100th Episode -Boat Water Tanks Complete!! – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Ep100

Determined to finish my water storage solution I set about finishing the 2 integrated water tanks in my Catamaran Hull. The summer heat is really taxing in the hull this year but a few changes to working hours and a knowledge on how to play around with the...
  • Jan 31, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:26
Ep099 Finishing Holding Tanks – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project
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Ep099 Finishing Holding Tanks – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project

A mere 8 months on, I have completed the build of my holding tanks amongst a thousand other mini projects, ready to have there fittings put in and painted with a chemical resistant coating. Final fit is perfect, and we unload a container of Delta Sea Kay...
  • Jan 25, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:30:30
Ep098 Crash Bulkhead Drain Install – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project
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Ep098 Crash Bulkhead Drain Install – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project

I have made a decision to install drains on each of my Bow Crash Bulkheads and the effort to do this is not without issues. A very tight space and some logistics sees the job done and a modification to the cabin sole has given me some more usable headroom ...
  • Jan 17, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:12
Ep097 Boat Holding Tanks and Bushfire Update – Life On The Hulls 40ft Catamaran Build
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Ep097 Boat Holding Tanks and Bushfire Update – Life On The Hulls 40ft Catamaran Build

This week's episode comes at a time where most of our beautiful coastal region has been destroyed by Fire Storm conditions and our area has been on emergency alert for some 4 weeks. All we are able to do is prepare , prepare and prepare for threat and Chri...
  • Jan 09, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:35:54
Ep096 Aussie Bushfire Prep & Final Bulkhead Laminating – Life On The Hulls – Building a Catamaran
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Ep096 Aussie Bushfire Prep & Final Bulkhead Laminating – Life On The Hulls – Building a Catamaran

This week has been rather disjointed as the Aussie Bushfires rage around us and we grapple with the preparation and tension that goes along with the thought of losing your home and livelihood. My Catamaran project takes a step back in these times as we get...
  • Jan 03, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:11
Ep095 Laminating a 20ft Long Bulkhead – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Building Project
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Ep095 Laminating a 20ft Long Bulkhead – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Building Project

It's that time of year again where we all gear up in Santa Outfits and ride our bikes to aid the New South Wales Volunteer Bush Fire Brigades, chuck in a lot of laminating and a visit from my Dear Mum to check out the progress on the Catamaran. Don't for...
  • Dec 21, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:51
Ep094 Fibreglassing Plywood – Life On The Hulls – Building a Fibreglass Catamaran
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Ep094 Fibreglassing Plywood – Life On The Hulls – Building a Fibreglass Catamaran

Part 2 of the Epic main bulkhead laminating session takes the smaller component bulkheads to a new level when templating and detail becomes paramount. Making sure everything fits in place and a real sense of the space within the catamaran'. Slovenia, bec...
  • Dec 13, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:29:47
Ep093 Laminating Plywood Bulkheads – Life On The Hulls Building a Catamaran
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Ep093 Laminating Plywood Bulkheads – Life On The Hulls Building a Catamaran

I have been dreading the laminating of the plywood bulkheads in my Catamaran since day one, and to be honest, it was a simple process with lots of prep and careful attention to detail. The individual bulkhead parts were easily handled and a great result. ...
  • Dec 06, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:30:14
Ep092 Major Bulkhead Scarfing – Scarfing jig – Catamaran Build Project
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Ep092 Major Bulkhead Scarfing – Scarfing jig – Catamaran Build Project

The larger jobs in this build take on new meaning when the heat sets in and this summer is already a belter here in Australia. Scarfing of the remainder of the forward bulkheads has been on the list for a while and this week I deal with the start of the bu...
  • Nov 29, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:21:30
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