This issue delves into the limits of human tolerance as I persevere with the removal of the foam core that has created a nightmare for me.
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Go Back to where this all began at Episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cay7VPQw3AU&t=2s
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Getting all excited I got ahead of myself only to realise there is an issue with the internal modules for my Catamaran. Seeing the truck chassis boat trolley go into place gives me some joy in this weeks episode
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This week , saw a concerted effort to sandwiching the contour foam in the hull sections and stripping the rolling truck chassis in readiness for moving it under the boat for construction of the hydraulic jack system. Summer is here and it's getting hot in...
The boat yard truck trailer gets a stripping and I finish the foam core on the chamfer panels and hull of the big cat.
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Go Back to where this all began at Episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cay7VPQw3AU&t=2s
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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.
This epi...
Episode 17 brings the demolition of a truck chassis for our boat yard trolley, and I complete the hull side foam core and lamination in readiness for a 2 week holiday in Canada.
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Go Back to where this all began at Episode 1: https://www.you...
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.
In this ...
This Episode concentrates on the reinforcements used in the build with a detailed explanation of the substrate qualities including Foam Core and Stitched Fabrics.
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Go Back to where this all began at Episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
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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In this Episode the Port Bathroom Mold is restored , laminated , and demolded ready for installation into the Hull.
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Go Back to where this all began at Episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cay7VPQw3AU&t=2s
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Episode 12 sees us getting sticky with the first layer going down on the Hull of our 40 Foot Catamaran Mold. A full day of laminating Vinyl Ester Resin and a layer of Fibreglass Cloth form the Skin Coat or Tie Layer that bonds the outside Gel Coat to the ...
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.
This ep...
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.
Episode...
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.
In this...
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.
In this...
This Episode I go into technical detail as to the major equipment used in the Gel Coating and Laminating of our 40 foot Cruising Catamaran.
Setting up a professional system can be daunting and I have established the best system for my project that ensures ...
This episode I complete the Hull Mould Restoration and make some major progress on the internal modules that will form the inside of our 40 foot Cruising Catamaran.
A decision to build a 40 foot Catamaran should not be taken lightly. Join Ross Boardman in...
In this episode I have restored the starboard staircase and laminate and demould it with some unexpected grief. The jigsaw puzzle this project is begins to take shape.
A decision to build a 40 foot Catamaran should not be taken lightly. Join Ross Boardman...
I thought I had better spend a bit of time specking out some of the outfitting of a 40 ft catamaran well in advance so Janet and I spent
a few days in and on the Cats on display at the Sydney International Boat Show. Here I could pull up the soles of the...
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.
In this ...
Gel Coating a Catamaran Mold.
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Go Back to where this all began at Episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cay7VPQw3AU&t=2s
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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.
"My LIfe on The Mold" is periodically interrupted by "My Life On The Water" conducting our Sea Kayaking Tours, Courses and Sea Kayak Travel. I just had to share this video as it is a perfect representation of the incredible region I "Live in and Live for" ...
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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