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May 30, 2024
Ep031 It’s a giant jigsaw puzzle!!!
This week's issue delves into the intricacies of laminating of the engine bays and skeg region, and I start to see some of the pieces come together whilst working out the bulkhead arrangements for the lower hull. Have fun. Rossco -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Go Back to...
Who says this Fibreglass Boat Builder doesn’t “Do Steel ” Life On The Mold
You wondering what happened to my truck chassis I bought for moving the Cat and Mould.? Well, here's a sneak peak. Videos of the design, build and and concept coming soon. Stay Tuned.Rossco -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Go Back to where this all began at Episode 1: ht...
Ep032 Watch out for the Exotherm!!!!!
Taking a weekend away on our Trailer Sailor we learn a few lessons in safety and I play tetris with the internal modules of the Hull to finish up the laminating in the Hull of our 12mtr Cat. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Go Back to where this all began at Episode 1: ht...
Ep033 Yacht repair and major maintenance issues.
This issue proves that for every minute of fun there is 5 hours of repairs and maintenance. I repair the swing keel on our trailer sailor and deal with a few safety issues that could really change your day. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Go Back to where this all began...
Ep034 This may take some Time!!!
This issue features an epic struggle with the orbital sander and the accurate measuring and placement of bulkhead templates. It certainly has taken some time to get this right. Have fun. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Go Back to where this all began at Episode 1: https:...
Ep035 Logistical Challenges
This video shows some of the logistics in dealing with a massive mould, some steel work and our trailer sailor "Interim": gets it's final anti-fouling ready to be put on the mooring in Jervis Bay. Links : Building Brupeg : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...
Ep036 – The things you see!!!Snorkeling with whalesharks
This issue gets working on our boat boat lift although it's a bit of long one, I take a group sea kayaking in the wilds of Western Australia and experience whale sharks, dolphins,world class snorkeling, and an encounter with a beautiful hammerhead shark, m...
EP037 – I’m back on the Resin!!!!!
This issue I make good on an 8 month old problem when I destroyed my dodgy trailer crane and dig in for a session of laminating that almost did me in. Have fun Guys , I'm back on the resin!! -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Go Back to where this all began at Episode 1: ht...
Ep038 There’s always more core!!!!
This episode I am on a fair dinkum mission to finish the foam core on the hull and laminate the keel line and peel ply the lot for a perfect finish. Welcome to "Life On The Mold". -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Go Back to where this all began at Episode 1: https://www.y...
EP039 The “Obsession” of Boat Building
This issue kicks the hull laminating into touch and there is beginning of the framing of the lifting rig haul out trailer. Big session of sanding grinding and glassing that defines the end of a solid year of work. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Go Back to where this all...
EP040 Isn’t that hull finished yet???
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 Cruising Catamaran. This epi...
Ep041 The Hard Graft – Life On the Hulls – Catamaran Build
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. Patreon ...
Ep042 The F’word comes to mind – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build
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. You thou...
Ep043 It’s a GO’er!!! – LIfe On The Hulls – Catamaran Build
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. Preparing ...
Ep 044 Bulkhead Templating made easy – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build
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...
Ep045- Something to strive for!!! – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build
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 wee...
Ep046 New Gel Coat Machine – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Series
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. Meet my ...
Cat Build Progress Update Nov 2018
Just a quick update as things are getting busy here on the Catamaran Project. I am currently placing everything I have made these last 2 months in place to get the real picture of what I am building. I know it's a short vid but the full episodes to follow ...
Ep047 Gel Coat Spray Gun Nightmare – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Series
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. Patreon ...
Building a Catamaran – Q & A
Building a 12 mtr Catamaran raises many questions and in this Episode I attempt to answer these and put you in the picture. It is a bit of a long one but shows the process and a boat builders way of thinking, whether good or bad. Cheers Rossco. Check out ...
Ep048 Demoulding Internal Boat Modules
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 wee...
Synergy Boatworks Update – Building A Surf Kayak
Building a Fibreglass Surf Kayak -Catching up on pre - christmas orders I have just finished building this Carbon Kevlar High Performance Surf Kayak in Midnight Blue. I will be posting a a complete video series on building all forms of kayaks from surfkay...
Ep049 Bulkheads and Grinding – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build
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. Finally ...
Ep050 The Infinite Struggle – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Series
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 wee...
Ep051 Mould Move Sundays – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Series
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 wee...
Ep052 Making Foam Core Yacht Bulkheads – Life ON The Hulls – Catamaran Build
The decision to build a boat should not be taken lightly. Join me on my DIY Catamaran build. My decision to build a Sailing Catamaran to live on has been one of the biggest decisions in my life, and this foam core boat building channel is the place to see ...
Ep053 – Making Crash Bulkheads – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build
A decision to build a 40 foot Catamaran should not be taken lightly. Join Ross 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 week is all ...
Ep054 How to build a scarfing jig – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Building
A decision to build a 40 foot Catamaran should not be taken lightly. Join me 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 week I set abo...
Ep055 Building the Cabin Sole – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Series
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 wee...
Ep056 Sailing with Dolphins and building sole floors – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build
A decision to build a 40 foot Catamaran should not be taken lightly. Join Ross 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 weeks vid is...
Ep057 Nuisance Odours and Blackwater tank setup – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build
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...
Beers On The Bridgedeck – Alan and Cindy’s Brand New Seawind 1260 Catamaran
This week I was so lucky to be able fuel my need for information and catch up with old friends on board Al and Cindy Nebauer's brand new Seawaind 1260 Catamaran. Al and Cindy's reputation and Sailing Experience is undeniable and to sit and chat over a bee...
Ep058 Gel Coating the large internal stairway – Life On The Hulls – Building a Catamaran
A decision to build a 40 foot Catamaran should not be taken lightly. Join Ross 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. The last of the b...
Ep059 Demoulding the Companionway Module – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build
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. Welcome...
Ep060 “I finally got it in!!” Module Installation – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build
I am on a mission to build a 40 foot Catamaran and a complete Catamaran Fitout pretty much on our own and the enjoy the benefits of sailing and living on a catamaran. This series is all about the blood sweat swearing, logistics and tears involved in buildi...
