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Cabin Privacy Coming Right Up – Catamaran Build Ep380
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
The Launch Aftermath – Driving our Catamaran for the very first time. Ep 369
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The Launch Aftermath – Driving our Catamaran for the very first time. Ep 369

It's one thing to Launch a DIY Catamaran, it's another thing driving our Catamaran for the very first time. I have my in trepidations, but it felt So good. Another massive milestone in our "Life On The Hulls". Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting...
It’s The Launch Day Mini Movie (Finally)! Dream Catamaran Launch Ep368
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It’s The Launch Day Mini Movie (Finally)! Dream Catamaran Launch Ep368

The day has finally come. The epic launch day of our own 42foot Catamaran built from Scratch. Emotion, stress, and the logistics of launching this Catamaran took even me by surprise. Join us on site for the massive event that changed our lives forever. P...
48 Hours till Launch – The Pressure Is On EP367
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48 Hours till Launch – The Pressure Is On EP367

Looking back at he countdown here s an element of anxiety that builds every time I think about what had to be done t get this thing to the water. With 48 HOURS till launch, the toll it has taken was considerable , the effort required monumental, how do you...
Counting the Hours Till The Big Move – Complete Catamaran Build Ep366
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Counting the Hours Till The Big Move – Complete Catamaran Build Ep366

How do you cope with the culmination of a 7 year Catamaran Build ? Put a "time limit" on it and count the hours till the boat transport arrives , that's how. 72 Hours out, the whole place is chaos. Ad and sponsorship free videos for the first few days on...
The Countdown starts NOW !! – 5 Days till launch EP365
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The Countdown starts NOW !! – 5 Days till launch EP365

The most striking change in our Custom Catamaran is about to occur as there is no turning back now. The date is set, the team is arriving and the Countdown to Launch Starts NOW. The next 2 videos will show you what it really takes to get this build floatin...
Catamaran Ready for Bottom Paint After 7 Years of Building from Scratch Ep 364
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Catamaran Ready for Bottom Paint After 7 Years of Building from Scratch Ep 364

Believe it or not, this week we have the Catamaran Ready for Bottom Paint with only 12 Days left till we go in the water. Will she be ready for launch? Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting my production - https://www.patreon.com/lifeonthehulls If...
The Tension is Palpable – Catamaran built by us, for us E363
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The Tension is Palpable – Catamaran built by us, for us E363

Jump on board to see what possibly has been the most stressful couple of weeks in my working career. It seems that every part of my working life has been a big project with big consequences, but somehow this Catamaran Build is different, this boat is solel...
Waterproofing a Catamaran ?  // Huge Boat Build Ep362
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Waterproofing a Catamaran ? // Huge Boat Build Ep362

How do you prioritise the massive list of tasks before the launch of a 7 year project. Well, a boat is not a boat without waterproof windows and hatches. This build is on a different level to a kit build, a rebuild, it is the biggest passion project and it...
Carbon Rudders and Thru Hulls – Vital Jobs for Launch Day Ep361
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Carbon Rudders and Thru Hulls – Vital Jobs for Launch Day Ep361

The list of jobs is endless, but to launch our Catamaran there are 2 tasks that cant be ignored, Rudders and Thru Hulls, without them there is no launch day. Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting my production - https://www.patreon.com/lifeonthehull...
18 Day out from Launch – The work ahead is frightening Ep360
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18 Day out from Launch – The work ahead is frightening Ep360

With just 18 Days till the launch of our Dream Custom Catamaran that we have spent the last 7 years building, the list is endless and the pace of getting tasks done, immediately jumps up a notch, if that were even possible. Boat building is about doing as...
The Next 3 Weeks of Crazy –  Complete Catamaran Build Ep359
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The Next 3 Weeks of Crazy – Complete Catamaran Build Ep359

I could never have imagined what having a deadline would mean to me and so many people around me. The family and some friends , have come to the rescue seeing that perhaps our "LAUNCH DATE", may have been just a few months premature, hold on tight, as I tr...
We are 26 Days out from Launch – Arghhh Ep358
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We are 26 Days out from Launch – Arghhh Ep358

With only 26 days to go, the date is set, the whole things comes down to these last few weeks, will we be ready? I say Yes! , but there are a million things to action to get this tub on the water. Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting my production ...
Locking Down The Catamaran Structure – Custom Catamaran Build Ep357
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Locking Down The Catamaran Structure – Custom Catamaran Build Ep357

The transom structure of this catamaran is one of the most critical parts of boat. It is common to see stress cracking in this region and I have built our boat to ensure it's integrity is sound. Actually getting to the bolts has proved to be a major issue ...
Opening Her Eyes – 42 Day till launch Ep356
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Opening Her Eyes – 42 Day till launch Ep356

As we prepare for the launch of our 7 Year Build 42 foot Custom Catamaran things can get a bit testy. Overwhelming stress, and a feeling of frustration boils over occasionally and we wonder what the hell were we thinking thinking that we could ever have bu...
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