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EP025- Mold Tour, But Wait , There’s More…………..
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EP025- Mold Tour, But Wait , There’s More…………..

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. A rare insight into a boat builder's passion a...
  • Mar 23, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:29
Ep024 I wont be restoring this, any time soon.
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Ep024 I wont be restoring this, any time soon.

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. Look, by now, you know I Iove a good project, but w...
  • Mar 14, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:30
Ep023 – It’s brought me to my knees ( Again )
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Ep023 – It’s brought me to my knees ( Again )

Bridgedeck week brings with it, a load of extra prep and my knees are on the edge. Digging deep I am glad to be on to the foam core and back on my feet. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Go Back to where this all began at Episode 1: -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
  • Mar 09, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:16:36
Ep022 – Get Your Head Straight Son
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Ep022 – Get Your Head Straight Son

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. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Go Back to where this all began at Episode 1: -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
  • Mar 04, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:12:46
Ep021 – I have a problem!!!
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Ep021 – I have a problem!!!

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 -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Go Back to where this all began at Episode 1: -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
  • Feb 23, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:21:50
Ep020 – Removing the Diff from our Boat Yard Trailer
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Ep020 – Removing the Diff from our Boat Yard Trailer

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 biodome that is Life On The Mould....
  • Feb 08, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:36
Ep019 Viscious Creatures
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Ep019 Viscious Creatures

The boat yard truck trailer gets a stripping and I finish the foam core on the chamfer panels and hull of the big cat. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Go Back to where this all began at Episode 1: -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
  • Jan 28, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:16:20
Ep018 When Projects collide – Life On The Hulls – Building a 40 Foot Catamaran
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Ep018 When Projects collide – Life On The Hulls – Building a 40 Foot Catamaran

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 episode I buy a trailer sailer and realise that...
  • Jan 22, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:26:01
Ep017 – Back to The Grind ( Literally)
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Ep017 – Back to The Grind ( Literally)

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. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Go Back to where this all began at Episode 1: -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
  • Jan 10, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:10:36
Ep016 Foam core installation on Catamaran Hull Sides
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Ep016 Foam core installation on Catamaran Hull Sides

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 episode my workshop tent copps a beating bot...
  • Jan 02, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:16:08
Ep015 Detailed Composite Material Discussion Tech Talk
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Ep015 Detailed Composite Material Discussion Tech Talk

This Episode concentrates on the reinforcements used in the build with a detailed explanation of the substrate qualities including Foam Core and Stitched Fabrics. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Go Back to where this all began at Episode 1: -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
  • Dec 07, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:32:01
Ep 014 – Layer by layer getting it done
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Ep 014 – Layer by layer getting it done

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. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Go Back to where this all began at ...
  • Nov 30, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:12:37
Ep013 Catamaran Bathroom Module Laminating and Build
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Ep013 Catamaran Bathroom Module Laminating and Build

In this Episode the Port Bathroom Mold is restored , laminated , and demolded ready for installation into the Hull. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Go Back to where this all began at Episode 1: -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
  • Nov 15, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:13:33
Ep012 The Real Work Begins
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Ep012 The Real Work Begins

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 hull Structure. Considered to be the most im...
  • Nov 12, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:10:14
Ep011 Tech Talk Laminating and Build Process – 40ft Catamaran Build
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Ep011 Tech Talk Laminating and Build Process – 40ft 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 episode is all about the technical detail, and...
  • Nov 07, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:22:24
Ep010 How to Spray Gel Coat for a Catamaran Hull
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Ep010 How to Spray Gel Coat for a Catamaran Hull

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 10 marks the real start to the build with e...
  • Oct 28, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:09:59
Ep009 How much polishing can a Koala Bear?
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Ep009 How much polishing can a Koala Bear?

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 Episode, I spray up and laminate some small...
  • Oct 24, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:16:53
Ep008 Demoulding the Starboard head module
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Ep008 Demoulding the Starboard head module

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 Episode I complete the Bathroom head module...
  • Oct 12, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:07
Ep007 Techy Talk – How to Set Up up a Gel Coat and Fibreglassing System
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Ep007 Techy Talk – How to Set Up up a Gel Coat and Fibreglassing System

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 correct catalysation and delivery of clean d...
  • Oct 05, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:57
Ep006 You may think I am bleating, but I think I am entitled to it.
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Ep006 You may think I am bleating, but I think I am entitled to it.

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 a series of videos that shows the ups and d...
  • Sep 26, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:10
Ep005 Blame it all on Ron – Catamaran Build Life On The Hulls.
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Ep005 Blame it all on Ron – Catamaran Build Life On The Hulls.

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 in a series of videos that shows the ups an...
  • Sep 09, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:13:24
Life On The Hulls – Sydney International Boat Show
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Life On The Hulls – Sydney International Boat Show

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 cabins and check out the plumbing, the atta...
  • Aug 06, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:05:30
Ep004 Buffing Scratches from Gel Coat.
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Ep004 Buffing Scratches from Gel Coat.

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 Episode I finally join the hull mould sectio...
  • Aug 01, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:24
Catamaran Hull Gel Coat
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Catamaran Hull Gel Coat

Gel Coating a Catamaran Mold. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Go Back to where this all began at Episode 1: -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
  • Jul 25, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:04:56
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