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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...
Is this the end of the Gel Coat Spraying? – Custom Catamaran Build Ep355
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Is this the end of the Gel Coat Spraying? – Custom Catamaran Build Ep355

This could possibly be the most important milestone for years as I set about finishing the Gel Coat Spraying on our highly Customised catamaran Build. There is s lot at stake her, get it right and we are done with the outside cosmetic work. Patreon Membe...
Out Comes The Spreadsheet – 42Foot Catamaran Project Build Ep354
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Out Comes The Spreadsheet – 42Foot Catamaran Project Build Ep354

Losing sleep over the ridiculous task I had set for us , Janet cruises in with a project spreadsheet designed to lessen the mind traffic, does it help, perhaps so, but is the workload any smaller as a result, not likely, to launch this beast is going to ta...
One hell of a mess – Some days I just can’t win Ep353
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One hell of a mess – Some days I just can’t win Ep353

I have put it off long enough. The Galley and Heads Benchtops need attention and although they look great, but the mess and the clean up was something else. Making a massive mistake takes a day to recover from and I have only lost my cool a few times dur...
Chainplates and Hard Top // The final major part is complete Ep352
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Chainplates and Hard Top // The final major part is complete Ep352

Talking milestones here everyone, I have officially completed my last modification, I will admit it, it is addictive, changing the design but the final result is so good it is not even worth deliberating over. The Raised Helm Hard Top is the ultimate addit...
A Myriad Of Boat Building Jobs – 12.7mtr Catamaran Build EP351
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A Myriad Of Boat Building Jobs – 12.7mtr Catamaran Build EP351

Who's crazy idea was it to set a launch date. Then work required to launch a massive project like this 12.7mtr Catamaran built from scratch was epic, we were on a mission, the tasks became endless and the Myriad of Boat Building Jobs kept coming hard and f...
The Final Piece of the Puzzle – Catamaran Build Ep350
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The Final Piece of the Puzzle – Catamaran Build Ep350

When you are imagining a Catamaran together it is vital to make every part count, the overall function and cosmetics are every bit as important as the project itself. The final major part of the boat is nearing completion and almost ready to instal, so muc...
Biggest News Ever – Am I Missing Something? Ep349
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Biggest News Ever – Am I Missing Something? Ep349

The preparation is never ending, the scale of work is just crazy and I think as of today I am missing something, biggest news ever, loads of boat building coming up to get her ready for the water. We have invested thousands of hours into our build and eq...
It just wasn’t good enough – Ep348
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It just wasn’t good enough – Ep348

What started as a simple hardtop build has morphed into a far more detailed process than even I expected. To improve on a simple design will increase the versatility and cosmetic of a simple hardtop so, in short, it just wasn't good enough. Thanks for fol...
Not another Modification –  “This one is Huge” Ep347
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Not another Modification – “This one is Huge” Ep347

Take it on, and learn, that is the moral of this story, what you don't know, you need to get into it and learn. The aspects of a massive project like this should not be overlooked as you will need to be the "Jack of All Trades" to pull this off. This week ...
It’s 3 Different Trades in a Day – Boat Building Ep346
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It’s 3 Different Trades in a Day – Boat Building Ep346

This Catamaran Build has tested every skill I have have ever developed , the amount of fabrication, planning and logistics that have been involved really has highlighted the need for a breadth of understanding of every type of trade, some days we can do 3 ...
The Details Really Matter – Custom Catamaran Build Ep345
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The Details Really Matter – Custom Catamaran Build Ep345

The depth of detail required in a Custom Catamaran Build of this size is substantial. From rudders to hardtop customisation and Stainless steel fabrication, there seems to be no end to the range of duties that needs attention and everything is starts to ma...
Carbon Rudder Fabrication – Catamaran Build from Scratch Ep344
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Carbon Rudder Fabrication – Catamaran Build from Scratch Ep344

You not going to be able to keep a Catamaran on track without a decent set of rudders and it's time to get these started. Carbon rudders are my choice and there are so many reasons why I will be carrying a spare. Patreon Membership Thank you for supportin...
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