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Ep095 Laminating a 20ft Long Bulkhead – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Building Project
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Ep095 Laminating a 20ft Long Bulkhead – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Building Project
It's that time of year again where we all gear up in Santa Outfits and ride our bikes to aid the New South Wales Volunteer Bush Fire Brigades, chuck in a lot of laminating and a visit from my Dear Mum to check out the progress on the Catamaran. Don't for...
  • Dec 21, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:51
Ep096 Aussie Bushfire Prep & Final Bulkhead Laminating – Life On The Hulls – Building a Catamaran
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Ep096 Aussie Bushfire Prep & Final Bulkhead Laminating – Life On The Hulls – Building a Catamaran
This week has been rather disjointed as the Aussie Bushfires rage around us and we grapple with the preparation and tension that goes along with the thought of losing your home and livelihood. My Catamaran project takes a step back in these times as we get...
  • Jan 03, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:11
Ep097 Boat Holding Tanks and Bushfire Update – Life On The Hulls 40ft Catamaran Build
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Ep097 Boat Holding Tanks and Bushfire Update – Life On The Hulls 40ft Catamaran Build
This week's episode comes at a time where most of our beautiful coastal region has been destroyed by Fire Storm conditions and our area has been on emergency alert for some 4 weeks. All we are able to do is prepare , prepare and prepare for threat and Chri...
  • Jan 09, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:35:54
Ep098 Crash Bulkhead Drain Install – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project
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Ep098 Crash Bulkhead Drain Install – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project
I have made a decision to install drains on each of my Bow Crash Bulkheads and the effort to do this is not without issues. A very tight space and some logistics sees the job done and a modification to the cabin sole has given me some more usable headroom ...
  • Jan 17, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:12
Ep099 Finishing Holding Tanks – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project
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Ep099 Finishing Holding Tanks – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project
A mere 8 months on, I have completed the build of my holding tanks amongst a thousand other mini projects, ready to have there fittings put in and painted with a chemical resistant coating. Final fit is perfect, and we unload a container of Delta Sea Kay...
  • Jan 25, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:30:30
100th Episode -Boat Water Tanks Complete!! – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Ep100
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100th Episode -Boat Water Tanks Complete!! – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Ep100
Determined to finish my water storage solution I set about finishing the 2 integrated water tanks in my Catamaran Hull. The summer heat is really taxing in the hull this year but a few changes to working hours and a knowledge on how to play around with the...
  • Jan 31, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:26
Ep101 Seawind Regatta and Extra Water Tanks – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Building
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Ep101 Seawind Regatta and Extra Water Tanks – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Building
Sometimes building a boat can get a bit grinding and it's important to keep your eye on the prize and this week we escape the project for the Annual Seawind Regatta in Northern Sydney. Experience gained in racing has really lifted my knowledge of the tacti...
  • Feb 07, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:34:47
Ep102 Amidships Bulkhead and Freezer Unit Design – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project
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Ep102 Amidships Bulkhead and Freezer Unit Design – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project
As things start to get finished the weight of them is taking it's toll on me as I manually heave things into place and I find myself getting more and more careful about safety and getting things done. Sam and I move Janet out to a unit in Sydney and I sta...
  • Feb 14, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:21:22
Ep103 Laminating Foam Core GRP Partitions – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Building
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Ep103 Laminating Foam Core GRP Partitions – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Building
Big week of laminating here everyone. Batches of work are certainly the way to get ahead as I set up and lay up separate sheets to become robe and cupboard partition . Always a big effort setting up and prepping and my resin spray system machine suffers ...
  • Feb 21, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:21:37
Ep104 Stern Cabin Layouts – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project
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Ep104 Stern Cabin Layouts – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project
Back into the templating phase this episode as the stern double berth takes shape and I work out how to build full size double beds into our Catamaran. My buddy Ron visits Jervis Bay and we build two complete new hardtops for his Seawind 1160 Catamaran to...
  • Feb 28, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:39
Ep105 Back In The Bilges Again!! – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project
Life On The Hulls
Ep105 Back In The Bilges Again!! – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project
I rarely put a day"s work off, as the chemistry and the mental production line that can be Life On The Hulls can be pretty demanding, but when you get a chance to duck out for an amazing day of sailing on a Lagoon 440 Catamaran comes up, jump at it. A day ...
  • Mar 06, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:44
Ep106 Cabin Sole Gluedown – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Project Build
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Ep106 Cabin Sole Gluedown – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Project Build
At long last you may say," he has finally locked down a major section of cabin sole and ready for bulkhead install". This episode is all boat building and the Bridgedeck Hatch Drainage gets done with too much time on my knees , again. Thanks for joining ...
  • Mar 13, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:27:34
Ep107 Catamaran Bulkhead Install Part 1 – Life On The Hulls – Building a Catamaran
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Ep107 Catamaran Bulkhead Install Part 1 – Life On The Hulls – Building a Catamaran
A very exciting day in the build our Catamaran is the Main Bulkhead Install. Dealing with extreme heatwave and humidity we installed the bulkhead, filleted and tabbed in place and gave the Catamaran a backbone.Lots of sanding, filleting, and tabbing in thi...
  • Mar 20, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:21:08
Ep108 Catamaran Bulkhead Install Part II – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project
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Ep108 Catamaran Bulkhead Install Part II – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project
Part 2 of the Catamaran Bulkhead Install in this issue as all goes to plan with some decent filleting and tabbing. Preparation is paramount in the correct tabbing of a main structure and the discomfort of being jammed in a open locker for a couple of days ...
  • Mar 27, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:42
Ep109 Central Bulkhead Install – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project
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Ep109 Central Bulkhead Install – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project
The Central Bulkhead Lockdown is a major milestone in this project as everything stems from it to form the internal structure of this Catamaran. My shin cops another beating and I remove the support structures holding the hulls sides in to reveal a much e...
  • Apr 03, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:32
EP110 Catamaran Hard Top Build – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project
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EP110 Catamaran Hard Top Build – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project
Building some Bimini Hard Tops for my friend Ron in this week's Episode with a quick break down as to how we went about building some pretty nice Hard Top Targa Infills for his Seawind 1160 Cruising Catamaran. Having the Main Bulkheads installed I am now a...
  • Apr 10, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:29:14
Ep111 Catamaran Cabin Sole and Water Tank Done – Life On The Hulls – Building a Catamaran
Life On The Hulls
Ep111 Catamaran Cabin Sole and Water Tank Done – Life On The Hulls – Building a Catamaran
Big week here on the Hulls as the Cabin Sole and Water Tank is "DONE". Having this floor glued down has sped the whole build up immeasurably, as the bulkheads and cabinetry can proceed without the need to climb in and out and permanent structures lock down...
  • Apr 17, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:24:14
Ep112 Cabin Floor Tabbing and Head Mods – Life On The Hulls – Building a 40ft Catamaran
Life On The Hulls
Ep112 Cabin Floor Tabbing and Head Mods – Life On The Hulls – Building a 40ft Catamaran
Both of the forward cabin soles are now glued , filleted and tabbed in place to allow for unbridled access to bulkheads and a seriously happy end to climbing in and out of that very deep bilge.Tabbing the bulkheads is now coming to an end and the structure...
  • Apr 24, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:30
Ep113 It’s a bloody struggle!! – Life On The Hulls – Building A Catamaran
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Ep113 It’s a bloody struggle!! – Life On The Hulls – Building A Catamaran
I am going to fill you in on the constant prep and ridiculous effort of building a Catamaran on my own. I love every aspect of this project, but at times it can be a battle of will and determination when sometimes, things just have to get done. I have f...
  • May 01, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:22:18
Ep114 It’s a bit tight in here – Life On The Hulls – How to build a Catamaran
Life On The Hulls
Ep114 It’s a bit tight in here – Life On The Hulls – How to build a Catamaran
The very snug compartments of a Catamaran can be very challenging to work in, and the effort to get the job done can be somewhat arduous. Squeezing into these tight spots is all part of the gig and I get the bow side bulkhead finished ready for the head mo...
  • May 08, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:16:08
Ep115 Internal Cabin Fitout Framing – Life On The Hulls – Building a Fibreglass Catamaran
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Ep115 Internal Cabin Fitout Framing – Life On The Hulls – Building a Fibreglass Catamaran
Getting some real progress is the order of this week as the internal Cabin modules need framing with FRP Composite Angle. This will allow me to see in real life the space I have to work with for the fitout of shelving and locker spaces in the Master Suite....
  • May 15, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:50
Ep116 Yacht Locker Shelving – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project
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Ep116 Yacht Locker Shelving – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project
Change of pace for me this week and getting into some detail with the working out and build of some Yacht Locker Shelving in foam core. I am obsessed with eliminating the squeaks from my Catamaran and it starts with not having MDF and melamine house style ...
  • May 22, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:31
Ep117 Not quite choosing the drapes – Life On The Hulls – Building a Fibreglass Catamaran
Life On The Hulls
Ep117 Not quite choosing the drapes – Life On The Hulls – Building a Fibreglass Catamaran
Working out a method and completing the shelving in the Main Cabin Stateroom sees the future for the rest of the build. Taking time to do things right and all foam core shelving see me solve the problem of creaking and squeaks in boat lockers. I know " I a...
  • May 29, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:26:00
Ep118 Fuel Tank Sole Lockdown – Life On The Hulls – Building a Fibreglass Catamaran
Life On The Hulls
Ep118 Fuel Tank Sole Lockdown – Life On The Hulls – Building a Fibreglass Catamaran
Major events like the Catamaran Fuel Tank Sole Lockdown can take days even though the actual process is less than an hour it often takes days of work to get even the simplest things done. Spending time with family often gets put aside when you are building...
  • Jun 05, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:47
Ep119 Foam Core Cabin Partitions – Life On The Hulls – Fibreglass Catamaran Building
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Ep119 Foam Core Cabin Partitions – Life On The Hulls – Fibreglass Catamaran Building
I feel like I am starting to career ahead with the install of the Foam Core Cabin Partitions. Revealing the true size of my cabin and storage space. Strength and quality of construction is the focus of my efforts in this weeks video. Patreon Membership Th...
  • Jun 12, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:16:26
Ep120 Yacht cabin structure with a little bit of ASMR – Building a Fibreglass Catamaran
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Ep120 Yacht cabin structure with a little bit of ASMR – Building a Fibreglass Catamaran
There aren't many meditative things about boat building. It's dusty, noisy uncomfortable and very very hard work. This week, after being enlightened to the phenomena of ASMR, I decided that the youtube world of boat building was missing out on something.I ...
  • Jun 19, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:24:20
Ep121 Yacht internal adjustments required – Life On The Hulls – Building A Catamaran
Life On The Hulls
Ep121 Yacht internal adjustments required – Life On The Hulls – Building A Catamaran
Painful and critical decision making leads to some major decisions this week as I discover the Art of Modification to ensure a correct fit and a solid form going forward. The Foam Core construction of this catamaran creates a lightweight and strong boat bu...
  • Jun 26, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:02
Ep122 Securing Boat Diesel Tanks – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build
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Ep122 Securing Boat Diesel Tanks – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build
Amongst a hoard of other jobs, working out how to secure things in a boat as I lock down the Catamaran soles is time consuming in itself. This week securing Boat Diesel Tanks comes to the fore before the final adjustment of the floor level. Sometimes I fee...
  • Jul 03, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:06
Ep123 Integrated Fresh Water Tanks Finished – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Series
Life On The Hulls
Ep123 Integrated Fresh Water Tanks Finished – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Series
To finish a stage of the boat is a real motivator and the completion of the Fresh Water Tanks is exactly what I need to spur me on. Locking down one of the last pieces of Catamaran Sole is the most satisfying part of the project so far as means less danger...
  • Jul 10, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:20
Ep124 Subfloor Systems – Blackwater Tank completion – Building a Fibreglass Catamaran
Life On The Hulls
Ep124 Subfloor Systems – Blackwater Tank completion – Building a Fibreglass Catamaran
The installation of our blackwater system has taken some serious thought indeed. Subfloor systems require considerable thought and planning and I am almost there. I feel like I have been talking about Blackwater for years, but this week I put an end to tha...
  • Jul 17, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:28:00
Ep125 Strange Odours in the Hull – I am building a 40ft Catamaran
Life On The Hulls
Ep125 Strange Odours in the Hull – I am building a 40ft Catamaran
This week is a bit of a milestone as the Sole is of our Catamaran is finally completed.The last piece of the floor puzzle takes a bit of time to establish as the Portside Head Module need to be perfectly positioned in order to make sure the adjustments ahe...
  • Jul 24, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:02
Ep126 Awake All Night Is She Sinking – I am building a 40ft Catamaran
Life On The Hulls
Ep126 Awake All Night Is She Sinking – I am building a 40ft Catamaran
Getting Older, or just plain forgetful, this week highlights the need for a conscious checklist to make sure things are done right. Lots of second guessing and downright anger with myself in this week's issue. Cheers Rossco Patreon Membership Thank you f...
  • Jul 31, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:29:50
Ep127 – Reinforcing Foam Core Stair Module – Fibreglass 40 ft Catamaran Build
Life On The Hulls
Ep127 – Reinforcing Foam Core Stair Module – Fibreglass 40 ft Catamaran Build
This week is all about getting the large companionway all strengthened for installation. Taking the preparation time and Reinforcing Foam Core Stair Module this is an all boat building video with a small admission of lack of preparedness with the Trailer S...
  • Aug 07, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:34:05
Ep128 Installing Electrical and Data Conduits – Complete Catamaran Build Series
Life On The Hulls
Ep128 Installing Electrical and Data Conduits – Complete Catamaran Build Series
Installing Electrical and Data Conduits in this week's Life On The Hulls Episode took some working out and I think I now have a method that is going to give excellent access and a sound mounting procedure to avoid the age old spaghetti junction issue so co...
  • Aug 14, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:21:01
Ep129 Tidying Up Underfloor Conduits – Complete Catamaran Build
Life On The Hulls
Ep129 Tidying Up Underfloor Conduits – Complete Catamaran Build
Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting my production - https://www.patreon.com/lifeonthehulls If you would like to contribute to our project you can make very appreciated donations to this Pay Pal Me Link : https://paypal.me/synergyboatworks Thank...
  • Aug 21, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:50
This is a very appropriate video at this time – Sailing in the Whitsunday Islands
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This is a very appropriate video at this time – Sailing in the Whitsunday Islands
At the risk of losing subscribers I offer this little video of a beautiful sunset of me with my guitar and a very appropriate tune wishing everyone could be up here sailing with me. More for the die hard supporters that will tolerate me singing and out com...
  • Aug 25, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:02:32

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