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Ep130 Port Side Companionway Install Finally! – Complete Catamaran Build Series
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Ep130 Port Side Companionway Install Finally! – Complete Catamaran Build Series
At last, the man handling of the biggest module is done, glued down and ready for tabbing and bonding to the sole. What a journey that has been , 18 months of in and out, up and down, many helpers and loads of work. Nice weekend sailing on board Zero Gravi...
  • Aug 28, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:29:15
Ep131 Round the World Sailing – Beers On The Bridgedeck
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Ep131 Round the World Sailing – Beers On The Bridgedeck
A bit of a change up for this weeks episode as we discuss Dreams about Sailing around the world with funny stories and issues about safety and ending up in bed with strange women. Close friends, John and Tracy Charles discuss achieving a life long dream wh...
  • Sep 04, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:50:29
Ep0132 – Cutting doors and Major Steps – Catamaran Build Series
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Ep0132 – Cutting doors and Major Steps – Catamaran Build Series
The ultimate joy in boat building comes when you complete something that will change the course of the build. Cutting Doors and Major Steps Tabbing makes for life changing access and an easing of the perpetual climbing and scurrying up and down the raw gla...
  • Sep 10, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:29
Ep133 Strengthening the Portside Bathroom Module Part 1
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Ep133 Strengthening the Portside Bathroom Module Part 1
This week is all about Strengthening the Portside Bathroom Module. Preparation and some precise laminating assists in keeping the weight down, and reinforcing the areas that will ensure the stricture. Rather than slather reinforcement layers all over the t...
  • Sep 17, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:16:48
Ep134 – Dad and Son Butting Heads – Catamaran Building Series
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Ep134 – Dad and Son Butting Heads – Catamaran Building Series
The classic, father and son battle of wills, and in this case heads as we muscle the Port Head module into a flexible position to enable access whilst making the whole unit movable up and down to allow for perfect fitment into the future. "Father and Son b...
  • Sep 24, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:30:33
Ep135 Yanmar Engine Bearers and Engine Rooms
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Ep135 Yanmar Engine Bearers and Engine Rooms
Take the help when you can,as my son Sammo hangs around and gets his hands dirty helping move engine modules out of the engine rooms and draws up a template that will confirm my engine bearer placement. Good bit of boat building in this issue and even a ta...
  • Oct 02, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:01
Yanmar Engine Removal Teaser – Life On The Hulls
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Yanmar Engine Removal Teaser – Life On The Hulls
Get a load of this, Yanmar Engine Removal - Test fitting our 2 Yanmar Engines was a big deal and removing them was equally as big. Janet and I spent a lovely Husband and Wife quality time day getting to know our new machines. Stay tuned to this channel t...
  • Oct 06, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:18
EP136 Catamaran Deck Mould Planning and Crocodiles
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EP136 Catamaran Deck Mould Planning and Crocodiles
Thinking into the future, the deck mould preparation can begin. Looking towards the container shelter tent and flipping the lid for the laminating. Finishing up the engine bolster lamination, and a mad rush to Queensland before the border lockdown and a vi...
  • Oct 09, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:27
Ep137 – Catamaran Engine Room -Bearers and Modules
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Ep137 – Catamaran Engine Room -Bearers and Modules
The Engine Room in my Catamaran has taken a great deal of work and planning and this week I begin the reinforcement and construction of the final Engine Bearers for the 2 Yanmar 4JH57 Motors. Using aged hardwood for the bearers will provide a solid foundat...
  • Oct 16, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:48
Ep138 Bilge Work Almost Done – Catamaran Engine Rooms
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Ep138 Bilge Work Almost Done – Catamaran Engine Rooms
Finishing the bilge work will strike a major milestone in this project but with the most complicated region of the boat being dealt with here, the Catamaran Engine Rooms, it is vital that it is built strong and able to withstand the torque and vibration th...
  • Oct 23, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:02
EP139 Dual Yanmar 4JH57 Engine Installs – Dry fitting Catamaran Engines
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EP139 Dual Yanmar 4JH57 Engine Installs – Dry fitting Catamaran Engines
Simply put - a brilliant day for us here on the hulls as we determine the fit and placement of our amazing Yanmar 4jh57Engines. Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting my production - https://www.patreon.com/lifeonthehulls If you would like to contr...
  • Oct 30, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:24:23
Ep140 Yanmar Engine and Drive Position Alignment
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Ep140 Yanmar Engine and Drive Position Alignment
Dry fitting an engine can be a bit of a task but finding the correct position for the shaft can be another matter altogether. Fun and games this week and squeezing into tight spaces. Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting my production - https://www....
  • Nov 06, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:16
Ep141 Engine Removal and Chartering a Seawind 1260 Sailing the Whitsunday Islands
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Ep141 Engine Removal and Chartering a Seawind 1260 Sailing the Whitsunday Islands
After three years of talking about the lifestyle of Catamaran Cruising it was time for Janet and I to find out if we really like it, the verdict, you tell us. A two week charter holiday Sailing in the Whitsunday Uslands concreted our thinking and we are in...
  • Nov 12, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:21:45
Ep142 Installing The Dead Glass in the Catamaran
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Ep142 Installing The Dead Glass in the Catamaran
Installing the dead glass in this case , or dead wood in traditional boatbuilding speak is an essential part of any stern drive boat. The beefing up of this region of the hulls is a major step forward and the completion of the bilges under my Engine rooms ...
  • Nov 19, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:00
EP143 – Demoulding the Hull preparations.Complete Catamaran Build
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EP143 – Demoulding the Hull preparations.Complete Catamaran Build
An almost critical error is averted this week as the penultimate demoulding process looms after 3 years of work. Clearly demonstrates why we need to think things through over and over to ensure all of our ducks are in a line. Welcome to boat building 101. ...
  • Nov 26, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:05
Ep144 Engine Room Module Installation – At Last.
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Ep144 Engine Room Module Installation – At Last.
Months of work culminate this week in the final install of both of our Engine Room Modules. Plenty of prep and boat building this week as these parts will be a real assett to my final Catamaran Build. Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting my product...
  • Dec 04, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:24:36
Ep145 Engine Module to Hull Integration
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Ep145 Engine Module to Hull Integration
Hey everyone.What a week. After last weekend I can now say it really is " Life On The Hulls". Careful integration of the engine room modules is the order of the day in this week's video and some huge news. Have fun - Ross. Patreon Membership Thank you fo...
  • Dec 11, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:10
Ep146 Finishing the Lifting Rig for Demoulding
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Ep146 Finishing the Lifting Rig for Demoulding
Exciting times here on the Hulls as the demoulding day is nearing. This week I revisit the Lifting Trailer Rig that I started building 2 years ago and finalise the lifting structure with some grinding, welding and manoeuvring to establish a bit of a proces...
  • Dec 17, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:21
Ep147 The heat is on in every way, bad day on the Hulls.
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Ep147 The heat is on in every way, bad day on the Hulls.
The logistics and planning for the demoulding of a 40ft catamaran hull are many and of course sometimes things don't go exactly as planned . With extreme heat and a need to "Get the job done" a lack of attention to finer details can lead to safety issues, ...
  • Dec 25, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:33
Ep148 – Ticking off the “TO DO” List for Demoulding the Catamaran Hull.
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Ep148 – Ticking off the “TO DO” List for Demoulding the Catamaran Hull.
With the Demoulding of our Catamaran Hull rapidly approaching the "To Do List" is ever increasing , and in this issue, I set about Ticking off the "TO DO" List. It's more about being ready and ensuring all things go to plan. Patreon Membership Thank you ...
  • Jan 01, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:15:13
Ep149 Epic Day On The Hulls
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Ep149 Epic Day On The Hulls
Getting things sorted for the Ultimate day in his project so far turned out to be one of the biggest days I have put in since starting the project. The line up of jobs seemed endless, and the result was a well orchestrated culmination of 3 years of hard wo...
  • Jan 07, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:30:38
Ep150 Demoulding our Catamaran Hull “The Movie”
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Ep150 Demoulding our Catamaran Hull “The Movie”
You are all invited to the "Life On The Hulls" worksite to help me get this humungous hull out of the Mould. Put on your work boots, slap on some sunscreen and and pair of gloves and help me problem solve this defining moment in a massive project. You will...
  • Jan 14, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 01:00:44
EP151 -In The Aftermath
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EP151 -In The Aftermath
In the wake of the biggest day of this Catamaran Build Project there is no rest to savour the fantastic result of the demoulding of the Hull in last week's episode.. Work to be done and Christmas deliveries to be made for our Kayaking Business in this epis...
  • Jan 22, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:15:50
Ep152 – The Clean Up and Competition Time
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Ep152 – The Clean Up and Competition Time
Dealing with the clean up and retro work involved in the demoulding is ongoing as I plan the next few months of boat building. The small blemishes on the hull are being addresses and there is a chance to win some "Life On The Hulls" Gear if you can correct...
  • Jan 29, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:53
Ep153 Starting on the Home Comforts – Guessing Comp Closed, thanks for the entries.
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Ep153 Starting on the Home Comforts – Guessing Comp Closed, thanks for the entries.
Before I can build the deck top I have to make sure all of the big ticket items are in place and the huge central piece of the catamaran gets a look in this week. From manhandling an 800kg mould on my own, to days of hand polishing this Dinette Module will...
  • Feb 06, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:11
Ep154 – Polishing Techniques and Guessing Comp Winners Announced
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Ep154 – Polishing Techniques and Guessing Comp Winners Announced
And the Hull Weight Is !. This week I announce the winner of our guessing competition and 3 lucky winners will be receiving a "Life On The Hulls" T-shirt and Supporters Mug sent directly to them from our Tee Spring Store. Plenty of technique and info in th...
  • Feb 11, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:23
Ep155 Fabricating a Catamaran Salon Lounge Part
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Ep155 Fabricating a Catamaran Salon Lounge Part
A big week this episode including Gel Coating and heaps of laminating. Fabricating a Catamaran Salon Dinette takes a load of hard work and the first three layers are the crucial beginning to a production part. Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting m...
  • Feb 19, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:50
Ep156 Project Planning a Catamaran Build & Foam Core Install on the Dinette Module
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Ep156 Project Planning a Catamaran Build & Foam Core Install on the Dinette Module
Sometimes it takes a common sense and real life approach to get a a project on track and this week I realise my role in this build. Project Planning a Catamaran Build is a detailed process and after a session with Janet things are set in motion. Completion...
  • Feb 26, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:09
Ep157 – That’s a “Flippen Big Deck” – Scary Stuff
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Ep157 – That’s a “Flippen Big Deck” – Scary Stuff
It's been a long time coming and here it is, the deck mould gets the attention it deserves and we reach another Project Milestone. It feel like every week is a milestone of late, but a mould of this size hanging in the air is a very scary site. Have fun, I...
  • Mar 05, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:26:18
Ep158 – Risky Business Demoulding a Part – Complete Catamaran Build
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Ep158 – Risky Business Demoulding a Part – Complete Catamaran Build
I know I am risking it but when I suggest working on the Catamaran on the weekends I am really taking my life into my own hands. There is Danger in the air with this video as I nearly crush Janet and damage the module after all that hard work. Cheers Ross...
  • Mar 11, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:27:02
Ep159- The Catamaran Deck Mould Shelter
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Ep159- The Catamaran Deck Mould Shelter
A whole new phase begins with this Catamaran Build as I prepare the shelter for the fabrication of the Deck Part. Being frugal this Container shelter is a bit smaller than the deck mould so I was able to save $4000 on this shelter , but there is a couple o...
  • Mar 18, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:24:16
EP160 – Safe from the Rain – Complete Catamaran Build
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EP160 – Safe from the Rain – Complete Catamaran Build
Feeling like I left last week's episode in the air, here it is, the final completion of the Catamaran Deck Shelter., not without it's dramas as always, sometimes a bit of intelligence and reading the instruction manual goes a long long way. Cheers Everyo...
  • Mar 25, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:25:27
Ep161 – Catamaran Deck Mould Repair Part 1
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Ep161 – Catamaran Deck Mould Repair Part 1
Now I am under cover and sheltered from the wettest season ever, I am been able to take to the repairs required to complete the mould Preparation. Repairing a mould like this is a massive undertaking after 40 years of sitting idle there is dirt, damage, an...
  • Apr 02, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:24:07
EP162 Catamaran Mould Repair – Grunt Work Part 2
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EP162 Catamaran Mould Repair – Grunt Work Part 2
Getting prepared for the deck gel coat and laminate is a mammoth task with many repairs and modifications. Part 2 of this process is at the stern cockpit region and there is much to do before any polishing can begin. Cutting, grinding, filling , masking, a...
  • Apr 08, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:22:11
Ep163 – Modifying a Boat Mould – Anchor Windlass Hatch Build
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Ep163 – Modifying a Boat Mould – Anchor Windlass Hatch Build
Future access is critical to important areas of the Catamaran is a must and in this issue a change to the Deck Mould is completed with the addition of an anchor windlass hatch that wasn't in the original boat. Back to basic fibre glassing technique and a ...
  • Apr 15, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:31:01
Ep164 Anti Slip Repairs and Gel Coat Spraying Repair
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Ep164 Anti Slip Repairs and Gel Coat Spraying Repair
Time to put this Deck Mould repair behind me and move on with the actual layup of the deck. Sorting through the myriad of repairs required has taken a lot of thinking and the final stages are coming up in the next two videos. Rossco Patreon Membership Th...
  • Apr 22, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:45

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