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Ep165 How to Wetsand Polish Fibreglass Boats and Moulds .
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Ep165 How to Wetsand Polish Fibreglass Boats and Moulds .
This week the immense work continues and we are almost there on the repair and preparation of the mould for Gel Coating and the fabrication of a 40 foot Foam Core Catamaran Deck. The layers of gel coat in the repair need to be polished down to a perfect f...
  • Apr 29, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:25:48
Ep166 Catamaran Coach House Window Inserts and Final Waxing
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Ep166 Catamaran Coach House Window Inserts and Final Waxing
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...
  • May 06, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:28:42
Gel Coating a 12 Metre Catamaran Deck
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Gel Coating a 12 Metre Catamaran Deck
It's finally here, the all important Gel Coating of the massive Catamaran Deck Mould. In all, months of prep, polishing and repairing comes down to an hour and a half of application. Having my best Team ready to help, namely Sam and Ellen our adult childre...
  • May 13, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:27:07
Catamaran Deck Gel Coat Timelapse March 2021
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Catamaran Deck Gel Coat Timelapse March 2021
A quick view of an epic milestone in the build of our Catamaran. This time lapse is a glimpse of the process, without the mass of preparation beforehand. For those with short attention spans this should really appeal and if you want to see the real work th...
  • May 16, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:02:11
Ep168 – A “Ship Load” of Laminating – Who ya gonna Call!
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Ep168 – A “Ship Load” of Laminating – Who ya gonna Call!
In the aftermath of the Massive Gel Coating Session of the Catamaran Deck, we went straight into an 8 hour FRP laminating session, opting to lay down multiple layers to ensure we had access to all areas of the Catamaran Deck without disturbing the Gel Coat...
  • May 21, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:26:10
EP 169 Laminating Catamaran Deck Window Inserts & Understanding Laminate and Core Structures
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EP 169 Laminating Catamaran Deck Window Inserts & Understanding Laminate and Core Structures
This Catamaran Build is hotting up as I am well into reinforcing the Deck Mould Window Inserts to ensure not only the structure but the cosmetics in the end product are being dealt with. It's true, I am a details man, I love the theory that holds the compo...
  • May 28, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:57
E170 – Foredeck Laminates and Spray Gun Woes
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E170 – Foredeck Laminates and Spray Gun Woes
Shortages in material supply and resin spray gun issues proves that outside influences can ultimately effect a massive project like this , but alas, I have a couple of aces up my sleeve to solve both and forge ahead with the deck build. Getting close no an...
  • Jun 03, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:24
Ep171 Epic Single Handed Laminating Sessions – Catamaran Build
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Ep171 Epic Single Handed Laminating Sessions – Catamaran Build
The days seem to run into each other and the constant laminating is becoming a bit of an arduous task as I consider detail and strive to obtain the perfect void free laminate. Although not rocket science, the devil really is in the detail and as the layers...
  • Jun 10, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:30:26
EP172 – No Foam Core , Big Problem.
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EP172 – No Foam Core , Big Problem.
Plagued by shortages in supply I have to think outside the box to make sure I get this Catamaran Deck Build. The Dilemma , " No Foam Core " available anywhere and it has the potential to hold me back for months if not longer. Patreon Membership Thank you ...
  • Jun 17, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:28:16
EP173 Catamaran Deck Foam Core and Catalysing Resins
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EP173 Catamaran Deck Foam Core and Catalysing Resins
Boat building with modern composites requires an understanding of the chemistry , the process, and the engineering to get the best result. As winter hits the Southern Hemisphere, I am required to adjust the catalysing to suit the climate, the ability of th...
  • Jun 25, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:24:17
Ep174 – Why Strip Plank Foam Core ? – Catamaran Build
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Ep174 – Why Strip Plank Foam Core ? – Catamaran Build
The purpose of the PVC Foam Core in this Catamaran Build aside, the shaping has been a real challenge to ensure I get a consistent lightweight structural result. This week I set about Hand Shaping a Catamaran Deck Core and you may ask the question "Why Str...
  • Jul 01, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:52
Ep175 – Integrating Foam Core and Celebrating Milestones
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Ep175 – Integrating Foam Core and Celebrating Milestones
The mass of foam core in a Catamaran Deck takes a lot of working out to reach the desired outcome of strength, stiffness and structure and this week the deck companionway are shaped and I apply my own method of Integrating Foam Core into the window inserts...
  • Jul 08, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:28:41
Ep176 – Momentum is Critical – Catamaran Deck Build.
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Ep176 – Momentum is Critical – Catamaran Deck Build.
Just back from a great holiday, it can hit you in the face, the task at hand is Huge and it is so important to get working. The "Momentum is Critical" as I power through the Foam Core Installation and ready myself for the final run on this Catamaran Deck b...
  • Jul 15, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:27:28
EP177 Catamaran Bulkhead Alteration – Life On The Hulls
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EP177 Catamaran Bulkhead Alteration – Life On The Hulls
In a major move this week on Life On The Hulls, I set about making a Catamaran Bulkhead Alteration to allow the integration of the main Saloon Suite Module. With Catamaran Bulkheads being a hot topic across Youtube at the moment, figure, why not get into ...
  • Jul 22, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:24:13
Ep178 Sailing Holiday Plans Scrapped- Boat Work is now in Top Gear.
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Ep178 Sailing Holiday Plans Scrapped- Boat Work is now in Top Gear.
A blow to our family holiday plans leaves me with the chance to get a whole lot more boat work done and this week is no exception. Hoards of laminating sees the cockpit mouldings stiff and relatively thin due to the use of Soric Core Mat. Our Sailing Holid...
  • Jul 29, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:44
Ep179 The Saloon Roof Challenge
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Ep179 The Saloon Roof Challenge
Possibly one of the hardest parts of this Catamaran Build has been the Saloon Roof Challenge .Pull out the stops and get er done, I say. Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting my production - https://www.patreon.com/lifeonthehulls If you would like...
  • Aug 05, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:24:05
Ep180 – Working for Mates Rates – Finishing the Catamaran Deck Build
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Ep180 – Working for Mates Rates – Finishing the Catamaran Deck Build
Sharing the fun with someone else is always better than slaving away on your own, and this week my great buddy Jeff finally makes an appearance and gets down and sticky on the cockpit roof and Foredeck hatches. Offering not one , but 2 days of work to help...
  • Aug 12, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:31
Ep181 Grinding the Excess Laminate – Catamaran Deck Build
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Ep181 Grinding the Excess Laminate – Catamaran Deck Build
Getting the Catamaran Deck Flange back to the mould edge to determine the separating line is critical before demoulding. This week I grind the excess laminate and start to think about demoulding mounts to lift the deck out of the mould. Patreon Membersh...
  • Aug 19, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:52
Ep182 The Hardwork Starts NOW!
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Ep182 The Hardwork Starts NOW!
Outlining a plan to demould the Catamaran Deck Part is all in this week's video. Revisiting some elements that had long been forgotten and I have come to the conclusion that "The Hard Work Starts Now" Cheers - Ross Patreon Membership Thank you for support...
  • Aug 26, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:20
Dual Yanmar 4Jh57 Catamaran Engine Install Ep183
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Dual Yanmar 4Jh57 Catamaran Engine Install Ep183
Two years after purchase , these brand new Dual Yanmar Engine Units are being installed. 2 x Yanmar 4jh57 Shaft Drive systems will give us the extra propulsion and reliability that sail drives simply cant beat. Shaft drives, reduce maintenance, provide a s...
  • Sep 02, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:35
The Nitty Gritty – Catamaran Building Detail P184
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The Nitty Gritty – Catamaran Building Detail P184
A boat build is nothing but a complicated series of details, and I get right into the Nitty Gritty of Catamaran Building Detail in this weeks episode. The multitude of projects within this project mount as I drill holes in a perfectly good Catamaran Hull. ...
  • Sep 09, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:24:21
That is just boat building – 12.7mtr Catamaran Build Ep185
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That is just boat building – 12.7mtr Catamaran Build Ep185
Even small jobs can take an absolute age. The thinking and finally the doing are two very intertwined things and when things don't go as planned in can really make or break your day - That is just boat building. Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting...
  • Sep 16, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:12
Jammed in the forepeak – 12.7Mtr Catamaran Build Ep186
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Jammed in the forepeak – 12.7Mtr Catamaran Build Ep186
I find myself in some bizarre positions as I complete certain sections and this week I find myself Jammed in the forepeak completing the main structure of the crash bulkhead and the bow structure is now complete awaiting the position of the deck part that ...
  • Sep 23, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:19
I wish I had thought of that! – 12.7mtr Catamaran Build Ep187
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I wish I had thought of that! – 12.7mtr Catamaran Build Ep187
Are you ready to make a change when required, if not , boat building may not be for you. This 12.7 mtr Catamaran Build is really taking shape. Now that I know a little bit more about the function of this Catamaran's system, I am forced to modify a major st...
  • Sep 30, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:24:49
Hacking into Furniture Modules – 12.7mtr Catamaran Build Ep188
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Hacking into Furniture Modules – 12.7mtr Catamaran Build Ep188
It's all coming down to the wire.Final fitout under the furniture cabin modules to create storage and underlying structure of the modules. Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting my production - https://www.patreon.com/lifeonthehulls If you would li...
  • Oct 07, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:26:09
Not quite choosing the cushions and the drapes- Catamaran Build Ep189
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Not quite choosing the cushions and the drapes- Catamaran Build Ep189
Finishing the cabin modules is a pleasing stage of the Catamaran Build and the previously completed internal fitout of the wardrobes , has sped the whole process up. Knowing these are done I can move on to the final install and getting ready for the massiv...
  • Oct 14, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:21:55
Triple Yacht Module Install – Complete Catamaran Build EP190
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Triple Yacht Module Install – Complete Catamaran Build EP190
Final install of 3 stateroom modules is the order of the day. I can't believe how quickly things are moving these days as I am able to tick the boxes and see the whole project coming to fruition. Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting my production ...
  • Oct 21, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:27:42
So much Boatwork going on – 12.7Mtr Catamaran Build EP191
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So much Boatwork going on – 12.7Mtr Catamaran Build EP191
There is so much boatwork going on here this week as we prepare for the final demoulding of the deck and the spaces of the Catamaran become more confined. Big week on the Hulls for us this week. Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting my production -...
  • Oct 28, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:32:49
Deck Demoulding Final Prep – 12.7 mtr Catamaran Build Ep192
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Deck Demoulding Final Prep – 12.7 mtr Catamaran Build Ep192
Logistics are plenty at this point and squaring everything away before we put her lid on is the order of the day. Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting my production - https://www.patreon.com/lifeonthehulls If you would like to contribute to our p...
  • Nov 04, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:26:18
Demoulding of a DIY 40 Foot Foam Core Catamaran Deck Ep193
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Demoulding of a DIY 40 Foot Foam Core Catamaran Deck Ep193
Not without it's dramas, this week's instalment is the demoulding of a DIY 40 Foot Foam Core Catamaran Deck. 4 months of solid work and plenty of stress has lead to this massive milestone in the build of our 12.7 Meter Catamaran. Welcome to life on the H...
  • Nov 11, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:39:07
DIY Demoulding 40ft Catamaran Deck [Part 2/2]”Ep194
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DIY Demoulding 40ft Catamaran Deck [Part 2/2]”Ep194
Sorry to leave you hanging last week, but an event like this need to be taken in slowly and our Epic Catamaran Deck Demould, Flip and Placement still has my heart pounding. The whole process was a tad stressful and I hereby present it in all it's angles. H...
  • Nov 18, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:24:58
It looks like a Real Catamaran Now – 12.7mtr Complete Catamaran Build Ep195
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It looks like a Real Catamaran Now – 12.7mtr Complete Catamaran Build Ep195
After a couple of days off following the Epic demoulding and Deck Placement day I headed into work with the full intention to take it easy. How wrong I was. Immediately thrust into a plethora of jobs that need to be tackled just to move forward. Check out ...
  • Nov 25, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:37
Matching the Deck with the Hull – Catamaran Build from Scratch Ep196
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Matching the Deck with the Hull – Catamaran Build from Scratch Ep196
With an 1100kg Fibreglass Catamaran Deck Suspended half a metre above me I need to begin the process of Matching the Deck with the Hull. This really isn't that complicated. Rossco Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting my production - https://www.pa...
  • Dec 02, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:21:50
I cut a massive hole in my Brand New Catamaran Deck – 12.7mtr Catamaran Build 197
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I cut a massive hole in my Brand New Catamaran Deck – 12.7mtr Catamaran Build 197
Life in a crawl space operating very dangerous power tools between your legs is apparently what boat building is all about. Cutting away at the bulkheads to match the New Deck is perhaps the most painstaking process to date. Following that harrowing exper...
  • Dec 09, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:22:37
Huge New Project – Catamaran Hard Top Roof Ep198
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Huge New Project – Catamaran Hard Top Roof Ep198
As if there wasn't enough going on down here on the Hulls, this week we begin a Massive new Project, a 4.5 x 4.5 meter Catamaran Hard Top Roof for our New Build 12.7 meter Catamaran. The grunt work begins today and Janet and I have some serious work ahead ...
  • Dec 16, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:29:49
The First Cut is the Deepest – Life On the Hulls – Complete Catamaran Build
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The First Cut is the Deepest – Life On the Hulls – Complete Catamaran Build
Mast Insert installed from the inside at least and a worrying cut to the mast post and main bulkhead sends a shiver down my spine as I action the Deepest cut of the whole project. Welcome to Life On The Hulls Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting o...
  • Dec 23, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:26

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