No point in taking a rest break yet as the progress is gaining momentum. I have Janet working here 3 days a week and I am working at completing the actual construction of the boat. The black Hole of fit out is awaiting and I am seriously ready for a new le...
I know it's a lot to ask , but sometimes when the job at hand is so painstaking, there is no one I would rather share this task with , than my good buddy Jeff. Quality workmanship, requires a quality friend.
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It never ceases to amaze me , how much work is actually in this Catamaran Build. Breaking it down into finer detail, it can easily be overwhelming, the end product often takes a while, but the result is so worth it.
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Let's not settle for a steering wheel and a few displays, this week I am going to endeavour to start on the Helm Station design and I am still not certain if this massive hack into our new roof is going to work.
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Getting into the detail of designing and assembly of a custom foam core sandwich helm station. The integration of modules and modifications is the important but often overlook part of boat building.
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Discovering I may have lost all rights and privileges in the Man Shed was hard to swallow, but it is a sacrifice I am willing to make to further the project with the help of Janet, my partner in crime. With the potential sale of our Production Catamaran Mo...
The last big module is now made and we have our New Galley. This galley up module was an absolute beast to demould and we have a number of projects on the go this week.
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Life on the Hulls considers itself a quality employer offering reasonable rates of pay, and fantastic working conditions. That said, when the apprentice loses concentration it's up to me to make sure I find plenty of work to keep that person busy, I have j...
It doesn't take long before small parts become major tasks and leads to all types of other skills being learnt and applied.Enter Janet, taking it all on with the final goal in mind.
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There are no cutting corners in this build. This job gets " Done Once, Done Right ". I have no time pressure to cut corners, no production schedule to meet and no inflated profit to make by short cutting any aspect of this build, I just want this Catamaran...
It is time to get focused and concentrate on the customising of the Helm Station and the work begins now. With so many complex tasks in our future it is nice to concentrate on a major one and get it fully started.
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Building a boat is not a cheap way out, it is in fact a way to spend an absolute fortune as we seek out the best quality we can afford. This week, it all starts landing on our doorstep. Our custom doors and windows arrive to our absolute delight, we are so...
Either sit back and do the everyday, or get the job done ready for the all-important electrical install. Final preparations and a general explanation of what is coming up in the electrical system makes this week, a milestone like no other.
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It seems to be the topic of the month at the moment. A life raft on a Cruising Cat? , Yes or No!.
When it comes to safety the line is clearly drawn in the sand here in our plans, and the answer is Yes. The next question, where to put it? You guessed it, a...
This project is so massive it has a Life of it's own. Arriving at the boat yard each day I can't even start to think about what to do next as the Catamaran drives me in all directions as I try to meet self-imposed deadlines for upcoming installs. This week...
It's been a while since I have been under the sole of our Catamaran , but this week I am able to install our blackwater tank and add a new through hull for our raw water intake for our air conditioning unit. Getting the right bits in the right place is the...
When I started recording this build I would never imagine it would turn into the most comprehensive Catamaran Build Series on Youtube. From preparing the mould to Gel Coating and producing Hull, Deck, Hard Top and a multitude of internal furniture modules,...
The one part of any boat build that requires some serious planning and attention to detail is the Electrical System. You can't just barrel into something that is going to form the lifeblood of a 42 Foot Catamaran, so we begin this year with our biggest cha...
You can't imagine the amount of marine "Tinned Cooper Wire" required to do a complete Catamaran Fitout. What I thought was more than enough ended up being less than a third of the total fitout and in this video you will see why. We are roughing in a comple...
No sugar coating, no gloating, just plenty of planning, debating and configuring to get a complete 12.7mtr Catamaran Wired up and ready to roll. Our channel is becoming the most comprehensive boat build video series out there because I am prepared to show ...
You just can't have a big enough engine room and on building this Catamaran, I have made sure that when things get sticky and I need good access to the Yanmar 4jh57 Engines, I can get to every component without having to be a contortionist. So many jobs in...
In amongst the mayhem of a boat build it is so important to keep moving with major parts to ensure the structure is complete, reducing access, finalising storage and all the while making sure this boat never squeaks. My quest for a quiet boat will never ce...
I have been known to discuss how important tabbing and ensuring the boat is structurally sound, but in this week's video, all modules, walls and cabin soles are joined as one. Important, well, I say "VITAL " to a well-built Catamaran, no compromises. Lots...
A huge week of progress. It is easy to get overwhelmed by the enormity of this Catamaran Build, but occasionally I walk past a section of the boat and just go for it. Priorities aren't everything, clearly, but getting some nice bit and pieces dry fitted is...
It appears everyone in town knew about our poor little yacht being struck by lightning except us. Aussie storms can be vicious, but this year has been particularly severe. Will Interim be ok?, well I am not sure, but I am so glad we weren't on her when she...
It's been a while coming, but the large Galley Cabin window needs to be installed and that is one massive cut required to dry fit it. I always worry just a little when grinding into all of that good work, but with careful planning and a little help the res...
It has taken some time to decide on the appropriate drive train and propellers system for our Catamaran. We tossed up the pros and cons of many different propellers and we are so happy with our choice.
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Defining the final shape of the stern of our Catamaran has been a while coming and adding these curved foam core winglet duckboards has finally shown her true form. To say I am happy with it , is an understatement and we are moving to the stage where final...
Bonus Quick Update a couple of weeks ago as we sprayed the Portside Stern Hull Extension. After it's first coat of gel coat we have faired her down again and she is now ready for her final coat.
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Milestones are hard to come by on such a massive project but installing the stern tubes is an epic moment and I am happy to finally see her drive train in place and ready for completion. Hoards of real boat work make this video true to form in my "Life On ...
You simply can't think of everything in a build of this size. This week I discover that Hindsight is a wonderful thing and the Best Fairing Compound, and when building a catamaran from scratch some extra forward planning I could have saved a hoard of extra...
Another quick update s things are moving fast here on the hulls. Preparation and further alterations for the finalising of the hardtop and a first layer of flow coat as a guide coat before final fairing and finish. Enjoy Guys.
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Building a Catamaran can be a lot of thinking and not a lot of building. To design and install a rudder system isn't quite as easy as you think. A rudder is a simple piece of equipment that creates resistance to steer the boat, it could be as simple as a p...
If you think like me, this Helm Console has gone on way too long. I am gonna change that this week and kick it into touch to get the final shape ready for it's install in the Catamaran. Months of steady work has culminated in this very obscure shape that i...
The decision to use stainless steel tubing for Supporting the Hard Top has taken a while as we have been trying to decide whether or not to use the Targa Mould we have for this job.
The Extra work and old fashioned look was enough to steer us in the newe...
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