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Are the standards for Lithium Batteries on Boats Changin? – Catamaran Building EP267
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Are the standards for Lithium Batteries on Boats Changin? – Catamaran Building EP267
The recent popularity of Lithium Batteries on Boats has raised many conversations about insurance and compliance and this week I am alerted to one such standard in Australian Standards that will require some changes to battery storage and ventilation. Th...
  • Apr 27, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:37
Marine Engine Exhaust Design – Complete Catamaran Build Ep268
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Marine Engine Exhaust Design – Complete Catamaran Build Ep268
Marine Engine Exhaust Design is not a simple matter as there is so much to take into consideration such as water level, raw water mixing height and Exhaust muffler and siphoning issues. An extra $3000Aussie dollars to sort this one but, beware , everything...
  • May 04, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:26:42
Quick Update – Final Flow Coat of our Sugar Scoop Extensions
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Quick Update – Final Flow Coat of our Sugar Scoop Extensions
An update of the final coat of flow coat has revealed the result of our many modifications to our extended hulks, and we reckon it looks amazing. Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting my production - https://www.patreon.com/lifeonthehulls If you w...
  • May 09, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:46
What It’s Like Building a Catamaran Together | Full Video Available
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What It’s Like Building a Catamaran Together | Full Video Available
  • May 09, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:28
“The System Works!” Testing Our Electrical System || Life On the Hulls Ep269
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“The System Works!” Testing Our Electrical System || Life On the Hulls Ep269
The word Fantastic doesn't describe how exciting this day is. Testing our electrical system and flicking the switch is a momentous occasion and we are so happy with this install which has set our Catamaran up for state of the art install. Patreon Member...
  • May 11, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:59
In the last two weeks, we’ve finally been able to see our master bedroom coming together!
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In the last two weeks, we’ve finally been able to see our master bedroom coming together!
  • May 17, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:22
“From Concern to Confidence: Conquering the Challenges of Catamaran Electrical Installation” Ep270
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“From Concern to Confidence: Conquering the Challenges of Catamaran Electrical Installation” Ep270
Since starting the building of this Catamaran I always had a deep concern about the electrical installation and how we could possibly accomplish it. I could never have imagined a system that has become so complex but am beginning to understand it and bette...
  • May 18, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:22:01
Stretching the Limits: Strengthening the Hull Extensions (Sugar Scoops) of our Catamaran Build Ep271
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Stretching the Limits: Strengthening the Hull Extensions (Sugar Scoops) of our Catamaran Build Ep271
A rare spare afternoon in a massive Catamaran Build was spent Strengthening the Hulls Extension by completing the external laminates and building the join up to be able to fair it down to the gel coat layer. Our Electrical System gets to a very satisfactor...
  • May 25, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:16:25
Fairing the master cabin walls
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Fairing the master cabin walls
  • May 28, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:56
“No More Slips and Falls: Anti-Skid Solution for Catamaran Sugarscoops” Ep272
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“No More Slips and Falls: Anti-Skid Solution for Catamaran Sugarscoops” Ep272
The question of anti skid grip on the Catamaran Sugar Scoops has been asked many times. You can only have so much forethought when attacking a project this big, but rebuilding the saloon hatch access wasn't something I had factored into. This week, there i...
  • Jun 01, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:24:05
I Had To Cut 12 More Holes into the Catamaran Deck – Ep273
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I Had To Cut 12 More Holes into the Catamaran Deck – Ep273
This whole build has been one modification after another, but when it come to safety the last thing you think of is to cut even more holes int the Catamaran Deck. Our channel's goal is to provide and insight into what it takes to build a 42 foot Cruising ...
  • Jun 08, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:07
Raptor Lining the Catamaran Cabin ceilings. #catamaran #yacht #raptorcoatings
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Raptor Lining the Catamaran Cabin ceilings. #catamaran #yacht #raptorcoatings
  • Jun 10, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:57
Making our Wave Breaker Nacelles. – Catamaran Build Ep274
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Making our Wave Breaker Nacelles. – Catamaran Build Ep274
With major progress every week, it is amazing how much variety a week here building a Catamaran has. From fabricating to design to implementation, that is the essence of boat building, and what keeps us motivated. This week we work on Making our Wave break...
  • Jun 15, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:21:31
Detailing the Transom // Complete Catamaran Build Ep275
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Detailing the Transom // Complete Catamaran Build Ep275
Full on boat building jobs over the past few months. Adding some finer detail to the Catamaran Transom and seeing her final look is a great result. This Youtube build series is all about what it takes to build a Catamaran from Scratch. There is so much d...
  • Jun 22, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:24:54
Installing Beautiful Boat Bits // Complete Catamaran Build Ep276
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Installing Beautiful Boat Bits // Complete Catamaran Build Ep276
Finally at the stage where the manufactured goods get to be place in position to finalise the look and function of the boat. A simple hatch and portlight can provide the impetus to press on to the final stage of the build. Exciting times ahead for this pro...
  • Jun 29, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:21:59
Line Winch Dilemma // Solving The Rigging Layout Ep277
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Line Winch Dilemma // Solving The Rigging Layout Ep277
Critical issues are solved this week as we tackle the Deck Layout and Line Winch Dilemma. Ensuring adequate reinforcement and correct alignment will be an ongoing issue until the boat is rigged, but making sure everything has been thoroughly researched and...
  • Jul 06, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:22:47
It’s Transformational // Complete Catamaran Build Ep278
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It’s Transformational // Complete Catamaran Build Ep278
Transformational moments are few and far between in a massive boat build like this, but his week we spray the port side hull extensions that were once just hunks of foam and fibreglass to reveal our Catamaran's final look, and WE LOVE IT! This YouTube bui...
  • Jul 13, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:21:48
The Complete Look // Seeing It All Come Together Ep279
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The Complete Look // Seeing It All Come Together Ep279
12 Months of modification and customisation come down to a couple of hours of Gel Coat Spraying. The final look is absolutely how I pictured it. It will certainly become the most functional area on the Catamaran. This YouTube build series is all about wha...
  • Jul 20, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:53
It’s Death On The Mould // Absolutely Gutted Ep280
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It’s Death On The Mould // Absolutely Gutted Ep280
I sometimes think I am indestructible, building a boat requires a certain amount of effort and when you go for years without being beaten down by it, you tend to not think about when enough is enough. Well, this week, I think I have met my match so tune ...
  • Jul 27, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:20
Finishing Till It’s Done Right // Flow Coat Spraying Catamaran Cockpit Ep281
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Finishing Till It’s Done Right // Flow Coat Spraying Catamaran Cockpit Ep281
Don't be fooled that one spray is going to be enough, no matter how well prepared you are, there is always going to be more detail and more effort required to bring up a final finish. much in this episode. This YouTube build series is all about what it ...
  • Aug 03, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:21:49
Why we used Raptor Coatings on our Catamaran // Boat Build Ep282
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Why we used Raptor Coatings on our Catamaran // Boat Build Ep282
Breaking from our normal chemistry we have made the decision for our final finish. So why did we use Raptor Coatings to finish our Hard Top Undersides. The answer lies in it's simplicity and the textured appearance. Was it easy to apply, how did the spray ...
  • Aug 10, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:38
Catamaran Nacelles – Wave Breakers on the Bow // Catamaran Build From Scratch Ep283
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Catamaran Nacelles – Wave Breakers on the Bow // Catamaran Build From Scratch Ep283
The work begins on the installation of the all important Wave Breaker Nacelles. Working overhead and with some logistical challenges this will have a marked effect on the look and function of the Catamaran. Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting my p...
  • Aug 17, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:21:38
Whaaat Was I Thinking ? // Complete Catamaran Build Ep284
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Whaaat Was I Thinking ? // Complete Catamaran Build Ep284
There aren't many time I question wanting to build a boat, but this week I have certainly beaten myself up, wondering why I would put myself, my family and more importantly, our entire Youtube Viewership through this nightmare. This YouTube build series i...
  • Aug 24, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:21:58
It’s Just Wasn’t Good Enough // Catamaran Build From Scratch Ep285
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It’s Just Wasn’t Good Enough // Catamaran Build From Scratch Ep285
Not satisfied with the first Flow Coat Finish on our Hull Extensions we are at it to make it right. A final detail sand after this session will bring it all to fair for a beautiful reveal. The boat jobs are many in every week here on the hulls as we bring ...
  • Aug 31, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:09
Catamaran Saloon Transformation // Catamaran Fitout Series Ep286
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Catamaran Saloon Transformation // Catamaran Fitout Series Ep286
Sometimes it all just leads to a couple of pivotal moments. After a few years of looking at the Raw Green Fibreglass Interior it's time to make her look clean and beautiful. The cabin interior takes on a whole new look. Patreon Membership Thank you for s...
  • Sep 07, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:24:13
The Internal Fitout Begins // This will save us months of work Ep287
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The Internal Fitout Begins // This will save us months of work Ep287
Never knock back family assistance in a massive Boat Build like this. To have the opportunity to get 3 times the work done is like a god send to us as we progress into the internal fitout of our 1 foot Cruising Catamaran. This will save us months of work. ...
  • Sep 14, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:20
The weekend’s weather is so good.How about a day on the Yacht honey #catamaran #boat #tailersailer
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The weekend’s weather is so good.How about a day on the Yacht honey #catamaran #boat #tailersailer
  • Sep 16, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:59
The Result Is Amazing // Catamaran Fitout Solution – Ep288
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The Result Is Amazing // Catamaran Fitout Solution – Ep288
For the first time since this Catamaran Build started, I have been playing the foreman and keeping a close eye on the workers ensuring their quality is top notched, only to realise, it is my work that is letting the side down. Welcome to Life On The Hulls...
  • Sep 21, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:21:18
It Couldn’t Be Worse // Catamaran Build Ep 289
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It Couldn’t Be Worse // Catamaran Build Ep 289
"The list of tasks achieved this week is epic, having 3 workers going flat out certainly makes the workload a lot easier, but that doesn't mean we can take foot off the pedal. While part of the team takes a few days off, I dig deep to get ahead of the work...
  • Sep 28, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:21
Making Our Own Stainless Steel Handrails – Cruising Catamaran Project Ep290
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Making Our Own Stainless Steel Handrails – Cruising Catamaran Project Ep290
Trying to get Custom Stainless Steel Handrails Fabricated these days is a real challenge , such is the essence of this entire project, we'll just do it ourselves and do our best to make them look as good as a bought one. Not as easy as we thought, but it i...
  • Oct 05, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:27
Saloon Window Fabrication – Liveaboard Catamaran Project Ep291
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Saloon Window Fabrication – Liveaboard Catamaran Project Ep291
One of the major milestones of the build right here this week. Our Saloon Window Fabrication has had me daunted for some time now, but we smashed it out in a day. Such is the irony of a Cruising Cat build, the things that scare you the most, are perhaps th...
  • Oct 12, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:11
Catamaran Saloon Window Install – Ep292 Complete Catamaran Build
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Catamaran Saloon Window Install – Ep292 Complete Catamaran Build
Just because you've made the windows, doesn't mean you are anywhere near finished. The prep is epic, the install is even bigger. Our Catamaran Saloon Window install is certainly a process to get this right. She is finally at lock up stage and we are so blo...
  • Oct 19, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:27:22
IT HAD TO COME TO AN END // Catamaran Build Project Ep293
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IT HAD TO COME TO AN END // Catamaran Build Project Ep293
When you have the extra help available, find the worst job you can imagine and take full advantage of it. Our Sam's last day working with us on the Catamaran becomes a physical challenge and we test his engineering know how to bend a very complicated pair ...
  • Oct 26, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:54
It couldn’t get much harder – Boat Building EP294
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It couldn’t get much harder – Boat Building EP294
Almost 6 years into this epic project and my misconception that the workload would get easier. I honestly thought the hard work was done". Is it me getting older or is it me just facing the fact that to finish this project, and I will Finish this Catamaran...
  • Nov 02, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:08
We Sprayed our Cabin ceilings with Raptor – Catamaran Project EP295
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We Sprayed our Cabin ceilings with Raptor – Catamaran Project EP295
The interior of the Catamaran is moving along quickly now with Raptor Ceiling finishes and internal lining sheets being epoxied in for a clean, modern , no fuss finish. Highlights of woodwork and soft furnishing will make the boat homely and extremely comf...
  • Nov 09, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:44
Beautiful White Shiny Catamaran Interior – Complete Catamaran Build Ep296
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Beautiful White Shiny Catamaran Interior – Complete Catamaran Build Ep296
The entire Catamarans Wall lining in one video, I challenge anyone to knock that job over in such a short period. Went from green foam core walls to Beautiful white shiny Catamaran Interior clean surface so quickly it was mesmerising for us and a huge kick...
  • Nov 16, 2023
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:13

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