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S2E04 Let’s Build a Wave Rover 650 || Building the Strong Back
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S2E04 Let’s Build a Wave Rover 650 || Building the Strong Back
With a near miss from Hurricane Ida, I go on a supply run to an empty lumber yard. Then it's all hands on deck (Mrs. Rover) to build the strong back for the Wave Rover 650 frames. [ SUPPORT MY VIDEOS - PATREON ] Head over to my Patreon Page where you can...
S2E05 Lofting Sailboat Frames for Beginners || Everything you need to Know to Build your own WR650!
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S2E05 Lofting Sailboat Frames for Beginners || Everything you need to Know to Build your own WR650!
In this video I build a lofting "table". I then crack on with lofting and building all the frames for the Wave Rover 650. This really was easy to accomplish and I'm hoping that it empowers many others to give this a try when the plans become available in l...
S2E06 Installing the Frames on the Strong Back || How Much $ to build a Wave Rover 650
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S2E06 Installing the Frames on the Strong Back || How Much $ to build a Wave Rover 650
It's beginning to look a bit like a boat! The temporary "male plug" frames are installed on the strong back. But first the strong back has to be tweaked and then the frames are leveled to the designed waterline. The final step is to align them to the cente...
S2E07 Building a support for the Stem || Big News about Wave Rover 650 Building Plans
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S2E07 Building a support for the Stem || Big News about Wave Rover 650 Building Plans
I have to erect a mini vertical lofting surface to establish and develop the angle and heights for the stem (bow). And then, toward the end of the video I give an update on the release date for the building plans and the price. [ SUPPORT MY VIDEOS - PATRE...
S2E08 Shaping the Stem and Scarfing the Sheer Stringer || Wave Rover 650 Building Plan Update
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S2E08 Shaping the Stem and Scarfing the Sheer Stringer || Wave Rover 650 Building Plan Update
A couple of interesting projects are completed in this video. "Shaping the Stem and Scarfing the Sheer Stringer" try saying that 3 times quickly. Working out of my homestead shop I lay out and shape the stem, and then I make a cool scarfing jig to create ...
S2E09 She’s Starting to Look like a Boat || Fitting the Sheer Stringer || Building a Wave Rover 650
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S2E09 She’s Starting to Look like a Boat || Fitting the Sheer Stringer || Building a Wave Rover 650
The scarf joints on the Sheer Stringer are checked and shaped. Then the stringer is fitted into position and the shape is very pleasing to the eye. [ SUPPORT MY VIDEOS - PATREON ] Head over to my Patreon Page where you can contribute to the making of the...
S2E10 Scarfing Plywood for Wave Rover’s Hull || Building a Scarfing Jig || Building a Wave Rover 650
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S2E10 Scarfing Plywood for Wave Rover’s Hull || Building a Scarfing Jig || Building a Wave Rover 650
Scarfing (a structural joint) and gluing 3 sheets of plywood together to form a massive 4' x 24' sheet of plywood (1200mm x 7200mm). As part of a Wave Rover fundraiser I have made the plans for the 2 scarfing jigs (plywood jig and lumber jig) available com...
S2E11 Plywood goes on the Hull || Breaking a plywood scarf joint || Building a Wave Rover 650
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S2E11 Plywood goes on the Hull || Breaking a plywood scarf joint || Building a Wave Rover 650
In this video I mark and cut the scarfed panels (plywood). I check a plywood scarf joint by breaking it. Then it's all hands on deck to fit and glue them so that they form the hull of the Wave Rover 650. Big news about the Wave Rover 650 Building plan avai...
S2E12 Bottoms Up! Putting the Bottom Layer on the Hull
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S2E12 Bottoms Up! Putting the Bottom Layer on the Hull
In this episode I scarf up another big panel to cover the bottom of Wave Rover. Concerning the building plans for the 650... Andy the Naval Architect needs just a little more time to put together the final details, we are very close to releasing these. Tha...
S2E13  Bottoms Up! Make it a Double || Building Plans for the Wave Rover 650 are now available!
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S2E13 Bottoms Up! Make it a Double || Building Plans for the Wave Rover 650 are now available!
With Mrs. Rover's help the second layer of the bottom is laminated. This is a big step forward! Also, the building plans for the WR 650 are now fully complete and they have exceeded my expectations. 23 pages of drawings complete this digital package for wh...
S2E14 Rovers Unite || Problems with the Frames are Fixed || Building the Transom || Wave Rover 650
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S2E14 Rovers Unite || Problems with the Frames are Fixed || Building the Transom || Wave Rover 650
Some of the Frames are not fitting. The problem is solved and it's time to build the transom. Builders from several countries take on the challenge of building there own Wave Rover 650. [WAVE ROVER 650 BUILDING PLANS] https://www.etsy.com/listing/11184402...
S2E15 || Completing the Hull || Building a Wave Rover 650
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S2E15 || Completing the Hull || Building a Wave Rover 650
The hull sides are scribed and fitted onto the hull. Finally Wave Rover opens her cargo hold in time for Christmas with some merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/wave-rover-cargo-hold/ [WAVE ROVER 650 BUILDING PLANS] https://www.etsy.com/listing/111...
S2E16 Hull Panels and Bottom are Glued Together with Mrs. Rover’s help || Building a Wave Rover 650
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S2E16 Hull Panels and Bottom are Glued Together with Mrs. Rover’s help || Building a Wave Rover 650
Gluing the hull panels together. Mrs. Rover pitches in and together we do a massive glue up on the hull. She certainly is looking like a boat now. Anybody purchasing Wave Rover Merchandise can get a discount by using the code: waveroversail [WAVE ROVER 65...
S2E17 Fitting the Transom || Learning to See with your Hands || Building a Wave Rover 650
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S2E17 Fitting the Transom || Learning to See with your Hands || Building a Wave Rover 650
The transom is fitted and the hull is now complete from the plywood perspective. I explain the importance of learning to see with ones hands. The battle against the temperature continues. [WAVE ROVER 650 BUILDING PLANS] https://www.etsy.com/listing/111844...
Wave Rover 650’s New Channel Intro
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Wave Rover 650’s New Channel Intro
Season 2 of Wave Rover starts off with a Huge announcement! I'm building a new boat. Wave Rover Hull #1 is a brand new 21foot pocket cruiser. Designed by an naval architect to comfortably circumnavigate the world, and yet, be built by the average person i...
S2E18 Epoxy Issues || Losing the Temperature War
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S2E18 Epoxy Issues || Losing the Temperature War
The battle against the temperature continues. I have to accept the fact that the weather is getting cooler and I will have to figure out techniques to adapt to this new normal. But as Rovers, we just don't give up! To help build Mrs Rover a bungalow conta...
S2EP19 The Wave Rover Christmas Special || This boat will Float!!!
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S2EP19 The Wave Rover Christmas Special || This boat will Float!!!
I'm releasing this video just a little early as Santa Claus and his Elves are big Wave Rover fans and wanted to see it before heading out. The battle with the temperature is lost but Rover's just don't give up. I concoct a new plan to battle on. We enjoy a...
S2E20 How to Fiberglass the Chines and Hull of your Wave Rover 650 Part 1
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S2E20 How to Fiberglass the Chines and Hull of your Wave Rover 650 Part 1
In this video I reap the benefits of building the Wave Rover "Womb". I prep the boat and my work area, and then it's time to apply the heavy bi-axial fiberglass to the chines. CORRECTION: at minute 2:29 when cleaning the hull, I am using just water, not so...
S2E21 Best Low Cost Backyard Boat Shed || Wave Rover goes on a Field Trip
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S2E21 Best Low Cost Backyard Boat Shed || Wave Rover goes on a Field Trip
In this video I take a short field trip to my good friend Bill England's "Sea Clamp" boat shed, where Bill is building a 48' Diesel Duck Motor Sailor (George Buehler design). Bill built a massive boat shed for about $1500 USD, something that builders of th...
S2E22 How to Fiberglass the Hull of your Small Ocean Cruiser Part 2 || Building a Wave Rover 650
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S2E22 How to Fiberglass the Hull of your Small Ocean Cruiser Part 2 || Building a Wave Rover 650
Having Fiber glassed the chines in Part 1, I now move on to fiber glassing the hull with 10oz (300g/m) fiberglass cloth. The Wave Rover 650 is a 21foot (6.5m) pocket ocean cruiser designed from the keel up to comfortably and safely circumnavigate. And this...
S2E23 How to Roll Over the Hull of your Wave Rover 650
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S2E23 How to Roll Over the Hull of your Wave Rover 650
With practically no time remaining before the planned roll over we have a serious set back. Overcoming the set back, the hull is rolled over with the help of my good friends. [BENEFACTORS' BULKHEAD] Make a one time donation to Wave Rover of $100 USD and y...
S2E24 How to Level your Small Ocean Cruiser || Building a Wave Rover 650
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S2E24 How to Level your Small Ocean Cruiser || Building a Wave Rover 650
Now that Wave Rover is right side up, I must prep her for the next big step... fitting out her inside. But first I have to clean up her sheer and re-level her. [BENEFACTORS' BULKHEAD] Make a one time donation to Wave Rover of $100 USD and your name will b...
S2E25 Organizing the boat shed and Cutting and Filling Seams
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S2E25 Organizing the boat shed and Cutting and Filling Seams
With the 650 now upright and inside her heated room, it's time to organize the work space for the next big phase of the build. After a quick organization of my small work space, I start the process of filling the seams and prepping the inside of Wave Rover...
S2E26 FIXING A BAD JOB! || Saying Good Bye to the Wave Rover Frames
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S2E26 FIXING A BAD JOB! || Saying Good Bye to the Wave Rover Frames
When the Chines were glued up a few weeks back we didn't realize how messy the joint was until Wave Rover was rolled upright. [BENEFACTORS' BULKHEAD] Make a one time donation to Wave Rover of $100 USD and your name will be affixed to the "BENEFACTOR'S BUL...
S2E27 The Fiberglass Sole of the Wave Rover 650 is Installed
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S2E27 The Fiberglass Sole of the Wave Rover 650 is Installed
It's a big job but organization and preparation are key. I explain how getting the fiberglass down on the sole is a very important step toward the longevity of the vessel. And I want this Wave Rover to be around for a long time. [BENEFACTORS' BULKHEAD] Ma...
S2E28 How to make Structural Epoxy Fillets || Building a Wave Rover 650
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S2E28 How to make Structural Epoxy Fillets || Building a Wave Rover 650
Fillets! What are they and where do they come from? This video is all about mixing up and installing structural fillets. [BENEFACTORS' BULKHEAD] Make a one time donation to Wave Rover of $100 USD and your name will be affixed to the "BENEFACTOR'S BULKHEAD...
Time Machine Ep1  Wave Rover reports from the Future about Buoyancy Foam
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Time Machine Ep1 Wave Rover reports from the Future about Buoyancy Foam
The reason for this new and hopefully reoccurring mini episode is two fold: 1. To give a glimpse of the current state of the Wave Rover build 2. To get input from the "Rover Navy" on some of the decisions that I am currently making. ****Warning**** These s...
S2E29 Wave Rover Uses a New Method of Applying the 18oz Bi-axial Fiberglass
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S2E29 Wave Rover Uses a New Method of Applying the 18oz Bi-axial Fiberglass
A crack team of helpers assembles for this big glassing job. The 18oz bi-axial Fiberglass is applied over the robust fillet we shaped in the last episode. Peel ply is used for the first time in the project. A lot to do ... time to watch. Bill England's You...
S2E30 Bulkhead layout and the inside of Wave Rover gets 2 coats of S1 Epoxy Sealer
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S2E30 Bulkhead layout and the inside of Wave Rover gets 2 coats of S1 Epoxy Sealer
Time to remove the peel ply, measure out for the bulkheads and ring frames, coat the inside with 2 coats of S1 epoxy sealer. [BENEFACTORS' BULKHEAD] Make a one time donation to Wave Rover of $100 USD and your name will be affixed to the "BENEFACTOR'S BULK...
S2E31 Bulkheads! What are they? Building a Wave Rover 650
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S2E31 Bulkheads! What are they? Building a Wave Rover 650
Time to start fitting the bulkheads. [BENEFACTORS' BULKHEAD] Make a one time donation to Wave Rover of $100 USD and your name will be affixed to the "BENEFACTOR'S BULKHEAD" onboard Wave Rover 1 and will be voyaging with me on the circumnavigation) : https...
S2E32 Redesigned and made more Capable
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S2E32 Redesigned and made more Capable
I explain why I have removed the cockpit from the plan and at the same time why I must rebuild the transom. [BENEFACTORS' BULKHEAD] Make a one time donation to Wave Rover of $100 USD and your name will be affixed to the "BENEFACTOR'S BULKHEAD" onboard Wav...
S2E33  Wave Rover Boat Tour// Filmed March 28th 2022
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S2E33 Wave Rover Boat Tour// Filmed March 28th 2022
Using the Wave Rover Time Machine I move forward about 2 months in the Wave Rover timeline to show you my current progress and ask for your input. Check our Wave Rover's back story on Breaking Waves News: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOdKnxkLxfI And a b...
S2E34 How to Build a Bulkhead in 3 easy Steps || Wave Rover 650
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S2E34 How to Build a Bulkhead in 3 easy Steps || Wave Rover 650
In this video I give a complete step by step guide on how to fit, build, and install a bulkhead from start to finish. [BENEFACTORS' BULKHEAD] Make a one time donation to Wave Rover of $100 USD and your name will be affixed to the "BENEFACTOR'S BULKHEAD" o...
S2E35  Keel Timbers fitted and Installed // How to build a Wave Rover 650
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S2E35 Keel Timbers fitted and Installed // How to build a Wave Rover 650
I explain why I chose white oak structural timbers for the keels and show how I installed them without any fasteners. I give a quick demonstration of how to figure out and cut compound mitre joints. YIKES!! I just realized I put this out a day early. Back ...
S2E36 Bulkheads Go In!
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S2E36 Bulkheads Go In!
Designing and building the bulkheads that form the aft end of the galley/chart table. [BENEFACTORS' BULKHEAD] Make a one time donation to Wave Rover of $100 USD and your name will be affixed to the "BENEFACTOR'S BULKHEAD" onboard Wave Rover 1 and will be ...
S2E37 Ring Frames vs Bulkheads
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S2E37 Ring Frames vs Bulkheads
Multiple ring frames are fitted in this fast paced and exciting episode. [BENEFACTORS' BULKHEAD] Make a one time donation to Wave Rover of $100 USD and your name will be affixed to the "BENEFACTOR'S BULKHEAD" onboard Wave Rover 1 and will be voyaging with...

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