In this video, despite freezing temperatures, I scarf the cabin side plywood and sheer stringers. And it's not that difficult. Check out S2E08 Scarfing Lumber ...
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 ...
Our longest leg to date onboard Rediviva. Two days to get to Turtle Bay from San Quintin and we were able to sail a decent chunk of it! We had a great weather ...
Hi there! In this episode of building Wilda we are introducing our new channel trailer! Also we are making more progress on our beautiful catamaran and this ...
In this video, I have a friend drop by and we make vertical and horizontal structural epoxy fillets. And it's not that difficult. Check out S2E28 for mixing ...
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 ...
In the raw, troughs and crusts, of cruising life. It's always hard to share the low times for fear of judgement. It's also tough to relive the experience ...
In this episode of Building Wilda we complete the roof bonding. We used fiberglass & epoxy to reinforce the join. If you'd like to see the entire roof ...
In this video, I build a beautifully curved beam... and it was simple and easy. I also showcase the BLUETTI AC 200 Max Portable power station. AC200P: ...
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 ...
Sick as in ill not like that was awesome... conditions were mellow and we did get to sail for several hours but I caught whatever Garrett caught and around ...
#aluminumsailboat #boatbuilding #arcticsailing #metstrade Paul makes a trip to the Netherlands to see the progress on the build of Distant Shores IV, our new ...
In this episode of Building Wilda, we continue our sailboat roof transformation. After having faired and sanded the cockpit roof, we then put it back up, with ...
In this video, gussets and a solid wood beam are applied to the "transition" bulkhead and a heavy fillet is completed in cold weather. A decision is made ...
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 ...
Garrett's back goes out and we get bugs in the head...but we also make a new friend, soak in the hot tub, and get tattoos! Check out Ale on Instagram: ...
After being away from Wilda for nearly two years, due to covid pandemic, we are back in Australia to continue her refit! Not long ago, we took down the ...
In this video, I make another big change to the camber of the cabin top. ***Benefactors Bulkhead Alert*** There are only 17 spaces left to fill on the ...
Let's go to Mexico! Thanks for watching! p.s. I try and reply to as many comments as I can but we are still so so busy so please do not take it personally 💕 ...
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 ...
In this episode of Building Wilda we continue building our sailing catamaran. This time we work on the roof, we do some work on the hatches and portholes and ...
In this video, I layout and install the bulkhead just forward of the beautifully cambered cabin bulkhead and install the counter tops for the galley and nav ...
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 ...
Electric autopilot AND a walk back in time. I seriously could have spent a whole weekend exploring the museum! -If you'd like to support the HMS Surprise ...