The engine is running! What a great way to end one year and start the next. If I don’t respond to your comment I’ll try and answer your question in the next ...

The logistics and planning for the demoulding of a 40ft catamaran hull are many and of course sometimes things don't go exactly as planned . With extreme heat ...

Thanks to our followers we are taking final measurements for our sails and welcome our first volunteers. Josh & Alexis are amazing people. They ended up ...

In this episode we take a look back at the work done on the boat during our five months in Australia. Music: https://artlist.io

Exciting times here on the Hulls as the demoulding day is nearing. This week I revisit the Lifting Trailer Rig that I started building 2 years ago and finalise ...

Sit back, relax, and enjoy that this is not your boat project ;) All is well aboard Rediviva yet when you’re ready to go full speed ahead but your planning and ...

Hey everyone.What a week. After last weekend I can now say it really is " Life On The Hulls". Careful integration of the engine room modules is the order of ...

A Jack Tar is what they used to call the sailor that was entrusted with slushing/taring the rigging. It was a messy job. It would be a crazy task when there’s ...

Getting the last major work done before Lockdown in Metro Melbourne. Fairing using a fairing coat, slapping on some more paint for protection and covering up ...

Months of work culminate this week in the final install of both of our Engine Room Modules. Plenty of prep and boat building this week as these parts will be a ...

We came to Annapolis to visit friends....but we may have just gotten roped in to something much bigger. Become a Patron, and get extras not available to ...

An almost critical error is averted this week as the penultimate demoulding process looms after 3 years of work. Clearly demonstrates why we need to think ...

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Searching for some misplaced holes. Then getting into fairing under the bridge deck. Trying to use as little fairing compound as possible, still achieving a ...

Say hello to Mike and his family! Mike is making our sails for Rediviva. He and his wife own M&H Bartles, Sailmakers in Boothbay, Maine. We're excited for ...

Installing the dead glass in this case , or dead wood in traditional boatbuilding speak is an essential part of any stern drive boat. The beefing up of this ...

We’re recovering from last week and get to a project we know we can complete; the main chainplates! It was fun working on a straight forward project. Much of ...

Here’s an extra long video following Oceane as she journeys on land on Morovo Island, learning about their famous wood carving. We are currently anchored in ...

After three years of talking about the lifestyle of Catamaran Cruising it was time for Janet and I to find out if we really like it, the verdict, you tell us. ...

With most of California on fire, working conditions aren’t ideal but we press onward. We work on the main chainplates a little, make some more headway on the ...

Dry fitting an engine can be a bit of a task but finding the correct position for the shaft can be another matter altogether. Fun and games this week and ...

Simply put - a brilliant day for us here on the hulls as we determine the fit and placement of our amazing Yanmar 4jh57Engines. Patreon Membership Thank you ...

Mild steel hardware has been used on boats for centuries. Most of our hardware, fittings, and fasteners are steel. Some are galvanized, like our fasteners, and ...

After way too much sanding we finally slap some paint on the boat.... We have an uninvited guest..... and then..... back to sanding.