The Engine Room in my Catamaran has taken a great deal of work and planning and this week I begin the reinforcement and construction of the final Engine ...
Life On The Hulls
Thinking into the future, the deck mould preparation can begin. Looking towards the container shelter tent and flipping the lid for the laminating. Finishing ...
Get a load of this, Yanmar Engine Removal - Test fitting our 2 Yanmar Engines was a big deal and removing them was equally as big. Janet and I spent a lovely ...
Take the help when you can,as my son Sammo hangs around and gets his hands dirty helping move engine modules out of the engine rooms and draws up a template ...
The classic, father and son battle of wills, and in this case heads as we muscle the Port Head module into a flexible position to enable access whilst making ...
This week is all about Strengthening the Portside Bathroom Module. Preparation and some precise laminating assists in keeping the weight down, and reinforcing ...
The ultimate joy in boat building comes when you complete something that will change the course of the build. Cutting Doors and Major Steps Tabbing makes for ...
A bit of a change up for this weeks episode as we discuss Dreams about Sailing around the world with funny stories and issues about safety and ending up in bed ...
At last, the man handling of the biggest module is done, glued down and ready for tabbing and bonding to the sole. What a journey that has been , 18 months of ...
At the risk of losing subscribers I offer this little video of a beautiful sunset of me with my guitar and a very appropriate tune wishing everyone could be up ...
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Installing Electrical and Data Conduits in this week's Life On The Hulls Episode took some working out and I think I now have a method that is going to give ...
This week is all about getting the large companionway all strengthened for installation. Taking the preparation time and Reinforcing Foam Core Stair Module ...
Getting Older, or just plain forgetful, this week highlights the need for a conscious checklist to make sure things are done right. Lots of second guessing and ...
This week is a bit of a milestone as the Sole is of our Catamaran is finally completed.The last piece of the floor puzzle takes a bit of time to establish as ...
The installation of our blackwater system has taken some serious thought indeed. Subfloor systems require considerable thought and planning and I am almost ...
To finish a stage of the boat is a real motivator and the completion of the Fresh Water Tanks is exactly what I need to spur me on. Locking down one of the ...
Amongst a hoard of other jobs, working out how to secure things in a boat as I lock down the Catamaran soles is time consuming in itself. This week securing ...
Painful and critical decision making leads to some major decisions this week as I discover the Art of Modification to ensure a correct fit and a solid form ...
There aren't many meditative things about boat building. It's dusty, noisy uncomfortable and very very hard work. This week, after being enlightened to the ...
This was by far one of our favorite days out on the water yet! Spinnaker flying was an absolute blast and just another reminder that boat life is the best ...
Tula’s Endless Summer
I feel like I am starting to career ahead with the install of the Foam Core Cabin Partitions. Revealing the true size of my cabin and storage space. Strength ...
Major events like the Catamaran Fuel Tank Sole Lockdown can take days even though the actual process is less than an hour it often takes days of work to get ...
Working out a method and completing the shelving in the Main Cabin Stateroom sees the future for the rest of the build. Taking time to do things right and all ...