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PENULTIMATE batch! 💪 Ep 165 Building my steel sailing yacht
YES INDEED, the Penultimate batch! 🙂 Meaning that this batch of X10 panels, now complete in this episode, is the second last batch to make up from the list of 10 'Post it note' jobs, to get done before I wind up on the inside fit-out work of Mistress to...
HOW TO be a Boat Plumber & some,.. Ep.164 Building my steel sailing yacht
Yep, Plumbing, plumbing and more plumbing! Lot's of good plumbing and cabinetry work continuing in the Head/bathroom in this episode, particularly in the cabinet, but as well with making the Strong little Holding tank strut supports, last pieces for the Na...
“Jack of ALL trades!” 😁💪 Ep.163 Building my steel sailing yacht
Well as it turns out I am doing good boatwork on X7 different things in this episode and it has reminded me that quite a few trade skills really are required when building (or refitting) a sailing yacht/boat! Mistress is designed by one of the highly resp...
REWARD TIME! 😍 Ep.162 Building my steel sailing yacht
MID YEAR MERCH. SALE go to www.symistress.com Enter CODE-MIDYEAR50 This head/bathroom install result has turned out BETTER THAN I EXPECTED! 😍 Getting to the final install stage IS always definitely the REWARD MOMENT, after the lengthy time process of de...
SPRAY-PAINTING BOAT Panels Ep.161 Building my steel sailing yacht
MID YEAR MERCH. SALE go to www.symistress.com Enter CODE-MIDYEAR50 This episode is all about getting the Heads/bathroom cabinet, toilet pedestal and cabin 2 locker front panels/parts all epoxy resin coated X2, high build epoxy Undercoated X2 and then Polyu...
I GET A BREAK in Cairns!😍 Ep.160 Building my steel sailing yacht
Once again there is a lot happening in this episode, but I can say a BIG highlight was FINALLY getting away to have a break/rest from the boatyard and boatwork! I sort out a design for the cabin 2 locker; make up a multi-profiled edge piece for the head/to...
“In Principle-More Winning!” 🎯 Ep.159 Building my steel sailing yacht
WOOHOO! I attack X5 things off the Post-it notes list and although there were a few things that needed 'a few minor adjustments', all in all the good boatwork has been WINNING! Mistress is designed by one of the highly respected Dutch naval architects E.G...
Perseverance = Winning! 💪🙂 Ep.158 Building my steel sailing yacht
In this episode, after some trials and errors, I finally get Mistress' fancy engine box-companionway steps FITTED! This really was quite a tricky, custom engineering feat for me, BUT, perseverance = winning! 😁 I also make up the LAST 10 inside jobs befo...
Some GREAT FINISH work! Ep.157 Building my steel sailing yacht
I FINALLY get to REMOVE the 'X8' Post-it notes work! Ongoing work on the engine box-companionway steps progresses really well; the replacement V berth battens and panels come out fantastic and are a HUGE improvement and I also add more insulation to this a...
EDITED Livestream 3.23 Building my steel sailing yacht
The EDITED version - faster moving, NO tech. glitches or pauses 😁 Merchandise 25% OFF SALE until 31st March! Mistress is designed by one of the highly respected Dutch naval architects E.G. Van de Stadt, a Caribbean design, length 40ft/12m, beam 13ft/3....
Missed video Explanation! 😬 Building SY Mistress
A short explanation regarding why there was no normal fortnightly episode put out today. Mistress is designed by one of the highly respected Dutch naval architects E.G. Van de Stadt, a Caribbean design, length 40ft/12m, beam 13ft/3.9m, draft 5ft/1.5m. Her...
WOW! 🤩 A LOT OF GOOD BOATWORK HAPPENING! Ep.156 Building my steel sailing yacht
WOW! THERE IS A LOT OF GOOD BOATWORK HAPPENING IN THIS EPISODE! *more on the fancy engine box steps *getting Gas device hardware and installing the LPGas pipe *undercoating and topcoat painting the heads/bathroom and Gas locker *making much better replacem...
Rather fancy steps 😆 Ep.155 Building my steel sailing yacht
There has been A LOT of good boatwork going on for Mistress over the past few weeks and in this episode the focus is on the rather complicated engine box-companionway steps and getting the business end of the gas install well underway,... I also make up an...
Attacking 8 on the ‘Post-it notes’ list! (pt.2) 💪 Ep.154 Building my steel sailing yacht
WOOHOO! Yes, attacking EIGHT significant jobs on the Post-it notes list and LOVING it! 😁 Mistress is designed by one of the highly respected Dutch naval architects E.G. Van de Stadt, a Caribbean design, length 40ft/12m, beam 13ft/3.9m, draft 5ft/1.5m....
INSTALL-FEST 💪 (pt.1) Ep.153 Building my steel sailing yacht
Install-fest INDEED! 😁 I am working on EIGHT areas from all of the recent work making panels, Rosewood and some other associated pieces! This really is rewarding! Mistress is designed by one of the highly respected Dutch naval architects E.G. Van de St...
Happy New Year 2023! 🎉 from Building SY Mistress
Happy New Year 2023! 🎉 from Building SY Mistress Mistress is designed by one of the highly respected Dutch naval architects E.G. Van de Stadt, a Caribbean design, length 40ft/12m, beam 13ft/3.9m, draft 5ft/1.5m. Her hull and decks are built in mild ste...
MORE off the LASTS lists,.. Ep.152 Building my steel sailing yacht
Another great load of boatwork done in this episode with machining a lot of Rosewood, topcoating saloon pieces and fitting hinges and locks to the galley cabinet doors, setting the stage for a SIGNIFICANT install-fest in the next instalment of Building SY ...
SO MUCH going on lately! 💪 Ep.151 Building my steel sailing yacht
MY CHANNEL IS STRUGGLING! PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING MY WORK on either https://www.patreon.com/symistress or https://www.paypal.me/symistress YES, there is SO MUCH going on lately, I do MANY things in this episode, it is VERY satisfying getting all of t...
COUNTDOWN ANNOUNCEMENT 😲⛵ Ep.150 Building my steel sailing yacht
MY CHANNEL IS STRUGGLING! PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING MY WORK on either https://www.patreon.com/symistress or https://www.paypal.me/symistress I think that this part of Building SY Mistress' journey has been VERY much awaited,.. and by many! NOT least of...
Interior MAKEOVER FINALE 🤩💪 (pt.2) Building my steel sailing yacht
MY CHANNEL IS STRUGGLING! PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING MY WORK on either https://www.patreon.com/symistress or https://www.paypal.me/symistress As the title says, the interior _MAKEOVER FINALE_ 🤩 💪 I also get the LPGas/Propane locker sides fitted, m...
LAST inside MAKEOVER 🤩💋 (pt.1) Ep.148 Building my steel sailing yacht
MY CHANNEL IS STRUGGLING! PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING MY WORK on either https://www.patreon.com/symistress or https://www.paypal.me/symistress #BuildingSYMistress As the title says - The LAST interior MAKEOVER! (part 1) Because of some GOOD weather "ligh...
All about a BEAUTIFUL 🌳💋 Ep.147 Building my steel sailing yacht
MY CHANNEL IS STRUGGLING! PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING MY WORK on either https://www.patreon.com/symistress or https://www.paypal.me/symistress I put in a lot of time and work to finish another really beautiful Rosewood cabinet top for Mistress' head (bat...
More beautiful Rosewood laminating 🌳😁 Ep.146 Building my steel sailing yacht
MY CHANNEL IS STRUGGLING! PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING MY WORK on either https://www.patreon.com/symistress or https://www.paypal.me/symistress I triple check the dimensions of the gas/propane locker panels before coating all edges with X3 coats of epoxy; ...
HOW TO MAKE A BOAT GAS/PROPANE LOCKER! Ep.145 Building my steel sailing yacht
ANOTHER good productive boatwork episode people! Figuring out and fitting the cabin-sole cam-latch (NOT cheap!) hardware; putting all of the little access hatch parts together and getting this gem fitted; applying GRP/fibreglass to some marine plywood whic...
HOW TO MAKE A STRONG, WATERPROOF BOAT SHOWER 🛀 Ep.144 Building my steel sailing yacht
This episode is all about making Mistress' shower space water proof (and strong too) by applying GRP/fibreglass taping to all of the corners, adding fairing filler to lay down a base that 'falls' to the drain position to drain water and then laying GRP/fib...
NOT SO EASY! 😬 Ep.143 Building my steel sailing yacht
A Big and sincere thanks to Frans for putting together digital plans of THE actual Mistress! These are shown at the beginning and end of this video. I take a drive to the South side of Brisbane to collect great quality sound insulation from the good people...
PODCAST with Ross-Life On The Hulls (pt.2) Ep.142 Building my steel sailing yacht
This is part 2 of the great Podcast chat had with Rossco from his channel Life on the Hulls. We had a fantastic chat about not only his professional composites help for 3 jobs I have to do on Mistress, but we (of course 😆) jumped in and out of these top...
ALWAYS MORE parts to the PUZZLE! 🧩 Ep.141 Building my steel sailing yacht
I make and fit a custom steel channel beam which will support the hinging engine box and companionway steps as well as make and fit the last diesel fuel tank bracket; I sort out the pathway that the engine controller cables will take and adjust the panels ...
MEET MISTRESS! ONE MAN! ⛵ Ep.140 Building my steel sailing yacht
PRESENTED like you HAVE NOT seen her YET! SHE HAS NEVER LOOKED THIS GOOD before! See the OVERALL picture of the WHOLE interior, that is Mistress! Mistress is designed by one of the highly respected Dutch naval arcitects E.G. Van de Stadt, a Caribbean desi...
Pleasing on the EYE,..💋 Ep.139 Building my steel sailing yacht
Quote, "I think that they are turning out pretty good!" 😁 Well, well, getting these completed aft cabin panels installed was REALLY rewarding and definitely pleasing on my mind and eye! I also get the aft stove-oven block and bracket fitted and MAN does...
ALL ABOUT Stove SPLASHBACK + Galley SHELF Ep.138 Building my steel sailing yacht
This is what I call MORE/2nd FINISHING FITOUT, YEEOOWW!! 😁👌 It has been REALLY nice to be doing this final fit out work on some really practical AND pretty good looking and good quality parts for Mistress, AND built REALLY STRONG! 💪 Mistress i...
HONEY to WHITE & MORE! Ep.137 Building my steel sailing yacht
Oooww YEAH BABY, turning this batch of panels from HONEY to WHITE! 💋 I also put together the galley breakfast bar/shelf and OF COURSE it gets laminated in more beautiful Rosewood plus I get the shower sump plumbing fitted and make up MORE little import...
What a RELIEF-12 panels DONE! 😁 Ep.136 Building my steel sailing yacht
Designing the panels to surround Mistress' engine bay has been an enjoyable challenge and having taken the time in the design stages, I get made up what I think should be a great outcome. I then move on to epoxy coating all of these 12 panels, which once t...
WINNING People! 12 panels:9 DONE! Ep.135 Building my steel sailing yacht
I am on a mission making 12 panels for Mistress' aft cabins 2 & 3, engine bay and more,.... I really enjoy the design challenges and get the production momentum rolling, day AND night! I also do my best putting on a marketing plug to hopefully inspire ...
MAN, things coming TOGETHER! Ep.134 Building my steel sailing yacht
THANK YOU Patreon Patrons! A SPECIAL shout out to NEW TIER#6 Sheffield Will III https://www.patreon.com/symistress Once again the good boatwork progress continues and YES, more of the "finish look" work is really coming together nicely! Completing the gall...
MORE good FITOUT progress! Ep.133 Building my steel sailing yacht
More good progress on Mistress' fitout this episode with getting the stainless steel stove-oven splashback template made up; the TRICKY X3 Rosewood bearers all made up and sorted for the shower sump box to securely sit horizontally below; the heads cabin-s...
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