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I Had To Cut 12 More Holes into the Catamaran Deck – Ep273
This whole build has been one modification after another, but when it come to safety the last thing you think of is to cut even more holes int the Catamaran Deck. Our channel's goal is to provide and insight into what it takes to build a 42 foot Cruising ...
“No More Slips and Falls: Anti-Skid Solution for Catamaran Sugarscoops” Ep272
The question of anti skid grip on the Catamaran Sugar Scoops has been asked many times. You can only have so much forethought when attacking a project this big, but rebuilding the saloon hatch access wasn't something I had factored into. This week, there i...
Stretching the Limits: Strengthening the Hull Extensions (Sugar Scoops) of our Catamaran Build Ep271
A rare spare afternoon in a massive Catamaran Build was spent Strengthening the Hulls Extension by completing the external laminates and building the join up to be able to fair it down to the gel coat layer. Our Electrical System gets to a very satisfactor...
Quick Update – Final Flow Coat of our Sugar Scoop Extensions
An update of the final coat of flow coat has revealed the result of our many modifications to our extended hulks, and we reckon it looks amazing. Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting my production - https://www.patreon.com/lifeonthehulls If you w...
Are the standards for Lithium Batteries on Boats Changin? – Catamaran Building EP267
The recent popularity of Lithium Batteries on Boats has raised many conversations about insurance and compliance and this week I am alerted to one such standard in Australian Standards that will require some changes to battery storage and ventilation. Th...
Supporting the Hard Top – Complete Catamaran Build Ep266
The decision to use stainless steel tubing for Supporting the Hard Top has taken a while as we have been trying to decide whether or not to use the Targa Mould we have for this job. The Extra work and old fashioned look was enough to steer us in the newe...
This Custom helm console has gone on way too long – Catamaran Build Ep265
If you think like me, this Helm Console has gone on way too long. I am gonna change that this week and kick it into touch to get the final shape ready for it's install in the Catamaran. Months of steady work has culminated in this very obscure shape that i...
Designing our Catamaran Rudder Mechanism // Catamaran Building Project Ep264
Building a Catamaran can be a lot of thinking and not a lot of building. To design and install a rudder system isn't quite as easy as you think. A rudder is a simple piece of equipment that creates resistance to steer the boat, it could be as simple as a p...
Hard Top Design and Flow Coat // Complete Catamaran Build – Update #2
Another quick update s things are moving fast here on the hulls. Preparation and further alterations for the finalising of the hardtop and a first layer of flow coat as a guide coat before final fairing and finish. Enjoy Guys. Please consider help suppor...
The Best Fairing Compound – Building a Catamaran from Scratch EP263
You simply can't think of everything in a build of this size. This week I discover that Hindsight is a wonderful thing and the Best Fairing Compound, and when building a catamaran from scratch some extra forward planning I could have saved a hoard of extra...
We have been shafted – Stern Tubes and Dental Woes // Catamaran Build from Scratch Ep262
Milestones are hard to come by on such a massive project but installing the stern tubes is an epic moment and I am happy to finally see her drive train in place and ready for completion. Hoards of real boat work make this video true to form in my "Life On ...
Port Hull Extension Gel Coat Spray Up 4th March 2023 – Life On The Hulls
Bonus Quick Update a couple of weeks ago as we sprayed the Portside Stern Hull Extension. After it's first coat of gel coat we have faired her down again and she is now ready for her final coat. Occasionally we will post a short video to give you a feel ...
Adding Finer Detail // Complete Catamaran Build Ep261
Defining the final shape of the stern of our Catamaran has been a while coming and adding these curved foam core winglet duckboards has finally shown her true form. To say I am happy with it , is an understatement and we are moving to the stage where final...
Our Catamaran’s Drive Train – No sail drive here //Complete Catamaran Build
It has taken some time to decide on the appropriate drive train and propellers system for our Catamaran. We tossed up the pros and cons of many different propellers and we are so happy with our choice. Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting my produc...