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Ep105 Back In The Bilges Again!! – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project
I rarely put a day"s work off, as the chemistry and the mental production line that can be Life On The Hulls can be pretty demanding, but when you get a chance to duck out for an amazing day of sailing on a Lagoon 440 Catamaran comes up, jump at it. A day ...
Ep104 Stern Cabin Layouts – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project
Back into the templating phase this episode as the stern double berth takes shape and I work out how to build full size double beds into our Catamaran. My buddy Ron visits Jervis Bay and we build two complete new hardtops for his Seawind 1160 Catamaran to...
Ep103 Laminating Foam Core GRP Partitions – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Building
Big week of laminating here everyone. Batches of work are certainly the way to get ahead as I set up and lay up separate sheets to become robe and cupboard partition . Always a big effort setting up and prepping and my resin spray system machine suffers ...
Ep102 Amidships Bulkhead and Freezer Unit Design – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project
As things start to get finished the weight of them is taking it's toll on me as I manually heave things into place and I find myself getting more and more careful about safety and getting things done. Sam and I move Janet out to a unit in Sydney and I sta...
Ep099 Finishing Holding Tanks – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project
A mere 8 months on, I have completed the build of my holding tanks amongst a thousand other mini projects, ready to have there fittings put in and painted with a chemical resistant coating. Final fit is perfect, and we unload a container of Delta Sea Kay...
Ep098 Crash Bulkhead Drain Install – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project
I have made a decision to install drains on each of my Bow Crash Bulkheads and the effort to do this is not without issues. A very tight space and some logistics sees the job done and a modification to the cabin sole has given me some more usable headroom ...
Ep097 Boat Holding Tanks and Bushfire Update – Life On The Hulls 40ft Catamaran Build
This week's episode comes at a time where most of our beautiful coastal region has been destroyed by Fire Storm conditions and our area has been on emergency alert for some 4 weeks. All we are able to do is prepare , prepare and prepare for threat and Chri...
Ep096 Aussie Bushfire Prep & Final Bulkhead Laminating – Life On The Hulls – Building a Catamaran
This week has been rather disjointed as the Aussie Bushfires rage around us and we grapple with the preparation and tension that goes along with the thought of losing your home and livelihood. My Catamaran project takes a step back in these times as we get...
Ep095 Laminating a 20ft Long Bulkhead – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Building Project
It's that time of year again where we all gear up in Santa Outfits and ride our bikes to aid the New South Wales Volunteer Bush Fire Brigades, chuck in a lot of laminating and a visit from my Dear Mum to check out the progress on the Catamaran. Don't for...
Ep094 Fibreglassing Plywood – Life On The Hulls – Building a Fibreglass Catamaran
Part 2 of the Epic main bulkhead laminating session takes the smaller component bulkheads to a new level when templating and detail becomes paramount. Making sure everything fits in place and a real sense of the space within the catamaran'. Slovenia, bec...
Ep093 Laminating Plywood Bulkheads – Life On The Hulls Building a Catamaran
I have been dreading the laminating of the plywood bulkheads in my Catamaran since day one, and to be honest, it was a simple process with lots of prep and careful attention to detail. The individual bulkhead parts were easily handled and a great result. ...
Ep092 Major Bulkhead Scarfing – Scarfing jig – Catamaran Build Project
The larger jobs in this build take on new meaning when the heat sets in and this summer is already a belter here in Australia. Scarfing of the remainder of the forward bulkheads has been on the list for a while and this week I deal with the start of the bu...
Ep091 How Thick Is My Cat’s Hull? – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project
To work out exactly the thickness of the keel line of our Catamaran Hull, I found the test piece I made for the Australian Maritime Safety Test yet to be submitted. I also make a huge template for the rear of our catamaran and spend time with family in sun...
Ep090 Essential Yacht Repairs – Trailer Sailor – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project
With so much to do before heading away on Holidays I decided to dig in to the essential yacht repairs aboard "Interim" our in between Yacht. Get ready to crammed into the cabin with me on this one and get up close and personal as we discover how to track a...