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A New Boat Design is Born FT. @CLCBoats1
For years I have been dreaming of a fast, light, simple, small traditional multihull that we could build and use to explore harbors, bays, estuaries and even bigger bodies of water in decent conditions. With the help of Chesapeake Light Craft this dream is...
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...
Building Wilda Trailer – The story of 2 PEOPLE and 1 SAILBOAT in 1 min and a bit
This video is an intro invitation to follow our project and our adventure of finishing the build and refit of our performance sailing catamaran Wilda. Wilda is a Schionning Wilderness 1340x sailing catamaran. She is being finished in a shed outside Melbo...
Ep 250 – Catamaran Build Videos – Life on the Hulls
When I started recording this build I would never imagine it would turn into the most comprehensive Catamaran Build Series on Youtube. From preparing the mould to Gel Coating and producing Hull, Deck, Hard Top and a multitude of internal furniture modules,...
Its a BIG boat!… and more fairing to do!…S01 E23 – DIY Catamaran
Fairing between the hulls and under the bridge deck. Sorry, fairing takes up a lot of time in boat building. Also managed to get some more paint on :) Mostly fairing though. If you enjoy watching fairing and fantastically good boat work, head over to S...
Port side ready, heading over to starboard – S01 E21 – DIY Catamaran
More "Oh glorious sanding" as Mads from Sail Life would say. @Sail Life Getting ready for paint by simply doing more fairing. Lots of fairing, sorry about that, but that is what you have to do when building one of these.
Ep119 Foam Core Cabin Partitions – Life On The Hulls – Fibreglass Catamaran Building
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 and quality of construction is the focus of my efforts in this weeks video. Patreon Membership Th...
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. ...
Ep064 Making a Blackwater Tank Mould – Life On The Hulls – Building a Catamaran
Marine holding tanks can be a sticky subject and getting the right amount of volume for a cruising catamaran can be a task in itself. I have decided to make my own tanks and this issue covers the mould making process and a bit of our travels to Los Angeles...
Ep053 – Making Crash Bulkheads – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build
A decision to build a 40 foot Catamaran should not be taken lightly. Join Ross in a series of videos that shows the ups and downs, logistics and blood sweat, swearing and tears involved in the building of a fibreglass composite catamaran. This week is all ...
EP040 Isn’t that hull finished yet???
A decision to build a 40 foot Catamaran should not be taken lightly. Join Ross Boardman in a series of videos that shows the ups and downs, logistics and blood sweat, swearing and tears involved in the building of a Fibreglass Cruising Catamaran. This epi...
Free 58′ Boat molds for Trawler and Cruiser!
In Tacoma Washington there are a pair of free boat molds!!! One is for a 58' cruiser style, the other is a 45' tug style boat. The phone number to call is (360) 763 3264 Please keep in mind these are molds, not the boat themselves, you will have to lay...
Ep034 This may take some Time!!!
This issue features an epic struggle with the orbital sander and the accurate measuring and placement of bulkhead templates. It certainly has taken some time to get this right. Have fun. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Go Back to where this all began at Episode 1: https:...
Ep032 Watch out for the Exotherm!!!!!
Taking a weekend away on our Trailer Sailor we learn a few lessons in safety and I play tetris with the internal modules of the Hull to finish up the laminating in the Hull of our 12mtr Cat. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Go Back to where this all began at Episode 1: ht...
Ep027 Meeting the Australian Maritime Standards
A decision to build a 40 foot Catamaran should not be taken lightly. Join Ross Boardman in a series of videos that shows the ups and downs, logistics and blood sweat, swearing and tears involved in the building of a fibreglass composite catamaran. This is...
Building A Chameleon Sailing Dinghy | Mast & Sprit #6
Constructing a mast and sprit for a Chameleon sailing dinghy seems like a simple affair, but it's actually quite complex. It takes a lot of effort to plane a 12' long 4x4 post into a 12' long 2" diameter mast. The process also creates an extraordinary amo...
Ep022 – Get Your Head Straight Son
This issue delves into the limits of human tolerance as I persevere with the removal of the foam core that has created a nightmare for me. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Go Back to where this all began at Episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cay7VPQw3AU&t=2s -...
Ep019 Viscious Creatures
The boat yard truck trailer gets a stripping and I finish the foam core on the chamfer panels and hull of the big cat. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Go Back to where this all began at Episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cay7VPQw3AU&t=2s -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
Ep016 Foam core installation on Catamaran Hull Sides
A decision to build a 40 foot Catamaran should not be taken lightly. Join Ross Boardman in a series of videos that shows the ups and downs, logistics and blood sweat, swearing and tears involved in the building of a fibreglass composite catamaran. In this ...
Ep015 Detailed Composite Material Discussion Tech Talk
This Episode concentrates on the reinforcements used in the build with a detailed explanation of the substrate qualities including Foam Core and Stitched Fabrics. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Go Back to where this all began at Episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
Ep013 Catamaran Bathroom Module Laminating and Build
In this Episode the Port Bathroom Mold is restored , laminated , and demolded ready for installation into the Hull. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Go Back to where this all began at Episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cay7VPQw3AU&t=2s -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
Ep012 The Real Work Begins
Episode 12 sees us getting sticky with the first layer going down on the Hull of our 40 Foot Catamaran Mold. A full day of laminating Vinyl Ester Resin and a layer of Fibreglass Cloth form the Skin Coat or Tie Layer that bonds the outside Gel Coat to the ...
Ep010 How to Spray Gel Coat for a Catamaran Hull
A decision to build a 40 foot Catamaran should not be taken lightly. Join Ross Boardman in a series of videos that shows the ups and downs, logistics and blood sweat, swearing and tears involved in the building of a fibreglass composite catamaran. Episode...
Ep009 How much polishing can a Koala Bear?
A decision to build a 40 foot Catamaran should not be taken lightly. Join Ross Boardman in a series of videos that shows the ups and downs, logistics and blood sweat, swearing and tears involved in the building of a fibreglass composite catamaran. In this...
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