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Ep148 – Ticking off the “TO DO” List for Demoulding the Catamaran Hull.
With the Demoulding of our Catamaran Hull rapidly approaching the "To Do List" is ever increasing , and in this issue, I set about Ticking off the "TO DO" List. It's more about being ready and ensuring all things go to plan. Patreon Membership Thank you ...
Ep147 The heat is on in every way, bad day on the Hulls.
The logistics and planning for the demoulding of a 40ft catamaran hull are many and of course sometimes things don't go exactly as planned . With extreme heat and a need to "Get the job done" a lack of attention to finer details can lead to safety issues, ...
Ep146 Finishing the Lifting Rig for Demoulding
Exciting times here on the Hulls as the demoulding day is nearing. This week I revisit the Lifting Trailer Rig that I started building 2 years ago and finalise the lifting structure with some grinding, welding and manoeuvring to establish a bit of a proces...
Ep145 Engine Module to Hull Integration
Hey everyone.What a week. After last weekend I can now say it really is " Life On The Hulls". Careful integration of the engine room modules is the order of the day in this week's video and some huge news. Have fun - Ross. Patreon Membership Thank you fo...
Ep144 Engine Room Module Installation – At Last.
Months of work culminate this week in the final install of both of our Engine Room Modules. Plenty of prep and boat building this week as these parts will be a real assett to my final Catamaran Build. Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting my product...
EP143 – Demoulding the Hull preparations.Complete Catamaran Build
An almost critical error is averted this week as the penultimate demoulding process looms after 3 years of work. Clearly demonstrates why we need to think things through over and over to ensure all of our ducks are in a line. Welcome to boat building 101. ...
Ep142 Installing The Dead Glass in the Catamaran
Installing the dead glass in this case , or dead wood in traditional boatbuilding speak is an essential part of any stern drive boat. The beefing up of this region of the hulls is a major step forward and the completion of the bilges under my Engine rooms ...
Ep141 Engine Removal and Chartering a Seawind 1260 Sailing the Whitsunday Islands
After three years of talking about the lifestyle of Catamaran Cruising it was time for Janet and I to find out if we really like it, the verdict, you tell us. A two week charter holiday Sailing in the Whitsunday Uslands concreted our thinking and we are in...
Ep140 Yanmar Engine and Drive Position Alignment
Dry fitting an engine can be a bit of a task but finding the correct position for the shaft can be another matter altogether. Fun and games this week and squeezing into tight spaces. Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting my production - https://www....
EP139 Dual Yanmar 4JH57 Engine Installs – Dry fitting Catamaran Engines
Simply put - a brilliant day for us here on the hulls as we determine the fit and placement of our amazing Yanmar 4jh57Engines. Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting my production - https://www.patreon.com/lifeonthehulls If you would like to contr...
Ep138 Bilge Work Almost Done – Catamaran Engine Rooms
Finishing the bilge work will strike a major milestone in this project but with the most complicated region of the boat being dealt with here, the Catamaran Engine Rooms, it is vital that it is built strong and able to withstand the torque and vibration th...
Ep137 – Catamaran Engine Room -Bearers and Modules
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 Bearers for the 2 Yanmar 4JH57 Motors. Using aged hardwood for the bearers will provide a solid foundat...
EP136 Catamaran Deck Mould Planning and Crocodiles
Thinking into the future, the deck mould preparation can begin. Looking towards the container shelter tent and flipping the lid for the laminating. Finishing up the engine bolster lamination, and a mad rush to Queensland before the border lockdown and a vi...
Yanmar Engine Removal Teaser – Life On The Hulls
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 Husband and Wife quality time day getting to know our new machines. Stay tuned to this channel t...