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Our Bi-Fold Doors Don’t work Properly // How To Build A Fibreglass Catamaran EP 320
In this episode of Life on the Hulls, John and Ellen build bi-fold doors for their fiberglass catamaran. Learn about custom door installation and boat upgrades as they transform their vessel.
Nothing is more important on our Catamaran // Safety on a Catamaran. Ep319
Upgrade your catamaran's safety and handling capabilities through thoughtful design and practical modifications. Transform your sailing experience while enhancing your safety at sea.
How good does this look ? // How to Build A Fibreglass Catamaran Ep318
Thinking 3 years ahead is so important when building a boat or you can run into massive problems down the track. A little bit of good luck and good management is what building a project of this size needs to avoid Future Wiring Problems. Our New Catamaran ...
240 Volt Boat System Install – How to Build A Catamaran Ep317
It is time to wire up our 240 Volt Boat System and Shore Power to complete the Electrical Compartment. Our Brand New wiring is something to behold and we are so proud of it with the team effort it has taken to complete the system. Our YouTube build serie...
Custom Fabrication takes tonnes of work – How to Build A GRP Catamaran Ep 316
It's not just a boat build here, every facet of the planning and design needs to be taken into account to make this boat our own. Our efforts are really paying off with some nice features that would only be found on custom Catamaran Build. Welcome to this...
Fitting out the Catamaran Saloon // HOW TO BUILD A CATAMARAN Ep314
With a new staff member I am able to get on with other things that need immediate attention. Having family help means that sometimes things can get a bit personal unlike working with friends , a Dad can get away with blue murder. We are up to choosing the ...
Building Our Carbon Catamaran Rudders – Yacht Build Ep313
Time for a change of pace and couple of days in the shed and straight into some carbon fabrication of our rudders . Building our Carbon Catamaran Rudders is a project in itself. Simple process but Oh so rewarding , we are so happy with the way these rudder...
Butchering the Back Deck // Righting the Wrongs – EP312
It is more important to fix a problem that will come back to bite us in years to come if we leave it till later, but Janet is not so impressed with me gong at it again. Butchering our Back Deck to improve access is so important on a boat and using cheap so...
Our New Shape Is Complete – Laminating our Bows Ep311
After months of modification on our Bows we are finally laminating them to a structural finish. Days of preparation and some extremely hard work we are so proud to have completed the bows and are now ready for final fairing and a new look without compromis...
A Very Tough Week Ahead – Boat Build Ep310
Building a boat of this size has many challenges, but doing it injured is a whole new experience. Struggling to get through the week when the jobs keep mounting up is my lot this week. Our YouTube build series is all about what it takes to build a Catama...
DON’T LEAVE YOUR DECK HATCHES OPEN on a yacht! – A Real Week Of Boat Building – Ep309
Don't leave your deck hatches open on a yacht ! it could have been the end of boat building for me! There are so many Yacht Builds on Youtube these days, but do they show what a "REAL WEEK" is like on a Catamaran Build. If you cant handle the heat, get out...
To Add Rainwater Collection Or Not – The Jury is out here on the Hulls Ep 308
Adding custom rain gutters and weather protection is a time consuming process, but with some advanced thought the result can be simply spot on. This episode I concentrate on a rain gutter , and potential rainwater collection channel addition to the hardto...
How Can I Stay On Track ? // Just keep ploughing ahead – Catamaran Build – Ep307
It is a question I ask myself daily, "How do I stay On Track?". When the list of jobs seem endless, it is easy to shelve the hard ones and move on to something easier, but that isn't a reality, boat building is about juggling and prioritising and right no...
I am trying to avoid a drenching – Catamaran Build Ep306
Weather Protection can be tricky on any yacht and I deciding how to circumvent drenching whilst underway is all part of building a boat. This week, I go into modification mode again and address a thing that has been on my mind for way too long. Our You...
Unbelievable Metamorphosis! Witness Our Catamaran Transform Before Your Eyes – Ep305
I just couldn't leave it alone , the bow modification that had to happen has taken on a another level of effort. There was only one way to build our bows up to the required buoyancy. Solid , foam core bows that are not only void free, but will provide an a...
I did not sign up for this – Bow extension Install Ep304
We all need to do things we don't want to do, but I am pushing my luck daily here on his boat build asking Janet to help with some of the dirtiest stickiest tasks. Jan's epoxy skills are amazing considering she can mix 30kg of the stuff in one sitting and ...
The TIG Welding Begins // Catamaran Building Ep303
I am easily excited and try to contain myself when an offer to come and help us Weld our Stainless Steel comes along. PK has entered the building and not before time either. His talents are many, his offer is appreciated and we get on with some fun stuff. ...
Extending the Bow Strongback – Catamaran Modification Ep302
To change the shape of a Catamaran Hull is no small undertaking, to do it own your own, piece by piece, is a whole different exercise. This week begins the epic task of adding sufficient buoyancy to our Catamaran Hull by Extending the Bow Strongback withou...
25000 Subscribers / / Mods don’t get any bigger than this – Catamaran Project Ep301
If you think I have tackled some big modifications in this project then you may be surprised to see that this week's video has the start biggest project of all, an extreme Bow modification on both bows, at the same time. This is absolutely HUGE ! This Y...
300th Episode // Complete Catamaran Build Ep300
We are not sure where the time has gone, but this week marks the 300th Episode of this Epic 42 Ft Catamaran Build. There isn't much we have nt tackled to get here, logistics, planning, tonnes and tonnes of hard work, and the benefits are starting to eventu...
Capturing the Details – Full Boat Build Series Ep299
Spending time to finetune and detail areas brings on some finishing touches to an epic bat build. This YouTube build series is all about what it takes to build a Catamaran from Scratch. There is so much detail in a build of this size and so many differen...
In They Go // Catamaran Build Ep298
Juggling many different parts of the build is the skill of any boat builder, this week's effort is no exception, sometimes there is no end to the parts and components that need to be fitted, modified, and redesigned to get the best result. That is the beau...
Catamaran Foredeck // This needs attention now Ep297
It is so easy to neglect parts of a project this size and this boat build is no different. Working towards finishing areas of the bow. The windlass hatch, bow seam and so much more , getting it done and done right is the order of the day. This YouTu...
Beautiful White Shiny Catamaran Interior – Complete Catamaran Build Ep296
The entire Catamarans Wall lining in one video, I challenge anyone to knock that job over in such a short period. Went from green foam core walls to Beautiful white shiny Catamaran Interior clean surface so quickly it was mesmerising for us and a huge kick...
We Sprayed our Cabin ceilings with Raptor – Catamaran Project EP295
The interior of the Catamaran is moving along quickly now with Raptor Ceiling finishes and internal lining sheets being epoxied in for a clean, modern , no fuss finish. Highlights of woodwork and soft furnishing will make the boat homely and extremely comf...
It couldn’t get much harder – Boat Building EP294
Almost 6 years into this epic project and my misconception that the workload would get easier. I honestly thought the hard work was done". Is it me getting older or is it me just facing the fact that to finish this project, and I will Finish this Catamaran...
IT HAD TO COME TO AN END // Catamaran Build Project Ep293
When you have the extra help available, find the worst job you can imagine and take full advantage of it. Our Sam's last day working with us on the Catamaran becomes a physical challenge and we test his engineering know how to bend a very complicated pair ...
Catamaran Saloon Window Install – Ep292 Complete Catamaran Build
Just because you've made the windows, doesn't mean you are anywhere near finished. The prep is epic, the install is even bigger. Our Catamaran Saloon Window install is certainly a process to get this right. She is finally at lock up stage and we are so blo...
Saloon Window Fabrication – Liveaboard Catamaran Project Ep291
One of the major milestones of the build right here this week. Our Saloon Window Fabrication has had me daunted for some time now, but we smashed it out in a day. Such is the irony of a Cruising Cat build, the things that scare you the most, are perhaps th...
Making Our Own Stainless Steel Handrails – Cruising Catamaran Project Ep290
Trying to get Custom Stainless Steel Handrails Fabricated these days is a real challenge , such is the essence of this entire project, we'll just do it ourselves and do our best to make them look as good as a bought one. Not as easy as we thought, but it i...
It Couldn’t Be Worse // Catamaran Build Ep 289
"The list of tasks achieved this week is epic, having 3 workers going flat out certainly makes the workload a lot easier, but that doesn't mean we can take foot off the pedal. While part of the team takes a few days off, I dig deep to get ahead of the work...
The Result Is Amazing // Catamaran Fitout Solution – Ep288
For the first time since this Catamaran Build started, I have been playing the foreman and keeping a close eye on the workers ensuring their quality is top notched, only to realise, it is my work that is letting the side down. Welcome to Life On The Hulls...
The Internal Fitout Begins // This will save us months of work Ep287
Never knock back family assistance in a massive Boat Build like this. To have the opportunity to get 3 times the work done is like a god send to us as we progress into the internal fitout of our 1 foot Cruising Catamaran. This will save us months of work. ...
Catamaran Saloon Transformation // Catamaran Fitout Series Ep286
Sometimes it all just leads to a couple of pivotal moments. After a few years of looking at the Raw Green Fibreglass Interior it's time to make her look clean and beautiful. The cabin interior takes on a whole new look. Patreon Membership Thank you for s...
It’s Just Wasn’t Good Enough // Catamaran Build From Scratch Ep285
Not satisfied with the first Flow Coat Finish on our Hull Extensions we are at it to make it right. A final detail sand after this session will bring it all to fair for a beautiful reveal. The boat jobs are many in every week here on the hulls as we bring ...
Whaaat Was I Thinking ? // Complete Catamaran Build Ep284
There aren't many time I question wanting to build a boat, but this week I have certainly beaten myself up, wondering why I would put myself, my family and more importantly, our entire Youtube Viewership through this nightmare. This YouTube build series i...
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