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This boat has a life of it’s own – Hand Built Catamaran Ep248
This project is so massive it has a Life of it's own. Arriving at the boat yard each day I can't even start to think about what to do next as the Catamaran drives me in all directions as I try to meet self-imposed deadlines for upcoming installs. This week...
Life Raft on a Catamaran – Yes or N0 ? Ep247
It seems to be the topic of the month at the moment. A life raft on a Cruising Cat? , Yes or No!. When it comes to safety the line is clearly drawn in the sand here in our plans, and the answer is Yes. The next question, where to put it? You guessed it, a...
Catamaran Electrics, It’s whole new project – 42 Foot Catamaran Build Ep246
Either sit back and do the everyday, or get the job done ready for the all-important electrical install. Final preparations and a general explanation of what is coming up in the electrical system makes this week, a milestone like no other. The purpose o...
Crazy Expensive Boat Doors and Windows are HERE! – Catamaran Build Project EP245
Building a boat is not a cheap way out, it is in fact a way to spend an absolute fortune as we seek out the best quality we can afford. This week, it all starts landing on our doorstep. Our custom doors and windows arrive to our absolute delight, we are so...
Building a Custom Helm Console – Custom Catamaran Build EP244
It is time to get focused and concentrate on the customising of the Helm Station and the work begins now. With so many complex tasks in our future it is nice to concentrate on a major one and get it fully started. My whole approach to this channel is to ...
Done Once, Done Right – Catamaran Build Ep243
There are no cutting corners in this build. This job gets " Done Once, Done Right ". I have no time pressure to cut corners, no production schedule to meet and no inflated profit to make by short cutting any aspect of this build, I just want this Catamaran...
Who’s building the Catamaran Now? -Ep242
It doesn't take long before small parts become major tasks and leads to all types of other skills being learnt and applied.Enter Janet, taking it all on with the final goal in mind. Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting my production - https://www.p...
Messy Lines on a Cruising Catamaran
#shorts How Janet deals with messy lines on the Catamaran remains to be seen after this display.
Highly Paid Worker Loafing on the job – Catamaran Build Ep241
Life on the Hulls considers itself a quality employer offering reasonable rates of pay, and fantastic working conditions. That said, when the apprentice loses concentration it's up to me to make sure I find plenty of work to keep that person busy, I have j...
Our new Catamaran Galley – Catamaran Building form scratch Ep 240
The last big module is now made and we have our New Galley. This galley up module was an absolute beast to demould and we have a number of projects on the go this week. Check out Zach's fantastic channel where he restores cars and explores the Aussie Coa...
There goes my Man Shed – Catamaran Build From Scratch Ep239
Discovering I may have lost all rights and privileges in the Man Shed was hard to swallow, but it is a sacrifice I am willing to make to further the project with the help of Janet, my partner in crime. With the potential sale of our Production Catamaran Mo...
Get back in your Hole – Customising a Catamaran Ep 238
Getting into the detail of designing and assembly of a custom foam core sandwich helm station. The integration of modules and modifications is the important but often overlook part of boat building. Please support our video series and gain tips and up to ...
The Hackfest – Customising our Catamaran Build Ep237
Let's not settle for a steering wheel and a few displays, this week I am going to endeavour to start on the Helm Station design and I am still not certain if this massive hack into our new roof is going to work. Patreon Membership Thank you for supportin...
EP236 – The Work in this THING! – Complete Catamaran Build
It never ceases to amaze me , how much work is actually in this Catamaran Build. Breaking it down into finer detail, it can easily be overwhelming, the end product often takes a while, but the result is so worth it. Patreon Membership Thank you for suppo...
It’s “Phone a Friend Day” here on the Hulls – Cruising Catamaran Build EP 235
I know it's a lot to ask , but sometimes when the job at hand is so painstaking, there is no one I would rather share this task with , than my good buddy Jeff. Quality workmanship, requires a quality friend. Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting my...
Look what he’s got me doing now! – 42 Foot Catamaran Build Ep234
No point in taking a rest break yet as the progress is gaining momentum. I have Janet working here 3 days a week and I am working at completing the actual construction of the boat. The black Hole of fit out is awaiting and I am seriously ready for a new le...
Lazarette Access Hatch Build – 42 Foot Catamaran Build Ep233
There is nothing more important than safety when considering how to complete this Catamaran. The Lazarette or Stern Access Hatch must be able to withstand water from above in the form of rain, deck wash and a following sea. Problematic water in the rear co...
The process of bespoke construction – Catamaran Build Ep232
Working your way through a custom bespoke design is often a messy and protracted process that looks a lot worse before it can ever look better. Join us as we piece this whole stern entry part together. Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting my produc...
Sugar Scoop Re-design – Catamaran Build Project Ep231
The hard decision to go ahead with a Sugar Scoop Re-Design will pay dividends when the job's done as it will provide a complete redundant storage and crash bulkhead whilst minimising work in the long run. The search for our solution for our tender davits i...
The Wall of Pain – Catamaran Build EP230
Back at it this week and a visit to the Project Wall Of Pain has me worried, yet again, The first bit of Plastic Bling is dry installed and we demould the Port Hull Extension. Thank you for supporting my production - https://www.patreon.com/lifeonthehull...
Extending the Port Side Hull – Our Complete Catamaran Build Ep229
The great thing about a Catamaran Build is that you get to have 2 goes at getting it right, and with the Starboard side complete, the Portside gets a makeover and the extension of our Catamaran Hull is done. Still plenty of work to do, but the added length...
Catamaran Hull Extension Layup – Part 1 – CATAMARAN BUILD Ep228
Not happy to settle for a 39ft this Catamaran is getting a serious extension makeover before it even hits the water out to 42 feet or 12.7mtrs. The magic size for Catamarans to ensure costs are contained in "Marinas" and "Ever Increasing " Insurance Premiu...
Reality Check – The Actual versus Reality – Boat Build Ep227
If you don't get a "Reality Check" every now and and then, the whole thing becomes, kinda meaningless. I am the first to admit that solo boat building can grind you down, but when you are able to get a little bit of that inspiration, it's amazing how your ...
Our 30th Wedding Anniversary – Grinding away at a beautiful Cruising Catamaran EP226
Permanently Installed and now fully integrated hard top is now laminated in place this week. The considerable effort in getting these parts in place means that the cleanup can be worse than the actual job itself. Janet and I celebrate our 30th Wedding Anni...
It’s time to decide on our Propellers – EP225
Choosing a Propeller for our Catamaran is a lot more complicated than just buying one on-line. It begins with determining the dimensions available under the boat and then templating the shape and size, before passing it over to the experts to assist in the...
Variety is the spice of life – Complete Catamaran Build EP224
Our whole project is flying along and the complexities are getting more challenging as we go ahead. The essential hull extensions get their start and Janet has taken on a whole new range of challenges as well to build experience in the Marine Rescue Field ...
Tying the whole Project Together – COMPLETE CATAMARAN BUILD EP223
With the Catamaran Deck Mounted , the Hard-Top sitting in place we are now able to concentrate on "Tying the whole project together". Critical elements can now be assembled, and pieced together to form our 42 foot catamaran. Patreon Membership Thank you f...
Exciting Catamaran Mould Stuff – Huh Catamaran Build from Scratch Ep222
It's not about the Milestone's every week here in the boat yard, some essential work just had to be done each week to move forward or we get bogged down in the process. We can easily lose site of the end goal with the logistics that have to be dealt with. ...
Custom Hard Top Install – This was “HUGE” Ep221
Time to get our 25square mtr hard fitted once and for all. It costs nothing to subscribe but the benefits to a new channel are massive ,Thanks guys. Zach's Youtube Channel - https://youtube.com/channel/UCTijg62HPxNTukvOargVJlA Patreon Membership Thank y...
Is this the worst Experience of Janet’s Life? – The Reality of Boat Building Ep220
I wouldn't have asked if it wasn't the most important part of this Catamaran Build. Seaming and tabbing the entire hull and deck, and I mean every single millimetre of the join to do the job right. Risking a my marriage , my long suffering partner in crime...
You broke it, You fix It! – Catamaran Improvements Ep219
If you cut something to piece , you'd better be ready to put it back together. This week I tackle the massive reconstruction of the Raised Helm Position and finalise some work on the new custom hard top in preparation for installing it on our Catamaran. ...
The Biggest Modification of All – CATAMARAN BUILD FROM SCRATCH Ep218
Not content to settle for the deck being as it is, I set about tackling the biggest and most important customisation of all. An integrated hard top mounting that at the beginning has my heart pounding and wondering if this is the right thing to do. Once th...
That’s a Big Hole in our new Catamaran Deck – Catamaran Build Ep217
The Deck is down for keeps, now I can get on with the major projects that have been waiting to be done. First is to deal with any gaps in the joints and then onto the deepest and most dangerous cut of all. That's a Big Hole in our new Catamaran Deck. Ross ...
Chaos – How to Join a 42Ft Catamaran Deck and Hull – Catamaran Build Ep216
If you think about, what I was trying to achieve here was something that Catamaran Factories do hundreds of times with a swathe of specialised equipment. Well, I simply don't have that option and I need to get this done in record time or the whole boat wil...
Epic Flowcoating Session – Finishing Bow Lockers – Ep215
7 Days before the deck is sealed down forever and we have a hundred things to do, but , the most important task is the finishing of the forward lockers. This Epic Flowcoating Session was an absolutely mean affair, fighting summer temps and lack of space we...
Janet’s got a list ! – (Boat Building / Life On The Hulls EP 214)
Should I worry? When the project manager AKA "Janet" creates a list it means things need to get done "fast", I have to tick every job off the list to make sure all goes to plan in the next weeks or there will be major consequences. Patreon Membership Th...
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