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Making good on some Modifications – ( Boat Building / Life ON The Hulls EP213)
Don't get too far ahead of yourself with the Modifications or they will will rear up and bite you right on the behind. I need to go back and start fixing some of the mods that I have started or the whole thing will come to a grinding halt. 2 weeks till t...
Your Epoxy “Sir” – Holding the Catamaran together – ( Boat Building / Life On The Hulls Ep212)
Weeks of work finalising the structure to drop the deck down in this weeks issue. I jam myself into places I simply shouldn't be in and the payoff is a sound method that will ensure a prefect fit and plenty of epoxy to hold the deck down for good. It's the...
Catamaran Deck RaisIng for the Last time – ( Boat Building / Life On The Hulls EP211 )
I invite you all on site to the "Catamaran Raising Deck" for the first and last last time as we position it very carefully for the final preparation before locking her down for good. Old School Jacks and Old School Techniques making for a real picture of w...
I need to get in, WHERE ! – CATAMARAN BUILD Ep210
Tight spaces, structural bulkheads, logistical planning and help is at hand with a good mate giving up his holiday time to lay down some laminates in the stern of the Catamaran. I am continully asking myself, Do I really need to get in Where? Thank you fo...
CATAMARAN BUILD – Transom Access Improvements – Ep209
Needing some better access I have embarked on another simple modification that will bring the boat in to a more modern design. Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting my production - https://www.patreon.com/lifeonthehulls If you would like to contri...
Chain Locker Alterations and Helm Stair Build Rebuild Ep208
Are you prepared to cut into brand new Catamaran Deck to achieve the best result, well I am, and it may look like a drastic solution, but the result will be a functional, cosmetically appealing deck section that will be worth every bit of the considerable...
Mutiny On The Hard Top – CATAMARAN BUILD Ep207
You could only describe this week's video as a "Monster" as the laminating and foam core of our 217 SQ Foot Catamaran Hard Top is finished and ready to be installed on our boat. The Aussie Summer Heat and humidity took it's toll on us as we smashed out our...
GEL COAT EXPLOSION – Catamaran Hardtop Build EP206
The third massive piece of our Catamaran gets it's shiny white Gel Coat in this week's video. The preparation alone is enough to make you weep, let alone the mess I created when servicing our Gel Coat Machine. Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting ...
CATAMARAN BUILD – Our Huge Catamaran Hard Top Build – Ep205
Progress is a combination of many jobs to build into a final result. In this case I am working on three different jobs at once to coincide them into a massive milestone. The joining of the Catamaran Deck and Hull and our Huge Catamaran Har Top. You just ha...
CATAMARAN BUILD – Sugar Scoop Extensions and Hard Top Build Progress EP204
I know there is a lot going on here in our Catamaran Build, as my days are split into so many separate projects that simply can't be tackled all at once. This week's episode begins work on my plan for joining the Catamaran Deck and Hull, the New 20 Square ...
CATAMARAN BUILD – Major Structural Bulkheads and Helm Station Ideas Ep203
With the Catamaran Deck Part in exactly the right position I have to establish some Major Structural Bulkheads and sort out some potential Helm Station Issues to ensure we can manage the boat and the sails with ease. Patreon Membership Thank you for supp...
CATAMARAN BUILD – Pure Boatwork – Window Cut Outs and Engine Access Ep202
No mucking about his week, or any week for that matter. It is all just "Pure Boat" work here on this project as I am moving forward in leaps and bounds, and then it seems like small steps at the end of the day. Establishing window frames see more grinding ...
It’s Deck Enlargement Surgery for this Catamaran Ep201
The ability to modify and change a design is what boat Boat Building is about. This episode is all about my need to improve the function and achieve a better outcome for the future operation and appearance of the Catamaran. The idea of Cutting Into a Perfe...
2021 – A Hull of Year – 12 Months of Bloody Hard Work
Fast tracking a year of Massive Milestones this week's video is a medley of achievements and a great catch up on the 2021. Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting my production - https://www.patreon.com/lifeonthehulls If you would like to contribute ...
Lowering The Catamaran Deck and Bad News for us – Episode 200
A major day here on the Hulls has finally come as Lowering the Catamaran Deck for a test fit becomes a lot harder than we thought. We also have some bad news after an amazing Xmas Family Christmas Weekend. Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting my p...
Complete Up To Date Catamaran Build Walkthrough – 12.7Mtr Catamaran Build
Building a boat can be all encompassing, and filming the process can give the viewer only pieces of the boat each week, and I admit, it can be a bit confusing. Well, You've asked for it, a "Complete up to date Catamaran build walkthrough" of this 12.7 Mtr...
The First Cut is the Deepest – Life On the Hulls – Complete Catamaran Build
Mast Insert installed from the inside at least and a worrying cut to the mast post and main bulkhead sends a shiver down my spine as I action the Deepest cut of the whole project. Welcome to Life On The Hulls Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting o...
Huge New Project – Catamaran Hard Top Roof Ep198
As if there wasn't enough going on down here on the Hulls, this week we begin a Massive new Project, a 4.5 x 4.5 meter Catamaran Hard Top Roof for our New Build 12.7 meter Catamaran. The grunt work begins today and Janet and I have some serious work ahead ...
I cut a massive hole in my Brand New Catamaran Deck – 12.7mtr Catamaran Build 197
Life in a crawl space operating very dangerous power tools between your legs is apparently what boat building is all about. Cutting away at the bulkheads to match the New Deck is perhaps the most painstaking process to date. Following that harrowing exper...
Matching the Deck with the Hull – Catamaran Build from Scratch Ep196
With an 1100kg Fibreglass Catamaran Deck Suspended half a metre above me I need to begin the process of Matching the Deck with the Hull. This really isn't that complicated. Rossco Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting my production - https://www.pa...
It looks like a Real Catamaran Now – 12.7mtr Complete Catamaran Build Ep195
After a couple of days off following the Epic demoulding and Deck Placement day I headed into work with the full intention to take it easy. How wrong I was. Immediately thrust into a plethora of jobs that need to be tackled just to move forward. Check out ...![DIY Demoulding 40ft Catamaran Deck [Part 2/2]”Ep194](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/P03GDXU2CD0/maxresdefault.jpg)
DIY Demoulding 40ft Catamaran Deck [Part 2/2]”Ep194
Sorry to leave you hanging last week, but an event like this need to be taken in slowly and our Epic Catamaran Deck Demould, Flip and Placement still has my heart pounding. The whole process was a tad stressful and I hereby present it in all it's angles. H...
Demoulding of a DIY 40 Foot Foam Core Catamaran Deck Ep193
Not without it's dramas, this week's instalment is the demoulding of a DIY 40 Foot Foam Core Catamaran Deck. 4 months of solid work and plenty of stress has lead to this massive milestone in the build of our 12.7 Meter Catamaran. Welcome to life on the H...
Deck Demoulding Final Prep – 12.7 mtr Catamaran Build Ep192
Logistics are plenty at this point and squaring everything away before we put her lid on is the order of the day. Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting my production - https://www.patreon.com/lifeonthehulls If you would like to contribute to our p...
So much Boatwork going on – 12.7Mtr Catamaran Build EP191
There is so much boatwork going on here this week as we prepare for the final demoulding of the deck and the spaces of the Catamaran become more confined. Big week on the Hulls for us this week. Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting my production -...
Triple Yacht Module Install – Complete Catamaran Build EP190
Final install of 3 stateroom modules is the order of the day. I can't believe how quickly things are moving these days as I am able to tick the boxes and see the whole project coming to fruition. Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting my production ...
Not quite choosing the cushions and the drapes- Catamaran Build Ep189
Finishing the cabin modules is a pleasing stage of the Catamaran Build and the previously completed internal fitout of the wardrobes , has sped the whole process up. Knowing these are done I can move on to the final install and getting ready for the massiv...
Hacking into Furniture Modules – 12.7mtr Catamaran Build Ep188
It's all coming down to the wire.Final fitout under the furniture cabin modules to create storage and underlying structure of the modules. Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting my production - https://www.patreon.com/lifeonthehulls If you would li...
I wish I had thought of that! – 12.7mtr Catamaran Build Ep187
Are you ready to make a change when required, if not , boat building may not be for you. This 12.7 mtr Catamaran Build is really taking shape. Now that I know a little bit more about the function of this Catamaran's system, I am forced to modify a major st...
Jammed in the forepeak – 12.7Mtr Catamaran Build Ep186
I find myself in some bizarre positions as I complete certain sections and this week I find myself Jammed in the forepeak completing the main structure of the crash bulkhead and the bow structure is now complete awaiting the position of the deck part that ...
That is just boat building – 12.7mtr Catamaran Build Ep185
Even small jobs can take an absolute age. The thinking and finally the doing are two very intertwined things and when things don't go as planned in can really make or break your day - That is just boat building. Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting...
The Nitty Gritty – Catamaran Building Detail P184
A boat build is nothing but a complicated series of details, and I get right into the Nitty Gritty of Catamaran Building Detail in this weeks episode. The multitude of projects within this project mount as I drill holes in a perfectly good Catamaran Hull. ...
Dual Yanmar 4Jh57 Catamaran Engine Install Ep183
Two years after purchase , these brand new Dual Yanmar Engine Units are being installed. 2 x Yanmar 4jh57 Shaft Drive systems will give us the extra propulsion and reliability that sail drives simply cant beat. Shaft drives, reduce maintenance, provide a s...
Ep182 The Hardwork Starts NOW!
Outlining a plan to demould the Catamaran Deck Part is all in this week's video. Revisiting some elements that had long been forgotten and I have come to the conclusion that "The Hard Work Starts Now" Cheers - Ross Patreon Membership Thank you for support...
Ep181 Grinding the Excess Laminate – Catamaran Deck Build
Getting the Catamaran Deck Flange back to the mould edge to determine the separating line is critical before demoulding. This week I grind the excess laminate and start to think about demoulding mounts to lift the deck out of the mould. Patreon Membersh...
Ep180 – Working for Mates Rates – Finishing the Catamaran Deck Build
Sharing the fun with someone else is always better than slaving away on your own, and this week my great buddy Jeff finally makes an appearance and gets down and sticky on the cockpit roof and Foredeck hatches. Offering not one , but 2 days of work to help...
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