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Ep179 The Saloon Roof Challenge
Possibly one of the hardest parts of this Catamaran Build has been the Saloon Roof Challenge .Pull out the stops and get er done, I say. Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting my production - https://www.patreon.com/lifeonthehulls If you would like...
Ep178 Sailing Holiday Plans Scrapped- Boat Work is now in Top Gear.
A blow to our family holiday plans leaves me with the chance to get a whole lot more boat work done and this week is no exception. Hoards of laminating sees the cockpit mouldings stiff and relatively thin due to the use of Soric Core Mat. Our Sailing Holid...
EP177 Catamaran Bulkhead Alteration – Life On The Hulls
In a major move this week on Life On The Hulls, I set about making a Catamaran Bulkhead Alteration to allow the integration of the main Saloon Suite Module. With Catamaran Bulkheads being a hot topic across Youtube at the moment, figure, why not get into ...
Ep174 – Why Strip Plank Foam Core ? – Catamaran Build
The purpose of the PVC Foam Core in this Catamaran Build aside, the shaping has been a real challenge to ensure I get a consistent lightweight structural result. This week I set about Hand Shaping a Catamaran Deck Core and you may ask the question "Why Str...
EP172 – No Foam Core , Big Problem.
Plagued by shortages in supply I have to think outside the box to make sure I get this Catamaran Deck Build. The Dilemma , " No Foam Core " available anywhere and it has the potential to hold me back for months if not longer. Patreon Membership Thank you ...
Ep171 Epic Single Handed Laminating Sessions – Catamaran Build
The days seem to run into each other and the constant laminating is becoming a bit of an arduous task as I consider detail and strive to obtain the perfect void free laminate. Although not rocket science, the devil really is in the detail and as the layers...
E170 – Foredeck Laminates and Spray Gun Woes
Shortages in material supply and resin spray gun issues proves that outside influences can ultimately effect a massive project like this , but alas, I have a couple of aces up my sleeve to solve both and forge ahead with the deck build. Getting close no an...
EP 169 Laminating Catamaran Deck Window Inserts & Understanding Laminate and Core Structures
This Catamaran Build is hotting up as I am well into reinforcing the Deck Mould Window Inserts to ensure not only the structure but the cosmetics in the end product are being dealt with. It's true, I am a details man, I love the theory that holds the compo...
Ep168 – A “Ship Load” of Laminating – Who ya gonna Call!
In the aftermath of the Massive Gel Coating Session of the Catamaran Deck, we went straight into an 8 hour FRP laminating session, opting to lay down multiple layers to ensure we had access to all areas of the Catamaran Deck without disturbing the Gel Coat...
Catamaran Deck Gel Coat Timelapse March 2021
A quick view of an epic milestone in the build of our Catamaran. This time lapse is a glimpse of the process, without the mass of preparation beforehand. For those with short attention spans this should really appeal and if you want to see the real work th...
Gel Coating a 12 Metre Catamaran Deck
It's finally here, the all important Gel Coating of the massive Catamaran Deck Mould. In all, months of prep, polishing and repairing comes down to an hour and a half of application. Having my best Team ready to help, namely Sam and Ellen our adult childre...
Ep166 Catamaran Coach House Window Inserts and Final Waxing
Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting my production - https://www.patreon.com/lifeonthehulls If you would like to contribute to our project you can make very appreciated donations to this Pay Pal Me Link : https://paypal.me/synergyboatworks Thank...
Ep165 How to Wetsand Polish Fibreglass Boats and Moulds .
This week the immense work continues and we are almost there on the repair and preparation of the mould for Gel Coating and the fabrication of a 40 foot Foam Core Catamaran Deck. The layers of gel coat in the repair need to be polished down to a perfect f...
Ep164 Anti Slip Repairs and Gel Coat Spraying Repair
Time to put this Deck Mould repair behind me and move on with the actual layup of the deck. Sorting through the myriad of repairs required has taken a lot of thinking and the final stages are coming up in the next two videos. Rossco Patreon Membership Th...
Ep163 – Modifying a Boat Mould – Anchor Windlass Hatch Build
Future access is critical to important areas of the Catamaran is a must and in this issue a change to the Deck Mould is completed with the addition of an anchor windlass hatch that wasn't in the original boat. Back to basic fibre glassing technique and a ...
EP162 Catamaran Mould Repair – Grunt Work Part 2
Getting prepared for the deck gel coat and laminate is a mammoth task with many repairs and modifications. Part 2 of this process is at the stern cockpit region and there is much to do before any polishing can begin. Cutting, grinding, filling , masking, a...
Ep161 – Catamaran Deck Mould Repair Part 1
Now I am under cover and sheltered from the wettest season ever, I am been able to take to the repairs required to complete the mould Preparation. Repairing a mould like this is a massive undertaking after 40 years of sitting idle there is dirt, damage, an...
EP160 – Safe from the Rain – Complete Catamaran Build
Feeling like I left last week's episode in the air, here it is, the final completion of the Catamaran Deck Shelter., not without it's dramas as always, sometimes a bit of intelligence and reading the instruction manual goes a long long way. Cheers Everyo...
Ep159- The Catamaran Deck Mould Shelter
A whole new phase begins with this Catamaran Build as I prepare the shelter for the fabrication of the Deck Part. Being frugal this Container shelter is a bit smaller than the deck mould so I was able to save $4000 on this shelter , but there is a couple o...
Ep158 – Risky Business Demoulding a Part – Complete Catamaran Build
I know I am risking it but when I suggest working on the Catamaran on the weekends I am really taking my life into my own hands. There is Danger in the air with this video as I nearly crush Janet and damage the module after all that hard work. Cheers Ross...
Ep157 – That’s a “Flippen Big Deck” – Scary Stuff
It's been a long time coming and here it is, the deck mould gets the attention it deserves and we reach another Project Milestone. It feel like every week is a milestone of late, but a mould of this size hanging in the air is a very scary site. Have fun, I...
Ep156 Project Planning a Catamaran Build & Foam Core Install on the Dinette Module
Sometimes it takes a common sense and real life approach to get a a project on track and this week I realise my role in this build. Project Planning a Catamaran Build is a detailed process and after a session with Janet things are set in motion. Completion...
Ep155 Fabricating a Catamaran Salon Lounge Part
A big week this episode including Gel Coating and heaps of laminating. Fabricating a Catamaran Salon Dinette takes a load of hard work and the first three layers are the crucial beginning to a production part. Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting m...
Ep154 – Polishing Techniques and Guessing Comp Winners Announced
And the Hull Weight Is !. This week I announce the winner of our guessing competition and 3 lucky winners will be receiving a "Life On The Hulls" T-shirt and Supporters Mug sent directly to them from our Tee Spring Store. Plenty of technique and info in th...
Ep153 Starting on the Home Comforts – Guessing Comp Closed, thanks for the entries.
Before I can build the deck top I have to make sure all of the big ticket items are in place and the huge central piece of the catamaran gets a look in this week. From manhandling an 800kg mould on my own, to days of hand polishing this Dinette Module will...
Ep152 – The Clean Up and Competition Time
Dealing with the clean up and retro work involved in the demoulding is ongoing as I plan the next few months of boat building. The small blemishes on the hull are being addresses and there is a chance to win some "Life On The Hulls" Gear if you can correct...
EP151 -In The Aftermath
In the wake of the biggest day of this Catamaran Build Project there is no rest to savour the fantastic result of the demoulding of the Hull in last week's episode.. Work to be done and Christmas deliveries to be made for our Kayaking Business in this epis...
Ep149 Epic Day On The Hulls
Getting things sorted for the Ultimate day in his project so far turned out to be one of the biggest days I have put in since starting the project. The line up of jobs seemed endless, and the result was a well orchestrated culmination of 3 years of hard wo...
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...
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