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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...
Ep135 Yanmar Engine Bearers and Engine Rooms
Take the help when you can,as my son Sammo hangs around and gets his hands dirty helping move engine modules out of the engine rooms and draws up a template that will confirm my engine bearer placement. Good bit of boat building in this issue and even a ta...
Ep133 Strengthening the Portside Bathroom Module Part 1
This week is all about Strengthening the Portside Bathroom Module. Preparation and some precise laminating assists in keeping the weight down, and reinforcing the areas that will ensure the stricture. Rather than slather reinforcement layers all over the t...
Ep131 Round the World Sailing – Beers On The Bridgedeck
A bit of a change up for this weeks episode as we discuss Dreams about Sailing around the world with funny stories and issues about safety and ending up in bed with strange women. Close friends, John and Tracy Charles discuss achieving a life long dream wh...
Ep130 Port Side Companionway Install Finally! – Complete Catamaran Build Series
At last, the man handling of the biggest module is done, glued down and ready for tabbing and bonding to the sole. What a journey that has been , 18 months of in and out, up and down, many helpers and loads of work. Nice weekend sailing on board Zero Gravi...
This is a very appropriate video at this time – Sailing in the Whitsunday Islands
At the risk of losing subscribers I offer this little video of a beautiful sunset of me with my guitar and a very appropriate tune wishing everyone could be up here sailing with me. More for the die hard supporters that will tolerate me singing and out com...
Ep129 Tidying Up Underfloor Conduits – Complete Catamaran Build
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...
Ep128 Installing Electrical and Data Conduits – Complete Catamaran Build Series
Installing Electrical and Data Conduits in this week's Life On The Hulls Episode took some working out and I think I now have a method that is going to give excellent access and a sound mounting procedure to avoid the age old spaghetti junction issue so co...
Ep127 – Reinforcing Foam Core Stair Module – Fibreglass 40 ft Catamaran Build
This week is all about getting the large companionway all strengthened for installation. Taking the preparation time and Reinforcing Foam Core Stair Module this is an all boat building video with a small admission of lack of preparedness with the Trailer S...
Ep126 Awake All Night Is She Sinking – I am building a 40ft Catamaran
Getting Older, or just plain forgetful, this week highlights the need for a conscious checklist to make sure things are done right. Lots of second guessing and downright anger with myself in this week's issue. Cheers Rossco Patreon Membership Thank you f...
Ep125 Strange Odours in the Hull – I am building a 40ft Catamaran
This week is a bit of a milestone as the Sole is of our Catamaran is finally completed.The last piece of the floor puzzle takes a bit of time to establish as the Portside Head Module need to be perfectly positioned in order to make sure the adjustments ahe...
Ep124 Subfloor Systems – Blackwater Tank completion – Building a Fibreglass Catamaran
The installation of our blackwater system has taken some serious thought indeed. Subfloor systems require considerable thought and planning and I am almost there. I feel like I have been talking about Blackwater for years, but this week I put an end to tha...
Ep123 Integrated Fresh Water Tanks Finished – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Series
To finish a stage of the boat is a real motivator and the completion of the Fresh Water Tanks is exactly what I need to spur me on. Locking down one of the last pieces of Catamaran Sole is the most satisfying part of the project so far as means less danger...
Ep122 Securing Boat Diesel Tanks – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build
Amongst a hoard of other jobs, working out how to secure things in a boat as I lock down the Catamaran soles is time consuming in itself. This week securing Boat Diesel Tanks comes to the fore before the final adjustment of the floor level. Sometimes I fee...
Ep121 Yacht internal adjustments required – Life On The Hulls – Building A Catamaran
Painful and critical decision making leads to some major decisions this week as I discover the Art of Modification to ensure a correct fit and a solid form going forward. The Foam Core construction of this catamaran creates a lightweight and strong boat bu...
Ep120 Yacht cabin structure with a little bit of ASMR – Building a Fibreglass Catamaran
There aren't many meditative things about boat building. It's dusty, noisy uncomfortable and very very hard work. This week, after being enlightened to the phenomena of ASMR, I decided that the youtube world of boat building was missing out on something.I ...
Ep119 Foam Core Cabin Partitions – Life On The Hulls – Fibreglass Catamaran Building
I feel like I am starting to career ahead with the install of the Foam Core Cabin Partitions. Revealing the true size of my cabin and storage space. Strength and quality of construction is the focus of my efforts in this weeks video. Patreon Membership Th...
Ep118 Fuel Tank Sole Lockdown – Life On The Hulls – Building a Fibreglass Catamaran
Major events like the Catamaran Fuel Tank Sole Lockdown can take days even though the actual process is less than an hour it often takes days of work to get even the simplest things done. Spending time with family often gets put aside when you are building...
Ep117 Not quite choosing the drapes – Life On The Hulls – Building a Fibreglass Catamaran
Working out a method and completing the shelving in the Main Cabin Stateroom sees the future for the rest of the build. Taking time to do things right and all foam core shelving see me solve the problem of creaking and squeaks in boat lockers. I know " I a...
Ep116 Yacht Locker Shelving – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project
Change of pace for me this week and getting into some detail with the working out and build of some Yacht Locker Shelving in foam core. I am obsessed with eliminating the squeaks from my Catamaran and it starts with not having MDF and melamine house style ...
Ep115 Internal Cabin Fitout Framing – Life On The Hulls – Building a Fibreglass Catamaran
Getting some real progress is the order of this week as the internal Cabin modules need framing with FRP Composite Angle. This will allow me to see in real life the space I have to work with for the fitout of shelving and locker spaces in the Master Suite....
Ep113 It’s a bloody struggle!! – Life On The Hulls – Building A Catamaran
I am going to fill you in on the constant prep and ridiculous effort of building a Catamaran on my own. I love every aspect of this project, but at times it can be a battle of will and determination when sometimes, things just have to get done. I have f...
Ep112 Cabin Floor Tabbing and Head Mods – Life On The Hulls – Building a 40ft Catamaran
Both of the forward cabin soles are now glued , filleted and tabbed in place to allow for unbridled access to bulkheads and a seriously happy end to climbing in and out of that very deep bilge.Tabbing the bulkheads is now coming to an end and the structure...
Ep111 Catamaran Cabin Sole and Water Tank Done – Life On The Hulls – Building a Catamaran
Big week here on the Hulls as the Cabin Sole and Water Tank is "DONE". Having this floor glued down has sped the whole build up immeasurably, as the bulkheads and cabinetry can proceed without the need to climb in and out and permanent structures lock down...
EP110 Catamaran Hard Top Build – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project
Building some Bimini Hard Tops for my friend Ron in this week's Episode with a quick break down as to how we went about building some pretty nice Hard Top Targa Infills for his Seawind 1160 Cruising Catamaran. Having the Main Bulkheads installed I am now a...
Ep109 Central Bulkhead Install – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project
The Central Bulkhead Lockdown is a major milestone in this project as everything stems from it to form the internal structure of this Catamaran. My shin cops another beating and I remove the support structures holding the hulls sides in to reveal a much e...
Ep108 Catamaran Bulkhead Install Part II – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project
Part 2 of the Catamaran Bulkhead Install in this issue as all goes to plan with some decent filleting and tabbing. Preparation is paramount in the correct tabbing of a main structure and the discomfort of being jammed in a open locker for a couple of days ...
Ep107 Catamaran Bulkhead Install Part 1 – Life On The Hulls – Building a Catamaran
A very exciting day in the build our Catamaran is the Main Bulkhead Install. Dealing with extreme heatwave and humidity we installed the bulkhead, filleted and tabbed in place and gave the Catamaran a backbone.Lots of sanding, filleting, and tabbing in thi...
Ep106 Cabin Sole Gluedown – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Project Build
At long last you may say," he has finally locked down a major section of cabin sole and ready for bulkhead install". This episode is all boat building and the Bridgedeck Hatch Drainage gets done with too much time on my knees , again. Thanks for joining ...
Ep105 Back In The Bilges Again!! – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project
I rarely put a day"s work off, as the chemistry and the mental production line that can be Life On The Hulls can be pretty demanding, but when you get a chance to duck out for an amazing day of sailing on a Lagoon 440 Catamaran comes up, jump at it. A day ...
Ep104 Stern Cabin Layouts – Life On The Hulls – Catamaran Build Project
Back into the templating phase this episode as the stern double berth takes shape and I work out how to build full size double beds into our Catamaran. My buddy Ron visits Jervis Bay and we build two complete new hardtops for his Seawind 1160 Catamaran to...
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