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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...
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...
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