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S2E53 Wave Rover’s Keels receive their Ballast
I travel to my good friend Brian Smyth's homestead in Eastern PEI to turn lead tire weights into ballast for the keels. This episode is dedicated to the memory of my very good friend, Texas Constantine. [BENEFACTORS' BULKHEAD] Make a one time donation to...
S2E52 Building Stopped on Wave Rover
No video has been shot on Wave Rover and production has come to a virtual stand still... why? [BENEFACTORS' BULKHEAD] Make a one time donation to Wave Rover of $100 USD and your name will be affixed to the "BENEFACTOR'S BULKHEAD" onboard Wave Rover and wi...
S2E51 Designing and Building the Bilge Keels Part 2 || Wave Rover 650
With the help of Dr Brian Smyth, professor of engineering at the University of Prince Edward Island, we design and fabricate the Bilge Keels for the Wave Rover 650. In part 2 the Keels are tacked together and we assess what went right and what could be imp...
S2E50 Designing and Building the Bilge Keels Part 1 || Wave Rover 650
With the help of Dr Brian Smyth, professor of engineering at the University of Prince Edward Island, we design and fabricate the Bilge Keels for the Wave Rover 650. [BENEFACTORS' BULKHEAD] Make a one time donation to Wave Rover of $100 USD and your name w...
WAVE ROVER FOR SALE!!!! $8,500 USD !!!
Wave Rover, my modified Contessa 26 is up for sale! This is the vessel that I sailed across the Atlantic twice as a solo sailor, on an 11 month voyage covering 7800 nautical miles on the open ocean. The current owner reluctantly wishes to sell it on due ...
S2E49 Installing Pine Deck Beams || Wave Rover 650
I build and install pine deck beams in anticipation of decking over the aft end of the Wave Rover 650 [BENEFACTORS' BULKHEAD] Make a one time donation to Wave Rover of $100 USD and your name will be affixed to the "BENEFACTOR'S BULKHEAD" onboard Wave Rove...
S2E48 Building and Installing Ring Frames || Filleting || Fiberglassing || Wave Rover 650
I build and install "Ring Frames" in anticipation of decking over the aft end of the Wave Rover 650 [BENEFACTORS' BULKHEAD] Make a one time donation to Wave Rover of $100 USD and your name will be affixed to the "BENEFACTOR'S BULKHEAD" onboard Wave Rover ...
S2E47 Sealing Plywood with S1 Epoxy || Installing Crash Bulkheads and Bunk Tops
The plywood is sealed and major components are installed permanently. Check out how I'm filling the rest of my day (building a humble Bungalow for Mrs Rover): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuIhqCWOrVg If you want to see how I mix S1 Epoxy sealer, check...
S2E46 Big Storage Solutions for a Small Boat || Bunk Tops and Storage
I design and build large lids and openings for the large storage space under the bunks, but these serve 2 purposes... [BENEFACTORS' BULKHEAD] Make a one time donation to Wave Rover of $100 USD and your name will be affixed to the "BENEFACTOR'S BULKHEAD" o...
S2E45 Crash Bulkheads || Inspection Hatches || MK3 Wind Vane Contest Winners
The inspection hatches arrive and I proceed with building and fitting the crash bulkheads. Later in the video I announce the 3 winners of the MK3 Wind Vane Building Plans. Thank you to everyone who participated. [BENEFACTORS' BULKHEAD] Make a one time don...
S2E44 The Bunk Tops are Fitted and the Longitudinal Bulkheads are Fiberglassed in Place
The Longitudinal Bulkheads receive their fillets and fiberglass. The bunk top is fitted. [BENEFACTORS' BULKHEAD] Make a one time donation to Wave Rover of $100 USD and your name will be affixed to the "BENEFACTOR'S BULKHEAD" onboard Wave Rover and will be...
S2E44 Longitudinal Bulkheads || Cleats and Stringers || Skeg Supports
A lot happens in this episode. Cleats and stringers are installed. The last two longitudinal bulkheads go in. And I manage to put extra supports for the skeg inside the crash bulkhead compartments. It's approximately 1 year to the departure of Wave Rover's...
S2E43 Win a set of MK3 Self Steering Plans || Wave Rover Time Machine
In this Time Machine Episode (2 months ahead of the regular timeline), I reveal the latest, and last, revision of the Wave Rover 650 superstructure. I also announce my first contest (rules explained in the video) with a chance to win 1 of 3 sets of buildin...
S2E42 A Lot Happens: Filleting, Fiber-glassing and Prepping the Crash Bulkheads || Wave Rover 650
A pair of Ring Frames are fitted and fiberglassed in place. Crash Bulkheads are prepped and Mrs Rover lends a hand! [BENEFACTORS' BULKHEAD] Make a one time donation to Wave Rover of $100 USD and your name will be affixed to the "BENEFACTOR'S BULKHEAD" onb...
S2E41 Water Tight Bulkhead || Bulkhead #5 is fitted || Wave Rover 650
Bulkhead 5 is fitted. This will be the forward water tight bulkhead. I manage to finish off the white oak keel beams with perfect fillets. [BENEFACTORS' BULKHEAD] Make a one time donation to Wave Rover of $100 USD and your name will be affixed to the "BEN...
S2E40 IT WAS THE BEST OF TIMES AND THE WORST OF TIMES!
Deck Beams, Longitudinal Supports, Filleting and Fiber-glassing... It all happens here! Mrs. Rover's natural exuberance shines very brightly in this one! [BENEFACTORS' BULKHEAD] Make a one time donation to Wave Rover of $100 USD and your name will be affix...
S2E39 Wave Rover gets Longitudinal Bulkheads
Longitudinal bulkheads go in. These are the biggest bulkheads on Wave Rover. [BENEFACTORS' BULKHEAD] Make a one time donation to Wave Rover of $100 USD and your name will be affixed to the "BENEFACTOR'S BULKHEAD" onboard Wave Rover and will be voyaging wit...
S2E38 Significant Structural Changes Revealed
In this Time Machine Episode, I give you access to the Wave Rover build some 2 months ahead in the Wave Rover timeline. I reveal a major structural change in the Wave Rover Project. Filmed 01 May 2022. ***NOTE*** Port lights were not shown in the artists...
S2E37 Ring Frames vs Bulkheads
Multiple ring frames are fitted in this fast paced and exciting episode. [BENEFACTORS' BULKHEAD] Make a one time donation to Wave Rover of $100 USD and your name will be affixed to the "BENEFACTOR'S BULKHEAD" onboard Wave Rover 1 and will be voyaging with...
S2E36 Bulkheads Go In!
Designing and building the bulkheads that form the aft end of the galley/chart table. [BENEFACTORS' BULKHEAD] Make a one time donation to Wave Rover of $100 USD and your name will be affixed to the "BENEFACTOR'S BULKHEAD" onboard Wave Rover 1 and will be ...
S2E35 Keel Timbers fitted and Installed // How to build a Wave Rover 650
I explain why I chose white oak structural timbers for the keels and show how I installed them without any fasteners. I give a quick demonstration of how to figure out and cut compound mitre joints. YIKES!! I just realized I put this out a day early. Back ...
S2E34 How to Build a Bulkhead in 3 easy Steps || Wave Rover 650
In this video I give a complete step by step guide on how to fit, build, and install a bulkhead from start to finish. [BENEFACTORS' BULKHEAD] Make a one time donation to Wave Rover of $100 USD and your name will be affixed to the "BENEFACTOR'S BULKHEAD" o...
S2E33 Wave Rover Boat Tour// Filmed March 28th 2022
Using the Wave Rover Time Machine I move forward about 2 months in the Wave Rover timeline to show you my current progress and ask for your input. Check our Wave Rover's back story on Breaking Waves News: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOdKnxkLxfI And a b...
S2E32 Redesigned and made more Capable
I explain why I have removed the cockpit from the plan and at the same time why I must rebuild the transom. [BENEFACTORS' BULKHEAD] Make a one time donation to Wave Rover of $100 USD and your name will be affixed to the "BENEFACTOR'S BULKHEAD" onboard Wav...
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