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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...
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...