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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...
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...
Ep134 – Dad and Son Butting Heads – Catamaran Building Series
The classic, father and son battle of wills, and in this case heads as we muscle the Port Head module into a flexible position to enable access whilst making the whole unit movable up and down to allow for perfect fitment into the future. "Father and Son b...
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...
Ep0132 – Cutting doors and Major Steps – Catamaran Build Series
The ultimate joy in boat building comes when you complete something that will change the course of the build. Cutting Doors and Major Steps Tabbing makes for life changing access and an easing of the perpetual climbing and scurrying up and down the raw gla...
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...