A HUGE project is finally DONE. [E102]

[@TheDuracellProject]

Direct all questions about Al's boat for sale to: [e-mail]

[@duaneayers6117]

Is there a way to where u could have the top bunk flip up & down. So it would give u a better chance for a bigger door. If u don't do something. It will limit your overnight guests. Just an ideal.

[@soulxtr]

I think the second (upper) shelf for sleep should be removable and lie on the lower shelf. This will increase the comfort of being in the cabin when there are not many passengers.

[@Galactic-Jack1978]

That sounds like a very sensible idea.

[@jabirucru6970]

Yep, make it so if can be folded down when not in use.

[@MH55YT]

Absolutely correct. The space is too small to "ever" get used.

[@Galactic-Jack1978]

​@@MH55YTI think it's fine for kids or storage but a removable top bunk makes loads of sense to me. I'm sure Matt will decide what meets his family's needs.

[@jeannettethevan1458]

Great Idea

[@kenfritz1140]

I'm a painting contractor from the Tri-Cities, WA. I have painted 2 boats: a Capri 25 and a Bayliner 2452 cabin cruiser. I painted the Capri 25' sailboat with an airless paint sprayer and I had issues with the urethane top coat sagging! The next boat I painted was a Baylner 2452. I purchased a Harbor Freight gravity fed HVLP. I will NEVER paint a boat again with an airless paint sprayer! The HVLP applied both the epoxy primer and urethane top coats beautifully. The HVLP affords better control with paint application, is inexpensive, and easy to clean. Unless your painting a ship, don't waste your time and money on an airless paint sprayer. It isn't necessary and the cheap Harbor Freight HVLP will provide a better finish. I've been enjoying the Duracell Project episodes. It will be fun to watch the boat get wet again!

[@michaelardai9703]

Glad the cat scan results were positive

[@paulmahowald4970]

The top bunk should be hinge to allow the inboard edge to raise up out of the way The lower bunk be hinge to serve as a cover to a large locker

[@si_vis_amari_ama]

That's a great idea, even tho' the bunks are staggered, hinging the top bunk would make a big difference in a small space if one person was using the quarter berths, not two.

[@mriley4955]

I think you need to change the name from Dog House to Cat House. It's looking amazing. Great craftsman!

[@dreamlinerkoa6438]

Realistically, the Sea Berths will be used for storage in my opinion 😅

[@davidhakes3884]

Yes the Boat Looks fantastic I Love how your Mom is always jumping in and helping, She is Fantastic.

[@MH55YT]

Your mom always makes me smile and brings light to your videos.

[@normanboyes4983]

Good option for the sea berths. Personally, I would seriously look at making the top bunk ‘hinged’ with arrangements to lift and retain the bunk (complete with slats and mattress) and lock into a stowed position. Oftentimes there will only be one candidate for stretching out in the sea berth.😉 Amazing the difference a coat of paint makes.😀👍⛵️

[@jackwalby6257]

I'm so old school I just assume 535 primer. Glad to hear about modern options!!

[@jackwalby6257]

Oops 545

[@chicobicalho5621]

Painting the doghouse, transformed a patch quilt of composite elements in a unified piece, and that one piece is looking really beautiful. In fact, it looks more than beautiful, it looks right! You guys should be really proud of this amazing project, and it is obvious your relationship with this boat will be profound and a heck of a lot of fun!

[@hansh8071]

Your mother is a trooper ! 👍

[@phalslyconvicted]

When I restored a 1963 mark twain I ended up using a pressure pot spray rig and also gravity fed cup guns were awesome. But I had to have 2 compressors because even though I thinned the gel coat the pressure had to be up to push the paint

[@davidnichols147]

Truly remarkable, as I started viewing this channel as you backed Duracell into the yard, I am amazed at the amount of change which Matt and Jahni have accomplished to date. The new paint really brings the changes together, she is looking awesome. The architectural view of Duracell's interior has brought the project into another dimension. Congrats on your accomplishment's to date, you all should be so proud.

[@TheDuracellProject]

thank you, David!

[@johnbullock9836]

Be proud! Be very proud!

[@akimmonet]

The sea births will be like a Japanese capsule hotel. You can get inspiration from these and make them super comfy and cozy.

[@MH55YT]

I admire Matt for his sailing and boatbuilding knowledge. My biggest compliment is that Matt married far above his pay grade. I want to do that someday.

[@RealGrubert]

I watched this yesterday, but I had to see the new paint job again this morning. It is amazing what a coat of paint does to the boat.

[@TheDuracellProject]

we keep on admiring it too ;)

[@HOSER227]

Great job. Might consider adding a "simple" emergency/secondary scape hatch within the seating area of the settee. Keep it simple just a hatch that you can push up with the seat cushion above. Also might want to add 2 or 3 small port lights to the inboard settee wall (just below knee high) will allow more ventilation and light.

[@jean-michellanot4130]

Quick idea, for the other side of the bench in the dog house. Maybe add a little removable/foldable table for NAV desk or editing while on your way. 😊 Great video, love the editing ! Keep up the good work! From Canada

[@DD-xx8wh]

yay! great idea, plenty of room for a/the nav station and or work station in the doghouse...out of the weather visibility etc!

[@jonnenne]

Great idea. It would be awesome if it could be switched to either side depending on tack. You can spend days on the same tack with a long range sailboat like this

[@tj7870]

glad to see the paint job passed inspection!

[@kristian1977]

You could always shorten the settee on the starboard side by 2 feet to the bow. This would allow a standing area and full-size door. In the quarter births.

[@Arnaud58]

@06:13 These are the looks of an entire new boat, very well done! It still amazes me every time what a uniform colour does for her looks!👴😳🤗

[@paulowens6838]

I second the idea of the pipe berths. At the very least for the top bunk. That way when there's only 1 person in there... you can fold it up and out of the way and have more head room while seated.

[@chicobicalho5621]

It is so lovely Le Paws (sp?) has her own theme soundtrack. I hope she lives to be at least 21, like our Zilda kitty who just crossed that mark a month ago, and it is looking like there are many more ahead for her. Amen!

[@newzealandfortrump]

Wow .... inspector was so impressed ❤

[@wadeshore]

So happy it passed inspection 🐈

[@wayphun72]

This pilot house design is money, gosh such a great vision Matt!

[@DataRew]

I have loved the inspector segments from the get go as just cute cat videos, but this one really hits my funny bone in a good way.

[@bobflores]

A coat of color made a big change. That was a tough inspection. Barely pass? She cut you guys no slack even though it was only the first primer coat. Tucking those births under the benches works out great. Thanks for the episode.

[@gregluce]

Love your wife. Good advice indeed. The orientation of the port and starboard portlight cut outs in the aft traveler bulk head of the dog house look just right to my eye.

[@marksomers2358]

Don't worry about the sea births, compared to the HMS Victory it's positively palatial. Although the captain's quarters were more generous he had to share the space with cannons 😮

[@teeanahera8949]

No one is having a baby on this boat, they hope. So let’s stick with the proper name *berths.

[@neilrush659]

The dog house looks fabulous, fantastic job;)) Now we're back inside, cold weather coming. Matt you really have everything thought and planned through so well, what a brilliant project manager you are with all these tasks that need such attention to detail, well done you. Not to mention our brilliant camera woman capturing every move, great episode guys. Sending positive energy.....Neil ☘☘😊

[@philmccumbee6938]

I like the sea births. That is plenty of room for someone to retire to.

[@Brian-os9qj]

More and more interesting on this build. Paint does bring much together on the outside look. Fair winds just around the corner.

[@chriscarr8547]

I'm enjoying watching the Duracell project. It gives flashbacks of working at the sailboat factory (Soverel Marine) in my younger days down in Florida. You mentioned sanding. Sanding and more sanding. We built a sixty-foot racing sloop sailboat that competed in the Transpac called the Shadow. It was a one-off so we started from the concrete up. Vacuum bagging was just getting started back then and, it was amazing. I think we sanded every day for at least a year on just the hull. Turned it over and built the stringer system inside. Sanding and more sanding. I can't wait to see the finished sailboat. I might have missed the topic on a previous video but, are you going to call it Duracell or pick another name? Hang in there to both of you and before long you will be on the water. Ok back to sanding LOL!!!!!!

[@TheDuracellProject]

Very cool story and project. Haven’t decided on a final name yet, but Duracell is a contender

[@johnsisk5914]

Seeing the doghouse and other parts of the boat painted...made me think of a new fallen snow first thing in the morning before any footprints. Great job all!

[@Degenhardt450]

I really love your videos and I looked forward to them every week. I think the dog house has graduated into being a cabin, the dog house isn’t there any more. Keep up the good work, fantastic job.

[@sjrpsp76]

Just a thought about the enclosed berths. Could you have an emergency exit panel/hatch through the settee above the top bunk? If there's flooding or a flash fire it would be good to be able to push out through the top and not have only one exit. You could also leave the settee cushion up and hatch open when moored to help air out the berths.

[@advleon]

It looked quite cramped when drawn on the bulkhead but actually once you mocked it up it seemed quite roomy! The standing area to change in is a great addition!

[@peterpocock9062]

I'm glad Inspector Paws was impressed, as am I! I've watched you both since you wheeled the project into your backyard. I must say I am impressed with the filming and editing and the immense professionalism of your rebuild. I plan to keep watching, well done.❤

[@andrewcarr8526]

Definitely make up some Lee cloths for those dog house benches as guaranteed they will be your sea births in bad weather!! I’m excited for your adventures!

[@ddouglas3687]

I'm always amazed what a fresh clean paint job does to pretty much everything. In the case of Duracell it clarifies some very fine work! So nice! **Maybe the settee's bench seats have hinges at the front and will flip to an up position allowing head room in the quarter births when not in use? Plus, I'd love a way to immediately exit said quarter birth! Just an idea.

[@TheDuracellProject]

I’m thinking about that too. It’s a good idea, but would take me a bit longer…

[@simontvrner]

Love the use of every space. Very efficient.

[@120Livi]

Have you thought about making one or both of the single sea berths stowable so they can be hinged up and fixed against the hull. Like a "pullman berth" on a train. Would improve some of the space.

[@HagothVoyage]

Looks great! Big YEA for Mom.

[@gavinferguson]

quter berth looks fine for folk with th ability to bend tbh i spent monthes in a yacht crew berth a lot smaller.. many thanks for moving the breth not to have the stringer sticking in to the berth so many boats dont think of the pain they cause when trying to sleep in a seaway they cause.

[@altustratus]

What about changing the fixed seabeds to pipe beds. Gives you the opurtunity to change the angle depending on direction of heel, but it also gives the opurtunity to collapse the beds in the event of need to store big items.

[@bishopkinlyside8477]

Hi guys, wow, Duracell is coming back alive again, looking so incredible,, she is looking good. Can’t wait to see you back in the ocean where she belongs, but in the meantime I enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work, especially mum. She’s doing a fantastic job , Cliff from Logan City Queensland Australia 🇦🇺🧑🏾‍🦽

[@andrewmoylan6295]

The dog house/pilot house is a game changer for you both ,protection in foul weather, structural strength, and shade in warm weather. Also, there is plenty of head room below. Fresh paint has transformed her Matt and Jahni ...looking brilliant.

[@owenkuntz9108]

It looks awesome. Glad it passed inspection. Thanks for sharing!

[@kevinmartin3859]

A brilliant job of the doghouse glad it passed inspection its amazing what a refreshing coat of paint does gives you inspiration for the next project I like the ideas for inside of durocell Good luck see you next time 😊😊😊

[@richhudnut5110]

Have you tried a pipe birth for the tob bunks? We have that on our boat, it's super nice to just fold it out of the way for the bottom bunk...

[@Tomm9y]

The quarter berths look great, and if you can keep some gaps against the hull, air flow will be maintained. perhaps you'll need a ladder to get to the top bunk, particulary when heeling. Having such snug berths in a separate cabin is great for passage making. Having used pilot berths in the main saloon of a smaller boat, it's not always welcome to be woken by food smells and the inevitable clatter. The deck saloon seating will be great, however I suspect the inspector will have additional criteria such as the frequency of sunlight on the cushions whilst at anchor, etc.

[@TheDuracellProject]

This is an important criteria for her indeed. We risk not passing.

[@ianrusso8790]

what an inredible job you did, you are really making strides now

Definitely need excellent ventilation in those small spaces. Hanging out there in rough seas without good airflow would not be fun. She's looking great!

[@Nena84734]

What a fantastic look having it all the same color, huge, big ass boat!!! That inspector is so tuff but at least she passed you! I think the sea berths are perfect for the space you have, nice comfy spots, and you’re right, it’s a sleeping space, doesn’t need to be a full on cabin. Thanks for another great episode!

[@1991pony]

Lately, every week seems like a huge step forward. This is so much fun to follow along with. Couple of questions. Are you planning on having air conditioning in the below deck spaces? And, 60 feet is a big boat by any standard, are you going to have a bow thruster? Anyway, thanks for bringing all of us along on the this fantastic journey.

[@TheDuracellProject]

we will have heating, but not air conditioning, and we would like a bow thruster.

[@whitneylake2107]

I look forward every week to seeing the progress you make. I especially like La Paz' "theme music" when there is an inspection.

[@jeanneauowners]

Duracell is looking fantastic! Excellent progress guys 😊 Malcolm

[@MaShcode]

🐈 Respect the inspector!

[@mckenziekeith7434]

Spraying epoxy is extremely dangerous for your lungs. If you end up doing that, take the utmost in respiratory protection. If I recall correctly, the Gougeon bros just straight up say "don't spray epoxy." I love the way the boat looks, primed.

[@phalslyconvicted]

Looking at past videos his safety protocol has been very good imo. And your right about having the right cans and pre-filter I think an r56 was the one

[@tonycampbell9648]

You are so lucky, your mum is so much help great work

[@Deutschtown]

I love the sea berth concept Matt.

[@yevgeniyshmurak8869]

Looks awesome painted. I would definitely consider only one seating area in that area to give more headroom. Maybe a table with some seats that fold out instead?

[@saltysassy958]

Those areas would be great for pipe births. They would give you more flexibility.

[@bubbleobill267]

Looking good. I’d ditch the sea berths and keep the double allowing the sea berth room to become a workshop. A man or woman for that matter needs a place to play from time to time. Speaking of Farriers I used to own one of the original 680’s built by Ian himself. When I purchased her the boat came with black and white build photos when she was built under his house. I did a total refit in Western Australia and she’s still getting around these days. It was good fun doing 360 degree tacks with the dagger board down, a great little boat!.

[@TheDuracellProject]

We’ve got a tool bench forward in the boat for that!

[@bubbleobill267]

@@TheDuracellProject Being such a looong boat one forward and one aft would be appropriate 😜

[@markchip1]

I'd have used curtains above the bed for changing privacy and kept the changing space for storage instead - but you know what you want/need!

[@erictakakjian6021]

The boat is looking great. I really like those quarter berth set ups. When offshore in nasty weather they will be comfortable and secure for the off watch crew. You have probably thought of this but having a grate and a drain in the sole of the changing area would be handy when getting out of wet foul weather gear. Also its nice that you separated the changing area from the bunks, which will make for dryer berths at sea.

[@Scott-uo7ns]

There is a product called dip your car. I think the sprayer that they use to spray the dip coat would work for spraying the boat. Might be worth a look

[@TheDuracellProject]

Will look into it

[@etiennelaubscher5336]

Love the white colour . . . and she starts to look bigger.

[@badcat4707]

Good morning La Paz 😻 and Crew , happy Purrsday 😸 the sea berths look very roomy - la Paz won't even have to tuck her tail getting around in there at all 😸😺, glad you passed painting Inspection 😸

[@floathi]

Love how you present your new patreons. Very personal. Great work as always!!

[@Galactic-Jack1978]

Wow giys, this is looking seriously impressive. I had a feelinf it would be because of how meticulous Matt is. Well done! By the way, that cad drawing with those colours ie the doghouse being black actually looks great. Would tie in with the windows very nicely.

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Looks amazing! Great progress Duracell team! Keep rolling! 👍👍

[@jigcam7024]

This could be the best video ever! What a cool boat. It's awesome to watch it come together.

[@gl2856]

WOW ! What a transformation, it’s all looking just amazing , well done you guys.🙀Graham L

[@anthonydefalco4205]

....... contemplating a sock hop for after completion?? Undoubtedly Silver Fox would be a phenomenal host !!!...........

[@bosch917]

You come a long way.. Much Love to you guys 😊

[@royleedraughn100]

Awesome progress. You mention airless sprayer. Look into hvlp pressure pot setups. Much easier to clean as you can line the pot with a bag or disposable cup and use cheap vinyl hose that you throw away for the paint supply. Adjust the tank pressure for the exact flow rate to the gun without spray air then set your atomization air pressure for desired pattern. You can get a 5 gal pot that will hold a 2.5 gallon bucket and some of the pots have mixers so you can keep your coatings mixed during application.

[@robertlong9029]

I really love your ambition! You have really made this project happen with your dedication and passion.

[@kellyyelvingtonluter831]

it does look fantastic!

[@seandenny1553]

I do like the color scheme the architect put on there look cool with the black might not be practical but damn it looked cool, it looks like an Italian high dollar boat…nice primer

[@gregepp3082]

looks absolutely amazing you guys!!!!

[@TheDuracellProject]

Thanks Greg!

[@mattpedersen1312]

For small doors like you'll have into the aft cabin, in Hobbiton it's traditional to put the door handle in the middle of the door. BTW I think you're doing a great job on the transformation. You're right about the paint job making the boat look bigger.

[@nutsmcflurry3737]

5:12 The sounds of the Great Northern Masked Googlyeye. Be careful if sighting one, it’s droppings are hell to remove if let dry.

[@skylarking12]

The primer coat is a huge step psychologically: it ties all the work together into one complete unit so you can really feel the lines come together. It also will reveal any flaws in the surface, which can be a bit of a bummer.

[@wallacegrommet9343]

I love getting a full coat coating of primer down on any project! Easier to see what remains to be done, and that crisp, clean appearance is so gratifying!

[@dennisash7221]

In your quarter births you should set up a cross flow of air, I wasn't able to follow exactly where your vents are but you can use tubing with holes to spread the air across the births so that you don't get any dead air that would be stuffy and hot. Oh what are you doing for lights, I would like to suggest LED strip lights, you can get nice water proof LEDs that can change colour so you can go from bright reading light to a dim warm night light. Direct or hidden lights would work nicely. You should look for RGBW with Chip on board, these have a built in diffuser that make them ideal for what you need. The boat is looking awesome, lots of work but it is really looking amazing.

[@knolltop314]

Cat montages are special.

[@BreakingBarriers2DIY]

You two are superhuman. What a huge job and done so well!

[@jackwalby6257]

Race boat guy in me is in love with the sea berths! Hmm looks like a comfy transpac racer developing!! No really!!

[@propylaeen]

You may consider watching the SIRIUS 42 interior! There is a Lounge-Bearth something very tight, very comfy, very useful :) Great achievements!

[@propylaeen]

Ah, it was the aft cabin solution of the four bunk and the six bunk version of the 40 DS. It was shown on the 2020 boat show of Dusseldorf.

[@teeanahera8949]

*berth

[@jakobschubach4077]

seeing the changes is just amazing!

[@markgreen7701]

It's really coming together! Looks fantastic!!

[@dancarter482]

Captain Kirk was right; _Space really IS the final frontier!_ Those sea birth spaces will be IDEAL for all your clutter! Vacuum-packed winter clothing, wet/dry suits, that new pair of sea boots that you couldn't pass up 'cause you're going to need some when the latitude numbers go up .. ad infinitum.. ...etc.

[@MarcelEling]

So nice tp see it is painted

[@steveraleigh100]

very very very cool. and passed inspection too - there was definitely a lick there.

[@TheDuracellProject]

Every self respecting inspector does

[@steveraleigh100]

@@TheDuracellProject I've noticed. I built a carport and I'm sure it was licked 3 times.

[@joecioe8566]

Great job, wonderful videos, and the boat is looking great.

[@chulieho]

looking good

[@sailingmariposa7887]

I don’t care that the inspector is being actively bribed to produce those segments, I still love them. Doghouse looks amazing painted, very exciting!