Big laminated knees and our deck finally goes on! (EP34)

After a lot of hard work and preparation we get the deck down, this is a big moment for us. We can now walk around Tarkine without balancing on deckbeams.
We also get stuck into laminating a large knee with a new method for cold bending we have developed...
A big thanks to all our Patreons for really making these videos possible.
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[@yexacom]

This is something special. The team work, the ideas how to do things and the yacht that is under construction, everything is really fantastic and I find this one of the best yacht projects on KZbin.

[@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River]

Thank you so much! That's so very kind of you to say. Such lovely feedback cheers!!

[@geraldtribbe6363]

A certain calmness flows through your videos that I find strangely relaxing. So many other builds you find on the edge of hysteria.

[@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River]

Hahah we let’s hope it’s not so calm you fall asleep! But we are glad it’s not a pushy and loud video and you can enjoy some peaceful boat building.

[@chrismiotke6543]

Love the inginuity! How you two work together is a joy to watch

[@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River]

Oh thanks! Very nice of you to say!

[@oscarw9889]

Brilliant work with those knees. The boat is coming along nicely with more interior pieces fitted in as well. Loved Lefke’s solution for the finger boo boo with the masking tape…😁 I can relate 🤣

[@Nena84734]

That knee design is brilliant, how you laminated it was even more brillianter!!!!!! It’s funny how the animals follow you all around, the duck was really sweet and the chicken’s hidy hole seemed like a good place for a nap. The white and the warm wood is such a good look, beautiful! A long game of Tetris on the deck, nice how you were were able to figure it out, super strong I bet.

[@joesprague1464]

Fantastic work you’re doing on this project,I look forward with much anticipation to each new episode. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River]

Oh thanks! Appreciate the comment and you look forward to new releases!

[@MrPetrvershinin]

......what a windstorm you have there

[@rickestabrook4987]

Blue Tape Band Aid. Been there. Looking forward to the finished knees. As always, a lovely video. Cheers.

[@arthurjacobs9330]

Although everyone knows you are supposed to use electrical tape....😉

[@stephenlocker9883]

Duct tape, masking tape or whatever’s handy!

[@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River]

Hahah yeah the quick fix!

[@MurfittTim]

Coming on nicely. Its very satisfying when you find an unusual solution, oil drum and ratchet strap, to a problem. You must have been pleased with that.

[@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River]

Thanks Tim, yeah we were rather happy with this solution, very easy and made a perfect knee!

[@Lifesgood427]

What a team, you must be so proud of your work, its first class always! Good luck from the uk!

[@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River]

Hahah we don’t take enough time to sit back and admire our own work, maybe we should a bit more

[@patchmack4469]

don't think i have ever said this before - you got great knees Matt hehe love the ducks

[@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River]

Hahaha thanks! Sometimes I wish I could exchange knees…

[@patchmack4469]

@@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River me too - my knees are beginning to make funny noises, i think they hate me

[@jthepickle7]

You're moving right along!

[@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River]

Hahah yes we are gathering up some good momentum these past few weeks

[@johnod1955]

I always enjoy watching your videos, thanks very much once again.

[@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River]

Cheers!

[@rick91443]

Great watching you both...cheers...rr Normandy, Fra.

[@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River]

Great to hear from you again, cheers

[@Trajectionable]

Wow what a boat. In this episode tiny duck rides, barrel knee lams, Tasmanian Devil winds play to aptly fantastic music, hero undeterred by injury, and more monocoquing. Wow what a boat. There a few great boat channels on here. This one bests them all.

[@DavidMaylen]

This is a lovely traditional design frame onto keel, using a lamination process and then attaching two cold mould hull sides to the keel. If ring frames was used it would be a monocoque design. Just thought I would mention, if this helps.

[@Trajectionable]

@@DavidMaylen I'm speaking in a general or partial sense as well as in oblique reference to a commenter back a few videos who took the occasion to attempt to debate with the gracious hosts about their choice of methods, not that the Internet would ever encourage such a thing. As a WEST method construction it's a reasonable thought that the skins and lesser frames become stressed members of a final contiguous whole, which is what I allude to. Maybe if a vessel is structurally somehow a true shell it'd better literally fit the term...which would mean that nothing much but eggs actually technically qualifies for it . Generally when speaking generally it's generally permissible to generalize.

[@DavidMaylen]

I think everyone gets different things out of these kind of channels, for me I enjoy watching amateurs turn out a really good job, and if I can give my professional advice along the way to help create a seaworthy vessel for the hosts to enjoy their dream of sailing the world and no doubt we will get some good footage of their voyages to all enjoy. So I hope that you can understand that it is quite difficult to get advice over without it sounding like a criticism. But this is a serious thing putting a boat to sea and some things need to be said to help and if not said then you need to be prepared to carry it, which isn't great if you genuinely care. I'm not a computer buff or an author, just someone that cares for people with lots of will for their success. So dear friend lets continue enjoying the channel put our differences to aside and keep supporting something that you rightly said and bests them all.@@Trajectionable

[@richardsiddon610]

Some good work right there. Keep it up guys! And thanks again for sharing.🙂

[@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River]

Thanks for viewing and leaving a nice comment! Always appreciated

[@adamcumming9356]

Lovely solution to a complicated piece of woodwork. Thank you again for a beautiful video.

[@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River]

Thanks for watching and leaving a nice comment!

[@markpalmer5311]

Big step! Howdy from Texas

[@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River]

Oh yeah! Cheers

[@bobmcdougal738]

Not a boat builder but a carpenter for many years. Your doing a great job

[@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River]

Oh well thankyou!

[@markchodroff250]

You two work great together! And work so hard . It’s looking great ! Soon the fiberglass will start and that when time limits will confront you ! Good luck 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🖖🏼

[@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River]

Yes it’s all starting to move rather quickly now

[@rolandtb3]

First time seeing laminated knees. Then barrel bending vs steam shaping. Deciding on staggered deck sheets' locations.

[@manyvalleys9361]

So very nice to watch you two working together the way that you do. My wife and I are just like this when we work on projects. Can’t wait for your next episode. Martin

[@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River]

Oh thanks Martin, teamwork is everything! It makes life so easy hey. Great to hear, cheers

[@malliz1]

Great improvising well done guys

[@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River]

Thanks! We were quite happy with the barrel technique!

[@fransdriesen1311]

Nice team work..

[@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River]

Thankyou! Team work makes the dream work haha

[@pauld9530]

Looking great. Must be so satisfying peeling the tape off the underside of the decks after painting.

[@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River]

Yes! It’s Iefke’s favourite job hahaha

[@geoffbox4455]

Well done guys. You are both amazing to watch. Great to see craftsmen/women at work.

[@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River]

Thank you very much!

[@peterarmstrong8613]

Very tasty knees.

[@nigelmorgan3449]

It’s a big WOW fantastic watching it come together how’s the finger I’m 70 but many years ago as a apprentice I don’t think a day went by I didn’t get a weld flash or a blood blister on the finger yep it’s looking nice

[@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River]

Oh yes finger healed up ok, this slotted head screws sometime slip off and become a great little stabber! Cheers

[@peterarmstrong8613]

Suggestion: shower cap to keep resin out of your hair.

[@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River]

Ha yes a good idea! Iefke was wearing bucket hats from the second hand shop when we planked up, that helped and kept the fashion in check hah

[@thomasleve5270]

See You out there! Greetings from the Normandy! S/V Moana.....Peace&Love!!!

[@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River]

Catch you out the one day! Cheers

[@farmerjimbob67]

Beautifully and simply done, bravo!

[@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River]

Thank you so much 😀

[@braddobson2060]

Good vidio interesting how you made the knees

[@jerrycooke6511]

Your talent is impressive.

[@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River]

Oh wow, very kind of you to say. Cheers

[@rickwhite3757]

Great content, loving the build.

[@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River]

Oh thanks for saying so!

[@selon2323]

Another great episode!!

[@birddogmason9862]

I love the channel,,what is your average build-time per day on the boat? i love wood work, boats in general, trying to catch up on build and past history

[@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River]

Ah we generally work a normal sort of work day, so from 8am until 4pm, sometimes shorter and sometimes longer, depends on how the day is progressing and if you have a project you really want to finish that day haha

[@rogercurnow180]

Your shoulder has come good, eh?

[@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River]

Yep! A heap of physio and getting moving again and it’s probably stronger than the other shoulder haha

[@gonesailabout9669]

Hey guys so I’m doing a very similar project on kodama Looks like your just sealing the deck beams and making sure that where the ply contacts the beams is sealed Did you consider using any kind of epoxy or glue on that surface? Even sikaflex or similar? Or just screws? And I’m interested why?

[@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River]

Yeah we seal both the deck and tops of deck beams with neat epoxy and then rough up the surface. We then use thickened epoxy to glue them together, so yeah it’s not just screws but also glue and plastic nails

[@luckytoastsebastian]

Will you be taking the duck on board?

[@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River]

Unfortunately not, she is a shed duck and loves her little nest and pond

[@markweiss6222]

Our chook tide is nowhere near as impressive 😊

[@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River]

Swamped by chickens! Maybe we will have enough to make Tarkine float?… haha

[@markweiss6222]

@@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River and the lucky duck

[@davidbamford4721]

Why are you worrying about the second layer of decking before the first layer is completed?

[@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River]

We were waiting for paint to dry on the first layer and didn’t want to sit around waiting for paint to dry as they say.

[@atulshivnandandixit7957]

u guys rock