Boat Build: A HIGH STAKES Project [E78]

This week we are trying to finish the traveler bulkhead. This project is large and difficult with lots of epoxy during a warm spell in the PNW.
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[@irisgilliard4955]

It is great seeing my Grandson Matt. working together with my son, Malone and Judy on Mother’s day!

[@TheDuracellProject]

We knew you’d love this one Mimi😘

[@jaygee5693]

Happy Mothers' Day Iris!💐

[@steveraleigh100]

You must be very proud of all of them. All are awesome.

[@irisgilliard4955]

@@steveraleigh100 I am assuming you are a Steverson, was just wondering how you are connected to the Steverson family. Malone‘s dad, Emmitt Steverson, my husband, was killed in a car accident before he was born. He is so much like his dad, even though he never got to know his dad, would love to hear back from you!

[@steveraleigh100]

@@irisgilliard4955 Hello Iris. No, I am not a Steverson, although I would be proud to be one. You have a wonderful family. I am sorry to hear about your husband's accident. I'm enjoying this journey with the Duracell crew.

[@Trickniner]

Cool to see your dad getting after it, but your mom still wins the badass parent award this episode. Just like all the others she's appeared in.

[@mngbennett]

Between, the boy, the wife, the parents, the cat and the dogs there was so much love in this episode the project couldn't help but get done.

[@fransdriesen1311]

Amazing how controlled and disciplined you all are doing this job knowing the time constraints.. What a nice team work, including the outstanding video work..

[@TheDuracellProject]

Thank you, Frans!

[@marekmarko2274]

When your mum swing with the heavy.hammer and she hit that steel with out missing… I am impressed! Twice! Shy didn’t miss it and the weight as well. This is the mama what everyone wish to have!

[@davidantill6949]

I love the quietness of Matt. He seems to get it from his mum 👍🏻

[@Nena84734]

20 layers, that is amazing and super strong! That’s pretty cool how the family pitches in, it’s so great to be friends with your parents, love them dearly but also as close friends! La Paz really put that dog in her place, those dogs are so adorable!

[@peterriess8256]

Your Mom is AMAZING!

[@mwhelan53]

Dude, your Mom is a beast. Definitely a keeper. ❤

[@AlaskaRog]

I have done a fair amount of small epoxy/ fiberglass repair jobs over the years and understand the basics. But watching you work on Duracell has really been a great learning experience to see the many time saving tricks that you demonstrate when doing layups on your boat. Thanks for sharing, guys!

[@bobperry1269]

Good to see your mum and dad getting involved. Great progress on the traveller bulkhead. And nice to get a good look at the bow construction.

[@nathalien7946]

Your mom is amazing, Matt, all my admiration to her. And yes, hang that piece on the wall!

[@elizabethprince6632]

Enjoying your rebuild projects but after this episode I must say that as a woman of a certain age I am so enjoying watching your mother show her skills and abilities. Well done her for getting stuck in too.

[@FullyAMPT]

Mate I’m so impressed with your mum on the hammer If my mum was doing that I’d be repairing a large diameter hole in the deck Great episode, so much done Great teamwork

[@prof.heinous191]

I would say this even if it wasn't Mother's Day, your mum is one hell of a trooper!

[@arizonarider6998]

Your Folks are amazing .

[@jens186]

Mom on the hammer looks great, she knows how to work! Greetings from Berlin/Germany!

[@evangatehouse5650]

One off custom boats like Duracell are usually built over a male plug. When you get to the bow you overlap the sides of the hull laminates inside and out over a wide stem for ease of construction. Then the bow foam is glued on and shaped to the lines. Very common method in high end racing boats.

[@SCAVB]

Use vinegar to clean up uncured epoxy, works great and safer than acetone.

[@pmacgowan]

Mum & Dad are great workers

[@Somuchsawdust]

It is really amazing to see your parents, Matt, digging in and helping out. It shocks me to see how good parents are, but I like it.

[@davidwarren9204]

White Vinegar is as good as acetone for washing off uncured epoxy (and much safer for your hair, hands etc :)).

[@westsail718]

100% agree, doesn’t drive the chemicals into your skin either.

[@gradydees9981]

Great to see cousin Malone and his family working on the boat with Matt.

[@SayWhatinAz]

Still so impressed with mom! And wow now Dad...Matt you are so lucky to have good help...and quality control auditor (cat)...

[@robm.4512]

Should we ever meet, remind me not to annoy your mum. Judging by the way she swings a club hammer she’s definitely not to be trifled with. 😂 That was a marathon layup and it looked plenty warm. Nice job guys! A belated Happy Mother’s Day. Cheers, R. 😎👍🍻

[@mckenziekeith7434]

Yeah. That was NOT the first time she swung a hammer. Or even the 10th or hundredth. She was totally confident with it.

[@damoog5985]

Love the camera work in the woods. Very mysterious!

[@owenkuntz9108]

The week is not complete without a boat inspector sighting. Lol

[@michaelvanwinkle7919]

it is delightful to see your parents working with you to build a new version of Duracell. You are a fortunate man to have such supportive parents.

[@erictakakjian6021]

Super impressive layup and vac bag on that bulkhead!!!

[@dougmassey1807]

Mothers Day boat work, lucky indeed is Matt

[@SkiFanatix]

To get more working time, i put epoxy on ice, helps big time on those big vac bag jobs. I take two mixing cups of the same size, i put ice 1/4 way full in one, mix up epoxy in the other, then set the epoxy cup inside the ice cup and tape them together with painters tape around the seem of the ice cup. Congrats on another big task done!

[@glennjaggard7065]

I will give you the highest congratulations on a fantasic job your doing making everything it's so good to see a lot of younger Generation coming though on Boat building as well as one boat is launched and another is started so us Armchair boaties, s can watch so thankyou for making our Day

[@MaShcode]

Nevermind the epoxy marathon…what was that soup? Squash? Looked yummy. Dogs will forever try to push the territorial limits with cats and ultimately suffer the consequences. Love this channel.

[@TheDuracellProject]

Carrot ginger! The inspector keeps all visitors to the boat in line.

[@jameskiehm546]

First, really looking forward to the chain plate project so that was a disappointment but I need to be patient. Second, the bow section did its job in the collision. Last, you had your mom working on Mother’s Day? Wow she’s a great mom.

[@BreakingBarriers2DIY]

Mom and da are awesome! What a team you all make. “I’m heating the fasteners and my mom is knocking it out…”…what the…oh! Mom’s got serious pipes. Very fit! Happy Mother’s Day. Great episode

[@sailingmariposa7887]

That’s a lot of layers! Nice work 👍

[@joecioe8566]

I like in the video how simple removing chainplates looked. I know that was a lot of work. Your mom swinging the sledgehammer was impressive. Great fiberglass work and filming / editing

[@livingforsail]

Adapt and Overcome! Looking forward to seeing more on those carbon chainplates. Great work in the meantime on the other areas. That was a crazy warm mother's day here in the PNW. Your folks are absolutely Amazing to be working in Tyvek suits in 80+ weather on mother's day!! Great work everyone.

[@mikeoconner557]

My goodness… your Mom is a STUD!

[@thereeder5rs]

Kudos to your Mom working on the sailboat on Mother’s Day!

[@ryancappo]

I'm excited to see all the fiberglass work moving along, but I look forward to the day when it is all done. :)

[@TAT660X]

Excellent video Matts mum is awesome 👏🏼 she knows how to swing a hammer 🔨

[@ClaesNycander]

Fun and interesting boat.. Tell your Ma the best is to use soap and water... for the epoxy. Cheers!

[@myaschaefer6597]

You all rock! I can't wait to see you launch Duracell!! Oh! Maybe plan a party for the big day?? I'd fly across the country for that! 😀

[@TheDuracellProject]

you're getting ahead of us :) But yes, there will be a party of some sort!

[@bobflores]

Looks like your mom enjoyed the mother's day work party so much she came back for an encore. Thanks for the video.

[@chicobicalho5621]

I am a product designer, but right now I am totally plugged (hahaha), on the issue of color for your boat. There is something beautiful and old fashioned about sailboats with blue hulls and white sails. Besides the idea of painting the hull in cobalt blue, I think the doghouse and cockpit area would look great in copper green, you know, the patina of copper, like the Statue of Liberty. It is a color that is very easy on the eye, and rather calming, so you allude to the original paint job on this boat, but with a twist. And if you do some studies, the combo of cobalt blue and oxidized copper may look very elegant, and full of content. Keep working, and keep posting! Et, voilá les suggestions pour la couleur: DURACELL COLOR COMBO SUGGESTIONS Hull: Pantone solid coated 2736 c Stern extension area: Pantone solid coated 301 c Pinstriping separating two tones of blue: Pantone solid coated 471 c Doghouse and cockpit (and maybe deck?) Pantone solid coated 351c (or 344 c)

[@TheDuracellProject]

thanks for these ideas, chico! you're a bit ahead of us ;) but fun ideas

[@chicobicalho5621]

I completely understand, especially when you are immersed in solving structural issues. Speaking of structure, watching some KZbin postings by Dick Beaumont from Kraken Yachts may provide valuable safety information for bluewater sailing, besides he is a fascinating person.

[@SailProMarina]

Matt !!! I wanna come visit you finally. I really want to meet your MoM She is AWESOME !!!!

[@JonBeery]

Love your project! I watch it every week religiously. Please reach out if you’d ever like to learn to kite - I own a kiteboarding school, would be amazing to have in your back pocket as you guys explore the world!

[@TheDuracellProject]

I love kite boarding, but haven’t had a chance to practice much lately. Owning a kiteboarding school sounds fun!

[@patchmack4469]

i was hoping you might install a pulpit - but i do like the figure head, meow !! PS i love ya mum being so hands on

[@RebuildingScotland]

Matt, you're Mum's a real trooper - we need to see more of her!

[@jodywade5617]

So so lucky you are to be able to enjoy working with your parents.

[@stuartschnare152]

Wow that was a great video. It’s really coming together and you have one awesome mother. They all love their sons but yours goes above and beyond.

[@dcallan812]

I think most of the projects are BIG, but all you can only take one step at a time. I see the quality control is working on the mast, and is not happy with the labour force. 🤣 Great update 2x👍

[@christaggart1035]

How helpful, competent, strong, hard working and nice and calm your parents are. You are very lucky.

[@ddouglas3687]

Mom has used a hammer a few times! Incredible project! Cannot wait to see her put to the test!

[@davidnichols147]

Fabulous, Happy Mother's Day! Great job Matt.

[@TheMikesylv]

I love your attention to detail and your desire to do the job right and not to just make it look pretty thinking that is the same thing

[@musicmann555]

Your mother is very strong :) i love the fact that she is very into doing this restoration/build....reminds me and my father working on a boat together....good times!!!

[@TotalBoat]

Enjoyed watching this part of the process! Traveler bulkhead coming along great!

[@TheDuracellProject]

thanks, TotalBoat. Couldn't do it without you.

[@26N80W]

Mother's Day Lamination... Mom's my hero!

[@PoplarvilleMan]

Love watching your videos every week. Missed your being here last Wednesday, which by the way, lends me to say, two weeks ago was E77, last week should have been E78 and this week E79. Just a little OCD. :-). Keep up the great work. :-)

[@TheDuracellProject]

Thanks for catching this

[@MrPhilkite]

Your mom is super awesome!!!! I miss my mom so much, she passed of f##king cancer in 2000.

[@TheDuracellProject]

[@echakanson]

Part of what made that a great episode was the music selection. Would you please post your playlist? Thx!

[@TheDuracellProject]

It’s listed in box below video

[@flossey100]

Love seeing all the old layers peeled away and new layers lovingly laminated.❤❤❤

[@Deutschtown]

So good to see the extra layers for the traveler...those flying jibes can be so nerve so racking.

[@Brian-os9qj]

Very awesome build/refit

[@gregoryh4601]

Matt. You Got One Awesome Pair of Parents can’t Wait until Next Week.

[@bobhauser3833]

Having had the epoxy hairdo I would use vinegar to remove epoxy works very well and smelling like a pickle is safer than inhaling acetone. You can also use it as a semi-permanent hair jell!

[@jonunya3128]

that mom of yours. she's a force to be reckoned with.

[@MCKNHM-Architects]

Missed you guys last week; happy to see the project moving along. A great family episode this time; I keep watching.

[@stevewenban2300]

Excellent Matt and special respect for your mom and dad 👍 And uncovering the bow damage is the same as peeling an onion 1 layer at a time

[@newzealandfromadjimini2cor452]

Inspector and guest(Mr Woof) looked relaxed with the work standard and progress😊

[@paulcollingridge1447]

To get wet epoxy off hands hair and other things use white grape vinegar cheap as chips followed by some soap

[@sanfranciscobay]

This is a major project. You're a hard worker.

[@Bruin4Life]

A great job and a great thanks to your mom and dad for assisting you, especially on Mother’s Day. Your Mom did an awesome job with that hammer on those stays and with the fiber glassing as well as your dad did. You have an awesome family Matt!

[@fredericmora]

Your Mom rocks !!! So great to have such a helper ! Good luck on your amazing project !

[@kaufmanjeffreys]

Looking good.

[@russelllockrey]

Damn, I hope the chain plates are ok, you guys have a ton of labor and materials into those.

[@TheDuracellProject]

it's all good. we're just pausing out of an abundance of caution and getting some expert advice (Evan's) before moving forward. we'll explain everything in an upcoming ep.

[@heavydinsc]

Can a brother offer a less-than-educated guess on the background jazz in this vid? Thelonius Monk? It's a welcome choice if not an accurate one. Best of luck with the chainplates.

[@sailinggreenpearl2571]

Mom on the hammer, awesome!

[@LouiseAuger]

The inspector is remarkably tolerant of the canine invaders!

[@andrewmoylan6295]

So glad to see you back this week. It wasn't the same without my weekly dose of Duracell. Keep Le pawz away from that fast setting epoxy Matt. You don't want that gelling on cats fur

[@jimedson3853]

Very interesting video. I was eagerly awaiting the commencement of the bow work. The damage to the top plate was surprising. Thanks for the video 👍😁👍👍

[@John-Nada]

Beautiful back yard. Your cat must love it unless there are fisher, bobcat, and coyotes there.

[@angela1984a]

It seems fishers rarely kill cats.

[@John-Nada]

Bobcats sometimes tolerate house cats too

[@rjgillens2637]

Matt, your parents ROCK!!!!!!!... well done, one and all!

[@nipon56470]

The false bow is called a "crash box", and was made is case of hiting something in the water, like a piece of lumber. I think IMOCAs are still build like that.

[@nickd698]

videos are great. Use white vinegar to get epoxy off your skin and hair, works awesome!

[@williambremner9022]

Ha ha! I love hearing you worry about "hot" weather and resin curing. When we lay fibreglass in Singapore it's typically 80% humidity and 32 degs C (90 F). Tropical hardener helps a lot if you're really that worried about it.

[@johnthompson2143]

Moms no slouch with the 3# hammer!

[@sailor5026]

Nice job. Great family.

[@knolltop314]

Was beginning to think this was not a real project. Because there were no hiccups. Yeah! It's real!!!

[@TheDuracellProject]

Oh yeah!

[@juancpardo8387]

Boat coming along really nice Also I like how you guys work more and less talk it’s nice when you guys talk and work at the same time

[@MrTidjon]

SUPER!!!!! 😍 It was a "all paws on deck" team effort 😁 Just don't let us "dry" again for 2 weeks... withdrawal symptoms here eheheheh Cheers from Portugal PS - yes Matt, the bow foam volume is a sacrificial volume, so in case of a collision with any floating object the boat maintains it's integrity (very common on ocean racing boats like IMOCAs or VOR70)

[@ChrisHarding-lk3jj]

If you are worried about working time with the epoxy you would be better off infusing the bulkhead. You should be using the blue peel ply as the white peel ply is normally used with prepreg.

[@PeteRondeau]

Who else recognized Abom’s theme music

[@craigheikewilson6412]

Vinegar is the best for getting epoxy off your body ;-)

[@fuzzyjax]

What do you guys think? 3years out from sailing? Matt has done a tremendous amount of work so far for sure. Still a tremendous amount to do. However long or short it takes to complete, I’ll be watching. Duracell!

[@MRMV483]

at a certain point it is going to go fast i think

[@TheDuracellProject]

The goal is to launch by matts 40th bday. He’s 38. -janni

[@fuzzyjax]

@@TheDuracellProject Super cool Janni! I enjoy the journey you’re taking us all on.

[@ceeslee8893]

your cat is quite a character

[@DrMott]

Outstanding project continues to amaze!

[@jameslangham7493]

Great progress 😊