Boat Build: Carbon Chainplates! [E76]

There's a lot happening this week! We talk to Evan, the naval architect who has been so kind to help us with designing the chainplates and we get to start building the chainplates! This is a packed episode. Hope you enjoy!
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[@paulstephens5229]

I can tell you without fear of contradiction that we all love long episodes, chain plates looking very cool.

[@Acrowat40]

Don't ever worry about making it too long!

[@woodandwaveskayaks]

Thats what she said

[@d.j.vanderschoot3717]

Yes, don't worry about the length. Can't get enough of cool stuff like this. As a structural engineer I like the simple load path, no shear loads, no buckling, no overturning moments, just everything in tension, using the best property of the material, and no peak stress anywhere.

[@devon4246]

Agreed don’t worry about making it to long love watching and seeing the transformation it’s awesome.

[@liamclarke64]

Go on the principle of "you keep talking, we keep watching!!!

[@SunshineSailing84]

We need a weekly 3-hour director’s cut!!

[@rickcockcroft7590]

I was upset it ended when it did , as this process was so fascinating. Enjoying the technical side of the build so much.

[@TheErmerm999]

that vacuum bag was a work of art in itself. Bravo

[@G4rt3nschl4uch]

There are a lot of boat projects and boat builder videos on youtube. Somehow you are the only one that manages in EVERY video to actually show progress instead of talking to the camera all night long and telling, what they did (hi MJ Sailing). Keep going Mad, i really admire your work here

[@TheDuracellProject]

I don’t think we are the only ones, but thanks😊

[@brianmcguire5189]

First boat vlogger ive seen build carbon fiber chain plates! You are a pioneer to KZbin Matt! Awesome job ✌️

[@angela1984a]

I know of one more - youngbarnacles.

[@susanKrose]

another one at @LivingontheOcean . Galvanic corrosion stainless/carbon?

[@angela1984a]

@@susanKrose I'm just a layman, but yes - galvanic corrosion is apparently 'a concern' with regards to carbon fiber...

[@carenclemmons5002]

@@angela1984a Matt has made accommodation for the galvanic/stainless issue by separating the two elements with fiberglass. Hope that works long time.

[@shaggyduder]

Are you kidding, the longer the video the better, they should all be 1 hour episodes, due to the topic, it's what most people want. I was GLUED to the episode.

[@TheDuracellProject]

Good one! Or…glood one😜

[@Fr3DDy73]

this is just amazing. A long episode? When it ended i was just like: "doh, so fast?"

[@nickviner1225]

Me too.

[@bubbleobill267]

Awesome start to your nuclear bomb proof chainplates. The best thing about composite chainplates is no leaks ever!.

[@TheDuracellProject]

Exactly

[@neilrush659]

Absolutely and utterly riveting, fascinating and incredible all rolled into this episode. The technical side of boat building is something I've never seen before, all those little things you see on boats and don't think of and the attention to detail. I'm literally in awe!! When this project is all done and Duracell is back in the water, no matter where you guys are, it is my dream to meet you and see this splendid boat in person. My wife has given the thumbs up to travel too 👍😊 In case I don't write for the next couple of weeks it's because I'm heading off a wee wild adventure of my own....anyhow wishing you well and sending good energy from the Emerald Isle...Neil ❤😊👍

[@TheDuracellProject]

Thanks for your kind words and have fun on your wee wild adventure!

[@lpabildgaard]

Love how you rationalised the proces from the first chainplate.

[@dcallan812]

Gilbert looks very qualified. 😘👌 Nice to see Duracell's inspector on the bow ensuring the work is correct 🤣 Great update 2x👍

[@williammuseler5542]

Artistry combined with technical expertise, a joy to watch

[@steveraleigh100]

Fantastic eps. Yes, you never want exactly enough because you never know what the weather is going to throw at you. They are going to be magnificent.

[@marcushatch5863]

Good to have the safety factor and the engineering to back it up. 👍

[@Andrew-en1qx]

Im so glad you introduced Gilbert the boat inspector! It shows you have your priorities straight 👍

[@SUDDSCREW]

Man this project keeps getting better and better. Love the long video’s when needed. Love to hear story’s of your sailing adventures while you build your next adventure!

[@familyplummer725]

This is the first time I've seen a boatbuilder using carbon fiber. I assumed it was a whole 'nother skill set and used different resins, etc. But it seems it is the same as fiberglass, but with more expensive fiber. Same epoxy resin. Fascinating. Keep up the great work.

[@1nf1d31]

Never worry about overdoing something for strength, the more strong somthing is that is going to be holding not only the mast but also the wind, going overboard on layers is always a good thing for longevity! Grear work

[@gr8dane22]

Please dont hesitate to make the videos long, they are amazing. Keep up the great work, I'm learning so much!

[@billwoolmer8495]

This is an amazing process. Makes me now appreciate when they built cars and yacht out of carbon fibre. Strong, light, and tedious !

[@jamesazahn6842]

"Thanks" for sharing your knowledge on this most important safety and structural design of the rigging of your mask!

[@dawntreader7079]

I was going to comment in the last video, but didn’t want to be the guy who recomends something you don’t plan to do. However, now that I see you’re building with carbon, I can speak freely. When I replaced the chainplates on my Cal39 (as well as the bulkheads) I was quoted a price for new steel, and it was steep. The boats I race on all had carbon fiber, so I went for it. With some help and advice on cloth, weaves and weights, I fabricated 6 plates and plates for the fore and backstays from carbon. Easy, fast, satisfying, and cheaper than steel. 3 years in, I am so glad I went with carbon. I did a vacuum layup, and polished them up shiny, they look pretty fresh down below.

[@billywhizz6483]

Fascinating to see this alternative to stainless steel chainplates.

[@floathi]

Wow has technology done crazy leaps and bounds. Thanks for the show!

[@hexsailing49]

That was so cool guys ⛵⛵⛵⛵

[@MisterMakerNL]

Damn as a mechanical engineer myself I onces looked into doing carbon fiber, but was scared about the complexity. I think they also put it in vacuum ovens, but I am amazed how good yours went and how sturdy it already looks!

[@victorsinclair3707]

One of those rare times when the content makes you remember the like button

[@liamclarke64]

So, yes, everyone was enthralled (rightly so) with the usual, masterful. precision craftmanship... But I have not seen one comment, yet, complimenting the choice of music. That music in the edit for the lay-up scene was perfect. You still hang in the background, as just the "voice". But we admire you and really appreciate you!!! Thank you!!!

[@TheDuracellProject]

Thanks Liam😊

[@stuartmckie5679]

Please don't worry about the length of your clips, they're very informative and the time flies by.

[@MrNatural]

Matt…..you are an incredible craftsman……Go Well

[@tobydunk4284]

People may like the shininess of stainless steel but you cannot beat the pattern of carbon fibre 😍

[@basilbrushbooshieboosh5302]

I know you said it's old-hat nowadays but hell this is all new to me. Great, thanks.

[@anthonyrondolino8148]

Very very cool! Don’t worry about the videos being too long……can’t happen. We are interested in your work as well as the explanations about why you do things the way you do.

[@MaShcode]

Quite cool. Especially the peekaboo zoom kitty.

[@jadygascoigne8473]

Longer vids!! More building! 😊 Carbon looks sick, see you guys next week 🎉

[@getz721]

I originally thought when you were putting them on the hull that you were glassing them in and I was very confused because you were putting peel ply on both sides. Now I see that you have many layers to put on, but because the the chain plates now have the shape of the hull you can add the other layers in the shop. Thank you for explaining your process so thoroughly and bringing us along for the ride

[@Edivision]

Long episodes are good episodes.

[@VelcorHF]

What a wild vacuum job. Amazing how you did that. That’s awesome.

[@tommcintyre5608]

I like the montage around the 10:15 mark. The background music and cutting tool as lead guitar. Love carbon components, keep them coming.

[@gl2856]

Can’t have too longer episode, this was awesome, well done 👍

[@hughmaxwell8143]

Thank you( lots) for your opening statement concerning the professional requirements needed to do (minor) stuff like chain plates, structural bulkheads, etc.. There are way too many amateurs teaching amateurs on these channels. I knew Mike Plant back in the day- we worked in the same building when he built Coyote. Safe to say he of all people would appreciate what you’re doing

[@TheDuracellProject]

that's awesome you knew Plant!

[@flossey100]

Very interesting explanation of the engineering as it doesn’t have the Bling factor but has the safety factor….❤❤❤

[@neumeon6959]

Great tutorial on carbon chain plates! I wonder if your naval architect might remember designing a custom Farr 49 for the former King of Spain, Juan Carlos? Yeah, that guy. After passing into the hands of the US Navy, it went into private ownership and now I occasionally crew on it. Not sure if that was during your friends tenure at Farr or not but if so, it's probable he'd remember it. It's a great boat to sail on! Keep up the amazing work guys! I vote you are the most interesting boat project on KZbin by Farr :-). Cheers!

[@soanonso]

Awesome progress. I enjoyed the interview with Evan as well!

[@SuperPancake06]

This is super cool, and great work! I've never seen a carbon fiber chainplate. The whole boat will be able to go through an MRI machine when you're done.

[@Tomm9y]

Great to see you include strong reliable technology with the guidance of Evan. I have seen synthetic standing rigging used on a similar boat. Whilst the weight savings were huge, a very reassuring element is the easy visual inspection both of the standing rigging and soft shackles. The soft shackles can be replaced whilst underway! I guess you already have stainless standing rigging for the new mast, but hope you can upgrade to synthetic rigging in the future, as a steadily developing technology there should be some manufacturers willing to support you. Even with an alloy mast, sythetic standing rigging could reduce the weigh by two thirds. The lower centre of gravity results in less pitching motion, less heel, so a faster boat, more responsive, better handling and response. Crucially for a cruising boat, less pitching means a more comfortable motion, less weight aloft means a wider range of wind speeds sails can be held at, so you have a less frequent sail changes / reefs. When sailing shorthanded that is really good for team energy. Lastly a sythetic rig is super quiet, soft shackles, don't rattle! So hopefully no off watches spent listening to rattle, creak, groan, etc! Even in broad daylight the peaceful transfer of power to speed is surreal.

[@peterbeyer5755]

Gotta love that multi tool.

[@RobHealey]

A very interesting episode.Thanks for the clips where Evan explains, that has answered a lot of questions for me. The Hull to Carbon join will be the crucial part now.

[@seanmccormackmccormack9317]

No questions! Well done 👏 ✔️

[@chemon0]

What crazy work! I admire what you do

[@erictakakjian6021]

Awesome job on the chainplates!! Those will be incredibly strong, look forward to seeing you laminate them to the hull.

[@gmanvaca8269]

Carbon cloth is such an amazing material 👍

[@PhilipStubbs]

I really enjoy the design elements shown here. In my ignorance, I was worried when you pulled those huge SS plates. But now I know what you are replacing them with and why, I feel a little less ignorant! 🤣

[@PeterKNoone]

Super cool. I could watch you laminate carbon all day.

[@IsaMichas-gf6kq]

We used uni directional s glass in our projects wrapped around a machined stainless steel thimble.the unidirectional was fanned onto both the inner and outer skin with power patches on both sides The engineers main concern was a shear component at the attachment point.We did modest tests at the University lab and it took 24000 pounds for the thimble to shear through the laminate.the thimble was only half filled with s glass for this test .

[@livingforsail]

Another great video guys. Very cool chainplate progress. You’ve given me something to think about when I get around to the chainplates on Antidote.

[@russelllockrey]

Love the longer episode. Boats looking good!

[@crewfox11]

Longer the better 🎉

[@birddeprez]

Loved seeing the tech discussion in this episode. My wife and I own a 1995 Hunter 430, and our chainplates are the same design. Ours are fully fiberglass though, no carbon fiber. Everyone we've ever talked too has no idea what to make of them. I think it's a great design, maybe not the best execution. Unfortunately Hunter fully fiberglassed the pin in, leaving it unserviceable. Now almost 30 years later, we know we're going to have to find a way to take a look at it soon though.

[@ChrisDunnnz]

I’ve been enjoying this series so much - this episode was fascinating!

[@motorcityboatwerks]

This is an interesting boat project. Great technical discussion and info. Some of the best yet 👍👍

[@-RyN-23]

Honestly been wanting to see you make these for a min, sense you mentioned it tbh

[@krispress7824]

Thanks Evan

[@helenrob2961]

Man am i glad you said final product would be 36 layers when you peeled it off the hull it wasnt confidence inspiring lol. Then again im prob showing my age and stuck with the stainless. Impressed with all the work so far great job .

[@boomwindsurfing2744]

Absolutely loved this episode. Amazing

[@PN_48]

This is an awesome part of the build. We’ve been toying with the idea of moving our chainplates to accommodate a flat top main / erase the backstay and changing them to carbon would make a lot of sense. Another great vid guys!

[@TheDuracellProject]

Cool

[@hedleyjackson5131]

Great explanation and loved seeing the process evolve.

[@johnshillito9546]

Great video well done

[@michaeldruce9930]

wow. this process is amazing! More long videos please.

[@johnmead1337]

Enjoyed. Great job as normal. Such dedication and patience. Great job on camera as well. Both very professional.

[@rjgillens2637]

I continue to be amazed

[@MegaVinny73]

Great episode as longer and showed more of the effort and work. Keep them coming at 30mins or more...

[@RestlessGranpa]

Fascinating to learn about the methods you are using, though it's looks so simple when shown on video, it is so clever!

[@andrewmoylan6295]

Hi Matt and Jani, a very interesting episode, cool insight into how you've constructed these chain plates, I'm sure you know what your doing Matt...great stuff

[@troublekaliman]

Excellent demonstration!

[@MrFatalZero]

Love this episode! Such a wealth of knowledge being shared!

[@robertlee8042]

Wow. Wow.

[@AlexGoesSailing]

Loved this episode and anything carbon is super cool!!! 😄

[@wallacegrommet9343]

Momentary transient loads can greatly exceed the breaking strength of composite structures without damage or failure. Your excess strength factor is overkill, essentially. But, it’s your baby!

[@rollinrock6696]

Exceptional

[@HansWeberHimself]

Fascinating!

[@videotrexx]

Sometimes I've got an inspector on my lap while watching your videos and she watches too, but I have to admit that what interests her most when she's watching your videos is seeing your inspector.

[@TheDuracellProject]

😂

[@bobflores]

As always, I really appreciate you including the why along with the how. Nothing wrong with longer videos. Thanks!

[@malonesteverson9672]

Best yet!

[@120Livi]

26:01 Way longer episodes would be just fine!

[@peterhamilton8430]

fantastic episode from content to video to music ....

[@samvouga]

It's exciting stuff however you look at it! Processes, craftsmanship, friendships, personalities! Great content...

[@NM-ql9er]

So Awesome

[@BaltazarAlonso]

Well Done Matt!!!, love your project!!! saludos desde Argentina!

[@charlesdobrovolny7059]

That was quite interesting! Thanks

[@jacana25]

Fascinating video. I expect another advantage of composite chainplates is the ability to bond the chainplates to the deck, completely eliminating the possibility of water leaks. This is of course a very common problem with chainplates that penetrate the deck and rely on caulk to maintain a seal.

[@FredricLindberg]

My mind was screaming the first part of the video "But what about galvanic corrosion??", but of course you had a neat sollution for that :) Good job with the videos.! :)

[@jonasjohansson9060]

Awesome!

[@terrysmall1421]

you have a great skill set, i really enjoyed learning so much watchin this episode.

[@judywebb8358]

Love your process!!

[@sailor5026]

Looks good. I’m glad to see the way that you and the people who help you take the necessary care when working in contact with glass or carbon fiber, epoxy, and all the dust. Exposure is cumulative. John Guzzwell: adventurer, sailor, boatbuilder and designer could no longer use epoxy in his later years due to his lifetime exposure. I myself was glad of the precautions we took in the finishing dept. at North Sails, Milford CT, since we cut battens, drilled headboards, etc. Carbon fiber chain plates is something new for me for a “do it yourself” cruising boat; but given the care and planning both you and the naval architect have taken, I have faith.

[@lincolngrove2808]

Another fascinating episode.

[@MrNewdug]

that is so cool!!! What a great episode.

[@turnpointdesign]

Very cool episode!