Boatbuilding - Painting the hull! (Tally Ho / EP99)

Rebuilding a historic sailing yacht - Painting the hull! (Tally Ho / EP99)
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EPISODE 99
In this episode, we - you guessed it - paint the boat. This video features some of the most satisfying blue-tape peeling footage ever to have existed!
We also explain how we find the waterline, why we don’t want to varnish the planks, why we haven’t filled the seams yet, and so on.
Pancho observes, Backtrack snoozes, Patrick and Megan paint a bed-frame.
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Movin' Up - Dan Lebowitz
Funk Game Loop - Kevin MacLeod
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Russian Dance - Joey Pecoraro
Blackest Crow - TrackTribe
99. Painting the hull! (Traditional Boatbuilding / EP99)

[@dominicglover4118]

I have a confession to make. I feel so ashamed to admit it, but, back in June or July 2017, when I stumbled across Leo’s first video, my immediate reaction was sceptical. “Who’s this clown,” I wondered, “who thinks he’s going to rebuild this huge and dilapidated classic yacht?” It didn’t help me to grasp the situation that Leo looked like a teenager, fresh out of school. Little did I know, at that time, that Leo Sampson Goolden was already an experienced boat builder, bosun on an ocean-going schooner, and an award-winning trans-Atlantic solo yachtsman. Well, the past 4 years have put me well and truly in my place - and I don’t mind that a bit, because watching Leo tackle this amazing project has been such a satisfying pleasure and a thrill. I am so excited to see the next steps and looking forward to seeing Tally Ho set sail one day. Thank you, Leo (and all the amazing volunteers). You’re an inspiration.

[@marcryvon]

I could'nt say it better. Thanks Dominic !👍

[@brianglover7629]

That's the truth,

[@samiamm5764]

Dang has it really been four years already?!? Where has the time gone?

[@cf6282]

Four years....! Leo and all the volunteers have set a new standard. Love to see the boat get finished, but also dread to see it finish...what a build! But I’am sure he will take us along on new adventures....

[@lindastepp8094]

) mmm I buggy

[@SampsonBoatCo]

If you were here very early (like in the first 10 mins) you may have encountered a lot of ads during the video. That was a wrong setting but is fixed now, if you refresh there should be no ads during the video! Also note that Subtitles / CC are now auto-generated by KZbin, and will be available automatically as soon as they are ready.

[@adamkay9897]

Do you I know, I never noticed there were no adverts during your videos but when I watched this first time I thought something was wrong and the story was interrupted. Thanks for putting you content ahead of endless and pointless adverts, even though you loose out on revenue. Looking forward to seeing Tally Ho in Cornwall one day.

[@chrish2996]

Wow. Now i love it when a plan comes together. Tally Ho is an awesome build. Congratulations on this milestone. Thanks 😊

[@twestgard2]

Just promote shooting sports and you’ll never suffer another advertisement! 😂😂

[@rickstevens1479]

Use a 5gal bucket with a grate in it get a 5ft extension on the roller paint is cheap compared to how important it is ....

[@user-qu9uq4zp3s]

Гарри Поттер повзрослел, забросил магию, снял очки и начал строить корабли!!!!!

[@skyjockbill]

As others have commented, the transformation of Pete from a tongue-tied, shy, and self-conscious guy into an articulate and confident screen personality is astounding and joyous.

[@kunstmol]

When this project is finished and Leo and Checka have sailed over the horizon you have to start your own channel, Pete.

[@shoddyproductions9793]

I could listen to Pete's pearls of wisdom all day :)

[@richardsinclair9449]

I perfectly agree with that 100%.....

[@gregherbert6089]

The planking is perfectly symmetrical and shows off her beautiful lines. That doesn't happen by accident. You have skills beyond your years Leo.

[@dondryden5599]

As excellent as your video work is the in-person view is stunning. Whenever I drive down the rural farm road out front of your work area raises my heart when Tally Ho comes into view. The paint on the Tally Ho is stunning. I will so miss the finest sight in Sequim when she departs for all her new adventures. I wish you and the Tally Ho all the Best. Thank you for sharing.

[@moonshine3333]

Lovely comment as (perhaps unfairly) Sequim would never now be on my list of go-to places ... I'd never heard of it before ... but Port Townsend are so welcoming they deserve any associated benefits they get. One awkward neighbour and one rip-off valuation on Leo's temporary shed spoilt the whole vibe for me. But still a lovely comment from you 👍👍 ... thanks.

[@theoldplankwoodworks2415]

Im no boat building expert, but I think that paint shows just what a fantastic job of fairing the crew did!

[@Samalyzer45]

I really enjoy watching Megan work. She's as serious as if it were her own boat.

[@davidparnum2476]

Albert Strange would be over the moon to see what all of you have accomplished.

[@AsaLeighton]

I think Albert Strange would have been over the moon with Leo as the original builder all things considered

[@captaintoyota3171]

@@AsaLeighton she was built very well originally bronze etc. Iron used was only in floors and new technology but yeah if it wasnt a fishing boat itd prolly been in better shape

[@MrBcsack]

@@captaintoyota3171 I'm pretty sure Albert Strange would say " Wow" !!

[@TheGullyfoyle]

It’s been a privilege to see Tally Ho’s rebirth, Leo, Pete and the crew have been a comfort in the madness we are enduring right now 👍

[@philleasthouse3791]

Great to see Tally Ho getting her party frock on!! The paintwork certainly shows off the beautiful lines she was designed with. Pancha was of course keeping a critical eye on proceedings - true to form Leo's attention to detail has paid off. It's great also to see the amazing crew having time to have a joke while getting down to work. This project is far more than the sum of its parts. A huge thank you to Leo and crew for taking us along on this journey!!!

[@sailingrepartee5975]

I can see why Kirby's have been in the business for 175 years: it's their secret ingredient that keeps the giggling painters come back for more every time...

[@hrvojelatkovic2550]

Indeed!!! "Curiosity kills the Cat"... Kirby's paint, last page is indeed "Tally Ho Off White " !!!🙂

[@annteve]

The most moving (no pun intended) part of this video was the “reveal” as the gantries and stairs were removed and the bandsaw disassembled. It presages a new stage and location. I’m just a viewer yet my heart is in this boat.

[@StumpCreekSentinel]

Ann, your comment is exactly what I recognized as well. After my years in construction, seeing the scaffold come down signifies that the job in nearing completion; or for Leo and the Tally Ho, getting ready to move to Port Townsend. I've been following Leo since he first purchased the old boat. He has led me to follow and enjoy so many others who are boat builders and sailors.

[@annteve]

@@StumpCreekSentinel scaffolding! I thought I’d got a word wrong. Gantry is a crane? I just remember gantry from documentaries on the Titanic. It’s rather like a butterfly coming out of a cocoon.

[@deusexmachinareznov4975]

@@annteve A gantry is a movable scaffold.

[@sharpfocus5]

The shots of the orange primer with the daisies and grass in the foreground, leo with his maroon jumper in front of the orange hull and Pancho inspecting the work... just beautiful videography!

[@malibar1]

10:19 if anyone want to see

[@cedley1969]

The movement of the grass and the daisies looks like a grass ocean, truly beautiful, as is the end result.

[@yoyopg123]

Yes, once it was explained to Pancho that it was "Antifouling" paint and not "Antifowling" paint, he was all on board with it.

[@hazbutler]

@@yoyopg123 *she

[@poruatokin]

At 14:45 - so it's about the same colour as project Binky. Haha, cool coincidence....or not!!

[@weaselman24]

Oh man. There's something about seeing the ship saw dismantled that just hit me. The ol girls come a long way.

[@vidninjah]

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[@richardprice5978]

i have been watching him for awhile now restoring tally ho good job from what i can see 500+ miles away. some history on the old girl she had a gallery fire 🔥 ( i think 🤔 as it looked burnt and i was just a kid /teen at the time but loved sailing and still do and was sad to see it that way in the port of call i think Dominican republic @ 9am local time ish it was breakfast 🥞 time for me ) in the 90s and was missing her rigging / fallen over in port and being pumped out to keep it from sinking ( red top mixed bottom colour between varnish burnt and white ish / red and very tired finish and was using lots of old wore out tires for docking ) i was on the carnival fantasy aft port-side 5 deck up from my memory at the time going from Tampa Florida to the Dominican republic and Bahamas 7 day cruise finishing in Disney world back to the air port

[@lory2622]

That was worth the $7 that I give each episode. Being a Patreon makes one feel part of the team, thanks all.

[@argonthesad]

Thank you.

[@PBarrPrince]

Well said. Every episode can stand alone. They are that good. I'm proud to be a patron too, although in a small way. Leo is a credit to many abilities and talents. Great job, Leo!

[@SampsonBoatCo]

Thank YOU!

[@webbtrekker534]

Same here.

[@DonbAyers]

I feel the same way and feel my Patreon donation is 110% worth it to see Leo's dreams come true!

[@piccalillipit9211]

*BEEN WATCHING SINCE EPISODE 1* honestly, in the early days, I never thought you would finish it. It was SO BAD, I thought it would get 10 episodes and that would be it, abandoned - HOW HAPPY I AM that it turned into that amazing project and I now believe I will see it launched...

[@davidelliott5843]

Ship Happens (about a badly converted and neglected wooden WW2 torpedo boat) had a similar start but they are making great headway. I do hope that can share tricks with Leo.

[@chuckprichard3691]

Leo was smart enough to recognize that this project is far too big for one man and has put HUGE effort into making these highly engaging videos, bringing hundreds of thousands of people into the project as contributors, dozens of volunteers, and of course Pete. Without all that, Tally Ho would never have made it and would be firewood by now. Everyone works on her all day, but Leo works an extra shift on the computer, I suspect, most nights and much of the weekends.

[@cabanford]

Also watching since the start. Am so impressed with Leo's single minded dedication and endless skills. Made my 80 year old mum start watching from episode 1... She said all of her real projects have ground to a stop - think she's at episode 60 ish after 3 weeks of binge Tally Ho'ing 😳🙂

[@piccalillipit9211]

@@chuckprichard3691 - YES. I absolutely agree. And the video story is such an AMAZING resource for the world.

[@alexandermenzies9954]

@@davidelliott5843 I think they unfortunately intend to keep the bad conversion, though. I imagined a return to the WW2 superstructure, perhaps with a modern 'family' interior. Oh well..

[@gigs313]

“She’s a beaute Clark” (wiping a tear away)

[@Tracker7266]

"Real tomato ketchup Eddie?"

[@brendonjohnson6595]

Lol

[@mikesteffen3378]

“Is your house on fire?”

[@MaShcode]

Well, Pancho checked out the orange paint and waterline and thought “this can’t be good for my future.”

[@MrPopo246]

Meanwhile Pete is rocking the interviews. He became really confident. nice!

[@MrBradleykeith]

Never really thought that watching paint dry could be so exciting :-D

[@YouTube]

Who else thought peeling the painter's tape was so satisfying... 😍Beautiful restoration!

[@hscott3417]

Leo and creators like him are a heart of your platform. I hope you have a team that focuses on that genre.

[@ballsosaurus_sex]

Hey youtube just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for this wonderful platform. Now, because of KZbin, I can successfully ignore my parents shouting at each other. Thank you to the KZbin team and whoever else is involved ❤

[@112Haribo]

Hooray, senpai noticed us!

[@larslange5482]

@@ballsosaurus_sex LOL love it.

[@WhoreforHerbert]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen KZbin personally comment before 🤨

[@ShawnRitch]

" None of us are aloud to do it on the boat yet. " LOL :)

[@Zardwark]

"Was the line already there and we just discovered it?"...Well done Pete... :-)

[@Harry-bz8cy]

Gorgeous. Albert Strange is, no doubt, smiling from his crow's nest above. Well done!

[@phineasg7709]

I'm so happy to have learned the old shipwright's trick of taking the two pieces and doing them at the same time.

[@Frurin]

I did NOTHING for this project, except sitting on my arse for the past year and watching weekly videos about it. Yet, i felt strangely proud when I've seen her standing there, freed from all the gantries and scaffolds, ready to receive her rigging. From timber cutting, to knees polishing to faring and look at her now...

[@grahamsmith6474]

Mirror finish on a wooden, hand painted hull. Now that is craftsmanship. Amazing progress for everyone. Cheers to Tally Ho!

[@davidantill6949]

Probably the bronze floors need to be re-polished to match

[@ichbrauchmehrkaffee5785]

"shut up, patrick" allmost had me on the floor

[@philrulon]

A big smile came to my face when you announced that you were using Kirby’s. I grew up in a New Bedford boating family that has been using Kirby’s for four generations. I learned about them from my Great Grandfather.

[@antontalbot9148]

As someone who knows little about boats, I think having the lines in the planks looks really good XD

[@dolvaran]

She's a thing of beauty to behold. Very well done, Leo and the team.

[@mikevandenbosch9081]

I become unreasonably sad to see the shipsaw getting dismantled. It has done it's duty and will wait for another project I suppose.

[@jackielinde7568]

It's work may not be done. I think they still have to plank the topside and inside. And it's probably going to follow Leo and the boat to the new location. But, it may need to be moved out of the way in order for Leo to get the forklift in to work on the ballast. And it definitely needs to move out of the way so the truck can get Tally Ho.

[@nielskorpel8860]

@@jackielinde7568 yea i think its just prep for the move

[@SailorAllan]

I would think that big ole saw has some value down in Port Townsend with the other shipwrights........

[@amilton2128]

@@SailorAllan It would be great if Pete gets it.

[@davidantill6949]

@@amilton2128 just my thoughts too

[@TheZeroButterfly]

Don’t worry Leo on the painting, - “We don’t make mistakes, just happy little incidents.” - Bob Ross

[@thegodemperorofmankind7yea704]

Accidents

[@rebar-king]

I come from a background of Victoriana restoration and historic preservation in SF and surrounding area. Worked on some of the famous ladies bringing them back to their original beauty. The work this crew is doing is right up there with the finest craftspeople we have to offer. I was taught by the best painters back in the day to drop the brush from unpainted to painted? That way you cover the drop edge with the next stroke. And lifting off a wet edge leaves little to no brush marks. But who am I to say? I’m just a lowly general contractor who avoids painting at all cost. “A quality painter makes a good carpenter look great”

[@randydunning7584]

She is a beauty! Can’t imagine how long it would have taken to get to this point without the volunteers and financial supporters. I think I remember you saying early on that you planned to work elsewhere to finance the rebuild. If that were the case I can’t imagine she would have gotten this level of restoration. I know there is a lot left to do but it has to be a relief to get her structural done. Thanks for sharing her journey back to the sea!

[@bardus_hobus]

"I think I should specialize in tape pealing" He is so hilarious XD

[@ingrowntesticle]

"Shut up Patrick"

[@schlomowaxenegger5119]

🤣

[@remcoverhoef7015]

Profound paint tape pealing professional!

[@gregmottram292]

Wow those planking lines are so fair! Awesome work.

[@SteveWashington]

THIS video made me so happy to have contributed, along with so many others, in a small way to this amazing project. I became hooked from an early video [the live oak episode in Georgia] and have patiently awaited each video release. It would be absolutely lovely to see Tally Ho when she is finally completed. Until such time, I'll continue to contribute and wait in anticipation of the next new video. Congratulations, Leo and crew. Tally Ho looks beautiful. You have so much to be proud of.

[@bill3641]

The neighbors ( whoever they are ) should be ashamed for chasing this project away . What a great opportunity to watch true craftsmen and women practice their art form . If I were in the area I would have been supportive and visited when allowed and made sure that the fridge and cookie jar were stocked .

[@nielskorpel8860]

from the vids around that time, it seems as if most of leos neighbohrs are actually like this. We never see them because leo never has trouble with them, so we don't remember them either. Now, we are just seeing this one person who isn't supportive. I mean it sucks that one person can ruin things for everyone else, and naturally thats the one that we will remember, but its nice to know most people aren't like that.

[@andrewzanas9387]

@@nielskorpel8860 Whoever it is, she's entitled to the quiet enjoyment of her property. It's been four years. We don't know their circumstances. I get the emotional negative feelings this has stirred up, but hey, they deserve some peace now. I credit the owners of the property who invited Leo to set up there in the first place. That was incredible but believe it's time to move and it's necessary. This move will turn out to be far more positive and productive for all, especially the kids other than Leo who've been making a name for themselves within the wooden ship building community both inside and outside the country. These young people are becoming artisans. Hopefully they can manage to stay connected when this is over.

[@archstanton9206]

I have been involved in big projects in the past, (when I was young) I know, that in my experience, I got so completely caught up in the day to day managing of the mission, planning for materials, "putting out fires" solving problems, etc, that I really had no time to stop and consider that the project had reached a point where you could "see" a hint of where it was headed. I wonder if Leo experiences this, and I wonder if the paint and the removal of the scaffolding gave him a moment where he stood back and, just for a moment, looked at the boat he is responsible for bringing to life. I hope so. Sometimes the endless work hides the beauty it is creating. I hope you've had a moment to just smile, and come to terms with the incredible vessel that you will forever be linked to, with this wonderful team you assembled who have given so much of themselves as Tally Ho begins to have a heartbeat again. Awesome stuff. Just awesome.

[@chuckprichard3691]

I've experienced that with software projects. On a daily basis it feels like little is changing, but if you go back and work on a version from, say, a year earlier, you really see the change.

[@juncusbufonius]

Oh raptures at that peeling, like an endless screen cover event. She's so beautiful now.

[@gregmirr]

A classic chapter of Tally ho ends as the hull takes color , so many interesting things to come , cabin interior , deck hardware , mast & rigging , mechanical & electrical on and on . Well done skipper now get on with it!

[@darrylmcleman6456]

I do believe the orange color is P A R R O T approved!!! CHEERS from Westcoast Vancouver Island! P.S. The chap that plans to become a tape peeler would probably soon be known as a rippoff artist!!!

[@yorkazuna5934]

She is beautiful and I've loved watching the process.I'm a professional Marine coatings painter and if I may suggest on future projects:Rolling on the FIRST coat of primer is the preferred method on wooden boats Leo. After sanding roller marks out, all further coats should be applied with an airless sprayer. You will end up with a much better finish and a smooth, uniform appearance. Y'all would have finished the work in a 1/3rd of the time with a smoother finish. Marine organisms love the micro nooks and crannies you end up with when applying brush or roller. One last bit, remove masking tape while the work is still tacky and it will come off much easier and without risk of adhesive or paint transfer. I hope I don't sound like some opinionated Ahole m8 but I've been putting paint on boats fo almost 40 years. I look forward to all of you future videos.

[@nielskorpel8860]

Didn't leo say that more coats were needed? There is still time.

[@johnnyairstream5092]

Patrick is absolutely hilarious. You have selected some of the nicest people to join you on the project. I really enjoy getting to know them a little bit. What an enjoyable series. Thank you.

[@billhellmers2739]

Amazing. She’s really looking like a proper yacht. I’ve worked on many wooden boats and have never seen such a well faired hull. And from the shear of her hull, she should be very fast! Yes, you all should be rather proud of what you have accomplished so far!!!

[@doug5568]

No idea why I sat with a huge grin on my face the whole time. Huge milestone, congrats Leo and everyone else who has put time and effort it, she is very beautiful!

[@Eggson1]

I watch every episode like that, huge smile plastered on my mug!

[@drothers999]

Tally Ho’s beauty brings tears to my eyes.

[@renaudferte5610]

So nice to see those bow counterbores plugged up ! Can't believe I got to drill those ☺️ Congrats on that milestone, and I have to say it : she's starting to look like a boat ! Hope the move will go on fine and that there's enough cut offs left for the pizza oven :) Xoxo Renaud

[@brendandonnelly8375]

When I think what the original hull looked like when Leo first got hold of it, rolling back the tarp off the top of the boat means so much more.

[@morethinkingneeded2112]

I keep waiting for 2 elephants to walk up and say: "What time are we leaving?"

[@zx9rspeedfreak]

Looks absolutely stunning , unbelievable craftsmanship well done guys love the vids

[@independentthinker910]

What a beautiful boat. Nice to see someone stick through a long journey of returning a piece a working art to humanity.

[@nikman2]

anyone else love the bird? i feel like he is constantly critiquing the work and it makes me smile.

[@jeromemorris2700]

She’s a lovely looking boat. Patrick is quite the character.

[@crustycurmudgeon2182]

Bit of "ham" in there, too! LOL... Would love to yack with him at a Bar-b-gue with some beers involved.

[@shadrackzulu6138]

@@crustycurmudgeon2182 I'd like to hear him say: "Not gonna do it, not gonna do it, wouldn't be prudent at this juncture." (al la Dana Carvey).

[@avryptickle]

As a patrick, I do not endorse this patrick, or think he is particularly representative of patricks.

[@andrebauer576]

My comment on the bed frame fasteners: There's a saying at German boatbuilders that houses are also just badly built boats.

[@dirtboar]

As a german Carpenter who worked on historic timberframe houses I 100% support this statement.

[@bullettube9863]

A boast builder I met in the 1970s told me the same thing! He knew I had started out as a home carpenter and said the level of craftsmanship on a boat was light years ahead of home building. After working with him for three weeks I had to admit he was right! The apartment building I live in now has so many flaws and examples of lazy work I think it's a wonder it doesn't fall down every time the wind blows!

[@DC-uo5hy]

On Man O War Cay in Abaco, Bahamas, the boat builders, also build houses. They have a saying: " We don't build 'ouses, we build boats, some we just fasten to the land". Until September 1, 2020, they never lost a house to Hurricanes. A monster sat there for two and a half Days. Many boats and 'ouses were destroyed. Many also survived the long lasting 195 mph sustained winds and the huge storm tide. They are still rebuilding... Just a note, the houses are bolted together. The old wooden grocery store from the 1800s survived as did 80% of the buildings.

[@sadiesaurus54]

@@bullettube9863 I think about this all the time! My 6th floor apartment constructed in 2019 shakes every time a semi truck drives past and I can't help but wonder what awful craftsmanship is hidden behind sleek modern finishes

[@sheep1ewe]

@@DC-uo5hy In sweden that was also often the case, at least with houses built before the 1930s. There has newer been any need fo clay or sticks and no steel nails on the northern log houses and they last for many, many hundreds of years with very little maintence. Sadly there are realy not many people today here who know how to build netiher traditional nordic houses or genuine wooden ships anymore.

[@normanfawley7379]

Here,I extend an apology.Thing is,I came in to his epic 'Saga',sort of half way through.Now contrite,I went back to the start,and started really watching ! What an adventure,I have nothing but admiration for you.Carry on Sir,and the very very best of luck and good fortune to you ! You should wear your underpants on the outside,an wear a cape ! You truely are 'Superman' !

[@JoeCubicle]

I don't have real good words to explain how proud I am of the efforts of Leo and his crew. The way that the primer and paint show off the lines and shape of Tally Ho is just beautiful.

[@auredavids2489]

the music and cinematography is just great in this episode. It feels different more monumental, uplifting and nostalgic. great edit Leo!!

[@horatiohornblower868]

My God, how I will miss Pancho after your move to Port Townsend! Such a beautiful bird and a genuine movie star.

[@REKLESSWOLVES1]

Here in the UK we call `tipping` Laying Off, applying paint with a sponge roller gives you an even thickness on your work, whereas applying paint with a brush you can have more paint build in some areas and less in others which you would see when sunlight casts across it, once the paints applied with a sponge roller we`d then `lay off` using a brush with the grain, the brush strokes get rid of `FLA` or `Fat Ladies Arse` (Orange Peel) texture and gives you a smooth finish, when ever i paint flat panel doors or Shaker Doors i always apply the paint / paints with a gloss roller and then Lay Off with the grain, using a roller also stops you getting runs, anyway another brilliant episode Leo, can`t wait for the next, all the best from the West Midlands UK

[@robinangus448]

This week's update definately feels like a moment. Inspirational.

[@Buzbikebklyn1]

"All you can ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by" It's really taking shape now. Good luck.

[@regs3836]

After the move I will miss seeing each and every animal that has added to these videos. I hope Pancho will be aloud to make the occasional visit to Tally Ho after the move to Port Townsend. She has really added to and been part of the project.

[@mgoulet58]

Let’s face the reality. Loosing Pancho will kill this channel ;-)

[@rickwhite3757]

The only time I have enjoyed watching paint dry!

[@cliffordwolfe1161]

All of you that worked on that boat the crew yourself should be very proud it's quite an accomplishment I've been watching from the beginning I'm proud of you and I don't even know you but great job I'll keep watching

[@lesembruns3518]

I'm waiting to see Tally Ho racing the Fastnet again !!

[@pgreen293]

Looks great. If Pete gets any smoother in front of the camera he'll end up with his own channel after this.

[@davidantill6949]

I certainly hope so

[@andrewf2644]

@@davidantill6949 I'm hoping he knows how much Leo is making. Leo makes a tough act t follow with his videos. It's so clear that he is putting the same attention to detail in the vids as his boat.

[@mylifeontour6664]

Actually got a little emotional at the end of this video! She's just so beautiful and this is such and incredible inspiration. I know it's a long way off but I'm going to be really sad when your series comes to an end

[@roadie3124]

I love looking at the lines of Tally Ho in bare wood. She has such an elegant shape. Much nicer to look at than many of the aggressive looking, modern racers. She looks very good painted as well. A lovely, old-fashioned shape. I've also seen some modern hulls that just look right. You know that they're going to be fast. Leo was very luck to find Pete. The more I see of him, the more my respect for him grows. This seems to be a happy crew. Well done, Leo.

[@Si-jk4iy]

Couldn't agree more. The waterline really reveals the realtively small amont of hull that sits topsides, and she looks good for it. For some reason I had expected more of the belly to be visible, but she will look sleeker for being afloat. Ditto about Pete - Leo has shown great wisdom in selecting almost all of the characters who have worked on Tally Ho. It's gonna be an epic launch party and life long frienships!

[@Mr_CMH]

Looks awesome. There really is no escaping that Leo must be a man of great vision. Incredible.

[@lunkydog]

It'd be interesting to know what's going on in Pancho's head these days as the boat takes on a new look. Color means a lot to Parrots and other birds and is why they are so brightly colored. I'm sure she likes the orange.

[@101Osprey101]

DUDE! I know this boat! I was just asked about making t-shirts for it because I have the logo. Yes, I am in Brookings. What a trip... I have been watching your vids for some time and even though I know the boat and know about Manny, it never clicked until today, when Ms. Lopez emailed me. Very cool. So glad to see Manny's work being completed properly.

[@mrjoel59]

A man, a plan, a boat, fastnet

[@rickjohnson1632]

All of the Tally Ho workers should be proud of how the boat is coming together. Beautiful work . Kudos to Leo . Tally Ho 👍

[@chazarkansas1366]

I havent been here since the beginning. I showed up when Leo removed the keel by himself.... Do yall remember that? I couldn't believe it. I remember thinking then "Wow, this dude knows what he is about." Awesome to see progress moving along at such an incredible pace.

[@jeffreytan2948]

Same here. Also remember being astounded when he single handedly built the roof frame over the boat and applied the plastic tarp over it. Thought this guy not only is a great carpenter but an acrobat as well..

[@malakai651]

I didn't watch from the start but I looked back to the beginning and for me the one episode that has stuck in my mind more than any other was when he removed the keel single handed. I was totally astonished by his courage and strength of character.

[@rickbosak8861]

I happened to see TallyHo in the boat yard when visiting Brookings just before Leo got her. I had no idea what boat it was but I thought that that she would certainly just continue to rot away as a restoration would be too huge and too expensive for anyone in their right mind to ever take it on. I'm sure happy that I was way wrong.

[@albenavides9969]

I wish they could building it up for....ten more years. It's been quite a journey watching all that craftsmanship and the beauty that come with it..... well, I guess Tally Ho will be seaworthy sooner than later and things will come to an end. Hopefully Leo has a few more projects under his sleeve and we will continue to enjoy more videos in the future

[@davidantill6949]

@@albenavides9969 I think this will inspire many more projects

[@1240enzo]

Woo hoo, Tally Ho looks like the grand boat she once was. An absolute credit to you all. How wonderful to see the paint work. 👍

[@michaelc.3812]

Yeah, the professional painters will tell you that back brushing the spray or roller is the best you can do. Happy to know you strive for excellence. Patreon supporter.

[@rickfletcher8389]

She looks absolutely gorgeous. Congratulations to all who have worked on her, but especially to Leo for the vision and drive to get this far

[@ThePoorPCgamer]

That long shot of when you guys are painting the boat really gives a scale of how big the boat is

[@michaelc.3812]

Just another comment on my (our) support of NFP (Pete). Pete’s work ethic is a great example of the fact that Millineals can do great work. No matter your generation Pete, most of us really appreciate your work ethic and tenacious abilities. Sign me up as follower #1 for the KZbin channel “No Feet Pete Wooden Boats”.

[@michaelc.3812]

And Pete, as a patron of Leo, I’m ready to be your Patreon. Go Pete!!

[@andthen0170]

Startin’ to look like a boat

[@wdoreza]

Such a good episode! That nighttime waterline-marking scene was magic

[@BrunoWiebelt]

Pancho, will miss the boatbuilding and the boatbuilding people

[@joebrown1382]

I'm gonna miss that bird, such a personality. He looks at the prime coat & says what have they done to it?

[@PaulRansonArt]

Well done all of you (past and present) Tally Ho looks sharp in her new paint.

[@markturner9293]

Just sitting here watching and all I can think is "Its beautiful" No point saying anymore. It is what it is.

[@ubmastering]

Mad respect for those craftspeople on this project. One of the best documentaries I have ever seen unfold in real time.

[@BensWorkshop]

looking at Tally Ho now, the whole team over the years has done a fantastic job. Well done all.

[@WileyCoyote589]

Leo I would like to say much respect! It's amazing that with a good attitude and motivation what a person can accomplish keep up the good work and videos. Can't wait to see the finished boat.

[@pangrac1]

Im almost started to crying from that sheer beauty when you removed scaffolding and all that nice curves revealed to my eyes. Wow.

[@giacomomurari]

I remeber when you founded that a side of the boat was damaged/deformed and you decided to re-draw and re-build :)

[@Mister_G]

Leo: She's beautiful - Congratulations. YOU have made this happen. Thanks and appreciation to everyone who has worked on her from day 1.

[@mha43054]

Watching the scaffolding come down was a bitter sweet moment. 😳

[@alexandermenzies9954]

No more beak assisted ascents by Miss Pancho. The old order changeth..

[@michaelc.3812]

Watching older episodes, and I have to laugh at Pancho! She is a character, and looks quite beautiful through that amazing Canon telephoto lens 😎

[@MentalIneptitude]

What a thing of beauty. I know it's just primer but man she looks stunning.

[@robertmecalis7030]

Seems like only yesterday you were building a temporary roof over Tally Ho and getting the ship saw. So many memories feeling a little melancholy certainly has been enjoyable going along with you on this journey so far. And yes peeling tape after the paint job is super satisfying.

[@michaelc.3812]

Kirby made a paint called Tally Ho Off-white? Amazing Leo, the wooden boating world is watching your project.

[@c0mputer]

I have started to drink heavily when I watch these videos but play them at half speed so you’re all drunk with me.