Building A Sailboat From SCRATCH | Ep.6 - Making The Mast Support and Cockpit Hatch

Hello and welcome to my channel. Sorry that this episode took so long to come out but here it is. I didn't do much, just added the mast support and built the sliding hatch for the cockpit. Hope that you guys enjoy the video!
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[@locutus8496]

A couple of tips for you: 1. Any epoxy that will be exposed to sunlight should be either painted or varnished (multiple layers if you varnish). Epoxy has little UV resistance and will degrade over time otherwise. 2. Look into making a sea hood in the hatch area. It'll really clean up the look and will increase protection from waves and spray.

[@stefedwards2934]

This won’t be the last boat you build, I guarantee it. 🇬🇧

[@danoyes1]

It's a addiction! 🤣

[@David_Blong]

Fantastic series 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@theresnobodyhere5778]

you,ll probably need to wrap a rubber boot around mast holder to stop water running down mast and filling it ,could use and old car inner tube cut it wrap around mast hold it with large hose screw clip and make sure its drops down around wood to let water run off mast and onto deck roof ,its coming on great and once its all painted will look the part

[@JackWood25]

Thanks for your comment. I actually filled the interior of the mast support with a lot of epoxy, essentially making a cup that could hold water. I'm going to test this and if I don't like it or it just flat out fails, I go with your idea and add a gasket around it.

[@bradb9146]

Thanks for the update . It looks like she's coming right along nicely . ☺👌

[@mattevans-koch9353]

Good progress young man. Be sure to plug the track in the mast at the top of the mast holder where water might get in the box and leak into the boat. Have a great weekend.

[@miguelmartinho]

Ahoy, Captain Wood, Congratulations on the hard work and great video! Let's put this brave sailboat on the sea! Hugs,🌬⛵

[@JackWood25]

Thank you! Float test is coming soon. Can't wait to get her on the water!

[@Shady-Shane]

it's certainly coming on. progress is progress.

[@jameslspencer]

Been looking forward to this update for a while! Keep them coming. 😁👍

[@markgallagher1376]

Nice boat build. Next time you have to remove rivets, just drill the heads off and they come right out.

[@JackWood25]

Thanks for this tip, sounds very helpful.

[@wampuscat1831]

You do nice work. Everyone makes under sights. The only thing I change would be install brass port holes instead instead of big windows.Keep at it

[@nerobro]

I'm... excited to see where this goes. I built a sailboat a couple years ago. And this makes me want to do it again.

[@JackWood25]

Awesome, love to hear that!

[@AlfaRomeo156SWGTA]

Was thinking today, would Jack have made any video about his sailboat progress. Really curious to see you sail it. Well, today is my lucky day. About the hatch, buy two aluminum slides and fit these to the inside of the sides on the cabin. Add two simple slides of polyethylene ($2 cutting-board cut in four strips or more) to two peaces of wood and mount these under your hatch. Build sides to your hatch to be a lid with 2 inch height, it should not touch your cabin deck. You need four T shaped slits to slide it over your sides. If you have the time: Build your hatch with a slight curve or tilt to get rid of standing water. Alternatives are on the internet, I can't post them. DIY Wood boat Fore hatch

[@JackWood25]

Thanks for your comment. I actually already finished the hatch since I posted episode 6. If it doesn't work out in the future, I'll go with your design.

[@voltski]

Looking good … fair winds, Voltski

[@LordOfTamarac]

I think the hatch is called a companionway in sailboat world!

[@Garryck-1]

The companionway is the steps or ladder that is used to get in and out of the cabin. The hatch is called a hatch.

[@LordOfTamarac]

@@Garryck-1 good correction, thanks!

[@ocean_capable_small_sailboat]

Cool. Lunch is on me if you ever bring her down to San Diego. 👍

[@JackWood25]

Awesome! Hopefully when she’s in the water, I’ll be able to make that journey!

[@basictrioyt9599]

She's looking amazing, I love watching your boat come along. Is there anyway you should show the plan for ur next vid? I would love to see what it will end up like.

[@JackWood25]

Thanks for your comment! I can tell you the plan for the next vid. My friend Sean and I rigged up the shrouds and the forestay, we got the sail and boom all figured out, and we worked on a little rigging for the mainsheet. This vid is coming out next Saturday too.

[@mrMacGoover]

It might be easier next time to drill out the rivet heads on the mast to remove the hardware next time... but you got it done.

[@JackWood25]

Will definitely try this in the future if I come across some rivets that need to be removed.

[@nasseemmuttur778]

Good attempt with limited means. Am just like you. Trying hard.

[@Z1212Z-X]

You're doing a great job with this boat. Looking forward to see it sail

[@williamsimmons8927]

Coming along, there will be much stress where the mast meets the top cockpit deck, you caulked it but it needs to have support added to it, as in a cap surround, a secondary piece of plywood cut to fit and seal as well as cap off and redistribute the stress to your very thin top plywood deck. sailing, psychics and wind load, stress and flex, anything less is a snapped mast well. good luck, great entertainment you are very skilled.

[@repairrestoreandrebuild8974]

Doing a good job kiddo. I think you will build more in the future, and this is the beginning not the end.

[@JackWood25]

Thank you, this is absolutely the beginning. This build isn't perfect at all but I've learned a lot along the way. I already have plans to build a catamaran which will be much larger than the one I'm build now.

[@repairrestoreandrebuild8974]

@@JackWood25 that's awesome! Excited to see how well this one sails. Be a great series to watch when you start building the Cat. The more you do, the more you learn.

[@jwieer]

Que gran trabajo amigo Saludos desde chile 🇨🇱

[@JackWood25]

¡Gracias!

[@chuckrobinson599]

It's coming along rather well. I can't wait to see how she sails.

[@JackWood25]

Thank you! I can't wait to get her in the water.

[@janettewood4793]

So proud of you! ❤

[@xandolucena]

You have drilled too many holes at the mast base(critical point of effort) remember that aluminium and stainless steel bolts will corrode pretty soon. You work fast and she is coming together pretty nice. Is your sail bigger or smaller than what was proposed on the sailplan? good luck.

[@StephanieElizabethMann]

You're doing a great job. Lesson well learnt with the mast. I'm confident I would have done the same thing. Do you need some type of seal where the mast and stem meet as you ha twoo drain holes delivering water to that area?

[@timothyflood1423]

get some tongue depressors from Dollar General in the craft dept. they work great for putting a fillet with bondo

[@hamishhill]

Good stuff man so excited to see this thing all finished , for smoothing off your silicone in areas you care more about the look maybe try your finger in behind a wet rag? Depending on the sealent The water on the rag can help to smooth the surface.

[@HAZMAT2364]

Good stuff! Fun to watch along with the progress can't wait to see it on the water.

[@fredsmith5226]

Great job your such a craftsman for a young fellow

[@EITURKEY1]

You're doing very well.

[@JackWood25]

Thank you!

[@MP_TROLL]

Good luck bro with the build

[@Bruin4Life]

It is looking more like a close to finished boat now Jack. Looking forward to your next video and the finished or close to finished product. Also looking forward to seeing the boat in the water sailing.

[@4kays160]

Shes getting there

[@Araye]

Can't wait for you to cross the Atlantic!

[@chuckrogers01]

Cool video. Love your boat.

[@JackWood25]

Thank you so much!

[@AlarianDarkwind]

You need to water seal the mast where it meets the boat. Water is going to run down the mast and pool down below and cause a huge water/rot problem. Other than that, I've enjoyed all your videos. Keep up the great work.

[@JackWood25]

Don't worry, I've got it figured out. I covered the interior of the mast support with a lot of epoxy, essentially creating a little cup. I'm going to test it and if it doesn't work properly, I'll probably get a gasket to fit around the mast and its support.

[@nautlinecaptainjo3650]

Hello, nice to see a new episode

[@JorgeL721]

I want to build a sailboat too now.

[@JackWood25]

That's awesome! For a future video, I'm thinking about building a boat thats very cheap. I'm working on a design that everyone could build.

[@KeeperofTheMountain]

I am looking foreword to the final hatch design. Where will you be putting people's names on the boat?

[@JackWood25]

Thanks for your comment. The final hatch design will come out in the next episode. All the names will be written inside the boat above a small table/ work area that I'm building. I'll make this more clear in the next vid. Would you like your name to be written inside?

[@KeeperofTheMountain]

@@JackWood25 Yes, that sounds like fun.

[@KeeperofTheMountain]

@@JackWood25 You can use my channel name or my name which is Zac Ward. Whichever you prefer.

[@rodrigosenra2693]

I do enjoy very much. Im actually building one sailboat also, a 19 gaff rigged, and its so much fun, right? Im enjoying every minute I spend working on it. About to start fiberglassing here. Thanks for sharing with us, man, very cool indeed. Did you designed it?

[@exl__7177]

looking great!

[@JackWood25]

Thank you!

[@kellymullin9864]

AMAZING. How can someone donate to your project?

[@JackWood25]

As of right now, through my patreon which is linked in the description. Thanks for your comment! I really appreciate it.

[@Mikey_Plays.]

great work jack cant wait for part 7

[@JackWood25]

Thank you! Part 7 is coming out this Saturday!

[@Mikey_Plays.]

@@JackWood25 That's great! can't wait

[@glennmckay1186]

Good to see you back again it's coming along nicely mate. Looking forward to the next video.🛶🛶🛶

[@JackWood25]

Thank you!

[@SirCumsALot_779]

Incredible

[@michaelvanwinkle7919]

Stencil or trace area where wood will lay and place a layer of thickened epoxy or bondo down before laying hatch wood against deck. Relying on edge layering of epoxy or bondo alone will not provide you a strong joint.

[@rufuscutting7970]

Love the videos cant wait for water test. If you have any space inside the boat, please could i have my name there🙂

[@JackWood25]

Thanks for your comment. Inside, I have a full wall dedicated to all the names that will be added. I've also added your name to the list!

[@rufuscutting7970]

@@JackWood25 thx

[@greglawson740]

Can't to see the next video!!

[@glennjaggard7065]

Hey Jack I would have put a flange on inside of pole holder under roof bolt to roof that's where fition points going to be and that where you need strength otherwise all good

[@sabeszitro8343]

Open discussion, votes accepted, name of the boat: S/B Relentless

[@JackWood25]

Thanks for the comment, I like the name but unfortunately I already have one picked out. I'll be doing a contest in the future and whomever can guess it, will win a prize!

[@mecha_nik8635]

Wow, great job!

[@JackWood25]

Thank you!

[@danoyes1]

Dang dude! Brave raising the sail with out stays and shrouds! Where u launching?!

[@JackWood25]

Thanks for your comment. I’m still trying to figure out how to get her to the water, I don’t have a trailer yet, so thats still in the thought process

[@antonellaromero_upc5944]

This is so dope, great work!

[@JackWood25]

Thank you!

[@stephenkillick5812]

I was concerned that you had created a very waterproof catchment area below the hatch cover but I see that you have drilled some drainage holes. You look to be really competent at building the boat and I look forward to the updates. I want a 30 or so footer yacht but living close to Richards Bay, I need to buy a boat registered in either the USA or the UK or I will need to pass the SA Captains ticket! Since I was accident damaged in a motor vehicle accident in 1992, I am unable to control what my fingers do, so even if I could pass the exams, I cannot write legibly. If I buy a USA or UK registered boat, I am not required to get an SA Captains ticket.

[@JackWood25]

Thanks for your comment. I'm sorry to hear that you were in a motor vehicle accident a while ago but don't let that stop you from achieving your goal of getting this boat.

[@stephenkillick5812]

@@JackWood25 ideally I want a 30 to 40 footer that I can handle myself despite being disabled - enough to qualify for disability, but I am able enough to handle a small yacht, maybe not star quality but well enough for day to day sailing. One has to live with limitations but they are not me on the inside.

[@stephenkillick5812]

I have to wrestle family opinion first. I know that my Dad was vehemently against me buying a vessel and my brother in SA is likewise anti! I feel that I have the ability to cope but that requires actions to prove my ability. Never tell a Killick that you can't do something - he will prove you wrong! (Or die trying)

[@stephenkillick5812]

@@JackWood25 the accident happened 20 years ago. I endure the consequences and look for ways to improve matters. I am sick and tired of being told I cannot do something. At 21 I was told that I could not qualify as a Chartered Accountant but I proved them wrong with that.

[@meandmybuddy964]

Let’s take it across the Atlantic

[@Garryck-1]

That would be disastrous. This boat is barely suitable for coastal & lake sailing. It's far too badly and weakly built for offshore sailing. (And I'm not knocking what Jack has done.. for someone who knows nothing about boat building or design, it's a pretty decent first attempt. But trusting one's life to it, on an ocean crossing? Not a chance.)

[@meandmybuddy964]

@@Garryck-1 50/50 chance lol ⛵️

[@Garryck-1]

@@meandmybuddy964 - Nope.. the odds are *much* worse than that. Crossing an ocean, I wouldn't give it more than a 5% chance of success, tops. And that's being generous.

[@JackWood25]

That would be an adventure! I definitely want to build a bigger and better boat to handle a crossing that big. I'm considering it though.

[@JackWood25]

There's no way that my boat could handle that. The build quality of this boat is by far nothing to brag about.

[@josephkumor5452]

Hell yeah brother

[@povelfranvin7631]

Looks really good. Just keep going bro👍

[@JackWood25]

Thank you!

[@noahbamonte6077]

Hi I’ve been here since epesode 1 keep up it looks great

[@JackWood25]

Thanks for all of your support! I really appreciate it.

[@noahbamonte6077]

@@JackWood25 no problem

[@coconutfleetsleeper5717]

awesome:)

[@niclashernemyr4330]

Nice video bro! (would be pretty cool to have my name on a boat)

[@JackWood25]

Your name has been added to the list!

[@mduccos]

The masts are cut at the bottom, so they do not lose the ability to bend, but... the next one i supose :)

[@JackWood25]

Yup. This boat is not perfect by any means and there a many imperfections but I've learned a lot along the way.

[@melinda5777]

Are you going to glass all this wood you just added in this video? Especially the Mast support!? I haven't seen the hatch yet, but I hope you glass all of thisàà

[@JackWood25]

I'm going to try and glass everything. I just added epoxy for now because I don't have any extra.

[@melinda5777]

@@JackWood25 so happy to hear/read this news!! Was scared for you. 🙏❤️🇺🇸👣⛵️

[@Eddie-jr6bs]

That looks great. What’s the plan for the rig and ballast?

[@JackWood25]

Thank you! I'm currently editing the vid in which I tackled some of the rigging. That'll be the next vid to come out. I'm still trying to figure out the ballast.

[@Eddie-jr6bs]

@@JackWood25 you could look at the Star class skiffs; they are a hard-chined boat. Lots of examples there maybe. Anyway; nice going!

[@JackWood25]

@@Eddie-jr6bs Thanks! will definitely check this out.

[@unholyecho2292]

finally lol

[@JackWood25]

I know, sorry that this vid took so long. Episode 7 in currently in the editing process. It'll come out next Saturday.

[@johnryan2193]

Tabernacle

[@chielff]

You have to make a hole for the rainwater to exit when the hatch is closed......

[@JackWood25]

I know, holes have been drilled so any water that enters will flow out onto the bow. Thanks for your comment though!

[@heheheheegigity5825]

giggity

[@jonwarner6168]

A comment down below :)

[@JackWood25]

Your name has been added to the list!

[@johnryan2193]

Yes jack , I know how hard these projects are and how long it takes , and then documenting it for you tube , phew ! I would love to build a SCAMP but it rains so much here it's impossible without a workshop . Keep at it you will not be sorry ! Good luck with the channel . It's all good .

[@JackWood25]

The rain and elements have definitely set me back. The boat has even flooded a few times. As you know, I just work in my backyard so the boat has been outside for 100% of its building process. If I were you, I would try to build a little canopy out of PVC piping and tarps. Your call though. If you do build the SCAMP, I hope it goes well!

[@leoncallot577]

My name is Léon Callot.

[@JackWood25]

You’ve been added to the list!

[@changurr2705]

i hope you used epoxy with a uv sheild in it, or you'd better start painting .

[@okay7325]

I think you can do better. To much work as far as removing 3 Bolt Avery time you go to down the road. But you used what you had and that’s cool man

[@Philippe275]

where is the keel?

[@JackWood25]

I'm going to make a whole video dedicated to the keel and rudder.

[@gregophilip6858]

great job mate keep it up doing you own boat waiting for the next video cheers

[@JackWood25]

Thanks for being this patient! The next boat vid should be coming out within the next few days.