Building windows that won't sink the boat! [E90]

[@johnnyjr38]

Your Mom takes the prize. What a stalwart teammate she is. Very fortunate to haave her. Enjoy your craftsmanship and ingenuity.

[@dcallan812]

Great to see the inspector has had a look over the window design. 👌. 👍

[@guachingman]

I would enjoy an inspectors and associates especial episode

[@TheDuracellProject]

she does keep a close eye on progress.

[@michaelmichael2624]

All I can say is your Mom is awesome. A lucky son.

[@sarmentinho]

You should keep those scrap pieces of Duracell, cut them to smaller pieces and sell them as souvenirs to your supporters, it is high environment friendly and can get you some income. 😊 No expensas apart from half an hour a day 😊

[@dreamlinerkoa6438]

You boys need to step it up ,, Mom looks bored 😂😂

[@joecioe8566]

Great job I like the way those windows are being installed. I think you will owe mom a lot of sailboat rides.

[@will5989]

He’s going to be lucky if he gets to help.

[@Nena84734]

I see La Paz was checking Matt’s execution of the screw placement, she was pleased…..that cat is a real star!!! Man, what a workout, no doubt what so ever of the strength around those windows!

[@sdcofer52]

I knew him and when you pointed out the MP, I knew immediately where you were going. Actually, you remind me of him, in a number of ways. Keep going Matt.

[@will5989]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻.

[@si_vis_amari_ama]

Take a picture of Mike's initials, blow up the size so it's postcard size and frame it to create a small picture to be displayed in the boat. (Or else maybe cut it out of the wall with a multitool and mount it/frame it?). A great talking point and also displaying history of the boat. I wonder if this same small signature is the equivalent of a great artist signing their giant masterpiece?

[@TheDuracellProject]

we'll preserve it somehow!

[@larkangel6593]

Janni, your angles, zoom, editing and music keep getting better Matt, the difficulty level keeps increasing. No wonder sponsors and helpers want to be part of this project

[@allanmontile8210]

Great job Matt and the team. Well done for honoring Mike Plant and his contribution to sailing.

[@grandpaguitar8616]

Yo Matt, where are you gonna put the glass bottom, and the cannon? With each new week and each new video you’re blowing my mind, bro! Don’t stop!

[@bobflores]

You boys weren't working fast enough to stay ahead of mom. The filling in the windows darkened up the space. Especially with the dark material. The Mike Plant documentary is a good watch. Thanks for the video.

[@LostYogi]

I LOVE that Mum and friends come by and help, again and again, shows a lot of love and as I said in an earlier episode, it builds memories for life

[@will5989]

*it works both ways!!

[@alansomerville4806]

Your mum is an absolute gem! Time spent without her would see you weeks behind. Hope you are letting her know how much you appreciate her and dad's support.

[@will5989]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 noticed that the first time I saw her!!

[@paulrogers1047]

Each week I will watch the current episode 3 times in case I missed some information. Your delivery is so calm and measured it is like talking with friends at the kitchen table. Also, I like your camera person/Janni clarifying things for her as well as your viewers.Does Janni edit each episode? It is perfect including the music. Seeing the "inspector" making rounds is an entertaining aside too.

[@TheDuracellProject]

hi Paul, yes i do all the editing. Thanks for watching! -Janni (Matt and I are married).

[@davidwilkinson333]

You definitely need to frame and protect MP's initials - so cool, just like finding a mediaeval mason's mark when renovating stonework in an old building. It keeps the personal chain of connections that is part of the boat's essence. 😊

[@TheDuracellProject]

yes, we will preserve it for sure.

[@mikehatch2114]

Matt. You should put your initials next to Mike's. He would be proud and amazed at the work you, your wife and team are doing on his boat. Bravo !@@TheDuracellProject

[@MaShcode]

Cover it with a prism ❤

[@philiphardman9576]

please@@mikehatch2114

[@will5989]

@@MaShcode or a mini window into the past of it’s own…

[@richh9241]

What never ceases to amaze me with this type of project is you're essentially building an ocean crossing, perfectly comfortable, cruising yacht, using tools and materials we ALL have access to. We could potentially all do this!

[@brianmock551]

With one exception,..... me

[@vogs72]

Watching you, and Roscoe (Life on the Hulls) taking so much care with composites makes me shudder inside watching others. I wish you many years on Duracell

[@anklebiterwoodworks2818]

So amazing to have the whole family helping and spending time together making memories. Mom is awesome! Reminds me of my mom: not afraid to get her hands dirty, help out wherever with whatever, and not make fun of me when it comes to my fear of heights and I froze on a ladder while trying to paint the eves of my previous house. Even helped me down. 43 years old here, 37 at the time, def needed mommy to help me off the ladder. I try to laugh about the absurdity of the irrational fear (was only 5 rungs up), but mom just tells me every time: that's what moms do for their baby dumpling. (I really wish I was joking about the baby dumpling part. My wife loves rubbing that one in. 🤕 )

[@kindsailing]

We love Coosa! This project is simply inspiring. Every part of it. Thank you, thank you, thank you, to both of you and all who help you.

[@TheDuracellProject]

thanks for watching! it helps!

[@MaryK4242]

Binge watching this series for the past few days and I am totally invested! I'm commenting now to let you know that the holes in crocks are there so your dignity has a place to flow out. 😀😛

[@gregluce]

Loved the ending, those patrons are the coolest! Oh wait that’s me. Diane and I hope and pray there are new levels of subscribers and patrons coming your way.

[@TheDuracellProject]

our patrons are pretty cool 😊

[@glennjaggard7065]

You are one lucky Guy having Mummy helping you wow your mum is so keen to see this boat finnshed and Sailing boat is coming along nicely I like the way you did the stern

[@oomwat6101]

Really like the way you're bonding the windows in ... this makes so much more sense than just sika!

[@The_Juan_Percent]

Reggae vibe in this episode's music choices. Love it.

[@maxyakimets]

I am like a little kid waiting for the every next episode! God help you! It is such a great work and so ambitious project! You are the best!

[@amunderdog]

This channel and Sampson boat are my favorites. One works wooden, the other fiberglass and carbon fiber. Both are at the top of there game, building outstanding boats.

[@TheDuracellProject]

thank you. Leo's project is right down the road from us. his channel inspired us!

[@Mrcrawford100]

You're doing the old girl justice. You will end up with a special home after all is done. ❤

[@zebedee6633]

I'm in awe of your skills and the conversion of Druacell, and your Mom is an awesome assistant. Everyone needs a mom like her.😊

[@chicobicalho5621]

Wonderful episode, as always, and not nearly as exhausting as the last one! By the way 16:03 I know what I will give Cranston for Christmas this year; a nice belt (or suspenders, if he prefers) .. : ⁰ )

[@rexsheldon1042]

your mom is a trooper. you are very lucky to have her.

[@boomerbits2297]

Watched the Mike Plant documentary. Extraordinary guy. It was really cool seeing Duracell go into the water for the first time

[@Wysiwig99]

It's hard to imagine the huge amount of work you put into this. We had a 25-footer of the 80s refitted and redesigned and thought we'd be done in a year. Well, it took three... Also redid the windows with Coosa frames - but not as invisibly and neatly as you are. So once again hats off! And thank you so much for sharing. Admirable project!!! ❤

[@BlackheartCharlie]

Your energy is boundless! I am enjoying then build process! You even have me thinking about installing two headlights in my boat!

[@dennisg8164]

Very very cool. I was going to do that on my 1983 Beneteau FIRST 42S which I've lived on since 1997. Like you I've converted her into a very comfortable but, in comparison to Dura Cell, much smaller cruiser home. When I got into the engineering of the project it frankly scared me and I backed off. Now, with modern materials and watching you I might just rethink it as doable. Great job.

[@davecoleman6855]

Thank you for motivating me to discover the history of MP and the boat you are restoring / rebuilding for a new life. I'm sure Mike would be proud of your efforts and tranformation.

[@sailingphantom]

it's good that someone has help, great mom, good work 💯 sztos

[@josephcoke2148]

Watched Coyote tonight ! I was pretty cool to see Duracell being designed and raced . Good Doc , definitely worth a watch . Love the series!

[@Racerman27410]

Really liking the windows. it definitely brightens things up and adds the feeling of extra space.. I always appreciate the level of thoroughness that appears when the person doing the work knows it will be their life on the line as the strong winds blow and the seas churn. Cheers!

[@briandale8386]

Like the window work . Boats looking badass . Shes gonna be a fast one

[@Ian_Christensen]

I enjoy the attention to details and the professionalism. Your moms is a absolut G. Missing Seattle, I went to junior high in Redmond till 91' Lived in Denmark, Scandinavia ever since.

[@ddouglas3687]

You must save Mike Plants initials! What an amazing addendum to Duracell!

[@TheDuracellProject]

we will!

[@endospores]

The inside is turning out great, can't wait for next week's video

[@stevenweiss9124]

Looks great Matt. Those windows will add so much liveability to the interior.

[@sailortristan]

Stoked. The windows are going to look awesome. It would be great to see MP back onboard someday

[@markusm3761]

MP onboard will be very difficult 😞

[@TheDuracellProject]

sadly, Mike Plant was lost at sea

[@andrewmoylan6295]

Hi Matt and Jahni, and your salty crew, I loved the reggae vibes. I loved the fact you found Mike's initials, really cool.Looking at how she was made, Duracell is one big surfboard 😂 .. looking wicked.

[@69Jamii]

I watched Coyote and the Mike Plant story sometime before I started watching Duracels transformation and I had forgotten the relevance of his pioneering achievements yet recently rewatched it with a more informed insight and think he would be proud of your project endeavours.

[@theconfessionsof_a]

I’m so impressed with the quality of your renovation, loving this channel 100%

[@whitneylake2107]

Besides the building and projects, I love the choices of background music as well. Thank you

[@drsnapid]

Thankyou for mentioning Mike plant and the movie Coyote. I just watched it and it gives some wonderful history of your truly unique vessel. It was a heart wrenching watch and I recommend anyone who's interested in your build to check it out.

[@BennyHolst.23]

It will become a dream of a ship. Wish it was mine. But I don't have the knowledge that Matt has about building and modifying ships. I am deeply impressed by how amazingly talented Matt is. Looking forward to seeing the ship sail. But it is mega exciting to see the remodeling. Many loving greetings from Denmark...😘☀

[@phildavis2544]

Matt, I think that you have the coolest mom in the world.

[@YQTFun]

Another great episode, content, music, editing bang on! 😊

[@rickpyne]

Your system of BULLETPROOFING your boat is exceptional, the strength of this vessel will outlast the worst weather. Keep building this strong, I have picked up on many tips from your VIDS helping me with my total refit. Thanks The amount of work that you have in front is monsterous, and very expensive with costs of epoxy , f/glass etc etc,etc. Must be costing a fortune. Good luck with the rest of your refit. keep up your morale and achieve the boat of your dreams, no such thing as a cheap boat eh??

[@TheDuracellProject]

thank you, Rick. And thanks for watching-it's thanks to our viewers and patrons that we are affording this so far.

[@rickpyne]

when you are miles from anywhere and in bad weather, your mind turns to all the repairs and patches and how well they are done, when you do it right the first time you build confidence in the boats performance and cruise/race with peace of mind....

[@philmccumbee6938]

Windows are going to look great. The music on this video was awesome.

[@mikakari9498]

Insane amount of work but very nice end result.

[@rebuiltbyusn]

Those initials of Mike Plant might be fun to take a picture of and have somewhere in the boat when finished as a keepsake of the original builder. Just an idea. I am not a fiberglass kinda guy. But, I really enjoy watching you modify and bring this boat back into service. Your skills in building and modifying is great.

[@TheDuracellProject]

we'll preserve them in place

[@jasfirenz1]

just watched "Coyote", thanks for the recommendation! its almost a must watch if you follow this channel, great story and how cool you have Duracell!

[@waynedahl6904]

Two thumbs up for mom!

[@tomk4199]

I really appreciate you taking us along on this project :-) Awesome work!

[@chuuurles]

Mom is a legend !

[@oNeWiCkEd1]

Super cool! I like your train of thought Matt. Going for a dream build, that will take some time. Rather than rushing the boat on the water. I 4 some reason LOVE boat builds, so please take your time! 😁Dæææææjå!

[@marksmitheducate]

I watched the documentary and the owner of the Duracell. Wow! Very interesting.

[@Twelvestonestacking]

Many hands make light work! Plus, the emotional boost! Not unlike the "shot" in the arm that your vids provide to other builders...ie Me! Ha

[@f4safety]

Very good workmanship! I’d like to pay you a visit.

[@lewismaldonado5803]

I hope you are damn great to mom and dad for their time in helping you guys on this project 👍😎

[@TheDuracellProject]

Matt's parents are indeed pretty great! And yes, he's good to them too :) -Janni

[@neilrush659]

A lot of engineering went into those windows, the planning and measuring to final cut must have been nerve wracking to say the least but Matt you seem to do these things with such an air of confidence, calm and grace and they are looking really rather splendid indeed. Everything is so precision with this boat. The 'MP' signature should be preserved in some way, that was such a kool thing to find, but perhaps it's not feasible to leave it open like that. Anyhow, great episode once again, sending you guys positive energy from the tropics...Neil 😊☘

[@TheDuracellProject]

yes, we'll preserve MP for sure. :)

[@michaelcanto6175]

Your skills amaze me, can't wait to see the final windows!!!!

[@1519Spring]

For your weekly bingo card: La Paws sighting: 7:43 Epoxy pump: 10:48 Mom working hard: 9:43 Crocs: 13:22 -def not steel toe Dog: 9:02 Vacuum pump: 14:08

[@TheDuracellProject]

haha, those are the key ingredients!

[@Refittingandsail]

When your laminating vertical. Put a bit of silica in the epoxy. And the fiberglass will stick to the surface.

[@jsveb5373]

Amazing display of skills.

[@Retired-Life]

You will love Idaho. I enjoy watching your videos. Simple with lots of information, with inspiration. Keep up the great work!

[@DIYNauticalDream]

Looking forward to see how these windows turn out when you have them finished. Definitely some great ideas happening in this video.

[@erikwilliams7009]

I generally take a rather dim view of hull breaching portlights. (see what I did there) But seeing what they do for the interior of Duracell, and seeing the enormous strength they are being installed with, I really like these!

[@drsnapid]

We're gonna cut a hole so we can refill the holes super strong so we can cut a stronger hole! The effort going in is simply amazing

[@chadd9637]

As a thank you to Cranston for all his hard work you should offer to buy him a belt 😂

[@jimedson3853]

Interesting window frame design and prep work. The interior went from bright to dark in this episode. I suspect that it will be reversed next week. Thanks for the video.👍👍👍👍😁

[@TheDuracellProject]

your suspicions are correct!

[@joetabone2902]

what would you do without your mums help ,it great to see😄😄🥰🥰🥰

[@will5989]

I trust you Matt. Just go for it. I’d love the hull of a boat like that below the waterline!! I know I’m going to watch this 3 times!! Just joking but I’d love to come and build a narco-sub in your neighbourhood….,

[@flossey100]

Nice strong plan for the window installation……great explanation and team work…💖💖💖🇦🇺

[@Cartiluvsyoutube]

Cant wait! Love this channel the most.

[@KandMe1]

Such a great job you are doing. I mean that word great it really is apt. It's a great job. Each time the new thumbnail shows in my profile page here on YT we get struck with what is imerging. It is magnificent, a labor of love.

[@zandanse]

Amazing work! And the music is a great accompaniment to the work.

[@pjparkjd]

Belts are an oft-overlooked fashion accessory that help to regulate unruly clothing from the south end of the department store.

[@Who.is.Clinton]

So practical and impressive, SALUTE!!!!

[@barendgarvelink]

At 8:04 you can see a cross-eyed frowny face in the holes and texture under the doorway.

[@ThoughtfulWander]

More progress! Looking sharp! Keep rolling Duracell team! 👍👍

[@SMAAirAssault]

Beautiful work as always!

[@Alberto-bu7gt]

Very interesting. What a hard job!

[@limericcntelosnet]

Great job guys.

[@CharlesFlahertyB]

Love the windows!

[@chipbhi]

Sometimes when the sawdust is falling, I think, “I should put on a mask!”😂

[@ShovelheadMatt]

Usually I decide how much more I have to do, and if its not much, I don't. At that point, you're too late LOL

[@anklebiterwoodworks2818]

Yeah...me as well in my wood shop and machine shop...but, then...it wastes $$$. Then my better half gets involved and it turns into...: Yes, dear. You are completely right, love. Can I sleep in my bed tonight?" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I joke. My wife really does care, is not a female dog, and, for some reason, she still loves me, puts up with me, tolerates me, supports me, bred with me our son...(unholy demon crotch spawn: Demon Murphy: watch your back), loves the unending parade of fuzzy puppers, gave me the safe place to fall apart when I had to help so many across the Rainbow Bridge. Never made me feel less when I fell apart when having to say good-bye to one of my fur babies. Long story short: she reminds me when my Crohn's and then Kidney failure (NOT REMIND IN A BAD WAY)...well, let's just say that, after she reminded me that she can drive me to the ER when my R/C helicopter decided to do its own thing, when, 3 months after our son was born I was hospitalized and needed surgery, when my body faught the Crohn's medication and had my kidneys pushing me to almost end of life care: my amazing wife, innocent and corrupted, still makes my heart skip a beat--and then she has to have me sit down so I...well...let's just say her special kisses...she knows how to take care of me. And, P.S. for those of you who may think this is fake: I actually paid attention to certain documentaries on Discovery Channel: the big C is not just a "bump". It is a whole ring around...well. you know...just inside. Wedding night: "THAT is what it is supposed to be like?" Me: "May be a bit out of practice:, but I paid attention in...Biology 403..."

[@owenkuntz9108]

Thank you for sharing.

[@johnfleury5430]

Nice work as usual time consuming windows gonna have to move fast if you want the boat to be close for the winter so you can have a heater of some sort in there take care be safe

[@Tomm9y]

The hull windows are a huge improvement to the boat. The light & views will improve liveability. When you are in cooler places will you have insulating covers to minmise condensation and conserve warmth?

[@TheDuracellProject]

i hadn't thought about it, not a bad idea. we do plan on using acrylic which has a higher insulation value than glass

[@philiphardman9576]

outstanding guys ,,xx

[@wsj1983]

Wow, for an inexperienced on the matter it was very unexpected to see the holes being made and then closed again 😮

[@davidnichols147]

Nice windows!

[@RappinIggyG]

Yes, please!

[@forgetn]

So much work was accomplished in one week. amazing. BTW another KZbin boatbuilder tried using confectionary bags for thickened epoxy....it was a disaster the bags are too thin and failed Stay with the ziplock bags they perform the best