Complete Restoration of Classic Performance Cruising Catamaran

[@lancedaniels]

As you were showing Mike's boat & talking w/him I was WISHING to be able to see it when he is "done." I hope you get to meet up with him again. Thanks for posting.

[@robmitchell3633]

As someone who does aircraft composite repairs I admire the work done on that big cat.

[@robertottwell605]

Sierra has a certain smirk whenever billy talks about boat work. That jetty is a sweet puppy

[@jasongrinnell1986]

Oh the balance, on land or sea. Her wanting to live the adventure and him wanting to make the adventure better with improvements. The struggle is real no matter what you are doing. A fine balance that you two are more than capable of achieving.

[@seanm8434]

Can't wait to see the finished project out on the water. That will make a great episode!!!

[@RenegadeADV]

There is a part of me that really wants a cat, but then I see how much work people are putting into them constantly. The elimination of hardware he is doing is really cool, I think that is a worth while project.

[@englishrose1122]

Loved this its so interesting seeing the transformations people achieve I enjoy watching these episodes as much as the sailing, especially the internal design. Thanks I think you should give it a go as Billy is so passionate about this work.

[@BruceInFlorida]

What an awesome opportunity to get to see a sistership (of sorts) and to see how he is approaching many of the same projects that you'll be handling on Addrenalin. Hope you get to meet up in the Carribean for an update. He came across as a real down to earth guy, Letting you get video reference of everything he has accomplished thus far will be valuable, as you continue with Adrenalin. ÷÷÷ I could see the brainstorm smoke coming out of Billys ears ÷÷÷ Yup, there's some serious work ahead 😊😊😊 Keep in touch !

[@rosscarter7600]

We built 5000 man hour Crowther 40 in 82, lived aboard 10 yrs, sold and converted into day charter, Lock was 1st to do arched gullwing crossarms on tris and stepped underwing clearance-

[@bradfordlunt1468]

The outboard seat is cool. And a little spooky. Please please stay tethered when using it! Great video and very cool project

[@edt11x]

Love to see the boat projects and the ideas of how people do things.

[@clarisd]

Sharing your vids and the reusable bamboo cutlery set for stocking stuffers!!! I am in Northern Italy, near Lake Como!!!! Cheers and great so far.

[@NickPDX22]

Thanks to you guys, once kids graduate HS, were selling everything and buying a Cat!! We’re up here in the PNW, so rougher waters 😯

[@andrewjames9027]

NickPDX22 - be careful around Cape D! Where the Columbia meets the ocean! Can be quite treacherous!!

[@NickPDX22]

Oh I know it!! My old man served there when he was in the Coastguard. I’ve heard ALL the stories.... many times over even :)

[@andrewjames9027]

LoL so did mine!!! Probably the same stories even 😂 forget the boat but it was late 70s early 80s.

[@nathanrigaud3157]

We are planning the same thing. buy a boat and head out after the high school thing. can't wait..

[@dalesmth1]

A couple from Colorado said the same thing. Then sank their boat on the 2nd day out.

[@hv2sailsvsweetpea680]

Sierra is killing the dream of having that perfect boat Billy!! Haha, I know where you are coming from.

[@dougfurniss6618]

You both are young. Dream as big as you like.

[@czamman]

Billy slow down with the camera pans.... I got dizzy 😂😂.. Nice project boat... thanks for sharing

[@MegaTriumph1]

I would build a one inch wood frame pre built for each window trace around the new frame to cut out the dry rot per window. Replace one at a time between adventures.

[@captainsensible298]

Been watching the rebuild of that 150, looks most awesome

[@rmacsrmaddog2192]

Your conversation leaving the boat was hilarious!

[@mikerichards8016]

Good source of carbon tube is old windsurfing masts and fishing rods, and very interesting vid thanks as all ways

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Yeah def lots of old winsurf masts out there. We have to be careful with carbon though because if it is chipped or fractured even minutely its strength is sacrificed a ton.

[@seanlathbury5410]

Nice work Mike. Thank you for sharing.

[@brittmartin4293]

Wow Sierra looks good!!!

[@crazyamazinghd4714]

I gotta ask why just why?

[@glenpeters955]

Check out what Teal is doing to his Catamaran on Onboard Lifestyle - absolutely amazing workmanship.

[@daedster1]

yes he is but the awful listening 10 min of a screw going in!

[@bizim_eller]

I like how he works and gets accomplished. But I can't stand his annoying wife😒

[@rogerlanoie5848]

I bought a small center console and stripped it down to the hull and redid a lot of the fiberglass, rebuilt the floor and rewired the whole boat...If I had to do it again...I wouldn't lol. Juuuust kidding. I would only do it again If i had a second boat to use so I didn't have to rush to finish before the season starts. It just doesnt last long enough up here in RI.

[@j.w.stevenson8510]

Very cool video Keep Dreaming and it will happen .

[@75echo]

Just to comment on the engine, Nanni is a now french Company (originally Italian) that make marine engines. The smaller models (up to 250HP) are essentially marinized Toyota or kubota engines. They are very reliable and spare parts are easily sourced all over the world as they can be bought from car dealers.

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

that's awesome to hear, I wonder if they are the same as Betas

[@75echo]

@@Tulasendlesssummer , they are different from Betas, i have a video on my Channel where present the Nanni 200hp in my boat. Feel free to browse for it ;-)

[@nelsoncowell4502]

Great vlog... Love to you 3 ....oh yeah be safe!

[@jacksbackable]

I’m commenting in June 2020, wonder how many of those projects have been done!? Interesting to look back on! 😎🏖🌴🇦🇺

[@russellesimonetta3835]

Any thing none structural like ceiling panels use door skins glassed with light cloth and furniture use poplar ply or pine ply. Save weight. Oh and use poly resin!! It works fine for none structural!! But use epoxy to glue in. My dream is a big wharram like a narai iv or tangaroa!

[@cortneysimpson]

Has anyone heard about the Wilmington, NC Crowther? Hurricane hit?? Any news.. Yeah that is super sweet build.been following it as we..

[@grantrichardson1215]

Hahaha Billy! Curb the enthusiasm or you could bite off more than you can chew. One project at a time so the boat doesn't become a never ending drag. When you hook up the torpedoes launchers that will be cool.

[@josephlashley3166]

Where did you get your training for working on your boat? You have been very knowledgeable about boats

[@billfournier6114]

Amazing! Thanks for sharing.

[@lucasxavier3564]

Damn the amount of fairing ...

[@paulpetraitis2130]

Boats, cars, 4x4's there's one thing I've learned...No matter how trick you think your shit is, there's always someone who has tricker shit!

[@MrGbutter]

Make sure you visit POINT PLEASANT while your at Manasquan. Love your vlogs.

[@ffahad5038]

good luck

[@mikekreen9336]

OK so I'm new to the boating scene and would like to know, after he gets his boat done, who says it's sea worthy? I'm sure the coast guard needs to have some type of certification as does an insurance company. Thanks, great videos.

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

If he were to use it commercially then yes, the coast guard would have to inspect and certify it. For insurance purposes a professional surveyor could survey the boat and value it. Other than those two scenarios it’s all at your own risk.

[@bizim_eller]

Mike Kreen, sounds like you're not from the states. Things are very easy for us here, we do what we want pretty much, look at the guy we elected as president few years back🙂, we can do anything we like🤣🤣

[@mikekreen9336]

​@@bizim_eller Perhaps Kamala Harris was correct when she stated that persons between 18 & 24 years old, are stupid. Intellect is only in your mind.

[@bizim_eller]

@@mikekreen9336 hmm, I don't know much about harris said in the past( except that she is very smart) . So she said that people between that age group are stupid! I think it would have something to do with AMYGDALA the part of the brain that controls emotions and help people make rational decisions. That age group tend to not make good decisions since their amygdala completes maturity at around the age 25. That must have been what she meant🙂

[@mikekreen9336]

@@bizim_eller See for yourself...kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHXcpJ5vjZeVibc

[@georgelambertson300]

Great ideas from that other boat...

[@jholan3]

Cool vid!

[@Spangarangg]

Sierra seems to think that boats should be all fun, all of the time lol

[@allenwilson9656]

She's done her fair share of fix-ups and repairs .

[@kenpole3058]

Curious: how often do you check rigging, especially mastheads and inters?⛵️🇨🇦

[@kz4506]

Your boat has v dimension hulls his boat is u dimension hulls your boat was inspired by the wharrem v hulls so room is limited but you can make your cabin better , less cockpit , wider cabin etc

[@hakubaholiday9006]

What is the make and model of this boat?

[@BrennanRyan]

It's weird seeing y'all driving a car and on land 😂

[@altonrpierce]

Put in larger ventilation hatch instead rebuilding soft spots around current hatches.

[@outlawfishing6281]

👍🏼 notification squad!

[@bullit4x]

Gut a super fun drinking game. Every time you said “uh hu” gotta drink. Fuuuuck. I’m drunk 5 min in. Hahahaha

[@daedster1]

lol. How about drinking even a mouth full every time Roxanne is said in the song - pissed b4 the song has finished!

[@davidsweetzer8683]

Was the project completed?

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Oh yeah. Check him out on Instagram @sailwest

[@boatdude5]

Billy, know of Any live aboard catamarans close to South Carolina? looking for a cheap project or a good deal.

[@rangerbull]

You will get your boat where you want it. Baby steps

[@cartmanrlsusall]

I hope he does a before and after weight for the boat

[@GI-AUS]

What is that chair called, make/model? Thanks.

[@GI-AUS]

Found them: millenniummarine.com/product-category/pro-series/

[@joeblow1942]

Is that red stuff polyester Bondo?

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

No, it’s awlgrip fairing compound

[@Slowhand871]

How long has he been at it?

[@rme0108]

can not figure out the make and model of the cat. pls let me know

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Crowther design 150

[@peterreece2340]

I wanted to know too, so thanks.

[@yougeo]

A better way to make a tube is to wrap a cardboard tube. Then after it all sets throw the whole thing in a pool and the cardboard falls apart and can be easily pulled out of the inside. Thats how the guys making high performance model rockets do it. You never want to mix fiberglass cloth and carbon fiber in the same layup. Ironically it is weaker than either one alone.

[@56Spookdog]

👍

[@yougeo]

Carbon fiber is not stronger than fiberglass by weight. It is stiffer. Since in many things like mounts and things you actually want some flxibility in the part to prevent cracking, its really better to use fiberglass...especially if you are plastering carbonfiber with too much resin anyway.

[@gregeck8356]

I really enjoyed this video and what he is planning. But the audio is poor and I could not understand everything being said. Perhaps the remote mikes would make a big difference in situations like this.

[@sakura_mayack3783]

Тула это город!!!!

[@Rickcpt]

Oopss.... driving and using the phone.. ?... Dangerous living Billy !

[@MotoDUDEabides]

Who doesn’t want a bunch of miles under their bottom?! 😂

[@gg5115]

Sierra, tell Billy he can redo the boat. Only, not this boat. Just like that guy, you'll know it when you see it.

[@sdon131270]

Hey guys, love what you have. Make it safe, but don't feel carbon is a need for you and you boat. It expensive and while strong,, it is actually more likely to break, as all carbon pieces are purpose built. Stainless Stanchions will bend and be repairable, carbon one will break and need to be replaced. You are cruising, not racing, so a couple of extra kg's for your boat, probably makes for a safer boat.

[@pdwinpdx1]

Please tell me you are not recording and driving at the same time.........

[@StreetTruckinTitan]

Ha. watching the video answers your question.

[@philh3178]

Why does it seem like Sierra doesn’t have a seat in the car.. there is no seat back and she’s so much lower than Billy

[@dalesmth1]

As soon as I saw that he had sand blasted it, I knew instantly that he doesn't have a clue what he's doing.

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

He didn’t sandblast anything

[@MrMacman71]

word to the wise, once you put your boat on the hard. It will suck the life and money from you. BUT making the boat sound and safe is important. Good luck with your project but Billy's appraoch is the smart one..do it piece by piece....then when you see the light at the end of the tunnel....then put her up and finish her. Dont be jealous of the carbon fiber, that shits breaks...have seen plenty of carbon fail.

[@MrHAPPYHAWAIIAN]

Are you all wearing seatbelts? I am concerned if not.🤯

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Yes of course

[@MrHAPPYHAWAIIAN]

Tula's Endless Summer Jetty was in front seat and Sierra lying in back seat. I might have missed something. They do make seatbelts for dogs. As an RN BSN I know the statistics. I obviously take u on your word every loved one was secured. 😁

[@alphasxsignal]

Jetty was driving so all is ok.

[@t.richards7729]

Let's see...big building in which to work, probably on Daddy's land some where. Carbon fiber rotating mast, new engines, new electronics...spent prior years sailing the Pacific, going to the Caribbean this winter, sailing life after this project is done. Nothing said about his work & if so, when would he have time to work??? Must be sweet to have rich parents or a fat inheritance. I'm just guessin...

[@JettytheGypsy]

T. Richards you “guessin” wrong.

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

You know what they say about assuming right?

[@t.richards7729]

So...We've heard from Sierra (Jetty) & Billy....I like both of you and have watched all your videos for quite some time. By the way, I never assumed anything. I have made logical postulations based on the limited info provided. I have made no assumptions. Please set me straight. Why don't you tell us about your friend and how he's paying for all of this. Doubtful he's working as a lifeguard, working at the local surf shop or local library, or waiting tables at the local diner. Maybe he's a wealthy attorney on sabbatical. Perhaps a hedge fund wunderkid. Probably not as most of them are losing money. Mega bucks are involved. Can't pull the wool over my eyes as I used to own a sizeable sail boat...you know your mantra...BOAT ...break out another thousand. If I remember correctly, any project I had on my boat took 3 times as long as planned & cost 3 times the original cost estimate. The only thing more expensive than restoring/upgrading a boat is restoring an airplane. Its a legitimate question. You both tell me I'm wrong so now it's time to tell me where I ere. Enquiring minds want to know.

[@JettytheGypsy]

He runs a local family owned Christmas tree business and is a very hard worker if I do say so myself.

[@t.richards7729]

Family owned...OK, I got it now. Grandpa or Daddy bought the land and built the business...he runs it now, or inherited it, whilst sailing in the Pacific & Carribe. That's totally different that what I initially said (sarcasm, for those so challenged).

[@yougeo]

Carbonfiber fails without warning. It fractures like actual crystal glass in that sense. Therefore its a horrible material if you need to be able notice a weakening problem to fix BEFORE it fails out in the middle of nowhere. Carbon fiber is only best when you need STIFFNESS not strength. Fiberglass is stronger. Only high performance wings and something like formula one car struts need it because if they flex then the driving characteristics change drastically. Your average mounting point or radar pole doenst benefit from that stiffness especially since it is weaker than fiberglass and fractures without any warning. Regarding fiberglass vs carbonfiber and why you dont mix them and why fiberglass is usually better, this is the essential video to watch m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXm7h5lmiMZ9pqM Carbon fiber is not stronger than fiberglass by weight. It is stiffer. Since in many things like mounts and things you actually want some flxibility in the part to prevent cracking, its really better to use fiberglass...especially if you are plastering carbonfiber with too much resin anyway. A better way to make a tube is to wrap a cardboard tube. Then after it all sets throw the whole thing in a pool and the cardboard falls apart and can be easily pulled out of the inside. Thats how the guys making high performance model rockets do it.You never want to mix fiberglass cloth and carbon fiber in the same layup. Ironically it is weaker than either one alone.

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

I believe carbon fiber IS stronger than fiberglass in tensile and compression strength. It will only fracture if it has been compromised by being chipped or nicked then stressed. You seem to be an expert on the subject, are you a materials engineer?

[@rev.jimjonesandthekool-aid4488]

Cover the cardboard tube with old video tape. Just wrap it round and round. Once dry, just pull the tape away leaving a tube.

[@alphasxsignal]

Just work a little at a time. To much work all at one time. Life is to short.

[@stuartmcmichael5250]

Don’t you have to watch the carbon I know it’s strength is awesome but if it gets a bang or heavy knock won’t it shatter easily.

[@yougeo]

Regarding fiberglass vs carbonfiber and why you dont mix them and why fiberglass is usually better, this is the essential video to watch m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXm7h5lmiMZ9pqM

[@kleinbiker1]

Love your videos but I'm pretty sure you keep pronouncing Lewes incorrectly.

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

How do you say it?

[@Asteroid828]

Billy use your concentration to drive not hold a camera filming yourself. I am sure you would be devastated if you injured anybody through lack of concentration.

[@englishsteve736]

Why are you driving and doing video at the same time. Not acceptable you should set a better example. Distracted drivers kill other people.

[@jamesfarnham1976]

You're so far behind on these videos, that guy is all done with his boat and sailed to Panama already. Yikes!!

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Haha no no it’s just getting paint now..

[@Bennyblanco0]

Do you have any experience...dude says No