Ep. 22 The ultimate performance cruising catamaran - lightweight with superior strength in aluminium

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The Odisea 48 from Odisea Catamarans has just started to get built in Vietnam. The design is complete, the paperwork has been done and now the factory has had 4 days to start the job and they are welding like madmen. Finally the wait is over, the Elcano World Challenge will begin in 2024 people.
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[@fulltimber]

Yes Peter, welding inside the hull plate along the horizontal ribs and vertically on the frame segments first is paramount to keeping the outside edges of the shell plates perfectly aligned. And after that's done, they can go back to the outside joints , grind the tacks down smooth and flush, then grind a " U " into the seam down to the root of the weld behind or the edge of the backing rib or frame. This ensures that the cover weld bead is properly penetrated sufficiently so the strength of the structure is not compromised when any stress or impact occurs. Any impact would only most likely put a dent in the shell only where isn't a rib or frame behind it. The exposed weld bead will most likely be ground flush and faired if required by the engineer. The tricky part of all this is maintaining a weld sequence to not overheat the aluminium to ensure any distortion endured by the shell plate in areas where no rib or frame behind will not cause dishing. If this happens, an amended weld procedure must be made to avoid dishing , but still keep the original intended strength of the structure.

[@kellyhughes5934]

Just be sure to true up when its done, there is no carbon neutral. The amount of electricity to produce aluminum is massive. just be truthful.

[@capttom7772]

PETER; I saw on YT where you are in the "TOP 10 SAILING CHANNELS" ... ... you're "#10" ... ... but, I bet soon to be "#1" ... ... Peter; look for a email from me soon.

[@bushymt]

Plucky , your answering my questions as I'm thinking of them, stop reading my mine its freaking me out ! keep up the great videos mate.

[@KennyP88]

Got to be honest here Pluckmaster, lack of anyone else there to support you has me wondering. Can you get through this on your own? I hope you have a mess of folks lined up to share the work, when she gets out of the shed. Real curious as to where you’re going to be doing the finishing out too. ❤

[@MyNameisPuddintane]

Your new boat will not be complete without Captain Lisa.

[@maverickmyrtlebeach]

Do you think their getting more orders in because of the videos Peter has been posting from the start? Free advertising for Odesea . Maybe get a little incentive $$ off your build..Also how many of us watching has welded or worked on or in a shipyard welding ~ Love the write up for crew joining, but should ask, Do you get* the jokes Peter shares ? as What word starts with a "W" and ends with a "T" ?

[@CopyCatGarage]

I love how you said... "I probably shouldn't be doing this but then a gain this is not the Wisdom Channel." or something to that effect.

[@daveamies5031]

I never saw coastline like that in Vietnam before, thanks for showing us a bit of Vietnam that normally doesn't get seen 👍

[@clide427]

Plucky screw the subscribers, keep the build going, it's incredible...to put it in perspective look up lifeproof boats their a aluminum rib style pleasure boat they are way different yes but it'll take 2 years for a build they said...so look up the difference it's insane how quickly yours is going let alone others as well... being there to judge the quality would be a no-brainer, brilliant ... 👍

[@Petervandiessen]

Nice to see you are doing things to relax a bit Peter! Was nice chatting with you the other day and remember I'm eager to help with the internet stuff! Take care and good luck with the editing!

[@stefanieobermeder2065]

Thankyou for putting your life on the line for those whom are to simple enough to appreciate the welding/building/troubleshooting of your vision…

[@michelbedos9371]

I love seeing and hearing your explanations of the steps involved. The flying is a nice touch, so we get to see you back in the air and view the surrounding terrain.

[@buffalo241]

Looking forward to seeing that boat in the water. I absolutely enjoy the boat build process. You keep building and we'll keep donating.

[@wildandbarefoot]

Thanks for the Paragliding bit. Yes, it does break up the engineering monotony, reminding us of the freedom of spirit thats got you to this place.

[@papachuck6007]

the build is fascinating week after week. its incredible what that crew can do with aluminium stock, an english wheel and a welder. hope to see it in person next year.

[@SV_Aroo]

It's a pleasure to watch such skilled craftsmen work. Not a DIY project.

[@dennispatrick4999]

Plucky, it seems like the Quality Control is there. Fantastic.

[@robertsmith2402]

Totally absorbed in the building process - Sheet metal fabrication is an art and the engineering skill going into this build is fantastic.

[@JeanViljoenJeanViljoen]

The build is going super well!