Ep. 28 Welding A Work Of Art: Building An Epic Performance Catamaran

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[@oleran4569]

Best crew applicant so far. Plans ahead, solid history and calm, steady demeanor.

[@JeanViljoenJeanViljoen]

Boat looking great Peter! Thank you to everyone for the positive feedback and comments! Absolutely love it! Hope to be seeing you soon!

[@Mile-long-list]

That crew applicant looks like a solid guy for the trip !

[@zxggwrt]

A man well studied in history and the arts as well as a heck of a sailor. Looking great man!

[@riverflame]

Jean is a good all rounder 👍🏻👍🏻

[@GlennyRizzla]

cant wait to see that beauty on the water

[@burlingtonbill4687]

As a machinist Moldmaker for 42 years besides running lathes, mills and other machines I welded. We stick welded. tig welded and gas welded many kinds of metal. Aluminum is one that can be tricky. I always liked tig welding aluminum. Good luck on your venture Peter. Burlington Bill busking across the country and on you tube.

[@thelegalfiction]

Clever fellas Plucky. Great to see it all coming together. What a fantastic experience and im sure the hospitality would be fantastic ( 😉)👍

[@coolblue5929]

Kliple eh, you are a sophisticated bloke indeed. Thanks for broadening my horizons along the way. 😎👍🏻

[@SAILINGintoFREEDOM]

Not Really .. Klippel....he was Australian... and everybody knows the big Mick

[@greglougheed9876]

Seems good, lots of experience, isn’t a character.

[@markw6586]

One thing about sponsoring the boat build, for most of us here Plukky and co have given us loads and loads of entertainment over the years, so giving a little bit cant hurt? Ohh and with Lisa being on the boat during ElCano, it needs to be top notch peepoles, and as Aussies know a few Pineapples makes a world of difference lol

[@georgecarney3083]

Jean definitely a must for the crew. Has all the training and documentation to back him up.

[@pemman]

Jean looks like ideal for one of your crew Plukky! 😊

[@andrewfournier8817]

The crew volunteer looks solid. You'd know better if you met him, obviously. Honestly I started watching your vids to keep 'em coming til we can see an ODC at sea, but now I'm very curious to see you do a round the world without fossil fuel. The boat looks amazing so far

[@davidpeck8351]

You're a better man that me plucky. There is no way I could have done that duck egg. But then I've seen you eat some how say I say it "interesting" things! Best to you mate. Oh and I think Jean would make a good addition to the crew.

[@iain-xf7sp]

Hi Plucky. Great vid, progress and thanks for the name shout out ;-) Jean looks a great fit to me - sailing experience, and sense of humour - he'll need it! And he can fish - you won't be able to catch your supper by scuba diving mid ocean but I have a feeling this guy will be able to bring fresh fish to the table wherever you are! As a South African he probably knows more about Pinotage wines than Pineapple beer - but hey you can't have everything! ;-)

[@tim31736]

Love it, Love it, Love it. I saw my name!! so cool

[@albertfunk1176]

I love the short sequence where the welder guides the torch along the intended weld seam to test if he can pull it through without obstruction. Great video Plukky!

[@gregwillden6181]

Looks to me like he is going to be part of your crew. The construction of the catamaran is amazingly fast

[@cliffkirk4958]

Jean has my vote of confidence

[@jamessharp1338]

It's getting real now people! Let's make it happen.

[@danafourie3440]

South African's are hardworking honorable people, Jean will be a perfect fit for your project

[@SAILINGintoFREEDOM]

I know... Saffas are great people

[@billyjames7735]

Top Stuff what they have done in a short time is nothing short of amazing.

[@leadreviewer3257]

Great video the boat's looking awesome and all advancing very nicley

[@119066kdl]

Jean has my vote.

[@LoanwordEggcorn]

6:41 More really good welds.

[@DanvilleTrain888]

Ahoy Plukky!🏴‍☠🔱 Jean seems like a solid guy, I think he would make a good crew member. He does have some qualifications and experience so that is in his favor. Goed op jou maat!

[@braithmiller]

Progressing to rigging. ❤

[@rayb226]

Good to see you smiling and well rested. Duck eggs must be good for you. Jean sounds good put him on the short list.

[@stevecrombie5357]

Thanks Plukky. Glad to see the current state of things. This boat looks like it is being built to last forever. I’m not qualified to judge crew so that’s on you sir.😉

[@Psychobilly]

Those are the best eggs!!!!!!

[@SV_Aroo]

Jean looks to have the training, experience, and demeanor to be a huge asset on the crew, if he can be a team player.

[@paulpence8895]

That applicant look like a promising pick.

[@mloret6745]

The interviewee seems very qualified. The question I have is character. Is he a good mate to have around.

[@liawadi428]

Buddy, you get a nice boat. I'm happy for you.

[@WirgesHavingFun]

Ive tried balut (half developed duck eggs.) For me it tasted like Roman broth. The feathers was the hardest part for me. Good on you brother! 3:40

[@billiam4054]

yuk in Philippines its called baloot my wife loves it, it turns my gut just watching it.

[@SAILINGintoFREEDOM]

You're welcome

[@billiam4054]

@@SAILINGintoFREEDOM braver than me brother

[@GeneralMaxAdventure]

Looking good!

[@Jonny_The_Organism]

Duckie boost reminded me of finchie frenchie fest..

[@maverickmyrtlebeach]

When man can admit he fell out of love and went forward with his life. Got hooked on sailing as well as certifying proof. Give that man a HI-5 Good on you Jean... but can he swim ?

[@markw6586]

If his a diving instructor you would sure hope so lol

[@maverickmyrtlebeach]

@@markw6586 Surface swimming no BC just saying thx for setting me -->

[@user-fd4pt5nb3v]

Good progress looks great. Jeff the Navy vet

[@dennisnevin1893]

Hey Plucky, I had to give you a donation just for eating the balut (aka the egg). My wife is Vietnamese so I spend a lot of in the community. I’ve tried to experience this egg but couldn’t get through it. Best of luck to you!!!

[@kirkb3473]

Looking good! You may have mentioned in a previous video, but could you share again what type/material of mast you chose and if you went with synthetic rigging. Weight aloft will go a long way towards like wind performance, every little bit helps!

[@robertbuckley3582]

Based on this episode and some of the others Plucky, if I were to eat with you I would want to order

[@MickeyWilson-yw4ce]

nuthin but quality mate

[@arnehaieschild343]

I would reconsider hiring that egg eater😂

[@Franko-eg6iu]

Plucky Every weld is exciting to you & me. But mix in some fun stuff , for you & the channel

[@chhindz]

Had duck lays eggs in my cockpit of sailboat two. years ago, at Chesapeake.USA. I ate one.

[@VonBluesman]

Plukky if it is ducks you desire, in America we have an organization known as Ducks Unlimited. I have hunted and called ducks for over 50 years. Come to America and ducks ye shall have. 👍

[@8marcrara11]

Goodonya Plukky!!🤙🤙🇦🇺good to see you indulge in local Quakers breaky.. yummy 😁🙃good luck 🇦🇺🍄🌺🐝🐉🤙

[@ianh2674]

Woohoo, saw my name and only to pleased to contribute to this great project. Not100% sure of Jean, appears competent, but…

[@marklapierre5629]

I like it, I like it a lot. Are you planning on electro-hydraulic steering?

[@SAILINGintoFREEDOM]

Hydraulic

[@theovanstaden5766]

Jean can cook duck eggs too!

You need to add some giant floaties with a hard surface on the bottom of them to your boat maybe under the mid deck area incase of hitting a reef and maybe one on each corner of the top deck incase it flips then the ark is unsinkable .

[@onemanandhisdog9]

And wear armbands at all times while on board!

@@onemanandhisdog9 I have seen some big towering monster waves that scare the sh it out of any seasoned sailor out there that make even ships look like one of those surfers surfing one of those giant waves so you can never have enough floaties on hand just incase.

[@rccalhoun]

plukkys new vessel has a ground so lightning wont affect it

[@RogueBohemian]

How many asked for their money back after that duck egg thing?lmao

[@Jonny_The_Organism]

Jean seems to be of the seafaring cloth....a good choice probably!..

[@kristaready8812]

Plukky, you tried the gourmet food called balut 😂😂😂. Good thing you'll eat almost anything so they didn't go to waste, lol 😂😂. Jean is the first candidate that looks OK, perhaps you can teach him about a sense of humour... Hahahaha 🤗💞

[@lukeadams9597]

👊👊

[@ukpaullouis2708]

👍❤️

[@jasonmathews8741]

What the heck a gringo yes but a bird no way. I could not believe you ate that.

[@skypickle29]

How do you keep aluminum from corroding? All I can remember are the aluminum frames on the windshield of motorboat flaking and disintegrating

[@TammyBillings-qt1ve]

Good for you eating the duck eggs. Any good?

[@jonathanscott550]

Peter another really educational video lol. No really it was a good video. The Cats coming along very well and I think another 3 1/2 months everything should be complete and that means interior.also. This gentleman you had at end of video JEAN seemed like a crew member you'll need. He has experience and all the safety and has already experienced the Indian Ocean on 3 deliveries. I really think it's important you have experienced crew aboard and the ones with lease experience can then learn from you and the others who are qualified sailers. And Peter you are a r brave man eating duck eggs with embryo 🤮 Looking forward to next video mate. I'd apply to be crew, but unfortunately I've had right knee replacement and this coming fall will have the other knee replaced. I do have experience sailing on Lakes and the Great Lakes here in Ontario Canada. When young I was in sailing camp sailing Lake Ontario and Georgian Bay in Ontario aboard the Brigantine SY Pathfinder. This is not an application for you. However in a year or two if you are still looking I may apply. cheers

[@SAILINGintoFREEDOM]

Thanks for the comment. Keep em coming and yes apply

[@KennyP88]

Can’t wait till there’s only one boat in all the filming, it’s been brutal guessing what boat I’m looking at. Must be real close. How stripped of the interior will she really be when ready for sea trials? Mostly bare aluminum?

[@Ivansgarage]

Can I be the Admiral Peter, please please please....

[@robinvoice-ln4rh]

Two thoughts I find continual change between the two boats confusing. How about filming the manufacture of your boat? Aluminum is a very reactive metal, aircraft have primer to protect the internal surfaces as well as the external paint, what corrosion resistance is planned? Noise seems likely to be a very noisy environment.. R

[@SAILINGintoFREEDOM]

Mine is dtbd side

[@deanostevenson9238]

Are you building water tight compartments in the hulls , with water tight doors ?

[@SAILINGintoFREEDOM]

8

[@Roskellan]

So cool, to think my name is written on your boat during its travels. Just be sure you don't sink it - I don't need that image. Back in the 80's at work there was a Iraqi contractor on site that would write his name on everything, never new why. Not an unfriendly guy just a bit odd, still makes me smile if I come across one of his squiggles.

[@lordjoni187]

Donor name: Jon Haakonsen Peter not John big difference Peter or it was nice to see his name on your boat.😁

[@SAILINGintoFREEDOM]

I can amend....i left the L out of Julie too... but enough sleep

[@radams009]

I see they are welding with no safety glasses. Some have welding glasses.

[@psevdlo]

Hi Peter, any idea what the ship builders cost is for the welding materials?

[@SAILINGintoFREEDOM]

Nope

[@mennoboon8037]

Do they sometimes bend the sheets wrong and have to start over or is it always a good fit?

[@SAILINGintoFREEDOM]

Nope all good

[@robertlaird6746]

Ha, don't think that I'll try that type of egg.

[@robertharris7027]

03:46 You do eat the whole duckling? Interesting. edit: Just read about Balut. I would try that.

[@davidfield4432]

❤❤👍👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌

[@jasonburdett]

450 AUD didn't see my name :( hopefully it will come :) Great video though.

[@SAILINGintoFREEDOM]

Videos are 2 days later....but send me an email if it doesn't come this week. I try not to make mistakes but sleeping little aint helping the situation.

[@jasonburdett]

@@SAILINGintoFREEDOM sent message via GFM contact bit. Appreciate your response my friend

[@surfgame]

Expecting to see my name on your boat soon. Hope you have a sense of humor or I will be very disappointed. Good Luck. S.B.

[@TedKidd]

Lol. Eating ducks

[@julianshalders6047]

Looking awesome plucky, the build is progressing nicely 🙏. How are the hot chicks going in the office 😂. Wish you well luv from Australia 🦘🦘🦘🐊🐊🐊.

[@tunnelrabbit2625]

:O )

[@geoffgold6773]

Hi Plucky love you dearly but 25 shorts a day is a bit much I’m starting to think I’m a Tig Welder

[@edwardmurray6853]

Does anyone know where P ucky got all of this money to build this sailboat?

[@SAILINGintoFREEDOM]

Sponsored...pay attention

[@klausfroehlich741]

sailing around the world without engine has been done since 1200, no

[@SAILINGintoFREEDOM]

Actually before that with the Chinese

[@user-ex8lo7jd8v]

What a hellish work environment absolutely nothing green about the process and materials, just because you move around using little fuel, meaningless!

[@ebutuoyotwen]

Please just eat normal food 😬 😜

[@walterwinn2842]

Thats nasty as plucky ,you will eat anything.

[@ckfpv]

Gross lol😮😮😮

[@michaelhicks3909]

Where is Lisa Where is Lisa I want Lisa Where is Lisa

[@markw6586]

confirmed she will be on the boat.

[@Locajabra]

C'mon Plukky!!! Warn a guy, why don't you. I know you're supposed to be having a cultural experience but filming (and sharing) yourself eating raw duck eggs is a bit much 🤢 P.S. Nice touch with the statue; "In Plukkimendes we trust".

[@ASDPOWER]

gross

[@jimdickerson1401]

When are you going to stop showing old videos and get on with the new ones you going to lose your viewers

[@theTeslaFalcon]

I can't believe you ate that. Are you that desperate? Cultural lesson of the day: Not all cultures are equal. Some things from other cultures should be rejected and not "appropriated".

[@markw6586]

To be fair he didn't know what he was purchasing, and waste not want not lol

[@SAILINGintoFREEDOM]

Pffff....grow up, its just food

[@theTeslaFalcon]

@@markw6586 Buying the wrong thing and EATING the wrong thing are very different. I love chili mac. I was at Steak 'n' Shake and ordered their chili mac. I took one bite and nearly barfed. It was disgusting. I ordered a burger and ignored the chili mac. I didn't know Steak 'n' Shake sold Cincinnati-style chili.

[@theTeslaFalcon]

@@SAILINGintoFREEDOM Half-grown ducks are NOT food.

[@billradford2128]

Yep! Just food, all cooked and ready to enjoy. Check up on the origins of your pantry! I have enjoyed chicken embryo eggs from a street seller in China as well as deep fried sparrows (illegal there!) and all are delicious. Real sailing vids are not about replicating the typically boring lifestyles but instead trying something new! Mind you, after trying something new you are allowed to decide you prefer other things! 😄