Ep034 This may take some Time!!!

[@mmanut]

New Subscriber from USA. I’m hooked, can’t get enough of your videos. Give us more. Beautiful Boat. U R doing a Great Job. THANK YOU FOR SHARING. 👍. Vinny 🇺🇸

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Great video Ross! It's amazing that I can sand all day long on our boat then when it's time to relax I grab a cold drink, turn on "Life on the Mold" and watch you sand...there is nothing better!

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

For me Teal,it''s seeing you finishing that's giving me hope my sanding may one day end also.I reckon you will develop a drinking problem if your day ends with a drink watching me sanding as I have years to go buddy.Cheers from OZ.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Cant believe I robbed 106 views from the world cup final..Almost a viral effort.Interesting experiment.106 views versus 100million.What a crack up.Love ya guys.

[@R.E.HILL_]

Life On The Mold - Building a 40 Foot Catamaran no no... one can do both... it's called multitasking... ☺

[@pzavada1]

6mm ply ripped in 50 or 60 mm strips and glued together with a hot glue gun is excellent for making light, fast templates. Beautiful work!

[@jimmcdonald9244]

Rossco - this build is a credit to you mate. I enjoy the detail you go into and appreciate the complexity it all poses. She's going to look gorgeous.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Jim McDonald Thanks Jim appreciate your devotion to enduring hours of sanding and polishing.

[@getoutdoors8868]

Ross - loving all the hard yards you guys are putting in. Janet you are the star of this whole gig. When Ross mentioned you falling over board in episode 32 - I immediately had visions of my parents undergoing the same situation. Needless to say there was plenty of "Colourful" language. I'm glad you guys get a chance to go out and sail - keeping your dream so very real. Also loved having that evening at your place - your daughter Ellen is such a wonderful young lady and it was a pleasure to chat with her. Amazingly she is so similar to my daughter Kelsey - best wishes to her for the rest of the school year. I hope the next few months go well on the mold - we could do with a bit of "exotherm" down this way to warm the place up. Cheers your #1 KZbin Flunky

[@joeswinny7686]

You amaze me Ross, you certainly got an appetite for work. Looking forward to seeing your cat take shape - keep up the good work.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Joe Swinny Classic Joe.I get a bit busy and passionate and forget to drink and wee.Thanks buddy.Rossco

[@63256325N]

No worries, as you Aussies say! Love the vids, it's been a great ride so far! There really is a lot to this vessel and will be a beauty when it's done. Thanks for the videos.

[@stephendavies923]

Finally caught up with your videos. Great work, great job and now I'm looking forward to following your journey to the end.

[@jonmyers1806]

Been watching from the beginning. You have a fan in Texas. I'm looking forward to seeing the compartments installed. Keep up the good work!!!

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Jon Myers you champion Jon. Appreciate your patience and endurance.Rossco

[@medicmcauley6729]

Looking great keep up the attention to detail.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks buddy for joining in.

[@gkkes]

Maybe clamp a small tab across the bow mark (or screw into waste flange material), then hook your measure onto it. That'll ensure you're not progressively out by the tape tooth width... Love viewing your progress Rossco. Keep it up 😊

[@jackdaniels8898]

Awesome. Keep at it. So great to see the progress and seeing bulkheads about to be installed. Can’t wait for the next video.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks Jack.

[@rallyman1122]

Exciting stuff. Now getting to bulkheads and modules. Getting to this point must be exciting. Good on ya, Rosco!

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks Dan.So much going on right now and great milestones being reached with many areas of focus.Lots to come.

[@latitudeash]

Mammoth task for one man.... you are inspirational 👍

[@SVSeeker]

Great video work mate. You can dissolve as slow as you like from one shot to another is it just will never capture the time that you have put in on that hull. Bravo!

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

I reckon a 4hour dissolve would be appropriate there Doug.As you said "persistence,persistance".

[@josephlavoie2253]

Love those flat disks, I got a dozen of them. You are remarkable!

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Too good buddy.Love the flap discs too.Amazing invention.

[@thomasevans5467]

Oh it is coming along nicely!!! I cannot tell you how much I have learned by watching your channel. You are a huge inspiration watching you wrestle your dream into reality is a big help to me. someday hope to be able to follow in your footsteps. I wish I lived closer i would offer some help. I am in Oregon USA though I might get down under in the next couple years for a visit. Thanks again !

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

I wish you all lived closer too.this is bloody hard work on my own.Thanks and good luck with your project.Rossco

[@TheAlmostInteresting]

Right, finally caught up and can comment! You're doing a mega job and I'm looking forward to seeing it come together

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

That is a mega effort in itself.Spending that much time with me.Poor bugger.All the best you need a rest.Ross

[@dragonfly8080808]

Admire your attention to detail, where you find the energy in those heats I'll never comprehend. Keep it up your an inspiration especially to the youngsters.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Winter here now Paul.Easy work now.Summer last year was a beast.Cheers

[@br5498]

DAMN straight mate ! Keep them coming ! Can't wait to see you fit the bulkheads in ..

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

You and me both Tony.Cheers

[@robinengland5799]

You have done a phenomenal amount of work! Great job! So glad you are back, always look forward to your next video!

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks Robin. Where is your next project lesding you.

[@robinengland5799]

We have some mountain land in North Carolina, USA. Hope to build a tiny house on it! Nothing as amazing as your boat!

[@bluebassboy32]

Arh the joy of boat building.... all the sanding...makes me itch just thinking about sanding fiberglass 🙃 I'm gonna go to this years boat show how about you?? I could buy ya a beer if you are..

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

The itch isnt a problem if you wear a suit.Its the suits I hate.Am going yo the boat show for sure.Probably Thursday and Friday.Would be great to have a beer for sure.Ross

[@tom-erikjohansen456]

Hey I'm building a 46 fot catamaran and I recognize everything you're doing here as I was there myself some time ago. I'm curantly working on the last stages of the hut at the moment. Was cool to see your videos. Keep it up :)

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

That is brilliant Tom-Erik.It is amazing how many brothers I have that can really relate to my predicament.Would love to hear your stories.Ross

[@davidcummings6299]

Nice to contemplate the next step..... Love the good video work wish there was more ... But then you would never get things done ... Lol I can live with what you've got time to give.... Big thumbs up !

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Setting the cameras and making sure there is a few angles is a challenge granted but it is better than one long shot. Thanks for the commrnt buddy.

[@bigbird2100]

A 9 inch grinder and belt sander might be faster,so impressed with your work so far amazing 🙂

[@robertbosman5398]

So nextweek bulkheads m8 can't wait

[@72097077]

thank for making my day better . keep up the good work

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Pleasure buddy,love slaving away for the enjoyment of others Hah.Cheers

[@scottjacko87]

A No#2 Phillips Head as a plumb bob is a very neat idea. You know a real one is a tenner at Bunnings, plus if you go on a Saturday you could grab lunch while you're there ;) #bunnings-snag

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks buddy.The sausage sizzle has been banned by my wife.So a plumbob will be my next extravagance at bunnings.Thanks.Might just sneak a sausage in though.Cheers

[@sailingtimeless8899]

hi shes looking good keep it up great videos now just waiting for the next installment

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks buddy.There will be many more installments I am afraid.

[@collingtech1]

glorious sanding quality time

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Glorious ssnding NOT.Maybe Mads enjoys it but not this little black duck.Rossco

[@collingtech1]

but mate that was a good job , awesome

[@Bass2010]

I’ve got to give it to ya that is a lot of work for one man but when you finish you will have something to be damn proud of good job and good luck

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

1 man and a boat.Thats about it.All my friends did a runner when the mold hit town.hah.Ross

[@mickcoomer9714]

A spirit level on a boat. What’s next, A chocolate tea pot.

[@nicholaslee3798]

Would you consider filling your bulkheads with foam. Only the little ones though

[@noelduffy7289]

Wow awesome effort! I've watched quite a few Now. Love the nozzle mixing resin gun. However I think you should do yourself a favour and use a 9" grinder with a rubber backing plate. Give it a try on the 4" first and it may sway you!? Advantage with the 9" is you'll also do a rough fairing as you go, not to mention the time saving. Yes it's heavier but excellent for running along the gunwale.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Hey Noel.The gun and pump system is just simply amazing.It requires a fair amount of maintenance but am all over it and have amazing support for it with regard to spare parts not so much actual help.Will definately go the larger grinder next time.Amazing how delicate you can be with a dirty great grinder.Cheers Ross

[@mickcoomer9714]

Can’t you fill the crash bulkhead with a low density, closed cell foam so that if the outer skin is compromised you don’t take on water and you maintain boyancy?

[@ruthlessronnie2143]

looking good my friend

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Cheers Ronnie.

[@nickcooper14]

I was getting withdrawal symptoms between the last vid. Great work and info as usual Rosco. She will look sexy with a nice white gel coat over the top. So you can easily see any pesky leaks water etc.🤙🏼

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Getting stressed not getting a vidro out.So much to do.Bilges will be flow coated in white and hopefully sprayed not brushed.May have to change that idea dependant on access.Cheers Ross

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Make that 269 views, take that World Game.Hilarious.

[@mitt0064]

Loving the uploads keep em coming :)

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Good onya Fred.Good lad.Cheers

[@zaneyoder9030]

Doing Great. Keep it up!!!!

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks Zane.Cheers Rossco

[@chrisperkins4279]

How does the increased thickness of the hull affect fitament of the inserts?

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Hey Chris there is incredible debate throughout this series regarding exactly your question.In short ,went back to engineer and had to remove in total around 3sq mtrs of foam and laminate many many layers of glass.You will have to delve deeper to discover the exact laminate.cheers Ross

[@bobboo1319]

Good work fella

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks Boo Boo

[@prophetictimes1968]

Wow. The sanding reminded me of those poor buggers who get punished by cleaning a floor with a toothbrush. That sanding disc looks so tiny compared to the surface area you have to do. If it was me, definitely would have heard some bad language doing that. You did really well there.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

I feel like a convict scrubbing the deck with a toothbrush I'll give you the drum. Great result and well worth the hard graft.Ross

[@howardwhite9773]

having visions of a laser pointer as the plumb weight, not that you had one of those handy, either.

[@arturasnx7575]

Nice build progress My fantasies are more modest - I would like to build 30' monohull. But then reality sets in - its way more cheaper just to refurbish old sailboat :-(

[@nelsonpineda1414]

Hi Ross. Can you tell us how much resin, and fiberglass cloth you have gone through so far? Other consumables?

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

That might take a while to calculate but in a month or two for sure.

[@PiezPiedPy]

Brilliant :)

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks buddy.Appreciate your comment.Ross

[@AlmostMeansNot]

Outstanding. I hope to be as skilled as you one day. It must get sweaty with the respirator on.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Almost Means Not .Hey buddy you are on track to me an absolute craftsman.So impressed with your tenacity and skills and loved watching you work hard on SV Seeker and am subscribed to your channel with Wade.Thanks for joining in.All the Best Rossco

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Almost Means Not .I was a cave and wreck diver as a young bloke so it really doesnt worry me too much ,its these darn suits that kill me and my tent is about 8 degrees celcius on average warmer than outside so in summer,murder.Winter here now so it's time to knickle down in the cool.Have fun matey.

[@AlmostMeansNot]

Thanks.

[@cv12steve74]

I'm sure it's just me, but it looked like the 1.8m mark was at the front of the purlin but the plumb line was off the back.

[@Sean-dh3dk]

no i saw that as well Ross will need to double check his line, but as these vid's are 6 months behind it may be a little to late.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Although it may have appeared to be the forward side of perlin boys i was definately measuring to the aft.,"I think ". No definitely. HAH.

[@latitudeash]

Coming together now 👍...

[@rustie4242]

I have built my whole cat using epoxy, multiaxial e-glass and peel ply, so I don't have any chop strand in the boat. But it leaves the glass very flat and save hours of sanding, so it may be worth trying peel ply over the last layer. What is vinylester like with secondary bonding? Are you concerned with layers of glass applied to cured vinylester and possible delamination or micro cracking between the layers? Cheers Rustie

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Hey Rustie.Is it in the water yet?.I have opted to peel ply all sections where bulkheads will be fitted and areas of mounts for modules etc.As vinyl is a modified epoxy and in the same family it is second only to straight epoxy for secondary bonding and industry standard is now sand then styrene wipe to ensure a clean surface and a residue tack.I have to say that i have had more issues with epoxies over the years with amine and wax issues with boat repairs I have worked on and serious uv issues so for us the vinyl was the clear cut winner for australian conditions anyway.Peel ply is a saviour for any boat builder that is for sure.Sadly there will always be sanding in one way or another and the 300csm ensure max surface area between layers for the best secondary bond at least.I am always trying to work on wet or uncured but I have to admit the sheer size is near on impossible as you well know.The first 4 layers were laid in a continuous fashion with no cure in betweeen so delamination would be highly inlikely on this boat at least.Foam layer basically zeroed the process to beginning.Cheers Ross

[@rustie4242]

Hi Ross, thanks for the reply, and no it's not in the water yet.... It's been to cold to do epoxy on the boat and get a decent cure, so I have been in one of my 40' containers building a 5.9m composite boom, Like the one on Roam.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Nice one.I hope to build a park avenue boom also.

[@Baj64]

Great work, I really enjoy your videos ! I reckon the top part will be much faster to complete ?

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

I am reckoning on a 3 month deck build.thinner.flatter,no bilkheads sn DC less intricacies. Stay tuned for that bad boy coming up at the end of the year.Ross

[@martintaylor984]

Is the topside as labor intensive as the bottom half of the hull? As far as having to do so many layers?

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Godday Martin.The deck is not as many layers and will certainly be easier as not so much climbing involved and in general a flatter surface to work on.There will be more intracat work around hatch rims,doors and window mullions etc however. Thanks for joining in.

[@R.E.HILL_]

When's the next episode coming...? Need my laminating fix... ☺

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

All in good time buddy, there will be no shortage of that I am afraid.. Cheers

[@TheLoxxxton]

I've popped over and subbed on the recommendation of brupeg. Hi

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Great to have you on board. Hugely grateful to Jess and Damien, they legends for the brilliant shout out. Cheers Rosco

[@Phantomthecat]

All caught up! Loving your work. Who's is that nice looking old Viscount van at 3:30? I have one similar. 👍

[@R.E.HILL_]

Nice one! In the few areas on the hull were you haven't used foam, how thick is the glass? It looks like you haven't gone cheap... ☺

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Nothing cheap about this build I am afraid.All vinylester and sold laminate along keel line is around 8mm in hull is above spec with overlapping quad and biaxials for 150mm each side of ctr as per the engineers and AMSA requirements.Cheers Rossco

[@robertmbundock13]

good stuff

[@deanmoore4053]

Great Video, the devil is still in the details.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

That is for sure. Getting well hung up in it these days.Ross

[@bunyipdan]

Stopped watching the world cup, to check out what happening on the mold (looks like the French have it in the bag)

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Dunno,after that last fiasco anything could happen.230am here and worth watching.Thanks for adjysting your priorities Dan your a legend.Ross

[@bunyipdan]

Yep 0224hrs in Darwin, our priorities should be sleep, cheers mate

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Bunyip Dan I should have guessed it Bunyip.Time for bed bro laminating at 9am.1 degree here too cold till the tent heats up to 18degrees.Goodnight.

[@joemcgarvey7174]

Rumor on the street is that....Bobs your uncle....

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Indeed Joe.

[@ellenmalley4174]

The man. The myth. The legend haha!!

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Watch it Malley,you will get sucked into the vortex that is the Mold.

[@icelandviking1961]

Like the music!

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

I had to change it up a bit buddy.Soneone made a claim on the old stuff and basically took any revenue from some of the earlier vids.Not really worried about it as it is not my priority with this channel.Very annoying though.Hence less music and change of theme so to speak.Cheers Rossco

[@scottjacko87]

So at 7:00 are those used sanding pads in the bottom of the boat? Good stuff again Ross!

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

scottjacko87 Absolutely Scott.I went through about 50 80grit discs on the whole 146sq mtrs of hill.

[@perryjonsson]

A Mirka Deros sanding machine would have saved you tons of time and also used less sandpaper. The money saved on sandpaper would pay for the machine.

[@darrylmay4510]

You need a digital level. A digital level is almost indispensable when you build a DIY aircraft. Both processes, building a fiberglass boat and a DIY aircraft, seem to me somewhat similar.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Totslly agree Darryl.Sadly dont have access to a level but can sccess laser and was going to revert to a tube with water in it for levels.Old school simplicity.

[@pu1ypj]

This is going to be a Motor Catamaram? What a shame! You must sail.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Felipe,I am building a sail Cat,diagram is the last one made as a power cat.I couldnt do it to you guys or myself.Cheers

[@pu1ypj]

Ow yeah! You deserve a sailling life! Such a beautiful work need to be sailed around the world :)

[@simonsargent9514]

Are you building a sailing or a purely motor cat ?

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Hey Simon.This will be a sail cat for sure.Just couldnt possibly put this much work into a power boat.All the best Ross

[@icelandviking1961]

Why not use a laser? Oops should have waited a little.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

I have to admit after going through the plumb exercise we ratified a few points with a builder friend's laser ,sadly it was a couple of days after although my readings were pretty accurate give or take a cm in places.Would have saved at least a day but did enjoy the whole process.

[@peterengel7885]

The only thing wrong with the plumb bob method is you have to take in the curvature of the Earth. It does look like accuracy on this Cat is going to be that important. ( ; My name isn't Bob but I used Bob many times. He is a stand up guy....

[@1svsoulmate]

Love the videos! Did you get a coin made up for Life On the Mold yet. I want one for sure. Keep up the great work! Watching from Alaska.G-Day Mate!

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Apparently Doug and Betsy are all over it Daniel.Cheers and cannot wait to get back to AK.Have sea kayaked misty fjords Sawyer Glacier and Juneua.Absolute heaven on earth pal.

[@gkkes]

Me too! London

[@jensromeling7281]

Love your work! Have you tested using fiber grinding discs (we use 24grit in all kind of fiberglass grinding on the boat yard i work in) insted of the flap disc? much cheaper and they are flat so its easier to get a flatter surface...www.amazon.co.uk/115mm-Rubber-Backing-Grinder-Sanding/dp/B0104IVIX0 but we use the 125mm version on an angle grinder with slower rpm an variable Bosch...

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

I might give that as go Jens.Yes the flap discs are getting costly but they are so effective.Cheers

[@robmitchell3633]

First maybe?!

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

You must be the only person in the world not watching the World Cup Final Rob.It is seriously hampering my body clock and work schedule.Cheers Rossco