Fitting the Lead Ballast Keel (Tally Ho / EP120)

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EPISODE 120
Having cast the 17,000lb Lead Ballast Keel, we finally break it out of the mould and take a proper look at it! After trimming the ends and cutting a key with a chainsaw, we have to figure out a way of moving it around, in order to get it underneath the boat.
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Yard Sale - Silent Partner
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120. Fitting the Ballast Keel (Tally Ho / EP120)

[@mschmidt62]

For those of you who don't have subscriptions to the local newspapers, that was Port Townsend's NEW 75-ton Travelift, which was just dedicated this last Sunday!

[@markzieg3593]

Was a beautiful boat in the slings. What was it?

[@letsgocamping88]

Thought it looked new, port equip rusts so quickly!

[@frederickstibbert7389]

Really wishing that Leo will introduce us to the Travelift crew, in one of his Port vignettes. Those guys are an essential part of the scene !

[@EyeOnTheTV]

Classic small town thing to have in the newspaper. I love Port Townsend. Go there at least once a year.

[@nathanasimpson]

We have a large boat yard for fishing vessels in Homer, Alaska, and they also just this past fall got a new 75 ton! (Their previous was 45 ton) It's beautiful and it opens up many new possibilities!

[@thomasnewton9818]

The balast keel turned out great. It's probably a good thing that the first attempt was a failure.

[@jamesford8315]

No failures there, just part of the learning curve.

[@jasperfk]

@J Hemphill exactly. No shame in failure. Something can be both a failure and a part of a learning curve.

[@surfer730]

It’s taken me a month to binge 120 videos. Time to donate. Leo is a good man.

[@petert3355]

Re-casting the keel was definitely the right idea. It looks terrific.

[@LiftRanger]

Leo, your humility is matched only by your skill and determination, which makes me appreciate you, your team and Tally Ho all the more. Fair winds and following seas, young man!

[@romeo9017]

Amen to that…

[@martinw380]

you may add his skills to asses the end of the project :D

[@AR_119]

Very well said. I could not agree more. 👍

[@Alboto]

It's no wonder people want to go and spend their time helping build this boat. Leo is extremely likeable. If my circumstances were different I'd be out there in a heartbeat.

[@WreckDiver99]

I had to do a double take...I thought I clicked on Tally Ho, but I hear the intro to Abom! LOL...

[@williamreinman8192]

Well now what do I do?!? I found Leo and Tally Ho a month or two ago and have been spending my free time watching the whole process from the beginning to present. Now I am all caught up and at a loss. To me, it was just recently Leo brought Tally Ho up from Brookings and I instinctively reach for the next video ... but it isn't there. Yet. I can't wait for the next one! To Leo and the crew (past, present and future): Thank you for sharing of yourselves, your experiences, your camaraderie, the beautiful filmwork and sights and sounds of the work, of Sequim, of Port Townsend and of course of Pancho. It is a joy and an inspiration. The only negative thing about this channel is that it has ruined KZbin for me. No other channel that I have seen can match this caliber. Thanks again!

[@Mogipbob]

It's certainly one of the best binges on YT.

[@williamreinman8192]

I woke up in the middle of the night hearing a famous voice in my head: "Hi, my name's Leo and I'm a boat-builder and a sailor and I'm on a mission to rebuild and restore the 112 year old classic sailing yacht Tally Ho." So I'll be going down to my local "Tally Ho Anonymous" meeting tomorrow night where I'll say: "Hi, My name's William and I'm a Tally Ho Addict and I'm on a mission to find the next Tally Ho video!"

[@johncoulombe1361]

As an old boat builder myself I love watching what you`re doing with the Tally Ho. I started building wooden boats with my father at the age of 10 and ended up building with Wellcraft and Chris Craft. Thanks for posting these videos so we can follow you as you bring this old beauty back to life.

[@jtsmd1]

A boat builder, sailor and an accomplished videographer. And if this boat gig doesn’t work out, you could always build lead furniture with a chainsaw!

[@marcryvon]

🤣

[@IJMacD]

The Lead carpentry certainly was impressive.

[@A2Z1Two3]

Planner, Project Manager, presenter, the list goes on and on……😮

[@robertholler7262]

I can’t help thinking about the men who had a hand in teaching all of the boatwrights on this project. When the lead keel matched up perfectly once lifted into place, I imagine some old crusty master boatwrights in England and Port Townsend thinking, “Ataboy.”

[@TomokosEnterprize]

Progress that warms the heart and soothes the soul. You will sleep well tonight my friend.

[@malakai651]

The whole task surrounding the casting of this keel has been totally riveting, just like when casting the bronze fittings these present videos are absolutely fascinating.

[@kevinvermeer9011]

Riveting is a different metalworking process, this is casting.

[@malakai651]

@@kevinvermeer9011 semantics

[@CATech1138]

Riveting also means so interesting that I am unable to look away…

[@wouldntyaliktono]

Any other Abom fans hear that opening music and do a double-take?

[@PhilG999]

Yes! ;)

[@jservice6594]

Me too

[@BrianEltherington]

Yep, but then it all stated to make sense as Leo MACHINED the metal keel with a planer and chain saw...LOL. Actually the song YARD SALE always makes me think of Adam as his was the first channel I heard it on. It is being used more frequently now on other channels.

[@richardcarrigan9740]

Loved the dramatic closing of the keel sighting to the other side. I will be many years before that point sees light again. Which is the reverse of what I had thought when the old keel was dropped. You are quite the story teller in more than one way.

[@paulbush7095]

That’s the first time I’ve seen traditional wood working tools, chainsaws, planers, etc. used on a giant piece of lead. Very cool!

[@InformationIsTheEdge]

Easy to forget with the fast-forward footage that you are moving nearly 5 minivans worth of mass. Every centimeter is an accomplishment! Now imagine doing just that with the technology and machines available back in first decade of the 20th century. Impressive!

[@tasesq]

My heart goes out to that planer blade.

[@captaintoyota3171]

Its really soft its actually not much different than hardwood. Wax helps the friction but lead cuts more like wood than metal

[@ericperkins3078]

Tool steel doesn't care. Lead lubricates as its cut.

[@Rene-up1dl]

Leo is definitely the lead carpenter on the project.

[@NOELTM]

I'm sure Doug was smiling when he saw that come out of the mould. What a great team you are. Well done everyone. Magnificent. !!

[@williamjmccartan8879]

Welcome to the team Zeal, if I spelled it correctly, well done everyone, thank you for letting us join the journey. Peace

[@sheph7]

WOW! can't get over the amount of work this project takes. Imagine some Makita power plane designer thinking... "yes it must be able to plane lead"

[@js53168]

Made me wince a bit watching that too!

[@tomwinkle5536]

Sounds like designing a knife to cut butter. Sweet

[@paulhaynes8045]

@@js53168 My 'Leo' moment this episode was watching the tip of the chainsaw getting closer and closer to his boot!

[@littlelifters7543]

Wipe a damp rag over it every couple of swipes, it’s like butter.

[@TheErador]

Nah, lead is softer than some woods! Nah bother.

[@JulianFoley]

A sense of completion, like getting the wheels back on the project car.

[@ziggnutt1]

Great Job to Leo and all of his crew. I told a friend that I am living vicariously through you and all of your expert helpers. I was a sailor in the US Navy and I loved being on the ocean and saw thousands of sail boats in my years in the Navy. I love boats and I love the sea.

[@bigbadthesailor5173]

Strangely moving to see the keel back in place. I remember watching you separate it all those years ago to check the underneath of the keel timber ...! I just kept thinking these last few weeks - this would have been so much harder to do in Sequim, particularly watching you roll that vast weight around. Brilliant Work.

[@synkraut9633]

When I see how much thought and „technology“ (for lack of a better word) goes into this lead keel I realize that your first attempt was actually quite „ambitious“ 😉

[@tedf1471]

That's a good, non-judgemental word, 'ambitious'! 🙂

[@cappystrano1]

@@tedf1471 no ones keeping score here.

[@stevensickler7797]

Hear the Noise - John Deley and the 41 Players. This must take Leo to his happy place. Leo used a short phrase of this instrumental in a prior episode a couple of years ago . I fell in love with the song. Nice to have it return to this episode in its complete version.

[@ciberbri59]

I enjoy Leo's taste in music too. Must read the notes more and see what Spotify has.

[@NOELTM]

I 2nd that !

[@williamfennell8175]

Plus 1

[@barrybr1]

Oooohhhhh.....watching them slice through that solid lead like it was butter was sooooooo satisfying!

[@whatinthesam]

Absolutely thrilled to see Zeal again. He was the ship’s carpenter on a voyage I did from Hawaii to American Samoa (SEA semester class S261). Brilliant craftsman and an incredibly knowledgeable sailor, I can hardly wait to see what he brings to this project - which is already a favorite series of mine by far. Couldn’t have thought of a better shipwright to bring on, not that I know too many. All the best!

[@tommcallister7647]

Thank you Leo and team for bringing joy and positivity at the end of a week when many people have felt a heavy heart due to the assault on Ukraine.

[@mitch6158]

Ce gars est incroyable ! Je bosse tous les jours avec des collègues de bureau d'études et de méthodes, je pense qu'il pourrait donner des leçons à quelques uns et à moi le premier 🙄 ! C'est aussi pour ça qu'il arrive à s'entourer de personnes aussi compétentes et agréables à voir bosser. En tout cas, très beau travail qui n'a rien de comparable avec le premier essai. Bravo !

[@ciberbri59]

Birds of a feather flock together. He is incredible.

[@crustycurmudgeon2182]

The mold for that keel is a work of art in its own right. Glad it's being put to a purpose.

[@Offutticus]

The keel looked huge! And then it was put under Tally Ho. Suddenly, it wasn't so big.

[@SkylersRants]

Leo is now ABOM79.

[@ScanEarth]

It felt extremely weird hearing that while the video wasn’t finished… 😆

[@SkylersRants]

@@ScanEarth I wonder if the link to Abom was intentional with all that heavy lifting today.

[@ianc4901]

The obvious strain on those straps when lifting that weight was scary ! Nicely done guys ! 👍

[@idjles]

And especially the wheels

[@International110]

i’m curious what those straps were rated for and if they had been load tested prior to this use.

[@tittyskillet3413]

Same. I worked on navy boats for 20 years, and bought and used a bunch of those straps. I too was worried they were underrated.

[@nv1493]

The initial keel failure was a blessing in disguise. This one looks perfect.

[@gav2759]

Just having a quick look at comments before making that very point.👍

[@seanwatts8342]

After seeing the new mold go together I was thinking the same thing before the lead was even hot.

[@killerguppy2988]

Wow, that is such a clean mold release and perfect casting. Very well done and super impressive!

[@philleasthouse3791]

Huge step forward Leo and crew!! Pretty much flawlessly executed. You're obviously very happy to have got this out the way. As an aside, putting Puffin in the water gave us an idea of how Tally Ho will look!! Beautiful lines as I'm.sure Tally Ho will have too.

[@marcryvon]

Exactely what I thought ! Is Puffin a similar ship as Tally Ho ? If so, wow, Beautiful ! 😊 Can't wait to see all the rigging on it ! I did'nt think so much hard, precise work was necessary ! Most impressive ! I wonder how the original boat was built without the modern tools and equipment !

[@Slithey7433]

@@marcryvon My reaction too. Once more I try to imagine how this was done in 1910.

[@DavisGrifffin]

You know, even though you’re doing all of this, it makes us feel we’re all doing it too. You are helping a lot of people feel a sense of purpose in this wild world. Thank you, Leo and crew.

[@tony8074]

And a massive thanks to Leo and his team for another awesome video.

[@bobbygigs6364]

Looking forward to seeing exactly what is necessary to secure the lead to the keel timber!

[@calmann9835]

Agree. I kept thinking: where’s the mechanical attachment?!?

[@malakai651]

If you look back at episode 8 you will see that it is attached with large bronze bolts. But I suspect that he is going to have to raise the boat quite a bit more to get them under the keel, when he removed them he dug holes in the ground to get them out, with a concrete floor he won't be able to do that.

[@oldwillie313]

The holes for the keel bolts will be drilled from the top and bolts inserted from the top. The holes will be counter sink from the bottom to allow for nuts and washers. He set the level of the boat to allow for the counter sinking as he noted in this episode. I think he drove the old bolts down because it was easier.

[@FutureSystem738]

I thought that just the tar would hold it in place, like glue 😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣. (Yeah actually bolts, BIG bolts.)

[@robertgarrett5009]

Shouldn't these very long bolts be installed before the deck and internal bulkheads are fitted?

[@yummboy2]

A beautiful sight seeing the lead ballast keel make such a perfect fit to Tally Ho! It is almost yet another milestone. Congrats to Leo and his most capable crew!

[@netherwent2725]

Congratulations to all! Now I'm allowing myself to contemplate the launching! However, I don't like to think of an end to this saga. I'm hoping that it will simply move on to chapter two - Adventures of Tally Ho at Sea. Although a landlubber, I grew up around memories of my seagoing ancestors. It would be fascinating to see at close hand the challenges faced by the vessel and the crew. We could all gain some insight into the working lives of the sailors who played such a large part in our history.

[@markchiswell2537]

Great to see such the finished article - am I the only person who's surprised at how many times a trolley-jack has been so crucial to making this project happen?

[@ditzydoo4378]

A quick note: When loading slick tired lifts onto till beds. Take several hands full of coarse dry sand and spread it onto the tilt bed wooden floor. This will give good traction; this same technic is used by trains to lay sand ahead of the driver wheels on steep grades to help gain traction.

[@davefoc]

That might be a good idea, but the video would not be nearly as much fun.

[@ditzydoo4378]

@@davefoc well there is that. ^~^

[@andrewshepherd2463]

Im from southern Iowa... i could not be further from this industry and i have been watching the this series from the beginning. Keep up the awesome series.

[@chuckprichard3691]

I don't know if you just couldn't get back far enough or what, but I'm sure I'm not the only one who would like to see a photo of the entire boat with the keel. I'm looking forward to seeing it bolted into place.

[@thetruthexperiment]

How?? What keeps it on?

[@chuckprichard3691]

@@thetruthexperiment Large silicon bronze bolts through both the lead keel and the wood keel. My guess is somewhere between 3/4 and 1 inch thick, at least a half dozen of them. They will drill down from the top. The nuts on the bottom will be countersunk into the lead. I'm speculating a bit, but watch and see next episode. It should be fascinating.

[@thetruthexperiment]

@@chuckprichard3691 yeah, I imagine it would have to be very very secure. I wonder how many ships sunk because their ballast fell off into a mile of ocean. So brave.

[@chuckprichard3691]

@@thetruthexperiment Well, sometimes that happens, but almost always this is race boats. A boat like Tally Ho would be very safe if handled by a decent sailor, which Leo certainly is. It will still be secure in 100 more years.

[@Lee-qp6gf]

I can see the happiness on his face reporting this achievement.

[@dannyisrael9210]

Great to see the keel get attached. Wonderful music as ever. The best channel on KZbin...

[@nickwilliamson5520]

Congratulations Leo on achieving another significant milestone on the journey towards the complete restoration of Tally Ho. Your very hard work is really producing results - and is captivating to watch.

[@CoopMauKona]

Spent 15 years living on the Olympic Peninsula. Seems like a perfect spot to rebuild these types of boats with the temperate weather year round.

[@Gscalenut]

Nearly fifty years ago I cast a three-ton cruising keel. I intended to install the keel along with the deadwood but after seeing the size of the electric drill required to drill the over one-inch through bolts I decided to leave the job to the professionals. From memory eight long stainless bolts were needed. Drilling lead is fraught with danger as the drill bit "grabs" the surface as it cuts causing a torque reaction back through the electric drill. If you are not prepared it could cause a lot of physical injury.

[@SilvaDreams]

Same issue with aluminum, it's such a soft metal it can cling to the bit and clogs it up and just kind of sticks to itself. You have to have a really sharp bit and go slowly so the bit doesn't get too hot as well as very frequently backing off to get rid of the chips

[@andyrbush]

I was fascinated and glad to see that the lead keel didn't bend under it's own weight. Bolting it in is going to be interesting.

[@guidouytterhaegen]

I am curious also........

[@yomamabiarch]

Can't wait to see you sailing, much love and respect from NZ

[@cuzinevil1]

It's awesome to see Tally Ho back on her ballast keel. You can feel the energy and momentum building as well.

[@CS_247]

Wow, all the patience, planning and years of experience in keel pouring paid off handsomely. That is a BEAUTIFUL casting! You boys must be very proud!

[@CG-99]

Doug is a hero of this project

[@Dave_1966]

The work you guys do is the envy of armchair craftsmen like myself, and we live through the pure energy and guts you all have. What you have just done looks like the scariest thing in the world, raising the boat up on two bottle jacks, I know you did it very safely but I’m not sure I would have the guts to lay underneath Tally hammering the s%*t out of her bottom kudos to that man and to you and the team 😊👍 I can’t wait to see her in the water 🌊 though I know it will be a while yet. You have all made a man in Wales’ much much happier by making these videos and I wish you all the very best. x x

[@davidthomas2126]

Dave nice to hear your comments from Wales. My family came from Wales in the early 1800's as blacksmiths to the United States. Hope you don't mind on me responding to you through this KZbin channel. My dream is to visit Wales some day. God Bless!

[@Dave_1966]

@@davidthomas2126 not at all it’s alway nice to hear from anyone who have roots in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 or not 😊 Do you know what part of wales your family came from?

[@jeffmaul7999]

Not gonna lie, I have found the whole lead process very intimidating. Well done for handling everything from molten lead to the finished article safely into place

[@me9061]

This was my favorite multi-part segment I think so far. I couldn't wait to see it come out after their metal work videos way back and seeing the same skill sets being improved and re-used. This weekly shorter segment method I think is good. Very suspenseful :)

[@chrispy104k]

Brilliant work chaps. Greetings from Perth, Western Australia.

[@ApexWoodworks]

Another milestone! What a momentous achievement, Leo & team!! And of course a huge wecome to Zeal.

[@petermccutcheon9395]

Way to go, Leo... and all the Tally-Ho crew! Congrats on this milestone. I have watched every episode since the start of this amazing project (several episodes two and three times over) and the only time I had misgivings about the undertaking was Episode 1 when Leo’s imagination trumped his visual observations... and mine! Since then I have grown in admiration and awe of the consistency of craftsmanship, the depth of research, and resolution of every inevitable obstacle under Leo’s stewardship. Tally-Ho was born in an era of global unrest and earned her fame following a period of conflict, pandemic and economic uncertainty. Leo has remained steadfast in his desire to respect every aspect of the original craft, as designed by Albert Strange. In the process he has produced a vessel that surpasses the original in quality of construction and materials. Albert would have been so proud. With two years left to complete, I suspect that Tally-Ho will once again make headlines.

[@garyfroeschner2523]

Moving tons of stuff around with jacks, pry bars, rollers etc. requires nerves of steel and youth. My hat's off to you guys. Wow - does she look like a boat!

[@dorthyariaens5516]

I think that casting and fitting the keel took some nerves; at least for me! I am nearly as happy as Leo and his team now everything went so well. I enjoy each new film very much and thank you all for it!

[@tigeryoung8611]

Outstanding work. The way you tackle and solve issues on the fly AND record them for us is particularly commendable. Loved the forklift loading! Never say die!

[@wiserman100]

Beautifully finished precision fit of such a massive ballast keel. Wow. You guys all rock! What a project!

[@International110]

Leo, the quality of your videos are truly amazing! I am impressed by them as much as by the quality of work on Tally Ho.

[@DarkenSeyreth]

These videos are always over too quick, no matter how long they are! Love seeing all the pieces slowly fitting together. As always, excellent choice in the music. Makes me think of Atomic Shrimp, who I also love.

[@paulmccool378]

Great video, Leo. That two year completion timeframe is looking totally doable now...

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Beautiful boat the Puffin thanks for showing us her! Safe sailing to her owner and crew!! 👍👍👊👊⛵⛵

[@breakshot7451]

and i thought , what a day it will be when we see tally in that big oll blue crane

[@ThoughtfulWander]

@@breakshot7451 yeah thought that too lol! 👍👍⛵⛵

[@-TheRealChris]

New guy defiantly gives a great first impression with the van and the nice dog, should be a great addition to the crew!

[@aardvarksteve1]

An amazing accomplishment in the history of Tally Ho. Congratulations to everyone who has been involved up to this point. Looking forward to seeing her sail soon!

[@jz9985]

Congratulations and impressive work by all involved. Great to see the shipwright skills building timber vessels continues and will motivation for future generations of timber boat builders. Joe

[@jamesmaroon6161]

Leo. I can remember when I first started watching this build, and the boat was 110 years old. Now it's 112 years old. Hopefully soon it will go in the water. Maybe towards the start of fall. Who knows? right. It's been a great following on KZbin to watch the progression.

[@sileado2896]

The boat looks fabulous Leo the accuracy of your work fantastic really enjoy your films, keep up the good work.

[@ianadams4057]

I have just watched the short video of the "Endurance" being found in the Weddell sea. Thanks to you guys and this fantastic story i was able to recognise and name all the different parts of the exposed hull as the camera panned around at 3008m. As always i look forward to the next instalment.

[@snaplash]

The Endurance looks to be in good enough shape to raise and restore :)

[@DamnYankeeWorkshop]

Super clever how y'all moved that extremely heavy piece. I am always amazed at how much people can accomplish when they apply determination and ingenuity to solve problems. Well done and congrats!

[@lemagreengreen]

Spreading that Forbidden Nutella between the boat and the keel looked satisfying

[@terryhayward7905]

The last time I put a fork lift on a trailer, I had to use a winch to get it up, great fun.

[@tomoakhill8825]

I can't wait to see how that keel is connected to Tally Ho. It needs to stay right it place even in the roughest of seas.

[@maxxod1]

I was thinking the same thing. How on earth do you attach that to the keel? Initially thought they would put the anchors in while the lead was still liquid but now I have no idea.

[@Tom-de1eq]

This is also my question...

[@felis1977]

I imagine they will use long, thick bronze bolts and bolt it right through the ballast keel and a keel timber. Same way the different pieces of a centerline are held together.

[@aquacruisedb]

@@maxxod1 Keel bolts! You can either cast them in , or cut a side pocket in the keel (either normally done on deep keels) or through bolts (for shallow keels like this one). I would guess that they will just through bolt in this case.

[@SteelDoesMyWill]

They'll use long bronze bolts all the way through the bronze floors to the bottom of the keel. At 13:25 Leo talks about raising the boat high enough to be able to drill counter-bores in the bottom of the lead, this is so he can get a thick washer and nut on the the end but be flush with the bottom of the keel. So they won't be 'bolts' like store purchased bolts, they will be solid long bronze rods and then just threaded at each end about an inch and a half or so. They keel bolt size will be anything from 5/8 to 1 inch diameter, my guess is he will go with 3/4 inch. 316 L Stainless has a stronger tensile strength but there is a risk of long term crevice corrosion (where there is no oxygen present), bronze performs better over the long term in underwater applications like this. You make up for the difference in tensile strength by using larger diameter bronze than your would stainless steel and/or you use more keel bolts. I'm guessing there will be around 14 to 16 keel bolts total.

[@papalangham]

Last week the keel was super hot, this week its super cool! you guys just keep winning :) amazing work Leo and crew

[@williamdrake2315]

This type of ingenuity is what allows you to get the job done. Going to a hill. Lol😁

[@mikepoulin3020]

Now I know why the crew of McHale's Navy called Captain Binghampton "Old Leadbottom"

[@davidelliott5843]

The mould has a new home but could probably be refurbished and used again. All it needs is another Tally Ho!

[@mikevoncollas326]

Epic planning, organisation, coordination and teamwork! You are all an inspiration!

[@beauranheim8694]

Watching you cut that tenon with the chainsaw was scary. Brings back too many memories.

[@andrewcarter1599]

I love that you show the travel lifts moving boats into the water. It’s great foreshadowing. We know someday that will be Tally Ho and we’re all waiting for it to be her turn!

[@stanvaal8165]

What an adventure with Tally Ho, greetings from Beauvoir France. Bonnes courage.

[@RadicalEdward_115]

I still get goosebumps when i think in 100 years when the tally ho is still in the prime of its second life the owner will be able to look back at the journey leo and his crew undertook

[@MegaBait1616]

Thought this is a new boat ?? Except for some wood n fittings what's left of the first boat ?? thank you.

[@RadicalEdward_115]

@@MegaBait1616 think about what you just said and get back to me

[@Dronston]

@@MegaBait1616 There is an episode in which Leo talks about whether this is a new build or a restoration. IIRC he basically says that if the boat would have been maintained during her life most parts would have been replaced by now anyway. He did start from the original boat and first took out all bits that were rotten or no longer trustworthy. I think the only major pieces that are left from the original boat is the transom and most of the lead in the keel. I'm sure some of the original fittings will be used too.

[@borknu]

Guess this is like grandpa's old axe. Best axe ever, shifted the handle three times, and the head twice....

[@jasonsimms4238]

@@Dronston its the ship of theseus paradox.

[@stimpsonjcat67]

The pickler for the sand was inspired. You guys being so nice the equipment rollers! We just bashed them with sledges to change direction. Puffin has the same prop cuts as Tally Ho.

[@gielklaver3473]

Dear dear people, I like to watch and enjoy your beautiful pictures of this wonderfully beautiful ship that you are rebuilding. I already wrote that I come from a family of boat builders . I myself made a 6 meter competition sailing boat when I was 18 years old. But then I entered the world of steel . What about working with grinding wheels in those days . 50 years ago . and now the same. Always work with a protective cap. The Only Time I Didn't Do It And Used Another's Machine Without A Cover Ended Up In A Hospital. Fortunately I can still use my hand quite well . but after grinding the top of my wrist ( the top caught on . and i already had the handle so tight that the machine pressed forcefully against my palm . that was lucky . otherwise my hand would have been off the wrist . . Now I had a very deep notch over my bone , at the top of my wrist .. A tendon through and 1 cm flesh wound ... I shiver when I see you people working with small spinning tops , but still !!!.

[@andrewmartin4005]

Truly a ballet of building. For me the most exciting episode thus far. Thanks

[@watcherofwatchers]

Haha. One doesn't normally associate an air chisel hammer with "gently" doing anything. That's fun!

[@phillee2814]

Or doing metalwork with chainsaws, cordless hand planers and wood chisels!

[@geoffmaritz3147]

Hello everyone involved with the "Tally Ho" project from Geoff in landlocked Johannesburg, South Africa. I used to be a "Leading Hand" film set builder in Cape Town and worked with some of the finest carpenters and crafts people from all over the world on very large movie sets. One of the things about being a leading hand is having really good craftsmen working alongside you, that's how excellence is achieved, with your crew. The team working on Tally Ho is the kind of crew I would choose to work alongside me. Tally Ho really has been "BORN AGAIN/ JESUS." Yeah Pete, cant dispute that ha ha. Love you guy.

[@alanmcclusky]

Hello my friend I can see that you are always too busy give yourself a break and brush your hair only kidding my friend you have a positive attitude take care my friend regards Alan from the UK.

[@-TheRealChris]

This build is like a Sergio Leone film, it's super long but its never feels slow.

[@garyseaman6105]

Its exciting to watch everything you've all done. As it edges further and further the excitement is gradually rising. Thank you so much for the videos you've made and for keeping alive a classic wooden vessel.

[@tomarmstrong1281]

Huge kudos to Leo and his team. They continually achieve what appears to be the impossible. When considering the time when Tally Ho and hundreds, probably thousands of similar and larger boats were built, before fork lift trucks and hydraulic jacks and power tools my mind cannot get around the ingenuity of the men who built them. Muscle, wedges, ropes, rollers.

[@scottwilhelme9880]

I read the comment about bolting on the keel, somebody mentioned something about episode 8. I would think that bolting on the keel would be cool for the viewers to watch. I know I as a carpenter I was waiting to see how and where the bolts go and what materials used!

[@dennisdownes9319]

I can't really imagine the present scope of work being done at the original boathouse where the project started, but what was also accomplished there is incredible. I'm glad you seem to be "prospering" at Port Townsend!! DD