Installing a Thrust Bulkhead - Why We Need It

[@jackdaws-corwin6300]

It is a real privilege to watch a master craftsman at work. But it is a rare blessing to hear an articulate one explain so clearly the whys and wherefores of his actions. This project needs to be included in all schools of boat building what so ever. Thanks to both of you.

[@keithmatthias4348]

And Alidino’s abilities in the English language have increased exponentially. Well done and thanks to you both

[@justinmichaelfrank93]

❤

[@tonyrobson905]

This episode is to be given a KZbin Emmy. All the artistry and attention to detail along with music that delighted and enhance the experience of viewing it. Bravo!

[@cetterus]

"attention to detail"? We are talking fiberglass string directions and "dentist tools" here. And somehow he is still saying things are "a bit rough". Uncanny... When they splash it in salt water full of fish and microbes and when winds start to pressure and rip those joints, I think I‘ll cry.

[@scottcates]

Hear Hear!

[@permattson7971]

Hi on our wooden sailboats butterfly windows we had bronze rods over the panes of glass to keep from falling through and cutting us in the event of a fall. Keep up the good work!

[@Bruin4Life]

She is looking better week by week and I pray that the weather stays good for you as you get closer to having all of the outside stuff done, other than the mast and the other things related to that installation.😊

[@mikeridgway4439]

At some point in the future, I really hope... and how could you not... you put together a very long episode showing a before and after of all the work you've done in all the different spaces. She is starting to look as beautiful as Magic Carpet I, so much so that it's hard to actually remember what she looked like when you two started out. In the not too distant future, you'll be able to walk to the back of the train and enjoy just how far you've gone instead of always being at the front of the train looking down the track to see just how much more you have to go.

[@mtb_sail_vids3645]

I liked the violin in this episode. It sounded happy and peaceful.

[@keebearfull]

I'll admit it: I've fallen in love with MC2. She's a stunning, classic, Port Townsend beauty. She's begun to look better than a refined museum piece.

[@alexanderworms8463]

So much knowledge, so much attention to detail. Love it! Seeing you work with resin and glass is just art.

[@joveeke]

Wow she really starts to shine like a diamond !!! It must be so funny for you guys that every effort you put in this amazing project is bringing more shine and perfection to this amazing ship. The splashing is coming close now 🙂

[@thomasblesinger9374]

This thrust bulkhead is an excellent concept 👍😉 it is so logically advantageous that I ask myself „why doesn’t every boat have that“. Good thinking, Aladino.

[@chriscardwell3495]

MC2 is looking fabulous, your attention to detail and producing a top quality job shines through.

[@anoldmanandthesea]

While I know there is still a "boatload" of stuff to do - I felt and energy shift in this episode - the excitement of an eminent launch is building in me and, I hope, in you too! Looking forward to seeing you on the water soon!!!

[@ApexWoodworks]

She's looking better with every bit of effort, you two! Very interesting information on the thrust bearing buldhead installation process, Aladino.

[@shirleyboy8859]

I have just spent 3 weeks in Intensive care.... So it is just Great to see you all looking so good..... Love to ya Both.... :-)) xx

[@MrEspaldapalabras]

I like watching and appreciating your attention to detail. I'd never personally want to be such an example, I'd make do with less beauty so I can only bask in such virtue vicariously.

[@davidbamford4721]

I have also been watching a Swedish couple who sail. The title of their channel is RAN Sailing. If you look for episode they have a new yacht (RAN II) and they are sailing in home waters. In earlier episodes they sail in the Pacific; Hawaii to Alaska, and coastwise to Vancouver.

[@DougAdams-uo1ee]

You two bring a new meaning to "Good Friday"! As always, GREAT JOB! AND BEAUTIFUL MUSIC!!!!!! I do miss the old introduction. Please, understand that if it were not for attention to detail, later on, it would fail! Thank you both for wonderful Fridays!!!!

[@smoigida]

I always enjoy watching you work Aladino, a true craftsman, you’ve done a beautiful job.

[@H70334]

Magic Carpet sieht immer mehr wie ein ‚richtiges‘ Boot aus. Ihr könnt so Stolz auf Eure gemeinsame Arbeit sein. Glückwunsch! Magic Carpet looks more and more like a 'real' boat. You can be so proud of your joint work. Congratulations!

[@charliemcgrain]

Wow. That satin finish on the deck head is sooo tasteful. You guys are so close!!!!

[@JagLite]

So beautiful! So much work! Thanks for showing how long it takes and how much is involved in rebuilding a glass boat. Most people who want to (or do) by a "fixer-upper" have no idea how much time and money it takes.

[@CarlosCruz-vv3qu]

Another fantastic week

[@sashachip]

When i was younger, i was obsessed with the original This Old House on PBS, so it's no wonder i love this series. I couldn't wait for Sundays to watch, and now i do the same, but on Fridays. Aladino embodies the spirit of both Bob Villa and Norm Abrams. What a master of his craft!

[@johnharman5440]

Looks like that bulkhead grew out of there. Nice fit Aldino.

[@diIdaho]

Glad to see the advancement with your structural tasks. I also remember in the beginning you hadn’t planned to refinish the ceilings, sure glad you did. They are gorgeous! I always enjoy watching your meticulous approach and in awe of how tidy your workspace is! Fabulous weather in Seattle this week, hopefully good for you as well up north. Finishing up fiberglass and other exterior activities, this would give you a real boost. Thank you for your beautiful videos. You’ve both come a long way and seem so comfortable on camera these days.

[@matthewbaynham6286]

I'm amazed, when you said that the butterfly hatch doesn't open the way it should, I would have expect you to spend weeks completely rebuilding and re-engineering the entire hatch so that it did open the exact way that looks the most elegant. I've lived in Switzerland in the past, I understand.

[@johnwishart7950]

you do a very good job very well and between the two of you seem to be a great team you are coming close

[@cruisingholiday4996]

My GOD, as I follow this experience I am amazed but not surprised at the breathtakingly beautiful job you both have performed. It is not only magical but actually a work of art. It has been a long tedious journey for you both but the proof is in the outcome that has been achieved at this point. Congratulations to you both !!! Thanks for allowing me to follow your work. Cheers !!!!

[@kenknight4560]

The craftsmanship is first class and will stand the test of time. Excellent video and progress, well done you two.

[@erictakakjian6021]

Love the way the overhead looks! The thrust bulkhead will be bulletproof

[@Jezebels_Dad]

She is looking good, guys!

[@johnharman5440]

You guys are doing a great job. I really enjoyed this episode.

[@markwalker7813]

Hey Adalino! It's probably already too late for this advice, given filming and publishing schedules, but if not, you might want to think about providing drains in the lower edges of the butterfly hatch window frames. As built (and presumably originally waterproofed with linseed oil putty) the heeling of the vessel causes the recessed window pane to act as mini pool, which creates a tiny hydrostatic pressure force, which helps the natural capillary action in microscopic cracks to enable water to schmooze inside the window and into the boat around the edges of the glass. One way to help prevent this is to prevent the 'pooling' of the water in the recesses that hold the panes of glass. There's more than one way to do this, but one I have seen used before (trained as a carpenter in joinery and have done this myself) is to leave 'breaks' in the sealant on the lower edge of each pane, and cutting a bevelled 'trench' as a drain to take water away from the surface of the glass. This does require the rebate to be properly waterproofed, but easy enough with brushed on epoxy, and a few coats of varnish to protect that required in the area where the edge of the rebate (and new drain trench) is exposed to the elements. Another way is to use glazing battens - like small sticks 10mm x 10mm (-ish) along the base of the glass instead of a 45 degree bevelled slope of putty or other sealant, and cut notches in the glass-facing side of these to act as tiny mini scuppers, which again drain to a bevelled trench in the face of the window rail. You probably already understand that the main issue is the differential expansion rates of timber, sealant and glass, that creates the capillaries in the first place, and it's possible some whizz-bang modern sealant might be capable of matching these different rates (which of course the old linseed putty could not), but there is still the pooling effect of rainwater and/or spray, especially when heeled. Not sure if your butterfly hatch is steep enough to prevent this without drains, but thought I'd mention it, knowing how particular you are, and as Maya noted the hatches were already leaking previously, so waterproofing here is paramount. Hope that is useful. Cheers Mark in Oz.

[@chriswatkins8772]

Your boat is really coming along, looking forward to your launch!

[@MicBruise]

Particularly excellent music in this episode.

[@kevinreed3339]

She will be a beautiful boat when you are done!!!

[@coachfernslotboom8088]

Beautiful wood finishing

[@knolltop314]

What a strong beautiful piece of traveling adventure gear yall are creating!

[@TheCaptainjz]

It's great to see that someone still knows...and cares to build a "proper yacht." WONDERFUL craftsmanship and knowledge.

[@rodneyross5282]

One complaint, that 24 minutes and 31 seconds went by too darn fast lol. That boat is looking fabulous. You two are doing outstanding work. God Bless in all things.

[@truman42746]

That is going to be the most beautiful and strongest Cape George 32 in the world! Aladino just amazes me at his knowledge and craftsmanship. I have watched other videos of people rebuilding a boat that gets boring, but not Aladino. I look forward to every video.

[@theconfessionsof_a]

Great work as always, much love from The Senior Confessor, England

[@gordr8024]

Looking great guys, be proud!!!!

[@waynerudiger1756]

I was wondering how you were going to attach the thrust bulkhead so it could handle all the stresses. Wrapping it completely in multiple layers of fiberglass ought to do it. With all that unidirectional glass - most impressive. Maya, I remember years ago when you were talking about lighting in the cabin and the importance of aesthetics for what is essentially your film studio. Going the extra mile on the beams was so worth it to create the best possible environment for filming for many years to come.

[@RobHaren]

How strange it will be for you to sail Magic Carpet and not be working on her! Although boat owners always have something to fix! So very happy for you both to see this project start to wind down. Sailing adventures are not far away! ERob

[@watchful1168]

Wonderful craftspersonship!!

[@scottcates]

So much to appreciate in your video: Happy Couple ✔ Lovely lady ✔ Handsome dude ✔ Mad skills ✔ Sweet boat✔ Superb music ✔ Feisty Papa ✔ Great camera work✔ Your work is an inspiration and a joy. Thank you.

[@mikemcauliffe4786]

What a piece of art!

[@billhamilton319]

magnifique'. Beautiful job on the varnish. It's getting so close to being a proper boat!

[@billlippincott3937]

Great effort!! Love the music Maya!!

[@joeybryan7065]

Beautiful varnish work. Wowwwwww

[@RustyClam]

Ultra Tef-Gel is an excellent choice for dissimilar metals. Like stainless steel screws into aluminum. I have used it for many years on sportfishing boats in South Florida. It’s a white paste. I highly recommend it. I even use it on the lug nuts on my boat trailer.

[@williamkhatchell620]

Looking very nice, great job you two! Might look into some brass cap nuts to finish off the screw ends inside the cabin.

[@joestevens3348]

A product of absolute beauty resulting from years of excellence and dedication by a craftsman of the highest order not to mention a craftswoman of artistry and real commitment. Thank you for sharing your story. To add as I looked down the companion way to the interior it just looked so stunning.

[@ericd7975]

As usual, interesting, educational and thoroughly enjoyable 😊❤

[@johncampbell9216]

Strongly recommend using fibreboard washers rather than plastic. Plastic doesn't take the compression that fibreboard will. Perhaps make your own out of fibreglass or just epoxy a piece of glass mat where the bolts tighten.

[@seanhanlon5867]

Shes really starting to get her looks back 👊🏻👏🏻👋🏻

[@d.j.vanderschoot3717]

As a ship structural engineer that thrust bulkhead seems pretty bomb proof to me. With all those additional layers of e glass over the bulkhead I would suspect those take the grunt of the (bending) load and the aluminium plate itself is only important directly in way of the thrust bearing itself.

[@billywhizz6483]

Looks stunning!

[@johnharman5440]

Damn, the boats looking good

[@dudleysandifer4219]

Can’t wait to see this work of art under full sail in the future. Just beautiful.

[@KenFeltman]

As impressed as I was with Tally Ho restoration, your efforts and results are just as impressive, Well Done!!

[@jeffmcglade1107]

amazing work a pleasure to watch .

[@garyregan4871]

Nicely done

[@johnharman5440]

This is a very good episode

[@petegraham1458]

Nice job on the overhead beams they really are beautiful! The push plate also looks good and will be strong and well integrated into the hull structure the way you designed and built it . Both jobs are impressive work!

[@ricopo3522]

Beautiful.

[@jonhansen100]

Looking great !

[@patience8884]

Awesome work!

[@billhartsfield424]

Total boat sells a paint primer for aluminum that is salt water resistant. I have used it when building new fuel tanks that rotted out. Inexpensive also.

[@denniss9004]

Great work. Incredible

[@richardbeese7635]

Dino I ask myself how would Dino do it, great stuff ty guys

[@monikastuckey8737]

Looking good!

[@SootHead]

Lotso progress!

[@tedlaughsatcreationists8108]

Great work.

[@steveironside7255]

Nice Violin beautiful music

[@steveironside7255]

Great episode

[@tartansailor]

I am very impressed by your work and the final results. Congratulations, soon you will drop her in the water and leave for the voyage you dreamed of. Cheers

[@josephjacobson5369]

Really looking nice.

[@uwesoltau4923]

Have you ever considered using "dome nuts" on visible bolts like the ones for the handrails? Other than that MC2 is looking absolutely beautiful.

[@RoseTabone]

looking great

[@FunsongsMusicByPeterRahill]

403rd tag-along looky-loo view about to set sail... 1.7K+ LIKE posted at 13:43 - as this musical interlude came up. Did you also play the bodhrán part yourself, Maya? Very nice! "Asking for a seisiúnista friend." :0)

[@braithmiller]

Fine layup. I can see the engine soon.

[@davidbamford4721]

You could extend the fibreglass over the aluminium and then bolt through fibreglass and aluminium so that you don’t have any worries about a poor bond between the aluminium and the fibreglass.

[@heinvosloo45]

Your boat is really looking beautiful

[@sk941]

Tack!

[@rickstevens1479]

Wondering if you could use a transparent hatch at the bow where the sold wood one is now ? It may not look original but it would give mor light in the V birth .. asking for a friend 😂. Looking good .. and there is definitely light at the end of the boat ...😮.

[@tylp4199]

Very beautiful 😍

[@alanmcinnes1111]

It is wonderful to see so much progress each week. I’m curious as to why you didn’t varnish the cabin top hand rails before installing them? Wouldn’t it be easier to varnish them before installing them? Also you didn’t seem to use any Sikaflex to bed them. Is there any risk of a leak? I’m continually impressed with your attention to detail and commitment to creating a craft worthy of sailing anywhere in the world. Thank you for sharing your journey. 🙏❤️

[@oldsharkie3786]

At 14:57 you will see a roll of butyl tape he is using to seal the thru bolts fastening the grab rails.

[@oldsharkie3786]

Because the bungs had to be added after the grab rails were fastened, the final varnishing had to wait.

[@benshore7357]

Looking good 🎉make a check list and one by one get um done 🎉

[@stevenschulte1475]

Would have liked to see some gussets on the forward side of that thrust plate. Aluminium and fibreglass, different expansion rates so permanent bonding is pretty difficult.

[@beachdad56]

Magic Carpet, wow! So well done! I am intrigued by the nature of the bond to the bulkhead, is aluminium to epoxy a strong bond? Is it a mechanical bond? The workmanship is very impressive and clean!

[@mane6120]

Maya, did you say „Schatzi, Schatzi“? Sehr nett und hat sehr schön geklungen. 🙂

[@johnharman5440]

Brass acorn nuts would look good on those hand rails down below

[@TillerQueen]

Think aluminium is a good choice for your thrust bulkhead as it work-hardens. Loving these videos and find then very inspiring!

[@markharden4871]

shes looking fantastic...i was just wondering if you sealed the screw holes on the handrail with sika as we know water will find its way ....

[@chhindz]

The aluminum is kinda sticking with the similar construction that you used in the crossbeam by the companionway.

[@stevejones9788]

Suprised that you didn't make the thrust bulkhead watertight to separate the stern tube from the engine tray . That would enable you to have a bilge pump for the stern tube and not contaminate it with engine oil.

[@MrHenhei]

And you have to end by kicking the bulkhead, nod and say "jupp, jupp, that ain't going anywhere"...

[@andersholmstrom3571]

If you worry about the protection of the cabin top if you would drill bolt holes for the port holes, why do you not just over drill the holes, fill the holes with epoxy and then drill the correct size holes? That would let you protect the cabin top from water and also would let you bolt the port hole frames.

[@todddunn945]

If getting G10 was an issue, I would have just laid up my own fiberglass panel. To speed things up you could have laid the panel up with polyester resin, which would have produced a stiffer panel than an epoxy layup and then bonded the panel into place with epoxy. I guess what I am saying is that I really don't like aluminum in a place where it will get wet and you won't be able to avoid corrosion with all the tefgel and nylon washers in the world.