International 2.4mR Sailboat Project - Episode 54 - The last flip

[@loki7441]

Mark, an absolute beauty of a boat. Its been a great pleasure watching the build. Especially for my love of timber and boats, but also I enjoyed watching a true craftsman at work. Your " Second Best is not an option" approach to quality is to be applauded, its a rare commodity these days. I have a mechanical training, but timber seems to be in my blood . My late uncle who emigrated to Australia in the 1950's was a mechanic who turned to carpentry. He worked on the Kariba dam project in Rhodesia and the Snowy Mountain Dam in Australia. Became a saw doctor and had his own business. In retirement, he decided to make a guitar as he was an avid country music fan. As good timber is very expensive down under, he was advised to try something less timber expensive such as a violin. He did and made his own micro planes and chisels. His violins became well known for their quality and tone, one he sold for $10,000 Australian. He was an inspiration to me in many ways, especially he thought me more than I had learned in basic carpentry courses. I know I'll never match his skill. After a period of poor health, I'm retired now. Through your videos you have inspired me to get off my ass and build some wardrobes and the book cases we need rather than buying them. I've learnt a bit and been reminded of things I'd forgotten in the videos. I love the Planed down pencil for getting the marking right in close, stop's them being "borrowed" too. Keep up the good work and roll on the next project.

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

That’s great little family history story. I have an unfinished fiddle kicking around in the pile somewhere. I should take inspiration from you and resurrect the project. I’m so happy I have encouraged you to get your hands dirty. It’s a wonderful way to spend a retirement rather than just staring at someone building boats on KZbin. All the best.

[@loki7441]

If your going at that fiddle, whenever you get a moment. My uncle told me he used "Horse Glue" as he called it, to assemble or repair them. You might already know this. An old style glue used back in the 30's from rendered horses, grim as it sounds. It was the same glue made he used on his Cello he made. The reason he and other makers used it was if he needed to repair an instrument he could prise it apart with little effort and no damage to the timber. It was almost like shellac bonding it together. Apparently it didn't affect the tone, allowing the timber to be as if all one piece. He sent me home with a 3/4 sized one for my Nephew as he was trying to learn. I got it re tuned after reacclimatising by a neighbour who is big in the traditional music scene here in Ireland. He said it was one of the sweetest sounding violins he had heard. He asked if it was for sale, NO GO. He had about twenty hanging up on the shelf. My nephew couldn't get the hang of it and gave up; but he wont let that violin go. Good to see in a young un. Stay Safe.

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

Yup. We refer to that as hide glue. I use a similar product-fish glue.

[@mikefriend7570]

I’m a sailor as well as an artist and I thought you handled your clients off hand comment, ‘that it was a boat and not a piece of furniture’, very well (regarding your query about varnish coatings). I have followed the creation of this yacht from start to finish and think that it is THE most amazing piece of wood sculpture/furniture/yacht/artwork that I have seen for a very long time. The woodcraft expertise you have demonstrated throughout this project has been a joy to watch. I do hope your client recognises this thing of beauty you have created for him and puts up some videos of her when she is on the water. Well done sir!

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

Thanks Mike. My customer and I are very much on the same page. Despite all the jazzy results, all the choices made that resulted in that were practical in nature. I'm sure my client will do plenty of boasting down at the yacht club.

[@nutsmcflurry3737]

2.5 days later I’ve reached this stage of the build. Beautiful, just beautiful.

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

Wish I got there that fast!

[@buzzburrowes]

Oh I hope after watching the entire build we get to see her sail!

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

You bet.

[@lunkydog]

So nice to finally be able to see it in full profile. Great lines. The white bottom paint looks even better outside in the sunlight.

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

I totally agree!

[@lunkydog]

The curse of a narrow shop.

[@rja8376]

Absolutely beautiful my friend - doesn't even go close to describing the boat - retired boat builder myself

[@oscarvazquez9367]

I´m a mexican and i saw your work you are THE BEST.

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

Thank you so much 😀

[@richardhoffman9729]

Oh my lord Mark, you turned out a real head turning beauty.

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

Thank you Richard.

[@MikeAG333]

Gorgeous, Mark, just gorgeous. Now, let's get into a little clinker boat build.

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

I'm on it Mike.

[@eoghanbishop9745]

Wow! She's a beauty. Mark, you did an amazing job. Lovely, just lovely. Also, thank you for sharing her build with us. Your KZbin videos are just as lovely...well, almost. lol Looking forward to the next build :)

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the series.

[@LucaS-wb5tw]

What a beauty! Bravo! Please let us see her sailing too, as soon as ready :)

[@brantremenda3537]

Mark, you might want to think about putting a washer under the white plastic spacer that you assemble around time 10:37 in the video. I love your work, thank you for sharing this! I can't wait to see her sail.

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

I don't think there is any real need for a washer. The spacer is delrin. Self lubricating and long lasting, plus the amount of movement is so minimal.

[@djbracke]

We have seen a true craftsman at work and he even makes his own one off construction number plates. Too bad the project is "finished" for us I miss it already. hope to see her sailing soon as the real end of this beautiful masterpiece!!!

[@northshoreboats6820]

Great job Mark. Top of the game on this one.

[@robm.4512]

Mark, she is absolutely drop-dead gorgeous! Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos, it has been the most enjoyable educational experience I’ve ever had and you have taught me so much of the finer detail of boatbuilding through them. I can only imagine the satisfaction of finally being able to stand back more than four feet to take in her lines and see her beauty in-toto. I raise a glass to you, to the 2.4 and to her owner. Bravo! 😎👍🍻

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

🍺

[@billmeldrum2509]

OMG, your customer must be over the moon. That vessel is spectacular. 🇨🇦

[@fonhollohan2908]

True craftmanship right there. great job marc. great job. can't wait to see her in the water. cool

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

Thanks 👍

[@myssadonno2759]

she looks amazing Mark! my compliments to the craftsman!

[@Learnwoodwork]

Amazing job Mark, it’s been a pleasure watching it all come together.

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

Glad you liked it Brian.

[@oakleyjack7600]

Well done Mark 👏

[@jean-marievennin8405]

What a splendid boat, and ""Monsieur"" is not enough (i have the word in english!!) , thank you again for that marvelous build. This is a fantastic instrument and the music that she can do will be great . Thanks Stradivarius . You have a lucky owner . Hope to see her at first sailing. 👋👋👋😉😎

[@svduet400]

A piece of art. Beautiful.

[@grahamwheelock7497]

Very nice job you could do a 6 or 8 or 10 or 12 your work ethic and eye to detail are great you are very talented and I appreciate you taking the time to make videos for everyone

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

Thank you Graham.

[@deanhallberg3340]

Well done Mark. Simply a beautiful boat. I'd like to see a more detailed video the builders plaque.

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

I’ll probably release the longer version of making that particular one but there isn’t much more to it than what you saw there.

[@chrispomfret8592]

What a great effort. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed and looked forward to these videos. As a racing sailor I’ve enjoyed this classic design and watching your techniques and allow it to evolve. Seeing it from a distance really reveals what a beauty she is. Timber boats certainly have a soul. You are an exemplar craftsman Mark. Can’t wait to see it paired with some dacron and on the water.

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

Thanks Chris.

[@MegaRaybob]

Simply beautiful Mark!

[@michaelwilkinson2928]

Staggeringly beautiful - a work of art.

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

Thank you Michael.

[@lamorimferreira]

Congratulations, wonderful job, any other words couldn’t reach this piece of art! I could not understand how and where the mast gets in!

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

There is a mast partner that sits below the deck which I didn't feature. The client is taking care of the rigging so it was left un-installed. The mast drops into the cockpit area.

[@lamorimferreira]

@@Nomadboatbuilding Dear Nomad, I’m making probably a silly question but the waterline from a boat depends from the weight and consequently the water volume occupied by this weight in the water, Archimedes buoyancy principle, then when marking the waterline in the hull without testing and without knowing the weight from the boat, it is just following the plan?

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

Yes, I placed the waterline according to the designed waterline. It worked out fine when floated. These boats are dry sailed so the waterline isn’t really important anyway.

[@lamorimferreira]

@@Nomadboatbuilding many thanks for your answer and once again, congratulations for that “piece of jewellery”!

[@oleran4569]

Mark seems a great guy. I hope he is happily sailing!

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

Yes. He’s the best kind of customer. A repeat one.

[@oleran4569]

@@Nomadboatbuilding Getting high quality work from the builder likely has a lot to do with that.

[@jasoncaldwell888]

Great boat!! Watched from the beginning!! Keep filming!!

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

Will do.

[@enginerd1985]

What a beauty. Her bright work is astonishing. My boat has sapele rub rails that just pop in the sun. I can only imagine how that sapele hull just shimmered in its first sunlight. Bravo 👏.

[@barryhansell7884]

Thank you Mark for the opportunity to follow you on this project, she really is a beauty…. Shame this 2.4m class does not allow any flexibility for keel creativity…..

[@christopherhill4209]

While the rule may not permit bulbed keels or reverse taper keels with wings, and the ballast must be removable, anything else is permitted. The aspect ratio, taper ratio, foil section, chord, tip configuration, etc are all up to the designer. Doesn't have to be a constant chord foil with a sharp edged tip as shown here.

[@tallboy3558]

Well done mark , your channel in my opinion is the most under subscribed one on KZbin , when I see how many subscribers some channels have for so little content , l wish you and your channel the growth it deserves for the future !!! I look forward to your next build keep up the good work .

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

Thank you. I can’t say I’ve any sort of viral success, that’s for sure. Slow and steady. Just like boatbuilding.

[@carlwalker7560]

I just finished watching the whole build series for this boat, she is just beautiful, and the building of her was very interesting and informative! I really hope we get to see her in action in the water sometime soon (considering the last video of the build was 10 months ago)

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

You’ll see it sail when I do. The owner has gotten himself distracted from the project. Thanks for the compliments.

[@MurfittTim]

Brilliant. A stunning piece of work. Thank you so much for videoing the build as I have learnt so much. I doubt I will ever reach the levels you have achieved but hopefully i can now get that bit closer.

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

You can do it! Just one mistake at a time.

[@neillambton4065]

That looks absolutely stunning. It shows that a lot of hard work and attention to detail has gone into it. Your workmanship speeks volumes about you, and anybody would be proud to own a boat built by your good self. Thanks for sharing the journey with us. I`m wondering whaat your next project will be?. Are you familiar with the James Wharram designed catamarans?. I think one of the Tiki designs, maybe a 23, would be a great project. Once again, thanks for allowing us to go along wioth your journey.

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

Thanks Neil. The next project is a rowing wherry of my own design but you’ll see me releasing some more videos of the previous Bouchie Dory build also. Going to mix it up for a while.

[@stephenglendenning1475]

You did grant job. Be happy as you finish 😊

[@razvanbutiac7684]

Wonderfull little boat. And what a journey... really enjoy watching you working on this.

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@tomk1762]

It’s absolutely beautiful!

[@brucekoehler276]

Lovely work Mark thanks for sharing

[@Rsama60]

Hello Marc, I just binge watched the entire built. I am a sailor not a boat builder. In fact jus a couple of days ago I sailed a yardstick regatta in my area where 2.4mR participated. I like crafts and all thing I can do with my hands so thanks for sharing to progress of the build. The series is 3 years old now, do you see any chance to make an episode 54 to show what the owner added and to see her sail on the water? Keep on the good work, I will follow more of your channel.

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

I do intend to publish and on-the-water episode but I myself have not yet seen it on the water. I'm waiting on the client to make that happen.

[@ryanhowell9257]

Truly magnificent. Sad to not see you work on her. Next project here we come

[@pierrerousseau8770]

this was an AWSOME series !!! I look forward to watching your next project.

[@TheDigger76]

Really amazing work! I am looking forward to seeing her fully kitted out on the water!

[@davidcook5994]

Beautiful craftsmanship. I'm a member of RVYC and will admire MB's boat when he completes the rigging and races her. Well done!

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

You’ll be one of the few viewers who can get a live front row seat at the launch.

[@timvukman4734]

Well done sir!!! That looks like it should be in a museum. Such quality. Truly a work of art.

[@sterlingknight8087]

You should be very proud of this boat, it's a work of art. Can't tell how much I've enjoyed watching it come together. Bravo!

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

I am, Thanks

[@darkhorsegarage9623]

Absolutely fantastic. Having watch for all this time has been a joy. The boat is a work of art.

[@jennifercash1093]

She's stunning! I sincerely hope we get to see some footage of her in action!

[@Starboatbuilder]

Hi It is totally perfect, and a fun thing to have the chance to watch the construction. The 2.4M became part of the family. Very minor update would be slightly larger dolly wheels & fwd & aft sling straps

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

Yes, I would have gone with larger wheels myself. No need for the straps though. All the weight is in the keel.

[@davidsauer8072]

Spectacular project Mark! It has been such a pleasure watching the entire building process! I particularly liked your showing all the difficult problem solving you had to go through to complete the construction! Your boat building craftsmanship is to be admired! I also hope to see her in the water!! Again, thank you for providing these videos!

[@DukeMorse]

Beautiful work.

[@gems34]

Congratulations Mark, she is splendid. Such a lovely episode to round of this incredible build!

[@spikeafrican8797]

Absolutely brilliant work Mark.

[@coronapack]

Well done my friend. She is beautiful. cheers

[@mastheadmike]

Oh man it must have felt amazing to see in in the light of day!

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

Indeed it was.

[@bgt7874]

Very beautifull! A boat to be proud of; not only for the way she looks, but for the way she was created. (She could be called Pride for that) I would love to see her under sail.

[@willisgemutlich2608]

back to the dory! isn't it 2021 or am I losing my mind? time to build another boat. I'm very excited.

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

The dory is done never finished the dory videos so I’m going to start working on those in addition to the current new build.

[@willisgemutlich2608]

@@Nomadboatbuilding that's what I'm waiting with bated breath on the edge of my seat for! gimme gimme I want I want!

[@willisgemutlich2608]

(bill murray) "what about bob?"

[@acraftman2823]

Thanks Mark.

[@leroy9979]

Great job. Congratulations.

[@LongnoseRob]

Great work! Keep us updated when she’s rigged and in the water

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

Will do!

[@glennfuller1448]

Gorgeous!

[@CraigBedell]

Superb! Absolutely enjoyed watching you craft this beauty. Wonderful craftsmanship.

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

Thanks

[@fredfishfred]

shes amazing job well done thanks for taking the time to share it with us .

[@paulslade6716]

Loved watching the entire build. She looks fast! Hope to see s follow up of her on the water.

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

Thanks for sticking with me.

[@bake162]

Gorgeous, nice work

[@rx1laser]

Great! Job Fantastic out come! Well done!

[@kevinlytle6215]

Truly a job well done! Perfect nope. Not from your perspective... but from ours... Near enough to be! Sad this is done. Like the others have requested please get some low to the water beauty shots of her smoothly cutting through the water and some in a race. Now we all are looking forward to your next build.

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

Will do Kevin. The owner will be taking his time finishing it up.

[@daffindogtown]

Amazing job well done. I well be very interested to see it on the water. Congratulations Mark.

[@deancase8951]

Wow, wow, wow! Fantastic!

[@michaelcohen68]

Simply outstanding! Bravo!

[@stephengarrison4974]

Your creation is way beyond “furniture”. The concept of making a wooden boat to meet contemporary International racing specs is as outstanding. Glad the owner said he’d like it in his living room. I’m interested in final weight numbers versus weight minimum

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

The final weight was 65 KG. There was only a minimum spec for the hull and deck materials, not the whole assembly. The rest is made up with ballast and there are rules that govern weight vs sail area too. Not my area to worry about.

[@trout4bait549]

A laborer works with his hands A craftsman works with his hands and his head But an artist works with his hands, his head and his heart. ~Unknown~ You sir are an artist

[@keithkrause3386]

Looks great ,awesome work, looking forward to seeing your next build.

[@brianrobertson6475]

Finally! The answer to the question burning in my brain. The hole in the port side... Bilge pump of course... The way home, I feel like there should have been a marching band to escort...

[@julianharms4109]

A truly beautiful boat. I can only imagine the nervousness of the owner as he tries to work out where to make the holes for all the fittings! Do you know the bare hull weight without ballast?

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

It was 65 kilograms all in if I recall.

[@leswheeler2023]

Its going to feel real strange going to an empty workshop for a while. Congtrats from NZ

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

I got it filled back up with boat almost instantly.

[@bkormoski1]

Wow fantastic work. Sorry to see it go

[@chrisulmer3925]

Bravissimo!

[@Brenner.Morgan]

Thank you!

[@skyak4493]

Now do we move on to the next Mark for rigging and racing?

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

We'll check in with him in a while and definitely see the launch but there won't be any detailed rigging videos.

[@skyak4493]

@@Nomadboatbuilding Thanks! Looking forward to your next build. Any chance of another cold mold? A much easier one (not possible to be harder).

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

@@skyak4493 no cold moulding projects on the horizon yet. Next up is glued lapstrake.

[@juliosegura7254]

Impresionante!!!

[@pmsheridan1492]

Nice boat.

[@eddybear771]

Now I gotta catch up on new material & maybe start over with the Catalina series. 😁

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

Eddy, don't forget to come for air dude!

[@eddybear771]

@Nomadboatbuilding I have a few other channels I binge watch, & I actually even take breaks for everyday life. Sometimes. Lol. Naaa.. I just like re-watching what I enjoy.

[@VAdu56]

l' Excellence existe bien...super Bravo !!

[@kevinfinke6927]

Any updates on her first voyage? Would love to see some footage of her sailing, and some comments from the owner.

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

There will be an update coming. I haven't actually seen it sail myself. There was a long drawn out process of getting the rigging done and getting the hull its class certification and official launch but that is done now. Just need some footage of it sailing to share with you folks.

[@kevinfinke6927]

@@Nomadboatbuilding Thank you. Looking forward to it!

[@timlewis9286]

How nice to see the project bear fruit! It’s lovely Mark, what’s the status on the Bouchie Dory?

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

Funny you should ask Tim. The dory has been finished and gone for over a year now but I was just working on the next episode of the series this morning. Hopefully I'll have it out for you on Sunday. I'm going to start editing the rest of the series and release episodes mixed in with other stuff as the mood strikes me.

[@ingtam]

Exquisite! I'm late to the party, but what a beauty! Has she sailed yet?

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

Not yet but we’re getting very close. It’s hitting water in a week or two.

[@ingtam]

@@Nomadboatbuilding That's good news. I'm looking forward to seeing her in the water.

[@gregoryh4601]

Hi Mark. I too Hate to see it Go, it belongs in a Sailboat Museum with a wooden Mast and rope rigging . You are 1 H of a wood craftsman. Can’t wait to see what is Next. God Bless you and Family

[@adrianianna2868]

Can we see the rigging process? Also her sailing ?

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

We’ll touch base on that and will certainly see it sailing.

[@sailingsvzara]

I don't know if you disclosed this or not, but, what was the cost to have you build this (materials/labor/etc)? Amazing work!

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

The materials for the hull was actually on low side. I don’t remember the exact amount but something between $3000 and $4000. The labour however was not low. In total I put in 800 hours.

[@benking2271]

Loved watching the build, but as someone who has raced 2.4's, the bilge outlet should of been in the transom or on the aft deck!! That position means you can't pump out on port tack and also the outlet will be very much underwater!!!

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

The choice was made by the client who has plenty of experience in these boats.

[@lanesteele240]

How many hours do you have in the boat now

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

The whole project took about 800 hours.

[@lanesteele240]

@@Nomadboatbuilding wow

[@lanesteele240]

Build time plus editing time means you made right at .17 cents per hour.

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

Hah. Feels that way. I put in at least as many hours into the videos alone.

[@cliffjamerson3107]

It’s too beautiful to put in the water, it would be in my living room and I would just sit in it listening to Pat Metheny and John Coltrane, my wife would be furious another boat at the house, although I do hit the water I love Just sitting in the driveway listening to music

[@coronapack]

i like Sikaflex 291 or sometimes 5200 for your "bedding jobs", But Sikaflex products are my go to for marine use.

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

I just emptied two tubes of the 291 LOT on the current project. I prefer the Sika over the 3M on this front.

[@tylergordon696]

Any chance of a rigging video?

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

Not sure. We’ll see if it lines up. There’s not a ton of stuff to show on that I think.

[@sdcofer52]

When I saw the driveway it all made sense.

[@daleknebel9382]

The neighbors all know now that you build boats. Which of them will be next? Easy, Fast delivery!

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

His and mine are the only driveways full of boats so I'm not too hopeful on that score.

[@thebentley71]

I would love to build a sailboat just like this, but maybe 7-8/22-24ft meters long. With a beam of around 5-6 ft wide. Kinda of like a Falmouth 22 or a Dana 24ft Pacific Seacraft. Basicly a pocket bluewater mono- hull sailboat.

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

I assume you are referring to the construction process rather than the design?

[@therarmann]

Call her Jenny; The Celtic meaning is 'lady of the people' and the Hebrew meaning is 'gracious' or 'merciful'