NO Wear & Tear for the Cutlass Bearing on Our Home Built Catamaran (MJ Sailing - Ep 297)

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We want little to no movement for our stern tube and cutlass bearing
Matt and I have been continuing a lot of our work underneath the boat and in the engine beds.
Last week we were able to bond the stern tube to the skeg, but it was slightly off, which is going to make for more work finishing it. We did not want the same problem on the port side! Luckily we have Colby's laser to help us from start to finish.
Using our regular laser level to line up the template exactly within the engine bed, we then found the placement for the stern tube, and how the skeg will sit in it. Matt bonds the skeg to the hull with thickened resin, and we let it cure overnight. While that's going on though, we're able to glass around both the stern tube and skeg over on the starboard side.
As far as my other work, I'm still finishing up touchups with our epoxy fairing compound so we can get the next layers of primer on the hulls. One big change is that on the starboard hull, our next coat of primer will be done with Awl Quick, which will be the last primer we use before paint.
We hope you enjoy!
Much love,
Jessica, Matt & Georgie
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Videos made by Jessica, featuring Matt and Georgie.
00:00 - Touching up the owner's hallway
01:50 - Laser setting the engine mount & stern tube
05:43 - Fairing is messing with my head, so I meditate
08:36 - Glassing the port skeg to the hull
10:55 - Come see us at the Newport Boat Show!
11:48 - We have new fiberglass & we don't like it
13:13 - When will we prime & paint?
15:59 - Closing
Music:
Aeons- Mattias Tell
Breathe In, Breathe Out - Mattias Tell
I'll Be Me - Penny Lane
Lock Stock - The Big Let Down
Pins and Needles - Staffan Carlen
Shadow Work - Bjurman
Pandemonium (Tribute Version) - The Mondays
Camera equipment used:
- Panasonic Lumix GH5
- Shure VP83F shotgun microphone - amzn.to/2rsIHLL
- GoPro Hero8
Previous Boats: 1983 Trisalu 37 - custom aluminum, built in Quebec (Elements of Life) Where we've been: 2.5 year refit in Indiantown,
Florida; Abacos, Bahamas; St. Barth's; St. Maarten; Antigua; Saba; Azores; Ireland; Scotland; Norway; England 1989
Sabre 34 Targa (Serendipity)
Where We Sailed Her: U.S. - Bahamas - Jamaica - Cuba - Cayman Islands - Honduras - Guatemala - Belize - Mexico - Bermuda - Azores - Madeira - Canary Islands - Sint Maarten - BVI's - USVI's
Editing software: Adobe Premier Pro
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Chapters

[@MJSailing]

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[@eb1888.]

Fairing. Instead of using the flexible yellow applicator from the autobody industry, meant to accommodate curved car surfaces, look at drywall tools for walls. Those metal flexible joint knives are meant for flat surfaces. 6 and 12" stainless versions would cut your need for multiple layers and sandings. And stay a a 45 degree angle to the wall for finishing. This gives you more control over the amount of material you apply. Less angle when you're looking to fill and blend over a larger depression.

[@wanderingwombas]

I said the same thing when they started, now I find it hard to watch. Also too many adds😪

[@lfaf9509]

@@wanderingwombas Honestly its possible they didn't see your comment, though they have responded to a few of mine, this tip might be insanely helpful for them honestly. It could save them months of work honestly, maybe you folks should just say it a couple times on every video, until they respond to you..

[@Naturalook]

that little tranquil voice that is supposed to reduce stress, would drive me crazy, and ssttrreess mmee oouutt lliikkee ccrraazzyy!!!

[@MJSailing]

Really? Lol. I find it incredibly soothing.

[@extremelydave]

Jess, I have to respect how you keep at the coves...my mind would have imploded at this point, so give yourself some extra gold stars....

[@MJSailing]

Extra gold stars, and a stiff drink after dinner, lol. It's only worth it now because we can see all the improvement with each new coat of primer that goes on.

[@rolandtb3]

Precision. Frequent breaks. Changing work routines.

[@TheJeffrey575]

A little faring, sanding and priming! Awesome!

[@MJSailing]

The never ending task, haha.

[@karlfair]

Nice work guys. I'm impressed how well you work through the heat. The layout location is a nice addition.

[@swimmingbird243]

Honestly im never tired of seeing you guys sanding, painting, or faring. I'm sure you guys are definitely sick of it, but I know that it's part of the process. I've been watching you both since the kit arrived and i look forward to every video! Much love from Appleton WI and i can send you some cheese curds haha

[@MJSailing]

Thank you so much for following us every week! 😍

[@Neilhuny]

WI? That means 'Women's Institute' to me - jam making, pretty lace, and interesting lectures in community centres, perhaps with a slide-show if you are lucky

[@swimmingbird243]

@@Neilhuny Wisconsin. Lol.

[@Mark-jp9dz]

I am constantly amazed by how much you do in the work for the yacht. My ex didn't know which end of the screwdriver to hold, let alone anything resembling effort. You have a lovely vessel that will give you years of pleasure.

[@tonydias9130]

Been following you since your first trip to the Azores. Hoping to come by and say hello while you're in Newport, RI. Southeastern, MA and RI are the heart of the Azorian immigrant community. If you miss any of the Azorian food, here is your chance.

[@goleafsgo8496]

I totally get all of the extra care that is required when assembling things like the prop shaft tubes and ensuring they are perfect. However these are things certainly as a viewer I would have thought a "kit" would have addressed making assembly easier for the installers? Again though its not a criticism of the manufacturer its just a reality that a build like this is not simply a "snap together" or "place and play" project. Incredible work as always you two. 😊

[@danmcbride6258]

You are both so very patient and dedicated with the Build

[@dylanwebb421]

So, I have been a fan of MJ Sailing since (I think?) 2018/2019. I am constantly in admiration as to your determined dedication in your efforts to produce such a beautiful catameran. The sheer willpower to move on day after day is staggering. Your attention to detail (which never seems to have let up) is breathtaking. But then again, why should I be surprised when you had previously demonstrated this with the rebuild of "Elements". The pair of you - I hold in awe.

[@MJSailing]

Thanks Dylan for the kind words. We're lucky in that we both know what we want, and are willing to do what it takes to make that happen....without pushing the other person's boundaries.

[@karitane]

What you are doing is amazing. I can imagine what it is like to keep on doing it. Keep pushing through the mental barriers.

[@netpackrat]

Keep on keeping on. You have clearly embraced the suck, and will come through it with a great looking and performing boat.

[@hnschef]

Love your project. Just an idea, but to keep that line straight, try hot gluing a board beneath it, then running a Sanding block above it to get the top plane flat. Move the board, reglue it above the line, then sand in the same manner, below the board, to keep the line perfectly straight. Just a thought.

[@rayboucher479]

Assuming you have already checked the motor beds are on centreline of hulls can you not measure the distance from the centreline of the two engine beds and the centreline of the two stern tubes to check if parallel. Set front of engine beds level to each other and stern tubes level to each other. Then the degree of inclination can be set and the motors shimmed for best alignment. I am sure you will be doing a better alignment on your boat than most manufacturers are doing on the boats they are building. Keep the good work up !

[@johnkelly7264]

Could I recommend that you use laser safe glasses when working with ANY laser source... at 2:45 the line right across your face and eyes.... Such a huge amount of quality work so far. At 14:54, how about a quick light squirt of primer to more easily see surface and any imperfections. Subbed here.

[@killerrush77]

iv seem to lost your channel for a while now, but MAN! you guys are killing it! dont give up, you can do it!

[@mauriceryton]

Good to see you taking the time to pay attention to your overall well being. That is very important. Good for you.

[@guyvessieres8902]

Courage. WE are human with forces and limits. Thats normal. You have very well succeed your project. We are with you. Bravo.

[@stevecrombie5357]

I love you guys and I haven't canceled my subscription and I check on every post, but you're right, I can't watch you sanding for another minute. Good luck. ❤🙏

[@webheadusa9377]

MJ got a mention from Teal (Onboard Sailing) when he was sanding walls in a forward area. You are known far and wide. :¬) Webhead USA

[@MJSailing]

Are we the *new* Oh Glorious Sanding? Lol

[@webheadusa9377]

Do you aspire to have a Mads' Oh Glorious Sanding" t-shirt, or do you want to play Linh & Teal's "Thickened Epoxy" drinking game? Or play Linh & Teal's game while wearing Mads' tee? :¬) Webhead USA

[@netpackrat]

@@MJSailing Before you are done, when people bring up Oh Glorious Sanding, folks will be like, Mads who?

[@jaredjohnson8553]

Can you imagine? Some day you're going to be able to go a week or so without wearing a respirator and your face won't know what to do with itself! I imagine it must feel like Groundhog Day over and over again, but I promise when we see these weekly glimpses at it we can see progress being made. You're doing great!

[@SteifWood]

I've been with you since you fitted the stern tube on Daze Off and when you had forgotten to put the nuts on for the tracker. Fairing and sanding to perfection seems to be in your blood, just remember good is good enough sometimes ...

[@JakobEngl]

Great video

[@chono5894]

bon courage ! 🙏🙏

[@robertzalnis3162]

i was in the custom paint business for a while and I always use hard blocks when sanding, even curved surfaces. Foam blocks only follow the waviness you are trying to eliminate. I would use long doll rods like a cut off broom stick to sand those coves, wrapping the sand paper around the rod about 6" long would speed up your intended results. Do the long surfaces first and then touch up the corners. Remember, it is a boat not a grand piano, good enough is the result and move forward.

[@paulmadden4090]

Keep believing guys. Week by week, you are making progress. I won't ask how many times you have wondered why you didn't buy a 'ready to sail' boat, but it will be worth it in the end, and you will have a way better boat than that aforementioned 'ready to sail' boat, that will have been in for numerous refits by now.

[@MJSailing]

That's an easy to answer question - less than a handful. It's a tough gig, we won't lie. But we absolutely love it. And we're going to be so in love with this boat when we're finished. 😍

[@williamwhaley7842]

Lots of work! Looking good!

[@MJSailing]

Thank you!! Really excited to get the next coat of primer on in these areas. 😃

[@richardp1522]

MJS hi from Alberta Canada. I've been watching your build since day one and in every episode both of you amaze me with your level of determination and skill. It's looking great !!!. Thanks for taking us along with you. The camera set ups and editing is a project itself.

[@johnclark2660]

When you say "the last," it reminds me of the preacher when he say a "now lastly," and he lasts and lasts. The Preacher 😘

[@MJSailing]

Honestly, I don't think it will ever be the last. 🤣👍

[@timothyodonnell8591]

Love to see the progress! You guys are doing great!

[@MJSailing]

Thank you so much!

[@rickcreel3657]

install engines finish outside head south on to Green Cove SpringsFll to haul out and finish. liveaboard showers restrooms long term storage

[@kenwoodfl]

For inside bull nose corners, try a flexible coving blade. It is very forgiving.

[@richb313]

You guys are still making progress.

[@theconfessionsof_a]

One day you'll miss the fairing, coving and sanding 😉😇

[@BigfootGoforth]

Measure down and attach a straight guide above the line, equal to your plastic spreader hitting the corner. Carve a single spreader into the shape you wish, so that you can hold it at a 40 to 50° angle and get your line using the guide for spacing. Butter up the seam gently, barely a skim coat. And then carefully run your line in a single even pull. You need to gently pull away about 3/4 of the way down and switch to the other side after cleaning your plastic scraper. Come back from the other side with the same motion and as you cross your previous lines end gently peel back via angle rotation and then lift away in one spot so that it is easy to sand flat. Ideally there's a slight pucci Audi where the over out is. I thought about changing the poochie outie, but thought better of it😅

[@chronoboat11]

If you farm out the really big jobs like painting it will save yourselves a big big chunk of time. You've proved to yourselves you know how to paint. Let some do the rest. No sham in farming out the really big jobs. Yall have done the biggest job of all already.

[@retireordont]

Hang in there guys❤🎉

[@MJSailing]

The good news is, every week it looks just a little bit better!

[@bubbleobill267]

Fair lady. A great name for your boat….:D

[@MJSailing]

Ha! That is a good name.

[@brianmay530]

That voice would make me jump in the bay and breath water!

[@kenwoodfl]

When you’re mudding off angles, snap a chalk line, place a long mud blade on one side of the line and mud to that blade from the other side. Let dry then repeat on the other side.

[@Neilhuny]

Less than 2 minutes in and your music selection is always massively better than any other sailing channel! The 'Pandemonium (Tribute Version) - Mondays feat. Hanna Stone' at the end is *ALWAYS* worth waiting for - and knowing the story behind it is all the more poignant. Someone has a great ear for truly great music (that doesn't bust the bank), Jess I bet many other channels wish they had nabbed it first. The bit between the beginning and end were great, too!

[@rayboucher479]

Maybe cut a spreader to the degree on your wall and fare off a level or straight edge. This should give you a straight centre line then sand to level and fare again but stay away from established line and do not modify your straight line.

[@peterkane5485]

Jess, I know you can "do this"!!!

[@MJSailing]

Thank you!

[@jamesstublen6098]

That great that you are aligning the motor to the shaft, but what about trueness with the hull? Are they tracking strait with each other? Seems to me you doing it backwards.

[@stevetash5032]

Sanding Sanding sanding

[@stephenmason8172]

Imagine if you had gone with the schionnings. You would be fairing the whole outside of the hulls.

[@MJSailing]

So incredibly happy that is not the case. 😬

[@rayboucher479]

Is there a certain finish or degree on the back of stern tube support to get the least turbulence or is it insignificant ? No knowing I would think you would want the least turbulence possible heading into the prop but then I see all the bulbous bows and just do not know. I am sure you will research this and hopefully give us a blurb or talk on this.

[@svhulda6157]

Nothing turnes out as planned. Som ten mins. of meditation makes mind recharge :-) Laser makes allignement very smooth indeen. When I built my boat, lazer was something very expensive. So a piece of string did the trick.

[@timothyhodgkiss9051]

why dont you use automotive type thin carpet to cover most of interior or where you want/need ?

[@MJSailing]

To be honest, we're just not fond of that look.

[@chrisdowning1528]

May i suggest to Cut your angle in your squeegee to match the angle then pull your filler along the cove parallel not 90º to cove. wrap a dowel with your sand paper. good luck.

[@MrWoodshoes]

So with the latest escalation of orca activity, how confident are you of the struts being up to the challenge ?

[@MrJJSimonds]

You should name your new dingy Sandy... in honor of all the sanding done on this craft....

[@Cubamara]

No labor shortage in Vietnam. The Frenchy's factory building floors must look like ant hills when nobody is there to video.

[@MJSailing]

Actually labor is a huge issue in Vietnam. It's why Seawind is building boats in Turkey.... They couldn't get experienced builders.

[@Cubamara]

@@MJSailing Stats show many companies leaving China for Vietnam in recent months. Child Slave Labor is not what it once was. Most impressed by these Frenchy's engineering. Your painful building memories will go away with time. No floating creek festival, and no wall coverings that end up making cabins smell like butt holes is good. Paying for it with your health... No Bueno, Pas bien, İyi değil

[@billyhaney5002]

When do you hope to have your boat finished and in the water,

[@williamirwin9622]

I know this may sound like heresy, but have you ever considered hiring a couple of professional fiberglass body folks, (corvette shop techs in their off time) to finish the surface prep work. I give you all the credit in the world for what you are doing and the progress you have made, but you could really leap frog the progress, with some basic help. Peace, Prayers, and Strength.

[@w8stral]

Eternal sanding and fairing is why you use liners inside the hull or you spackle spray it just like mud work in a home. Easy to finish or you get the final finish in a MOLD!!! IF you are so worried about weight on a CRUISING boat which is NOT a RACE boat, just add more mast height. Life is too short.

[@MJSailing]

We have the rest of our lives to sail. And we've found out now, afer 11 years of the nomadic life, that we can only cruise for 3 years before getting the itch to take a break and do some kind of project. Plus the weight concerns aren't necessarily for high speeds, but for traveling in light winds.

[@caracamano71]

🙏👍

[@scottbroyles2114]

so i'm guessing .. at current rate, 2 years until she's on the water?

[@notwhatiwasraised2b]

Fiberglass and other repairs will never seem like a big deal again Salty sailors can meditate in weather

[@kevinmountford4541]

Do the boat yard go to these standards when aligning there stern tubes?

[@fairwinds9630]

The boat yard has a moulded engine base, with a steel Jig for shaft alignment , so engine bay is now done in 1.5 days , The first max 44 with inboards we did very similar to the way MJ is doing it took around 5 days as we where also sorting rudder and options. It explains why many builders only offer sail drives, very easy to place in.

[@kevinmountford4541]

@@fairwinds9630 thanks for the info, as a process engineer (sad i know) i find these details of interest.

[@BigfootGoforth]

And why aren't you using long boards for the sanding? You'll never get it smooth with a small touch point...

[@comeandtravel1]

As one who has painted much...don't get too myopic, no one, except you, are going to see some imperfections.

[@MJSailing]

Exactly - and we'll be staring at it every single day, haha.

[@ambydaly5713]

You need to check on the plans what the manufacture tolerances are , otherwise you will be going around the houses for ever. So long as you work within the tolerances you will be ok. There is no point in working to zero unless you can afford to double or treble the work.

[@niccat7051]

It's easy to get OCD

[@ghostflier520]

Thank god for the fast forward button, that rediculous "meditation" crap got old very fast.

[@kaskl5403]

So much sanding.

[@MJSailing]

At times it's a cathartic task, and other times it's maddening, lol.

[@AlbanAuzeill]

You should not show door locker codes, like shower X 3 4 1 ... 😉

[@MJSailing]

I intentionally left out the first digits , haha

[@ambydaly5713]

You should know by now no matter how hot it is when using fibre glass cover up all of your body including legs. There is nothing worse than particles of fibreglass on your body.

[@johnmayer3433]

I do have the greatest respect for your determination but I don't understand why each and every surface has to be sanded primed sanded a.s.o. Why not use nice liners where possible and approriate ? Saved you hundreds of hours.

[@MJSailing]

Hundreds of hours, but liners would add a lot of unwanted extra weight. We got this boat for light winds, and if we can keep the weight low, we should be able to sail at wind speed up to 13-14 knots. 😃

[@Scott-uo7ns]

Ignorance talking here but why don’t you all use vacuum bags for those??

[@MJSailing]

The amount of plastic waste from vacuum bagging drives us crazy. Plus, it's really not needed for something where hand lamination is fine.

[@svveritas9704]

Way too many commercials … won’t bother to watch any more… sorry.

[@MJSailing]

No problem

[@ourv9603]

Jess, Home Built? You guys are not building this boat at your home. What you are doing is assembling a SELF BUILT boat. Wheres Georgie Girl? !

[@kenandzana]

Let the peace of GOD guard your heart and mind and put all this heathen nonsense away. 🙏🙏🙏🙏ONLY

[@BobSmith-st1wq]

make sure you breath from the bottom of your lungs not the top

[@The_Riddler21]

👌 ❤