Preparing the sternpost for the rudder (Ep29)

Matt transforms the sternpost of Tarkine from just the back end of the boat to a fair and functioning construction, ready for a rudder.
This involves cutting a scollop shape into the aft face so the rudder will have a place to sit and rotate. This involves a lot of different tools and lots of perseverance.

[@Nena84734]

That hole saw was brilliant!

[@Lifesgood427]

Really enjoyed the problem solving, there is always another way :-) great update, followed from the start, always good to se progress, good luck from the UK

[@glennbrown1961]

Nail a sacrificial wood block in front of holesaw for the pilot. Just keep moving it down 40mm at a time. You are making progress. 😊

[@davidcogan9163]

Keep on thinking outside the box and you will succeed well done David Australia 🦘

[@aquasapien9275]

Menue du jour... Cooked drills, Wine or soup fillets, your choice, side of saw dusted boring bars and caramelized ( foggy) protective eye ware with 5 different hammer choices for desert. You both know how to serve it up. Put it on the map to visit in Hawaii. Big love from Big Island.

[@yexacom]

Very good video again. And I like expecially the yacht style what they are building. The design and style of this yacht is nice. Thank you for sharing with us this fantastic yacht project.

[@rolandtb3]

Some ingenuity and using what you have, gets the job done eventually. Lots of elbow grease but satisfied once completed.

[@MrMichaelcurran]

It's winter down under, I forgot. You guys are working in the harshest conditions. A brave couple without a doubt. All the best.

[@corypride5096]

Very watchable! Good lighting, good proportions for speaker with background. Nice mix of words and work. They will send you a plaque when you get to 10K subs. I reckon before the end of the year.

[@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River]

Thankyou!

[@geoffwright7110]

Matt great job, tenacious at its highest and exploring the use of at hand tools. Coming along fine.

[@Nena84734]

You’re just full of brilliant ideas today!!! So nice spending time with you too!

[@iefkelena]

You're growing a boat! So nice to watch. Can't wait for the next episode!

[@ronmiller1981]

Great perseverance in figuring out how to over come the obstacles. As we say here in Texas: there's more than one way to skin a cat! Keep up the good work.

[@hughmaxwell8143]

A lot of us would’ve cut the rudder channel on the bench instead of the boat. The same people always thank me for my timely thoughts.

[@rickwhite3757]

Looking good, your'e now one of favourite boat building channels. Keep it up and the channel will grow.

[@jurisvilde2151]

You’re doing really well.

[@andrewmartin4005]

Admire your ingenuity. Cheers

[@markpalmer5311]

Most resourceful! Howdy from Texas. 109 yesterday! I’m jealous of the vest and stocking cap.

[@malliz1]

Nicely done mate think I would have routed out a chanel first but you got it done

[@fonhollohan2908]

You should grab yourself one of those clear shields that flip up like a welding helmet. They work well instead of glasses and they protect your eyes, mouth complete face, bigtime.

[@MurfittTim]

A nice bit of engineering. Having that scallop is going to allow a very close fit for the rudder and a really smooth water flow. The boat will be able to ghost along without leaving a ripple.

[@arthurjacobs9330]

Three little tips that may come in handy for some occasions. If using a ship auger bit with a worm screw, have a second bit without the worm screw to finish the hole and prevent blowout. When using a hole saw, stop when the pilot bit protrudes and finish the hole from the other side. When driving bolts, use a pneumatic hammer drill on hammer and an old blown out bit without the spade to drive them through. Work saver.

[@stevedunford7632]

Saw a guy today improve his hole boring by using an impact driver.

[@williamwoolcock]

Looks like a cast cutting saw.

[@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River]

Yep she’s a beauty!

[@Jacob-W-5570]

You could've done that with a plane, a plane with a convex bottom/blade edge. to get a concafe result. But this works too.

[@slowerpicker]

Who would have guessed that leaf rakes and soda bottles were essential shipwright’s tools?

[@janhellinck6830]

very ingenious, i like it

[@frederickszalay1484]

Ingenious!

[@stevedunford7632]

Drill may just be the brushes need replacing.

[@gregknipe8772]

amazing

[@dnomyarnostaw]

Just watching Sailing Project Atticus, series 8, episode 27, where he is installing a blower to overcome alternator overheating in Greek heat. Might be a good addition for that confined engine box you are building . What days are you at the shed ?

[@johnod1955]

I was wondering do you know how many gallons/liters of epoxy you've used in the boat so far?

[@rogerbayzand4455]

There is a parcel for Obie at Huonville post shop.

[@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River]

Oh my goodness that is too sweet! Obie can not wait until they open tomorrow. He's never received a parcel before. We are so excited to pick it up!!

[@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River]

Obie and I were so touched by your parcel and letter! We absolutely loved it. I've filmed Obie unwrapping his present and I will add it to one of the coming videos so you can see his excited reaction to your sweet words and tasty present!

[@markroberts2822]

Cutaway=cutwater?

[@SH-sc9or]

A hole saw with an extended stem lead by a (steel, PVC, wooden) guide/pipe would have probably done the job. Haha, 2 secs later you started using a hole saw...

[@MikeAG333]

Use a gouge, not a chisel!

[@MrPetrvershinin]

[@jthepickle7]

All these boats are the same! - bow at the front, rudder in the back...I'd like to see a like more creativity! I see a sanding form (soup can) that is nearly a meter long, long enough to broach the propeller cut-out. To ensure a straight 'scallop' for the rudder to fit.