Brupeg's First Project! Training Australian Navy Cadets Ep. 369

OUR FIRST PROJECT, it's happening!
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In this episode we detail what it is and what we will be doing with our work with the Australian Navy Cadets.
We have a LOT of prep work still do to on Brupeg to get her ready for Cadets to be running all over her decks and the electrics are still an ongoing project.
Damon is back and forth a few times on the boat sorting the last few pieces of the new electrical install plus solving a dilemma which had us stumped.
Duncan has organised a week with us (next episode) to solve a few BruNet challenges we have found as part of the new electronics system, and with that and a few building jobs for Dame, the boat will be ready for our first project.
We are really grateful to be here and enjoying being tied up alongside the Navy Cadet training facility.
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[@markjennings2315]

Pleasantly surprised to see you can work with Navy cadets without needing a boat in survey.

[@ProjectBrupeg]

I don’t think it would be any boat. That they have followed us and be onboard to sign us off made it possible.

[@gbthecamper458]

I am so pleased that your first project is working to the Australia Navy to develop future naval officers and or better citizens and future leaders in the community. The cadet program is excellent and an active program here in Canada. You are both awesome. 🇨🇦

[@TasmanianViking]

While at TS Bundaberg go to the Storeroom and ask for a long wait and a tin of striped paint. Congratulations on reaching this milestone to everyone involved.

[@michaelmcclown5593]

And a glass hammer.

[@carlT1986]

How about asking for a can of relative bearing grease

[@carlT1986]

Or a gallon of prop wash

[@AusPatriot]

I'm sure the LCDR would appreciate that

[@bootsnall8996]

As an former Air Training Corps cadet, and unable to have a lot of time around aircraft it was disappointing. The chance you folks are going to give these cadets will be a life time memory that they will cherish. Congratulations on getting involved with our future leaders.

[@douglaswitt4581]

Awsome moment guys been following since the bow was repaired i cant miss a brupeg moment best wishes to you guys and the crew from an old us marine uuuurahhh!

[@loxbex]

Fantastic! Great! Brupeg is Navy approved for education - what more can you want after this job. Well done!

[@pagegreer5081]

IT WHAT YOU ALL WANTED. Congratulations And hope it just the beginning.

[@seanchristie7150]

Fantastic episode, such an awesome opportunity for Brupeg and the both of you to give back to the town and prospective Navy personnel

[@christopherforsyth5284]

10 years went by fast ! I found Brupeg around episode #3 when I moved from America to live with my wife in LATIVA. Seeing the trials and tribulations of the restoration inspired me to persevere in fixing up my new family's cottage farm . Hand made house during Soviet occupation.

[@fowletm1992]

They've been making videos about 6yrs, they were working on it 4yrs before they started KZbin Still can't believe we've been watching 6yrs

[@graemeeyre8933]

Another great episode. What a great idea giving back to the cadets. The next generation of sailors. Keep up the great work

[@ThePhoenix1613]

A hinged caprail to close the transom doors might be a solution… congrats on the first project 🎉

[@darrenjohnson4482]

Exactly what I was going to say.

[@johnwest219]

10 years of blood, sweat, and tears. Congratulations to you and all your supporters. Enjoy your newfound success you have earned it

[@makeitwork583]

Great to see Brupeg starting to work!!! What a long journey it’s been, well done you two, seriously. I became a Patreon member again the other day, and I hope to see you at the next round table! Be well.

[@ProjectBrupeg]

We saw that Paul. Awesome to have you back, look forward to seeing you at the next round table

[@neiltheplayer]

Excellent choice for a first project. Congrats and good luck. Thank you for posting

[@HavocStylesJoe]

6:30 Nice reading the water captain. 🖖🛥

[@nealrcn]

Happy to see the plan working.

[@davidtorcello3765]

Well Done... Champions !

[@110Griff]

I love how this story is evolving, really happy for you all x

[@mairebecca]

So happy for you guys . Well done 😊and greetings from Ireland

[@kiwi_welltraveled4375]

So proud for you guys A major milestone reached Now all that blood sweat and tears is coming to fruition The world is a better place for having you both setting such a great example and willingness to help others Massive Respect Leave, Same or Better, Everything Be Kind ☮️🙋🏻‍♂️

[@MrPropanePete]

Ten years. The endurance and determination you two have is astounding. Well done.

[@nigeldlm]

Absolutely stoked for yous and this amazing project !

[@bobuncle8704]

So excited for the future.

[@Vara169]

you would benefit hugely with a bow thruster. I had a 40ft 8 ton launch with a Cummins 6BTA, it was a pig to move around in a wind, you have much more windage. I fitted a bow thruster, it transformed the maneuverability. even once gave me steering when I lost the rudder cable in a marina!

[@1425race]

You can be very proud of your achievement completing the rebuilding of a sunken wreck into a fine ocean-going vessel. You have been very quiet about where you are heading when you leave Bunderburg. I predict an ocean crossing, am I correct?

[@jt822]

Glad to see Jess is better, if you would install a larger diameter wheel at the helm, you wouldn't have to turn it so much . If you ever pull the ship out of the water you should install a water jet bow thruster. Have a great day

[@stephen6378]

Excellent news!

[@rickswanberg4995]

Perhaps a piece of "U" channel spanning both aft gates would make a good lock. Hinge it on one gate and put a latch or pin on the other to secure it. Working with the Navy Cadets might get you an extension with immigration.

[@pmacgowan]

Aaahh welding, now I know its a brupeg episode 🙂... You guys are such a wonderfull couple, go kiwis

[@jamesngahere4179]

Dear Jess and Damon..whadda fantastic its been from sunken Brupeg to today..Damon fabricator extraordinaire..and everything else..and the veritable brains and super woman Jess at your side.. Fare thee well and fair weather in your travels.. 🫵🇳🇿🇦🇺🫶👈

[@claywalker2938]

Jess, Dame - Thank you for all of the things you do - But I think/feel investing the time and effort into young people is so important for our and their future - The time invested is never wasted and even if the results are not immediate they will pay dividends in the future. Best wishes form Clay (UK).

[@taleg1]

You should think about changing that double door solution to a single side opening door as that would be easier to lock and limit how could be opened. Doing so would let you create a stop on the outside for instance so the door could only be opened inwards and dine right a lock could then be easily be applied so that it wouldn't be in the way at all. Maybe a spring loaded lock that would auto lock the door if closed would be good.

[@o0Hotiron0o]

From the depths she has been raised, reworked, repurposed and Reborn! All the best.

[@salisbury1944]

Gate locks - a suitably sized inverted stainless steel U channel from one side of one bulkhead to the other - welded/hinged on one side - would solve the problem for both the single and double gate. No latches or holes in the deck. A similar set up is used for kid proof gates in kindergarten playgrounds in Sweden... A spring loaded bolt holds the free end in place when closed... Something similar could be used on the other side when open...

[@bishopkinlyside8477]

Hi Damo, and jess I just want to thank you for your heart you’re just a wonderful couple and I really appreciate you both. Thank you for helping in stretching your hands out to help the Navy cadets is just wonderful. Hopefully one day I will be able to meet you in person that is one of my great desires, unfortunately I lost a leg in a truck accident and 2018 doesn’t stop me from having a bit of fun like going camping riding a motorbike etc etc. Anyway enough about me. Keep up the good work. Really appreciate you guys Cliff from Logan City Queensland Australia

[@chrisevans8455]

GOOD LUCK TO YOU BOTH. (Brew Pig is indeed a mighty ship.)

[@jmpersonal2402]

BRILLIANT job - a project that was done with passion....

[@aaronp1434]

Hi Damian - professional insulator here in Canada - By the looks of your “heat wrap” it’s either fibreglass insulation or man made mineral fibre such as rockwool that is inside the silicone impregnated blanket. Either of these will experience a “burn off” of binders during initial heat up. Unless it continues over time- it won’t be an issue. If it is indeed burn off then it will stop after a few hours at operating temperature. Cheers Aaron

[@ProjectBrupeg]

Thanks Aaron, cheers Jess

[@mikebills9343]

Very exited for you both ! You’ve done a brilliant job of bringing Brupeg back from the dead . 100% respect you deserve , well done , enjoy all you’ve worked for .

[@mikeskelly2356]

I've always wondered why larger vessels with a single engine don't have a small pair of 'auxiliary' rudders just forward of the prop that remain in neutral until reverse is engaged. then they work in unison with the main rudder, but the prop wash is deflected to move the aft port or starboard even with little forward motion of the hull. The pivots can be welded on and the 'rudderettes' linked with a bar so only one hole needs to be made in the bottom. It would take a fair bit of engineering, but I know you guys could gin up something cheap and workable!

[@MuzzleMike]

Beautiful people and a beautiful boat ! Great News ! Thank you so much for your hard work and letting us come along on the journey with you . I feel honored to have been able to been with you . Even if I have not commented much . Thank you !

[@ProjectBrupeg]

Thank you very much!

[@loxbex]

2:29 for inspirational purpose only: my 10m Riverboat (Rhine, Germany) doesn’t care about rudderposition aswell when backing up. BUT it doesn’t help much to turn the rudder in the „I’d really love to go in that“-direction either. So I just let the rudder hard in the anticipated/needed direction for the forward pushes. It does not only prevent a helm-exercise if you have a quite stiff steering system… does anyone seem to have one of those 🫣 it gives you a much quicker reaction when stopping/going forward aswell. But best of it: even when she’s still floating backward without in gear. You can give her a light push (in idle forward) in the wished direction without stopping her totally to steer her. Try it - you be surprised how you can make the best (quick turn) out of the worst (no reaction when going astern)

[@vanDeudekom]

Perfect words. Oh btw it works great.

[@rolandtb3]

The smiles and sparkles says it all. A renewed sense of purpose.

[@Muffinrando]

Congrats

[@gillyb333]

❤Wonderful congratulations ❤ I've watch from the 1st video I'm so proud of you both ❤

[@johnnelson5749]

So good well done

[@bruceturner5199]

I was a naval cadet at TS Waireka in Dunedin, New Zealand when I was a young fella. It was a rewarding part of my life.

[@quarlow1215]

What looks better on the resume than a Naval endorsement. This project will be far reaching into your vision for Brupeg. Great opportunity. Congrats

[@fonhollohan2908]

I'm so happy for you guy's been watching your channel from the start, and this new adventure chokes me up. You deserve all the support you can get and give to others, Looks really good on you both and all those who have come along and have helped you from the very start. Congrats.

[@kourtneykerr3517]

Been watching you guys for years. I’ve grown to love you both. Your dedication and work ethic is truly inspiring. ALL the best to you two!

[@rtaardvark8086]

Hooray, to Jess and Dame! An awesome example of hard work paying off. Beautiful work by beautiful people.

[@nickmedcalf9223]

What rain , that's a British summer. you should light up the BBQ.

[@jonathanworthing6278]

Job well done

[@nevilleberghofer6791]

the team has done an amazing job on Brupeg which i have followed from the very first episode

[@jdellis6511]

Great work you guy's. Would a bigger stirring wheel make for quicker response at the helm?

[@MarkGardiner-j9u]

I just want to thank you Damien and Jess for reminding to hold onto my dream and stay focused on it., regards Mark ❤

[@MichaelCuthbertson-zl6in]

You Guys are true LEGENDS! Well done! Happy and safe travels.

[@BillyBob38846]

Congratulations guy's finally finished! It's been a long road and alot of work and now Brupeg is joining the Australian Navy. Great video! See yall on the next one so take care until then. 👍

[@kevinmartin3859]

Well done Damien Jess and the Brupeg on your achievement 😊😊

[@oyou812]

Congratulations 🎊 and I know you've got this! 👍

[@ProjectBrupeg]

Thank you so much!!

[@myfavoritemartian1]

GRATS! It is about time both of you got to have some fun!

[@gregkuyava9335]

So thrilled! What an amazing journey so far.

[@dgr8t1]

The start up makes that engine sound like a purring kitten! Beautiful sound! Launch systems “not yet” lol! Get-r-done!

[@oregoncouger]

Doing exactly what you said you would do

[@brendanaengenheister5351]

It would be good if you could spend the next ten years keeping Jess from hurting herself again, all the best.

[@markweiss6222]

One of the most inspirational projects ever bet you can't wait to get out there

[@chuxmix65]

Train the recruits for oops. Good training. Expect the unexpected!

[@joequirke1288]

It’s great to hear and see your excitement in your next chapter cheers

[@christopherkise]

this is it.

[@ronaldharmon9891]

----> 14.1 hours on the engine TIME FOR REBUILD 😂

[@mungbean84]

Just check that new ignition switch light if it's an LED it may cope with 24V no problem.

[@ProjectBrupeg]

Thanks, will have a look

[@JaySea1069]

Right On! Cheers from the Pine Tree State

[@alexscott]

Nice to see all your hard work is now paying off, I have followed your progress with great interest sitting in my bedroom in North East England wishing I was young again and able to participate in a project like this. Great people thanks very much for you efforts

[@BoroBootBoy]

Well said. NE England here too.

[@nautichunt84]

Spends 10 years building an ocean smashing beast then the first trip is inland 😂, jokes aside though it is great to see you finally reaping the rewards

[@ProjectBrupeg]

And what a journey. We measured it yesterday. 1.2nm…

[@nautichunt84]

@@ProjectBrupeg hope you took shifts on watch 🤣🤣🤣

[@ProjectBrupeg]

We pulled an all nighter but we got it done

[@andrewgrant3470]

Ohh no Damian has joined the bin cult! That’s one step from entering the daily 9-5 grind good thing Brupeg is almost ready to set off. 😂

[@stephenwebb3069]

Congrats, a lot of hard work.Well done.

[@robinhodgkinson]

Well done guys. Exciting times - none more worthy! A good start for the CV. Of course we’ll be looking for everything being “ship shape” from now on. You have to set a good example…

[@dennisash7221]

Awesome to see Brupeg ready for it's first project, you guys must be enjoying that feeling of success, now it can only go better and better.

[@Dartguyjw]

F-ing cool!

[@ProjectBrupeg]

Feijoa is a strong word but yes, we completely agree with you

[@billgoodman2794]

Awesome. Way to go. Good luck.

[@Ruairi.C]

As a latch for the side gates, you could use a simple piece of "U" channel that just locks the 2 doors against each other? Secured on one side with a pivot, and long enough to extend onto the other gate . Very simple solution

[@dcallan812]

Fantastic 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 well done guys 2x👍

[@leland4286]

You two are amazing!

[@SAILS149]

It so great to see the joy on your faces. Such a huge project and you got it done wow! Cheers warren

[@waynerudiger1756]

I'm so excited and happy for you! Wonderful to see all your hard work about to pay off!

[@JulianBuss]

Wow 10 years.. and I think I'm with you for four years. Thank you so much for all the inspiration, the hard work, the engineering.. I learned a lot from you. Congratulations to this first project which is quite a milestone: Going from building to using and enjoying (not that the work on the boat will ever stop...). I'm curious about two things: 1.) Do you regret not installing noise dampening material in the engine room? In the video audio it seems that the engine - although it sounds just beautifully - and the genset are noisy throughout the boat? Could be an issue on long passages. 2.) You don't have any autopilot yet, do you? Most probably you'll need one for long passages. Warm greetings from on board of MY JULIUS, berthed at the Oste river near the Northsea, Germany.

[@ProjectBrupeg]

So sound proofing is something we will add but it’s not as bad as it sounds on the camera. Once the engine room is close it’s good

[@drewmorrison7536]

I really want to see the wings in action

[@philpage3005]

I noticed while leaving the dock to travel up river the steering appeared very heavy and the wheel seemed to be something you would see on a car or small boat? Single screw boats such as yours need to be lock to lock much quicker than your doing for successful manoeuvres. PS you guys are great and I wish you well !

[@ProjectBrupeg]

Yes its something we have been thinking about onboard. its 7 turns lock to lock. We want to add a larger wheel as a first step to make the turning effort easier but yes we would like to do something to lighten the load as we do need to swing the rudder around a bit when turning in tight spots.

[@benjaminjohnson5402]

Would love to meet you guys in person I’ve watched from start to now

[@ProjectBrupeg]

We will be doing a vessel open day soon. As soon as we can book her back into the main marina for a few days we will be letting everyone know dates. Happening in the next few weeks.

[@ianhodgetts8266]

damm, i just up at bundaberg this last week and hadn't relise that you were there. would have loved to see you guys although it wopuld have only been for a few minutes as i flew in in the motning and picked au a vehicle to return back towards sydney that morning.

[@bobcollard11]

Next haul out install a bow thruster. That backing up maneuver is dangerous.

[@assassinlexx1993]

Funny i was going ask about guards for the engines Now about that rear gates. A solid bar , draw bar. With a welded straps. To afford strength when a large wave strikes the stern in rough seas. You just don't want a failure 😮 Oh what is the fire suppression in the engine room? Handle on the outside of engine room?

[@ProjectBrupeg]

Fire suppression is yet to be built but we have a first draft design fleshed out and will add to it as we build

[@Pamudder]

I am pleased to see the Australian Navy is following the old Royal Navy tradition of giving shore-based facilities ship’s names.

[@joncrisp7365]

Just awesome! Congratulations!!!

[@kimkeam2094]

What a fantastic step forward! Congratulations!

[@mkllove]

Do they also get trained to weld, or service mechanical & electronics in difficult conditions ? They'll learn a lot of "extra skills" on Brupeg I think ! Congratulations !

[@MsJon52]

so glad to see your work paying off, I was put into such a good mood at seeing your vid I did not even think to rib the skipper over fitting a bow thruster for those difficult berthing maneuvers, lol, not that you need one, lol you both deserve your success and long may it continue, just a thought Mr Brupeg, when you get time turn Mrs Brupeg office into a rubber room with a good outside lock on the door and do not let her out until she is well enough, well enough to take the next series of poundings, it should not happen to the first mate it really should not, lol

[@stevegnome]

you really need some thrusters on that!

[@IrisSchepelmann]

I hope you can teach them the dangers of Vector Electronic Charts vs Raster Charts.A couple of Navy Boats and many pleasure boats have been lost by not zooming in with Vector Charts. I can send you some Raster Charts for OpenCpn if you need them.

[@ProjectBrupeg]

Charts for open cpn would be hugely appreciated. Can you email us at [e-mail]

[@paulwswift5226]

Bundaberg are Go!