Soles & Bilges

We continue to look at making the soles and preparing the bilges on the Dix470. See also the making of the wave breaker.

[@derekfawell2853]

Hi Kev. I didn’t laugh at your struggles with the wave breaker but I smiled at the times you stood back to admire (worry about?) your work despite the video being speeded up! Great stuff, as always.

[@saltlightdix4704]

Hi Derek......hmmm not admiring so much, more like, how am I going to glue these on ..... Thanks for the encouraging comment Kev

[@dan9600]

We had a chance to visit Kev in Toyama. The boat is huge! The detailing is superb, and Kev’s skills are top notch; only surpassed by his hospitality. Thanks again for having us. Regards! Dan.

[@saltlightdix4704]

Hi Dan, It was great meeting you having you and Audra come and visit. Audra, sorry for talking so much :) Kev

[@Brent_K]

Well done Kev. It must be so rewarding to see her take shape...one piece at a time. I think your aim to build a safe and well-finished hull is being achieved. Keep it up and if the going gets tough - be encouraged! Blessings.

[@saltlightdix4704]

Thanks Brent, yeah it feels like I have turned a corner in this build now that I'm looking at the internals......Still a long way to go though Kev

[@sconno67]

I love how you show the detail of each step of the Insulation and lining

[@saltlightdix4704]

Thanks Jon. Yeah Im really happy with the progress so far.....still a long way go though Kev

[@timden5431]

Great to watch as always Kev! Enjoying the music choice too!😊

[@saltlightdix4704]

Thanks Tim! Kev

[@davidantill6949]

I really like your work and attitude Kev. Well done from here in the UK 👍🏻

[@saltlightdix4704]

Thanks David, alway appreciate your comments! Kev

[@garyhorton9280]

Coming together nicely 👍

[@saltlightdix4704]

Hi Gary, Thanks, I'm really happy with the progress Kev

[@lauriekennedy7984]

enjoy your build looking forward to next video

[@saltlightdix4704]

Thanks.....Im slowly getting to it :) Kev

[@IanBray-c2g]

Nice work Kev!

[@saltlightdix4704]

Thanks! Kev

[@edwardhaigh4249]

Hi Kev,love your work, curious to know,does the designer call for a light glass layer over ply eg 200grm plainweave or similar over ply or just a multiple resin coat , fair and paint ? Great work cheers from oz.

[@saltlightdix4704]

Hi Edward, basically 3 coats of resin over the plywood and then paint. There are a couple of areas that I’m thinking to put some glass, high traffic areas ect…… still thinking it through Kev

[@Nasalies1969]

nice work bro

[@saltlightdix4704]

Thanks! Having fun along the way too! Kev

[@johntenhave1]

Good lord, that nail gun gets a real work out. Great way to ensure uniform clamping of concave surfaces. Do you use stainless steel nails?

[@saltlightdix4704]

Absolutely, not 316 but 304 stainless.Yeah I have used the staple gun a lot especially doing the radius chines of the hulls. Kev

[@claverton]

Really enjoying watching the process and how it develops. I know very little about catamarans ... a question if I may; does the design of the one you are building lean more towards a performance catamaran or more towards the style where performance is sacrificed somewhat for wider hulls and more accommodation etc?

[@saltlightdix4704]

I’m happy you are enjoying the videos. Yes it is definitely a performance cat, however, whilst it has dagger boards I chose the keel version. I have heard from someone who has sailed both types and there wasn’t a marked difference between them. Keels are quicker, easier and cheaper, though they would have been much easier while the hulls were upside down, but alas, the building isn’t high enough so they will have to go on when I get it outside. Kev

[@jasonstrong4610]

a most exciting video. about the 5 vertical bulkheads that the 9mm of ply afix to; do you have footage of the installation of those? i may have missed it. cheers g

[@saltlightdix4704]

Hmmm, Ill have a look and see if I can find something. I don't always film everything as its quite time consuming and some days just don't allow for that extra time Kev

[@philgardner3617]

Hi Kev, I love watching your progress. Is the entire hull triple skinned on the inside or is that done where chain plates will be located? Also what are those two compartments going to be? Cheers Phil

[@saltlightdix4704]

Hi Phil, just the wave breaker has 3 layers of 3mm, only to be able to create the curve. The windlass and chain locker is in the right and the left is just storage. Kev

[@2oqp577]

Kev! Are you a carpenter by trade? You work very well.

[@saltlightdix4704]

Thanks for the message. Not a carpenter, I did my trade as a pattern maker back in the day. I have applied that training to all the various jobs I've had since then. Kev

[@ralphpajonk9036]

Can I ask what material brads you are using to nail these skins together. Thanks kev

[@saltlightdix4704]

Hi Ralph, they are stainless steel staples. Kev

[@kevin-vt7dw]

I always respected the Japanese culture. How did you end up there?

[@saltlightdix4704]

Hi Kevin, yeah the culture is quite unique. My wife is originally from Japan and we returned to Toyama to look after her mother who has dementia. Kev

[@davidantill6949]

Well done to you and your wife. 👍🏻