Starting the engine & hoisting SAIL - Tally Ho moves!

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EPISODE 188
Tally Ho has launched, but there’s still a huge amount of work to do. The first job is to move the boat to a longer-term berth, which means starting the engine and driving around the marina - a terrifying prospect! Later on we visit Ratsey & Lapthorne - the oldest sail-makers in the world. The beautiful mainsail that they built for Tally Ho is bent to the spars and hoisted for the first time!
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[@live.rock.]

Leo sounds like a completely different person, he looks much happier like he only now realized that he has a boat. Looking like a proud father talking about his child, nice to see him satisfied with all the work done. Cheers!

[@PublicMixHardworking1]

Good work ❣️

[@MattsAwesomeStuff]

I've been restoring a car for the last 5 years, and only once in a while do I remember that it will actually be a car when I'm done, not just a mountain of obligations and work and maintenance to do. It just seems like two completely different worlds. So Leo's comment about how it seems like a completely different object rings home to me.

[@robertlighton758]

Leo is totally blissed out!!

[@oleran4569]

Leo seems to be returning to a character we haven't really seen since before the kerfuffle with the neighbors a few years back.

[@aserta]

@@oleran4569 Well, a big weight has been lifted off his soul poor lad. I'm sure he was tormented by every little detail as project lead, especially on a complex project like this one.

[@bbrockert]

She seemed huge in all the years of construction, a great big boat, it's kind of startling to see her just fitting in nicely with all the other boats in the marina. Few ships will ever have so much well-earned attention, sitting so large in people's memories.

[@barrymayson2492]

That's exactly what I thought she looked so small on the water.

[@nielsheesernielsen3614]

Beautiful classic sailmaking !!

[@mynature110]

Having seen just how much work and timber went into what now seems such a small sailing yacht, I'm left in wonder at how they built all those ships of the line back in Nelson's day and with no power tools. This is just such a beautiful and beautifully built boat.

[@clausmadsen6754]

I dunno - still pretty big boat. All boats in this marina are big. But look how tall Tally Ho’s mast is!

[@sblack48]

@@mynature110easy - lots of low paid manpower

[@majorfrost8206]

My late husband, Carl, followed your vlog for years (I believe he sent you a coffee cup warmer so you'd have sustaining hot beverages at hand while you worked to get Tally Ho to this point) and I know he'd have been sending you a "Well done!" message now, and been so thrilled for you, so I'm sending that along for him. "Congratulations! Well done!"

[@iggexec]

Leo you saved me from Covid brain and feeling lonely. Donated numerous times. So happy for the success beyond any dreams. What a life inspiring journey. Can’t wait for you to pull in to Talley HO original docks.

[@NavySturmGewehr]

These are the voyages of the sail ship Tally Ho. Her mission, to remind humanity of their traditions, history and what working together can accomplish!

[@timothylindsay3244]

….to boldly 😊sail where no one has sailed before’! (Maybe there are folds in Space-time.). Congrats and thank you Tally-HO!

[@PublicMixHardworking1]

Thanks So Bountiful 🌹 love you guys

[@frederickstibbert7389]

Questi sono i viaggi del veliero Tally Ho - la sua missione continua - per esplorare stranni nuovi mari

[@stevenr8606]

​@@frederickstibbert7389Now, to sail down the coast to the currents toward the 'Spice Islands', Australia, Cape Agulhas, then toward England

[@andidubya3840]

Well put sir!

[@dannyarcher6370]

"Get a good whiff o' that English air that's wrapped up in there." "Awww, yeah!" "Yeah, gosh. Is that clotted cream I smell from the paddock?" "And this why I have to put music over everything." I love you, guys. ❤

[@karenfenton2773]

I’m an American who drove a 18 wheeler for a number of years and I have since retired but while I was driving I got hooked on watching the rebuilding of the Talley Ho . I’ve been so impressed with the workmanship and the dedication by all the fine individuals . I’m looking forward to the sea trials and I have not one worry that she will complete those with flying colors.

[@MoontownMoss]

Keep your eyes on the road!!

[@pl7868]

Me to 🙂

[@discombubulate2256]

Leo "i have to drive the boat and that's kind of a terrifying prospect." proceeds to 180 tally ho on a dime then takes her for a quick spin reverse parking like he's done it a thousand times before. well done Leo :) edit: my god that boat's going to have a lot of sail. no wonder she was so fast.

[@katjoe1974]

Well, I’d imagine you don’t become the bosun on a ship like Adix if you don’t have the skills and experience. Leo definitely knows what he’s doing

[@patraic5241]

All those hours on your knees tracing lines on the plan for the hull. All the timber. The ship saw. Everything else that has lead up to this. What a story for this boat.

[@TimothyBarrymusic]

Old Bob knows what he’s doing and he didn’t learn that overnight! Great to see someone invest themselves into a soulful craft these days. The boat is so beautiful it brings tears… Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance…Quality is a spiritual endeavor…

[@interesting7906]

Bob's the man. Don't let the ridiculous haircut fool you! 🤣

[@Skidderoperator]

City folks look weird

[@frederickstibbert7389]

Watching Bob swing that serving mallet, you can see he's in his happy place.

[@loloaqici82qb4ipp]

I read Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance some 50 years ago and I see a link there about understanding the technology being used (or not).

[@SonjaBruenzels]

​@@Skidderoperator Probably better than thinking weirdly

[@MarkWebbJohnson]

Good to see Leo showing his British heritage by ‘reverse parking’ ;-)

[@nospoon4799]

Couldn't hold on to his T's though huh?

[@andybtec]

It's almost like he'd done it before

[@Sean-yr2th]

So that’s why I always back into a parking spot, makes sense it’s a lot easier to pull out of said spot, when backed in.🤣

[@teeanahera8949]

Aussies back in too. Sometimes….

[@user-ym4xy6us5e]

Reversing into the parking stall made a ton of sense until backup cameras and sensors came along that provided superior visibility from the rear.

[@edrobinson2181]

I've been following Tally Ho since episode 2... imagine my surprise and pride on seeing my own nephew (Mat) working on the sails. Great series, great team and long may it continue

[@petermayes8764]

Wow! Just wow! Sometimes I feel a little embarrassed that I sit down at 5pm-ish on a Saturday afternoon (UK time) to watch the latest episode, with tears in my eyes at the beauty of Tally Ho and the amazing craftsmanship and teamwork going into her. But I get a buzz out of knowing that there are people all around the world feeling the same emotions. SO much more than just a set of videos about rebuilding a boat.

[@philkipnis740]

Here, here. We'll said. Cheers

[@kimhenry5658]

From me too. I get the instalments on Sunday morning in Tasmania. 😊

[@johnperkins9245]

Agreed Peter. I'm in Australia and I look forward to viewing on Sunday mornings with my first coffee for the day. So far it's been a brilliant journey with classy people and amazing skills.

[@alexanderkielczynski2437]

I wait and wait, pretty much all week, but as the time draws near, at about 7pm here in South Africa, I sit and watch, then read the comments, then watch again !! All of us are enriched by the wonderful project!!

[@user-ym4xy6us5e]

I feel embarrassed being forced to look at every fold, curve and crevice of that atfay, amelessshay omanway's odybay.

[@joebacarella2829]

I gotta tell ya Leo, anything to do with rope, cleats, the pulleys, whatever they are called, climbing, tieing, knotting, that Bob is an absolute stud, this guys knowledge is most impressive, just amazing work this guy does. The sail is absolutely stunning, the craftsmanship is off the charts, this boat is amazing, if you could see the smile on your face when you were driving it to the new spot, PRICELESS. hats off again to the crew.

[@duncanfrere2656]

What Bob knows and what he can do with such consummate craftsmanship is impressive. I'm always wowed by him.

[@davemisunas6385]

Love to see this kind of hand work still going on...very cool

[@Idontremember27]

I’m not crying, you’re crying. Absolutely gorgeous Leo. And what a wonderful joint effort between sail makers. Best content on KZbin!

[@karolinaseibold183]

My husband and I are watching the rebuilding of Tally Ho from the beginning. I have no words for the great work Leo and his team have done, are still doing, all the care and accuracy, all the knowledge, all the patience... It's amazing and it really changed my way of approaching tasks or problems. Whenever I find something's getting difficult, I think of Leo and the team and how they would handle it and then I just go on and try to solve it. Thank you all so much. I wish you all the good luck and good winds for the forthcoming parts of your journey. ❤

[@philipschneider6396]

Right Karolin. how would Leo and the team handle it? then just go ahead and try to solve it . Words today's young woke people could use.

[@thargy]

Seeing the sail hoist was really moving, she’s going to be stunning under full sail.

[@longhaulblue]

Never ceases to amaze me the number of varied skills that go into making a boat like this. You had me at the carpentry with all its compound shapes, but cordage, sail making, metal working and casting, navigation with the stars,...Now add to all this, your video documentary. Truly, the best of humanity. Congratulations, Leo. Tally Ho was lucky she found you.

[@KnightsWithoutATable]

The modified mallet for stropping the ropes on the blocks makes me smile every time. You just know it was invented by somebody that was doing that work and wanted to do it faster and came up with the idea and it was so much better and faster that it became the way to do it. Human laziness and creativity combined to invent and improve a key technology for humanity. Its the sort of ingenuity that would make Doctor Who smile.

[@dnomyarnostaw]

Nah, that shortcut was invented to meet the outrageous expectations of the yard master, who was struggling to meet the impossible expectations of the owner as far as the cost and time. All progress is a result of the unreasonable master.

[@KnightsWithoutATable]

@@dnomyarnostaw It can be both and either. People always want to do more with less, whether they be the boss or the worker.

[@michaeldemarco2415]

@@dnomyarnostaw "ALL progress" is pure bullshit.

[@haydonditchburn2194]

Serving Mallets have been around and being used for centuries. As you say, it takes a clever man to invent them, but that was a long time ago..

[@teeanahera8949]

@@haydonditchburn2194or woman.

[@davidnichols147]

Leo, my Uncle John built a sweet little 36ft schooner designed by Sam Crocker which he had built of double planked mahogany on oak frames by Ted McIntosh on the Lamprye River in Dover, N.H. As a 3 year old they took pictures of me wrapped in diapers wallowing in mahogany shavings while fairing her hull. John chose Ratsey & Lapthorn who stitched a set of Egyptian cotton sails for Bald Eagle.

[@jmcarp0]

Thank you so much for taking us to England to meet the Ratsey & Lapthorn crew. It really gives us a continuity when the sails come home to Tally Ho. Every episode shows how amazing this project is.

[@warrenmusselman9173]

The kind of thing that puts a tear in the eye. That main sail - the lines, the apparent quality of construction. Definitely a milestone.

[@thegreatvincenzo8159]

It may be that I am a tad biased, but I do believe that the 'Tally Ho' series of videos are the best on KZbin. The joy in the completion of every stage of this build is clearly evident and all involved are to be congratulated on their first class craftsmanship. Well done everybody.

[@generessler6282]

There is so much hubris, strife, anger, disharmony, worry in our world just now. The Tally Ho team and especially Leo have inspired hope that we - mankind - can be better ... far better. Bless you all.

[@alittletexasingeorgia]

Do you know what makes a good-looking boat? When no matter what angle you look at it you can't help but smile and say that's a beautiful sight. Tally Ho is a good-looking boat.

[@John-nn8ui]

Last I visited to drop off a donation of material a couple years ago, the boat was still in the shed. Pat asked me if I’d like to see her. Of course! She has the sweetest looking stern I’d ever seen.

[@sheerluckholmes5468]

Tally Ho reinforces the age old adage "If it looks right, it is right".

[@NoiseMakerX]

I agree! I'm not a boat person but in every episode I'm struck by how beautiful she is. The craftsmanship is just so exquisite.

[@jamesgutierrez8152]

Cheers everyone! Been an amazing journey that we all appreciate being a part of!

[@propulsar]

Jeez!! One week we get the friggin boat in the water next week we’ve got sails up !! Incroyable!!

[@Vidar.m]

​@@propulsar boats usualy look small when on water. So much of them are under water

[@anniehill9909]

The casual skill with which Leo berthed "Tally-Ho" in ASTERN, the first time he had ever handled her (as a new boat) was breathtaking. Anyone who has ever tried to steer a long-keeled boat, of this era, knows how unpredictable they can be, going astern. And he made it look so easy, like the fenders were nearly redundant. I was filled with both envy and admiration of his ship-handling. 🎉

[@captainsalty56]

Saw the name Ratsey and Lapthorn, which was buried deep in my subconscious mind. The it dawned on me. The old sail makers at the end of the road (Mill Hill Road) where I lived for the first 8 years of my life and before we immigrated to Australia 60 years ago. We used to play in the Norwood cemetery next to the loft. Think the building was a much bigger one in those days. Or perhaps I was much smaller. My late father and grandfather were 'Sailormen" skippering Thames Barges on the Solent and around the east coast and would scoff why anyone would waste their time and want to sail for pleasure.

[@philipschneider6396]

Amazed at the variety and geography of Leo's commenters. REALLY ? Australia? Aye Captain !

[@Burnfingerz]

6:24 Seeing her docked with 'Tally Ho' name facing the walkway really hit home just how far she's come. Congratulations Leo and crew!

[@archstanton9206]

I have never built a boat, but I have been involved in building and restoring a number of cars, and I recognize the look in Leo's eyes...it only happens once for us car guys. The first time you light the engine and it comes to life...and the machine moves at your command, well the relationship enters a new phase...it isn't just a lot of components, and it isn't all of those pieces together...it becomes the fusion of the human and the machine he has built. On that first fire up some of the years of stress, the sore backs, the cut up hands, all of those things...they seem to fade a little further into the past. I don't know how to say it and have it make sense...but it happens. Leo gets to feel this again, it will come when the sails fill with wind the first time, and the engine is shut down, and Tally Ho begins to show him her secrets...the journey to the "done" day is still happening, but that day is coming. What a journey.

[@edwardschmitt5710]

Yes I remember when my car project roared to life.-You have created a machine that breathes in air and produces energy, this things are alive in a true sense. Sailboats are special because they have motors like that but also harness the powers that be to move.

[@Pow3llMorgan]

Beautifully put and I do think I understand even if the closest experience I've had to that is making my old beater barely road worthy :P

[@PatrickKQ4HBD]

Brother, you are a poet.

[@gstanley75]

OMG! I learned to sail from my father when I was 12 years old, living on Okinawa. As a youngster, I was always sketching sailboats. My favorites were schooners and gaff rigged sailboats. I lived to watch the TV show Adventures in Paradise and sail a little sloop on the weekends. Watching you steer Tally Ho to her new birth brought back memories of learning about prop walk at age 13 and when you raised that beautiful mainsail, it sent shivers down my spine. What a beauty. Take care, fair winds. I am excited to see her at full sail. 💝

[@Tennessee101AB]

WARNING Leo look at the capstan closely when it’s returned to you. The Dog stops will damage the electrical motor if these dogs are left as is if operational error is applied. The in and out drive of the chain by the powerful motor drive to raise or lower the chain/anchor. That’s why the originals were longer but cut short and non functional as shipped to Keith. Originally Left long as designed didn’t work and someone in the past shortened them. They were not broken they were cut short to buy pass the lockout function that did not work correctly. Restoring these dogs by Keith (a good gesture) but to operate as dog stops will damage your new modified wenching system. If you insist and want these dogs you will need to implement safety systems to stop the motor if these dogs should fail and lock while the motor is in operation.

[@ivogarza9339]

Could use current to determine overtorque, or more complex, torque itself.

[@kendavis8046]

Leo, I've been watching since you were still disassembling in a rather large back yard. And it has been an amazing journey to watch the boat come apart and be so lovingly rebuilt. And along the way, I and many of your viewers have been introduced to fiddle making, iron casting, machining, sail making and a host of other folks that have come together to make this boat worthy of sailing around the world again. Thanks, it has been and remains a great project. [EDIT: I left out pattern making for the top of the capstan, another project that piqued my interest, and I can't believe I failed to initially mention it.]

[@PublicMixHardworking1]

Amazing very nice

[@sailingin-tuitionwithchuck]

Nicely done! Looks like she backs where you point her.

[@lrowlands53]

I'm no sailor though have been following the project from the beginning and it brought a lump in my throat to see the mainsail hoisted. Just beautiful.

[@philkipnis740]

Mine too. Good observation...

[@dcochran111]

I am a sailor. Same lump accompanied by a tear or two.

[@Deano.1978]

Three cheers for Bob pls. His rigging and building skills made the launch possible. He doesn't seek the camera, but Leo's appreciation of craftsmen means that it finds him. @Leo, Bob MUST be part of your crew for the first Atlantic/Ocean crossing.

[@paulrapp613]

A few decades ago, about six and a bit, I was the proud owner of an International 14. Jib (new) by North Sails. Main (ancient) by Ratsey and Lapthorn. How that mainsail came to be on that particular boat, I do not know. But the little dinghy was old when I purchased it and its history was long lost. That mainsail was a thing of beauty, with a shape that would handle any breeze. Gentle puffs or whatever I was brave enough (or foolhardy enough at age 16) to venture out in made no difference. A little outhaul. A reef (only one set of reef points on the International 14). Slack the downhaul and outhaul and heel her to leeward. All in all a most remarkable piece of sailmaker’s art. I hope, Leo, that you are as pleased with your Ratsey and Lapthorn sails as I was with mine all those years ago.

[@TimTheTerrible]

I liked the remark about how it seems now like a different object. For my part, I totally missed the moment Tally Ho went from being "it," a fantastically expensive, never ending woodworking project, to "She," a graceful lady of noble history returned from oblivion, no longer a thing but an intention: I mean to go out and sail upon the sea. Fair winds!

[@robertgold2643]

Dear Leo and Crew, What you’ve accomplished is nothing short of remarkable, and has ripple effects you may never see or know of. The past several years I’ve been dealing with chronic (but not fatal) health issues that left me feeling as though I was in similar shape to Tally Ho when she was purchased. Watching your persistent, tireless and steady progress week after week has been comforting and inspirational to a degree I have no words for. I’m not in the water yet but have had glimpses of it being possible for which I am most grateful. Sincerely many,many thanks to to you and all the folks who have worked on, contribute to and otherwise supported this project, their involvement in no small way has helped me to hang on and believe that with time and effort great and beautiful things can be achieved.

[@Jason_xofilos]

I concur, I too am dealing with chronic health issues and may never sail on the oceans or seas. Your journey in rebuilding and restoring Tally Ho has been amazing no less for not only your work but also every one else who had contributed. I hope this documented journey of rebuilding and restoring influences generations to come.

[@leosearle]

Me too. It's inspiring for me to read your comment because for the past four years following Leo's remarkable achievement in re-building Tally Ho has given me hope for eventually, like you, recovering from a devastating and physically, emotionally and mentally crippling chronic illness. Tally Ho, not just the boat but the inspiring people who work on her, has been a beacon of light during the darkest of times. Blessings to all who work and sail on her, may you be graced with fair winds and following seas.

[@tyger750]

I am loving every second of this project, can't find the words to do it justice...beautiful! ❤❤❤

[@robm.4512]

A couple of weeks ago I wrote a comment, part of which was about the inspiration that this project has gifted to so many people. A part of one sentence was, “…and one day a small child will see her coming into a harbour somewhere and will be inspired to follow the spark of imagination that she ignited, the dream of making a life afloat.” Some sixty years ago I was such a young boy, standing on a sea wall watching the most graceful, beautiful, early 1900’s built gaff rigged cutter coming in to harbour. She had the finest lines, a counter stern that seemed to taper off forever and a rig that looked as though it could reach the sky. It inspired me and led me to a path in life that I’d never have pursued without that inspiration. There’s something about a beautifully built traditional boat that makes life seem a little better, and inspires people. Wishing you success in regaining your health and getting afloat soon, perseverance and a goal to be attained are the most powerful allies of all. The best to you, Cheers. R 😎👍🍻

[@tomtucker3193]

Post polio here. Using a powered wheelchair to get around. Don’t know if I’ll ever drive again, let alone fly…or sail. But, since I’ve moved into this retirement center I’ve ‘hiked’ the Appalachian Trail and a few others, and I’m ‘rebuilding’ Tally Ho! It’s a long way from holding the flashlight for my Dad as he fixed the Packard when I was 10. Life is good.

[@Sean-yr2th]

It’s wonderful to see Tally Ho move under her own power, it’ll be even better when moving under sail. I’m still saddened by the fact that my Dad, didn’t get to see this, he was the one that got me started watching your rebuilding of Tally Ho, I’m more of a WWII airplane kind of guy. I know that my Dad would be happy to see that you’ve completed your goal.

[@ngbc5342]

My God! The Mainsail is a thing of unadulterated beauty, a magnificent demonstration of British craftsmanship at it's best.

[@darrininverarity4297]

I love how Bob works and his calm demeanor,he is a master.

[@darrininverarity4297]

@SampsonBoat_Co56 I wasn’t trying to cause trouble,I just thought Bob was a skillful person,I didn’t mean to hit a nerve.

[@pmiller7886]

​@@darrininverarity4297Darrin, this fake Leo account said the same thing to me when I commented on bobs skills, I reported his/her ass. I wonder if it was a bot or some weirdo 🤔

[@williamberger2178]

Leo, it is going to take me a few weeks/maybe months to remember that Tally Ho is off the deck. I remember watching you removing parts from the original and it just seemed nothing could be saved, but you saved her. Congratulations

[@churchren3899]

"this is why i have to put music over these videos!" Awesome job Leo and crew! It's amazing to finally see the boat in the water, and getting sails up! And as others have commented, Leo really does look happier and energetic in these past two videos! It's nice to see him with a subtle grin in every scene now! Be proud Leo! You've done an amazing job with this project!

[@jackdaws-corwin6300]

The odessy begins with Homer describing Ulysses as a man skilled in all the ways of contending. If you ask me, this phrase seems to describe Leo just as well. And i can't help also thinking of this amazing crew as stalwart sailors and ship Wright's every one. What a fine adventure has begun for just one dollar, and a lake of sweat.

[@flybywire5866]

The first time is saw you and Tally Ho, the condition Tally Ho was in, i thought padded cell. That wasnt even firewood. Well, you saw something different. You managed to attract people to contribute labor, funds and material. You coordinated everything, you created an environment in which people wanted to be in to contribute. This is THE major accomplishment, this is what created what we see now with Tally Ho in the water, moving. It is just mind boggling.

[@amilton2128]

There’s one word that comes to mind. Leadership.

[@pmiller7886]

Bob is just a monster of craftsmanship in the final stages of this build.

[@frederickstibbert7389]

He's got Tally Ho's entire rig engraved in his brain - prob'ly has dreams about it.

[@joerlynn]

Exactly my observation. I'm blown away how he was come into his own in these final stages.

[@kerritruhan]

The natural and fitting end to all of this is for Tally Ho to sail away - by any measure a triumph of the will, resourcefulness and craftsmanship that has gone into her. Yet, when that day comes, I know many of us will feel a tinge of melancholy, along with the joy of seeing her finally under sail. Thanks again Leo for all of this and for what is to come.

[@rosehawke2577]

"This is why I have to music on top of everything." That made me chuckle. She's looking marvelous!

[@ericturner2477]

Tally Ho moving under her own power! Personally I think this is a more momentous occasion than the launch! She now has nautical miles (well, a fraction of one) under her keel. And sails! She's a proper sailboat now.

[@jackielinde7568]

Technically, she's still the 110(ish) year old boat that first launched a century prior. So it's safe to say she has a fair number of leagues under her keel already.

[@darkwing4475]

@@jackielinde7568 Yes,, I think that you are referring to the spirit of Tally Ho,, that it still lives, and has guided Leo in its reconstruction,, Things like the precision fit of all of the hand wrought joinery, which equals or exceeds what would normally take a CNC machine to accomplish,, Watching Leo Maneuver through the marina today was a real treat, He looked as though he had been doing it all his life, not for the first time,, I would have been a nervous wreck,, lol,,,

[@dboboc]

Uh, no. Just a boat built to the original plans with free money.

[@RobertFay]

*- I don't know why, Leo, but as you just started hoisting the mainsil up, my eyes welled up.* *- It wasn't me who was emotional. It just came in. Was it the energy signature of Tally Ho?* *- That is what popped into my mind...and I don't know where that came from either.* *- "Heart, Will...and HONOR is where you find it...always gracefully strong." ~ TALLY HO* *- { I was compelled to put that last sentence in quotes for TALLY HO.}* *- *

[@JenkinsBoatWorks]

The terror is real! And then you backed in! What a pro! Congrats Leo. The drone shots really let Her stand out. Prettiest girl at The dance

[@xyzabc4574]

I'm not crying. That's just some of that English air in my eyes. Congrats, Leo.

[@claudehopper9813]

Tally Ho gets decked out with sails that equal the rest of the amazing work . BTW : That was a nice job of backing her into the slip Leo's showing his boat handling skills match his shipwright brillance . Well done skipper !

[@brucebenson5908]

Some viewers may not realize that Leo is also a master sailor. In 2016 he won the Classic Boat Yachtsman Award from Classic Boat Magazine for crossing the Atlantic solo in his 24-foot Folkboat and he has served as captain of Adix, one of the biggest sailing yachts afloat at 213 feet/65 meters. He would never mention these accomplishments but they should be part of the history of his YT channel. It is true that he who tooteth not his own horn the same shall not be tooted so we shall toot it for him.

[@SonjaBruenzels]

​@@brucebenson5908Bosun on Adix, AFAIK

[@Alchemetica]

The Ratsey & Lapthorne sails elevate a traditional craft into a work of art. Just stunningly beautiful objects, complimented by the crews' first class rigging.

[@stevebaker4303]

Bob seems so quietly competent.

[@MattsAwesomeStuff]

Y'know, for 7 years I've been watching this build, and it seems like it's just the biggest thing in the world when you see it being built a piece at a time. And then out on the wharf, when it's just another car in the parking lot, not even an especially large car... it's humbling. Like, I know there are other boats in the world, but to see how much work this specific boat was, for 7 years, and then see dozens and dozens of others, it made me feel really, really small in the world. All of those other boats have their own story, and their own effort too. Obviously we have 7 billion people on this planet, all working and doing things, and the Port Townsend dock is itself not even a remarkable port, but it's humbling to see it presented to me just how much effort our whole civilization has achieved.

[@frederickstibbert7389]

Tally Ho looked quite competent & comfortable, as she motored into & took her place in the marina slips. For me, it seems only natural that the old & the new can moor together.

[@Nphen]

Many of those boats are fiberglass or aluminum. Much easier to build. It does bring perspective to any wooden boats you see. Sailcargo has been building for almost as long as Leo and they don't even have the hull finished yet.

[@etype-dad]

Hearing Bob describe what he's doing is akin to having a relaxing discussion with a particle physicist. 🙂 Wonderful to see your continued progress!

[@bukka6697]

It's a simple matter of hoisting a plibscop capper over the jerowick beam, then capturing the bulchrim post corner with a excated jam knot. That ensures the forward jabberwocky doesn't impede the movement of the clunastone lines when tightening the kemper pins to the jackblades.

[@metagoat]

I get lost so fast in the terminology 😭 there is so much knowledge in that guys head!

[@etype-dad]

Brain exploded. Cleanup in cubicle 3C.

[@iantanner5965]

Can’t lie - when I first watched you bashing out the original keel bolts alone - I thought that there was no way this day could possible come - just too big a job - I’m happy that I’m totally wrong - what an achievement. I’m not sure any one else could have pulled this off . Look forward to see her sailing .

[@cgstadler]

When the sail was up, I said “wow” out loud. I love that hole in the floor at the sail maker. Makes perfect sense: why build 1000 sq feet of tables? I wonder if they will give up their workshop? If not, that is a long shlep out to the berth for a box of nails

[@b.w.22]

Something you’ve said before and repeated in this has struck me with its truth - Tally Ho is like a completely different object, now that she’s in the water. I’m sure it’s said a hundred times in every video since launch, but she seemed so enormous beside your friend’s house, a seemingly insurmountable effort made of old wood. When she was moving on the truck to Port Townsend, she seemed enormous, her hull of that older style: elegance, large scaled. But in the water she is so different - human scale, all of a sudden, and making sense in and among her kind. I cannot tell you how excited I am for everyone who’s had a hand in this, especially those whose hands made this come to be. Thank you for bringing us along for this journey.

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[@laurariley308]

Yep! Amazing journey from start to now… love sharing your journey!

[@charliemcgrain]

Oh, my gosh. I don't think I have ever seen a more beautiful main!!!!!! Seeing that small ship spread her wings was just wonderful. Many thanks for sharing.

[@paulelliott2861]

I’m blown away Leo. Iv followed the progress from day one. From bear bones off the vessel. Through to touchdown in the water. The workmanship is outstanding. Well done to the guys who have been working on the different projects. The workmanship and love that’s gone into Tally Ho just outstanding. Iv also been following the capstan. Again the guys who have been involved mad sure every part was perfect before sending out. The work that’s going into motor rising the capstan, again just faultless. Leo and every body involved . Well the pride you must have now, is well deserved. Leo great to see the look off joy on you face once the first sail was hosted. From rotten wood. To a rebuilt vessel. Not to far now till sea trials. Good luck and a fair wind. 🇬🇧🇺🇸👏👏👏👏👏👏🎊🎉

[@DiederikAms]

I can't believe how comforting it is to see this monumental project coming together. So satisfying. And what an honour to be part of it by donating and watching every step of the way. It's a true life improver.

[@Omnis2]

Man, that first shot of Leo sitting in the cockpit made me just pause the vid and look again at how beautiful that boat is. The deck and all the woodwork is just incredible.

[@dreweasterbrook2003]

It's obvious how important drones are to sailing channels. And make no mistake, Sampson Boat Co is about to become a sailing channel. Oh boy!

[@baderal-zaidi2966]

I re-watched the sail part with a big smile on my face and a tear of joy in my eyes, running down my cheek as if I were a child whose father had bought him his favorite toy from the toy store. 😅 ❤

[@fordspeedster1920]

I have followed Leo and this construction from the beginning . I can only imagine the immense pride he must feel to get Tally Ho to this point. Kudos to Leo and all the iterations of boat builders that got the boat to this point. This is truly the rise of a nautical Phoenix.

[@s3b_Leney]

She really dose stand out amongst all those modern fiberglass boats, beautiful work leo an gang

[@PublicMixHardworking1]

Thanks ❤ So Bountiful 🌹 love you guys form Pakistan 🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰

[@frederickstibbert7389]

Ms. Tally shows her pedigree, but looks quite comfortable alongside those newer boats in the marina.

[@psirotta]

Felt a little teary watching the main hoisted. What a beautiful moment!

[@TheExplant]

Maybe I'm just in a funny mood today, but that's a more emotional video than the launch itself. Beautiful to see the sails rising over Tally Ho, and the drone footage of her moving around the marina. Bob's an amazingly skilled craftsman, and it's fantastic to have such a historic sailmaker to make the sheets. What a beautiful boat! When you bring her across the atlantic, I'd love to come and see her. For what it's worth, I got into sailing because of your channel, and I've just started studying for day skipper. This is a genuinely inspirational project and I wish you all the best navigating the capstan installation.

[@wouterverster2122]

Leo, my son and I have been following the construction of Tally Ho almost from the beginning. It allowed us to learn many practical tricks that we can apply for the restauration of our three wooden boats with an average age of 103 years old. From our end, a massive thanks for all the video’s and we look forward to seeing you in Europe soon and wish you a safe journey.

[@jackielinde7568]

It's kind of magical watching everyone installing and hoisting up the main sail. It's as if they're taking this rather inflexible block of material and transforming it into a billowy cotton skirt as they slowly dress a classy woman. I would love to see Tally Ho with all her sheets raised and eagerly grabbing all the wind she can hold.

[@Rstars11]

Having watched from the very beginning I have to thank you all for dozens of hours of delightful entertainment. AND I’ve learned ssshhhstuff too! No balderdash.

[@Davidofflol]

I have never read such exclusively positive and heart-warming comments in the comment column of other videos on the Internet as I do here under every video. I always enjoy not only watching the videos but also seeing the reactions of the community and realizing that this channel is not just something special for me. Many thanks to the entire Sampson Boat Co crew 💪🏼

[@zhouzhang9102]

It still seems unbelievable, thinking back to cutting out those ribs on that special tilting saw, with the chickens nearby, to this. Suddenly it's real, and afloat, and still the incredible workmanship and engineeering continues.

[@genewilliams245]

Years of watching Tally Ho transformed into its former self. Amazing job, congrats Leo and all the crew.

[@NeilABliss]

I'll keep saying it ! That total capstan project is amazing. Some of the best KZbin content there is. Watched you pull it off, watched it fall apart, watched the pattern making, watch the trails and tribulations of the pouring process, and have watch every episode of Keith getting her all back together..... would love to see Dave's work in the UK ...and can't wait to see you install here back in her home. Needs a documentary of her own !

[@joerlynn]

I wasn't quite prepared to be blown away by Bob. That dude is a craftsman, rigger, you name it and has totally come into his own on these last 3-4 video's.

[@gbentley8176]

She is a beauty. As a sailor myself, the work you and your team has put in is phenomenal. Reminds me of the old wooden boats of my youth 70 odd years ago. Loved my folk boat and SCOD and wooden dinghies. Isle of Wight sailing still is superb. Good luck and God Bless Tally Ho and all who sail in her.

[@jamesbewtube]

Congratulations from Bristol UK 🍻 I've been enjoying your videos over the years but this is my first time commenting. A massive congratulations to all the team on successfully rebuilding / preserving / improving tally ho with such incredible attention to detail; she's a beauty! You'd have a very warm welcome if tally ho found her way up the Avon gorge. Sad news that the Under fall yard in Bristol harbour took significant fire damage, would nevertheless be a great boost for everyone here to see tally ho on the dock sometime in the future ♥️

[@joeakin464]

That smile on Leo's face says a lot.

[@Lost-In-Blank]

That. Is. Amazing. I live in Winnipeg in the middle of Canada's prairies. In my family tree, I have a few generations of ancestors who were are marked down in censuses as "Riggers" in Portsmouth, at the Royal Navy Base there. Now that was past centuries and presumably stuff like square-rigged mans-of-war and ships-of-the-line, or whatever, but just to see the complexity and workmanship that goes into the rigging and the sails, and the enormous size of the sails even on a boat of Tally Ho's size. I was impressed with the brass works, but the sails and rigging are a level I cannot comprehend yet. I now have an inkling of the respect I should have had for my ancestors who I'd been thinking of as "just riggers".

[@johnwalker6711]

Very impressive how she responds to the helm especially when docking in reverse Leo , cant wait to see her under full sail flying along at her top speed

[@truthseeking3818]

WOW that title.. What a LONG way coming. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WHOLE TEAM! She looks SO beautiful. What a great choice of boat to restore! Such a beautiful design. I love how everybody is barefoot as to not scuff up the brand new decking. LOL! I personally cannot wait to see her with her sails hoisted. That's really the look I expect out of a boat like this. Crackin' job boys.

[@nogard3238]

t is a blessing to see such a huge smile in Leo's face while guiding that beauty to the final dock. It's just the anticipation of all the good things yet to come. You deserve it, Leo and team

[@currentbatches6205]

23:57 - Extremely interesting! Distributing the loads in a fabric structure... 28:08 - Amazed this isn't drawing a crowd! 29:39 - Look there! It's a sailboat! You can tell; it's got a sail!

[@paulhaynes8045]

At last, she comes alive! I was puzzled when she launched that I didn't feel more than I did - I had waited so long for that moment. But now I realise, a boat doesn't really become herself until she gets her sails. With just that one sail hoisted, Tally Ho stopped being a work in progress, she stopped being 'just' a hull, she became herself - a beautiful, powerful ship, absolutely in her element. I can't wait to see her fully rigged, wind in her sails, forging through the waves. That's what she was built (and rebuilt) for, that's when the emotions will truly come.

[@stepheneveritt8241]

Leo - you look like the weight of the world has been lifted off your shoulders by the mainsail hoisting. What a fabulous, beautiful looking craft.

[@meestahwah]

I love the color of the fabric chosen for the "bigs'l"!! It is the perfect color to complement all the other colors aboard and looks like it is of the era of Tally Ho. So incredibly lovely.

[@piecesofbrokentime4803]

She's beautiful ❤ _we really really appreciate you_ Leo!

[@andrewharris1837]

As others have commented Bob has amazing unique skills making block & tackle,halyard from the 19th century 😅.So looking forward to see Tally Ho with full set of sails up

[@krispress7824]

Realized I had a smile on my face the whole time watching this video. Been watching so long. Exciting to see boat in water and sails. Real looking forward to her sailing.

[@elFulberto]

5:37 Look at that European, parking his boat in reverse!

[@Skidderoperator]

Is english design

[@stevenr8606]

I did the same in Hawai'i. And other Yachties in the marina looked at me as if something was wrong. 😮

[@JasonSimonSmith]

Oh my goodness !! .. did NOT expect to be so blown away (terrible pun there) by the craftmanship and artwork poured into the sail construction ! WOW !! .. then to see it installed.. just breathtaking ..

[@SailSmileReDo]

Dear Leo and The Team, I'm so happy for you. Tally Ho looks amazing floating in the water, especially with her beautiful mainsail up. Congratulations on a job well done. My hat is off to you. During these very trying times, when it looks like the world has gone insane, you have revived my trust in humanity. You have proved time and again that we, as a species, still have a chance for survival. You have brought many good and talented people to show us again that there are no borders or challenges we, as a society, are not able to overcome. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your hard work and your ability to stay the course. Looking forward to all your endeavors. Fair winds, following seas, and calm anchorages.

[@Mezig34976]

I think Tally Hoo has just opened an eye... She'll really open up to life when she's over the harbour breakwater and wearing her whole web... I can't wait for that moment... When the time comes, don't forget to take the drone on board.... Good luck to you all!

[@freemanjackmsiradio]

So proud, lad from bristol done good. Thought you were quite mad after seeing the inspection video, to giving you welding tips when you were were glueing bits of steel with what looked like the stuff seagulls produce! to those incredible keel timber joints. I could go on. What a journey, what a fine ship. Albert will be looking down and glowing with pride!

[@Samtzu]

Two things: 1) seeing the sail attached to the mast and boom was incredible. I've watched for over a year now the progress that you've made. Fantastic?? Yup.... absolutely amazing. Can't wait for the sea trials. 2) Decades ago, I ran the houseboat section of a marina in a huge lake in California. As the boats would come in at the end of the week, we'd turn them around, clean them, stock them and send them out again. One day i was doing the 180 degree turn at the dock to get a 60 footer ready to be cleaned, stocked, and headed out again. As I was gunning it in reverse, the engine died, and in less than ten seconds I hit the Marina full bore and knocked almost everything off the shelves inside. I did my 180's much more gently after that. Watching you dock her reminded me.... nice and gentle gets it there just the same.....

[@stimpsonjcat67]

I paused this video at 15:54 for no good reason and just let my eyes wander around the frame looking at all the little details. Some I watched happen...others new to me. And it finally hit me that it's a boat now. It has stopped being a collection of individually brilliant works of art that so many have made possible and it's...well...a boat. And I sobbed for a bit...good tears...the strong, slow, thick ones. Nodding silently to myself as I thought "It's not done, but nothing can stop it now." I have a photo of myself with my head poking up between the frames of this...boat...when I went to visit Leo...what? Four years ago? Thank you, Leo. And all the others...but mostly Leo. Inspiration is a drug most of us could be a bit more addicted to. And we haven't even made it past the pin yet.

[@spades1080]

So satisfying to see her under her own power.