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EPISODE 169
In this episode Tally Ho gets a mast - for the first time in decades!
....and then we have to take it out again.
(rebuilding Tally Ho ep169)
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Music;
Jazz Apricot - Joey Pecoraro
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On The Rocks - TrackTribe
(EP169)

[@AquaMarine1000]

The cameraman at the mill did a quality job telling the story of Tally Ho. Hats off to him.

[@RobertFay]

*- I especially enjoyed seeing the milling layout of the spruce chosen for the mast and spars.*

[@BallardBaller]

That mill was amazing by itself

[@AquaMarine1000]

@RobertFay Yes, that's how timber should be cut. These days, mills usually slap cut everything to reduce costs and subsequently quality.

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

@@AquaMarine1000 Which is one reason why lamellating and thus creating an almost "industrial grade" timber is so common these days. Creating lamellated timbers (like Tally Ho's mast) out of quartersawn logs is what turns "very well built" into "goldplater" by roundabout tripling the price for the sticks You lamellate with.

[@kathywrightjohnson6804]

That was an enlightening segment. Who would have guessed that log had so much usable real estate. It was mesmerizing watching the saw.

[@mweimorts]

The entire issue of the rigging material they chose to use was expertly and concisely explained by Ian. This man knows what he is doing. Leo, thanks for the woodmilling clip. Nice bonus!

[@michaelfraser5723]

he's a snake oil salesman

[@davecoz4227]

@@michaelfraser5723 troll gotta be trollin'

[@bennyhill5938]

@@michaelfraser5723 omg why so angry?

[@HGANGHONY]

This rope product sounds much like braided fishing line.

[@davecoz4227]

@@HGANGHONY I'd go with the recommendations from the guy from the Port Townsend Maritime Academy, rather than your "it sounds like some sort of rope".

[@jlgibson001]

At this point, I should no longer find myself in constant amazement at the level of excellence put into bringing Tally Ho back to life... and yet, I'm still amazed!

[@ectobluntus]

The videos too! Crazy the amount of work that goes into each one. I noticed the reversing truck's beeps being perfectly in time and on-key with the music at 1:19 and though "of course he did, no detail to small" haha

[@silasmarner7586]

Welp! These guys focus at a superb level of detail. Of that there can be no doubt.

[@VladimirGorev]

I’m with you:) I mean, it makes two (thousands) of us.

[@billkaroly]

Same here.

[@grantbratrud4949]

Great skill displayed. OTH, some of these craftsmen may not survive out of the terrarium of Washington State. If it came to that, they might not have the "one more gear" *shifts into road gear under attack* to allow survival.

[@GM-qq1wi]

The upper deck looks stunning at night with the prisms illuminated from the light bellow.

[@Charlene-md3rz]

My husband and I started watching your KZbin videos early on in the recreation of Tally Ho. I have come to love watching the fine craftsmanship and learning about the inner workings of this vessel. She is a work of art. My husband passed a few months ago and will not get to see her finished but I hope to watch her set sail and hopefully get to follow you in your journeys around the world in this fine sailing ship. When you showed the cutting of the spruce for the mast I could almost smell the freshly cut timber. There is not much that smells better. Cheers Leo!

[@stubbyhawk1]

My condolences on your loss. I am so glad that watching these videos reminds you of what sounds like wonderful times spent with your husband following Tally Ho's journey together. May each one bring you joy and peace along with wonderful memories.

[@lemal0432]

So sorry for your loss and so happy you are "forward thinking". I hope you find peace and happiness, in what remains of _your_ time on our planet. Best Wishes from Australia.

[@susanprestipino55]

Bless you and your husband on both your journeys!

[@suburban404]

My condolences on your loss.

[@danblessing2392]

Well said, Charlene!!!

[@bradbloxsom253]

A couple of months back Ray Speck, legendary timber boat builder, referred to Tally Ho as a "gold plater" and probabley the only one in the world curretly being built to such a high and traditional standard. Leo's response to such praise was also gold, genuinly humble and greatly appreciated coming from such an experienced man.The rig is no surprise, just perfect and beautiful and like everything else on this project well thought out and considered. Well done crew I can't wait for the next instalment!

[@bradley3549]

That statement has stuck with me as well every time I witness the incredible attention to detail. I'll also admit I loved the bit where the teak top rail didn't exactly fit in one spot and the boys were happy to turn a blind eye, if only for a moment.

[@bradley3549]

@Sam-psonBoat_Co- I have a surprise for you too.

[@tomoakhill8825]

My father was the State Historian for the State of Michigan (1947-1964). In that era old building were just old. Tear them down. He worked tirelessly with other historians to get that attitude changed, and replaced with the idea that old buildings should be saved. He was well aware that the world can not be full of preserved buildings that are NOT USED. He advocated saving their fabric with integrity, while modernizing their infrastructure such that they had new uses. E.g. look up "Ann Arbor station (Michigan Central Railroad)" in Wikipedia. It was build in 1886, 137 years ago, and all of its exterior, and its interior ceiling and wall woodwork, are original. It has been a restaurant for 53 years now, and that means there is a lot of modern equipment inside. I am sure that m father would be delighted with how Leo is preserving Tally Ho.

[@dwaynekoblitz6032]

I can only imagine the incredible stories that your wonderful father had to tell. Thank you for your kind comment. And the remembrance. God bless your father.

[@davidfann5397]

Please do not go away when you start sailing I love this ship and cannot wait to see her in the water

[@samsonsuel]

would love a circumnavigation series

[@wetsaltypickle]

I would love to see the guys/gals continue building boats. They have become such an amazing group.

[@crankyoldguy2]

Remember Leo's phrase: two more years and we'll be finished.

[@bennyhill5938]

i think that your fear is unfounded

[@ErikPukinskis]

I'm excited for the sailing phase of this channel, because there will be so many shots of every part of the boat for us to drool over!

[@fredklein2261]

That night shot with the light shining out from the skylight and deck prisms is super satisfying!

[@outofcomms]

Leo, I have been watching the progress on "Tally Ho" from the beginning. I don't know why it caught my interest, because I am not a boat person, I don't own a boat, I live in the Texas Hill country, I live one mile from Lake Stillhouse, but never visit. I have been supporting your project for about a year or so, because I enjoy the professionalism of you and your crew and the precision of your work. It makes me feel good to see you all work as a single unit to complete the difficult task at hand. And I am so glad to see people like yourselves getting along so well, it's Fantastico! Cheers, Joe G. Harker Heights, TX

[@petermayes8764]

Almost in tears to see T-H with the mast in. As Leo says, a lot of work still to do, but a wonderful moment. Congratulations to all the team.

[@williamkerr3350]

That vessel is mighty pretty.

[@drewb5738]

I work for the company that manufactures Dyneema. Pretty cool to see it described for sailing applications. I’ve been using it for backpacking gear for years. I always enjoy your videos, Leo.

[@davidhall1779]

use it on my fishing reels for several years. amazing stuff.

[@chriscmoor]

Hi Drew. I don't want to hijack the thread, but i have a question about dyneema, or, more specifically, adhesives for bonding dyneema to light weigh leather and which will remain flexible. Can you point me to some references? The internet rabbit hole has, so far, been filled with contradictory and incomplete data. Thanks.

[@KyleMc16]

​@@chriscmoorI'm not OP, but when I last worked with Dyneema there wasn't much that could be done adhesively given that it's UltraHigh Molecular Weight Polyethylene. There are few adhesives that reliably adhere (and stay adhered) to UHMWPE so it's better to use other joining methods. It's important to note though that using heat needs to be carefully considered because it causes the polymer chains to become disordered and weak at the spot of heat application. If strength of the fiber is a highly important property for your application it really boils down to either the few PE adhesives that exist or knots and mechanical means of fastening.

[@chriscmoor]

@@KyleMc16 Thank you.

[@ColinWatters]

​@@chriscmoorNot my field but google found an article titled "PAPER-THIN AND SUPER STRONG LEATHER IS BONDED WITH DYNEEMA" . It mentions a Dutch company Ecco Leather.

[@kylecrawford5103]

That night time shot of you guys working on the boat with those warm bits of light coming up from the interior was just amazing. I can just picture her at anchor on a calm Caribbean night. Gentle warm breezes and star lit skies. Leo, you're a lucky man, surrounded by amazing friends. Keep up the good work.

[@alexandermenzies9954]

Much warmer coming out somewhere along the North-West Passage.

[@fridaynightgamefilm]

I'm amazed that this channel doesn't have 12 million subscribers. It's the best channel on KZbin!

[@alexandermenzies9954]

Tally Ho is unique in its leadership, attention to excellence and the readiness of new crew to tune into the vibe. The absence of trendoids is refreshing. Just wonderful. The closest build on YT might be RAN and the monumental effort of its two crew. Again, intelligence, values and dealing with both modern and traditional materials rule.

[@TvInspector]

Wow - watching the truck drive away fully loaded just makes you appreciate how much wood it took for the mast and deck. Leo and team you guys are true craft people 💚 Tally Ho is looking good.

[@davestambaugh7282]

This channel has the best music of any channel that I have watched.

[@richardabbott1173]

I could not agree more!

[@joshuakuehn]

We need an official playlist

[@EleanorPeterson]

Aha! I finally have a sort-of connection to Tally Ho. I use braided Dyneema (8-strand) to fly the kites I make for taking aerial photos and videos. The line's excellent for the job - light, thin, soft and pleasant to handle, unlike aramid fibre (kevlar) which is immensely strong and doesn't stretch, but which will slice through thick leather gloves (and fingers!) like a knife. The Dyneema I use is marketed as fishing line; it has a diameter of just under 1mm and a breaking strain of 300 lbs. The kites measure about 10' by 12' and have a further connection to yachts and sailing in that the very best material to sew them from is the lightweight ripstop nylon (or polyester) fabric that sailmakers use for spinnakers. The Tally Ho project really is taking off, Leo... 😁

[@jojii]

Drone shots really show how big of a project this is compared to other boats, wow!

[@mikekemper34]

I have no problem with modern materials being used when needed, in the case of the mast, safety and practicality take precedent, very well thought through and explained

[@MattGreenland1]

It was great to see the boat with a mast again after all these decades. There have been so many of these, "oh, now it looks like a boat" moments, I think the next one will be when the boom is up or when the sails are up even.

[@sidsixseven]

Tally Ho has a hybrid electric motor; I hardly think using synthetic fibers matters at this point. Also, safety and longevity is too important to ignore. This isn’t going to be a museum piece.

[@sharpfocus5]

Bravo guys, Tally Ho, has soul and energy and beauty....the whole world feels it. Just amazing.

[@26N80W]

I’ve never seen deck lights at night with lights on below. Very cool to see the light coming up through the deck.

[@bubbleobill267]

Good call on dyneema. If it’s good enough for an Imoca 60 getting the pants sailed off it in the Southern Ocean I’m sure Tally Ho loping along will be well within its limits. Let me know when she’s going to be Tasmania for the wooden boat festival!.

[@evanschwartz3030]

Not much more need be said about Leo and his Tally Ho crew. It's an absolute rarity these days when a group of dedicated people get to together and dedicate themselves to the reconstruction of something long ago forgotten. Certainly one of the most unique and memorable presentations YTube has ever presented. This series is, and has always been about 'process' for me, and what can ultimately be achieved through collective hard work. The 'journey' is just as important as the finished results and no one knows this better than Leo and his crew.

[@danblessing2392]

Well said, Evan!!

[@jeffreysmith5018]

What he said! 😀😀😀

[@teeanahera8949]

Rarity to see a group of dedicated people taking on reconstruction projects? Maybe you don’t watch the right channels, youtube is full of talented women and men taking on all sorts of restoration projects and sailing channels feature a lot of them. Not a rarity at all.

[@dboboc]

As long as they’re getting free money to work on their own boat…

[@normanboyes4983]

@@dbobocHave you achieved anything worthwhile in your life other than bitterness?

[@denniss5512]

That was a good segment of the timbers being milled. Made me think about all the places on this planet that the materials for the boat have come from. It truely is globally sourced.

[@touchwoodbv-thesitkaspruce5107]

That tree came from the Douglas Channel, Northern British Columbia.

[@curtisgrindahl446]

Love the drone footage... That adds a whole new dimension to the project now that the boat is outside. It will also be a lovely toy for Leo to use once he's out at sea. I wonder if Patrick will join the crew for the trip to England? He started as a volunteer whose craft was making pottery and now he is listed as a "shipwright." This has clearly be a transformative experience for him. His humor is always welcome.

[@doughahn9263]

Beautiful seeing the sky lights shine from below deck.

[@rinislaboratories1315]

The shot with the lights shining out from the depths of the boat was so beautiful

[@stuartround]

Tally Ho has become the perfect combination of art and function, such amazing craftmanship! She's beautiful, and amazingly well put together. Hats off to you and your team, Leo. You should be very, very proud of what you've achieved so far.

[@crankyoldguy2]

I have to project the excellence in craftsmanship back to the old days as well. While they didn't have power tools, they too built boats that meet your definition. After all, Leo's an old soul reincarnated.

[@davidelliott5843]

It’s like this have to be almost perfectly formed because any loose joints could literally sink the ship.

[@TomokosEnterprize]

OH HOW I HAVE AWAITED THESE MOMENTS. I have spliced pretty much everything that can be spliced and even have a hook on my living room floor (in a corner) for working with dual braid up to one inch. Thimbles etc are part of the blister causing works. Cable of course are done in my shop. When I lost my R leg a long splice in cable has been retired.I just have a buis cardoutatthe local hardware for my work. I have never even heard of these new sheets to work with. Oh my, Leo. What a day for you and crew to absorb. My thoughts are spinning and I am 800 miles north of you all. I can barely wait for the first time this lady powers up and jumps to the sun. You must be soooo proud of all your crew and helpers you have had here.Your talent's are many and you use them wisely my friend. One fine day you will arrive at the time for me to preset you and this fine lady with her medallions. Until that day, ONWARD MY FRIEND.

[@TomokosEnterprize]

No cell here. @Sampson-Boat_Co.

[@aserta]

6:07 there's a theoretical limit to all things, but that rope, as displayed, it's entirely possible that none of us here will be remembered by the time it's worn out. Of course, given that it is well kept, well maintained. Congrats to everyone involved in the restoration of Tally Ho. She's going to be one hell of a boat when she's complete. There's no doubt in my mind that if Albert Strange were to be alive, right now, he'd be chuffed to bits and he'd be mingling in with the lads and lasses, smiling ear to ear knowing that Tally Ho has been given a new lease on life, stronger, better... combining the past and the future of classic boating for new generations to see and enjoy.

[@llagas6307]

I'm guessing, from the vocabulary you use, that you hail from the same country as Leo. There seems to be a great number of men and women viewing this rebuild from the UK. My sincere hope is that a group of you will contact your embassy in Washington DC to alert it to the Tally Ho project and, when a firm launch date is set by Leo, to request that your ambassador, Dame Karen Pierce, try to attend the launch, where she could convey congratulations from you all and add to the accolades coming from others, like myself, from around the world, for a truly marvelous feat of shipbuilding that does credit to a large team, but in particular to one who ranks as His Majesty's most skilled, young "sailor and a boatbuilder", Leo Goolden. (Lest this be misunderstood, I am not suggesting that Dame Karen be given the role of champagne splasher; Darlene will be our overwhelming favorite for that honor.)

[@polarguyinak1]

Did anyone else's heart putter-patter seeing the boat lit up from the inside at night? Love this boat!

[@CATech1138]

not so much my heart, but her's....she's coming to life

[@r0thrux]

I can't help but be delighted by the light from below shining through the deck lights as you work in the evening.

[@Mark-ki7ic]

Old Girl is looking good, soon she'll have her finery on to go dancing with the wind and waves.

[@danblessing2392]

So happy for you, Leo! What an incredible milestone for TallyHo!

[@charlesseymour1482]

Yes Dan

[@cowetaok]

I found this boat renovation by pulling up you tube videos on old sawmills. Doing that I found one of leo going to Alabama I believe it was and them picking lumber for the boat and milling it. After seeing leo on it I had to come to this channel and see what was going on. At that point I binge watched all videos from the beginning up to the point I had came into it at. What a marvelous journey and what a difference in saw mills for the mast and the saw mill that milled all that lumber that brought me to this channel. Taut Sails.

[@defel1]

Including the footage of the wood being milled for the mast was a great idea, and adds to the sense of the scope of construction. I actually felt excited seeing the overhead shots! We done.

[@LandFather]

I love this boat, and this project. She’s one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen.

[@rbc5878]

The overhead drone shots show the beautiful lines of the boat and deck!

[@kevinknutson4596]

It occurred to me when we saw the lumber rolling out for the spars that I now know what 'A Boat Load' of material looks like, roughly 3 flatbeds stacked to about a shipping container height!

[@drain_001]

The glowing deck prisms at 14:44 look so warm and good.

[@ptchippy]

Great shot from the top of Gus’s crane!

[@sapelesteve]

It was really amazing seeing the dry fitting of that incredible mast Leo! As a continued supporter of this amazing project, I would urge anyone that has not contributed thus far to consider doing so. I know how much Leo really appreciates it! TALLY HO! 👍👍

[@Mr.-Norton]

A nice touch to the bow plate would have been to have the heads of the slotted screws all going in the same direction - parallel with the keel of the boat. Just one of those "old" ship building techniques.

[@julianharms4109]

That drone shot of the deck layout was just breathtaking. So good to see the mast stepped. Bring on the Dyneema; it finds its ultimate fulfilment in the rig of a traditional-design yacht. She will be something under sail!

[@desolatemetro]

Really enjoyed the milling of the material for the mast. I wonder what it would look like if you took all the wood used for this project and stacked it up (before cutting and planing and sanding...just the raw boards). Lots of wood! Also, I really like when something that is being built/rebuilt traditionally, like Tally-Ho, uses modern materials where it makes sense to do so. Dyneema for the rig makes so much sense. It's cool that you can even use more traditional techniques to install and finish the new material too!

[@peterspencer6442]

There is something really epic about seeing that tree marked for Tally Ho

[@FondelMikeRotch]

Yes you could tell it was a hand picked premium white spruce tree with no imperfections whatsoever.

[@calholli]

That's really such a waste of a big trunk just to cut it all down into small pieces just to glue all back together.

[@mattlander9119]

​@@calhollirecommend watching the video that shows the timber being machined and glued together to form the mast to see why it was done that way.

[@calholli]

@@mattlander9119 I did.. I haven't missed any videos since he first crawled inside the old ship, before it was ever moved to that house. Yes they glued together smaller pieces rather than using a solid pole. But one of the main benefits of doing that is because you can build it out of smaller trees and save money. If you already have a large tree -- you're better off using it for larger slabs and beams, rather than to cut it all down to small lumber like they did. He got the worst of both worlds: had to pay for a rare and expensive log and also pay for the construction of the beam-- rather than only one or the other. I'm not doubting the end result, I just think he could have saved a lot of money if done just a little differently.

[@ShawnRitch]

I have to tell you all that have worked on Tally Ho, I have never been so proud of a bunch of people I didn't know. Amazing and exceptional craftsmanship. God bless you all :)

[@keyem4504]

She's coming together so beautifully. Your craftsmanship is incredible.

[@barrybutler6375]

That was GREAT, i really enjoyed watching the long sticky out bit on top get lowered into the big long bottom bit, FANTASTIC 😊👍⛵

[@barrybutler6375]

😉 isn't it a beautiful yacht, @@yosserc

[@SVPB]

What a team!...and what a team leader! Way to go Leo and the crew, Cheers!

[@Tordvergar]

Leo, once again--no surprise--you have made an absolutely outstandingly correct Engineering decision! Modern cordage is so much more traditional in that it's actual rope. I don't know if you're aware, but the highest strength UHMWPE rope is made right here in the Pacific Northwest, in Anacortes. Cortland makes Plasma Rope mainly for Maritime uses. I've bought it--it's fantastic! In any case, whichever of the specific products you use, there's an additional benefit. Because of the low mass and extremely low stretch, if a cable snaps it won't cut people in half, it will simply drop. Okay, now I've listened to Ian's analysis. Dyneema is an excellent choice and close to Plasma in strength. Ian makes a really superb point about creep and proper sizing! Since it's so light, you have the flexibility to over-engineer the size of the rope and entirely eliminate any concern about creep. And you can then laugh at Full Gales. Seriously. What's funny is that no matter how hugely you over-engineer it, you'll never come close to the traditional diameters of Hemp Rope. Also, as Ian says, Dyneema and its ilk are the most UV resistant ropes out there. But with proper surface treatment, it could become essentially impervious. This is such a wonderful engineering solution!!

[@philleasthouse3791]

What an awesome day for Tally Ho and Leo. All that hard work, foresrd planning and carefull labour to produce a thing of beauty!! Tally Ho is the best of all possible outcomes in a project so very worthwhile in a fractious world!! My wooden boat fix is done again for the week. 😊

[@derikkahl103]

What a treat to see those deck lights working at night!

[@stevebrooks4th]

You're a real musician Leo, putting the truck beeps in time with the music, like you do with hammer blows... The beeps are even close to being in the right key...

[@IcyMidnight]

She looks great with the light coming from out of the hull at night! 🤩

[@curtkeisler7623]

Well that was so cool to see the mast come into the hole in the deck and then to see it standing. I've been watching this for years and I got a little emotional. I can't imagine what it's like for you guys to see this! Can't wait to see it full of sales and all billowed out in racing across the ocean!

[@erikev]

Dyneema rope can only be used below 70°C. That is a huge limit that is not mentioned. Especially if it is parcelled in black material.

[@influx__]

To be honest, when I started watching the Tally Ho series 2-3 years ago (When it was just you and your friend!) I never thought it would get to this point. Seeing the mast finally being raised is such an emotional moment, and I can't put into words how proud I am of you and your team for coming so far! Thank you for everything you do Leo, you are the spitting image of what a role model should look like. :)

[@radamus210]

The strange thing I often find myself thinking about all of this, I have never, will never have any inclination to sail, learn to sail, even want to get on a sailboat. I will however be sweeping up sawdust in the shop as long as the good lord allows. But I find myself riveted to the most obscure things such as materials using in sail rigging - it's fascinating! And all kinds of new words to google - But man oh man! That is a MAST! It didn't look like much horizontal but boy, what a beauty! And the Tally Ho log being milled, that was awesome. Those deck prism's sweet as hell!!! There's going to be a lot of sheet hanging off that pole ~ wow...

[@danblessing2392]

The photography was outstanding as always! I especially enjoyed the aerials!

[@BigJawnMize]

This...from above you can really see how lovely the overall shape of Tally Ho is!

[@bobsimon2242]

Very proud making a modest contribution to such an amazingly beautiful handmade project. Thankyou

[@fps079]

It is a privilege to see this piece of art come together. Thanks for allowing me to participate, even in such a small way.

[@bobbailey4954]

What a beautiful sight that mast is WOW I can’t believe it getting closer to actually getting the haul wet. You know on second thought with the craftsmanship and beauty of Tally Ho she probably should go into a museum

[@tirvplumbing]

Wonderful to see the mast in place. 😊

[@abrahamtov364]

Everything on the Tally Ho was hand done so there is alot of SOUL in Tally Ho and she looks that way!

[@csababekesi-marton2393]

Congratulations on this great moment.

[@10samcarl]

I'm fascinated by the use of Dyneema for the rigging. I'm very familiar with using it in rock climbing rigging. I regularly use Dyneema cord that's about as thick as a boot lace to support my entire body weight, it's a really incredible material. I had no idea of its uses in sailing ships but it makes sense

[@Dlawler]

If you want to know abit more of how well proven it is, look up Peter Greig. He's an Australian rigger that's been using it for years, including boats that have circumnavigate with it and even after 10+yrs of uv degrading it's still stronger than the equivalent wire rigging as its sized for stretch not strength

[@raymondelmore8903]

I really got a new appreciation for just how beautiful a craft Tally Ho is with the aerial shots as opposed to close-in video shots and at ground level. I found myself having to dab off a bit of drool from my beard and I'm sure my skin has a noticeable green tint to it but I'm too ashamed to go check my mirror. No amount of praise can match my appreciation for the work you and the crew have done so far. Sail on sailors!

[@johndehoog5567]

At 14:50 I had a flash forward into the future. I imagined an overhead drone shot at night of Tally Ho in a warm southern sea. You can barley see the crew relaxing on deck. Soft yellow light is emanating from the deck mounted round skylights. I can almost smell the tang of salt water. By all accounts a nice looking boat despite being built by Leo's School of Dodgy Boat Building. Thanks for all the videos you posted and I look forward to seeing Tall Ho underway with full sails.

[@philippegillet111]

Thanks Leo. Always the best for this old and respectable lady. You can feel love all around this wonderful TallyHo jewel. Take your time, we're here.

[@The333]

Wow, really interesting post this weekend. The mast looks amazing. Such a beautiful boat. Bravo Tally Ho crew!

[@Cooper121842]

I love the rate of progress on this boat. The number of test fittings and the time and care taken over every part means that the progress rate is generally very slow but always consistent, there is always progress which is what makes this series so addictive even after so many years. The longer you spend watching it be built the more dedicated you are to seeing it through

[@michaeldurling793]

She never fails to give me a thrill every time I see her. I know I have said it before but Tally Ho is truly magnificent, you and the team are awesome, great respect to all.

[@danateel]

Looking at the drone footage taken after the mast was un-stepped it struck me like a thunderclap what a beautiful lady your Tally Ho is.

[@gwheyduke]

Very nice drone footage. That was a huge truck load of wood from Canada! It was great to see the hull from the air. Tally Ho is indeed a beautiful vessel.

[@jonnytooze]

Big love. Big energy being sent your way.

[@TheDanielsherer]

Seeing the amount of lumber that came from that one massive log was really something. A lot more advanced milling but it made me think of that gentleman who milled the Live Oak for Tally Ho's ribs and I hope he's getting along OK.

[@mariajosecarrascosanchez2557]

Well, that was also all the deck timber too - so not all from the same tree

[@danweyant4909]

​@@mariajosecarrascosanchez2557Not the truck load, I think they mean that cutting diagram that was drawn on the log end.

[@CPcamaro]

Great milestone and it is awesome that the mill got footage of the actual timber being milled for the mast and spars.

[@billymartin7518]

After watching this episode I went back and reviewed Ep90, about the rig and new sail plan, and it got me to wondering. Have you considered some design on that huge spinnaker? I think a line drawing (just black) of Pancho would be pretty cool. It would serve a dual purpose of honoring Paul and Darlene along with some Tally Ho humour!

[@nerome619]

I just realised that unlike my car projects, Tally Ho will come to an end soon!

[@mikeriddell176]

What a huge milestone for the whole team who have managed to keep traditional craftsmanship alive and save Tally Ho. Leo, you and your successive teams are amazing and can be compared to their brother craftsmen restoring Notre Dame in Paris. It’s amazing to see young people with such enormous skills. I’m not sure that you realise the historical importance of your own project.

[@TR4zest]

Tally Ho looks so perfect, up close, looking at a single joint, or in the whole, and everything in-betwee. She appears to have the flawlessness of a computer animation; a CGI of a wooden boat. What an achievement.

[@anthonyrochford6248]

slowly getting there but craftmanship is excellent and amazing to watch ,i thank you all, take care

[@andiandi5650]

Hi Leo,i always following your from first episode until now,i'm your fans from Indonesia.

[@MrPossumeyes]

A big thankyou to all the seperate teams who have brought Tally Ho to the mast-stepping stage.

[@KennyP88]

She’s just, so beautiful Leo. You’re the best thing she’s ever had. ❤

[@alexanderkielczynski2437]

I always cannot wait for Saturday nights, well, every two weeks, unless Leo is generous and we have a bonus video. I have been watching almost from the beginning, and this is the best project on KZbin. Leo's videos are so professional and engaging. I am raving, as I know so many watching do, i don't have words for my admiration for Tally Ho. Dyneema is a brilliant choice.

[@JasperJanssen]

That person apparently attempting to hold up the mast with his hand for a little bit - ie with his hand underneath the very large and heavy crane borne object - gave me some shivers.

[@garycohen6470]

I'm pretty sure I just saw Leo grin, almost! Blessings to Leo and crew, and gratitude to the Good Universe, for enabling these fine craftspeople, along with we viewers and supporters, to reach this amazing moment!

[@Early8Q]

Ian’s description of the standing rigging just pushed every engineering button for me! I was cheering his words! You are solving the standing rigging problem so well with what have and know today, with a thoughtful acknowledgment of Tally Ho’s past. Kudos to you and your team

[@jaimedDR]

I still can't believe I've followed this project and Western Flyer from day 1. So exciting it's getting close to being finished.

[@nicolasmejia1736]

I love how Leo's design choices are traditional not for nostalgic reasons but for a better performance and maintenance WHILE keeping a beautiful look. Congratulations, this inspires me to look at new tech in ways that resonate with traditional techniques and how to best merge them together 🎉

[@antonleimbach648]

There is something about a wood boat that fiberglass just can’t toutch. The deck looks smashing and that mast is very sturdy.

[@scotttaggart71]

So glad you your hull has a traditional, flush transom, and your rig, only one mast. That squeeze at the stern, to make a canoe stern, eliminates a lot of room below, and deck space above. And more masts, don't make you go any faster on a boat under 70 feet or so, according to an article in Sail Magazine.

[@stephenparrish1933]

Leo. It's always been a boat to me. And depending on the angle of sight it would look appreciably the same-- painted different. But the mast going in. Never seen that before. Big. So Big. Thanks for sharing this with us. Well, you said in the video what I was feeling when I stopped the video. Can't wait to see it again!

[@artothevid]

I'm so happy to be able to contribute to this amazing project, it's worth every penny in my mind. And as a person who enjoys watching milling videos it was nice to see that as well, seeing the amount of lumber on that truck made me once again realise the huge amount of wood that has gone into this project, which is quite easy to lose sight of. Thanks again to all of you who make this possible!

[@hillogical]

SO COOL!!! I started watching your channel a while back before you even had a hull. Now she has a MAST (ish). I know it will be a while, but I can't wait to see the video of her first sail in a long time!