BIG Progress, Small Details 🤯 (Aluminum Catamaran Build Part 6)

[@svdelos]

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[@maxmac7845]

Will you be able to travel through icy waters? I don't mean like a full on ice breaker, just somewhere with a little ice.

[@RodolfoRodriguez-eu3tb]

Hope to see you soon in the hi Sea

[@srperk6163]

How many boats have they built? Is there a finished boat you can video, tour and interview the owner? This is a great series.

[@froggy0165]

This is a sponsorship I don't mind seeing. It's practical, affordable, and really lends to your lifestyle. So tired of seeing ag1 and better help sponsorships.

[@kretkris]

BRIAN , IF I MAY ... - YOU HAVE A CHANCE TO CREATE DOUBLE OR EVEN TRIPLE WALL BIG FREEZER . - EVEN WITH VACUUM . - THINK ABOUT IT.

[@ThatDudeWarb]

Kaz & Bryan You guys have been killing this boat build series. It feels like you guys have really found a groove & style. Keep Crushing It! Can't wait to see the rest of the journey ahead!

[@svdelos]

Thank you!!! 🙏

[@fionaladlow1476]

So proud of these 2 Aussie boys building this cat for you. Their fabrication skills are top notch as well as their all round cheerfulness and humour. Pleasure to watch this build from a Central Queenslander. 🇦🇺👍

[@maracle6]

The editors really deserve an extra thanks for these build videos, which seem to stitch together a ton of footage from different cameras. Must be a lot of work!

[@banzaiib]

I'm enjoying this build series immensely. Thanks guys!

[@svdelos]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@buguiboogs6764]

Ramukanji as the intro... you went back in time with that one! loved it! I was waiting for the "buy us a beer!'

[@txprospector]

And Kazza's "It went down the wrong throat!" Followed by me saying, "That's what she said!"

[@lucaschueli984]

As an old (78) owner/skipper of two 40' fiberglass catamarans (built 1978 and '85 in Italy) I am really happy and very proud to see almost all famous u-tubers finally switching to cats! This confirms my at the time very controversial idea that cats were safer and better for cruising ! ( I sailed from the Med to Thailand against the trades 1979 to 84) Cheers!

[@dalebuckley6073]

I remember when people were saying a catamaran won't right itself if it rolled , I've personally never heard of a catamaran doing that.

[@Coleen-Love]

Video please! It is 6:00 pm Friday and I can't start the weekend without it!

[@althair8531]

Yeah…I’m officially worried right now…

[@Coleen-Love]

@@althair8531 ...hmmm.. hopefully all is well. What do you think happened?

[@ChuckBurgess1]

Awesome! The ending with nugget on her bike NEVER gets old. She’s adorable!

[@ZachD555]

Been watching for 10+ years and these are some of my favorite episodes since your first time in the South Pacific. Great work

[@svdelos]

Wow, thanks!

[@jochemrebergen]

This should be an one hour documentary. Every week 😂 Epic stuff guys ❤

[@clay3205]

That new build intro is poppin! Coffee engaged, Happy Friday, folks!!!!

[@Trevithick1984]

I haven't heard from you awesome people in a week! Im starting to get withdrawals, lol. Hope all is well and Delos2 is coming along smoothly. Much love for you all in the amazing life yous live. NZ fan, Richy.

[@briancochran8356]

Your videos make following the build informative and interesting at the same time.

[@svdelos]

Glad to hear it!

[@StaffanLiback]

This building process is amazing to watch. Learning is a true joy!

[@georgeweakley2263]

"'And the EMMY for Best new Doc Series goes to ": Sailing SV Delos ! Love these . Please keep up the video's. Love them .

[@SpencerPhotography]

LOL... for real!

[@nickyl9040]

I disagree Building Ran III is more than worthy of the award

[@patrickstarnes2355]

Love the joking around 👍 keep it going in this direction guys 👍

[@svdelos]

Thanks! Will do!

[@CaptainKseadog1]

Great job guys! When Delos 2.0 is complete, you will literally know every square inch of her. YOU GUYS ROCK! ❤❤❤

[@MHow1900]

Suggest to them to put that welder on an overhead track so they don’t have to lift it so many times. It will save them so much time and their backs.

[@elisesutton2366]

Yes! My family has a welding business and all welders are suspended overhead

[@derekge5794]

Really curious to see the insulation you use. So many options would really appreciate a detailed discussion on the options and eventual decision. Thanks! this is great stuff!

[@ernie7757]

Again nothing better to end a week than with an episode of SV DELOS. Nothing but love for guys!! And where is sierra?❤❤❤

[@graceybfrg]

It is so interesting to see how you and La Vagabonde proceeded to do things completely differently while both being cruising familys. I like your approach so much more in so many ways.

[@holgerlafrenz2895]

Fascinating how the build is going. Thanks, Brian, for explaining the intricate details. You're keeping the build interesting without including all the boring welding, grinding, and the tedious bending of all the hull plates.

[@TonyAnkele]

Boars beautiful 😍 guys. Can't wait to see her interior living space. What a game changer .... Huh

[@jimgarvin9159]

WOW. Love the new opening Y’all are doing great. Thanks for sharing this experience with us all. ❤😊😊

[@svdelos]

Thanks Jim, we thought it would be fun to make a new intro for this build series, glad you like it!

[@headshot8888]

One of the great things about metal boats is the craftsmanship involved in their construction.

[@JohannSwart_JWS]

My parents were owner-builders of the house I grew up in. It took 3 years to complete, and we lived there for many years. The great thing about that is you know every brick, every screw, and every cable of your house. I still remember all of this 45 years later. Same thing for your new yacht. Huge benefit over just buying one, and finding out stuff afterwards. ATB Delos!

[@Coleen-Love]

Just a fantastic venture! Brian and Karen, you guys have reinvented this channel in such a good way and you guys have so got your mojo back! Your early videos were legend and now with this build series, you are setting up for some great suff. To be honest, I am not sure what is more exciting.. the build process and the possible business angle, or the sailing. I guess doing both is the key. You ventures in this Catamaran would tie in with supproting and promoting the business of making them - ala Tony Fleming from Fleming Yachts. Not a bad life where you get to test out the models over a few years as you sail the world and increase sales. Sure do hope that you are making wise plans to launch a business out of this. The orders will start coming in big time I suspect.

[@Coleen-Love]

Brian, if you need help marketing and seeking funding for Ocean exploration, I might be interested.

[@jimmykingsborough6549]

Very interesting hearing about the pros / cons of the keels

[@capt.redbeard8361]

Greetings from South Africa! It's inspiring to see the detailed progress you're making on the aluminum catamaran. Your dedication to perfecting every small detail truly shows, and it's amazing to witness this journey unfold. Keep up the incredible work-this project is shaping up beautifully, and I can't wait to see the final product on the water! Best of luck as you continue building!

[@TSorovanMHael]

21:20 editorial note, a "Jig" positions a tool for a specific task. For example a routing jig used to chamfer plates. A "Fixture" is used to position parts together for assembly. Hence the boat is being built on a Fixture, technically. This kind of stuff drives engineers crazy.

[@svdelos]

Ha ha I continue to learn each and every day something new on this project. It’s my favorite part 🙏

[@TimTimTomTom]

@@svdelos One other small thing I've noticed in recent weeks (not this video though); When referring to millimeter measurements, you often call it "mil", but you shouldn't... because mil is an actual measurement used to gauge thicknesses all over the place. It is 1/1000 of an inch- 1 mil. Minor thing, but thought I'd point it out. Just so sometime in the future, you don't order something based on "x" mil thickness, because you might not get what you expect! Good stuff though. I'm enjoying the new vibe, and I've been here since episode 12. Still have my "old" Delos t shirt from your very first release. We have almost crossed paths a couple times, were on Culebra at the same time, and again in San Juan I think? Anyway... good luck with the new boat.

[@SpencerPhotography]

This whole series is just fantastic. I love that Karen and Brian explain different parts of the build. So good, guys!!!!!!!!!

[@GeorgiaBoyBoomer]

I still laugh at the outro. It's just funny and warming to see the real joy of a child.

[@RobinBrowne-k6k]

Another plus to using aluminum, all the scrap has value.

[@1st1anarkissed]

Wheely good puns. You're on a roll, there.

[@HopeOfJoe]

Such great information on how to build an aluminum boat. 👍🏻 Looking forward to seeing the continuation and results. See you next time. ✨🌊💨⛵️🏝️👙🌞✨

[@n7narcosis]

This episode was HILARIOUS! Well done you two, love this series

[@n4837z]

Really enjoying the build. Thanks!

[@campingjoost]

Found the SV delos crew on youtube 3 years ago and glad i did. wachted every episode and it didnt take long till i started saving money for travelling the world instead of buying nice cars and other boys stuff. Its been 8 months now since i quitted my job, rented out the house and started travelling. Next year i will sell everything and move out of the cold and wet Netherlands and move to the South of Spain. Not gonna be living on a boat because i am on my own and i rather be on land. Thank you so much SV delos, you guys made me leave my comfort zone.... live life , see the world, get inspired , so many good things. ❤ See you next week

[@pamelalandesman]

Enjoying your boat build videos! You all know how to keep this interesting and fun! Thanks😀

[@mikew3194]

NERRRRRRRD episode. I enjoyed the detailed look at the new whip and you answering the whys. Also the melon seed metaphor.

[@glennburch1081]

FASCINATING BUILD, DON'T CHANGE A THING!

[@chrishughes9929]

Here I am, six videos in, watching a boat being built. I don't care what kind of content you guys put out, I'm here for the entertainment and excellent film making. I'm always sucked in.

[@lorihutton4719]

I was a sceptic on leaving delos for delos 2.0, then i saw not just another Catamaran.....i saw a family home in delos 2.0. Sierra can ride her bike on board. Run around endless possibilities for the growing princess. Now im getting excited for your family to stretch out and thrive. 🚲YooHoo 🚲.

[@beaudwayful]

Great video! Loved the Aussie slang. I'm stealing "she'll be right". Keel explanation was very helpful.

[@svdelos]

Glad it was helpful!

[@roberttorres809]

Wow, it’s coming along wonderfully!

[@chipmiller9074]

What a amazing educational blog ❤!! Congrats on your progress too

[@SilvioRose-su5xn]

This is just amazing, hats off to you 🎉

[@nolanborn510]

I’m never sailed in my life but have been watching your videos for years and have heard many sailing terms but I’ve never been able to fully comprehend exactly how upwind sailing works until you gave the water melon seed example!

[@tymanot]

So interesting to see Delos 2.0 grow.

[@russmarkham2197]

I think the mini-keels are a much better option for you than dagger boards. You did the analysis well.

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

They also take the weight off the rudders. There are some Keel cats... usually the larger ones... that employ rotating drop blade keels that raise and lower on Winches or rams. This helps them sail closer into the wind.. In light airs you can reduce the drag by using a single dagger blade. The freeboard and bridge deck clearance largely determine the seakeeping and speed in rougher conditions. One thing many cats lack are chines ..these can be very useful both in controling internal volumes avoiding porpoising and spray control.. but even curved hulls like this you can benefit from spray strakes or rails back from the bow and turning the bow waves over and down ...V🌊 because around 10kn a V hull can start to generate lift.. If you want to see a clean rooster tail being left by a Cat tanking down a run take a look at the ones behind Second Star a Windelo 54'. Or a Rapier 500 Deepblue. Still a radical GT design where you can sail 95% from inside the boat as that's where the mast and all the ropes are handled from. It can also monitor the loads and de-power the rig in a second if it detects a dangerous loading. If you want to race or just shoot the breeze in the sun You can switch to back up helms at the rear of each hulls deck with remote buttons to control the winches. Both vessels are designed to be sailable single handed with very little fatigue or strain in all latitudes and conditions. Both are capable of powering up to high twenties in kn ..but cruising effortlessly at all day at 12…16kn. Like Delos 2 whoever's at the helm can see and talk to everyone indoors and out front.

[@russmarkham2197]

@@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665 Hi. Thanks for your very interesting reply. I always wanted a "performance cat" because I am keen on sailing fast in light wind and I want to be able to point high upwind. So, initially if I was going to buy a cat (which I probably never will) I would have chosen dagger boards. But then I read about the fixed keel benefits, and that is what I would get. I'm not into racing. I want to beach the cat if needed. The pointing is more for safety on a lee shore and saving on tacks. It sounds as though you have there a compromise option also. Not a full dagger board but a swing keel. Would also be worth researching. Cheers.

[@russmarkham2197]

Hi. I would be interested however to know what the pointing ability of your fixed keel design is expected to be. How close to the wind can you go compared with a full on 2 meter twin dagger board set up?

[@patrickjames1080]

A Stay sail is a big help on a Cat without daggerboards to point better@@russmarkham2197

[@rorygielarowski8972]

Amazing! Enjoying the Build!

[@davidnichols147]

The building process is amazing to watch. We love our Vessi sneaker's designed in Canada!

[@TheNZSlayer]

So exciting to watch this beautiful catamaran been made

[@dougdean3134]

Have to admit I wasn’t looking forward to yet another build sequence on KZbin. Once again you have raised the bar and have made this series exceptional. Now I am looking forward to the next episode.

[@brucethec8150]

Hey you 2. Been with you from day one. I still have Delos as my wallpaper on my pc from the very early days.

[@svdelos]

Hey Bruce, aww that's so cool you're still rocking the OG desktop backgrounds! Thanks for coming along on the journey with us for all these years, and for joining us in this new chapter too!

[@claverton]

Every vid these guys put up is so professionally done and entertaining. Plus they seem like really nice people. I wonder Sierra is getting an Aussie accent yet?

[@svdelos]

Aw thanks so much! Glad you're enjoying the videos 🥰 And no Sierra hasn't fully developed her g'days just yet, but will be really curious to see if she does end up with a little Aussie twang from all the time we will have spent here 😂

[@MrDannyr2000]

hope you bring her down to the Gold Coast once she's finished , I would love to see her in our waters, building Delos 2.0 has been a great series to watch so far, looking forward to watching the progress as you go forward

[@curniss5241]

I never thought I'd be so into boat building - this is so cool! Thanks for sharing and explaining the process!!

[@ericd7975]

I have posted before how interesting it is to watch alloy boat build for a change and take this as double down. Love the build ALL great people. Can’t wait for next weeks episode. Thanks for sharing 😊👍👍👍

[@svdelos]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙏

[@ericd7975]

@@svdelos certainly do. Appreciate that you have taken the trouble to reply 😊

[@rickpyne]

Amazing skills of these aluminium shipwrights, their work ethic has to be admired and applauded. Thanks for the Vid, keep em coming....

[@brettleach9281]

This construction process is fascinating. Thanks for including your segment about your decision on the keels. I look forward to more with Delos 2.0.

[@ricardocuevas7815]

Been watching for 10yrs. but stayed when I heard Ramukanji as the intro. 🙂 Please bring it back for good.

[@HildegardActual]

Wow, I've been out of the loop with your channel a while, I didn't even realize you guys were building a boat! And a catamaran, that I didn't really expect, but she's looking great so far!

[@luiscorrea-sagre5409]

For someone like me that has giving up on boating for a lot of reasons, I still enjoying watching SV delos for the nostalgy of owing a boat and the dread of owning them. It is really not the initial cost of owing a boat, it is the upkeep and maintenance required to keep it running for you. You trade up the wonderful life experiences living in remote places for the expensive and constant maintenance that requires it to keep it that way. I am glad that people like SV delos can do it thru the financial mechanism that you tube has giving them. Hopefully the message does not get transversed with the idea that anyone can do it the same way.

[@andrewdavisca]

Woohhhoo .. I thought at first I was not going to enjoy the boat building but wow… incredible… thanks for sharing

[@rickstevens1479]

Can't wait to see her splash , it will be spectacular...and aluminum is the perfect material for a cruising boat .. good luck to all...😊

[@marchuvfulz]

Very nice discussion of the tradeoffs between daggerboards and mini-keels. Quite informative.

[@DawidNaudeIrishSettler]

Love the new intro, as well as the build. Awesome work 👏 👌 👍 🙌 🫶🤠

[@michellereynolds6290]

Another great episode and I loved the intro! Had been missing Ramukanji ❤

[@vanessavandervalk1084]

I absolutely love the advances & detailed explanations of the process! WOO HOO Darling Sierra!! 😍🙌💖💖💖

[@sdmode]

incredible speed of this build. props to you guys. most people take this long to fix a small repair. yall are flying. impressive. would make me consider buying from them just on this footage alone

[@johannesels5288]

Just love the build and the boys are doing a great job massaging all the pieces into place. Can’t wait to you see beach this baby on a beautiful sandy beach somewhere!

[@TheVillainOfTheYear]

Amazing! I liked how you talked about your keel design. Can you talk about the sail plan yet?

[@michaelvandewalle8843]

It’s so great following along the build. I’ve discovered your channel while covid happened back in 2020 and hooked ever since. (Watched all videos from the beginning too) Will you guys take Dan and Kurt for a sailing trip when the boat is finished? Think they would fit right in.

[@svdelos]

Oh yeah we will definitely need to do a little trip all together! Glad you're loving the vids and thanks for the kind words Michael!

[@tropicrec]

Glad you took on this project. Really interesting. All that sailing around exotic places was getting boring. I am learning a lot about welding..Keep up the great content...

[@Formerlywarmer]

I was already a fan and following for years but the office clip references WERE GREAT! 😂😂😂. Loving the new rig yall are building so hurry up I wanna see the motors go in! 🛳️

[@jerrymacvaldosta]

thanks for the keel explanation

[@sickjohnson]

Enjoying the process in the videos guys...keep them rolling! How is the back healing up Brian?

[@brettbulmer2168]

Thankyou! Just awesome to watch the build. We'll done. Hot tip from a local. Explore our Brisbane islands by 4x4 while your here.

[@maxalot113]

Beaching the boat is amazing ability! Congrats on that!

[@svdelos]

We agree!

[@nicclark9791]

Just remember, dagger can come up higher in strong winds because the faster you go the more friction you have, there is allot of thought that goes into running daggers with stress, heel and speed.

[@colinmansell3524]

Great progress Brian and Kazz. Looking forward to the holidays we can enjoy with you on you travels.

[@jaddenmark8583]

Another great episode! Thank you. To great seeing the progress and learning the whys of the build.

[@AtziVid]

Without any concerns, you are no1 sailing channel 👍 Thank‘s for your weekly update. Only GBU is compareable, but on an other level. A clever move to switch your home - makes it more interesting in future for the visitors.

[@hxo2374]

In this state, Delos 2.0 looks more like a spaceship than a boat. I like it ♥. Can't wait to see more after the flip.

[@kerrymettert8962]

Impressed by the strength of the boat you are building. 💪

[@gardencity3558]

Very reminiscent of old the DC3's design and construction with the sleek, yet super strong aluminum.

[@Chickendude1]

wow part 6, it must be almost done by now, you guys rock!, been watching for atleast 3+ years, cheers brian and kaz!

[@ray6659]

Only 3 years??? 🤣

[@kirtandreamrezzer]

Amazing camera & editing work guys! Truly entertaining ship building series. Thank you, aloha. 🌟 🌞 🤙🏽 🖖🏽 ✌🏽 🙏🏽

[@Dh-de9op]

A few alu cats getting built on ut just now. This is the best one. Kudos for getting your hands dirty. This stradbroke outfit is stellar. Enjoying the vids, cheers👌

[@svdelos]

Much appreciated!

[@djicode5146]

Love you guys! Hate I can't make the boat show. I do want to meet you guys one day, have been watching since before Sierra was born. You work hard on your content and it really shows. My daughter just turned 15 today, oof. My grand dad was in the navy and we would go sailing every summer. He is gone now, but I miss it sooooo much.

[@windowshots]

Very cool. Love these boat building projects. So much to do.

[@bennybellum6037]

You should sell 3D models of SV delos 1.0 and 2.0 as merch.

[@Rubbernecker]

Awesome!!!! Cannot wait to see her cutting through the water!!

[@wheelspinner20]

Relatively new viewer. Back when you announced that you would be helping build it, I thought you were crazy. I have quite a bit of Aluminum welding experience and I have to say you guys are banging it out and it looks really great! Very much enjoy watching this series! The learning curve for you must be extreme, but when you are done, you will know your boat way better than most! Cant wait to see it float and also get fitted up with all the other stuff, rigging and systems!

[@svdelos]

Awesome, thank you!

[@glencrandall7051]

And the build goes on. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[@markthomasson5077]

Daggerboards actually allow you to go more slowly. That is if you wish to sail comfortably upwind in strong winds, the additional lift is gained at a lower speed. If you ground unintentionally, you have a chance of sliding off.

[@bonvoyage5377]

Listening to the intro Ramukanji, brought back memories for me.......all good

[@Nicko12646]

Working with Dan and Kurt would be bloody awesome you guys seem like good blokes