Tally Ho's Front Door (April 1st, 2023)

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EPISODE 150
In this episode we work on Tally Ho’s front door, which will be a traditional frame-and-panel door built with quarter-sawn Oak. We talk a little bit about the history of front doors on traditional boats, and the door opening is cut with some precision chainsaw-work. Also in this video - Zeal caulks most of the deck seams, and the beautiful main companionway hatch and cockpit coaming get installed onto the boat.
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[@gdude2775]

Glad to see the door. Most people forget about the history of old boats.

[@pattydonald7770]

Yes... I totally thought they were joking until I saw the chainsaw come out 😅

[@shoresharp8349]

Lol!!!!!!!!

[@bruceferris1635]

Will your front door have a Peep hole in it?

[@tasesq]

4:20 in and I just realised the date 👍

[@darenscott1718]

​@@pattydonald7770 I'm still not sure...

[@lindaleOO9]

I used to own a 49ft Yawl with a majestic mahogany front door which was the envy of everyone at my local yacht club. Ethel, my mother in law opened it one night looking for the head and the boat sank in about 45 seconds - the door broke off its hinges and is now the door to my domestic office, we never did find Ethel but then I'm not sure anyone looked.

[@caahacky]

I think it's a mistake to have the door open inwards. Ethel could have still been with us.

[@adamshults9810]

Patty discussing the hydrodynamic properties of the door and remaining serious, must’ve been the hardest thing he’s ever done in his life

[@Tclans]

This cracked me up so good. 😆

[@jackoffer9600]

Out of all the things I’m ashamed of in my internet search history, “old sailboat front door meaning” now tops the list

[@travissiegwart8276]

A little known fact about sailing: the phrase "SHUT THE FRONT DOOR" is what the captain would call out when a larger wave is approaching allowing his crew to shut the front door and prevent sinking.

[@avanm420]

It would be nice to have a screen door over the front door for the nicer weather

[@jrhalabamacustoms5673]

And some flex seal!

[@Mark-zi4dd]

Out here in Massachusetts we always add a screen door because of bugs and on wooden boats we add fret work for decoration.

[@corwin5557]

Yeah,! That would turn tally-ho into a submarine.

[@jimmccorison]

@@corwin5557 Don't laugh, it keeps the seaweed out.

[@chiranagheorghitaeugeniuth98]

my god it really needs a door there? it does not ruin the hull? I never seen that door on a boat.

[@obijuan42]

I love that April 1 is circled on the calendar behind Leo. That's the sort of attention to detail I've come to expect from this channel.

[@russbowlus]

Door Day! It's a big deal.

[@bartramdilks26]

OMG, i was like what on earth is he doing, it was the chainsaw cut that still baffles me, lol. too funny

[@spudpud-T67]

I saw that too.

[@TenebraeTim]

I love attention to detail with this April Fool's day episode, even inventing that silly shaped hammer, and all for a joke about waterproofing the deck with cotton :) On a serious note, the workmanship on that front door was outstanding.

[@kedo]

On a serious note: that hatchway is the most beautiful piece of woodwork I have seen in many a year. It is magnificent, and that is an understatement. It is utterly and totally wonderful.

[@davidwade7102]

That front door looks fantastic. Must admit the starting of the chain saw sent shivers down my spine.

[@ag_streak3209]

It's important to note that way back in Norse times, the main opening in a Viking ship hull wasn't referred to as the "front door", but rather as the "draw-hatch", and traditionally they were hinged at the bottom, and raised and lowered by a pair of chains, much like the draw bridge of an old castle. This design proved more watertight in rough seas, but faded out to the newer side-hinged design around the early 1730's...

[@christopherreed4723]

Actually, you seethis in newer designs from the region as well. Both the IC16 and IC20 fast patrol boats designed by Dockstavarvet feature "draw-hatches" in the bows. As does their earlier CB90 patrol boat.

[@graceboxer2103]

Stunning work all round. These videos are a joy to watch. My Dad had an old clinker sail boat with a front door on the port side (obviously). He said it was fine and very convenient for shopping etc. but that he was plagued by the '3 J's' - junk mail, jellyfish and Jehovas Witnesses, so much so that in the end he had the door bricked up and fitted an intercom system instead - which worked well except for the jellyfish who got their tentacles caught in the buttons.

[@engAD1]

The three J’s. Lol

[@Leddemo]

This comment is pure gold LOL

[@HomeImProveMentHow]

... *You would need a Translator for that innercom...*

[@sverleis]

@@HomeImProveMentHow Not really. Marine intercoms come with a Babel Fish.

[@MattsAwesomeStuff]

*I can say with 100% confidence, that that is the finest front door on a boat that any of us has ever seen.* Bravo.

[@MarcelVerheijden]

I've been screaming at the screen for years "YOU FORGET THE FRONT DOOR!!!!" But finally there it is, I am so glad you keep the tradition.

[@brucef5874]

My birthday is april fools day and for 76 years I have been fooled, but you did the best one ever I fell for it hook like and sinker. I even contacted friends to tell them about the main door before I realized what was going down. Loved it

[@codythompson9552]

I've never seen this crew more serious. I'm glad Leo got his crew disciplined in time for the always important front door install.

[@BenGrooters]

It's about time someone made one of these again. Thank you for keeping tradition alive.

[@Xondar11223344]

It's sad that this has fallen by the wayside in modern boats.

[@seanworkman431]

@@Xondar11223344 by the wayside? Myself and crew are always up for a good piss take.

[@luminousfractal420]

Does he know something about a flood that we dont? 👀

[@HomeImProveMentHow]

🎉

[@ipaine12]

Will the door bell be a manual or electric one?

[@secondarycontainment4727]

Cant wait to see the front porch.

[@jakeeasterwood3204]

I wonder if they will have a welcome mat for people to wipe their feet on before asking permission to come on board.

[@thecorbies]

and the driveway.

[@daltonbedore8396]

maybe a nice awning too

[@peterrahill9263]

Complete with a swinging bench-seat? The banjo player needs a proper spot.

[@bradh5629]

I am eagerly anticipating the garage door

[@currentliveoccupant]

I think you should have TIG welded the front door together with teak filler rod. It’s proving to be the strongest and most water type fastening system available in the woodworking world

[@the_grand_tourer]

Having the foot of the door below the water line is a stroke of genius, everyone would place it above with little thought ... just another example of the fine attention to detail of your project. As you were!

[@andrewtreloar7389]

I don't normally comment on your video's Leo, but I am compelled to mention publicly how freakin' awesome the main cockpit coaming and main companionway hatch look. That above deck joinery is truly first-class and a credit to the team! Wow!

[@aaronallen4647]

Hear hear.

[@jeffreyspilker2209]

Amen, brother, I agree 100%. Truly works of art

[@adamwhite207]

You should regularly comment. All the work they do is to this same level of craftsmanship! This boat is truly a work of art. I try to every week just to help with the algorithm and share this masterpiece.

[@andrewtreloar7389]

@@adamwhite207 sage advice Adam, thanks. Will endeavour to do so in the future!

[@DrGruffLes]

It is just a peice of art, the skills and experience of these guys never cease to astound me

[@G0KAD]

Of course, you could blend the ultra-modern and also fit a back door in the transom. Makes for great ventilation while in the tropics. Also excellent for concealing the cannon which will be needed to retake the old colony.

[@MULLAC22]

ok - ya got me. Took me nearly 4 minutes to catch on. Perfect execution from all concerned. The end result is exactly what I expected from the team. Congratulations to Patrick for the straight face - there must have been multiple takes of some scenes; can't wait for the 'blooper reel'. And that hatch and cockpit coaming ... WOW. The workmanship on this project never ceases to amaze me.

[@robclark46036]

I didn't realize until hours later

[@olasandstrom195]

It took me a sleepless night. Considered cancel the subscription. Tried to workout how many extra weeks this would add, to redo the hull planking. To calm down I restarted tho channel from episod 1.

[@elmonkeh]

I watched 3 days later and i wasn't in the mindset, but i had to look at the date when the template went below the waterline, thats when they got me, though i got suspecious when they talked about having it on the side of the boat, and not at the companion way where i initially thought it would be.

[@canyonhaverfield2201]

Im all fairness we need to give respect and credit to the workwomship as well

[@plymouthrovadventures.646]

I've watched this episode 3 times now and each time I watch it it just creases me up laughing... Watch this on any sad day to brighten your life up.. "Cool and the gang" @ work...

[@POTThaesslich]

great to see that you keep these old traditions alive! (just wonder if a cat/dog flap might be a worthwile addition)

[@MrKerryfenn]

yes, for the cat and dogfish

[@michaelmcginn7260]

😮

[@pfalzgraf7527]

Or one for your pet fish

[@studiorosenforsintl.3434]

bad idea; would quickly turn into a rat flap..

[@thomasbecker9676]

Maybe a screen to allow in fresh air?

[@TrygveFaste]

Though it would be unfitting for Tally Ho, I always preferred the front door to be the 'Dutch Door' style - when the seas were high you can just open the top, if needed.

[@BeefaloBart]

The whole idea of a front door was almost convincing lol, so much effort to get this video made and out for April Fools. Great job to all and thanks for the updates. Its starting to shape up to look like a boat now with those hatchway on now.

[@notatechie]

When you have a companionway hatch that looks like that and it is on the fork lift and it is moving and someone says wait, wait.wait. My heart can't take much of that.

[@andypeters211]

One of the best April fools I've seen in a long time. Well-done team Sampson. You folks are legends 😂😂

[@maxrudder6091]

Dude...

[@applicablerobot]

When they mentioned a steam box I was certain this was a joke. Very well done though

[@EvanOfTheDarkness]

@@applicablerobot That late, huh?

[@stevemadak6255]

Took me to 5:45. How long for you?

[@drswanny9000]

Okay, I know nothing about sailboats. I was thinking the whole time “really? A front door?” This can’t be real. Then the chainsaw came out, very convincingly I might add… and I am going.. oh no! I was sad…. not a very nice prank. Now, I am laughing😂

[@johnvannisselroy6197]

Wow. Being a landlubber, I had never seen nor heard of a front door on a boat. I have to admit that my sphincter tighted when he started cutting a hole in the beautiful side of the hull. Nice to see the companion way go on.

[@johnvannisselroy6197]

Okay. I've been pranked - April fooled. Got me hook line and sinker. 😂

[@samrowland2816]

That's what the 'practice planking' that was being caulked was for, the chainsaw bit haha. Might be the best executed April fools I've come across.

[@BobbieGWhiz]

I for one was completely fooled until the end (as if anyone would ever put cotton between the planks of the deck). Good work and happy holidays!

[@danielhoven570]

The level of commitment to that bit was precious.

[@mini696]

What bit? Front doors are important man.

[@jens-kristiantofthansen9376]

I often see restaurations of old boats where, for some inexplicable reason, they have decided to 'modernise' the design and leave out the door. I'm so pleased to see you haven't gone down that path with Tally Ho! Clifton's work on the companion way looks nothing short of remarkable. The whole assembly there is just stunning. I know everyone is doing great stuff, but Clifton's work just really stands out to me.

[@Zardwark]

I swear I pissed myself laughing. How did they all keep straight faces!? That companion way hatch is a thing of beauty.

[@FistralG]

Did you not see the blooper reel at the end?!

[@markmuller2320]

That is craftsmanship right there. I have been working on my bicycle seatbelts for close on 30 years and I can only dream of them looking as good as that front door.

[@MartinMoe42]

Have faith and keep it up the good work. You will have them belts ready some day. We believe in you. Just remember, when it comes to bicycle belts, looks are less important. Such a critical piece of safety equipment. Wouldn't never go cycling without it.

[@markmuller2320]

@@MartinMoe42 👊

[@GreenTeaDigital]

Be sure the foot of the door drops 1" (or so) below the water line. Otherwise, the bilge may dry. And we know what a problem *that* can be.

[@Marcus-ki1en]

Is there room for a screen door? Especially when they are in hot water.

[@GreenTeaDigital]

@@Marcus-ki1en All the sailors I know prefer screen doors in the tropics! Only an amateur would pull away from the dock without a screen door.

[@jasonsfishcave684]

Is this for real ? I’ve have never seen a sailboat with a wooden door cut in the side of the hull. Seems ludicrous. And on a side note, what’s with the black nail polish? 🤔🤨😞

[@ZeroneAngel]

@@jasonsfishcave684 What date is it?

[@elFulberto]

That's not polish, that's bruising from hitting one's fingers with the hammer. Carpenter's nails, if you will.

[@mumblbeebee6546]

The front door is a great moment of course but I am a bit sad that it overshadowed the simply overwhelming beauty and perfection of the companionway cover. What a masterpiece!

[@number1genoa]

Disappointing team to see that you covered the technicalities of the front door without detailing the Jamb and sill plate. Having installed countless front doors I recommend well seasoned Unobtainia Excelsia for the Sill and readily available Eludium or Drillium for the Jamb which it is stable, light so as to avoid concentrating weight in the ends. A nice touch would be a miniature ships bell as a door knocker so the visitor knows the owner is a sailor. Yacht Front doors were traditionally black which was considered faster due to an enhanced convection draft on starboard tack creating higher apparent wind. Sometime in the 70's a university white paper on black doors showed this to be untrue and they have been a mix of black and white ever since , a somewhat chequered history indeed !

[@sloanemactire8780]

It's peculiar that Albert Strange would have chosen to mount the front door on the starboard side, since we all know it's more traditional to keep the door to port. It really shows how he managed to keep tradition alive, but not be beholden to it. Fascinating stuff!

[@caahacky]

Remember Tally Ho is a restoration not a replica so they had to keep it original.

[@seanworkman431]

I think you win top comment with that one.

[@rendezvouswithdestiny1717]

Sloane your comment is awesome! You’re a really fart smeller,, I mean smart feller!!

[@eggertneistrup5238]

Thanks for remembering the front door also consider a hole in the bottom so water can get out again

[@reginaldgraves1684]

From the OED. companion 2. (-yon) (naut.). Raised frame on quarter-deck for lighting cabins etc. below; ~ hatch, wooden covering over ~-way; hatchway, opening in deck leading to cabin;~ladder (from deck to cabin) Not many people know that. We say "companion-way' for hatch and ladder nowadays.

[@michaeljoblin637]

Clearly the longer days and warmer weather is getting to you guys!

[@b1g1lz]

Wow that companionway hatch is stunning. Well done Clifton on that and also keeping it together during your front door segment. I could see you were very emotional

[@Deckzwabber]

He must be so proud of the next generation of shipwrights keeping the traditions alive. It must be very emotional indeed.

[@Xondar11223344]

It's gorgeous!

[@hakes98]

The companionway hatch looks so fine it's unreal.

[@Pow3llMorgan]

That was my EXACT thought! It's perfect.

[@rickgranger7754]

SHEW!!!!... Not sure after the detail of building the hull, that I could have been the one with the chainsaw!!!! Im sure it will be beautiful just like the rest of the boat. Thanks for the great content! You got me!!!

[@erictakakjian6021]

The companionway and cockpit coaming are a work of art!! Great joke with the door, LOL

[@milesfossey9742]

You guys got the front door installed just in time for the spaghetti harvest! Fantastic!

[@anarcholeptic]

Ah, a superb BBC reference!

[@rames1651]

The other shipwrights took giving Nick front door honors very well. It shows real character the way you support each other.

[@MrCrabbing]

HA HA very convincing with the bit at the end with the chainsaw 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TheBogolese]

Okay, so I am watching this today, Monday, April 3. I think it took me about three minutes (I just stopped the video at 3:33) to recall that Saturday was April 1. Well done, Tally Ho. Well done indeed. ;-)

[@scottthomas5999]

The hatch and coaming are a work of art. Outstanding!!! I cried when the chainsaw hit the hull. Intense.

[@daltonbedore8396]

the commitment to the bit to paint extra slats and get a closeup shot of the chainsaw👌😂

[@MikesFitnessGoals]

Your show is so good it wasn’t until 5:47 when dawn broke over Marblehead and I realized I’d been caught by a following sea… checks calendar… damn!

[@alexanderkupke920]

Indeed, I found the thing that takes the most skill on fitting the front door as they showed us is keeping a straight face. I bet I would have botched every single take.

[@phil3921]

Had me wondering for a bit….. “what’s all this front door malarkey, never heard of it before”… I thought!? Not until Leo positioned the template on the side did the penny drop!! April fool On me! Well done team firstly on the idea… truly superb and secondly on the fine acting! The outtakes must have been numerous!! Lastly my compliments to the team on the hatch and cockpit coaming!! What a true work of art that is!!

[@josephsfields]

I enjoyed the front door install video which begs the question, "who's going to make the back door?". I'm disappointed that there was not enough time spent on the finer points of caulking. Love to see young fit fellows good-naturedly caulking about.

[@buffplums]

I think there should be a back door too in case any water comes in the front door when it’s opened, that way if you open the back door after it will allow the water to go out.

[@benterrell9139]

We got so used to having a front door on our live-aboard boat that once we settled back on shore we put one on our house.

[@gordonbennet1094]

If I can pass on one good tip ... I had a door like this on my old Thames 65' Gaff Rig Schooner Cutter, and I fitted it with a hydrostatic self closing device. I know it's not traditional, but it was worth it's weight in gold. Just a tip from an old timer ...

[@TokyoCraftsman]

I’m really glad you went with the traditional solid oak front door. It’s commendable you stayed away from the hip trend of adding a screen door. I think screen doors look funny on yachts and we all know that screen doors really belong on submarines… Cheers from Tokyo.

[@TheMadJestyr]

A lot of older craftsman would keep the front door rights to themselves as a matter of honor and prestige. I am glad you are letting the younger guys cut their teeth like this.

[@felipep.4022]

OMG the front door. That was beautifully executed. And nice to see that while building it with traditional hand cut mortise and tenon and floating panels, the team wasn’t so beholden to tradition that they could still put the domino to work. Chef’s kiss for beautiful execution all round on this one team.

[@Snowtrails11]

Let it be known that your channel is the only one I watch sponsored ads on. They're that entertaining. So imagine my investment in this channel and not knowing anything about boatbuilding to be absolutely flabbergasted with the concept of a "front door". "There's no way they're going to cut a hole in the boat, are they?" I ask I my wife. Thanks guys.

[@CamthraXZA]

i've always preferred traditional glass paned front doors, they really let in some natural light and make the area much brighter. Curious to see if you guys are going to be going the traditional brass knocker route or bringing the front door up to modern spec with an electronic doorbell.

[@edwardschmitt5710]

No they are going with a RING doorbell so they record it with videos just to make sure the Amazon deliveries are done properly and no one steals the packages while out on the middle of the oceans.

[@tonveenhof6668]

Leo, on my 1912 Tjalk the front door is located in the same spot you are installing Tally Ho’s. My experience is that when sailing in rough weather the door bell caused intermittent short circuits. We found the resolution in Victron’s AP1 starboard under-waterline doorbell/camera device. The camera also gave us a way to inspect the underwatership remotely. Good luck! Ton

[@glyntutt1586]

Well, what a fine addition to Tally Ho! As everyone knows, a fine lady has two doors, so now that the front door is done, I would like to see her back door added to ensure all possibilities and enjoyment!

[@teeanahera8949]

😂

[@stefanhutmacher711]

It took me nearly to the end until i recodnized the date. Do fantastic 😂😂😂😂😂 Ceep on doing your work quys. You are amazing 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@maxiemills6982]

The humility of the crew is refreshing. For the most part they let the boat do the talking. Humble, not a braggart in the group. Great work guys.

[@warlockborn1031]

The first Submarines in the Polish Navy were actually designed with screen doors in them to facilitate maximum air flow. The second designed Subs had glass bottoms so they could see the first design subs on the bottom.

[@tomstiel7576]

lmao

[@el_es]

We bought our first submarines in France and second in Holland in the 1920s lol 😂

[@rexmyers991]

Knowing nothing of boats, boat construction, boat nomenclature, you had me so throughly hooked I actually paused the video to search the internet for information on yacht front doors. The only thing I found was for Tally Ho. HMMM.

[@kenskelso]

Looking beautiful Leo, can’t wait to see her in English waters.

[@Evertb1]

I was so impressed with the fact you restored this old tradition that I thought why not doing it on a modern ship? So I took my jigsaw and cut a nice opening in my polyester yacht and am busy fitting my old front door of the house in it. It will be great.

[@doczoff5655]

I've got a hobbit hole door you can use, might not be quite right for the hole you've cut but a bit of calming packed around the edges should sort it.

[@Evertb1]

@@doczoff5655 That's a very generous offer. Thanks.

[@doczoff5655]

Should read ..bit of caulking'... stoopid autocorrect!

[@windonwater3895]

I'm sorry to have doubted you but, until I saw Nick cutting through the topsides with that chain saw, I thought the whole thing was a joke and that the door was going somewhere on the interior. I guess you guys know what you are doing!!

[@terminalpsychosis8022]

Some massive updates here. And the front door no less! What a beauty. Really getting there now.

[@hijack68hijackoff83]

Leo! Good luck! The joke with the door in the side on April 1 was a success :)

[@bobleicht5295]

Even your gags are done with precision; well done Team Tally Ho!

[@RaqrexArt]

Congratulations @NicTaylorWoodworking for getting the honor of making the front door 👏

[@RaqrexArt]

Lolz

[@johnmagnan759]

Sweet. That new front door will help you when you need pick up a morning ball or get a package from the mail buoy.

[@fuggnut]

Ok, I didn't get to see the video until today and I spit my coffee all over the the place. I was going no no no don't cut the hull. I am sure that was the best April fools prank ever pulled on me lol. Perfect execution, OMG that was great!

[@The_Buttcheek_Bandit]

I really don’t know what I’m gonna do when this ship is finished. These build videos is the best part of my weekends

[@RichardStiennon]

Looking forward to many years of cruising videos!

[@AnnHollingshead]

you forgot about sailing. Cruising with Leo will be a lot of fun.

[@dbaider9467]

You go back and start from the beginning!.

[@adamwhite207]

Mine, too. On the occasion there isn't a video posted, I'm truly lost.

[@kenpage1107]

Take a look at "Ship Happens".

[@nottherealjk]

Best part of my Saturday! Is this 2 weeks in a row? Can't get any better!

[@nottherealjk]

Wait a second...front door....... hydrodynamic properties....what day is it again?

[@pBlackcoat]

13:30 "As per owner" got me *good*

[@nickgreenwood2854]

Love Nick's nail varnish, so suited him. Covers up the times when he's hit his hand with a rubber hammer.

[@coecovideo]

what it is for ?

[@2pugman]

DOOR ? Then I realized it was April 1st !

[@gbthecamper458]

The workmanship is so beautiful. The cabin tops are a work of art. I am always amazed by the talent of these young men and the love of what they do. Of course seeing the experienced older guys passing their skills to others is mentorship you just can’t purchase.

[@nick.caffrey]

Doesn't it just make you feel more hopeful for the future!

[@paulhaynes8045]

Carpentry porn! I felt guilty watching it...

[@dominicmarkgraf-smith6864]

Got me. But then again I’m not a boat builder. It did make me go back and rewatch the Ep. Well played lads, well played.

[@didiwin78]

7:00 When a mommy door and a daddy door love each other very much.

[@kimerickson]

Very funny. A great April Fools prank. Another example of Leo’s personality and talent in making this such a fun site.

[@GM-qq1wi]

I was wondering if you were going to install a front door or not, and you did!! Yess. You can tell by her age that Tally Ho would've had a front door. Old wooden boats are so beautiful, it's a shame more of them don't keep their front doors; not easy/cheap to keep them sealed I assume, especially if they swing inwards.

[@stomp4423]

Not many left with front doors. Most had a one way trip to the bottom. 😂

[@JK-zx3go]

I have a brass front door knocker from a Scottish 1700s Packet Boat. Happy to donate it to my favourite boat building channel.

[@codythompson9552]

Wow! Amazing chainsaw work there in the finale. I'm blown away by the skill this crew has.

[@opcn18]

I appreciate that the same top notch workmanship went into today's presentation that goes into all of the other videos.

[@stretchedits]

Nic must be over the moon being given such an honour as making the Front Door. I can't wait to see how he is going to steam the door to fit the curve of Tally Ho's hull.............that will be a very special episode I guess, maybe next year! Oh did you install the Deck House the wrong way round, I thought the hatch was supposed to be facing aft? Hahahaha, made you go and check!! Brilliant video, thank you all.

[@randalldrn]

I followed your suggestion and installed a door from Home Depot. But it started to leak when we were tacking to starboard and took on enough water to sink the boat. Fortunately, the swimming pool was only 1 foot deep, so rescue was quick. Next week I will try one of those “flex seal” repairs before we head out across North Atlantic.

[@Scruffy1000]

Nice one Leo & Team !! It certainly took me in until I realised the date! Never lose the fun guys…… Cheers, R

[@davidmendoza6249]

Good one!!! It was great to see everyone keep a strait face throughout... until the outro. Happy April Fool's

[@joesprague1464]

That companion way hatch and combing are no joke.Beautiful workmanship

[@rickestabrook4987]

Stunning hatchway and coaming. Looking forward to the door in place. Ha, ha,

[@Joe-mz6dc]

The best project on KZbin.

[@warrenmusselman9173]

The woodwork of the deck furniture is utterly stunning. The figuring in the wood... awesome. I continue to be amazed at the surgical precision with which you and your team are able to wield a chainsaw.

[@richhudnut5110]

I think the screen door is more important when it gets warm...