That is just boat building - 12.7mtr Catamaran Build Ep185

Even small jobs can take an absolute age. The thinking and finally the doing are two very intertwined things and when things don't go as planned in can really make or break your day - That is just boat building.
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[@jameslawson8193]

Doing such an exhaustive job and still taking the time to explain what you’re doing is amazing. You sir, are a BADASS

[@stanthology]

Your dedication to safety is great. I love your 3M positive pressure mask. There are people who shorten their lives by ignoring accumulations in their lungs. Your episods answer so many questions!

[@donthompson7889]

I build boats too. Much, much smaller boats. Cedar strip canoes. I can't imagine where you find the patience and good humour to explain what you are doing as you are doing it. I also don't think most people appreciate how many times in a day the opportunity to mess things up presents itself. The amount of pre-planning of tasks you must do boggles my mind. Which raises the question - where is your thinking chair? You must have one.

[@tomvanrooyen3600]

I'm like a kid in a candy store. Wonder what a week without your video will be like? Thank you for letting me be part of your journey.

[@CinnamonBluegard]

I am watching your build for like 3 years or even longer, and I need to say that I really appreciate how much attention you pay to details, and I am so glad that you always kept on a respirator mask during work!

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Paranoid about dust and not wearing a mask is no option.Thanks for following.Ross

[@1ocean515]

Great video, as always, Ross. I appreciate the effort to document the time and effort each step takes. A note to those of us with the privilege of following Ross on this epic journey, we need to spread the word! 20k subscribers? It should be 10 x’s that and growing, given the quality of each episode, and the effort to document each step along the way. Let’s do something about that!

[@brettholmes5345]

Great content,, Appreciate your hard work and videos

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks so much Brett, I am so grateful for you taking the time to watch the channel mate.Cheers Ross.

[@johnalgar4747]

You know, everyone of you videos is so informative, relevant detail, and showing detailed application. Anyone thinking of doing this has just a brilliant resource here. You mentioned cutting out so much video content to show us, my vote is don't, make them longer. They are fascinating.. Thank you!

[@normanboyes4983]

Nice work Roscoe - amazing the amount of time the little ‘fiddly bits’ take.😉😀👍⛵️

[@p3512at]

Looking great from here in northern Michigan, keep up the great work. It is a joy to watch your work. I just started restoring a 1956 20’ Chris Craft Holiday, all mahogany, no glass.

[@TraneFrancks]

Ross, you should legit consider teaching boat building when you finally decide that building for customers is no longer something you want to do. It's always a pleasure to watch you work and to learn. And learning I am; when you put in the radius on that shelf, I wondered whether you'd tab it in later. And, yep, you certainly did.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks Trane.Hoping mostly to inspire someone to get busy building a boat,particularly here in Aus where there are very few young people building.All the best mate.Ross

[@TraneFrancks]

@@LifeOnTheHulls I can't see me taking on a boat from the mould up, but with all the stuff you've put out, I'd certainly not balk at buying a small, abused boat and giving her some TLC based on what I've picked up here. Most, if not all, of what you've done translates really well to maintenance.

[@bgt7874]

So what you are doing is what normaly is done on a multi million dollar production site with a team of 20 highly specialized builders gouverned by a professional organisation and management team, on your own in a tent. I think that is amazing and wonderfull! Also great to see you keep smiling while doing it.. I'll keep following your story untill she sails. Greating from a dutchman.

[@leobard7767]

Thanks for your chemistry and cloth layup lesson, it helps :-) Great job you're doing, Ross.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks Leo,really appreciate you taking the time to watch.Rossco

[@BuildingSYMistress]

Hahahaa 😆 EXACTLY Rossco, boat building is the most complicated thing to undertake!

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

You know it buddy,your build is legendary.Cheers buddy see you in a hundred years when we get out of jail.Rossco

[@martinneubert4068]

Very nice work Ross, as always. And very interesting explanations about the way you work with the fiberglass, i learn alot from your videos. Thanks alot for taking us with you on the whole process. All the best.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks buddy.I so appreciate your comments mate.Every week,can't believe you give me your time to watch my content.Thanks again,buddy.Rossco

[@martinneubert4068]

@@LifeOnTheHulls i sure doo, and i will keep watching it all the way, i really enjoy :-)

[@123turby]

Great job mate. I don’t know how you stay motivated, keep at her. It looks amazing already.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks Kev,I am committed or perhaps should be.Appreciate you watching the build mate.Ross

[@dadcanufixit]

Your attention to detail after so long on this build is inspiring. I feel i would have lost patients with it a long time ago. Your fortitude is inspiring.

[@cory0702]

I missed a couple weeks in the hospital. It's looking really good mate. I'll go watch what I missed. It won't be long now. Take care. Sid

[@niallrath1925]

Enjoyed the detailed work, only so much sanding I can stand. Keep it up 👏👏👏

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Hah,me too mate.Cheers Rossco

[@hansh8071]

I will watch everything you post👍😉

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Good onya Hans ,appreciate you checking in.Ross

[@zbradbell]

It is going to be insane to see you working "inside" the boat pretty soon!

[@nickcooper14]

Another great episode full of useful info. Keep cranking Rossco🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks Nick.

[@Banjo-lm2wl]

Great work again Roscoe ! xxx

[@_bodgie]

FWIW I enjoyed the detail in this video as I learn something from them. Keep up the good work.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Cheers Jason.Appreciate the feedback mate.Ross

[@richardsundquist4955]

EXCELLENT. I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE NEXT ONE . IM ADDICTED . IT LOOKS TO MUCH LIKE FUN

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks Richard,great to see you here mate.Rossco

[@TheMarathonMama]

hello from Houston. loving the build.

[@sailingcitrinesunset4065]

Nice video Ross and showing just how much work you actually put into it.

[@ZenWithKen]

In honor of you fitting the head, I think you should know that your's is one of my favorite channels to poop to, lol. Thanks for sharing!

[@glennedwards1449]

Good on ya cobber in the Australian vernacular. I am really pleased to see that you are keeping to your very high standards rather than succumb to the temptation to just get it finished as the end comes into view. I know you have maybe a year or 18 months to go and it has been a great channel deserving of much more than than the 20k subs you have. I hope when you have this one completed you continue perhaps your son or Johnny would like to knock one out. Alternately there is a channel called Sailing Dauntless they just completed fixing a Lagoon and dove right into a 2021 Leopard 50 which had sunk a bit . I thought of you since a lot of the work such as hull and gel coat is up your alley and they got it for only $50,000. Of course they have to put in a lot of work and parts. Perhaps a project like that would interest you.

[@elmer665544]

Russ, Make sure that when you make the finished cut outs for access panels that the corners are radiused to minimize stress crack concentations in the corners. Hope that makes sense. B

[@rickfucci4512]

I would thing time lapse when things go well with short explanation and more detail on lessons learned.

[@jimwarmington3933]

Nice work.

[@mikeb.7972]

I really enjoy the videos and having you explain your thought processes regarding problem solving and solutions. Keep up the great work and passion!

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks Mike appreciate your comment.Ross

[@72097077]

0ne more step closer well done

[@Fawleygairs]

another vid, thanks fella

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Cheers ,Ross

[@moonraker814]

Awesome project.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thank you

[@simonr6793]

Rossco I don't know if you have realised this yet but once you have completed this epic journey your on with the boat, Janet has already got your next job inmind and mate I'm afraid to say it's nothing to do with boat's whatsoever infact your new profession will be a Baker. Yes you read it correctly a Baker at simply because the amount of gluing and layering let alone all the tabing is infact setting you up for a new life icing cake's 🎂 🥮 soon as you make your first there's no turning back. The layering and gluing etc will probably make you a pro straight away!!! Let alone the fact that you have the skillset to make awesome cakes because of how the attention to detail has been key in every single step you have taken with your boat build!!!. Sorry about the heads up on the future job prospects but as always brother 💯% 👍 🇬🇧.. P.s. Might be an idea to get practice putting icing on cakes 🎂 🤔 😋

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

I have become quite adept at piping that is true,but Janet won't let me eat cake any more.That avenue of pleasure has been closed off in the interests of keeping me alive and the boat getting finished.Who knows after that she may start feeding me heart attack food after enduring my projects for 32 years.Hah.Rossco

[@rudischutze2664]

My Friday fix as always. Talk about delayed gratification, knowing the deck is ready but still more to do before you can demould. Thanks for taking us along and I really appreciate the effort and time you must put in editing these videos. Looking forward to next week's video

[@latitudeash]

The crash bulkhead would be better if you fill with a water resistant foam. Safer if you do crush or ground that front bow

[@ProudMary53]

Another great video Rossco. You're slowly but surely getting to the de-moulding. Looking really good. Cheers Pete

[@Hotzenplotz1]

I wonder if you thought about collision protection regarding the hull laminate. If I'd build a grp boat, I'd include some Kevlar at least in the bow and I'd protect the rudders with an hull attachment in front of the rudders. In my eyes important points which are often criticized by many. This way also beaching the boat would be possible.

[@yonatanbenavraham6598]

Rossco, looking good, you need three of you! You are like a one legged man at an ass kicking! I am sure you can do it, just break out your guitar and start singing where you need it. I keep trying to keep you playing guitar so you can do a much better job with music. Be well and blessings from Northern Israel!

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Guitar only comes out when I drink.Hah.Who knows,maybe one day soon.Rossco

[@gregworkshop5713]

hi looking very good

[@sherryrogers-byrd6499]

I love your work I am watching MJ sailing I told them to look your YT channel up that it would help them they are building a kit catamaran you are getting there

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks Sherry.We chat often and Matt and Jess have a good process going.Made a lot of sense for them to buy prefab kits.Thanks for watching.Rossco

[@hooter7003]

We after this weeks evolvement we might just get to see you in November I should have had my hernia op done so I can relax there for a week

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Take Gaz,rest up ,good timing in the shit show of NSW.Cheers mate,looking forward to seeing you mate.Rossco

[@malliz1]

Gday mate still slogging away I see😀

[@Mutant_11]

I just checked in to your build for the 1st time. You, sir, are ambitious. Was wondering if a 2 or 3 pully block and tackle wouldn't be better controlled when fitting those modules? Keep in mind, I don't build boats.

[@saulzain1957]

Great Job! I only wish I had half of your energy!

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Hah,I wish I had another half,I fear I am gonna need it.Ross

[@KimMathiasen]

Ohhhh im looking foreward to see the two parts together! And then what…. Have you got a plan after splash? Will you keep posting videos or draw back bowing….. i would prefer that you keep on but then turn to showing off your beautifull country from the seaside above and under water…. Keep it up! Love your workshop as always!

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks Kim,can't imagine not having something to do with videos going on,but would like to keep working on Composite Projects for the other channel,The Composites Shop.Who knows,too much work to do before that.No date set,so many variables

[@maui6446]

Bosch PRR 250 ES, Cool roller sander! We do not have these in the states! Nothing close of any brand. I would love one as I have watched you work with it and it seems very useful. You should send me one and a 220V, 50 hz Diesel Genset to run it with!

[@sailing_galliard]

I've been restoring a 41ft trimaran, I cant imagine having to set up a camera and explain what I'm doing, you would probably be done already if it weren't for the vlogging!

[@br5498]

I use vinyl a bit, the down side is it’s self life.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Totally agree,Order as required is the key.Rossco

[@RoyBlumenthal]

Apparently dangling upside down in a MISSION IMPOSSIBLE harness is much more comfortable than crouching in confined spaces to do hard, finicky work.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

That would have been nice.Portside head installed today so can't get under it now.Cheers Ross

[@erik365365365]

Yep

[@comercialhergar4317]

Hola amigo, para cuando piensas que lo tendrás terminado? saludos y mucha suerte,desde España.

[@BryanSailing]

It's looking good. I really love Vinylester, I always get hate for dissing polyester especially for secondary structural bonding.

[@Racerman27410]

The devil really is in the details....She is getting there steady on.... Nice work mate!

[@cw3339]

All Hands on Deck!

[@user-cb2427]

Ask air bag man to loan you four air jacks, you give them a free plug. Could make life a dream by just opening an air valve to raise an lower your top. Make sure you have tie down straps so you top doesn’t become a kite.

[@robertfulton9852]

You could have dancing dogs all over the place. The more you put on the more I’ll watch.

[@kev.fwestofireland334]

Cheers Rossco I see you've become a contortionist for the next phase of the build. I think you explained the tabbing overlap perfectly without upsetting the whole Internet.... Just noticed your QC isn't around when you need a small man to fit in under a module.??

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Funny stuff,I am not naming anyone or any brands,just building my own boat mate keeping to myself. Kev.

[@kev.fwestofireland334]

@@LifeOnTheHulls yes well said the Internet is a dodgy place.

[@benmac940]

@@LifeOnTheHulls that's one thing I appreciate alot of channels are getting filled with branding now and personally I'm over it. Also agree with your thoughts on tabbing logically to me it makes sense to do it like that.

[@davismwfl]

Given how you feel about tabbing smallest to largest, I would assume you feel the same for filling in a hole in the hull, e.g. fill in a transducer etc? I have done it both ways and I feel going smallest to largest makes the most sense because I am filling in the depth but also increasing new hold each time. If I go largest to smallest as some text says it seems to be 100% dependent on the single large base layer for all the adhesion to the existing hull. Or am I missing something?

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

I totally agree with you.If your initial layer fails,through bad prep,bad chemistry,contamination of substrate you are in strife.At least with an increasing spread there is substantial hold.Not rocket science.Thanks for commenting.Ross

[@shaggyduder]

Per US Navy repair regs, start small, 1" larger than repair, then larger, and larger, with at least 1" over lay, So you are right about your method Mark. every new layer is bonded to the existing substrate, and to each other.

[@bradfordsimms715]

When they study Jervis Bay in 5000 years all they will find is your tabbing on a bulkhead and some beer bottles

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Brilliant.

[@nena4215]

OMG, that is hilarious....good one!!!!

[@jacksbackable]

Lagoons ideas on fillets and tabbing is a joke, unless you own one!

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

There has been a great deal of concern about certain boats for sure.I am just building ours how I believe it should be built.Ross

[@donaldguillaume5690]

Are you not planning to Gel coat/Flow coat the deck before you flip it? I would think it would be easier to do that and sand back the areas necessary for mounting it, rather than painting the overhead and in side all the various lockers after the fact.

[@WillPittenger]

Do you need to put a small radius on your cuts to minimize stress cracks? I figure a 1cm diameter drill bit would do the job.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Gidday Will.All hatch openings are,way undersized just to allow a bit of limited access.All openings will be finished correctly,I promise. Rossco

[@mhicks80]

Hey Rosco, I was just about to suggest whether you could fill the crash bulkhead with expanding foam to provide some protection if any water were to enter that space, then I saw you glue the lid on lol could possibly fill it from the drain hole

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

I pretty much avoid expanding foam at all costs as I worry if water gets in there the foam will eventually fail and absorb water.I did actually look to some expanding epoxy foam that Mads on Sail Life made his rudder from which looked promising.Rossco

[@mhicks80]

@@LifeOnTheHulls I know what you mean if it an open foam, the foaming GRP Mas used looked great, I'd have thought any closed cell polyurethane foam would work so if you did clout anything it'd stop any water ingress from down there.

[@vettepicking]

For the price of marine ply i would've just bought bluewater coosa board . Zero rot too

[@bostonpaulmakes6927]

I felt a little confused with describing when you choose poly vs vinylester. Is it just for time savings during kick time, and do you have to PVA or peel ply in structural areas that won't be visible?

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

I don't use PVA other than on fresh moulds The peel ply is great even in unseen areas and has the added benefits of a pre keyed surface for additional work Also provides a smooth surface in areas where you may stick your unsuspecting hand in and rip it apart on a loose piece of unconsolidated glass.I always peel ply everything Save time and money in the long run.Rossco

[@2Moza]

Take your time Mate no need to rush :) Rome was not built in a Day but the leaning tower of Pisa was and we can see what happened there :) lol Hahahahaha

[@davemoulding8799]

Are you going to gel coat underside of top module

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

There will be many different finishes on the ceiling so in this case,no,I will be doing each individually,some lined,some painted,some flow coated,dependant on area required.Thanks for asking Ross

[@sofakingfunnyone]

How do you eat an Elephant .....One bite at a time...Just like a Cat ! KANSAS CITY APPROVES !!

[@berikco]

It's going to be a incredible strong cat, not like those Lagoon cats that fall appart all over youtube

[@brucevogel2693]

The process of removing the Head would benefit from a couple of 2 inch wedges..... This from a guy who is landlocked! lol. Of course once you got down in your hole.... with all your equipment... it continued to be funny when next the phone began to ring.

[@LouiseAuger]

Are you going to put a hidden message somewhere - an ‘I built this’ type thing?

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

I reckon I will put something in it somewhere in the ships log perhaps Patrons names are to be listed and laminated into the hull.Thank you.Rossco

[@seanbeaumont5495]

You know every inch of that Cat - In Deed - Looking forward to seeing you put your baby in the water

[@brendanevans1208]

Long pants? You've changed.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Wore them for a day,that was it brother.Janet bought them as she said she was sick of looking at my rugged knees.hah.

[@billp1954]

$500 a sheet? What did they laminate it with, gold? Here I thought $100 a sheet for regular exterior plywood was outrageous.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

All about the quality The BS1088 stuff is lousy.This is the ducks guts.Bloody wanti to be at that price.

[@soylentgreen326]

Up down up down.......... Glassing in my backside............ In and out of this head 400 times........... It’s so tight l must relieve it............... 🤪🤣🤦🏻😉

[@medickaisu]

Just a comment to help you with the algorithm...

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks so much Kaisu.

[@michaelcohen68]

Big guy in the smallest room. Challenging.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Indeed.Cheers Ross

[@morganandreason]

Wait. Did you just say five... hundred... Australian... pesos... for a single sheet of marine plywood???

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Yep,insane.24mm Auatralian hardwood ,best money can buy.Wow,super expensive though.Ross

[@latitudeash]

What? We only see 0.5% 🤐 and the wife does the other 99.5% 🤣.. I know it, Ross is not a super dynamo - man 😜, the wife is the one doing the work….

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

You are too funny Ash.

[@latitudeash]

@@LifeOnTheHulls Yes they all say that.... Not. 🤪 I can't wait to see you can the deck onto the Hull(s). Exciting times.

[@eppot1]

:-)

[@MrScottr1958]

If you don't accept good enough on a small project like that shelf , You won't launch until 2040

[@JCrook1028]

Mediocrity is not his goal and he will launch before 2040.

[@TheadventuresofSherylandPaul]

I keep getting kicked off your subscription Ross don’t know why. Even Patreon hasn’t let me know of videos. Think you’ve been kicked off ours as a subscriber too.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

That is so bizarre.Have you checked the notifications bell beside the subcribe button as KZbin does clean outs occasionally.The patreon thing doesn't make sense as that is the role of the platform to inform you even tinme an upload goes up.I will check the settings from our end Thanks for letting me know. Ross