The Details Really Matter - Custom Catamaran Build Ep345

[@peterplouf2836]

Been watching this build since the start and there is not a single time that I click on the new video that I do not flash back to the mental image of someone sliding around the red mould in the bunny suit. Then I marvel at how far this has come along. Can't quite wrap my head around the reality that this project is going in the water soon.

[@fonhollohan2908]

Nice job on those rudders Ross they are perfect solid as a rock.

[@latitudeash]

Loving how you are knocking out those rudders.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Cheers Ash, looking good

[@martinneubert4068]

as always very nice work. Have a greate weekend. All the best.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks mate appreciate it.

[@PN_48]

Looking good mate. Been watching Kev’s build in Japan as well and - I can’t believe I’m saying this - but between you and him we’ve now been convinced to sell the tri and start a cat build. Lordy😂

[@floridasaltlife]

What you have done is simply amazing, my hat is off to you Ross....

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks mate, appreciate you watching.

[@Thealder07]

Looks even better, all those mods are coming together now well done both

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks so much.Appreciate you watching.

[@TgWags69]

To drill your stainless, use 135° split point cobalt drills. Keep steady pressure using a good cutting fluid. Avoid running the drill too fast or letting up on the pressure and spin the drill bit causing heat. If you allow it to heat AT ALL, the stainless will work harden into something like as tough as a file or carbide....so hard to drill. Slow steady pressure with good sharp cobalt is the key. None of the black oxide, titanium coated garbage will do unless you throw them out after every hole.

[@bobthesnobscotland2821]

Cheers🥃

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks mate

[@matswilliams1058]

Great work, good to have a spare just in case… keep on!

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks Mats

[@normanboyes4983]

Fantastic progress by you both and impressive results.😀👍⛵️

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks Norman, was a big week.

[@whitneylake2107]

Closer all the time ! Great detailing - always !

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

It is endless,

[@nickcooper14]

Looking good Rossco, poor Janet looks knackered sitting in the helm😱🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🤙🏼

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Some of these days lately have been taxing to say the least,

[@keithk2926]

Ross you’re come long way on this build everything is lookin beautiful 👍cheers from California

[@bdphourde]

We truly are starting to feel the excitement right along with you about the impending completion of this monumental project. It reminds me very much of Noah! ;) What is it that makes the carbon fiber so light weight yet so strong? If it can make a mast that can stand alone, it just boggles my mind!

[@tonysimmons217]

Such detail, both in process and description. Nice work!

[@Ckktopa]

amazing progress, well done - almost there

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Cheers mate

[@terrystarr3012]

BEAUTIFUL.regards

[@cals4200]

Do you think dirt will get stuck in that texture? Them rudders are looking great for sure. Keep up the good work. Cheers from California

[@jaymarlin3565]

AWESOME..!

[@repair.rebuild.recycle]

Hi Ross, I've been watching this build from the very beginning and as far as I am concerned you are the composite guru. If you have a second (you probably don't) could you let me know how running the carbon down the length of the joints is preferable in this situation? I'm only self taught but have always put fibers at 90 degrees to a joint to link the 2 surfaces together. Am I doing it wrong? Love your work and attention to detail as always, can't wait for the launch but will miss the build content. Thanks so much for the countless hours of content you have provided.

[@jennypryor1920]

Why are you stippling? Sharp surface hard to keep clean and rough on skin. Just wondering. Love your vids. Can't wait to see you two sailing. We been watching you since mould polishing vids every Friday night on our little Whittley cruiser on Sydney's beautiful waterways. Excited for launch❤

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Stipled textured surface once polished and sealed is as easy to clean as smooth gelcoat, much easier to repair when damaged and acts as grip where handhold is required. It has saved me weeks of detailed fairing and polishing in intricate areas.Thanjs si much for following.Rossco

[@stephenj9563]

Good episode Ross Would it be worth it to curtain off the open end of your tent to keep the dust and dirt out?

[@crashgilliam5983]

Looks like Davits are just bolted onto the bottom, correct? If so I think they will need to be through bolted through the transom as well

[@latitudeash]

Do you need to put a stake bolt through the tabs ad shaft? Than it can never twist away from the tabs?

[@jameslewis8431]

do you think the texture will mess up the sealant when you go to set the guard rails ?

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Might have missed something, but why 3 rudders?

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Making a spare, figured never enough redundancy.

[@geraldtribbe6363]

Is it harder to see air bubbles under the carbon to get them rolled out?

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

It's much of a muchness in reality, need to be meticulous in each case.

[@jimshanks9495]

hello and well wishes. How is the rest of your family? Ttfn

[@123turby]

Winner winner chicken dinner.

[@TgWags69]

Carbon has very little strength 90° to its axis. If you wanted torsional strength on the rudder tubes, the axis of the carbon would need to be running sideways or 90° or 45s to the tubes. The way those are would give a lot of flex strength side to side but not as much as could be for torsion. Grab a string out of the cloth and try it for yourself. Pulling it lengthwise it is super strong and you likely couldn't break it. But pinch it between your thumbs and slide it sideways and it will just come apart like a wisp. This is very important to know about carbon....something that sub guy didn't bother to learn when he made his sub unidirectional.

[@ZiggyFront]

How much worth is this boat?

[@deerfootnz]

Carbon, or even glass rudder stocks & frames are so much better than stainless steel. Most rudders wih stainless stocks I have worked on have a failed bond between the glass and the stainless steel as the expand & contract at different rates. Stainless is not a good material underwater and inside a rudder where there is almost no oxygen and high cyclical stresses its performance and longevity is poor. All the rudders I have opened up have high corrosion if the stainless with many cracked and failed welds etc. The visible stainless always looks good so its a bit of a shock when you see how much has failed inside plus how wet the foam is. My own boat is a fully balanced very oversized spade rudder with a 200mm diameter pultruded glass stock. At 30 years old its dry as a bone. The huge rudder along with immersed bow & stern, low topsides and small rig means the boat is very easy to dock without a bow thruster as the bow doesnt blow off and the rudder gives good authority at low speeds. Thats not a problem with a cat and two engines, but I think you do have to think about how the boat will sail with one rudder.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

My thoughts exactly, I have concerns even with the carbon set-up with dissimilar materials even with these at the till connection. Rossco

[@latitudeash]

Janet has always sloping off work… lol… poor Janet, a hot bath will help with that shoulder. Once she has had that hot bath crack that wip and get her polishing 😂😂…

[@icelandviking1961]

Details,details, details………..

[@crashgilliam5983]

Surely you know they make wet paper for a DA at least up to 1500. Why not use a DA?

[@AmmoMaster]

Great Video, is it wrong I watched it naked?

[@t147han]

Im tired of watching this build.Just to long now.Will watch when launched to see if calculations are correct.

[@57dent]

Don't let the door hit you on the way out!

[@86lowrider]

@@57dent I guess he thought Ross had a fast forward button lol