This is NOT your Average Dinghy [E125]

[@Bruin4Life]

Love the look of the boats and the fact that the “Inspector” passed them all! 😊

[@whitneylake2107]

Cue the music. It is one of those many aspects of this channel which I really enjoy ! Best wishes for you all with baby on the way !

[@scottdrobertson]

If the main boats name Duracell, maybe the dinghy should be called energizer lol

[@GeorgeGraves]

EverReady.

[@0r1x]

Or just bunny

[@chicobicalho5621]

AA ?

[@GeorgeGraves]

@@chicobicalho5621 AA sounds like the boat has a drinking problem. :)

[@GeorgeGraves]

Great 80s movie and a fun name - "*batteries not included" - with the asterisk - just like it would be printed on the package of kids toys..

[@BreakingBarriers2DIY]

“…going for that sleeper look…looks slow but goes fast”. lol OMG I love these folks…it must be a really fun time.

[@feviking1]

Another perrrrrrfect boat inspection!

[@C_C_SEA]

Always love when your inspector makes the scene! ⚠🐈❤⚓🖖

[@robertgold2643]

Love La Paz making an appearance as “the inspector”. Classic 😁

[@cwsmith7366]

Just lovely. Lovely boat, lovely teamwork. I can see all of the team improve and feel confidence in their work. It really shows. Thank God the inspector has blessed this design! I was getting a bit worried if she was going to pass the current level of construction. I can't wait to see this boat finished and in the water!

[@TheDuracellProject]

hopefully next week! :)

[@tomkennefick7254]

Having built 3 cedar strip kayaks that are well used, I recommend adding something more durable to the bottom of the skeg and the bow. I have reglassed these areas multiple times due to abrasion from beaching the boats. A brass strip is a good addition and will save you work down the road.

[@martinbruckner2109]

Some folks seem to put an epoxy layer with graphite powder mixed in onto the bottom as an abrasion resistant layer. On my own stitch&glue kayak I just have 2 layers of 6 ounce glass and some varnish, but I always lift it out of the water (only 40 pounds empty weight). I think the gunnels need protection by extra rub rails if you want to use concrete dinghy docks. I don't worry about the off center dagger board. I have sailed a kayak with a dagger board on the left gunnel and it worked on both tacks. It should have a decent cross section and enough aspect ratio though so it generates good lift and not too much drag.

[@kevinmartin3859]

Dinghy looks great inspector was impressed

[@seenahassouna8142]

Not sure I can take the stress of these boat inspections anymore!!!😂 But seriously, another great episode.i love your authenticity. You two are on KZbin but you’re not “KZbinrs” if that makes any sense 🥰🥰

[@vforcemadness]

I absolutely love this boat building series. I love building things and that looks like it would be an awesome experience. I’m glad the Inspector gave them a pass. Lol

[@ulftholke7628]

Haha cool at the catspector har get you green lights ❤😂 greats from sveden

[@thomascooley2749]

18:35 looks like this one gets the paw of approval

[@juliandrake3159]

That should be a fun boat to sail. I like the idea of tan sails with black hatches.

[@WHIKID1]

These videos having a break from Duracell has been amazing to watch. Such cool little boats these are and loved watching all the people build these. Thank you. Best wishes from Australia. 🇦🇺

[@OurLadyDefiant]

That’s so interesting that the dagger board is off-center. I guess that helps to give lots of space for feet and stuff and butts in the middle or while rowing. It reminds me of the Naples Sabots where you strategically planned what tack the lee board would be on, cause that tack you’re mostly going sideways.

[@erikwilliams7009]

Great episode. Thanks, La Paws

[@jeffhudson4817]

Boats are definitely taking shape. Looking forward to seeing them on the water. Stay safe guys and make sure u keep the inspector in plenty of catnip or she may get grumpy.

[@TheDuracellProject]

she is well supplied!

[@Somuchsawdust]

Ahhh that was awesome getting paws in involved

[@1519Spring]

La Paws (after La Paz, Baja California, Mexico, where she joined the crew of Matt and Janne's previous boat)

[@andrewmoylan6295]

Looks like you got a 4 pawz up for the dinghy effort crew😂. Great work

[@theconfessionsof_a]

Fantastic work on the dingy, it really does look cool! Much love from The Senior Confessor, England

[@peterhamilton8430]

Morning from Aussie … great little build and filming/editing of course ❤️

[@dcvargas8917]

These boats look like fast designs. I love the layout.

[@tj7870]

always good to have your work inspected by a pro!

[@benjaminstone6496]

The inspector's theme music always makes me smile.

[@brentoneel4094]

It’s very ominous 😂

[@endospores]

The wood optic of the boats looks really nice. Although I do imagine some of them will get a base over it and then painted white

[@manny380sl]

inspector signed off on all boats are sea worthy 😅😂😂

[@oscarw9889]

Love the spirit of the community and the boat work done there. It does help that you got the paw of approval from the "inspector"😍🤣 Great episodes on the dingy built as it reminded me of my stitch and glue ocean kayak I build back when I was a teenager..

[@mikefriend7570]

Very cool bringing your wonderful ‘boat inspector’ along. They look beautiful boats, although the off-set dagger board seems VERY weird

[@daveclemmer4536]

Great teamwork! And they passed inspection. 😊😂

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Great episode! Glad the inspector got an inspection opportunity! Can't wait to see you all sailing in that dingy soon! 👍👍

[@CharlesFlahertyB]

Boy comin in a month! Big adventures ahead!

[@joecioe8566]

Nice boats and teamwork.

[@sailortristan]

Glad to see the dinghies passed initial inspection 😹

[@jimedson3853]

I'm enjoying the progress of the dinghy construction. It will be interesting how it pairs up to Duracell. Thanks for the video ❤️👍👍

[@RollsFPV]

I wish we had something like this here!

[@anthonymaddison9588]

I've read the Inspectors report. All looks Purrrfect.

[@TheDuracellProject]

the boats even passed the cat scan!

[@davidantill6949]

Finally! The inspection!

[@CSPare_CChange]

Danghy that's a nice boat

[@flossey100]

Great video sharing so much fun…💖💖💖🇦🇺👋

[@robertwall2548]

I knew the inspector was coming. Her theme music gave it away! Loved it!

[@chasingsunsets380]

Great chapter to the series Loved seeing LaPaws getting involved. Seriously how did you get her to stay calm in there? There must have been a lot to distract her. Oh, 1 month, you must be getting more and more excited.

[@TheDuracellProject]

she grew up travelling around on sailboat going to beaches and inspecting others' boats at marinas. She has a harness and leash and does pretty well out in the world.

[@alanjohnson2613]

I learned most of my fiberglassing knowledge from 2 places, one was a video and book from west marine in saginaw michigan the other was a fiberglass store (michigan fiberglass) local to me in south east michigan.

[@JanisTilyard]

❤that Inspector. 🤣😂🤣

[@Finn-McCool]

Duradinghy looking lovely.

[@dannyk3115]

Got love that cat

[@Mark-abc]

What beautiful eyes that cat has

[@chicobicalho5621]

She does have the most beautiful ayes!

[@DrMott]

Just awesome.

[@MarkJohnson-dh6ei]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a daggerboard trunk that wasn’t on the centerline of the boat. Curious as to how that will affect the handling of the boat under sail.

[@carlstineman274]

Why offset the dagger board to starboard? Maybe simplify the construction a bit but it seems that the box could be installed on centerline almost as easily. Planning to sail mostly on port tack?

[@JamesAyton-qu8fo]

Think the point is to maximise the space. This is going to be a tender as well as a nippy little sailor too after all. And it's not so far of centre to be a huge issue I'm sure. But I guess we will see soon enough the speed they are coming together!

[@TheDuracellProject]

James said it!

[@hannibalsly]

Inspector Approved!!!!

[@wimmol]

Being a sailor, i find it remarkable to see that the one daggerboard is situated off center in this little boat. How does that work while tacking ?

[@TheDuracellProject]

it's close enough to center that it still works on both tacks, but it has to be off center for it to be a good rowing and utility dinghy.

[@artmraz]

Looking Good Team !! (:o

[@poepflater]

I'm so jealous, other than it being completely outside of my finances, it looks like a super well-thought-out dinghy.

[@davidrichardson5163]

Why isn't the dagger-board box in the centre of the hull? After all, both the skeg plus the rudder are/will be on the centre line, so why not the dagger-board?

[@TheDuracellProject]

to maximize space in the cockpit so that you can row

[@davidrichardson5163]

So rather like Crossbow, you'll only be able to sail on the port tack in a blow - when you're on the starboard tack, if you heel too much the dagger board will come out of the water......and you'll end up in it!!

[@wmillios]

What a great looking boat! Question for you: Will the boat sail funny with the daggerboard off to one side?

[@TheDuracellProject]

Nope it will tack well on both sides

[@bobflores]

A pass is a pass...barely or otherwise. Thanks for the video.

[@wallacegrommet9343]

The inspector clearly prefers larger craft. She wanted off once her work was completed.

[@Anthony-q5d]

The dinghies would have to be known as the Duracell bunnies they will never give up. Keep them dressed up and looking the part, let’s not upset the inspector and don’t forget the new inspector coming along soon.

[@DaDuddaMan64]

These boats remind me of the barnegat bay sneek box

[@alanjohnson2613]

Mixing resin must have been a full time job on this project

[@TheDuracellProject]

jon was our mix master!

[@VelcorHF]

Man, now I want chocolate cake icing too.

[@andyjordan7542]

I am old school and I think I would prefer a traditional centreboard. I do like the simplicity of the design and construction of the dinghy.

[@user-ym5dm9xd5w]

Looks like the cat wanted to get out of the boat. This may be catastrophic.

[@TheDuracellProject]

she was a little out of her element inspecting a boat that is not Duracell

[@matthewcurry425]

@@TheDuracellProject It was clear though that she took her duty seriously, giving the gunnel a fine check for smoothness and otherwise eyeing the lines. 😊

[@cattaraugustonawanda4426]

How will you load, carry, and unload this on Duracell? Looks like an interesting and fun boat but I am not convinced it would be easy to handle as a tender.

[@thefarmerswifeknits6190]

I was wondering the same thing. It looks large for a dinghy.

[@cattaraugustonawanda4426]

@@thefarmerswifeknits6190 Plenty of deck space but not easy to put it there. Davits? Big advantage would be ability to sail rather than row.

[@TheDuracellProject]

it weighs only 100 pounds, we'll store it on the foredeck, and lift it with a halyard.

[@dcallan812]

Oh, nice an episode, I was just off to bed its 11:20pm in the UK Great update 2x👍

[@poepflater]

12:24 South Africa

[@ejkrakowiak6905]

The Inspector!

[@JamesAyton-qu8fo]

Great gag with the guys about the inspector, made me chuckle seeing them get a little nervous and then realising it was the cat. Great camera work again Yani, especially as you are in the last trimester! So close now! ❤The dinghy is looking really good, great idea with the battons. Mat I just got one question this week, when the rudder and dagger boards are being laid up supported in the vice, how do you go about glassing and overlapping the lamination on the portion obscured by the vice jaws? You guys must be so busy so if you have no time or need to take time to answer I totally understand. God bless all three of you ❤ oh and btw i think your choice of white on white is spot on with pairing it to Duracell 👍

[@TheDuracellProject]

we laminated it later. it's a separate lamination..we didn't show on camera.

[@JamesAyton-qu8fo]

Got it, makes sense! I was wondering if it would have made a bit of a weak point where the lam wasn't tied in lap for lap but I would suppose it will be plenty wrong enough. Thanks for the reply guys ❤

[@floathi]

The inspector.....ABYC.....not a chance. What a great channel! Thanks for sharing.

[@wisdomfromthewoods3638]

you really had me with the "boat inspector".

[@RobPattinson-ui2qh]

I'm curious Matt. You did vacuum bagging on the deck and skeg (both made out of foam), but not the plywood sections. And you didn't vacuum bag the dagger board (made out of foam). Why vacuum bag some foam boards and not others? And would there have been any benefit from vacuum bagging the plywood sections? Is there something about foam core that makes vacuum bagging important? Any strength benefit to vacuum bagging the whole project? I know time is an issue during the class. If you were building this in your garage would you have bagged the whole thing? Loved the batten edge on the skeg. Tough and durable. Perfect solution. I'd be tempted to continue that strip along the whole keel up to the bow. What a great group, the teamwork is great to see and must make the whole project that much more enjoyable, well done! Loved the inspection! And what a trooper filming all of this while 8 months pregnant! Yanni you're a warrior!

[@TheDuracellProject]

It's a good question. We would have preferred to vacuum bag the dagger board, but it would have taken more time than we had available for the class. Same for the plywood! It's not necessary to vacuum bag anything for the dinghy. We did the decks because we had the time (they were installed later in the build) and the daggerboard and rudder...we talked about vacuum bagging, but it would have been too complicated and time consuming for the class.

[@srperk6163]

Have you taken members of the class on a tour of your boat? That would be awesome

[@TheDuracellProject]

yes, we had everyone out for happy hour on Duracell last week. Was fun to show them the boat.

[@alanjohnson2613]

How much do these boats weigh when you are done they look like they should row very easy.

[@TheDuracellProject]

100 pounds

[@CharleyGeorge]

I am sure your dingy is already done and at your house. I wanted to make a suggestion. Have you thought about gluing poly to the bottom so that if and when you drag on rocks and such it is easy to fix and the wood will not get damaged. Just heat up some spare plastic and melt it into the spot, smooth, repair more if needed.

[@TheDuracellProject]

good idea! And actually, our episodes are real time, so the dinghy is not done quite yet. Almost!

[@CharleyGeorge]

@@TheDuracellProject I am glad the Inspector was happy with the progress. I would hate to see all of you need to restart the dingies again.

[@CharleyGeorge]

@@TheDuracellProject huge congrats on the di gym it looks like a great boat to uave.

[@jonharris3476]

Certifi-cat.... This is why I always come back... Will there be accessible storage under the benches / bow dect?

[@TheDuracellProject]

a bit yes!

[@shanespring2669]

I hope all the new boats got a certifiCat of Pawthenticity

[@TheDuracellProject]

yes!!

[@carlamerritt490]

Do you pick which boat is your from start? I guess you gotta before painting at least. But seems everybody is working on all boats?

[@TheDuracellProject]

we picked them about a week in, but we all worked together on all boats

[@blackbirdxx4613]

What's the slot for in the hull😂

[@ScottCorsan]

Should call the boat "In the Woods D Cell", and the dingy "AA".

[@petermercer5968]

Hi Mat would it be better to have an inflatable rescue dinghy like the ones that are on the ship's?

[@TheDuracellProject]

a lot of people choose that option, but we're excited to have a light, fast rowing and sailing dinghy.

[@peterdudley1369]

Nice project. If you keep the name of the boat, Duracell, then you should name the dinghy, AAA .

[@JamesAyton-qu8fo]

@robpattison Vac bagging is great. It keeps the strength up and the weight down. When you are doing small build runs its not cost or time effective to make up precision moulds to vac into so its done on a flat prepped table. If you have an item like a dagger board or a rudder you want them to be symmetrically the same on both sides so they cut the water evenly. If you vaced a dagger baord down on a flat surface it would try to pull it falt for one thing and loose its symmetry. You would also i guess get pooling of resin around and under any spaces where the vacume couldn't pull it fully flat. Maybe you could do it in a mould but i think you would end up with one mirror finish side facing the mould and the opposite showing the weave. Ive only done somthing similar with pre imprgnated glass that it cured using an autoclave so maybe if it was a wet layup with peelply over the top you would get both sides pretty even. The mould and the foam and glass layup though would have to be absolutely spot on othewise you would be baxk to loosing symmetry and have to spend time and effort fairing it by hand to get it as best you could. All with the cost of the mould and the time on top. If you listen in the video the boat builder states that he is glassing bothe sides at the same time with the piece vertical so that all the contracting of the glass and resin during curing happens everywhere at the same time. This keeps warping to a bare minimum or hopefully negates it all together.

[@newzealandfortrump]

Inspection ...... priceless! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@CAPTJohn47]

La Paws did not look particularly interested in the below deck spaces of the skiffs. I would be a bit skeptical of the thoroughness of those inspections.

[@TheDuracellProject]

she was a little off kilter since she wasn't inspecting her favorite boat, Duracell

[@raymondhafsten5731]

That is a great look and civilized design for civilized ports. Traversing the world too uncivilized ports of call where a dingy is necessary transport, IMHO an ugly but rugged dingy eg repairable Zodiac type with 10-15 four stroke is needed...you've got the Admiral/Captain's Gig but need a sailing master's shore rugged Gig

[@seanwalsh999]

Looks like they all got their Certificat's.

[@redrover9988]

What if the final weight of the boat?

[@TheDuracellProject]

100 pounds

[@michaelardai9703]

Glad all the boats passed their cat scans...

[@JamesAyton-qu8fo]

😂

[@tonyferrari6917]

Very cool mini series, does the dingy get stowed on board Duracell while you cross oceans? Also whats the dingys name? Copper top? 👌

[@TheDuracellProject]

Yes, on the bow. Don't know the name yet. We should probably figure out Duracell's name first (keep Duracell or give a new name) and then name the Dinghy.

[@GeorgeGraves]

Kitty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That was great.

[@ElleKendra]

If the boat is Duracell, the dinghy should be Triple A

[@simon90sba67]

They look lovely but I’m still not convinced they’re better than modern ones

[@craigmartin8326]

Matt why is the Dagger Bored in the side and not in the center.

[@JamesAyton-qu8fo]

It's to maximise the space to help with the dual use of tender and sailor.

[@peterbradshaw6147]

Board

[@TheDuracellProject]

yes, it needs the support of the deck and putting it in the center there would be a lot less room in the cockpit. What James said!

[@miguelmaldonado5422]

Who plays that beautiful upbeat music?

[@TheDuracellProject]

Songs are listed below each vid

[@jimshreffler9375]

Viva La Paz

[@terrylamm9468]

are any of these for sale kit or done ?

[@TheDuracellProject]

yep, link to the kit is below the vid :)

[@terrylamm9468]

@@TheDuracellProject thank you I will check that out

[@jpdj2715]

Charger for the Duracell

[@Aheitchoo]

have yall established which boat belongs to who? or are they all in superposition right now?

[@TheDuracellProject]

we have!

[@wg8174]

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