We are getting this all together // Catamaran Build from Scratch Ep257

[@MVSheKon]

Loved the walk through. GIves a good look and really show's off the size of the boat. The little window is perfectly placed so the cook can hand you your lunch while you man the helm. 😁

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Great idea Rick. We have a deal that when Ross finishes the boat he will spend more time expanding his cooking repatoi, so I'll look forward to sitting at the helm and being fed. :-)Janet

[@MVSheKon]

@@LifeOnTheHulls 😆 Jan for the WIN! 🤣

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Onya mate.

[@hooter7003]

😂 agree

[@guyapeterson]

"Sometimes I wonder if it's an abstract picture." That's priceless!

[@philbox4566]

Done right, done once. Words to live by Rosco.

[@peterwalker5413]

I would make some kind of access panel to the backside of the helm station. Maybe a small shallow cabinet with a removable back wall? If you’re underway and something breaks you won’t be able to get Janet in there once you close it up. I would make sure everyone can fit or be able to access something in case you’re not able.

[@TheRealSasquatch]

Watching this makes me appreciate aluminium boats even more.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Haha,me too.

[@svstraitlines]

Absolutely loving your work Ross and Janet! We can see so many paralells with what we are doing - cannot wait to see you on th water when we are actually sailing and not building!! ⛵

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks Carmen.I totally get your predicament as well. Head down,only way it's gonna get done.Cheers Ross

[@bobbushca797]

I was thinking Rosco ,maybe you do a montage short for youtube ( like a rocky movie )of all the hard work you have done starting from scratch up to this point . It may help bring in another audience for the final run home of this magnificent build .

[@daversj]

Try using a Makita cordless sheetrock cutout tool to make curved cuts in fiberglass. I have had great success with it. Did some large speakers holes recently on a Hinkley. Two layers of glass and foam core in one pass. They freehand cut a line very well and don’t jump or grab, lots of control. Start with a pilot hole, finish with a drum sander. You cut slow with two hands but it’s actually pretty quick and safe. They don’t chip out the back side either. I’m doing this on finished million dollar boats. Lots of blue tape to protect gel coat and marked with a sharpie. On bigger openings use the router on the curved sections first so the router base has support. Then straight cuts with multitool. You need to use the better multi purpose Rotozip router bits. The regular drywall bits don’t work on fiberglass.

[@whitneylake2107]

Better and better ! Thank you

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Our pleasure.

[@Kuhilani1]

Incredible fiddle fartery on the control station. Amazing to see it take shape.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

That is the absolute truth.

[@edwardnigma2216]

Somewhere in there, underneath the roof, you need to make a space for a starlink antenna... It WILL get a signal through fiberglass or plexiglass, and if you can keep it inside and the cable routed well, you won't have to deal with mounting it outside where it can get damaged or cable holes through the hull.

[@gregworkshop5713]

hi guys the cat is looking very good cant wate to see it in the water. a big 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍from me 😄

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks so much 😊Greg.

[@normanboyes4983]

It’s doing all the thinking and planning ahead that will make maintenance and repair so much easier in the future. Stuff always goes tits up on boats, it’s a harsh unforgiving environment.😀👍⛵️

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

I don't think it is possible to think of everything,I look at things and wonder if it will be strong enough,well built enough.Although I am confident the ocean and salt air is a brutal combination.Thanks Norman.

[@bin_chicken80]

Coming along nicely Rossco. 👌 Thanks mate.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Cheers buddy

[@saulzain1957]

Shaping up!

[@jamiesage8515]

Not only do you do a fantastic job building filming and editing. but you reply to everyone as well. A talented man for sure. That helm is looking great just need a place for a well deserved bevy and a pair of binoculars to check out the hood ornaments as they pass by.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Cheers Jamie.Replying is my favourite bit.It does tale a night a week to sit down and go through the fantastic comments.I am planning some drink holders and I may get caught out looking for hood ornaments, that could be dangerous.Cheers Ross

[@larrygawne3529]

Amazing helm !! One major omission , Don't see a place for your cocktail glass for sundowner time !! Hahahaha

[@_r_ma_]

Ross, have you considered composite chainplates? Lots of advantages over SS. 1) no leaks, 2) virtually zero fatigue stress, 3) less weight, 4) adhesives are much stronger in lap shear than bolts, 5) no crevise corrosion, 6) no maintenence.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Chainplates will be external to avoid issues with leakage and other complications.I am likely to use 10mm 316 ss plate bolted into the deck and hull side as per seawind, lightwave,etc.

[@lets_go_see_]

Well, it might be a lonely and tedious job and you may feel the stress but there is a light at the end and all through that tunnel there are many LEDs. Those LEDs are we who watch your efforts! How is Janet?

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Janet doing really well Jim.Working with me s couple of days a week and loving it in my,(Janet's) factory.Thsnks for the inspiration we are in need of it .

[@lets_go_see_]

@@LifeOnTheHulls anytime mate!

[@UKHaiku]

Another great video. Amazing to see how everything is continuing to come together, and how all the forward thinking you’ve done is paying off…

[@mworley13]

killing it mate

[@martinneubert4068]

Very nice work Ross, and some even nicer details. That drum sander you got, it looks like a handy tool, i might have to go find me one as well. Now greate weekend to you and Janet. All the best.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks Martin.The drum sander is a silverline out of the UK.Consumables are very hard to come by so be careful make sure you can get the 60mm drum sanding tubes.Cheers buddy 40plus degrees all weekend here so heaps of work and swimming during this heatwave.Ross

[@martinneubert4068]

@@LifeOnTheHulls thanks mate, i will have a look at them, and the sanding drums. wow 40 degrees,i would lay in my cravl space if ve had those temps. Martin

[@lyndacuppage7353]

Looking great

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Cheers

[@redpillpirate111]

"I just have images in my mind that I have to get out for all to witness." - Jackson Pollock Now I understand the inspiration! Well played Captain Ross 👏

[@bencampbell2407]

Looking good mate, though you have missed a very important part on the helm station, Cup holders! 😅😅😅 i use 80mm pipe, suits stubby,s ,cans with coolers and yeti coffee flasks!

[@nickcooper14]

Kicking arse mate, you won’t know yourself with full size door openings. Slowly boxing in all the rooms👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🇦🇺

[@OnTheFlipSide]

You're an absolute legend Ross. So much respect for you, looking forward to seeing you both sailing away.

[@kenbaustin4533]

I can see you have little pep in your step nowadays Ross! Putting in the gadgets and jewelry are always fun. The end is in sight.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Feels good to put stuff in even if most is removed again.The dry fit is rewarding.Rossco

[@RobnKath]

Don’t forget your cup holder lol

[@brucevogel2693]

Incredible amount of work on the helm. Quite possible others will want to get their hands on your plans (templates). Nicely done.

[@gregbaskin7795]

Absolutely amazed at how many small details you have to account for. Great job

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

All good fun mate.

[@julesdufresne7822]

Looking great Ross!

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks Jules

[@cw3339]

One week closer to completion! I'm loving it...

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

The detail is immense,I just have to know one day we will get there.

[@mitchshort2008]

Finally another breath. You have me riveted my friend. Let's go Rosco

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Cheers Mitch

[@fuquasewing265]

You do great work thanks for sharing your videos

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Appreciate your comnent.Thank you

[@mikestickersm3mxb279]

All that hard work is making it looking fantastic Ross

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks Mike.

[@andymarshall2201]

Nice one Rossco, great job, keep it going.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks Andy,

[@mikecolton5705]

Looking good! You didn't forget the cup holder, did you? It's the important stuff.

[@stevenlehman2408]

Keep up the good work!

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks Steven

[@eppot1]

Done right done once.. :-) just reapering the edge.....

[@britboy20002]

Ross, I really think you deserve dual helm stations, just like all the latest performance cruisers 😜

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Haha, the cost and loss of valuable space leads me to be happy with 1 station.I fear this will be a cruising boat,not a "performance cat". Janet and I want s relaxed sailing lifestyle not one at 20knot.Ross

[@leewhizhulbert9276]

For your window, the RV industry in the US at least, has windows that the inside has a trim piece that has screws about every 6 inches or so that go through the inside trim and screw into a special detail on the inside of the outer window frame. Just need a good gasket on the outside or to us the right SilkaFlex type material. You might also check with Taylor Made products as they have windows that they sell to commercial boat manufacturers. I don't know if there's a plant in Australia though.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

We have windows that are boat specific as well as all ocean rated hatches RV wibdow market is huge but not sure whether they would be suitable in an ocean going vessel

[@latitudeash]

That dash area really looking good now. Where did Janet go?

[@jimlofts5433]

Roscoe - is it possible to get a router bit made to core out the foam in one pass

[@piercet]

I really want to see the helm station in there with the wheel and all the gadgets! need ideas on how to lay out my future theoretical boat. I'd want to add a ROV monitoring station up there somewhere too, but that would be easy enough to do.

[@crashgilliam5983]

After some use, idk you’re gonna like that throttle placement. Don’t want to sound all negative because you’re doing amazing work. Just a thought.

[@bobthesnobscotland2821]

Cheers

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks Bob

[@nez3009]

Nice

[@peterhancox5268]

That space for a potential booze cupboard, no where near big enough Rossco

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

I think you may be right Pete.

[@WillPittenger]

I assume you remembered to seal the foam in the fresh holes you cut for your controls.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Yes Will,all foaming sealed.

[@ragandoil]

Mate bloody brill , looking at 5.33 will the new wall over your shoulder interfere with the window mounting seal

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Nah mate there is 60mm of clearance just enough to tab it in.Ross

[@feanor3876]

Will you beef up the area behind the engine instruments. That strip between the 2 seems thin.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Definately getting some more reinforcement.It is about 6mm thick with core matt but another couple of layers has substantially improved it

[@waynerudiger1756]

The helm is looking great. A long journey but worth it. One question: why don't you use a jig saw for the cutouts? Seems like it would be faster, quieter and less dusty than multi tool or grinder plus drum sander.

[@crashgilliam5983]

Is that section behind your helm going to interfere with the window trim in that corner inside?

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

There is about 60mm of clearance but we'll spotted,close but not too close.Rosd.

[@rictus7222]

Where's the cup holder in the Helm station going to be LOL

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

There will be one,just not sure where yet.

[@rictus7222]

@@LifeOnTheHulls might need to find you a dancing koala wearing a hula girl skirt to put on the dash also

[@taylormkct]

Where do you get those bags from that you apply the mix with Ross

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

If you search for piping bags 45cm on ebay ,they are pretty easy to cone across I buy a roll of 100 at a time.Cheers Ross

[@taylormkct]

Thanks

[@seamusreilly6522]

Are both engines controlled from the same throttle and gear controls?. You are making great progress. Looking forward to see how the faired helm station will look.

[@tombrown9460]

Did I see a bilge rat? That Seeker rat gets around!

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

There is one here somewhere.

[@briankay3380]

Hi, Rosco, could you have a look 👀 at Episode 291 of “Project Brupeg” up at Bundaberg,they are building black water tanks out of plywood & fibreglass, are thy correct????🤔🇦🇺

[@bradfordsimms715]

Rosco, the booze box is WAY TOO SMALL

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

I know I am now certain of it.

[@pietervanderwalt1440]

Jeeeez. Was about to say the exact same thing. As I scrolled down saw yours. Congrats. One up on me. What do they call beer down under? Jiboolys or something. Enlighten me please

[@nigelmorgan3449]

He only buys little bottles

[@UKHaiku]

Obviously just for the cooking sherry… 😉

[@bradfordsimms715]

@@pietervanderwalt1440 H Peter, we just say BEEEEEEEEEAH

[@bradbarnett7747]

How much does a finished cat usually go for with all of the features and size you are building? I am betting you are in the $150k range already so far. I am sure that your cat retail is 1.5 million plus on a good day.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

This is an older design boat, even with new mods and features I would imagine $600k Aud.Will cost us $300Aud complete.Not really considering it's worth,it has always been a build satisfaction for me.Ross

[@bradbarnett7747]

@@LifeOnTheHulls a lot of love, sweat, and tears have gone into your boat. Has definitely kept you busy for 5 plus years. I have enjoyed watching all of the build. I look forward to every Thursday knowing you are getting closer to the finish line.

[@finnsailing69]

this might be a personal guestion, perhaps even little triggering, but how many vacuumcleaner has the projact claimed so far? my guess is 3

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Onto the third,but three drenels,2 drills,2 grinders,1 welder,3 sanders,1 mitre saw, the list goes on mate.

[@finnsailing69]

@@LifeOnTheHulls progress demands sacrifises

[@bronco351mal]

You couldn’t cut that window out with a jigsaw? My thoughts as a Carpenter......

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Yes could have,My jigsaw is cutting like a dog lately,might be time for a new one,especially through the foam core for some reason.

[@bobblack72]

Why not just put the hatches in now so that you don't have to stuff Janet in the back of the helm station?

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

That would be no fun.

[@2Moza]

:)

[@vettepicking]

You need cup holders mate....

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

There will be cup holders.

[@tracibeacer670]

Check your two instruments they looked a little on the piss .

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Not mounted yet mate.Much more glassing and gel coating to go.

[@tracibeacer670]

@@LifeOnTheHulls Then I shall shut up and wait for all your next posts. . Enjoying.

[@mkllove]

Hatch for helm structure access in order to tab everything may be too useful to glass over.. and may be more worthwhile to get a circular hatch like in your head for temporary access until you've gotten boat tested out.. you can easily close in an 8"-10" dia hole later.... That back area of helm is going to be highly stressed by simultaneous compressive and side loads from sheet lines thru clutches and winches. Are you deriving all loads just into helm's composite structure or will the be a load spreading steel reinforcement structure under it once it's all glassed in Ross ? PS Don't stick Janet in that tiny deep cabinet for that ugly job !

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

The clutches are to be positioned on the cabin roof for load spreading.Winches will be on the gel c onsole and have more than adequate backing and structure now with the line box ,cabin side and roof forming a box section.Platform is further reinforced acking with 6mm solid glass backing then 6 further layers of 600db to finish off. There will be no steel however the witnch bases are solid brass.

[@crowiesnest]

The amount of ads and the bloody length of them made this episode really effen hard to watch !

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Sorry mate.Only thing I can do is turn them off and I can't do that with the little amount we get out of it I am not prepared to sacrifice it.I subscribe to youtube premium for $15 aud to get rid of ads or they are ad free on patreon for the first three days .Cheers Rossco