Thanks for all the great feedback! It seems that some people thought my rant about butts vs scarphs was some kind of dig at A2A, which it absolutely wasn't! I tried to make it clear that I think butt joints are the best choice in this particular situation - IF the planking stock is long enough. A2A's planking stock seemed to be on the shorter side, which is (I assume) why they chose to scarph their planks - a completely reasonable decision considering the circumstances. As always there are many ways to skin a cat, and each situation demands a different approach.
Would be cool to see an collab/interview/zoom or something with the A2A crew at some point. Fwiw I don’t think it came across as a dig at all. You all have been very forthcoming on options and rationale. Always fun seeing the next video - keep up the awesome work!
I'm not a woodworker or a boatbuilder but I completely appreciated your explanation. You never talk down and you always take the time to explain things thoroughly. Please don't change because some of your followers on social media might assume that something you say is an implied jibe at someone else. I know you're not that kind of person, and it's not your style. To me that's a recipe for boredom to have to always take a safe path and worry too much about who might be slightly offended at your wise words -- stay true to yourself, you are doing a fantastic job, Leo.
I am not a boat builder but having watched this rebuild from your very first video. All I can say is that what said appeared immensely logical to me, and no I can’t say I read into anything you said re a put down. Each boat builder does things as they wish to, have been taught and/or leant over the years from experience. All I can say is butt jointing first all the reasons you give makes sense.
It is certainly telling that Leo lets Pete cut out and fit the garboard planks, he must have complete trust in Pete's skills. Which says a lot for Pete's skills. He's also becoming more comfortable in talking to the camera.
The evolution on Pete has been amazing, he went from a camera shy stutterer to a confident personality that'll talk into the camera while giving good explanations.
Your boatbuilding is absolutely mesmerizing! I do wish I could come help as a volunteer, but, at 76 years old, I'm afraid all I would be good for is sitting in the shade and entertaining your parrot. I could spoil him (her?) rotten. And if you have a cat(s) I'm consider myself world's best as a cat entertainer! I would show up every day to watch your progress and to spoil your animals.
mine too ,also try " western flyer foundation channel" actually i think pete came from there ,all these people here are truly fine craftsmen and craftswomen ,i am from newfoundland ,canada ,a lot of us have a built in love of the sailing vessel
@@jw-kv1ip of all the things I could say about Pete ...cute definitely isn’t on the list ....but that’s from a 68year old man, married to a younger woman’s perspective ....😂
We can actually SEE the team developing into a crew more and more with each video. I am happy to hear that all want to be long term members and it will just get better and better. I don't know how you keep finding the right people for this project, but I am sure that it has to do with who you attract to be around you. Hopefully you and Checca will reunite soon. Rock on.
I thought the same thing... I just imagined all of them on the ship sailing it somewhere farther than they should be.. and they're all thrilled to be doing it. lol... There's something about a crew that knows every inch of the boat, that makes you really happy to have them all on board.
The Sampson Boat Co is becoming a reality. Although it seems Pancho has some difficulty getting the importance of her team building skills acknowledged.
When Tally Ho is finished and is sailing around the World, I hope Pete will start his own channel on other projects. He has become a good presenter in his own right and shows so much knowledge and wisdom for one so young...a true Master Boat Builder in the making!
Mishn0 - I Agree. He was ALL Business months ago, but now he’s Comfy on Cam & letting his Personality is Out. What a Great Addition to Sampson Boat Co. he’s Made. Many Subscribers are Dude-Crushing for Sure; just Check Out the Comments above & below. Good on Ya, Pete.
Because at the end of the day, you still have to work with those people, and it's always nice to be nice. People who miss this kind detail, or purposely don't care ... well, they best be doing something else.
@@aserta It seems to me that Geoffrey is talking about Leo correcting his OWN mistake (at the start of the video, to do with forgetting to realign the stem), not mistakes by others, which you seem to be alluding to. Perhaps, when Geoffrey wrote "gracefully", you were thinking more along the lines of "graciously", hence the misunderstanding?
I've moved to Sydney for a year to do UNI, meaning I can't do any sailing or woodwork, but i hope you know that these videos made me just go "fuck it", so i've bought just some basic stuff and I'm now doing woodwork on my balcony until I move home, lovin it, thanks leo.
I don't know anything about yachts, sailing, or woodwork. Yet, I find myself looking forward to seeing the alerts pop up for a new episode. It's just an incredible skill to me.
His use of bronze rather than iron means she might last longer. Also, boats like this were built to last 30 years, but because of the quality often lasted far longer. Leo is building this boat to last 150 years. There was an odd time where old wood boats lacked market value because wood was being replaced with other materials. That left many beautiful ships abandoned. That transition is over and now boats like Tally Ho are given more love. Let's hope this means she's never again abandoned. She could still be solid on 200 - 300 years if all goes well. It takes one man every generation to make that happen.
Especially the whole bit of getting Southern Live Oak for the frames. Which a certain 42-gunner's designer and builder insisted upon, and which nearly broke the project. In the end he had to travel down to the coast of Georgia and South Carolina with a second expedition to personally supervise the collection of the vital material. And, of course, no sooner had he gotten back to Boston than certain folks decided that they didn't actually *need* a navy, since they'd signed a treaty and the war was over. So they cut his funding and the ship just sat there on the slipway, shedded for several years. Fortunately for our shipbuilder - and us - some kind gentlemen from North Africa took it upon themselves to convince those silly fellows that perhaps one or two - surely not...six? I mean, the *cost* ! - ships might not be such a terrible idea come to think of it. So he got to build his ship after all.
I think Alex of Hugo Boss may have a couple of spares now that he has quite the Vendee! Now for enough sail area to get Tally Ho up on to her planing hull...........😅
No more "Pete, what ya doin'?", these days Pete tells us exactly what he's doing! Another brilliant episode, to an outsider the whole process of planking is an inpenetrable black art, something akin to quantum mechanics or interplanetary navigation, seeing it explained first, then shown how its done is like switching the light on. Thank you once again for sharing. 👍
She is indeed beautiful but Leo is a builder, I’m sure Tally Ho won’t be the last. I’d love him to set up in my home of Devon. Teignmouth has a small port but there’s Newton Abbot Torquay, Dart Estuary and of course Brixham. Devon Wooden Boats are based near Newton Abbot. All of these are on the mild east side of Devon fewer storms to mess up your progress.
Not cheap, but each piece unique, requiring a custom pattern, mould and finish, and perfectly suited to its task. And good for at least 100 years. As time goes by I expect it will look like better and better value.
@@afriedli he probably could have made it out of stainless steal and had a much more space-aged looking brackets--- and even chrome plated it.. But he wanted it to look traditional. I'm glad he ultimately chose to polish all the bronze--- even though I disagreed with it at the time.
@@dprider02 Overall a win-win-win I'd say. The foundry probably didn't charge full whack for their labor, but they were clearly on a learning curve for some of the work so only fair that some allowance was made for that. The capabilities the foundry developed in the course of the work expands the commercial offerings it can make to existing and future customers - so a good investment from their point of view. Also, a few hours of RUclips videos of close involvement in a compelling and prestigious project is pretty good publicity! Volunteer labor is cheap (only need to feed & house them, and provide tools), but inefficient. The fact that quite a few of them keep coming back suggests they're pretty happy with the deal in terms of what they get out of it.
Leo and crew win... It is ironic that I am so happy to watch the planking but very sad to see those beautieful artwork framing slowly disappear under the georgious fair skin. Inspector Green and his two pooch assistance gradually doing their jobs. Thank you for my dose of boat art. Can hardly wait two weeks. Pete is looking really great, a true winner. You go Pete.
Hi Leo, I used to call myself a boatwright..... I lived and worked on boats for years in San Francisco Bay repairing and commissioning both wooden and fiberglass pleasure and commercial boats. We saw Tally Ho in Harbor under tarps prior to your obtaining her. I am so pleased that you got your hands on her and not a wrecking crew. After a 11ft fall onto concrete which affected my ability to work on the inner hills curved surfaces I transitioned into nursing and became an RN for 20 years. I retired from nursing and continued with remodels and decks etc. I so enjoy watching your rebuild of Tally Ho and understand most of what you are doing. My wife says “you understand that?” and I can proudly say yes I get it. It brings tears to my eyes as I watch you and your amazing crew work as I cannot get out and do such things. THANK YOU for such professionalism and diligence. My best to you and your crew in these very trying times. It brings back a bit of normalcy to these end days. Like I said “I used to call myself a boatwright....” After watching your work I don’t call myself that anymore. BRAVO and fair winds to you all always!!
Your work is so beautiful that paint does it a disservice. When youre finished building it I am sure it will be a beautiful sailing vessel. I very much do love your work. I am amazed that you are such a tallented craftsman and so young. You are a testament to your parents and to the education that you received both through schools and hands on experience. The people of England should be proud of you and humanity should regard you as a treasure. These are my own words and as far as I am concerned, you are good.
This series has been an incredible insight into the complexities of building a seagoing craft on this scale. And to think this was all done hundreds of years ago In every shipwrights across the world is mind-boggling
@Jan Dehn wow I take my hat off!! My grandad build a motor wooden boat with cabin, Volvo car engine could pull 12 skiis... hand tools, no electricity, 800km from sea, loanch, worked 100%
You All are so rad! So Inspirational. Especially, you two lovebirds, separated by a continent & ocean... True love & a two week quarantine ought to be grounds for foreigners to easily be reunited here in America. For you laborers: what perseverance, and what patient doggies! So true, Leo, SO many ways to, err, "wash a cat" 🐈 or "release two birds with one key"🐦🐤 Good Job! (BTW, I would donate, but am saving up to refit my Nordica 20')
It might be interesting to have a few minutes showing how all of the cutting tools are kept sharp. All of that wood is very, very hard and I have to believe that there's a small industry keeping your chisels, plane knives, drills, saw blades and the lot sharp and safe.
At a few points in previous clips, I've seen Leo use a Tormek machine. I have one and while not cheap, they are amazing for keeping just about any tool sharp. A water cooled, slow speed grinder and honer.
Leo, I enjoyed every single minute of that video. The bronze work is stunning and the woodwork is beautiful. I love the ingenuity of your problem solving. See you in two weeks.
You are doing a great job. There are not enough people like you out there for all the rotting gems in this world! “If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work, and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea.” ― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
So is that "Rosie the riveter" getting famous riveting the boat together like her famous name sake riveting planes together? A great way to start a Sunday here in Australia. The best channel on RUclips without a doubt.
You and pete are absolute freaks of talent. I am blown away with your skill and knowledge expendentially at your age. Holly crap! You must be so happy to have found a guy like Pete. Wow wow wow. Blown away
The only thing that detracts from my enjoyment of these videos is the knowledge that in just a few minutes it will come to an end. They always leave me wanting more.
I really enjoy listening to Pete explain what he is doing. He does a great job explaining to us folks who have never tried anything like this. :) So glad he is a part of the project.
Listen Guys, I have probably watched at least 20 hours of footage and that’s with me jumping between the best parts of all the vids you posted and its just completely amazing how you are able to continuesly produce the highest level of craftsmanship consistently without wavering . I have spent the best part of my life striving for this kind of achievement ,mistakes and all , whether it be in carpentry or thatching for me or for you guys as shipwrights you have an amazing talent for precision, innovation and beauty that just has be respected, recognised and acknowledged. The deepest Respect to you and all the people involved with this project , love your craft/trade/Inventiveness and I can’t wait for the day when you finally put Tally Ho back in the water . All the best David.
Sorry to hear about Cecca. It's not comparable, but I feel your pain; but my other half is stuck in Nottingham whilst I'm in Surrey. Not long now and you'll be reunited!
Hands down, this is one of the best channels on RUclips. It’s incredible to see how these boats were & are built. Thank You Leo and team for sharing your craftsmanship, dedication and wit, with the rest of us.
I'll say it again, jewelry level work on those castings! They will be available for little Leo to rebuild Tally Ho! a century from now. Amortize over that long and they are a bargain. Beauty matters in everyday life. Excellent work y'all.
As a contributing carpenter from Cornwall I have to congratulate you on another great video, your skill and tenacity should be an inspiration to all young people out there. You've got yourself s good team there which is essential. When you've got her finished pop her across to Cornwall and we can have butchers!
I feel so lucky to be able to see in one place literally hundreds of generations of learned skills techniques and acquired knowledge. This is a visual library of immense wealth, want to see how it’s done properly come here. Any shipwrights teaching anyone could use this as additional training aid very well explained.and reasoned descriptions. Stop waters, you can imagining in the 1500 or whenever someone thinking”That water always comes up through there eventually what if I drill a hole and put some softwood in there”, and everyone around saying no no no we never did that way before and now if you have the knowledge everyone would do it that way. Fantastic
Am a little short of words - Wow!, a brilliant and candid sharing of progress. So happy for you, and your very professional team! Whoopee for you Pete! I'm a mid-eighties year old model maker of wooden boats, and have learned so much from your hard work from the 86 videos, which I apply as I scratch build from drawings. Thank you! Please share my sincere SEASONS GREETINGS , to the whole team. Rodney Vancouver Island BC
for me as some one who didnt know anything about wooden boats before finding your chanel, i am blowen away by the progress you are making. i cant wait to see Tally back in the water where she belongs.
SO good to see the parts which "keep the sea out" starting to spread across the lovely contours of those very handsome, and wonderfully crafted, "bones". Much power and great joy to you and your team, Leo!
Great job. So nice to see young people into shipwright. It's definately a young man's job. Something I have fond memories of spending weeks and months in the shipyards
This is turning into the perfect archive of how to build a wooden boat. The discussion of the details of the process is amazing. Some of the steps are not shown in enough detail for a viewer to reproduce, but the viewer would know the technical terms for that process, and therefore could look up the minute step-by-step details of how to do it. This is so wonderful. Thank you Leo.
Anyone else think Pete seems sooo much more comfortable explaining, or maybe he sounds like he enjoys it more,; I don't know what it is, but he looks good, maybe even happy and a little brighter. Also, that knowledge he's dropping!!!
Every time I watch an episode of you guys i'm impressed but what impresses me equally is all the people involved, their skills and characters. It's a joy watching this project. Great people working on a great project. I'm sure you disagree but deep down inside i hope this building will never end.
Geez, Leo, there's a ton of info and detail in this video, so thanks for that. And, hey, I'd like to recognize the outstanding job you've done in assembling a first-class boatbuilding team, then keeping them motivated. Outstanding leadership. Give yourself a well-deserved pat on the back.
There is tradition, knowledge passed down through generations, engineering and craftsmanship but the magic is sculpting a one of a kind ship with your bare hands.
Almost forgot from the days when I built exhibition stands. I was hanging over a balustrade 5m up trying to hang graphic panels and shouted out “is that straight?” A shout from the other side of the hall came back- “Yep! To a blind man on a galloping horse”
It's all relative. If they were sooting every edge and spotting the joints....... Otherwise, master quality woodworking tolerances are huge compared to metalworking.
I appreciate the amount of effort that goes into planning, executing, monitoring & controlling work. Leo also does a ton of the work himself! Very inspirational. “Underestimated time and cost.” Story of my life and my company makes stealth aircraft.
Checka is back, you have to be happy about that! Going great Leo, Pete is awesome and of great value, a silent slogger who just got it done at the start but now being comfortable with movie star fame! You know your stuff Pete, give it too us!
In the comments of the previous episode (No 85) Leo got this question plus his answer (copy and paste) "Hi Leo, I've been watching your adventure from when you posted your first episode, way back, and have enjoyed every episode since. I really admire your commitment, work attitude, the subtle humour, the music and your interesting volunteers. In fact, I have enjoyed your episodes so much I feel your series would make a great TV programme. Is this something you have considered, or been approached for? The very best of luck with the rest of your boat and I look forward to its completion. South east England. Yes, I've been approached several times about it but I'm not interested at the moment. I don't want to be beholden to anyone other than myself (and my awesome youtube family)!" I think, that settles it
I like it just the way Leo does it. I wish everyone that enjoys this would send him a buck or two. You may be witnessing the most well built sailing vessel in history. I hope he gets a propulsion system worthy of this vessel.
Just walked in(10 pm here,) and I've chosen to watch Tallyho and see France-Italy Rugby Match in 'replay' tomorrow...Talk about shifting priorities!. cheers...rr Normandy, France
Pete's come a long way in explaining the process. He seems to have settled into the "what are you doing?" part of the job. To the whole team: well done!
Years ago I worked at a boat shop in the winters building custom sport fishing boats. There was a winter dart league and three of us formed a dart team and named our team The Starboard Garboard. (I had read somewhere that traditionally the starboard garboard was the first plank put on a boat, and as we were boat builders and intended to to take first place in the league, the name seemed to fit. We won the league and the play-off tournament.) We were different from the other strakes.
Thanks for all the great feedback! It seems that some people thought my rant about butts vs scarphs was some kind of dig at A2A, which it absolutely wasn't! I tried to make it clear that I think butt joints are the best choice in this particular situation - IF the planking stock is long enough. A2A's planking stock seemed to be on the shorter side, which is (I assume) why they chose to scarph their planks - a completely reasonable decision considering the circumstances. As always there are many ways to skin a cat, and each situation demands a different approach.
Would be cool to see an collab/interview/zoom or something with the A2A crew at some point.
Fwiw I don’t think it came across as a dig at all. You all have been very forthcoming on options and rationale.
Always fun seeing the next video - keep up the awesome work!
Well said Leo. And once again, you are a class act. All the best from your Canadian viewers and keep up the great work 👍
I'm not a woodworker or a boatbuilder but I completely appreciated your explanation. You never talk down and you always take the time to explain things thoroughly. Please don't change because some of your followers on social media might assume that something you say is an implied jibe at someone else. I know you're not that kind of person, and it's not your style. To me that's a recipe for boredom to have to always take a safe path and worry too much about who might be slightly offended at your wise words -- stay true to yourself, you are doing a fantastic job, Leo.
No one sees it as a competition. You can plank it anyway you see fit. Your explanation is as good as any. Great job.
I am not a boat builder but having watched this rebuild from your very first video. All I can say is that what said appeared immensely logical to me, and no I can’t say I read into anything you said re a put down. Each boat builder does things as they wish to, have been taught and/or leant over the years from experience. All I can say is butt jointing first all the reasons you give makes sense.
Pete is worth his weight in Gold, never underestimate someone who knows what they are doing, respect to you Pete.
Pete is a Boatbuilding Sheepdog ! All he wants is a job and he takes to completion !! 👍🎩😎🐕
Yes. Respect to Pete.
He’s pretty skinny so maybe more than his weight
What is he doing?
It is certainly telling that Leo lets Pete cut out and fit the garboard planks, he must have complete trust in Pete's skills. Which says a lot for Pete's skills.
He's also becoming more comfortable in talking to the camera.
The evolution on Pete has been amazing, he went from a camera shy stutterer to a confident personality that'll talk into the camera while giving good explanations.
And is it just me, or does Pete look better? When he first showed up he seemed a little wane and ragged.
@@mikeoliver6742 And I seriously love the accent!
The guy is a talent powerhouse. I know greatness when I see it.
@@mikeoliver6742 Ah.. I think yer right.....
@@mikeoliver6742 Hmm, can't you see......lady around!
44 minutes of greatness!
Video was posted 29min ago.... And you posted this comment 26min ago.....
@@---Mike-- I'm simple person - I see new episode of Tally Ho build - I hit like, and already know it will be great before I watch it :)
I just pushed play & didn't realise it was 44 mins long until i read your comment and went back to check.
Easiest 44 min video to watch.
@@obennett100 Yeah, they past so bloody fast.
So much packed into 40 minutes, riveted to every minute.
Your boatbuilding is absolutely mesmerizing! I do wish I could come help as a volunteer, but, at 76 years old, I'm afraid all I would be good for is sitting in the shade and entertaining your parrot. I could spoil him (her?) rotten. And if you have a cat(s) I'm consider myself world's best as a cat entertainer! I would show up every day to watch your progress and to spoil your animals.
So much learning!!! Thank you 🙏🏼
Thanks Dude! :)
Jimmy learning for you! #MadeIt ;)
You would be the coolest new addition to the team for a week or two!
" Hey Jimmy what are you doing ? " ;-)
Definitely my favorite show on RUclips
mine too ,also try " western flyer foundation channel" actually i think pete came from there ,all these people here are truly fine craftsmen and craftswomen ,i am from newfoundland ,canada ,a lot of us have a built in love of the sailing vessel
@Turbo Last Name unfortunately that is a low bar these days.
Its my favorite boat show... I'll give you that.
Maybe 2nd only to Wintergatan, but I guess if you're a sailor...
Pete is a seriously knowledgable guy who says very little but does much ... 😎
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And he’s very cute.
@@jw-kv1ip of all the things I could say about Pete ...cute definitely isn’t on the list ....but that’s from a 68year old man, married to a younger woman’s perspective ....😂
he's also a champion gum chewer, makes me want to take it up!
We can actually SEE the team developing into a crew more and more with each video. I am happy to hear that all want to be long term members and it will just get better and better. I don't know how you keep finding the right people for this project, but I am sure that it has to do with who you attract to be around you. Hopefully you and Checca will reunite soon. Rock on.
I thought the same thing... I just imagined all of them on the ship sailing it somewhere farther than they should be.. and they're all thrilled to be doing it. lol... There's something about a crew that knows every inch of the boat, that makes you really happy to have them all on board.
A construction crew that morphs into a sailing crew. How cool is that.
The Sampson Boat Co is becoming a reality. Although it seems Pancho has some difficulty getting the importance of her team building skills acknowledged.
@@AndyM_323YYY Don't underestimate Poncho. Her/his head rolls may be cute but she's got her eyes on everything. :)))
Your choice to no plug advertising into your videos is so refreshing. Sterling quality production.
That's the most Pete's ever said on Camera! More please 😃
@Aluminium workboat project Indeed. He's what in automotive terms used to be called a "sleeper"....
Pete's becoming a talky person. Who would have thought it!?!
When Tally Ho is finished and is sailing around the World, I hope Pete will start his own channel on other projects. He has become a good presenter in his own right and shows so much knowledge and wisdom for one so young...a true Master Boat Builder in the making!
Mishn0 - I Agree. He was ALL Business months ago, but now he’s Comfy on Cam & letting his Personality is Out. What a Great Addition to Sampson Boat Co. he’s Made. Many Subscribers are Dude-Crushing for Sure; just Check Out the Comments above & below. Good on Ya, Pete.
I think Pete was forced into talking. He is getting more comfortable in front of the camera. Great work by everyone !
The mark of a seasoned woodworker is knowing how to gracefully correct mistakes...;o)
Because at the end of the day, you still have to work with those people, and it's always nice to be nice. People who miss this kind detail, or purposely don't care ... well, they best be doing something else.
@@aserta - What?!?!
That's the mark of a pro in any field, how they correct a mistake.
@@aserta It seems to me that Geoffrey is talking about Leo correcting his OWN mistake (at the start of the video, to do with forgetting to realign the stem), not mistakes by others, which you seem to be alluding to.
Perhaps, when Geoffrey wrote "gracefully", you were thinking more along the lines of "graciously", hence the misunderstanding?
The wood is the master, it has it's integrity, it teaches and seasons you by resisting all the way from the stump to final finishing.
For some months now I've been watching a bunch of blokes, a lady, one parrot and two dogs building some exquisite furniture in the shape of a boat.
and chickens
I've moved to Sydney for a year to do UNI, meaning I can't do any sailing or woodwork, but i hope you know that these videos made me just go "fuck it", so i've bought just some basic stuff and I'm now doing woodwork on my balcony until I move home, lovin it, thanks leo.
I hope, when all is done, that Leo can get together everyone who's ever worked on the boat for a shipyard photoshoot. That would be so cool....
....and a sail!
And put it up to sell, I would buy one, been watching Leo since he dragged tally ho out of the cemetery!
I don't know anything about yachts, sailing, or woodwork. Yet, I find myself looking forward to seeing the alerts pop up for a new episode. It's just an incredible skill to me.
keep watching and your first sentence won’t age well. :-)
Yeah.. he's really turned this into quite a good show... Which I doubt he even set out to do.
I also don't know anything about boats or sailing, and my woodworking could use about a million hands, but I absolutely love watching their progress.
Same! I mean I love being on the water and I have a 22' Boston whaler but The difference between my boat and this boat is a whole different world
In another 120 years when its time to rebuild the boat again, your bronze knees and floors will most certainly be reused. 😁👍
It can easily last 300 years the way he's building it... as long as it is taken care of.
@@calholli over 300 years with proper maintenance, the bronze will be one of the few things not replaced.
His use of bronze rather than iron means she might last longer. Also, boats like this were built to last 30 years, but because of the quality often lasted far longer. Leo is building this boat to last 150 years.
There was an odd time where old wood boats lacked market value because wood was being replaced with other materials. That left many beautiful ships abandoned. That transition is over and now boats like Tally Ho are given more love. Let's hope this means she's never again abandoned.
She could still be solid on 200 - 300 years if all goes well. It takes one man every generation to make that happen.
You do realise that Tally-Ho will most likely outlive us all?
In a world of turmoil and stress, this project is peaceful medicine!!
yes,its humanity at its best.
This is the peak of civility. Soothing music and fascinating action on a dynamic project. Editing and transitions are first rate.
Can you imagine building a 42 gunner in 1804 without power tools?? the mind boggles!!
It apparently boggled for a lot longer on the same dosh in Brittania vs the Dutch option
Especially the whole bit of getting Southern Live Oak for the frames. Which a certain 42-gunner's designer and builder insisted upon, and which nearly broke the project. In the end he had to travel down to the coast of Georgia and South Carolina with a second expedition to personally supervise the collection of the vital material.
And, of course, no sooner had he gotten back to Boston than certain folks decided that they didn't actually *need* a navy, since they'd signed a treaty and the war was over. So they cut his funding and the ship just sat there on the slipway, shedded for several years.
Fortunately for our shipbuilder - and us - some kind gentlemen from North Africa took it upon themselves to convince those silly fellows that perhaps one or two - surely not...six? I mean, the *cost* ! - ships might not be such a terrible idea come to think of it. So he got to build his ship after all.
Can't wait to see them install the foils
I think Alex of Hugo Boss may have a couple of spares now that he has quite the Vendee! Now for enough sail area to get Tally Ho up on to her planing hull...........😅
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No more "Pete, what ya doin'?", these days Pete tells us exactly what he's doing! Another brilliant episode, to an outsider the whole process of planking is an inpenetrable black art, something akin to quantum mechanics or interplanetary navigation, seeing it explained first, then shown how its done is like switching the light on. Thank you once again for sharing. 👍
Shouldn't that be 'interplanking navigation'?
Once you try doing it... it gets worse. I am sure if you do it enough it gets better
Loved the little poncho story and how she is a huge part of the team
Part of the team? This is Poncho's boat! Leo just doesn't know it yet.
When this project is finished you will most likely own one of the most beautiful boats on this planet.
And then, eventually, the temptation to do another!?
-Or just get paid to sail around the most gorgeous parts of the world for clients?
She is indeed beautiful but Leo is a builder, I’m sure Tally Ho won’t be the last. I’d love him to set up in my home of Devon. Teignmouth has a small port but there’s Newton Abbot Torquay, Dart Estuary and of course Brixham. Devon Wooden Boats are based near Newton Abbot.
All of these are on the mild east side of Devon fewer storms to mess up your progress.
@@Dave5843-d9m plus Salcombe where there are boat builders like this already
You know, we watchers are getting a lot out of this. Most of us never get to see this kind of craftsmanship in action. We could watch for hours.
44 mins! Love the longer episode length!
I love how Pete is becoming more comfortable in front of the camera. Thanks for the long video.
Ha.. he's morphed into a camera hogging scene stealer.. there's Hollywood somewhere in his future! 🤫
The bronze looks beautiful and strong, the cost doesn't sound bad. Well done
Not cheap, but each piece unique, requiring a custom pattern, mould and finish, and perfectly suited to its task. And good for at least 100 years. As time goes by I expect it will look like better and better value.
Yeah, I was surprised that the foundry labor was as low as it was. I guess they wound up doing a lot of the grunt work themselves.
The labor in the manufacturing of the Bronze is probably obscene... But he probably got a much better deal because he did a lot of the work himself.
@@afriedli he probably could have made it out of stainless steal and had a much more space-aged looking brackets--- and even chrome plated it.. But he wanted it to look traditional. I'm glad he ultimately chose to polish all the bronze--- even though I disagreed with it at the time.
@@dprider02 Overall a win-win-win I'd say.
The foundry probably didn't charge full whack for their labor, but they were clearly on a learning curve for some of the work so only fair that some allowance was made for that. The capabilities the foundry developed in the course of the work expands the commercial offerings it can make to existing and future customers - so a good investment from their point of view. Also, a few hours of RUclips videos of close involvement in a compelling and prestigious project is pretty good publicity!
Volunteer labor is cheap (only need to feed & house them, and provide tools), but inefficient. The fact that quite a few of them keep coming back suggests they're pretty happy with the deal in terms of what they get out of it.
Leo and crew win... It is ironic that I am so happy to watch the planking but very sad to see those beautieful artwork framing slowly disappear under the georgious fair skin.
Inspector Green and his two pooch assistance gradually doing their jobs.
Thank you for my dose of boat art. Can hardly wait two weeks.
Pete is looking really great, a true winner. You go Pete.
Hi Leo, I used to call myself a boatwright..... I lived and worked on boats for years in San Francisco Bay repairing and commissioning both wooden and fiberglass pleasure and commercial boats. We saw Tally Ho in Harbor under tarps prior to your obtaining her. I am so pleased that you got your hands on her and not a wrecking crew. After a 11ft fall onto concrete which affected my ability to work on the inner hills curved surfaces I transitioned into nursing and became an RN for 20 years. I retired from nursing and continued with remodels and decks etc. I so enjoy watching your rebuild of Tally Ho and understand most of what you are doing. My wife says “you understand that?” and I can proudly say yes I get it. It brings tears to my eyes as I watch you and your amazing crew work as I cannot get out and do such things. THANK YOU for such professionalism and diligence. My best to you and your crew in these very trying times. It brings back a bit of normalcy to these end days. Like I said “I used to call myself a boatwright....” After watching your work I don’t call myself that anymore. BRAVO and fair winds to you all always!!
Your work is so beautiful that paint does it a disservice. When youre finished building it I am sure it will be a beautiful sailing vessel. I very much do love your work. I am amazed that you are such a tallented craftsman and so young. You are a testament to your parents and to the education that you received both through schools and hands on experience. The people of England should be proud of you and humanity should regard you as a treasure. These are my own words and as far as I am concerned, you are good.
the dogs can't figure out why so much work. goes into making a stick.
Neither can poncho
@@Page5framing Humans, you so crazy.
Best comment so far!
Best comment yet 😄
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Pete's obviously an ex-BBC presenter on the lam who just blew his cover and all that work on a Yankee accent. Mad skills.
that Angelique is some pretty lumber
Rosie the riveter is my favorite character in this movie.
Pete is awesome! Glad he has been with you. The two of you make a great team. Nice to see the planks getting on...well done Leo and team.
This series has been an incredible insight into the complexities of building a seagoing craft on this scale. And to think this was all done hundreds of years ago In every shipwrights across the world is mind-boggling
Yes and that without electricity!
@Jan Dehn wow I take my hat off!! My grandad build a motor wooden boat with cabin, Volvo car engine could pull 12 skiis... hand tools, no electricity, 800km from sea, loanch, worked 100%
Holy sh*t! I’ve never been so happy to see a 44 minute long video! Thanks!
I can’t wait for Pete to get his own spin-off show.
And there we have it, finally, Rosie the Riveter.
Came here for this. Lol.
You All are so rad! So Inspirational.
Especially, you two lovebirds, separated by a continent & ocean...
True love & a two week quarantine ought to be grounds for foreigners to easily be reunited here in America.
For you laborers: what perseverance, and what patient doggies!
So true, Leo, SO many ways to, err, "wash a cat" 🐈 or "release two birds with one key"🐦🐤 Good Job!
(BTW, I would donate, but am saving up to refit my Nordica 20')
Thumbs up for Louis Sauzedde. Tips from a shipwright you tube
Also Bristol Shipwrights on youtube
Your systematic work and progress is an aesthetic pleasure and worth to wait for even two weeks.
Pete comes out of his shell! I look forward to hearing more from him in the future! This whole crew is getting good, Leo!
I can imagine the JOY and SATISFACTION that you feel putting on the planks. Great accomplishment for anyone. 🤔👍⛵🌵
It might be interesting to have a few minutes showing how all of the cutting tools are kept sharp. All of that wood is very, very hard and I have to believe that there's a small industry keeping your chisels, plane knives, drills, saw blades and the lot sharp and safe.
At a few points in previous clips, I've seen Leo use a Tormek machine. I have one and while not cheap, they are amazing for keeping just about any tool sharp. A water cooled, slow speed grinder and honer.
@@aussiechris5904 Thanks, I think I missed those clips.
@@aussiechris5904 great to see another Chris tediously watching this up side down
Leo, I enjoyed every single minute of that video. The bronze work is stunning and the woodwork is beautiful. I love the ingenuity of your problem solving. See you in two weeks.
I’m so glad you guys decided to polish those bronze brackets.
44 minutes!!! WAHOOO!
You are doing a great job. There are not enough people like you out there for all the rotting gems in this world!
“If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work, and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea.”
― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
So is that "Rosie the riveter" getting famous riveting the boat together like her famous name sake riveting planes together? A great way to start a Sunday here in Australia. The best channel on RUclips without a doubt.
Seconded, from Old Europe ( ile de france)
Your crew has really come together and are showing much confidence. You’ve much to be proud of.
You and pete are absolute freaks of talent. I am blown away with your skill and knowledge expendentially at your age. Holly crap! You must be so happy to have found a guy like Pete. Wow wow wow. Blown away
Do you think, in the entire history of boat building, anyone has ever been able to keep a straight face when uttering the words, "Starboard garboard"?
Probably not!
Possibly, but definitely not when bunging butt joints.
Once, in 1793.
Yes, but that was due to a facial rictus brought about by a stroke.
I am laughing now.
The only thing that detracts from my enjoyment of these videos is the knowledge that in just a few minutes it will come to an end. They always leave me wanting more.
I like the long episode! I know it's not for everyone, But I sure liked it.
All in one take, you're the dude Pete...
Thanks ^^
Best notifications of the day
6:09 Pete the all seeing eye, he will see you are going to mess up, before you mess up. What a great guy!
I really enjoy listening to Pete explain what he is doing. He does a great job explaining to us folks who have never tried anything like this. :) So glad he is a part of the project.
Listen Guys, I have probably watched at least 20 hours of footage and that’s with me jumping between the best parts of all the vids you posted and its just completely amazing how you are able to continuesly produce the highest level of craftsmanship consistently without wavering .
I have spent the best part of my life striving for this kind of achievement ,mistakes and all , whether it be in carpentry or thatching for me or for you guys as shipwrights you have an amazing talent for precision, innovation and beauty that just has be respected, recognised and acknowledged.
The deepest Respect to you and all the people involved with this project , love your craft/trade/Inventiveness and I can’t wait for the day when you finally put Tally Ho back in the water . All the best David.
Sorry to hear about Cecca. It's not comparable, but I feel your pain; but my other half is stuck in Nottingham whilst I'm in Surrey. Not long now and you'll be reunited!
Hands down, this is one of the best channels on RUclips. It’s incredible to see how these boats were & are built. Thank You Leo and team for sharing your craftsmanship, dedication and wit, with the rest of us.
The BEST channel on RUclips!
I'll say it again, jewelry level work on those castings! They will be available for little Leo to rebuild Tally Ho! a century from now. Amortize over that long and they are a bargain. Beauty matters in everyday life. Excellent work y'all.
As a contributing carpenter from Cornwall I have to congratulate you on another great video, your skill and tenacity should be an inspiration to all young people out there. You've got yourself s good team there which is essential. When you've got her finished pop her across to Cornwall and we can have butchers!
Excellent way to end a rare sunny day in Scotland! Thank you Leo :o)
I feel so lucky to be able to see in one place literally hundreds of generations of learned skills techniques and acquired knowledge. This is a visual library of immense wealth, want to see how it’s done properly come here. Any shipwrights teaching anyone could use this as additional training aid very well explained.and reasoned descriptions. Stop waters, you can imagining in the 1500 or whenever someone thinking”That water always comes up through there eventually what if I drill a hole and put some softwood in there”, and everyone around saying no no no we never did that way before and now if you have the knowledge everyone would do it that way. Fantastic
Another episode! 🎉
Was so looking forward to this!
Am a little short of words - Wow!, a brilliant and candid sharing of progress. So happy for you, and your very professional team! Whoopee for you Pete!
I'm a mid-eighties year old model maker of wooden boats, and have learned so much from your hard work from the 86 videos, which I apply as I scratch build from drawings. Thank you!
Please share my sincere SEASONS GREETINGS , to the whole team.
Rodney Vancouver Island BC
I can't tell you how I appreciate your channel Leo. Seeing things go right for you makes me hopeful.
Pete is getting very good on camera, he way shy to start, but now I can see him having his own channel.
for me as some one who didnt know anything about wooden boats before finding your chanel, i am blowen away by the progress you are making. i cant wait to see Tally back in the water where she belongs.
SO good to see the parts which "keep the sea out" starting to spread across the lovely contours of those very handsome, and wonderfully crafted, "bones". Much power and great joy to you and your team, Leo!
Great job. So nice to see young people into shipwright. It's definately a young man's job. Something I have fond memories of spending weeks and months in the shipyards
This is turning into the perfect archive of how to build a wooden boat. The discussion of the details of the process is amazing. Some of the steps are not shown in enough detail for a viewer to reproduce, but the viewer would know the technical terms for that process, and therefore could look up the minute step-by-step details of how to do it. This is so wonderful. Thank you Leo.
Might just be me, but I really enjoy hearing about how much different aspects of the project cost.
Me too, but I think that the real total price will be eyewatering!!
Anyone else think Pete seems sooo much more comfortable explaining, or maybe he sounds like he enjoys it more,; I don't know what it is, but he looks good, maybe even happy and a little brighter. Also, that knowledge he's dropping!!!
A good crew/team working together is a priceles asset.
Every time I watch an episode of you guys i'm impressed but what impresses me equally is all the people involved, their skills and characters. It's a joy watching this project. Great people working on a great project. I'm sure you disagree but deep down inside i hope this building will never end.
Total respect to Pete, you've grown with the project, respect buddy.
Phrase of the episode 'Starboard garboard'
absolutely brilliant Leo, you must be happy with the progress!! Looks such an amazingly strong boat.................unlike Hugo Boss!!
Counted that my Patreon payments might add up to one hanging knee! Hope I can see it live sometime!
I think I'm up to 3 rivets and 1 screw...
Probably a cup of coffee here! Hey, every little bit helps!
44 Minutes, we're truely blessed!
I really enjoy Pete's long descriptions of his work. You are well spoken and knowledgeable about your craft!
The precision of fine furniture carpentry brought to wooden boat building!
Geez, Leo, there's a ton of info and detail in this video, so thanks for that. And, hey, I'd like to recognize the outstanding job you've done in assembling a first-class boatbuilding team, then keeping them motivated. Outstanding leadership. Give yourself a well-deserved pat on the back.
Pete impresses me more every time! Diligent and knowledgeable, seems to constantly work and to a great quality
There is tradition, knowledge passed down through generations, engineering and craftsmanship but the magic is sculpting a one of a kind ship with your bare hands.
Sunday morning here. Relax and watch the team building Tally Ho while sipping a cup of tea.
Cheers from Sydney.
Passion & skill = enjoyment watching this build
So “that’ll do” or “close enough” are phrases we will never hear on this project. 👍
When I did my apprenticeship it was drummed into me that "Near enough" means "Not good enough"
Almost forgot from the days when I built exhibition stands. I was hanging over a balustrade 5m up trying to hang graphic panels and shouted out “is that straight?” A shout from the other side of the hall came back- “Yep! To a blind man on a galloping horse”
I remember Guy Martin saying,
Do it right every time, because, if it's not right it's wrong.
It's all relative. If they were sooting every edge and spotting the joints.......
Otherwise, master quality woodworking tolerances are huge compared to metalworking.
Their "close enough" is my "that's freaking perfect".
If I've learned a single thing from this channel it's that "overkill" isn't a word when dealing with clamps
I appreciate the amount of effort that goes into planning, executing, monitoring & controlling work. Leo also does a ton of the work himself!
Very inspirational.
“Underestimated time and cost.” Story of my life and my company makes stealth aircraft.
Checka is back, you have to be happy about that!
Going great Leo, Pete is awesome and of great value, a silent slogger who just got it done at the start but now being comfortable with movie star fame! You know your stuff Pete, give it too us!
She is still stuck in the UK, the (covid) travel ban is not lifted yet
Leo and his crew....single handedly keeping the clamp industry alive during covid!
I am surprised this has not been picked up by the discovery channel!
I'm not... they haven't done shows like this for 15 years or more. I could see PBS maybe but sadly no. Discovery only does alien crack pot shows now.
Not enough false drama and manufactured suspense for commercial Tv these days. This is too genuine, detailed and - just real.
In the comments of the previous episode (No 85) Leo got this question plus his answer (copy and paste)
"Hi Leo, I've been watching your adventure from when you posted your first episode, way back, and have enjoyed every episode since. I really admire your commitment, work attitude, the subtle humour, the music and your interesting volunteers. In fact, I have enjoyed your episodes so much I feel your series would make a great TV programme. Is this something you have considered, or been approached for? The very best of luck with the rest of your boat and I look forward to its completion. South east England.
Yes, I've been approached several times about it but I'm not interested at the moment. I don't want to be beholden to anyone other than myself (and my awesome youtube family)!"
I think, that settles it
Turbo Last Name, THANK YOU & ALL for your reassuring thoughts I had of him & his passion in TALLY HO.
I like it just the way Leo does it. I wish everyone that enjoys this would send him a buck or two. You may be witnessing the most well built sailing vessel in history. I hope he gets a propulsion system worthy of this vessel.
I love your job...it's amazing⚓
Just walked in(10 pm here,) and I've chosen to watch Tallyho and see France-Italy Rugby Match in 'replay' tomorrow...Talk about shifting priorities!. cheers...rr Normandy, France
Pete's come a long way in explaining the process. He seems to have settled into the "what are you doing?" part of the job. To the whole team: well done!
Years ago I worked at a boat shop in the winters building custom sport fishing boats. There was a winter dart league and three of us formed a dart team and named our team The Starboard Garboard. (I had read somewhere that traditionally the starboard garboard was the first plank put on a boat, and as we were boat builders and intended to to take first place in the league, the name seemed to fit. We won the league and the play-off tournament.) We were different from the other strakes.