I find it very remarquable the attention to the details you put on something NO ONE will ever see outside your videos. I like the way you work while explaining all the process. Thank you for the time you put in showing us all this nice work. Say hello to the rest of the family for me !
Every time I see Emma walking or running in your videos she reminds me of something which I can never quite figure out. Eureka, today I got it. She reminds me of a gazelle, with her long slim legs, she has an almost bouncy gait especially when she runs. So graceful! I bet she would be a great dancer or long distance runner.
That's funny and sweet at the same time. Emma read this and got a kick out of it. She has many talents,.....dancing and running are not either of them. Lol Can't have it all.
I really appreciate how you explain and show how you do things. Immediately hoped Emma would respond with “Good morning Emma” instead of “Good morning”. But, even you may not recognize such a reference from so many years past (yes, I am old). However, the love now is the same as the love then. Regardless, Good Night Gracie.
No. George Burns and Gracie Allen. A love that filled a nation. When I die and no one remembers, does such a love die? Same was true with Roy Rodgers and Dale Evans, Happy Trails to You.
Thumbs up for Sailing Lady Africa. Along with Onboard Lifestyle & Sail Life - these are my three in-progress restoration favourites - also a shoutout to Life in a Nutshell - and Mr awesome Fixit Magnus.
@@brianbuchanan5170 I agree. Ross has taken on a hell of a job and (given that he's a laminating pro and presumably is working for a living as well) seems to be getting along with it very well. I did quite a lot of laminating 25-30 years ago and I know how frustrating it can be.
This is one of the most informative videos that I've seen on RUclips about Nida-Core, fiberglass, resin and how to not only work with it but all the other different aspects you need to know in order to be successful and come out with a good job. You do an incredible job and I surely do appreciate you sharing your journey with us.
It's fun to review these videos knowing where you will soon be headed and where you all are now. I remember at the time looking up SV Basik on Google maps. I was able to identify Basik on the satilite view after just a little searching. And Emma has changed so much in these past two years. She's not even taller than Lihn yet.
I've never seen that honeycomb composite before. Whoever come up with that come up with an amazing product lightweight easy-to-use easy to form and you make it look really easy thanks guys
Teal, Linh and Emma, I really do appreciate the small glimpse into your family we are allowed to experience. All of you really add to the enjoyment I get from each video. I am thankful every time I get to watch , and feel that I am rewarded with expert work and wonderful family interaction. I always feel inspired.
So great to hear you mentioning Lady Africa. They doing a great job refitting as well. Been following you guys for longer but supporting the locals 100%. Love watching you guys build :-)
Nice to see youtubers helping each other; I’m been following Lady Africa since a while and the swimming platform is amazing strong they just rest the engine on top of it.. wow I’m amazed how strong the material became after a few layers of fiberglass. My compliments for your level of “finish touch”
You do killer work plus you are from one of the greatest places on earth Pacific Northwest baby you and your family rock keep up the great work from Tacoma WA
@@OnboardLifestyle Hi Teal, as a sailor & youtube follower, ive got a few suggestions...love most of your episodes, keep it up I know they take a lot if time & effort...though id expect thats you ships mate Linh. How do I know...I HAD TO FIND YOU WEB PAGE DETAILS to find out...NONE if your episodes ive watch tell me who you guys are...start them off with an INTRO...PLEEEAAASE! Whats your boat? On this episode...why ALL THAT WORK for a cupboard/locker in a space you'll hardly ever use & a shelf as it was, would suit fine...lost me there...followed lady afruca from their beginning...cheers from NZ home of the cup
Thanks for mentioning Sailing Lady Africa. They're an awesome couple and they took me on a tour of their boat during my recent visit to South Africa! :)
I would like to see a little clip about how you joined the panhandle piece of nydacor to the other piece. I like how you talked about the edge treatment. Those little details really help.
I must have dropped that scene on the cutting room floor...sorry. When I connect two pieces of Nida-core with a butt-joint I use 3 different methods depending on the strength that is required for that joint. In a heavy load situation I will dish out about 2"-3" of the core material and epoxy a spline made from a thinner gauge piece of honeycomb. On a medium load situation I will butt-join with thickened epoxy. On a low load I simply tack the two pieces together with hot-glue. Keep in mind that after all three joints are cured the strength comes from you fiberglass lamination overlay. In the case of the panhandle I used a hot-glue tack to hold it until the laminations cured.
I would actually feel somewhat confident taking on a glassing project after watching your series Teal. And that's exactly why I am happy to be a patreon! - Steve -
Hi Teal! The sugar scoops are coming along nicely! I did notice one thing, you had some spare Fram oil filters. Please do yourself a favor and toss them in the trash! If you haven’t already, search on RUclips for Fram filters. The cheap Walmart brand filter is far better than a Fram! I really enjoy your channel! Keep up the great work! Charles
Just an FYI Charles. As an over the road truck driver, I have loaded filters at a plant in a Midwest state. In the trailer were Fram, Baldwin, Napa, Caterpillar, and John Deere. The internal components run on the same assembly line in China. They are all the same product if a given application. No difference other than branding. One of the many mostly unknown truths in the consumer market.
No they aren’t the same. Check out some of the videos where the filters are cut open. Big difference in the brands. Fram being the worst construction. Cardboard instead of metal holding the filter material. Also, Napa filters are made by Wix filters. I don’t know about all of there filters but a large number are made here in my hometown.
The best sailing channel hands down. Perfection again you guys. Such a joy to watch. Fair winds ,,,,,,,,,,/),,,,,,,,, that’s not the Seattle winter weather I remember.
It's making headway Teal and looking smart. Oklahoma was what I saw just seconds before you mentioned it, maybe were thinking together. Look forward to future labors on that beautiful Cat. Thanks guy's !
This is 1 of my favorite episodes from this channel, ive watched it at least 3 or 4 times,you would be an awesome diy host teal,all things pertaining to sailing and boat repairs, take care be safe and may your needs be met when needed....
Hi from the Netherlands, I am looking at your videos every week and i think your catamaran is going to be better and nicer than a new one! It is really nice to see the progress you are making and learning a lot how to do things on a boat. Lots of succes!!
Thanks for the tip on Sailing Lady Africa and thanks for your videos. They are great! I want to refit my 1975 Albin Ballad and honeycomb seems like a great choice to do the interior, light, water resistent and strong.
Another great and well done job !! I am so patient now on muy what do list after seeing your videos trying to reach the perfection on them as you accomplish , thanks for sharing !! cheers from Beirut, Lebanon !!
Who would give a thumbs down on any of your vids. They got to be trolls. Well u always get a thumbs up from me. ...... really three thumbs down. Teal you are a perfectionist.
Is it me or has Emma sprouted close to a foot recently? You guys are amazing. I really enjoy watching the refit, but I’m sure you’ll figure out a way of making your travels even more entertaining. 👍👍👍
Thanks for the mention guys! She's looking good... I know this is the famous question because we get asked it plenty... When is sail day? Catch you guys in the Bahamas soon? Linh.. Ricky misplaces everything from keys to tools.. Us wives are forever looking for things 😂⛵😊
If you were to apply a Dacron peel-ply over your parts and over the areas where glass overlaps, you’d have much smoother transitions and way less finish sanding or sanding to prep for another layer of glass after your first layer cured. Just zip the peel-ply off the part when you are ready to add the next layer, attach another part, or apply primer.
Hi guys. I'm new to your channel. I've spent the last two weeks or so catching up. All I can say is WOW. You all work so hard. Looking forward to your next video. Glad you found the keys. Cheers from the UK
Not only do you teach how to do it right you also teach the value of patience. I often find myself breathing deeper and slower looking at all the detail work you do. Is this boat work yoga?
@@OnboardLifestyle I watching lots of youtube videos on the stuff and it looks like amazing material for building boats . It can be shaped easy and it should make a light boat that is strong as can be . I am on the fence about going with a foam core or this stuff . I going to start on the boat project tomorrow so it will need to be decision made by tonight sometime .
@@OnboardLifestyle So since you have used this stuff can I pick your brain ? I need a basic idea of what thickness I should go with . I think I was thinking 3/4'' for the center peak on the bottom of the boat and transom (still thinking Ill use treated plywood but maybe not). then 1/2" for the step layers that build the lower hull . For the sides of the boat above the waterline I was thinking 1/4''. Than for the decking and 1/2 or 1/4 should be fine but I would like to hear your take on it . Do you think I need to stick with 3/4'' through tthe entire build or do you thin the stuff is strong enough to use thinner material ?
Great video! i prefer putting all the layers down at once ( the honeycomb you layed up in the cockpit). less sanding that way! I've made patches with as many as 13 layers in one go. just need some peel ply and a good finned roller ( and the fam to feed you the epoxy and glass to keep things moving)
I have had good success with covering epoxy filler radius with cloth and wetting it out with the radius still wet (wetter the better) rather than drying/sanding/wetting/glassing. It does mean having/mixing a second batch of clear epoxy right away. I would not let the radius start to set though, I want it to be all one piece.
Put a float on those keys! And diversify risk by keeping them in separate places! Hanging the whole bunch over the side had me waiting for this to turn into a boat fail video.
Hi Teal I feel sure you could build your own boat from scratch. Did you consider it? It would be remarkable that’s for sure! Hope you take us all along on your adventures. Thanks as always. Yes I’ve been following lady Africa from the start they’re doing a good job x
I see some people bored by the tedium of all the work your doing in preparation to your Big Journey. Y'all have to crawl before you walk, as they all say. I can't wait till y'all get packed up and begin your life adventure at Sea. Your Lovely daughter is so lucky to have you as parents, who are willing to shuck the typical family life, for a Great Adventure life, sailing the World. I was lucky to have a father who was a sales rep., who took us all over the Eastern United States, as he serviced his accounts each summer. We got to experience so much more than the average kid, when we traveled with him. The big let down was when we attended school, while he was on the road, leaving us in a father less home, for a large part of the year. I guess every plus, has it negatives, as well in life. When are y'all going to have this boat finished, and ready to sail? I'm getting antsy to see y'all at sea, and see how your lovely family takes to the Adventure of Sailing the World.
I love this RUclips channel. I thought this video was going to be up around breakfast. This afternoon I went to the movies and I came back and it was up. I enjoy seeing your boat get better and better. That Oklahoma price you where making reminded me of a meat clever too. Can you send me the link of that other sailing channel from South Africa? I would like to check it out.
We were having some internet issues and our video didn't post this morning. Thanks for hanging in there to watch us! You can check out Sailing Lady Africa on RUclips as well.
Onboard Lifestyle I understand about internet problems I thought you where going to load it later as the day was on. I just happy seeing it after I came back from the movie. 😀
A few comments to DIY'ers watching to learn... "do a layer, let it cure, sand it, do a layer, let it cure, sand....[repeat]" is going to make a much weaker part (mechanical bond) and takes SO much more time, than if you just did all your layers at once and finish with a light filler easy to sand once at the end. The only time you shouldn't lay up all your layers at the same time is if it's really thick (1/4" ish) and would get too hot, but even then you just wait an hour or 2 so you still get a chemical bond. It shouldn't bend if you do both sides, all layers, at the same time. Also, if you lay epoxy on a painted surface, the bond is only as good as the paint. So sand to bare fiberglass before you epoxy and laminate.
I watched the whole video while I sat on the toilet......... I did not won’t to hit the pause button or miss a second of the vid...... now my legs are numb. Guess it’s better than being a couch potato......... lmao
She came out looking really good, can't wait to see it painted up! Also kinda surprised you guys just haven't gone for the 5 gallon jug of epoxy with all the work you have been doing.
Looking at the cross bar for the steering being exposed and so close to the rear cross support, it would seem logical that you could easily cover it with a half curved piece of NidaCore. I would think by running it lengthways on a table saw but not all the way through would cause that material to bend nicely with thickened epoxy to hold the shape. I would bet it would make the boat look very nice not having that stearing cross bar exposed.
As always another great job Teal. I was wondering if there would have been any advantage in cutting out the opening for the inspection hatch, glassing it in etc before fitting the panel to the bulkhead, being such a cramped space would it have been easier to fit it as a complete panel. Last question is a simple one, how is the paint on the coach house holding up that you applied last year, has it retained it's colour or required any maintenance. Keep up the good work.
I avoided cutting the opening until after the panel was installed because the new RO for the inspection hatch bisects the new panel and the existing panel. I would say the paint is holding up fair, it has dullened a bit over the last two winters but we will still be applying another coat of topcoat and a coat of nonskid this spring. Thanks for the comment Glen!
really coool stuff! I have questions: when making say a tray how do you attach honeycomb to itself? And if I am uilding or repairing a transom should I avoud honeycomb or reinforce it? Thanks/.
You should run your audio through a noise reduction filter, there's a constant lower frequency hum like traffic, makes it harder to hear on a large stereo. Probably sounds okay on headphones or laptop speakers...
Cool thanks for the video was thanking of using that honeycomb to build a camp trailer5 x10 if I made a cook area out of that stuff with fiberglass on top could you put a hot pan on top are would it melt the plastic inside
Hello from Argentina! O have a question, This honeycomb board can be used for a "boat deck" that goes down the floor? Instead of wood, because its an old boat and the structure that hold the floor is made of wood and it's all rotten. Thanks! Good job in the video
Teal, you are next level guy and what a team you have there! Can't wait to see you leave the marina for that first sail. And what's the deal with the 'baby wipes'?
Hi Alain! We use NidaCore and when we can't find it, we order Cana-core from Fiberlay. fiberlay.com/prodrev-read.php?prodnum=406100 Good luck on your projects!
I’m very interested in this honey comb panels. I saw tiny boat nation using coosa board for decking in a small fishing boat and would like your opinion on whether this panelling is strong and ridged enough for decking with or without fiberglassing?
Good morning. I do have a question. Mads from sail life has mentions amine blush (waxy surface byproduct from epoxy curing) as something to deal with before adding additional layers of epoxy or laminate. I don't recall you mentioning this in your work. Do you just wash it off in the "behind the scenes" work? Thank you
Great video as usual! You have my undivided attention. 😛. I have an off topic question if you don’t mind. I have read that many lake union marinas are trying to get rid of live-boards. Is this true? If so, is your dock affected?
We do have an Amazon link where we curate some of the items we use onboard. It helps us out if you use our link when you purchase something from Amazon and also some of the items we use. www.amazon.com/shop/onboardlifestyle?isVisitor=true you can also email us with any questions on our gear. Cheers!
I find it very remarquable the attention to the details you put on something NO ONE will ever see outside your videos. I like the way you work while explaining all the process. Thank you for the time you put in showing us all this nice work. Say hello to the rest of the family for me !
Every time I see Emma walking or running in your videos she reminds me of something which I can never quite figure out. Eureka, today I got it. She reminds me of a gazelle, with her long slim legs, she has an almost bouncy gait especially when she runs. So graceful! I bet she would be a great dancer or long distance runner.
That's funny and sweet at the same time. Emma read this and got a kick out of it. She has many talents,.....dancing and running are not either of them. Lol Can't have it all.
Your channel is way better than Lady Africa, I always learn something watching you. Wife and daughter look like sisters! How cool for both of them!
I really appreciate how you explain and show how you do things. Immediately hoped Emma would respond with “Good morning Emma” instead of “Good morning”. But, even you may not recognize such a reference from so many years past (yes, I am old). However, the love now is the same as the love then. Regardless, Good Night Gracie.
Are you referring to "Good Morning Emma Sympson"? :-)
No. George Burns and Gracie Allen. A love that filled a nation. When I die and no one remembers, does such a love die? Same was true with Roy Rodgers and Dale Evans, Happy Trails to You.
Until we meet again.
Great video! Your ladies look more like sisters rather than mom and daughter, beautiful family.
Totally agree.....I am really confused when laundry is sorted. Lol
Thumbs up for Sailing Lady Africa. Along with Onboard Lifestyle & Sail Life - these are my three in-progress restoration favourites - also a shoutout to Life in a Nutshell - and Mr awesome Fixit Magnus.
My favs as well!
Don’t forget “Life on the mold”. Rosco is building his catamaran from scratch.
@@brianbuchanan5170 I agree. Ross has taken on a hell of a job and (given that he's a laminating pro and presumably is working for a living as well) seems to be getting along with it very well. I did quite a lot of laminating 25-30 years ago and I know how frustrating it can be.
Yes...me too...
Teal and ladies. Another fabulous work project underway !! Teamwork Makes The Dream Work !!!!!!!!
Thanks Richard!
You exhibit more patience in one vid than I think I've had in 63 years. Really enjoy your format
Thanks Charley!
Thank you for techniques you show us, you answer far more questions than you will ever know! ;)
Thanks Ash!
This is one of the most informative videos that I've seen on RUclips about Nida-Core, fiberglass, resin and how to not only work with it but all the other different aspects you need to know in order to be successful and come out with a good job. You do an incredible job and I surely do appreciate you sharing your journey with us.
It's fun to review these videos knowing where you will soon be headed and where you all are now. I remember at the time looking up SV Basik on Google maps. I was able to identify Basik on the satilite view after just a little searching. And Emma has changed so much in these past two years. She's not even taller than Lihn yet.
I also enjoy reviewing , these previous videos
like your tantalising glimpses of the nieghborhood
I've never seen that honeycomb composite before. Whoever come up with that come up with an amazing product lightweight easy-to-use easy to form and you make it look really easy thanks guys
Teal, Linh and Emma, I really do appreciate the small glimpse into your family we are allowed to experience. All of you really add to the enjoyment I get from each video. I am thankful every time I get to watch , and feel that I am rewarded with expert work and wonderful family interaction. I always feel inspired.
So great to hear you mentioning Lady Africa. They doing a great job refitting as well. Been following you guys for longer but supporting the locals 100%. Love watching you guys build :-)
Nice to see youtubers helping each other; I’m been following Lady Africa since a while and the swimming platform is amazing strong they just rest the engine on top of it.. wow I’m amazed how strong the material became after a few layers of fiberglass. My compliments for your level of “finish touch”
You do killer work plus you are from one of the greatest places on earth Pacific Northwest baby you and your family rock keep up the great work from Tacoma WA
Thanks Gary!
@@OnboardLifestyle Hi Teal, as a sailor & youtube follower, ive got a few suggestions...love most of your episodes, keep it up I know they take a lot if time & effort...though id expect thats you ships mate Linh. How do I know...I HAD TO FIND YOU WEB PAGE DETAILS to find out...NONE if your episodes ive watch tell me who you guys are...start them off with an INTRO...PLEEEAAASE!
Whats your boat?
On this episode...why ALL THAT WORK for a cupboard/locker in a space you'll hardly ever use & a shelf as it was, would suit fine...lost me there...followed lady afruca from their beginning...cheers from NZ home of the cup
Thanks for mentioning Sailing Lady Africa. They're an awesome couple and they took me on a tour of their boat during my recent visit to South Africa! :)
Your methodical approach is inspiring.
I would like to see a little clip about how you joined the panhandle piece of nydacor to the other piece. I like how you talked about the edge treatment. Those little details really help.
I must have dropped that scene on the cutting room floor...sorry. When I connect two pieces of Nida-core with a butt-joint I use 3 different methods depending on the strength that is required for that joint. In a heavy load situation I will dish out about 2"-3" of the core material and epoxy a spline made from a thinner gauge piece of honeycomb. On a medium load situation I will butt-join with thickened epoxy. On a low load I simply tack the two pieces together with hot-glue. Keep in mind that after all three joints are cured the strength comes from you fiberglass lamination overlay. In the case of the panhandle I used a hot-glue tack to hold it until the laminations cured.
Great video like always !! Thumbs up !
I will be so happy when you finish the sugar scoops..😀😀
Me too! Emma and I can't wait!
I would actually feel somewhat confident taking on a glassing project after watching your series Teal. And that's exactly why I am happy to be a patreon! - Steve -
Great work
Hi Teal!
The sugar scoops are coming along nicely! I did notice one thing, you had some spare Fram oil filters. Please do yourself a favor and toss them in the trash! If you haven’t already, search on RUclips for Fram filters. The cheap Walmart brand filter is far better than a Fram!
I really enjoy your channel! Keep up the great work!
Charles
Just an FYI Charles. As an over the road truck driver, I have loaded filters at a plant in a Midwest state. In the trailer were Fram, Baldwin, Napa, Caterpillar, and John Deere. The internal components run on the same assembly line in China. They are all the same product if a given application. No difference other than branding.
One of the many mostly unknown truths in the consumer market.
No they aren’t the same. Check out some of the videos where the filters are cut open. Big difference in the brands. Fram being the worst construction. Cardboard instead of metal holding the filter material. Also, Napa filters are made by Wix filters. I don’t know about all of there filters but a large number are made here in my hometown.
The best sailing channel hands down. Perfection again you guys. Such a joy to watch. Fair winds ,,,,,,,,,,/),,,,,,,,, that’s not the Seattle winter weather I remember.
Cool family. Wake me up when they get to the Caribbean
Another great video! Love watching your amazing talent. Can't wait to watch your adventures on the open sea!
Thanks Steven...all of this hard work will pay off soon!
Nice job fitting those manufactured panels.
It's making headway Teal and looking smart. Oklahoma was what I saw just seconds before you mentioned it, maybe were thinking together. Look forward to future labors on that beautiful Cat. Thanks guy's !
Better than new‼️👍 QUALITY QUALITY QUALITY‼️‼️‼️ Vinny 🇺🇸
This is 1 of my favorite episodes from this channel, ive watched it at least 3 or 4 times,you would be an awesome diy host teal,all things pertaining to sailing and boat repairs, take care be safe and may your needs be met when needed....
Wow. Your boat work is excellent. Well documented on your channel. Thanks for sharing.
Hi from the Netherlands, I am looking at your videos every week and i think your catamaran is going to be better and nicer than a new one! It is really nice to see the progress you are making and learning a lot how to do things on a boat. Lots of succes!!
Thanks Henk, we don't know about better but we love it!
nice work!
Thanks for the tip on Sailing Lady Africa and thanks for your videos. They are great!
I want to refit my 1975 Albin Ballad and honeycomb seems like a great choice to do the interior, light, water resistent and strong.
Another great and well done job !! I am so patient now on muy what do list after seeing your videos trying to reach the perfection on them as you accomplish , thanks for sharing !! cheers from Beirut, Lebanon !!
Who would give a thumbs down on any of your vids. They got to be trolls. Well u always get a thumbs up from me. ...... really three thumbs down. Teal you are a perfectionist.
Everybody has a right to their own opinion. Its ok. We try not to take it personally. Thanks for the thumbs up!
True .
A meticulous exact process done with skill. Nice work and interesting to watch. Thx. Even boat builders lose their keys. Huh!?
Guys another great video. I really enjoy this kind of presentation. Learning an awful lot watching you. GOD bless, JC
As always, Teal, the work is spot on perfect. Well done buddy.
Wow. I'm learning so much from your channel! Looking forward to next week's episode. Keep up the great work guys.
Ok that’s it!!!!! You’re going to have to start doing two or three of these a week. 😎
Is it me or has Emma sprouted close to a foot recently? You guys are amazing. I really enjoy watching the refit, but I’m sure you’ll figure out a way of making your travels even more entertaining. 👍👍👍
Thanks for the mention guys! She's looking good... I know this is the famous question because we get asked it plenty... When is sail day? Catch you guys in the Bahamas soon? Linh.. Ricky misplaces everything from keys to tools.. Us wives are forever looking for things 😂⛵😊
Nice.Really look forwards to the new episodes,I love this channel. Best from Norway
I wonder if the cashiers at the store you buy the baby wipes at think, "Oh, it's the baby wipe guy. What does he need with all those baby wipes?" :-)
I hope you glassed that piece in really solid because Oklahoma is where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain.
LOL.
Great info!
Teal.. Keep up the good work
the walk single is funny. the ones hear in australia make a cliking noise then as the single change makes a long buzzing noise.
Gerard.
If you were to apply a Dacron peel-ply over your parts and over the areas where glass overlaps, you’d have much smoother transitions and way less finish sanding or sanding to prep for another layer of glass after your first layer cured. Just zip the peel-ply off the part when you are ready to add the next layer, attach another part, or apply primer.
Another great episode, thank you so much. I really look forwards to the new episodes each week.
Hi guys. I'm new to your channel. I've spent the last two weeks or so catching up. All I can say is WOW. You all work so hard. Looking forward to your next video. Glad you found the keys. Cheers from the UK
Thank you 👍🏻
Not only do you teach how to do it right you also teach the value of patience. I often find myself breathing deeper and slower looking at all the detail work you do. Is this boat work yoga?
I think I am going to build a bass boat out of this stuff . Ground up .
That sounds like a great project. Send us pics when you are done!
@@OnboardLifestyle I watching lots of youtube videos on the stuff and it looks like amazing material for building boats . It can be shaped easy and it should make a light boat that is strong as can be . I am on the fence about going with a foam core or this stuff . I going to start on the boat project tomorrow so it will need to be decision made by tonight sometime .
@@OnboardLifestyle So since you have used this stuff can I pick your brain ? I need a basic idea of what thickness I should go with . I think I was thinking 3/4'' for the center peak on the bottom of the boat and transom (still thinking Ill use treated plywood but maybe not). then 1/2" for the step layers that build the lower hull . For the sides of the boat above the waterline I was thinking 1/4''. Than for the decking and 1/2 or 1/4 should be fine but I would like to hear your take on it . Do you think I need to stick with 3/4'' through tthe entire build or do you thin the stuff is strong enough to use thinner material ?
Teal got this down with flair.
Love the vids guys!
OKLAHOMA! is looking good.
Great video! i prefer putting all the layers down at once ( the honeycomb you layed up in the cockpit). less sanding that way! I've made patches with as many as 13 layers in one go. just need some peel ply and a good finned roller ( and the fam to feed you the epoxy and glass to keep things moving)
I have had good success with covering epoxy filler radius with cloth and wetting it out with the radius still wet (wetter the better) rather than drying/sanding/wetting/glassing. It does mean having/mixing a second batch of clear epoxy right away. I would not let the radius start to set though, I want it to be all one piece.
Put a float on those keys! And diversify risk by keeping them in separate places! Hanging the whole bunch over the side had me waiting for this to turn into a boat fail video.
Hi Teal I feel sure you could build your own boat from scratch. Did you consider it? It would be remarkable that’s for sure! Hope you take us all along on your adventures. Thanks as always. Yes I’ve been following lady Africa from the start they’re doing a good job x
Hey from Oklahoma!
Always wondered if you could epoxy plastic lumber. Ok, now I know epoxy won’t melt the pvc
I see some people bored by the tedium of all the work your doing in preparation to your Big Journey. Y'all have to crawl before you walk, as they all say. I can't wait till y'all get packed up and begin your life adventure at Sea. Your Lovely daughter is so lucky to have you as parents, who are willing to shuck the typical family life, for a Great Adventure life, sailing the World.
I was lucky to have a father who was a sales rep., who took us all over the Eastern United States, as he serviced his accounts each summer. We got to experience so much more than the average kid, when we traveled with him. The big let down was when we attended school, while he was on the road, leaving us in a father less home, for a large part of the year. I guess every plus, has it negatives, as well in life.
When are y'all going to have this boat finished, and ready to sail? I'm getting antsy to see y'all at sea, and see how your lovely family takes to the Adventure of Sailing the World.
I love this RUclips channel. I thought this video was going to be up around breakfast. This afternoon I went to the movies and I came back and it was up. I enjoy seeing your boat get better and better. That Oklahoma price you where making reminded me of a meat clever too. Can you send me the link of that other sailing channel from South Africa? I would like to check it out.
We were having some internet issues and our video didn't post this morning. Thanks for hanging in there to watch us! You can check out Sailing Lady Africa on RUclips as well.
Onboard Lifestyle I understand about internet problems I thought you where going to load it later as the day was on. I just happy seeing it after I came back from the movie. 😀
ruclips.net/channel/UCC2j3Fks86_jwo7CRjKNEyw
A few comments to DIY'ers watching to learn... "do a layer, let it cure, sand it, do a layer, let it cure, sand....[repeat]" is going to make a much weaker part (mechanical bond) and takes SO much more time, than if you just did all your layers at once and finish with a light filler easy to sand once at the end. The only time you shouldn't lay up all your layers at the same time is if it's really thick (1/4" ish) and would get too hot, but even then you just wait an hour or 2 so you still get a chemical bond. It shouldn't bend if you do both sides, all layers, at the same time. Also, if you lay epoxy on a painted surface, the bond is only as good as the paint. So sand to bare fiberglass before you epoxy and laminate.
W.wa.wait .wait , ill go check that channel too , thx .
I watched the whole video while I sat on the toilet......... I did not won’t to hit the pause button or miss a second of the vid...... now my legs are numb. Guess it’s better than being a couch potato......... lmao
First of all.....you get the award for the most creative comment today. You cracked up all up,...pun intended. LMAO
Lol 😃😃😃
She came out looking really good, can't wait to see it painted up!
Also kinda surprised you guys just haven't gone for the 5 gallon jug of epoxy with all the work you have been doing.
Looking at the cross bar for the steering being exposed and so close to the rear cross support, it would seem logical that you could easily cover it with a half curved piece of NidaCore. I would think by running it lengthways on a table saw but not all the way through would cause that material to bend nicely with thickened epoxy to hold the shape. I would bet it would make the boat look very nice not having that stearing cross bar exposed.
As always another great job Teal. I was wondering if there would have been any advantage in cutting out the opening for the inspection hatch, glassing it in etc before fitting the panel to the bulkhead, being such a cramped space would it have been easier to fit it as a complete panel. Last question is a simple one, how is the paint on the coach house holding up that you applied last year, has it retained it's colour or required any maintenance. Keep up the good work.
I avoided cutting the opening until after the panel was installed because the new RO for the inspection hatch bisects the new panel and the existing panel. I would say the paint is holding up fair, it has dullened a bit over the last two winters but we will still be applying another coat of topcoat and a coat of nonskid this spring. Thanks for the comment Glen!
Are you omitting the blush removal (acetone wipe down, etc) before applying epoxy for the sake of the video moving along faster?
really coool stuff! I have questions: when making say a tray how do you attach honeycomb to itself?
And if I am uilding or repairing a transom should I avoud honeycomb or reinforce it?
Thanks/.
The episode is complete! A float plane took off and there was a trip to the supply store!
And Teal- it is a half inch radius.
nice work.... but i am more interested and excited in when you instalied your steering........... engine start up... now.... cheers
Soooo informative! Does glass have to be "bone dry" before you can put additional layers on? Thank you in advance for your answer!
You should run your audio through a noise reduction filter, there's a constant lower frequency hum like traffic, makes it harder to hear on a large stereo. Probably sounds okay on headphones or laptop speakers...
This honeycomb have voids of air. Doesnt a little bit of moist leak into those voids.
Cool thanks for the video was thanking of using that honeycomb to build a camp trailer5 x10 if I made a cook area out of that stuff with fiberglass on top could you put a hot pan on top are would it melt the plastic inside
ahhhh... it's Friday and a new OL video is post. It's like everything is going to be ok...
What are we all to do once you and Mads finish your boats??
Very nice. Can you maybe add a link to the honeycomb panel? I am having difficulties finding the one you use. Thank you.
Sure! Here you go! These guys were really awesome to work with. Good luck on your project!
www.carbon-core.com/products/structural-honeycombs/plastic/
Todays temp 31 deg c.
Wind gusts 2'6 - 28 knts.
humid 78 percent.
it has cooled down from the last week.
Gerard.
Hello from Argentina! O have a question, This honeycomb board can be used for a "boat deck" that goes down the floor? Instead of wood, because its an old boat and the structure that hold the floor is made of wood and it's all rotten. Thanks! Good job in the video
Can you consider finding the keys a partial payback for his "documenting" and the long forgotten upper shower episode? Still some payback due I think.
Teal, do the hulls have longitudinal stringers? And if so, are they also made of NidaCore or some other material? Thanks!
Teal, you are next level guy and what a team you have there! Can't wait to see you leave the marina for that first sail. And what's the deal with the 'baby wipes'?
Where you purchased the honeycomb board from? If I may ask
www.carbon-core.com/products/structural-honeycombs/plastic/
When I see you using the material you are using for the structural parts, I think of the saw balls from the movie Battleship. 🤷🏼♂️
hello Teal please could you tell me the name of the hney comb panels you use Merci Alain
Hi Alain! We use NidaCore and when we can't find it, we order Cana-core from Fiberlay. fiberlay.com/prodrev-read.php?prodnum=406100 Good luck on your projects!
Merritt Supply has NidaCore and at better prices. www.merrittsupply.com/product/nida-core-structural-honeycomb-plain-h8pp/
I’m very interested in this honey comb panels. I saw tiny boat nation using coosa board for decking in a small fishing boat and would like your opinion on whether this panelling is strong and ridged enough for decking with or without fiberglassing?
In my opinion, the strength of any core lies in the skin that encases it.
Where did you get the honeycomb? Do companies carry this stuff locally?
What is the name of the honeycomb product that he is using? I can't find it online.
www.fiberlay.com/store.php?startrow=0
Good morning. I do have a question. Mads from sail life has mentions amine blush (waxy surface byproduct from epoxy curing) as something to deal with before adding additional layers of epoxy or laminate. I don't recall you mentioning this in your work. Do you just wash it off in the "behind the scenes" work? Thank you
Great video as usual! You have my undivided attention. 😛. I have an off topic question if you don’t mind.
I have read that many lake union marinas are trying to get rid of live-boards. Is this true? If so, is your dock affected?
Any advice on personal gear/sunglasses would be appreciated
We do have an Amazon link where we curate some of the items we use onboard. It helps us out if you use our link when you purchase something from Amazon and also some of the items we use. www.amazon.com/shop/onboardlifestyle?isVisitor=true you can also email us with any questions on our gear. Cheers!
is the whole catamaran built out of those plastic honeycomb panels?