You guys are f#*kin nailing it! the first steam scene with the one light in the background and the steam doesn't go unnoticed. cinematic as. Love your work 🙏 Tymon
Hi! Great to hear that! Thanks! We do try… But there’s always a bit of luck needed too! The steaming is pretty hard not to get some good shots, the next ones an interesting project but no dramatic steam, here’s hoping it keeps you entertained too! Thanks again for the encouragement, it really helps! 🤙👌😃
Hey up!! Your welcome to come and gaffer for us any day! We’re working on our lighting skills, a tungsten light, one man and one woman with limited time and 0°c isn’t an easy place to learn but point taken! Oh we had a new camera which was a new step into ire etc so the noise floor was interesting and more a concern on that project. I think we’re improving every video but any advice will be greatly appreciated, basically if you’d love to teach, we’d love to learn!👍🤙 cheers!
I have been screaming for a boatbuilder to do a van conversion, I cringe and shout at other van builders for being so sloppy, you guys are my salvation
😂That does make me laugh! I thought we were the only daft ones out there who would think it was worth it! Great to hear your into it though, kinda makes it seem more worthwhile when people enjoy it! Interesting handle - are you a mountain biker?
@@SailHubI am sadly a wheelchair user but I spent time on a deserted island full of rockhopper penguins in the south Atlantic called Saunders Island. This was years before injury .
@Rockhopper1 oh man; that’s not good news. What an amazing experience, I once met a bunch of naval guys just coming ashore in Chille who almost lost their ship of the Falklands, man they hit the booze hard after that! I saw penguins in NZ once, so cool. Kept our distance mind so probably not as good as your experiences. Sorry to hear about you injury, I recently found out that I’m not invincible myself but thankfully I’m still walking. Hope to keep you entertained and have you along for the journey! 👍
Hey Timothy! Jenni will be stoked to hear this, so cool you noticed the effort, so many people let it pass by. Thanks for letting us know, it means a lot! 👍⛵️🎥
Truly incredible work - your working practices alone show your level of craftsmanship. When pared to the innovation and insights to the rapidly evolving maritime industry (and all the association tech), this is my new YT obsession. Thanks so much guys, really looking forward to how this progresses. Def need to get some shorts out there to increase your YT exposure! Really fascinated to hear more about how you are going to integrate the use of HVO fuel into both the van and the boat - not least how you are securing your supply of the fuel? It is something that the marine industry is yet to properly engage with, but is a major step most yachtsmen can improve the sustainability of their hobby/lifestyle.
Hey Nick! Thanks for the comment, really good to hear your thoughts. As for the HVO, yeah… we’ve got a lot on our plate and also with the plan for the boat and all of that jazz too. That’s why your not seeing any shorts I guess, we did a bunch but they were rather detrimental at that point to be honest and we just don’t really have the time at present - hopefully see some tech stuff coming out in shorts when the van is done. It’s a hard game to crack RUclips… we like to feel proud of our work, both on the tools and the camera so we’re struggling with time at present but I’m sure we will find the recipe eventually!!
Great to hear this!! Ah man! We love that place, been there twice now, next time we will be on our own boat! Stay tuned we’re coming for ya!! (May take a while mind!😆)
Just beautiful craft work. The skill being brought to this project seem so rare - we all know people are out there doing it, but seeing the techniques applied is so rewarding for those of us who respect the preservation of craft as (perhaps) a nod to those who've trodden before us. 🙏✌️👍
Hey Paul! Thanks for commenting! Yeah, there’s a lot of us out there still, but it’s becoming less and less that I meet traditionally trained people in the yards, it’s nice to her that it’s still something people are interested in or enjoy watching! Thanks 👍
Love the steep finish the walnut is beautiful. Your van is going to be amazing and to a high .cant what to see what you will do for the fit out of your new boat . Love the diy steamer
This vid combines 3 things i like to watch, camper's builds, woodwork, and yachts. Even though I have no desire to own a yacht. I'm glad, Mr. Google suggested this. It's good to see a cross-over of ideas and equipment to make a superior product. As this is my first of your vids, I'll be watching future vids and past vids, and hopefully, this camper build hook more people to your channel and give them ideas for their future builds. Love the video. Love the rawness of it 👌🇦🇺
Ah mate!! Thanks! We will convince you to buy a yacht yet 😁…. The next videos a bit different to the last few, it’s about boat gear but don’t worry we’re right back onto a massive curves bulkhead project in the following episode, that’s been a great project with plenty to think about for sure! Thanks for the good vibes 👍
@SailHub Hahaha, the yachts I like are the Super Variety, and I haven't got a lazy 20 mill to buy one of these types of yachts. I look forward to the vid about boat gear, it also can be used in other applications that no one has thought about. For example, I use a puley system to take my Jeep Wrangler roof off that is a yacht inspired, so I look forward to your future vids what ever you decide to focus on 👌🇦🇺
@NANKEL1 thanks! Super cool to keep an eye on things outside the box! I like it 👍 Super yachts are pretty cool, I spent a bit of time working in them in the past, no chance of owning one mind! I will stick to our 40’ lump of metal! Can’t wait ti get her floating but it seems a distant dream at the moment! Van first though and that’s going well! Cheers for joining the ride!! 👌
How about the weight? The lighter weight combined with the luxury (shower, toilet etc) of a camper and a strong diesel engine with driving comfort and not to forget an air-conditioner, make campers a delight. The hot water thing is very interesting I much say. Its cool to see boot builders on this project. Till now not one self-builder has managed to surpass the brands. Good luck
Hello! Thanks for taking the time to comment! Yes, so the weight is something we’re keeping an eye on for sure, it’s surprisingly not heavy, as in the step weighed less than a plastic raised step that I was going to put in originally. Still, If I had the need I would be using nomex honeycomb board or pet foam board at the least for weight saving. But it’s not about that for us, it’s a place to live whilst we build our boat so comfort is in the cards.. A/C that’s would be a dream and we three’ll y thought about it but given we’ve spent three years in the Med on a boat with none we figured we were better spending the money on a better mast for the boat, sadly our pennies pot isn’t too full! But hey, we will see where we get and it will be interesting to hear what you think as we progress
Love this so much. This is my first experience with this channel and I can't wait for more. Since Leo is done with the majority of the building and fabrication of Tally Ho, I need some quality boat building content.
No pressure there then! 😀 glad you enjoyed it! There’s plenty to come, we are looking forward to a mix between old and new on the boat build which is pretty cool 👌
Ah ha! Always learning at this end too! Glad you got something out of our video! If you try it in HVO do let us know how you get on, we would live to know. Thanks for chatting, see you in the next one 👍😃
I am not a woodworker but the way you have crafted your wood and the attention to detail is just beautiful and this van build will be second to none.Well done and thanks for the explanation along the way.
Thanks Ron! That’s so nice of you, we’re receiving comments about the van but we have little choice as we can only film with the time we have. It nice to have some supportive comments, it really is! Thanks again!
Don’t know how or why the algorithm suggested this but very glad to have clicked ….. great content, beautifully shot and really excellent skills on show….another subscriber
Please don't stop these! Wish you'd show the curved cabinets being built! I've done some boat building for luxury yachts and they never do this quality of woodwork only really seen in old school sailing builds. Most unique van build so far! :)
Hey Jordan, thanks mate! Yeah the curved bulkhead is the next video to come chap. Hope it’s good 😬 we’ve had a lot more comments than usual on the van and it’s making us nervous! Anyhow, that’s coming up alongside some veneering, tig welding etc and then a super cool floor which we are really stoked about? (It’s a boat deck!!) Thanks for commenting and being a part of the journey! Hope to hear from you again!
Yo-Ho!! 🎵 This is going to be epic! I’m just finishing my van, Wicked Wanda, and I’m looking forward to the inferiority complex I will be developing as I eagerly devour this entire series. Show me how it’s done captain!
😂 Ahoy!!! Great to hear from you and thanks for joining us! Cool to hear you have been fitting a van out, it’s so cool how it’s become such a thing! I love it! Send us a pic over on Instagram ay! We have a few more episodes on the van coming, they are in-between boaty stuff though so hold tight! We’ve been on bending loads more wood, veneering, and welding a custom upy downy bed! She’s lowly coming together!!
Just bought a van to convert. I am a learner with woodworking, but have been looking at boatbuilding techniques with an eye to using them in my build, both for a lovely van, and to learn. This series comes at the perfect time. I am so inspired by the first episode. Can't wait for more :)
Well that’s good news and great to hear too! Keep us posted on your build, maybe over on Instagram as it’s easier to stay in touch. Glad to inspire you, that’s so cool for us to say btw! Oh, if you get stuck just give us aa shout. The trick with woodworking… it’s easy, it’s all in the marking out, just don’t go over the line! At least that’s what my grandfather said to me.. Good luck and enjoy!
@@SailHubThanks so much :) Yes, I've changed the common saying to... 'Measure twice, check the diagram again, measure twice more, cut once, scratch head as to why I got the size wrong, drink tea, and start over again'. But I do love the process :)
I’ve been watching for a couple years and had no idea you were a woodworker. I’m very excited for this new style of video. Would love to see more boat building techniques as I’ve started to do more boat interiors.
Hey Eric, cheers for the comment! Great to hear you’ve been with us for a while, stoked to hear that! Yeah I have done most boat work over the years to be honest, everything from rigging, welding, woodwork and wiring. I love it all, that’s why a boatyard is the perfect job for me! Cool to hear you’ve moved onto interiors a bit too, if I can help just give us a shout!
Thanks so much! This is so unique in RUclips world and yet is both relevant to Van life and cruising. Fabulous! You have a new viewer gagging for the next episode.
Yeah, it was just a suggestion that it be mentioned in your build at some point in case some of your viewers get the wrong idea about using solid wood rather than veneers etc.
Hello! RUclips thinks I’ll enjoy your journey and RUclips is correct! 🎉 Liked and Subscribed on the spot 😊 This self-employed project work by master boatbuilders is engrossing to learn about 🎉
Hi from Cumbria. So glad I needed some double glazing, because the man who came to measure for it told me about you. Subscribed and looking forward to the journey......
BaldDad?! What a Name, love it!! The perks of double glazing ay! That’s super cool to hear word is getting around! Thanks for letting us know!! We used to keep a boat over your way, in Maryport, the guys in the marina there are golden! 👍
@@SailHub Before living here we were in Ayr, we kept a boat at Troon. My wife never took to it but I had some happy days around the west coast. We both miss lots of things about Scotland.
Glad I found your channel. I'm not a boat person but love woodworking, crafting, and camper renovation. Excited to be inspired by your world-class skills. Looking forward to more!
Hey Steve, nice to have you on board! I hope the boat stuff doesn’t bore you Basically we’re aiming at one marine video, tech and all that’s stuff as this is our job and then one build/fabrication episode. When we get into the boat it’s basically the same as RV’s and the like just the quality needs to be highly from both the craftsman and the materials ti cope with the moisture and the likes, but yeah all the same fella, hope to keep you entertained! 👍 Thanks again for making the effort to comment, so good of you!
Oh ... really disappointed you didn't show the glue up and machining of the walnut. If your showing us boat building techniques ...it would be nice to see it done. The mix of traditional woodwork and glass/resin is super cool. Even though its second nature to you ...Please show us ALL the processes. Cheers
Hey up fella, for sure. We don’t really know what people want, to be honest we thought that would be boring as it’s the same as the steaming jig just with glue. Sorry man, next time ay! Thanks for the input! 👍
Excited to follow you guys from Massachusetts! As a former RN naval engineer and furniture maker truly appreciate your craftsmanship and dedication! Awesome video production.
Thanks David! I guess you know why goes into it when you’ve done it right! Thanks for the support!! Jenni is great with the camera, she’s take me to it so well, we’re so lucky! Thanks again!!!
Just found your channel , excellent stuff , I’m a carpenter working on decent quality commercial fit outs , looking at my van with a different eye now 😊 , subbed
@@SailHub I just spent some time on your website, I really like your project. Here is what crossed my mind while browsing: - I'd like to know more about the boat as a character. Where / when was it made, by whom (prior owner, KM, owners of the other 2 boats, architect, other boats of this era, comparison to modern equivalents...) - More about Chris as a credible source of advice - RUclips is full of beginners and its great, but you have a different positioning, which deserves to be developed. Show more about your "professional boat builder" story. Explain your relationship with tools, with gear. What are your core skills vs what you're learning / experimenting. - Jenni comes across as a supporting character. Like Chris, some of her key competencies have been asserted ("I am a project manager"). It is promising but you could obviously go further in establishing Jenni's role. Supporting Chris with his injury rehab could be part of the story. Will he make it? As an aging amateur sailor, injuries and physical limitations are one of my areas of interest... I am not the only one. - Maybe give more meat to the sustainability story. It is a new trend. It is unclear. Some are moralizing zealots, others are wise doubters... I think there is a space for a voice of reason, aware of the latest innovations and research. As a boat owner / future boat owner, how can I have a more respectful boat while keeping it practical and on budget. - Tighter videos; I noticed you were sometimes repeating the same key words / ideas. The technical quality is amazing. - The van as a boat prototype is fun (hatches, bulkheads...); maybe explain more why it makes sense. - I discovered your channel when you were touring boat shows. I think the way you openly showcase innovative products is interesting and different. It builds on the previous videos, as the guys who know it all, both about the gadgets of the year (that's fun) and the important strategic choices for the boat design. I would like to know more about these new innovative Lewmar hatches, this new heater... Why is it new, what's at stake?
Exciting stuff! For a 4wd I would be thinking about foam panelling and veneering it, that would bring the weight right down and keep up that offroad performance! Some of the tech gear we are using will be useful too, the Wallas cooktop saves on gas bottle space and the need for a separate heater too. Thanks for support too, hope to hear from you again!!! 👍
@@SailHub ok yeah I did have weight saving in mind so will look at that option, thanks. Yeah that cooktop seems really ideal especially with the inbuilt heater that is a pretty awesome option even though over here in Aus it wouldn’t get anywhere near as cold as it does where you are but definitely take the chill out on those desert mornings 👌🏼
The vacuum bags work great. I had a kettle on each for some thicker woods i was steaming. Didnt even take it out of the bag just put it in the form and started clamping. Got them sweet Lie-Nielsen planes.
@@SailHub First time with the bags. Worked a little to well. My clamps dented the wood. My bad. but sanding it some and it all came out fine. It was a curved countertop for an RV i was rebuilding. It also serves as a hand hold with the overhang while it is in motion. Usually a steam box. but for smaller things I have wrapped them in a wet rag and put them on a hot wood stove.
@je-fq7ve cool! So hood to hear! Another cool trick is a lightbulb in an aluminium tube, just wet the timber and bend the wood around the tube by hand - that’s a luthiers trick, it works so well and it’s super quick for small parts. Anyhow, thanks for letting us know, it’s great to hear someone trying new things out!!👍
@@SailHub 😂😂doing amazing work so far. Nice to see a van conversion that’s going to be more interesting and have solid wood in it. Great editing and film work too. Well done for working that walnut all with hand tools too
@amhjoinery2060 thanks! That’s great to hear!! We’ve got some cool stuff coming up soon, a boat vid which may not be your thing but then onto this mega curves bulkhead! Mission! Thanks again for the support! 👍
Cheers Robin, I would love a good thicknesser, and the space for one! (Nits not our workshop). Back in the day we had a belter! Mind you I’m not likely to thickness down to 1.5-2mm, it will likely tear out as it’s hard to keep the timber flat.A wide belt sander is a good option here but then… that depends on your clientele - it’s surprising the difference between hand and machine. We may post about that later but I’m not sure many people care 🤷♂️
Hell yeah, we’re into that for sure, already had talks with Basaltex and Greenboats, the boats gonna be loaded with stuff like this, cheers for the suggestion too 👍😀
Great content, thank you both. Chris, your knees are not going to thank you in 20yrs. I use a piece of 20mm closed cell foam 150cm x 100cm to kneel on. Much easier than those knee pad things. Cheap and easy protection for your knees.
Hey Guy, thanks mate.. feels like I’ve got bigger fish to fry here, maintaining a broken spine at the moment 😬. But your right, I need to take care of the problems I can’t see yet. I do have pads in the work pants if I’m down on my knees all day but most days I’m at the bench so I just don’t bother - when I stops to think, I guess your right, that’s not clever. The closed cell foam mate, it sounds so cushy that I might just have to give it a go! Thanks for suggesting, I really appreciate it 😃
I Just thought that you could appreciate this fact, I built many cedar strip canoes. I bent and twisted and epoxied lots of wood. THAT DOOR SILL TRIM 9.9.
Weigh each piece and keep an eye on your total weight. It's easy enough to overload a van with your gear, provisions and people and now you're adding lots of hardwood. RV builders have to minimize weight. Boat builders aren't usually concerned with weight unless they're building a ULDB racing yacht.
Hey up Nic, thanks fella! Yeah I’m keeping an eye on the weight, mind you you may be surprised at the weight to be honest, the wooden step weight was actually very similar to a plastic alternative! I actually think it could be lighter! Around 80% of the timber ends up as waste with this technique. Pretty shocking to be honest but it is what it is. To be honest though, despite building it quite light, my prime concern is comfort. If it’s within payload I’m happy! On a boat though, weight is a real concern for me, safety, trim and performance are key for me as a boatbuilder! It’s just so cool to build sail boats that perform and look good!
😂 oh yeah… super powers mate! You know where it’s at! I’m a serious note. We just want to get the boats keel on this year.. if we can do that we can pop her in the water and get her to the UK. That will certainly not be fit to call a boat! To be honest I don’t think we are going to make it but thy won’t stop us trying, if we can get a keel by October we may stand a chance… right now it’s hit and miss so wish us luck!!!
A 150mm soil pipe is by far the cheapest way to steam long timber lengths, not sure about the plastic bag. But excellent work that timber must be worth a fortune! Really wish you didn’t add music to the video & why not get some better lighting, it’s so dark to see anything.
Hey Thomas, Cheers for the comment fella. Much appreciated👍 I’ve tried the soil pipe, it’s too restricting for a shipwright, your limited to one piece less than 6” wide. When we steam for lager boats near the bow or stern the plank comes out of a 13” wide board usually so we need a big box… the bag works a treat. It also means we can keep it in the bag as we start shaping from one end. It’s been the best soloution for me me for around 7 years now. As for the lighting, we’re in a grain shed mate, there is no lighting! You wanna try working in there! We’ve just got our video light and if you want to pay for extras mate, we’re would love that!!!
Hello!! I'm new here, really looking forward to following along. Think you'll end up with a LOT more subs as this progresses. That level of craftsmanship is insane, video production top notch and both engaging presenters!! You clearly know what you're doing so forgive me if this is a silly question, but why start with the step? Isn't that more likely to get banged up as you go in and out for the rest of the build? Just genuinely curious!
Hey Chris, great to have you with us! Thanks for joining the ride. The step, I think your the only one to question this and your right, the step or a boats companionway is usually the last thing on the cards and it makes laying the floor harder too. Well, as with many things on the build so far we’ve been held up with materials, all of the veneer go left outside in the rain by a courier so we had to return it. It was a three week lead time and we couldn’t do anything else so we did what we could, the step. It’s already banged up 😬🤣 But vans and boats are for using, every dent tells a story!
@@SailHub Fair enough! Well it's immaculate and impressive so do it in whatever order you want! Ha. Was just trying to learn and wondering. Looking forward to the rest of the build! X
Hey Ryan, stoked your asking!! Thanks! So they one will be a week today. We are putting them out every 2 weeks, we enjoy filming and want to keep it that way, Jenni’s creative shots take time and that’s the way it’s gotta be (for us anyhow🙂) I hope you understand 👍
Nice vid but please don’t say walnut doesn’t steambend well. I’ve bent solid 40x40 walnut with ease, just adjust your time in the steambox. Nice trick with the bag for steaming
Cheers for that. Mind you, pretty much all woods steam, I’d never say they don’t but walnut’s certainly not the most forgiving. A piece of ash, oak, utile etc are far easier alternative. Mind you we did make the video on bending walnut so I’m hardly saying it can’t be done, I’m a big believer in giving most things a go and I wouldn’t try to put anyone off anything, just passing comment based on my experiences to date.
Hey James, thanks for that! It looks like ginger nut biscuits ground up and sprayed on the walls! But I swear it’s cork!!! Check it out in this video 👍 ruclips.net/video/zXXzXpD3_ng/видео.htmlsi=VsqVWS4v9THF6ltm
Thanks Noah! It’s just polypropylene parcel tape, if your in the UK I get it from marine and industrial, they are great people! www.marineindustrial.co.uk/Catalogue/Tapes-Masking-Fasteners/Marine-Industrial/MARINE-INDUSTRIAL-Parcel-Tape
heya! upcoming boatbuilder from Germany here.. How did you create the the slot for the LED in the curved piece? Cant wrap my head around how to make a router fence/jig for this process..
Hi! Nice to hear from you! Pretty simple really, you will kick yourself when I tell you 😁 I clamped it back in the steaming jig but 10mm below the top. After that I used as bearing cutter off the jig to get the desired offset. I ended up with two bearings - one glued inside the other to get the desired offset. Hope that makes sense 👍👌
Hey, we did dim it but it just seemed so repetitive in the edit, it’s the same thing as clamping the steamed strips with some added Titebond. To be honest we’re learning what people like and don’t like right now, for me it’s all a busman’s holiday donut already seems full of boring things, I would live just to film all the cool stuff only but Jenni assured me it’s about story more than cool stuff and yourself and a couple of others seem to have consolidated that in this episode. Im pretty sure the next video will have the glue up in it now 👍
Hahaha shes is 100% right, it all about the story start middle and end you got to remember you get new viewers like me every video. Looking forward to joining the journey 😀
Yeah! Cheers fella, without feedback from people like yourself we would be screwed, so thanks, it makes a difference! Cheers for joining the journey too!
Hey up! Not very is the answer to that.. Well, not due to the hardwoods anyhow, maybe some of the fancy stuff going in but the the hardwood is minimal, it looks a lot but it’s not. The step weighs in at around the same as a plastic one. After all it’s only 6mm thick at its thickest part and walnut is light. The veneer is considerably lighter than a melamine laminate too. Not all that daft us boat builders you know 😉
You guys are f#*kin nailing it! the first steam scene with the one light in the background and the steam doesn't go unnoticed. cinematic as. Love your work 🙏 Tymon
Hi! Great to hear that! Thanks! We do try… But there’s always a bit of luck needed too!
The steaming is pretty hard not to get some good shots, the next ones an interesting project but no dramatic steam, here’s hoping it keeps you entertained too!
Thanks again for the encouragement, it really helps! 🤙👌😃
This video is underrated.
Thanks Ruben! That’s cool to hear👍😀
I agree.. LOVELY shot selection..but I would LOVE to teach them something more about lighting...
Hey up!! Your welcome to come and gaffer for us any day!
We’re working on our lighting skills, a tungsten light, one man and one woman with limited time and 0°c isn’t an easy place to learn but point taken! Oh we had a new camera which was a new step into ire etc so the noise floor was interesting and more a concern on that project. I think we’re improving every video but any advice will be greatly appreciated, basically if you’d love to teach, we’d love to learn!👍🤙 cheers!
Absolutely impressive the amount of craftsmanship you've dedicated just for the step.
Cheers fella! Glad you appreciate it 👍
Subbed for this, these guys are worth their weight in gold.
Thanks! That’s so nice to hear I pinned it to the top of the comments!!
Cheers, Chris & Jenni 😃👍
I’m very excited to see this come together
Cheers! So are we!! 😂 Hope to see you in the next one!
Sooo beautiful!! When are you guys coming to visit again? A have a few finishings for you to make for us. heheheh 🥰
Hey guys! How’s the Ollie bump?! Great to hear form you and thanks!!
For sure, can’t wait to catch up again soon! 🤙⛵️🚐
Great work, great shots, and great shoutout for Matt from @TheDuracellProject !
Cheers Philip! Much appreciated 👍😀
Beautiful work, the boat will be spectacular….
Thanks! Much appreciated 👍
I have been screaming for a boatbuilder to do a van conversion, I cringe and shout at other van builders for being so sloppy, you guys are my salvation
😂That does make me laugh!
I thought we were the only daft ones out there who would think it was worth it! Great to hear your into it though, kinda makes it seem more worthwhile when people enjoy it!
Interesting handle - are you a mountain biker?
@@SailHubI am sadly a wheelchair user but I spent time on a deserted island full of rockhopper penguins in the south Atlantic called Saunders Island. This was years before injury .
@Rockhopper1 oh man; that’s not good news. What an amazing experience, I once met a bunch of naval guys just coming ashore in Chille who almost lost their ship of the Falklands, man they hit the booze hard after that! I saw penguins in NZ once, so cool. Kept our distance mind so probably not as good as your experiences.
Sorry to hear about you injury, I recently found out that I’m not invincible myself but thankfully I’m still walking.
Hope to keep you entertained and have you along for the journey! 👍
So many great skills! Congratulations!
Hi! That’s tickled me, what a cool comment to wake up to! Honestly though, I’m just a boatbuilder, but thanks, it’s nice to be appreciated 👍
Great cinematography and editing. Pro class. Well done you
Hey Timothy! Jenni will be stoked to hear this, so cool you noticed the effort, so many people let it pass by. Thanks for letting us know, it means a lot! 👍⛵️🎥
Wow, such craftsmanship! Can’t wait to see more
Thanks! That’s so cool to hear! 👍
Truly incredible work - your working practices alone show your level of craftsmanship. When pared to the innovation and insights to the rapidly evolving maritime industry (and all the association tech), this is my new YT obsession. Thanks so much guys, really looking forward to how this progresses. Def need to get some shorts out there to increase your YT exposure!
Really fascinated to hear more about how you are going to integrate the use of HVO fuel into both the van and the boat - not least how you are securing your supply of the fuel? It is something that the marine industry is yet to properly engage with, but is a major step most yachtsmen can improve the sustainability of their hobby/lifestyle.
Hey Nick! Thanks for the comment, really good to hear your thoughts.
As for the HVO, yeah… we’ve got a lot on our plate and also with the plan for the boat and all of that jazz too. That’s why your not seeing any shorts I guess, we did a bunch but they were rather detrimental at that point to be honest and we just don’t really have the time at present - hopefully see some tech stuff coming out in shorts when the van is done. It’s a hard game to crack RUclips… we like to feel proud of our work, both on the tools and the camera so we’re struggling with time at present but I’m sure we will find the recipe eventually!!
That is how things should be done, subbed at first video... This is gold channel, tnx for all video and knowledge you showing to us.
Oh wow! So cool to hear your thoughts! Thanks for being a part of it!!! 👍😃
Watching from Vancouver Island 🏝️👍🇨🇦
Great to hear this!!
Ah man! We love that place, been there twice now, next time we will be on our own boat! Stay tuned we’re coming for ya!! (May take a while mind!😆)
one step at a time😁
You bet ya!!🤙
Just beautiful craft work. The skill being brought to this project seem so rare - we all know people are out there doing it, but seeing the techniques applied is so rewarding for those of us who respect the preservation of craft as (perhaps) a nod to those who've trodden before us. 🙏✌️👍
Hey Paul! Thanks for commenting! Yeah, there’s a lot of us out there still, but it’s becoming less and less that I meet traditionally trained people in the yards, it’s nice to her that it’s still something people are interested in or enjoy watching! Thanks 👍
The great algorithm gods told me I should view this video. They weren't wrong. You have a new subscriber.
Ah nice! The algorithm’s not usually our friend 😆. Great to hear you enjoyed it and thanks for joining the journey! 👍
Stunning ❤
Cheers!👍
What can I say… it’s an amazing work you are doing and inspiring. Hugs
Hey Nuno!! Cheers man, you want to see some of the stuff going in here, mate the toilet is insane! 🙃
Brilliant, looking forward for the next video.
Awesome! Thanks for letting us know 🤙
Absolutley beautiful !
Cheers Herbert! Much appreciated 👍⛵️
Top video, great project!
Hey Connor, thanks mate 🤙👌
Awesome, can’t wait for the next episode. Thanks guys
No way! Thanks, so pleased you enjoyed it!
Love the steep finish the walnut is beautiful. Your van is going to be amazing and to a high .cant what to see what you will do for the fit out of your new boat . Love the diy steamer
Ah cheers for that! Are you going to give the steamer a shot?!
@@SailHub yes
Ahhh! Now we’re talkin’!
Let us know how you get in over on Instagram, I would love to hear from you!
Great use of materials and a brilliant showcase of the techniques you use. I look forward to seeing more of this project.
Cheers! Thanks for that 👍
Can’t wait to see it progress! Beautiful work!
Hi Garry, thanks fella! 👍
WaaaaaaaaaW!!!! Chrisssss. That is some lovely work. Gorgeousssssss. 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Hey! Cheers mate, much much appreciated!! 🙃
Fair play guys. Awesome as ever!
Hey up lad! Cheers for that! 👍🤙
This vid combines 3 things i like to watch, camper's builds, woodwork, and yachts. Even though I have no desire to own a yacht. I'm glad, Mr. Google suggested this. It's good to see a cross-over of ideas and equipment to make a superior product. As this is my first of your vids, I'll be watching future vids and past vids, and hopefully, this camper build hook more people to your channel and give them ideas for their future builds.
Love the video. Love the rawness of it 👌🇦🇺
Ah mate!! Thanks! We will convince you to buy a yacht yet 😁….
The next videos a bit different to the last few, it’s about boat gear but don’t worry we’re right back onto a massive curves bulkhead project in the following episode, that’s been a great project with plenty to think about for sure!
Thanks for the good vibes 👍
@SailHub Hahaha, the yachts I like are the Super Variety, and I haven't got a lazy 20 mill to buy one of these types of yachts. I look forward to the vid about boat gear, it also can be used in other applications that no one has thought about. For example, I use a puley system to take my Jeep Wrangler roof off that is a yacht inspired, so I look forward to your future vids what ever you decide to focus on 👌🇦🇺
@NANKEL1 thanks! Super cool to keep an eye on things outside the box! I like it 👍
Super yachts are pretty cool, I spent a bit of time working in them in the past, no chance of owning one mind! I will stick to our 40’ lump of metal! Can’t wait ti get her floating but it seems a distant dream at the moment! Van first though and that’s going well!
Cheers for joining the ride!! 👌
After 6+ years watching Leo and his team finally set sail I stumbled upon your project!
Wonderful, I’ll be with you all the way.
Hey Peter, cool to see Tally Ho! Afloat ay!!!! Such an achievement for those guys!!
Great to have you onboard with us too, thanks!👌😃
🚐🚤⛵️🪚🔨 ‘WOW’… Great Skillz. Great video..Thanks for sharing. Look forward to your progress.👍
Hi Paul! Thanks for sharing the love! ⛵️🥳
How about the weight? The lighter weight combined with the luxury (shower, toilet etc) of a camper and a strong diesel engine with driving comfort and not to forget an air-conditioner, make campers a delight. The hot water thing is very interesting I much say. Its cool to see boot builders on this project. Till now not one self-builder has managed to surpass the brands. Good luck
Hello! Thanks for taking the time to comment!
Yes, so the weight is something we’re keeping an eye on for sure, it’s surprisingly not heavy, as in the step weighed less than a plastic raised step that I was going to put in originally.
Still, If I had the need I would be using nomex honeycomb board or pet foam board at the least for weight saving. But it’s not about that for us, it’s a place to live whilst we build our boat so comfort is in the cards..
A/C that’s would be a dream and we three’ll y thought about it but given we’ve spent three years in the Med on a boat with none we figured we were better spending the money on a better mast for the boat, sadly our pennies pot isn’t too full!
But hey, we will see where we get and it will be interesting to hear what you think as we progress
Love this so much. This is my first experience with this channel and I can't wait for more. Since Leo is done with the majority of the building and fabrication of Tally Ho, I need some quality boat building content.
No pressure there then! 😀 glad you enjoyed it! There’s plenty to come, we are looking forward to a mix between old and new on the boat build which is pretty cool 👌
Beautiful workmanship 👍👍👍
Cheers Neil! 😃
I worked on mostly motor yachts for 40 years so I really appreciate first class carpentry work
@neilwharton720 Crikey, there’s a compliment! Thanks Neil!
I have an XC Duo and I had no idea you can use HVO with it!!! Every day is a school day. Looking forward to seeing your build progress
Ah ha! Always learning at this end too! Glad you got something out of our video! If you try it in HVO do let us know how you get on, we would live to know. Thanks for chatting, see you in the next one 👍😃
Great video and super informative too. Can't wait to see the next one!
Hey thanks for that! Super inspiring to get positive comments… here’s hoping we don’t screw the next one up 😂🤞
@@SailHub absolutely. This ticks three of my boxes, can conversions, yachts and sustainability consideration, especially with the yacht too.
Man! That’s good to hear! Great to have you on board! 👍
I am not a woodworker but the way you have crafted your wood and the attention to detail is just beautiful and this van build will be second to none.Well done and thanks for the explanation along the way.
Thanks Ron! Hopefully you will be around to see the next few videos about the van, we’ve got some cool stuff happening that I’m really proud of 😀
@@SailHub I wouldn’t miss it for anything.Fantastic craftsmanship with little to no proper tools.
Thanks Ron! That’s so nice of you, we’re receiving comments about the van but we have little choice as we can only film with the time we have. It nice to have some supportive comments, it really is!
Thanks again!
Looking forward to this van and ultimately the boat build. I love this kind of craftsmanship.
Hey Paul, great to hear! Thanks for that.
The next video should be good for you too (we hope!😬) 👍
Don’t know how or why the algorithm suggested this but very glad to have clicked ….. great content, beautifully shot and really excellent skills on show….another subscriber
Oh wow! Thanks for joining the journey!! 👍 I hope we can keep you entertained!
Absolutely amazing. Subbed straight away. This was enjoyable and informative. Keep up the great work. 👏👏
Hey Patrick, thanks for letting us know! See you in the next one, hope enjoy it as much! 👍
Please don't stop these! Wish you'd show the curved cabinets being built! I've done some boat building for luxury yachts and they never do this quality of woodwork only really seen in old school sailing builds. Most unique van build so far! :)
Hey Jordan, thanks mate!
Yeah the curved bulkhead is the next video to come chap. Hope it’s good 😬 we’ve had a lot more comments than usual on the van and it’s making us nervous!
Anyhow, that’s coming up alongside some veneering, tig welding etc and then a super cool floor which we are really stoked about? (It’s a boat deck!!)
Thanks for commenting and being a part of the journey! Hope to hear from you again!
Building my van, following Duracell and Sailing Magic Carpet along with Tally Ho.
Glad I’ve found your channel.
Awesome! Seems like we’ve got a lot in common! 👍🙂
Yo-Ho!! 🎵
This is going to be epic! I’m just finishing my van, Wicked Wanda, and I’m looking forward to the inferiority complex I will be developing as I eagerly devour this entire series. Show me how it’s done captain!
😂 Ahoy!!! Great to hear from you and thanks for joining us!
Cool to hear you have been fitting a van out, it’s so cool how it’s become such a thing! I love it! Send us a pic over on Instagram ay!
We have a few more episodes on the van coming, they are in-between boaty stuff though so hold tight!
We’ve been on bending loads more wood, veneering, and welding a custom upy downy bed! She’s lowly coming together!!
Just came across this video and as a fellow finish woodworker, this is some high quality work. Can’t wait to see the rest of the build
Hey thanks for that! Next ones out on Friday. Hope you enjoy!🤞😬
Just bought a van to convert. I am a learner with woodworking, but have been looking at boatbuilding techniques with an eye to using them in my build, both for a lovely van, and to learn.
This series comes at the perfect time. I am so inspired by the first episode. Can't wait for more :)
Well that’s good news and great to hear too!
Keep us posted on your build, maybe over on Instagram as it’s easier to stay in touch. Glad to inspire you, that’s so cool for us to say btw! Oh, if you get stuck just give us aa shout.
The trick with woodworking… it’s easy, it’s all in the marking out, just don’t go over the line! At least that’s what my grandfather said to me.. Good luck and enjoy!
@@SailHubThanks so much :)
Yes, I've changed the common saying to... 'Measure twice, check the diagram again, measure twice more, cut once, scratch head as to why I got the size wrong, drink tea, and start over again'. But I do love the process :)
@amosluyk glad you’ve sussed it’s all in the tea! 👍😃
Already one of my favourite channels on here. I now need to go back and binge watch all your other videos. Great work 👍
How cool is that! I hope you’re a sailor if you’re going back?!
@@SailHub not a sailor at all but i love how fantastic your skills are and look forward to seeing the van once finished.
@JPD4982 cool, here’s hoping it’s interesting for you! 👍
I’ve been watching for a couple years and had no idea you were a woodworker. I’m very excited for this new style of video. Would love to see more boat building techniques as I’ve started to do more boat interiors.
Hey Eric, cheers for the comment! Great to hear you’ve been with us for a while, stoked to hear that! Yeah I have done most boat work over the years to be honest, everything from rigging, welding, woodwork and wiring. I love it all, that’s why a boatyard is the perfect job for me!
Cool to hear you’ve moved onto interiors a bit too, if I can help just give us a shout!
great job - i love it
Cheers! Much appreciated 👍⛵️
The algorithm has served me up a winner here!! Thank goodness for a quality build van conversion. Just the inspiration I needed. Subbed👍🏼🇦🇺
Great to hear this! Thanks for your encouragement 👍 great to have you on the ride with us cheers!
Thanks so much! This is so unique in RUclips world and yet is both relevant to Van life and cruising. Fabulous! You have a new viewer gagging for the next episode.
No way! That’s fab to hear. Thanks for the support, super nice of you, we’re so pleased to have you on board!
Brilliant. More please!
Thanks Nikki! Hope we can deliver with the next one for you 👍😬
Worth mentioning that vans have strict payloads and that’s the reason lightweight materials are used in van builds. It all adds up.
So do boats! I’m used to working within limits and we’re more than safe here. Thanks though, it’s a sensible comment and something we are watching.
Yeah, it was just a suggestion that it be mentioned in your build at some point in case some of your viewers get the wrong idea about using solid wood rather than veneers etc.
For sure! Thanks for that, it’s a really good call 👍
Hello! RUclips thinks I’ll enjoy your journey and RUclips is correct! 🎉 Liked and Subscribed on the spot 😊 This self-employed project work by master boatbuilders is engrossing to learn about 🎉
Awesome! Cheers for joining!
Great to have you with us and hope to hear from you in the future! Let’s go build van and boats!
Hi from Cumbria. So glad I needed some double glazing, because the man who came to measure for it told me about you. Subscribed and looking forward to the journey......
BaldDad?! What a Name, love it!!
The perks of double glazing ay! That’s super cool to hear word is getting around! Thanks for letting us know!!
We used to keep a boat over your way, in Maryport, the guys in the marina there are golden! 👍
@@SailHub Before living here we were in Ayr, we kept a boat at Troon. My wife never took to it but I had some happy days around the west coast. We both miss lots of things about Scotland.
@BaldDad02 yeah, Troon is a cool place to base yourself for sailing for sure!
Cool to have another sailor on this journey with us!!! 🤙👌
absolute mastery
Wahey! There’s a compliment for ya! Many thanks!! 👍
Good work all around, filming editing teaching and building👍🏻
Cheers Rick! Much appreciated 👍
Woooowwww simply wowwww
Hey, thanks!! 👍🙂
Glad I found your channel. I'm not a boat person but love woodworking, crafting, and camper renovation. Excited to be inspired by your world-class skills. Looking forward to more!
Hey Steve, nice to have you on board! I hope the boat stuff doesn’t bore you Basically we’re aiming at one marine video, tech and all that’s stuff as this is our job and then one build/fabrication episode.
When we get into the boat it’s basically the same as RV’s and the like just the quality needs to be highly from both the craftsman and the materials ti cope with the moisture and the likes, but yeah all the same fella, hope to keep you entertained! 👍
Thanks again for making the effort to comment, so good of you!
Oh ... really disappointed you didn't show the glue up and machining of the walnut. If your showing us boat building techniques ...it would be nice to see it done. The mix of traditional woodwork and glass/resin is super cool. Even though its second nature to you ...Please show us ALL the processes. Cheers
Hey up fella, for sure. We don’t really know what people want, to be honest we thought that would be boring as it’s the same as the steaming jig just with glue. Sorry man, next time ay! Thanks for the input! 👍
@@SailHub Always keen to see a master craftsman at work.
Cheers mate 👍👌
@@KiwiSkipperI second that .... beautiful work
Cheers! That’s fab to hear!! 👍😃
Excited to follow you guys from Massachusetts! As a former RN naval engineer and furniture maker truly appreciate your craftsmanship and dedication! Awesome video production.
Thanks David! I guess you know why goes into it when you’ve done it right!
Thanks for the support!!
Jenni is great with the camera, she’s take me to it so well, we’re so lucky!
Thanks again!!!
@@SailHub 👏❤️
Just found your channel , excellent stuff , I’m a carpenter working on decent quality commercial fit outs , looking at my van with a different eye now 😊 , subbed
Get in! Now we’re talking’ I would love to see what you do, keep us posted over on instagram! Cheers for joining the journey 👍🙂
Beautiful work, you guys are so clever!
Thanks! I’m not sure we’ve been called clever before! 😃👍
WoW impressive guys,
I feel like cutting some wood now.
You both looking good too.
Really enjoyed the video
Hey up fella! Great to hear from you - go cut some wood! Cheers 👍😃
Good skills Chris and very interesting how you can steam bend such thin laminations, not just planking and beams and such.
Cheers Ian, yeah it’s mostly the same thing just knowing what to do where. Pretty simple really 👍
Impressive, beautiful, interesting and fun - Wow!
Hey Cyril! Thanks for taking the time to comment, super nice of you! 👍
@@SailHub I just spent some time on your website, I really like your project. Here is what crossed my mind while browsing:
- I'd like to know more about the boat as a character. Where / when was it made, by whom (prior owner, KM, owners of the other 2 boats, architect, other boats of this era, comparison to modern equivalents...)
- More about Chris as a credible source of advice - RUclips is full of beginners and its great, but you have a different positioning, which deserves to be developed. Show more about your "professional boat builder" story. Explain your relationship with tools, with gear. What are your core skills vs what you're learning / experimenting.
- Jenni comes across as a supporting character. Like Chris, some of her key competencies have been asserted ("I am a project manager"). It is promising but you could obviously go further in establishing Jenni's role. Supporting Chris with his injury rehab could be part of the story. Will he make it? As an aging amateur sailor, injuries and physical limitations are one of my areas of interest... I am not the only one.
- Maybe give more meat to the sustainability story. It is a new trend. It is unclear. Some are moralizing zealots, others are wise doubters... I think there is a space for a voice of reason, aware of the latest innovations and research. As a boat owner / future boat owner, how can I have a more respectful boat while keeping it practical and on budget.
- Tighter videos; I noticed you were sometimes repeating the same key words / ideas. The technical quality is amazing.
- The van as a boat prototype is fun (hatches, bulkheads...); maybe explain more why it makes sense.
- I discovered your channel when you were touring boat shows. I think the way you openly showcase innovative products is interesting and different. It builds on the previous videos, as the guys who know it all, both about the gadgets of the year (that's fun) and the important strategic choices for the boat design. I would like to know more about these new innovative Lewmar hatches, this new heater... Why is it new, what's at stake?
Heaps of inspiration for a 4wd van style build fitout we will be doing in the near future, thanks for sharing your skills and knowledge with us ❤
Exciting stuff! For a 4wd I would be thinking about foam panelling and veneering it, that would bring the weight right down and keep up that offroad performance!
Some of the tech gear we are using will be useful too, the Wallas cooktop saves on gas bottle space and the need for a separate heater too.
Thanks for support too, hope to hear from you again!!! 👍
@@SailHub ok yeah I did have weight saving in mind so will look at that option, thanks. Yeah that cooktop seems really ideal especially with the inbuilt heater that is a pretty awesome option even though over here in Aus it wouldn’t get anywhere near as cold as it does where you are but definitely take the chill out on those desert mornings 👌🏼
@@RovingBeyonddesert morning! Sounds cool… one day! Wallas, for sure it’s great gear.
Great skills. Thanks for a great video
Cheers Eric!
There is something very satisfying about watching skilled craftsmen ply their trade. Awesome!
Great to hear! When you find one let me know 🙃
@@SailHub 🤣
The conversion idea I had was to have a sail boat cabin with a van back end but the sail boat has wheels too.
Looks like we’re on similar pages here 🤙🙂
@SailHub the sail boat wouldn't be able to sail in my conversion idea though just the structure and the internal living space
@Jwillow1990 that’s all good! Who needs to sail, just park by the sea.
The vacuum bags work great. I had a kettle on each for some thicker woods i was steaming. Didnt even take it out of the bag just put it in the form and started clamping. Got them sweet Lie-Nielsen planes.
Bang on, great to hear. Had you tried it before or was this your first go at it?
@@SailHub First time with the bags. Worked a little to well. My clamps dented the wood. My bad. but sanding it some and it all came out fine. It was a curved countertop for an RV i was rebuilding. It also serves as a hand hold with the overhang while it is in motion.
Usually a steam box. but for smaller things I have wrapped them in a wet rag and put them on a hot wood stove.
@je-fq7ve cool! So hood to hear!
Another cool trick is a lightbulb in an aluminium tube, just wet the timber and bend the wood around the tube by hand - that’s a luthiers trick, it works so well and it’s super quick for small parts.
Anyhow, thanks for letting us know, it’s great to hear someone trying new things out!!👍
Great video guys. Really interesting to see how these beautiful it's of woodwork are created. You are both very talented.
Hey up! Cheers guys!
Wow thus van us going to be amazing
Cant wait fir the next epusidw
Keep themmcomming 😜
Wahey! Cheers👍
Wow.
So awesomeness.
Very heavy though.
XPS foam is heaps easier and much lighter to build with.
Hey! Thanks, and yeah your right foam is great too 👍
@@SailHub
Thank you 🙏🏽
Can’t wait to see this series
Nice… makes me nervous an joiner watching mind…. Don’t judge too much 😉
@@SailHub 😂😂doing amazing work so far. Nice to see a van conversion that’s going to be more interesting and have solid wood in it. Great editing and film work too. Well done for working that walnut all with hand tools too
@amhjoinery2060 thanks! That’s great to hear!! We’ve got some cool stuff coming up soon, a boat vid which may not be your thing but then onto this mega curves bulkhead! Mission!
Thanks again for the support! 👍
7.13 That`s what she said😂
I don’t know what you mean Michael? 😳😂
with tally ho being finished im definitely looking for something like this
Hey! There’s a bunch of people said that… no pressure on us then 😆!
Thanks for commenting, here’s hoping we can keep you entertained!👍
Nice work. And I know you just wanted to use that beautiful plane, but get that man a thicknesser. ; )
Cheers Robin, I would love a good thicknesser, and the space for one! (Nits not our workshop). Back in the day we had a belter! Mind you I’m not likely to thickness down to 1.5-2mm, it will likely tear out as it’s hard to keep the timber flat.A wide belt sander is a good option here but then… that depends on your clientele - it’s surprising the difference between hand and machine. We may post about that later but I’m not sure many people care 🤷♂️
@@SailHub yeah fair enough, at that thickness it will start likely start chattering and you’ll have a real mess.
@@robinhodgkinson yeah, despite that I will still take any thicknesser that’s going spare!
Great video
Great to hear! Thanks 😃
You guys should look into flax/bioresin to make carbon fiber like panels. They're super cool.
Hell yeah, we’re into that for sure, already had talks with Basaltex and Greenboats, the boats gonna be loaded with stuff like this, cheers for the suggestion too 👍😀
Great content, thank you both. Chris, your knees are not going to thank you in 20yrs. I use a piece of 20mm closed cell foam 150cm x 100cm to kneel on. Much easier than those knee pad things. Cheap and easy protection for your knees.
Hey Guy, thanks mate.. feels like I’ve got bigger fish to fry here, maintaining a broken spine at the moment 😬. But your right, I need to take care of the problems I can’t see yet. I do have pads in the work pants if I’m down on my knees all day but most days I’m at the bench so I just don’t bother - when I stops to think, I guess your right, that’s not clever.
The closed cell foam mate, it sounds so cushy that I might just have to give it a go! Thanks for suggesting, I really appreciate it 😃
I Just thought that you could appreciate this fact, I built many cedar strip canoes. I bent and twisted and epoxied lots of wood. THAT DOOR SILL TRIM 9.9.
Ah thanks! So nice to hear! Gotta love cedar strip, we built a hull once like that, pretty cool technique and cedar is a real joy to work! 👍
Weigh each piece and keep an eye on your total weight. It's easy enough to overload a van with your gear, provisions and people and now you're adding lots of hardwood.
RV builders have to minimize weight. Boat builders aren't usually concerned with weight unless they're building a ULDB racing yacht.
Hey up Nic, thanks fella!
Yeah I’m keeping an eye on the weight, mind you you may be surprised at the weight to be honest, the wooden step weight was actually very similar to a plastic alternative! I actually think it could be lighter! Around 80% of the timber ends up as waste with this technique. Pretty shocking to be honest but it is what it is.
To be honest though, despite building it quite light, my prime concern is comfort. If it’s within payload I’m happy!
On a boat though, weight is a real concern for me, safety, trim and performance are key for me as a boatbuilder! It’s just so cool to build sail boats that perform and look good!
That's going to be a work of art, not a campervan. I have that dream too.
Hey Gavin, thanks fella! 👍
All hail the algorithm.
😂🙃
just a thought as i know joiners are fast but you need to be superman to do a campervan and huge yacht unless you planning on taking over a year lol?
😂 oh yeah… super powers mate! You know where it’s at!
I’m a serious note. We just want to get the boats keel on this year.. if we can do that we can pop her in the water and get her to the UK. That will certainly not be fit to call a boat! To be honest I don’t think we are going to make it but thy won’t stop us trying, if we can get a keel by October we may stand a chance… right now it’s hit and miss so wish us luck!!!
A 150mm soil pipe is by far the cheapest way to steam long timber lengths, not sure about the plastic bag. But excellent work that timber must be worth a fortune! Really wish you didn’t add music to the video & why not get some better lighting, it’s so dark to see anything.
Hey Thomas,
Cheers for the comment fella. Much appreciated👍
I’ve tried the soil pipe, it’s too restricting for a shipwright, your limited to one piece less than 6” wide. When we steam for lager boats near the bow or stern the plank comes out of a 13” wide board usually so we need a big box… the bag works a treat. It also means we can keep it in the bag as we start shaping from one end. It’s been the best soloution for me me for around 7 years now.
As for the lighting, we’re in a grain shed mate, there is no lighting! You wanna try working in there! We’ve just got our video light and if you want to pay for extras mate, we’re would love that!!!
Sub immediately!!!!
Great stuff!! Thanks 👍
Although you're a skilled craftsman there's no way you'll get that Van to float.
😥don’t say that!
Hello!! I'm new here, really looking forward to following along. Think you'll end up with a LOT more subs as this progresses. That level of craftsmanship is insane, video production top notch and both engaging presenters!! You clearly know what you're doing so forgive me if this is a silly question, but why start with the step? Isn't that more likely to get banged up as you go in and out for the rest of the build? Just genuinely curious!
Hey Chris, great to have you with us! Thanks for joining the ride.
The step, I think your the only one to question this and your right, the step or a boats companionway is usually the last thing on the cards and it makes laying the floor harder too.
Well, as with many things on the build so far we’ve been held up with materials, all of the veneer go left outside in the rain by a courier so we had to return it. It was a three week lead time and we couldn’t do anything else so we did what we could, the step. It’s already banged up 😬🤣
But vans and boats are for using, every dent tells a story!
@@SailHub Fair enough! Well it's immaculate and impressive so do it in whatever order you want! Ha. Was just trying to learn and wondering. Looking forward to the rest of the build! X
@@ChrisHallas cheers Chris, thanks and feel free to ask questions 👍🙂
Whens the next video gonna drop!?
Hey Ryan, stoked your asking!! Thanks!
So they one will be a week today. We are putting them out every 2 weeks, we enjoy filming and want to keep it that way, Jenni’s creative shots take time and that’s the way it’s gotta be (for us anyhow🙂) I hope you understand 👍
Nice vid but please don’t say walnut doesn’t steambend well. I’ve bent solid 40x40 walnut with ease, just adjust your time in the steambox. Nice trick with the bag for steaming
Cheers for that. Mind you, pretty much all woods steam, I’d never say they don’t but walnut’s certainly not the most forgiving. A piece of ash, oak, utile etc are far easier alternative.
Mind you we did make the video on bending walnut so I’m hardly saying it can’t be done, I’m a big believer in giving most things a go and I wouldn’t try to put anyone off anything, just passing comment based on my experiences to date.
What have you sprayed on the van walls and roof? Awesome craftsmanship :)
Hey James, thanks for that!
It looks like ginger nut biscuits ground up and sprayed on the walls! But I swear it’s cork!!!
Check it out in this video 👍
ruclips.net/video/zXXzXpD3_ng/видео.htmlsi=VsqVWS4v9THF6ltm
Nice video! What is the brand of your watch?
Hey thanks!
It’s a Tudor Pelagos Lhd
What parcel tape do you use? Amazing work by the way!
Thanks Noah!
It’s just polypropylene parcel tape, if your in the UK I get it from marine and industrial, they are great people! www.marineindustrial.co.uk/Catalogue/Tapes-Masking-Fasteners/Marine-Industrial/MARINE-INDUSTRIAL-Parcel-Tape
@@SailHub I’m in the US, but thanks
@noah786 no problem! Polypropylene is what you want -for once it’s generally the cheapest option on the shelf! 👍
heya! upcoming boatbuilder from Germany here.. How did you create the the slot for the LED in the curved piece? Cant wrap my head around how to make a router fence/jig for this process..
Hi! Nice to hear from you! Pretty simple really, you will kick yourself when I tell you 😁
I clamped it back in the steaming jig but 10mm below the top. After that I used as bearing cutter off the jig to get the desired offset. I ended up with two bearings - one glued inside the other to get the desired offset.
Hope that makes sense 👍👌
@@SailHub 😑😂. yes. of course that makes sense. Thanks for the details
Did the camera break for the glueing part? Was looking forward to it then just skipped it being aldone weird
Hey, we did dim it but it just seemed so repetitive in the edit, it’s the same thing as clamping the steamed strips with some added Titebond.
To be honest we’re learning what people like and don’t like right now, for me it’s all a busman’s holiday donut already seems full of boring things, I would live just to film all the cool stuff only but Jenni assured me it’s about story more than cool stuff and yourself and a couple of others seem to have consolidated that in this episode.
Im pretty sure the next video will have the glue up in it now 👍
Hahaha shes is 100% right, it all about the story start middle and end you got to remember you get new viewers like me every video. Looking forward to joining the journey 😀
Yeah! Cheers fella, without feedback from people like yourself we would be screwed, so thanks, it makes a difference!
Cheers for joining the journey too!
Where are you in Bonnie Scotland?
Hey Dan, we’re in the Perthshire area fella. You?
Generally don’t use hardwood due to cost and weight in a van
What kind of a comment is that?!
How heavy will the van be with all the hardwood
Hey up!
Not very is the answer to that.. Well, not due to the hardwoods anyhow, maybe some of the fancy stuff going in but the the hardwood is minimal, it looks a lot but it’s not. The step weighs in at around the same as a plastic one. After all it’s only 6mm thick at its thickest part and walnut is light. The veneer is considerably lighter than a melamine laminate too. Not all that daft us boat builders you know 😉