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Hey, this video shows the sheer length of the boat, for the first time one gets the notion that Duracell is a big boat. It's difficult to realise the size of her from video but seeing you Matt witht he little guy puts the size of the boat into perspective.....great filming. A little late this week watching. Anyhow sending good energy your way...Neil ☘☘😊😊
Those hatch dams add strength to the deck as well so that is a clever solution with an added benefit. Your baby boy is very cool and cute and the “ inspector “ was a bit eager today…🤣🤣🤣
Thanks for that Matt. I’ve acquired a 15 foot fibreglass X scout boat which I’m having to fit a number of hatches to what has turned out to be very not so flat surfaces. I was thinking of doing something similar to what you’ve done but you’ve helped me refine my ideas a great deal and it will make a really big difference on the quality of the job, because as we both know those things have to be perfectly flat all the leak. Really enjoying your work and lovely to see your little family growing blessings Chris.
It's super satisfying to see the glass going on and conforming to the pieces and adhering them to the boat......I've been waiting for this project to be on the water for soooooooooo long, I'm sure you know what I mean....but the build is going swimmingly can't wait till it's afloat
So glad you are introducing your son to boat building……it’s never to early……before you know it he’ll be helping you! BTW - I continue to admire your craftsmanship.
Matt, your a true boatwright and i cannot spell your wife name but her videography and music selection make for exceptionally enjoyable viewing! I cannot tell how much i look forward to your weekly video's. Stay motivated and see ya next week.
Great job! You are giving us nice ideas and techniques 👍👍 Question... Given that the sail locker is separated from the bedroom with a hatch that opens towards the sail locker, how confident are you that in case of emergency (especially during a passage) you will be able to open it? On a passage, wouldn't that compartment be filled with sails, dinghy, fenders etc...???
Windows and hatches with single glass often produce condensation. With double and triple glazing, it is significantly reduced. Here in Sweden they are called insulating glass. Often with argon between the glasses. These are also used on buses and trains, then with hardened glass panes that can withstand heavy loads. I don't know if they exist for yachts. Så må jeg også si at barnet ser ut til å kose seg på båten.
You might want to do sometihing with the hatch between the stateroom and saillocker that now opens into the saillocker. You intend this as escaperoute. however if you have put matierals in the saillocker in a hurry (ie fenders sails ropes etc) you might block the hatch. Form inside the stateroom you cannot take the obstruction away. When you need the escaperoute you are stuck. In my opinion the hatch should open into the stateroom.
If you go with Lewmar hatches with screens, you can cut acrylic the same size as the screens to use as storm windows to stop condensation. Note that different years and models of the hatches have different radius corners.
Matt, in a previous EP, you drained a hatch cover directly from the hatch drain directly overboard through a tube to the lower and through the hull below the water line. With out an inline check valve you will find that with the action of the bow punching up and down, will drive water up the tube and into the compartment it is trying to drain and very quickly flood this area. Gil Bailey, from the land down under. Keep up the excellent content.
7:41 It's always a strange feeling when we hear one channel's "theme song" used as incidental music on another channel. It's the nature of the online music libraries that RUclipsrs use, but it always takes me aback (especially when it's SO familiar, yet I can't remember which other channel (usually in a different genre) used that same tune). This was one of those cases.
The yachting news from Italy today made the living space deck hatches for egress out of the vessel extremely important. The 56 meter s/v Bayesian sank in a storm on August 19 about 5 am. All souls on deck were able to get off prior to sinking. Those left below were trapped as the vessel heeled 90 degrees flat and sank about 15 minutes later. 6 members of the crew were trapped below in cabins that HAD NO ESCAPE HATCH to them. The autopsy report today stated 5 of them died from asphyxiation, rather than drowning. Apparently they were gathered in one cabin that was located highest containing a pocket of air. It is possible they may have been able to escape if hatches were made available in the design phase of the vessel. After this tragedy and the news today, you might reconsider the most important use of the deck hatches as being life saving devices. I doubt I would cover one up with a dingy, but rather place it somewhere not impeding emergency exit from the vessel. Good luck on your build. I really enjoy your creative ability as a true craftsman. However, I am still wondering about your aft locker and open stern to the seas. Safety must be designed into a vessel. It is not an afterthought prior to launch. Carpe Diem!
My sundeer has the hatch "dams" which work well. I also very much like the Bomar cast hatches on the sundeer. They are also 30 years old and starting to have problems so I am replacing them this year. They can be configured quickly and easily to open either way. Also there are support bars under the polycarbonate to add strength. Six dogs mean they dont leak
Little bloke is really chilled Matt, must be the good air there in Seattle Woods.'Amazing how well the deck core has stood up over time really well construcred. Hatches look great, too.
Great job on Durecel project. I am pleased glad you are finding uses for all the scrap pieces generated from the project to complement the build without them goi g to waste. Well done. Tks for the video & say hi to your little one for me . Just a comment on your hatch issue. I may only be an optical issue & not an angle thing , it's not a true level deck and your view may be a simple optics thing. But it's not an issue but may be agrivating to you.
I cut foam rubber to the size of the inside of the hatches. I stuffed them into the hatches on boat as an insulator. It worked perfectly anchored off of glaciers in Glacier Bay with the heater going. Something to consider...
I like how everything you do is so well thought out. Looks great. I thought I would add a couple of name idea for your boat; "Inspiration", "Imagination" or just "Imagine".
I've been following since day one and have thoroughly enjoyed every episode. The ad at the beginning had excellent production values and a strong message. Perhaps when the Tally Ho boys get back in town, you guys can get together an episode of Dutchess of Desire.
Novel hatch design with protective dam. You raised two issues: water ingress (leaks) and condensation. The glassed dam adds protection to the hatch seal area. The elevated, flat surface ensures a level hatch seal. What other tricks for condensation?
Lookin' good, The Boss seem to be just as much in control as The Inspector This project is impressing and you (and whoever assist you) are doing a great job
@@stevenr8606 When they sea-trialed the replica of Captain Cook's Endeavour, they were surprised to find that she could reach 8 knots. She was a typical east coast collier with a bluff broad bow and shallow draught, but, in the right conditions, could out-sail some modern cruising yachts. I doubt that she would overtake this boat though!
Why am I so happy? Because Matt's shirt looks like my shirts at the wood shop. If anyone says anything about your shirt, just say you work in a paint factory and the building exploded. Did I mention anything about that cute kitty? That cat's living in the lap of luxury. Will check out Magellan. Love you guys! PS. Fiberglass is paper mache for adults anddddddddddd, if you get that boy of yours pitching grape juice on TV, you can make millions.
Great episode!👍👍 Inspector on the job! 🤣😂🐈👍inspector is a daddy's girl!👍👍🐈🐈little man is growing bigger! Keep growing little man! 👍👍Lots of progress! Keep rolling Duracell team! 👍👍
Cutting holes in the boat? I'm in! Interesting thinking about all the ways water might enter and then thawarting that possibility. Thanks for the video. See you Friday 😁👍😁👍
Matt, You might want to refer to the Dashew's cruising boat guides now available online. Years ago I read the chapter on ventilation. I was surprised that the best airflow thru the boat (with a dodger, like your pilothouse?) was to have the forward hatch open aft, not forward. Hope it helps!
That Magellan TV included a view of the Cutty Sark in Greenwich, London, UK. The hatch breakwaters are a good idea, never seem them before. I guess the potential speeds and length of Duracell can result in green water on the foredeck. In terms of airlfow, I understood that air should be scooped up from the aft and released forward, perhaps it only applies to buses.
Ahh the piping bag! You get to do Alders 1st bday cake now Matt, no excuses 😂 shame about the orientation of the fwd hatch but I bet it will look fine all in🤞🏻. Glad to hear Evin said to wrap the edges to tie it all in, I'm by no means qualified as he is but it is reassuring that my gut feeling corresponds with his advice. Tell that inspector no looking till it's done 😂 God bless you all from Essex U.K. ❤
In terms of condensation forming on hatches, what about some sort of heated panel? I’ve seen this application a lot in bathroom mirrors. Understandably that sort of thing would present its own challenges. But it’s the exact sort of feature I could see you implementing on the boat, and would fit right in with the plethora of innovative design features you’ve already incorporated into the boat.
I learned the hard way over the years to make all the measurements and align things parallel and perpendicular with the most important step last and that is to step back and just look at the whole thing and make sure it is aesthetically pleasing. And if that doesn’t work I fall back on the kiss and wag method (keep it simple stupid and wild a$$ guess) cheers and good luck.
Defo _not arsed_ about the alignment of sail hatch... how long does anyone spend gazing at their hatches ? No-one. Absolutely superb content as usual. Xx
Put one of them animal port holes used in fences for dogs so you and your wife can see the stars and get more lighting like a sky light. I've got them animal port hole windows that look bubbles in my travel trailer when I take my cats along. With that your wife can get her skylight on your boat above your bed.
Matt: hatch bases look awesome! Great work and especially the added breakwaters around them. My only comment would be to round the forward corners of them. Smashing toes into a hard corner while gathering headsails / stowing gear, etc isn't pleasant. The inspector seemed to want to get her face & whiskers covered in epoxy today... eek!
Hi Matt, I'm sure you've already taken account of this, but will the forward side of the sail locker hatch water dam allow the hatch to fully open? If you're humping heaving things in and out of there it's useful if the hatch can open as wide as possible (i.e. well past vertical).
I wonder if you’ll want that front sail locker hatch to be forward facing so that the hatch lid is out of the way when you douse your downwind sails? Great work, the boat is looking awesome. I’m in Seattle and my Express 37 might use the same hatch as your medium sized one. I might be interested in buying it if you don’t end up keeping it.
You can fix a cockeyed hatch at no cost with a little bit of editing. "You may have noticed the hatch is at a slight angle. The design enhances the natural lines of the boat, giving it a more dynamic and modern aesthetic. It’s a nod to unconventional naval architecture, where form and function come together in a unique way."
I've never in my 40 yrs of sailing seen "condensation" dripping in the v-birth. Have seen plenty of cheap junk hatches leak rain and deck wash though. Keeping up with the seals and replacing cheap plastic hatch dogs is the key. Being able to stand on the v-berth bed and escape out of the hatch is important IMO.
"Never" is longer than the remaining lifetime of the boat. Also, The best defense against condensation on the inside of any surface is to put a water repellent on. Not perfect, but...
That little sailor is going to be an energy bomb, he is so animated. I have to ask how are you going to make the boat safe for him to run around in the first few years? Is that forward hatch really off or is it just an optical illusion. It looks good to me if you consider the curvature of a bow on the port side is very exaggerated at that point. Where you put it was really the only option.
Great jigs. Your boy is thriving. Could the “off symmetry look” of the big hatch have anything to do with collision? Collision was on port side, but that does translate to possible damage to starboard?
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I'm just impressed by how steady and deliberate Matt is in his work!
Hey, this video shows the sheer length of the boat, for the first time one gets the notion that Duracell is a big boat. It's difficult to realise the size of her from video but seeing you Matt witht he little guy puts the size of the boat into perspective.....great filming. A little late this week watching. Anyhow sending good energy your way...Neil ☘☘😊😊
Those hatch dams add strength to the deck as well so that is a clever solution with an added benefit.
Your baby boy is very cool and cute and the “ inspector “ was a bit eager today…🤣🤣🤣
I cannot believe how well behaved your little man is. With all that construction going on too. He’s a keeper for sure. Hatches look great!
Saying “he’s a keeper” about a child is hilarious
he's a pretty calm baby
@@harrishayes5120 Also "well behaved" for a few months old child is pretty weird
Heia dere! Håper å se dere i Norge engang!
Thanks for that Matt. I’ve acquired a 15 foot fibreglass X scout boat which I’m having to fit a number of hatches to what has turned out to be very not so flat surfaces. I was thinking of doing something similar to what you’ve done but you’ve helped me refine my ideas a great deal and it will make a really big difference on the quality of the job, because as we both know those things have to be perfectly flat all the leak. Really enjoying your work and lovely to see your little family growing blessings Chris.
It's super satisfying to see the glass going on and conforming to the pieces and adhering them to the boat......I've been waiting for this project to be on the water for soooooooooo long, I'm sure you know what I mean....but the build is going swimmingly can't wait till it's afloat
"Added character" Perfect!
So glad you are introducing your son to boat building……it’s never to early……before you know it he’ll be helping you!
BTW - I continue to admire your craftsmanship.
Matt, your a true boatwright and i cannot spell your wife name but her videography and music selection make for exceptionally enjoyable viewing! I cannot tell how much i look forward to your weekly video's. Stay motivated and see ya next week.
Thanks!
Your ability to build functional parts out of scrap continues to amaze me. You're a master at your craft.
Great job!
You are giving us nice ideas and techniques 👍👍
Question...
Given that the sail locker is separated from the bedroom with a hatch that opens towards the sail locker, how confident are you that in case of emergency (especially during a passage) you will be able to open it?
On a passage, wouldn't that compartment be filled with sails, dinghy, fenders etc...???
What a great way to update a classic racer. To take all that invested construction and give it new purpose. I love this work.
My boy loved his bouncy chair nice memories, enjoy guys it goes quick
Windows and hatches with single glass often produce condensation. With double and triple glazing, it is significantly reduced. Here in Sweden they are called insulating glass. Often with argon between the glasses. These are also used on buses and trains, then with hardened glass panes that can withstand heavy loads. I don't know if they exist for yachts. Så må jeg også si at barnet ser ut til å kose seg på båten.
det gjor han!
You might want to do sometihing with the hatch between the stateroom and saillocker that now opens into the saillocker. You intend this as escaperoute. however if you have put matierals in the saillocker in a hurry (ie fenders sails ropes etc) you might block the hatch. Form inside the stateroom you cannot take the obstruction away. When you need the escaperoute you are stuck.
In my opinion the hatch should open into the stateroom.
If you go with Lewmar hatches with screens, you can cut acrylic the same size as the screens to use as storm windows to stop condensation. Note that different years and models of the hatches have different radius corners.
Matt, in a previous EP, you drained a hatch cover directly from the hatch drain directly overboard through a tube to the lower and through the hull below the water line. With out an inline check valve you will find that with the action of the bow punching up and down, will drive water up the tube and into the compartment it is trying to drain and very quickly flood this area. Gil Bailey, from the land down under. Keep up the excellent content.
Such great workmanship and amazing production and narration. That makes it so enjoyable to watch.
I have basic knowledge about boats or sailing. However, im completely enthralled watching you craft and rebuild this iconic boat.
7:41 It's always a strange feeling when we hear one channel's "theme song" used as incidental music on another channel. It's the nature of the online music libraries that RUclipsrs use, but it always takes me aback (especially when it's SO familiar, yet I can't remember which other channel (usually in a different genre) used that same tune). This was one of those cases.
They ALL use yuck-tubes 🎶 🎵 because it's FREE.🙄
As a YT premium watcher and ad hater, I really enjoyed your advert for Majadmellon, love your style and the inspectors high standard's.
Awesome work everybody! Thank you for sharing
We loved every second of this video 👏
thanks!!
@@TheDuracellProject You're so welcome!
The yachting news from Italy today made the living space deck hatches for egress out of the vessel extremely important. The 56 meter s/v Bayesian sank in a storm on August 19 about 5 am. All souls on deck were able to get off prior to sinking. Those left below were trapped as the vessel heeled 90 degrees flat and sank about 15 minutes later. 6 members of the crew were trapped below in cabins that HAD NO ESCAPE HATCH to them. The autopsy report today stated 5 of them died from asphyxiation, rather than drowning. Apparently they were gathered in one cabin that was located highest containing a pocket of air. It is possible they may have been able to escape if hatches were made available in the design phase of the vessel. After this tragedy and the news today, you might reconsider the most important use of the deck hatches as being life saving devices. I doubt I would cover one up with a dingy, but rather place it somewhere not impeding emergency exit from the vessel. Good luck on your build. I really enjoy your creative ability as a true craftsman. However, I am still wondering about your aft locker and open stern to the seas. Safety must be designed into a vessel. It is not an afterthought prior to launch. Carpe Diem!
Love the character added to the boat! I say it looks great!
My sundeer has the hatch "dams" which work well. I also very much like the Bomar cast hatches on the sundeer. They are also 30 years old and starting to have problems so I am replacing them this year. They can be configured quickly and easily to open either way. Also there are support bars under the polycarbonate to add strength. Six dogs mean they dont leak
Little bloke is really chilled Matt, must be the good air there in Seattle Woods.'Amazing how well the deck core has stood up over time really well construcred. Hatches look great, too.
Great job on Durecel project. I am pleased glad you are finding uses for all the scrap pieces generated from the project to complement the build without them goi g to waste. Well done. Tks for the video & say hi to your little one for me . Just a comment on your hatch issue. I may only be an optical issue & not an angle thing , it's not a true level deck and your view may be a simple optics thing. But it's not an issue but may be agrivating to you.
💖💖💖🇦🇺 Love how you think it’s fun cutting out big holes with precision measurements….Great Job.
That is one seriously cute baby. He’s going to drive the girls wild.
And by the way, I think Spirit Of The Woods would be a beautiful name.
I cut foam rubber to the size of the inside of the hatches. I stuffed them into the hatches on boat as an insulator. It worked perfectly anchored off of glaciers in Glacier Bay with the heater going. Something to consider...
I’ve not missed a single episode , I love the way this project is 😎
I thought the comments about your boss and videographer were very nice 🥰
Twin hatch cover time lapse! Awesome! 👍👍😀😀😯😯
I like how everything you do is so well thought out. Looks great. I thought I would add a couple of name idea for your boat; "Inspiration", "Imagination" or just "Imagine".
I love a hatch above my bed - for stargazing, but also to pop my head out to check my (and neighbours) position at anchor.
I've been following since day one and have thoroughly enjoyed every episode. The ad at the beginning had excellent production values and a strong message. Perhaps when the Tally Ho boys get back in town, you guys can get together an episode of Dutchess of Desire.
Novel hatch design with protective dam. You raised two issues: water ingress (leaks) and condensation. The glassed dam adds protection to the hatch seal area. The elevated, flat surface ensures a level hatch seal. What other tricks for condensation?
Love the vibe...
Character of the boat is very important, even a good boss, videographer and inspector❤
Beautyfull work with the hatches👌👌
It's got character, all right. Nice job!
Lookin' good, The Boss seem to be just as much in control as The Inspector
This project is impressing and you (and whoever assist you) are doing a great job
this has become one of my favorite pages
"I love documentaries about *wooden* boats and how *slow* they were..." :)
I see what you did there :)
GREYHOUNDS OF THE SEA: The Story of the American Clipper Ship. We're NOT SLOW in those days.
@@stevenr8606 When they sea-trialed the replica of Captain Cook's Endeavour, they were surprised to find that she could reach 8 knots. She was a typical east coast collier with a bluff broad bow and shallow draught, but, in the right conditions, could out-sail some modern cruising yachts. I doubt that she would overtake this boat though!
Nicely done. Character is a good thing. Stay safe brother
Looks like the Inspector 😻 is a real Daddy's girl 😹😸😹❤
Why am I so happy? Because Matt's shirt looks like my shirts at the wood shop. If anyone says anything about your shirt, just say you work in a paint factory and the building exploded. Did I mention anything about that cute kitty? That cat's living in the lap of luxury. Will check out Magellan. Love you guys! PS. Fiberglass is paper mache for adults anddddddddddd, if you get that boy of yours pitching grape juice on TV, you can make millions.
Great episode!👍👍 Inspector on the job! 🤣😂🐈👍inspector is a daddy's girl!👍👍🐈🐈little man is growing bigger! Keep growing little man! 👍👍Lots of progress! Keep rolling Duracell team! 👍👍
Cutting holes in the boat? I'm in! Interesting thinking about all the ways water might enter and then thawarting that possibility. Thanks for the video. See you Friday 😁👍😁👍
I'm glad the inspector is back.
Matt that is a really smart idea for the hatch pads man, I like it very much.
Great videography on this episode. Well done.
Matt, You might want to refer to the Dashew's cruising boat guides now available online. Years ago I read the chapter on ventilation. I was surprised that the best airflow thru the boat (with a dodger, like your pilothouse?) was to have the forward hatch open aft, not forward. Hope it helps!
I refer to that book all the time. it's my favorite!
Baby sign language is awesome, if you haven't looked into it do so. Love your project. I learn something new every time.
That racer boat is getting cozy . Will see if she will be also fast.
OUR boat is coming along very well 😉
That Magellan TV included a view of the Cutty Sark in Greenwich, London, UK.
The hatch breakwaters are a good idea, never seem them before. I guess the potential speeds and length of Duracell can result in green water on the foredeck. In terms of airlfow, I understood that air should be scooped up from the aft and released forward, perhaps it only applies to buses.
Ahh the piping bag! You get to do Alders 1st bday cake now Matt, no excuses 😂 shame about the orientation of the fwd hatch but I bet it will look fine all in🤞🏻. Glad to hear Evin said to wrap the edges to tie it all in, I'm by no means qualified as he is but it is reassuring that my gut feeling corresponds with his advice. Tell that inspector no looking till it's done 😂 God bless you all from Essex U.K. ❤
I just know you guys made up with the inspector about making that joke!
_You can NEVER have too many big holes in your boat!_ ~ Captain Ahab - sailor.
In terms of condensation forming on hatches, what about some sort of heated panel? I’ve seen this application a lot in bathroom mirrors.
Understandably that sort of thing would present its own challenges. But it’s the exact sort of feature I could see you implementing on the boat, and would fit right in with the plethora of innovative design features you’ve already incorporated into the boat.
I’ll look into it
I learned the hard way over the years to make all the measurements and align things parallel and perpendicular with the most important step last and that is to step back and just look at the whole thing and make sure it is aesthetically pleasing. And if that doesn’t work I fall back on the kiss and wag method (keep it simple stupid and wild a$$ guess) cheers and good luck.
Total boat moments 🎉 the music is great....lol....love your vids.
Is the baby able to mix resin yet?
Defo _not arsed_ about the alignment of sail hatch... how long does anyone spend gazing at their hatches ? No-one. Absolutely superb content as usual. Xx
Great job on this video.
Your subtly angled forward deck hatch is a very clever design feature.
Put one of them animal port holes used in fences for dogs so you and your wife can see the stars and get more lighting like a sky light. I've got them animal port hole windows that look bubbles in my travel trailer when I take my cats along. With that your wife can get her skylight on your boat above your bed.
And you guys will of course continue videos. 😁
Love seeing my GreatGranSon! looks like he is sleepy!
He likes watching his Dad work!
He loves his daddy 🥰-janni
The baby is beautiful ❤❤❤❤. OMG
He looks so much like his dad!
Alder is getting so big!! What a great helper 🪛🔧🔩
Matt: hatch bases look awesome! Great work and especially the added breakwaters around them. My only comment would be to round the forward corners of them. Smashing toes into a hard corner while gathering headsails / stowing gear, etc isn't pleasant.
The inspector seemed to want to get her face & whiskers covered in epoxy today... eek!
Hi Matt, I'm sure you've already taken account of this, but will the forward side of the sail locker hatch water dam allow the hatch to fully open? If you're humping heaving things in and out of there it's useful if the hatch can open as wide as possible (i.e. well past vertical).
I wonder if you’ll want that front sail locker hatch to be forward facing so that the hatch lid is out of the way when you douse your downwind sails? Great work, the boat is looking awesome.
I’m in Seattle and my Express 37 might use the same hatch as your medium sized one. I might be interested in buying it if you don’t end up keeping it.
I think it's fixed now
It's just so freakin' cool to see you doing laminations like that. They always look like million $.
I guess that's just skill. 💪🏻
OMG that baby is SO CUTE!!!!
I love how you called out your mistake. Also, I couldn't tell.
Putting hands on the Inspector!
Ooooo niiiiceeeee! My fiber glassing fix for the week. 🥰🥰 BTW, you guys are so cool!
Looks great Matt don't sweat it :))
Climbing onto the bed to open or close the hatch is a pain, also climbing OUT of bed is a pain.
So maybe at the foot of the bed?
Great job well done 😮😮
You can fix a cockeyed hatch at no cost with a little bit of editing.
"You may have noticed the hatch is at a slight angle. The design enhances the natural lines of the boat, giving it a more dynamic and modern aesthetic. It’s a nod to unconventional naval architecture, where form and function come together in a unique way."
Can’t see it from my boat!
You'll still be able to see the stars through the hatch, just on an angle.
I've never in my 40 yrs of sailing seen "condensation" dripping in the v-birth. Have seen plenty of cheap junk hatches leak rain and deck wash though. Keeping up with the seals and replacing cheap plastic hatch dogs is the key. Being able to stand on the v-berth bed and escape out of the hatch is important IMO.
Matt what a rock n roll look with this sunglasses 😎 😂 definitely alternative driven
First ad on youtube I will try out…all I watch is docus!
"Never" is longer than the remaining lifetime of the boat. Also, The best defense against condensation on the inside of any surface is to put a water repellent on. Not perfect, but...
That little sailor is going to be an energy bomb, he is so animated. I have to ask how are you going to make the boat safe for him to run around in the first few years?
Is that forward hatch really off or is it just an optical illusion. It looks good to me if you consider the curvature of a bow on the port side is very exaggerated at that point. Where you put it was really the only option.
Great jigs. Your boy is thriving. Could the “off symmetry look” of the big hatch have anything to do with collision? Collision was on port side, but that does translate to possible damage to starboard?
Our motorhome hatches are double glazed to avoid condensation - you cant get marine grade hatches double glazed?
10:00, i think the insPAWctor is not happy
Good to see the Inspector is wearing PPE as an example.
Someone was trying to inspect a tad too early! 🐈 🔍
Looks great, was there a specific reason for not rounding the two front corners on the dams? Would the exposed foam core have cased an issue?
Pretty cool, Man!
Put a sealed insulated skylight in your cabin.