Take a picture of Mike's initials, blow up the size so it's postcard size and frame it to create a small picture to be displayed in the boat. (Or else maybe cut it out of the wall with a multitool and mount it/frame it?). A great talking point and also displaying history of the boat. I wonder if this same small signature is the equivalent of a great artist signing their giant masterpiece?
Janni, your angles, zoom, editing and music keep getting better Matt, the difficulty level keeps increasing. No wonder sponsors and helpers want to be part of this project
I knew him and when you pointed out the MP, I knew immediately where you were going. Actually, you remind me of him, in a number of ways. Keep going Matt.
I see La Paz was checking Matt’s execution of the screw placement, she was pleased…..that cat is a real star!!! Man, what a workout, no doubt what so ever of the strength around those windows!
You definitely need to frame and protect MP's initials - so cool, just like finding a mediaeval mason's mark when renovating stonework in an old building. It keeps the personal chain of connections that is part of the boat's essence. 😊
Matt. You should put your initials next to Mike's. He would be proud and amazed at the work you, your wife and team are doing on his boat. Bravo !@@TheDuracellProject
What never ceases to amaze me with this type of project is you're essentially building an ocean crossing, perfectly comfortable, cruising yacht, using tools and materials we ALL have access to. We could potentially all do this!
Yeah...me as well in my wood shop and machine shop...but, then...it wastes $$$. Then my better half gets involved and it turns into...: Yes, dear. You are completely right, love. Can I sleep in my bed tonight?" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I joke. My wife really does care, is not a female dog, and, for some reason, she still loves me, puts up with me, tolerates me, supports me, bred with me our son...(unholy demon crotch spawn: Demon Murphy: watch your back), loves the unending parade of fuzzy puppers, gave me the safe place to fall apart when I had to help so many across the Rainbow Bridge. Never made me feel less when I fell apart when having to say good-bye to one of my fur babies. Long story short: she reminds me when my Crohn's and then Kidney failure (NOT REMIND IN A BAD WAY)...well, let's just say that, after she reminded me that she can drive me to the ER when my R/C helicopter decided to do its own thing, when, 3 months after our son was born I was hospitalized and needed surgery, when my body faught the Crohn's medication and had my kidneys pushing me to almost end of life care: my amazing wife, innocent and corrupted, still makes my heart skip a beat--and then she has to have me sit down so I...well...let's just say her special kisses...she knows how to take care of me. And, P.S. for those of you who may think this is fake: I actually paid attention to certain documentaries on Discovery Channel: the big C is not just a "bump". It is a whole ring around...well. you know...just inside. Wedding night: "THAT is what it is supposed to be like?" Me: "May be a bit out of practice:, but I paid attention in...Biology 403..."
Wonderful episode, as always, and not nearly as exhausting as the last one! By the way 16:03 I know what I will give Cranston for Christmas this year; a nice belt (or suspenders, if he prefers) .. : ⁰ )
Your mum is an absolute gem! Time spent without her would see you weeks behind. Hope you are letting her know how much you appreciate her and dad's support.
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You should keep those scrap pieces of Duracell, cut them to smaller pieces and sell them as souvenirs to your supporters, it is high environment friendly and can get you some income. 😊 No expensas apart from half an hour a day 😊
You boys weren't working fast enough to stay ahead of mom. The filling in the windows darkened up the space. Especially with the dark material. The Mike Plant documentary is a good watch. Thanks for the video.
Super cool! I like your train of thought Matt. Going for a dream build, that will take some time. Rather than rushing the boat on the water. I 4 some reason LOVE boat builds, so please take your time! 😁Dæææææjå!
So amazing to have the whole family helping and spending time together making memories. Mom is awesome! Reminds me of my mom: not afraid to get her hands dirty, help out wherever with whatever, and not make fun of me when it comes to my fear of heights and I froze on a ladder while trying to paint the eves of my previous house. Even helped me down. 43 years old here, 37 at the time, def needed mommy to help me off the ladder. I try to laugh about the absurdity of the irrational fear (was only 5 rungs up), but mom just tells me every time: that's what moms do for their baby dumpling. (I really wish I was joking about the baby dumpling part. My wife loves rubbing that one in. 🤕 )
You are one lucky Guy having Mummy helping you wow your mum is so keen to see this boat finnshed and Sailing boat is coming along nicely I like the way you did the stern
Loved the ending, those patrons are the coolest! Oh wait that’s me. Diane and I hope and pray there are new levels of subscribers and patrons coming your way.
Really liking the windows. it definitely brightens things up and adds the feeling of extra space.. I always appreciate the level of thoroughness that appears when the person doing the work knows it will be their life on the line as the strong winds blow and the seas churn. Cheers!
I trust you Matt. Just go for it. I’d love the hull of a boat like that below the waterline!! I know I’m going to watch this 3 times!! Just joking but I’d love to come and build a narco-sub in your neighbourhood….,
Very very cool. I was going to do that on my 1983 Beneteau FIRST 42S which I've lived on since 1997. Like you I've converted her into a very comfortable but, in comparison to Dura Cell, much smaller cruiser home. When I got into the engineering of the project it frankly scared me and I backed off. Now, with modern materials and watching you I might just rethink it as doable. Great job.
Watching you, and Roscoe (Life on the Hulls) taking so much care with composites makes me shudder inside watching others. I wish you many years on Duracell
Binge watching this series for the past few days and I am totally invested! I'm commenting now to let you know that the holes in crocks are there so your dignity has a place to flow out. 😀😛
I generally take a rather dim view of hull breaching portlights. (see what I did there) But seeing what they do for the interior of Duracell, and seeing the enormous strength they are being installed with, I really like these!
Each week I will watch the current episode 3 times in case I missed some information. Your delivery is so calm and measured it is like talking with friends at the kitchen table. Also, I like your camera person/Janni clarifying things for her as well as your viewers.Does Janni edit each episode? It is perfect including the music. Seeing the "inspector" making rounds is an entertaining aside too.
Your system of BULLETPROOFING your boat is exceptional, the strength of this vessel will outlast the worst weather. Keep building this strong, I have picked up on many tips from your VIDS helping me with my total refit. Thanks The amount of work that you have in front is monsterous, and very expensive with costs of epoxy , f/glass etc etc,etc. Must be costing a fortune. Good luck with the rest of your refit. keep up your morale and achieve the boat of your dreams, no such thing as a cheap boat eh??
when you are miles from anywhere and in bad weather, your mind turns to all the repairs and patches and how well they are done, when you do it right the first time you build confidence in the boats performance and cruise/race with peace of mind....
Hi Matt and Jahni, and your salty crew, I loved the reggae vibes. I loved the fact you found Mike's initials, really cool.Looking at how she was made, Duracell is one big surfboard 😂 .. looking wicked.
Thank you for motivating me to discover the history of MP and the boat you are restoring / rebuilding for a new life. I'm sure Mike would be proud of your efforts and tranformation.
It's hard to imagine the huge amount of work you put into this. We had a 25-footer of the 80s refitted and redesigned and thought we'd be done in a year. Well, it took three... Also redid the windows with Coosa frames - but not as invisibly and neatly as you are. So once again hats off! And thank you so much for sharing. Admirable project!!! ❤
This channel and Sampson boat are my favorites. One works wooden, the other fiberglass and carbon fiber. Both are at the top of there game, building outstanding boats.
It will become a dream of a ship. Wish it was mine. But I don't have the knowledge that Matt has about building and modifying ships. I am deeply impressed by how amazingly talented Matt is. Looking forward to seeing the ship sail. But it is mega exciting to see the remodeling. Many loving greetings from Denmark...😘☀
I enjoy the attention to details and the professionalism. Your moms is a absolut G. Missing Seattle, I went to junior high in Redmond till 91' Lived in Denmark, Scandinavia ever since.
Thankyou for mentioning Mike plant and the movie Coyote. I just watched it and it gives some wonderful history of your truly unique vessel. It was a heart wrenching watch and I recommend anyone who's interested in your build to check it out.
I watched Coyote and the Mike Plant story sometime before I started watching Duracels transformation and I had forgotten the relevance of his pioneering achievements yet recently rewatched it with a more informed insight and think he would be proud of your project endeavours.
It's not so much that portlights get punched in by waves (if they do, then they are woefully unfit for seagoing). The situation to protect against is a much more testing one: It can happen when a sailing vessel is caught abeam by a serious breaking crest that the vessel is thrown sideways down the face of the wave (which by definition will be both steep and high if it has a serious breaking crest). The first part to touch the water again will probably be the keel, which trips the hull over and slams it into the trough on its side. This can impose a much more serious impact on the topsides than the breaking crest had, because it can happen that the entire panel (or portlight) is travelling square on to the surface of the solid water of the wave, which means it acts (for a short time, which is what matters) pretty much like a solid rather than a liquid, and the impact force will be in proportion to the inertia of the entire hull, rig and keel's displacement weight in freefall. Whereas a breaking crest is a mixture of water and air, backed up by air a relatively short distance back from the impact zone, and a portion the size of a portlight has relatively little inertia. The aforementioned impact force has in the past been sufficient to shear off the entire cabin top and side, in the case of even strongly built wooden boats, which is why knees and frames are so important in connecting them to the sidedeck and hull.
You boys need to step it up ,, Mom looks bored 😂😂
Many hands make light work! Plus, the emotional boost! Not unlike the "shot" in the arm that your vids provide to other builders...ie Me! Ha
Reggae vibe in this episode's music choices. Love it.
Take a picture of Mike's initials, blow up the size so it's postcard size and frame it to create a small picture to be displayed in the boat. (Or else maybe cut it out of the wall with a multitool and mount it/frame it?). A great talking point and also displaying history of the boat. I wonder if this same small signature is the equivalent of a great artist signing their giant masterpiece?
we'll preserve it somehow!
Janni, your angles, zoom, editing and music keep getting better
Matt, the difficulty level keeps increasing. No wonder sponsors and helpers want to be part of this project
I knew him and when you pointed out the MP, I knew immediately where you were going. Actually, you remind me of him, in a number of ways. Keep going Matt.
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻.
Great to see the inspector has had a look over the window design. 👌. 👍
I would enjoy an inspectors and associates especial episode
she does keep a close eye on progress.
I see La Paz was checking Matt’s execution of the screw placement, she was pleased…..that cat is a real star!!! Man, what a workout, no doubt what so ever of the strength around those windows!
Great job I like the way those windows are being installed. I think you will owe mom a lot of sailboat rides.
He’s going to be lucky if he gets to help.
You definitely need to frame and protect MP's initials - so cool, just like finding a mediaeval mason's mark when renovating stonework in an old building. It keeps the personal chain of connections that is part of the boat's essence. 😊
yes, we will preserve it for sure.
Matt. You should put your initials next to Mike's. He would be proud and amazed at the work you, your wife and team are doing on his boat. Bravo !@@TheDuracellProject
Cover it with a prism ❤
please@@mikehatch2114
@@MaShcode or a mini window into the past of it’s own…
What never ceases to amaze me with this type of project is you're essentially building an ocean crossing, perfectly comfortable, cruising yacht, using tools and materials we ALL have access to. We could potentially all do this!
With one exception,..... me
As a thank you to Cranston for all his hard work you should offer to buy him a belt 😂
Sometimes when the sawdust is falling, I think, “I should put on a mask!”😂
Usually I decide how much more I have to do, and if its not much, I don't. At that point, you're too late LOL
Yeah...me as well in my wood shop and machine shop...but, then...it wastes $$$. Then my better half gets involved and it turns into...: Yes, dear. You are completely right, love. Can I sleep in my bed tonight?" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I joke. My wife really does care, is not a female dog, and, for some reason, she still loves me, puts up with me, tolerates me, supports me, bred with me our son...(unholy demon crotch spawn: Demon Murphy: watch your back), loves the unending parade of fuzzy puppers, gave me the safe place to fall apart when I had to help so many across the Rainbow Bridge. Never made me feel less when I fell apart when having to say good-bye to one of my fur babies.
Long story short: she reminds me when my Crohn's and then Kidney failure (NOT REMIND IN A BAD WAY)...well, let's just say that, after she reminded me that she can drive me to the ER when my R/C helicopter decided to do its own thing, when, 3 months after our son was born I was hospitalized and needed surgery, when my body faught the Crohn's medication and had my kidneys pushing me to almost end of life care: my amazing wife, innocent and corrupted, still makes my heart skip a beat--and then she has to have me sit down so I...well...let's just say her special kisses...she knows how to take care of me.
And, P.S. for those of you who may think this is fake: I actually paid attention to certain documentaries on Discovery Channel: the big C is not just a "bump". It is a whole ring around...well. you know...just inside. Wedding night: "THAT is what it is supposed to be like?"
Me: "May be a bit out of practice:, but I paid attention in...Biology 403..."
Belts are an oft-overlooked fashion accessory that help to regulate unruly clothing from the south end of the department store.
Yo Matt, where are you gonna put the glass bottom, and the cannon? With each new week and each new video you’re blowing my mind, bro! Don’t stop!
Wonderful episode, as always, and not nearly as exhausting as the last one! By the way 16:03 I know what I will give Cranston for Christmas this year; a nice belt (or suspenders, if he prefers) .. : ⁰ )
In the event of a nuclear war, Duracell would make an ideal bunker. Great work and fascinating to watch
Your mum is an absolute gem! Time spent without her would see you weeks behind. Hope you are letting her know how much you appreciate her and dad's support.
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 noticed that the first time I saw her!!
We love Coosa! This project is simply inspiring. Every part of it. Thank you, thank you, thank you, to both of you and all who help you.
thanks for watching! it helps!
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Great job Matt and the team. Well done for honoring Mike Plant and his contribution to sailing.
I LOVE that Mum and friends come by and help, again and again, shows a lot of love and as I said in an earlier episode, it builds memories for life
*it works both ways!!
You should keep those scrap pieces of Duracell, cut them to smaller pieces and sell them as souvenirs to your supporters, it is high environment friendly and can get you some income. 😊 No expensas apart from half an hour a day 😊
You boys weren't working fast enough to stay ahead of mom. The filling in the windows darkened up the space. Especially with the dark material. The Mike Plant documentary is a good watch. Thanks for the video.
Your Mom takes the prize. What a stalwart teammate she is. Very fortunate to haave her. Enjoy your craftsmanship and ingenuity.
Super cool! I like your train of thought Matt. Going for a dream build, that will take some time. Rather than rushing the boat on the water. I 4 some reason LOVE boat builds, so please take your time! 😁Dæææææjå!
Wow, for an inexperienced on the matter it was very unexpected to see the holes being made and then closed again 😮
Two thumbs up for mom!
I'm in awe of your skills and the conversion of Druacell, and your Mom is an awesome assistant. Everyone needs a mom like her.😊
Really like the way you're bonding the windows in ... this makes so much more sense than just sika!
Your energy is boundless! I am enjoying then build process! You even have me thinking about installing two headlights in my boat!
So amazing to have the whole family helping and spending time together making memories. Mom is awesome! Reminds me of my mom: not afraid to get her hands dirty, help out wherever with whatever, and not make fun of me when it comes to my fear of heights and I froze on a ladder while trying to paint the eves of my previous house. Even helped me down. 43 years old here, 37 at the time, def needed mommy to help me off the ladder. I try to laugh about the absurdity of the irrational fear (was only 5 rungs up), but mom just tells me every time: that's what moms do for their baby dumpling. (I really wish I was joking about the baby dumpling part. My wife loves rubbing that one in. 🤕 )
When your laminating vertical.
Put a bit of silica in the epoxy. And the fiberglass will stick to the surface.
All I can say is your Mom is awesome. A lucky son.
You are one lucky Guy having Mummy helping you wow your mum is so keen to see this boat finnshed and Sailing boat is coming along nicely I like the way you did the stern
You're doing the old girl justice. You will end up with a special home after all is done. ❤
Loved the ending, those patrons are the coolest! Oh wait that’s me. Diane and I hope and pray there are new levels of subscribers and patrons coming your way.
our patrons are pretty cool 😊
Very good workmanship! I’d like to pay you a visit.
Your skills amaze me, can't wait to see the final windows!!!!
Really liking the windows. it definitely brightens things up and adds the feeling of extra space.. I always appreciate the level of thoroughness that appears when the person doing the work knows it will be their life on the line as the strong winds blow and the seas churn. Cheers!
just watched "Coyote", thanks for the recommendation! its almost a must watch if you follow this channel, great story and how cool you have Duracell!
I trust you Matt. Just go for it. I’d love the hull of a boat like that below the waterline!!
I know I’m going to watch this 3 times!!
Just joking but I’d love to come and build a narco-sub in your neighbourhood….,
You must save Mike Plants initials!
What an amazing addendum to Duracell!
we will!
I watched the documentary and the owner of the Duracell. Wow! Very interesting.
Insane amount of work but very nice end result.
Watched Coyote tonight ! I was pretty cool to see Duracell being designed and raced . Good Doc , definitely worth a watch . Love the series!
Watched the Mike Plant documentary. Extraordinary guy. It was really cool seeing Duracell go into the water for the first time
Another great episode, content, music, editing bang on! 😊
it's good that someone has help, great mom, good work 💯 sztos
Very very cool. I was going to do that on my 1983 Beneteau FIRST 42S which I've lived on since 1997. Like you I've converted her into a very comfortable but, in comparison to Dura Cell, much smaller cruiser home. When I got into the engineering of the project it frankly scared me and I backed off. Now, with modern materials and watching you I might just rethink it as doable. Great job.
Watching you, and Roscoe (Life on the Hulls) taking so much care with composites makes me shudder inside watching others. I wish you many years on Duracell
Cant wait! Love this channel the most.
I am like a little kid waiting for the every next episode! God help you! It is such a great work and so ambitious project! You are the best!
Binge watching this series for the past few days and I am totally invested! I'm commenting now to let you know that the holes in crocks are there so your dignity has a place to flow out. 😀😛
I really appreciate you taking us along on this project :-) Awesome work!
Stoked. The windows are going to look awesome. It would be great to see MP back onboard someday
MP onboard will be very difficult 😞
sadly, Mike Plant was lost at sea
Amazing display of skills.
I generally take a rather dim view of hull breaching portlights. (see what I did there) But seeing what they do for the interior of Duracell, and seeing the enormous strength they are being installed with, I really like these!
We're gonna cut a hole so we can refill the holes super strong so we can cut a stronger hole! The effort going in is simply amazing
And the award for Best Mom in a supporting Role goes to…..
Each week I will watch the current episode 3 times in case I missed some information. Your delivery is so calm and measured it is like talking with friends at the kitchen table. Also, I like your camera person/Janni clarifying things for her as well as your viewers.Does Janni edit each episode? It is perfect including the music. Seeing the "inspector" making rounds is an entertaining aside too.
hi Paul, yes i do all the editing. Thanks for watching! -Janni (Matt and I are married).
what would you do without your mums help ,it great to see😄😄🥰🥰🥰
So practical and impressive, SALUTE!!!!
Your system of BULLETPROOFING your boat is exceptional, the strength of this vessel will outlast the worst weather. Keep building this strong, I have picked up on many tips from your VIDS helping me with my total refit. Thanks The amount of work that you have in front is monsterous, and very expensive with costs of epoxy , f/glass etc etc,etc. Must be costing a fortune. Good luck with the rest of your refit. keep up your morale and achieve the boat of your dreams, no such thing as a cheap boat eh??
thank you, Rick. And thanks for watching-it's thanks to our viewers and patrons that we are affording this so far.
when you are miles from anywhere and in bad weather, your mind turns to all the repairs and patches and how well they are done, when you do it right the first time you build confidence in the boats performance and cruise/race with peace of mind....
I’m so impressed with the quality of your renovation, loving this channel 100%
Hi Matt and Jahni, and your salty crew, I loved the reggae vibes. I loved the fact you found Mike's initials, really cool.Looking at how she was made, Duracell is one big surfboard 😂 .. looking wicked.
Besides the building and projects, I love the choices of background music as well. Thank you
Thank you for motivating me to discover the history of MP and the boat you are restoring / rebuilding for a new life. I'm sure Mike would be proud of your efforts and tranformation.
Like the window work . Boats looking badass . Shes gonna be a fast one
Beautiful work as always!
Great job guys.
your mom is a trooper. you are very lucky to have her.
It's hard to imagine the huge amount of work you put into this. We had a 25-footer of the 80s refitted and redesigned and thought we'd be done in a year. Well, it took three... Also redid the windows with Coosa frames - but not as invisibly and neatly as you are. So once again hats off! And thank you so much for sharing. Admirable project!!! ❤
Looks great Matt. Those windows will add so much liveability to the interior.
Thank you for sharing.
More progress! Looking sharp! Keep rolling Duracell team! 👍👍
This channel and Sampson boat are my favorites.
One works wooden, the other fiberglass and carbon fiber.
Both are at the top of there game, building outstanding boats.
thank you. Leo's project is right down the road from us. his channel inspired us!
It will become a dream of a ship. Wish it was mine. But I don't have the knowledge that Matt has about building and modifying ships. I am deeply impressed by how amazingly talented Matt is. Looking forward to seeing the ship sail. But it is mega exciting to see the remodeling. Many loving greetings from Denmark...😘☀
Amazing work! And the music is a great accompaniment to the work.
Very interesting. What a hard job!
I enjoy the attention to details and the professionalism. Your moms is a absolut G.
Missing Seattle, I went to junior high in Redmond till 91' Lived in Denmark, Scandinavia ever since.
You will love Idaho. I enjoy watching your videos. Simple with lots of information, with inspiration. Keep up the great work!
The inside is turning out great, can't wait for next week's video
Thankyou for mentioning Mike plant and the movie Coyote. I just watched it and it gives some wonderful history of your truly unique vessel. It was a heart wrenching watch and I recommend anyone who's interested in your build to check it out.
Windows are going to look great. The music on this video was awesome.
Nice strong plan for the window installation……great explanation and team work…💖💖💖🇦🇺
That was a very informative video to watch good teamwork Loved it thank you
Love the windows!
outstanding guys ,,xx
Looking forward to see how these windows turn out when you have them finished. Definitely some great ideas happening in this video.
I watched Coyote and the Mike Plant story sometime before I started watching Duracels transformation and I had forgotten the relevance of his pioneering achievements yet recently rewatched it with a more informed insight and think he would be proud of your project endeavours.
Reggae rastafari 🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🚬🚬🚬🪴☀👍👍👍
Great video
Love it keep it up as always 💘
I hope you are damn great to mom and dad for their time in helping you guys on this project 👍😎
Matt's parents are indeed pretty great! And yes, he's good to them too :) -Janni
At 8:04 you can see a cross-eyed frowny face in the holes and texture under the doorway.
teamwork👍
Something I do not doubt the ability, drive and integrity to accomplish the completion of this project. Go Duracel, and Matt, til fruition.
Wonderful and informative video! You must have enough footage of La Paz "the boat inspector" to make an episode. Please consider! 🐱
It's not so much that portlights get punched in by waves (if they do, then they are woefully unfit for seagoing). The situation to protect against is a much more testing one: It can happen when a sailing vessel is caught abeam by a serious breaking crest that the vessel is thrown sideways down the face of the wave (which by definition will be both steep and high if it has a serious breaking crest). The first part to touch the water again will probably be the keel, which trips the hull over and slams it into the trough on its side.
This can impose a much more serious impact on the topsides than the breaking crest had, because it can happen that the entire panel (or portlight) is travelling square on to the surface of the solid water of the wave, which means it acts (for a short time, which is what matters) pretty much like a solid rather than a liquid, and the impact force will be in proportion to the inertia of the entire hull, rig and keel's displacement weight in freefall.
Whereas a breaking crest is a mixture of water and air, backed up by air a relatively short distance back from the impact zone, and a portion the size of a portlight has relatively little inertia.
The aforementioned impact force has in the past been sufficient to shear off the entire cabin top and side, in the case of even strongly built wooden boats, which is why knees and frames are so important in connecting them to the sidedeck and hull.
Matt, I think that you have the coolest mom in the world.