I think built like a brick shit house is an understatement!!! Looks absolutely amazing Rossco! I want to thank you for posting because I’m working on my house and your channel helps me more than you can imagine. I’m less than a year to getting on water myself I’d love to have a beer with you. Keep up the good work and the content is 100%!! From Florida 👍
@@castlerc you may not acknowledge or believe it, but I believe in you. I recognize your power from what you're doing on your father-in-law's catamaran. I wish you the best and hope that you can renovate this house the way you want it to be in conjunction with your wife and loved ones. agape
Just have a machinist make some low profile handles and anodize them. The first one is expensive but the next not so much with CNC. In the scheme of things it wont be crazy money. If you have a whole set made it will look super sharp for a high visibility area. Amazing job you’re doing, much respect.
Nice work Rossco you overcome and all the hard work is really paying off. Love to see an episode before you lift on weights, plan etc. Then lift day getting a weight. See how it goes against original design. Survey and all that fun stuff.
Being a cabinet maker and life long wood worker I can't express how much I love the amount of wood you are putting in your boat . It's absolutely beautiful and when you are done it's going to look amazing. Wood gives depth and warmth to any room but on a boat it's multiplied 5 fold. Your ability to see how great it's going to look with all the wood moldings and cabinets is impressive. But I love wood. As far as the bottom step ,you cant possibly see e erything and a man that doesnt make mistakes isnt doing anything. Its going to look great once you work out the few wrinkles. Cut yourself some slack this has been a major major accomplishment .
Russ what is the reason you did not extend the step all the way to the right, flush with the stub wall, so you still were able to step up to or down from the helm When the bifold was closed against the helm station. There is that triangular empty spot that could be a step. Having the trim and laminate coming together sure is making everything look finished and close too launch. 🙌 You have done an amazing job, CONGRATULATIONS CHEERS Steve h.
Oh Roscoe (FMTH) - it is just amazing the capacity and determination you have for just getting it done - even if that involves getting it redone. You are a task monster. 😀👍⛵️
Have you considered something similar to an RV handle for the bifold door? It would sit flat and you can get them with a locking mechanism. Great work on the boat, super inspiring.
You have been doing a lot of work on this Cat for sure. As to the bifold door issue(I'm coming in a little late I know), could the middle hinges be flip over so the door still swings out the same but the door panel with the handle would swing opposite toward the door opening. I just can not put a drawing in the comments.
Are your bifold doors reversible? Will the left pair with the handle flip over upside down and work on the right hand side? Then the handle sticking out preventing opening flat won't be as big of a problem until you can get a suitable replacement. Perhaps running your bottom step all the across the helm access would enable you to get up to the helm with the bifold opened. Your new door into the electrical space is brilliant! It will look so nice especially with a polycarbonate cover!
Sadly door is not interchangeable as the radius on the top and square set on the bottom.Hinges and seals are not reversible either.Thanks for the comment.Ross
All those square edges and sharp points on door and drawers really isn’t preferred on a boat though I get the ease of making 90 degree miters verses rounded moldings. Otherwise, looking good. Great progress!
I totally understand, but there has to be a compromise with the speed of getting it all done, I am softening the sharp corners a little by just bringing the sharp points.Rossco
Rossco, just a note regarding your wooden frames that you're installing around the whole boat. Have you considered saving the fine sawdust from the wood you are using as trims? If you save the fine sawdust and then mix it with glue, you can then rub the glue into all the joins of the trim work and once dried, give it a quick sanding, this will basically fill and cover up any of the small gaps that are left between the corners of your trim. This will finish off the great woodworking you're doing before janet goes hands on with the finish varnish or alike. Knowing just how much attention to detail you have done i thought it best to try suggest it to you 🤔. As always guy's 💯% 👍 🇬🇧.
Thanks Simon, I have keep some of the dust and did much it into the glue on some of my horrible mitre joins.It worked a treat, thanks for commenting and hope summer is treating you well.Ross
@LifeOnTheHulls Rossco, this is the first week of summer that it's not actually pissing down. Good old British weather, Janet will tell you that the only thing we can rely on is the weather will be crap 😂😢😅
Hi mate, i always feel sugestions are a bit obselete due to the delay of release of your posts but here goes.....for yhe surrounds could you use a different type of glue? A double surface application like the good old bear brand might eliminate the surface prep you are going through. Boat is looking amazing btw and you really look like this there is an end in sight.
I would have cut out some of the vertical out of the step above so your foot had more area with less chance of slipping off. Made a little bit of a pocket. I’m guessing those steps will be the most used steps on the boat when not on the hook. Wouldn’t want to see 1/2 of two man crew be injured with a sprained ankle while sailing. 😊
Hi Ross, can’t you put the handle on the other side now you have to get a couple of bits of aluminium to replace it only a thought probably actually thought but that’s okay sometimes silly thoughts are the solution
I ended up using thickened epoxy after some serious prep and it isn't going anywhere now. Thanks fir the advice though, that is what zi love about this youtube responses, always good things to implement from our comments section.Rossco
Since you are rebuilding that step now, why didn’t you make the first step bigger aft when the door is open. It still looks like you can’t use the step with the door open.
Have you seen 'parliament hinges'? They're wider than normal hinges, and move the hinge pin away from the surface so that you can fold a door flush against a wall. I think you're going to get tired of the door sticking out into the helm station steps, and having to move it every time you use the steps or the doorway to the saloon. It would be better if you could latch it back against the wall and out of the way, even if that requires another modification to the steps.
Hi Ross, I know you dislike using Contact Adhesive because of limiting time to manouvre bodied surfaces etc but would it be the better solution to the boding to laminates for the door surrounds?
Did I hear correctly that you are only using glue to hold wood together? if so gonna be interesting to see how it holds up when the boat is flexing out on the ocean.
Any reason why you couldn’t shift the step more aft towards the seat bulkhead? Seems ergonomically access and egress to the helm would be easier, seems awkward having it hard against the fwd cabin wall. Regardless love ya work mate
Thanks mate, I did look into moving the step aft and it created an odd approach and still would have created as much if not more work to make it right.The step as is now is actually really good and was a good solution.Always good to have another viewpoint though, that's what makes it interesting.Rossco
Just a little question , Ross . That step , could you not have simply lowered the top ? . From the video it looked to be a small difference , possibly not even noticeable . once complete . Like i said before , mate , cats are not my thing , but i do have to admit , it really is beginning to look the part . Mickey from the UK .
Thanks Mickey, the setp would have been almost 3 inches so the solution I have is a better deal in the long run. It is still big enough to walk up but has solved the problem. Thanjs for the comment though, always good to have a fresh set of eyes.
Thanks Steven, will definately use a coloured silicon on the panel to raptor joint. Have used a wood no more gaps between wood and laminex to match colour which will be stained clear when we finish the woodwork staining.Cheers mate.
Why did you not move that bottom step to the left of the stairs, as you look at them? More or less a mirror image of the original step. That silly small step is going to be a slip hazard one day. Sorry Robin
I love that door funiture, would have to install a deadltach above or below to be able to lock the cabin door though.Great looking door lock though, thanks heaps. Ross
@@LifeOnTheHulls I’ve said before mate your work ethic is outstanding, I wish you and your lady great times on the water when the beast is finished, you both deserve it .
I think built like a brick shit house is an understatement!!! Looks absolutely amazing Rossco! I want to thank you for posting because I’m working on my house and your channel helps me more than you can imagine. I’m less than a year to getting on water myself I’d love to have a beer with you. Keep up the good work and the content is 100%!! From Florida 👍
@@castlerc you may not acknowledge or believe it, but I believe in you. I recognize your power from what you're doing on your father-in-law's catamaran. I wish you the best and hope that you can renovate this house the way you want it to be in conjunction with your wife and loved ones. agape
The skill of the tradesman is not measured by his mistakes, but by how well he hides them😂
Never was a truer word spoken.
BRILLIANT..!
Very nice work Ross, especially that electrical cabinet door, awesome!
It's looking great Ross!
Just have a machinist make some low profile handles and anodize them. The first one is expensive but the next not so much with CNC. In the scheme of things it wont be crazy money. If you have a whole set made it will look super sharp for a high visibility area. Amazing job you’re doing, much respect.
Perhaps extending the first step aft to the upright make a more useful step? Nice result.
That door in a door in a door for the switch is a genius idea.
Your work has been so impressive to this point but now that door just looks outstanding!
We are so happy with these doors.Many options for having it half , full or 3/4 open to enhance the space.Thanks for watching. Rossco
Nice work Rossco you overcome and all the hard work is really paying off. Love to see an episode before you lift on weights, plan etc. Then lift day getting a weight. See how it goes against original design. Survey and all that fun stuff.
Try looking at electronic locks that only have a push button on hem to unlock the door. Some are Bluetooth and can be accessed by your cell phoone.
Thanks mate, I will look into a solution.Sounds interesting.
That electrical consumer panel is really need now
Thanks Ash, we love it.Ross
Brake a bulkhead on your boat, that’s the funniest thing you have ever said 😂😂
Too funny, I hope that never happens.
is a skilled electrician and a very modest man. May God bless him and his family.
Being a cabinet maker and life long wood worker I can't express how much I love the amount of wood you are putting in your boat . It's absolutely beautiful and when you are done it's going to look amazing. Wood gives depth and warmth to any room but on a boat it's multiplied 5 fold. Your ability to see how great it's going to look with all the wood moldings and cabinets is impressive. But I love wood.
As far as the bottom step ,you cant possibly see e erything and a man that doesnt make mistakes isnt doing anything. Its going to look great once you work out the few wrinkles. Cut yourself some slack this has been a major major accomplishment .
PVC glue works great for plastic laminate .
It’s a pleasure to watch you Ross. Your skills and talent know no bounds.
Thanks mate, appreciate your comment, all good fun. Rossco
Russ what is the reason you did not extend the step all the way to the right, flush with the stub wall, so you still were able to step up to or down from the helm When the bifold was closed against the helm station. There is that triangular empty spot that could be a step. Having the trim and laminate coming together sure is making everything look finished and close too launch. 🙌 You have done an amazing job, CONGRATULATIONS CHEERS Steve h.
Oh Roscoe (FMTH) - it is just amazing the capacity and determination you have for just getting it done - even if that involves getting it redone.
You are a task monster.
😀👍⛵️
Ohh thanks Norman , I really appreciate you watching mate. Rossco
Looking fabulous Janet and Rossco ❤😊
Thanks so much
Looking brilliant Rossco. Your OCD is paying off in spades mate🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼🇦🇺🇦🇺
Thanks Nick, my ocds are struggling in this phase to be honest.
That wiring, chefs kiss
Nothing is a mistake if you can fix it.. and you can!! Nice work !!! like the door 4 the elektrick cabinet.. !!!
Thanks buddy, the door works so well and I probably wont put another acrylic door over it is hindsight.Rossco
All the wood detailing is really nice looking !
Thanks, I appreciate that.
She is looking great!!
Always looking forward to the next episode.
She's coming along, great effort!
Thanks buddy, appreciate you watching.Ross
Have you considered something similar to an RV handle for the bifold door? It would sit flat and you can get them with a locking mechanism. Great work on the boat, super inspiring.
You have been doing a lot of work on this Cat for sure. As to the bifold door issue(I'm coming in a little late I know), could the middle hinges be flip over so the door still swings out the same but the door panel with the handle would swing opposite toward the door opening. I just can not put a drawing in the comments.
Those undeep door haldles are very usual used in the aluminium door and window manufacturers. With a minimal depth profil off 10-15 mm.
Switch Panel Door looks good. cheers bud.
Thank mate
Well done ,regards
Onya Tezza
Good episode Ross
Have you thought about securing those bifold doors when they are open? Same with the internal doors.
Yeah, I would change the handle on the door definitely.
Very flash finish Rosscoe ! People will be skeptical that you actually built it yourself, he he... at least you have the videos as proof !
I am sceptical that we have built it mate, let alone anyone else.Rossco
Are your bifold doors reversible? Will the left pair with the handle flip over upside down and work on the right hand side? Then the handle sticking out preventing opening flat won't be as big of a problem until you can get a suitable replacement. Perhaps running your bottom step all the across the helm access would enable you to get up to the helm with the bifold opened.
Your new door into the electrical space is brilliant! It will look so nice especially with a polycarbonate cover!
Sadly door is not interchangeable as the radius on the top and square set on the bottom.Hinges and seals are not reversible either.Thanks for the comment.Ross
I’ve been waiting for an hour for your video to drop. Amazing work👍👍🇨🇦
Thanks mate, slept in this Friday morning massive week of work, feeling a bit tired today.Cheers Rossco.
@@LifeOnTheHulls Napping in…………..remember you’re doing all this for our entertainment, back to work glue boy.
BLA has some good doorstops in 316 that will help to keep the doors from moving.
Thanks Robert have already looked into the BLA doorstops, cheers Rossci
All those square edges and sharp points on door and drawers really isn’t preferred on a boat though I get the ease of making 90 degree miters verses rounded moldings. Otherwise, looking good. Great progress!
I totally understand, but there has to be a compromise with the speed of getting it all done, I am softening the sharp corners a little by just bringing the sharp points.Rossco
Have you looked at some of the fancy Ute big toolbox latches?🧐
Rossco, just a note regarding your wooden frames that you're installing around the whole boat. Have you considered saving the fine sawdust from the wood you are using as trims? If you save the fine sawdust and then mix it with glue, you can then rub the glue into all the joins of the trim work and once dried, give it a quick sanding, this will basically fill and cover up any of the small gaps that are left between the corners of your trim. This will finish off the great woodworking you're doing before janet goes hands on with the finish varnish or alike. Knowing just how much attention to detail you have done i thought it best to try suggest it to you 🤔. As always guy's 💯% 👍 🇬🇧.
Thanks Simon, I have keep some of the dust and did much it into the glue on some of my horrible mitre joins.It worked a treat, thanks for commenting and hope summer is treating you well.Ross
@LifeOnTheHulls Rossco, this is the first week of summer that it's not actually pissing down. Good old British weather, Janet will tell you that the only thing we can rely on is the weather will be crap 😂😢😅
Janet just agreed, not much better here mate, has rained here for three solid years.
@LifeOnTheHulls 🫣🤣😂 beginning to think I'm either getting trench foot or it's rained way too much for my liking!!!
Hi mate, i always feel sugestions are a bit obselete due to the delay of release of your posts but here goes.....for yhe surrounds could you use a different type of glue? A double surface application like the good old bear brand might eliminate the surface prep you are going through.
Boat is looking amazing btw and you really look like this there is an end in sight.
👍👍👍👍👍
I would have cut out some of the vertical out of the step above so your foot had more area with less chance of slipping off. Made a little bit of a pocket. I’m guessing those steps will be the most used steps on the boat when not on the hook. Wouldn’t want to see 1/2 of two man crew be injured with a sprained ankle while sailing. 😊
Surprisingly the step is still very usable, I have had no issue so far but time will tell.Cheers mate Ross
Thought of a fold down hinged step possibly?
I didn't think of that but I think a solid step , even though smaller, worked well, but thanks so much for thinking if that.Rossco
Hi Ross, can’t you put the handle on the other side now you have to get a couple of bits of aluminium to replace it only a thought probably actually thought but that’s okay sometimes silly thoughts are the solution
If you use 3M 1357 contact glue to bond the laminate to the wood, you will be able to bond.
I ended up using thickened epoxy after some serious prep and it isn't going anywhere now. Thanks fir the advice though, that is what zi love about this youtube responses, always good things to implement from our comments section.Rossco
Since you are rebuilding that step now, why didn’t you make the first step bigger aft when the door is open. It still looks like you can’t use the step with the door open.
Have you seen 'parliament hinges'? They're wider than normal hinges, and move the hinge pin away from the surface so that you can fold a door flush against a wall.
I think you're going to get tired of the door sticking out into the helm station steps, and having to move it every time you use the steps or the doorway to the saloon. It would be better if you could latch it back against the wall and out of the way, even if that requires another modification to the steps.
How are you planning to lock that door open?
Hi Ross, I know you dislike using Contact Adhesive because of limiting time to manouvre bodied surfaces etc but would it be the better solution to the boding to laminates for the door surrounds?
what about a folding T handle. like what they use on truck tool boxes.
I Like that idea.
helm is the act of steering a boat not the position.
Could maybe have slid the step left to keep it bigger.
Another adapt and overcome though!
That’s a big hole Ross. Why not just have those bifold open inwards?
Couldn’t you use a 23ga headless pin nailer to fasten your door edging until the glue dries?
Can you switch the doors??? Put the door with the handle on the starboard side?
Attach your trim with 5200 or sikaflex
Thanks mate, I ended up scuffing the edges and gluing with thickened epoxy, solid as a rock now for sure.I just used what I had on hand.Rossco
Did I hear correctly that you are only using glue to hold wood together? if so gonna be interesting to see how it holds up when the boat is flexing out on the ocean.
The wood is epoxied together as is the entire boat. If the timber surrounds move it would be the least of my worries.Can't see it happening.Ross
Any reason why you couldn’t shift the step more aft towards the seat bulkhead? Seems ergonomically access and egress to the helm would be easier, seems awkward having it hard against the fwd cabin wall. Regardless love ya work mate
Thanks mate, I did look into moving the step aft and it created an odd approach and still would have created as much if not more work to make it right.The step as is now is actually really good and was a good solution.Always good to have another viewpoint though, that's what makes it interesting.Rossco
Could you move the handle to the other door panel and put a hand pull on the port side door
Sadly all of the hardware is drilled and fitted.I dud thunk of tat and wasn't to be. I will find a low profile lockset somewhare.Cheers Ross
13:14 I’m guessing you haven’t told Jan about this future project yet….😂
Just a little question , Ross . That step , could you not have simply lowered the top ? . From the video it looked to be a small difference , possibly not even noticeable . once complete .
Like i said before , mate , cats are not my thing , but i do have to admit , it really is beginning to look the part . Mickey from the UK .
Thanks Mickey, the setp would have been almost 3 inches so the solution I have is a better deal in the long run. It is still big enough to walk up but has solved the problem. Thanjs for the comment though, always good to have a fresh set of eyes.
Can you not make a recess in the inside door(of the bifold) cross piece where the handle can fit into when you open the bifold? Just asking
Haha not likely these doors were over 10grand.
Un painted ‘no more gaps ‘ goes brown and dirty in a short time. Go coloured silicone. From a painter.
Thanks Steven, will definately use a coloured silicon on the panel to raptor joint. Have used a wood no more gaps between wood and laminex to match colour which will be stained clear when we finish the woodwork staining.Cheers mate.
I thought Zack was in New Zealand. Is he back in Australia?
Ahh mate Zah and Ellen now live in Tassie after a year of living in New Zealand, Ellen and Zach just love cold places.Rossco
There must be a reason he didn't extend that step all the way to the left and make it deeper so you could step up even with the door open all the way?
Why did you not move that bottom step to the left of the stairs, as you look at them?
More or less a mirror image of the original step.
That silly small step is going to be a slip hazard one day.
Sorry Robin
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I love that door funiture, would have to install a deadltach above or below to be able to lock the cabin door though.Great looking door lock though, thanks heaps. Ross
The devil in the detail .
Sure is Paul, definately time consuming part of a project like this.Ross
@@LifeOnTheHulls I’ve said before mate your work ethic is outstanding, I wish you and your lady great times on the water when the beast is finished, you both deserve it .
I would suggest to not use a high gloss finish, it is simply too much bling. Use a satin finish.
Give up your day job mate. You can be the next world famous picture framer...🤣🤣