That windlass casing strikes me as just the right height to sit on with a morning coffee, mate. Give that hatch enough thickness to sit on daily without worrying about fatigue and you've got a winner.
Some more great work from Janet on the extended hatch. Nifty work on redesigning and shaping the windlass hatch enclosure. Same for the anchor and bow areas. Some structural and cosmetic features are nearing completion. Another few bricks in the wall.
Make that haus pipe as big as you can. The chain will jump up and down several inches. It will pound the haus pipe. Put a stainless plate between the windless hatch and the anchor rest. The chain will be jumping up and down.
Hi , I was watching you cut your hatch holes using a grinder which is fine, but you could try a ceramic jigsaw blade I have used it for years cuts fibreglass like butter also very little dust and you will follow the cut line with ease. Purchase a good make of blade though. Love the show
Thanks Steve, I have pretty much tried everything but a ceramic jigsaw blade, I will certainly look into that as I seem to have cut every day and the days is so pervasive.Cheers mate.Ross
I think you will have to Promote Janet as Captain ! She as done some magnificent work Laminating all sort of shapes and sizes, sanded half the boat inside and out? Does she want her old job back yet? lol That leaves you as the first mate Rosscoe. hahahaha xx
Is Ryobi already sponsoring you? If not, they should!!! You are one of the hardest working RUclips channels and you are probably one of the very few things that withstand more abuse than those tools... :)) Anyway, thanks for great videos. 👍
No Pavel.We have no sponsors sadly , just a guy building a boat with his family, NO tools stuff doesn't last long in this environment.They copper a hell of a life.Ross.
Here in the states it’s Thanksgiving, you know eating turkey and mashed potatoes but also thankful for another episode of life on the hulls. What ever happened to the the to do list on the wall at your house?
I did some fibreglassing of my own this week. I mixed up epoxy with some of that cotton flock, they call it microfibre here, and attached a plywood panel to the inside of my hull. Then I glassed over it. The I could screw a battery swtich and solar charger to the inside, without screwing into the hull. I was not looking forward to doing it, but it all went perfectly. Well almost. I mixed up polyester resin for the glassing over, then I realised my brush wasn't nearly big enough. I had to run around looking for a brush before the resin went off. Found one that was covered in paint. Got a bit of gloss paint in the resin but it worked anyway.
If you need a vote, mine is for a full sheet of anti-slip on top of the hatch. Don't forget to include recesses for flush latches with drainage. Keep up the hard work but save some back so you are around to sail her! :)
Nice work Rosco. I do hope your viewers realize just how much work goes into faring, sanding and finishing goes into making these modifications look like they were moulded in. You do it with such skill and make it look so easy! I know by their very nature RUclips videos compress time but your finished product is just of incredible quality!
Building a pyramid 😂 imagine sanding down those granite casing stones lol makes foam look like butter. Should make really good drainage from the bottom of the anchor locker so once the anchor is up you can fresh water rinse in the locker
If we are referencing things historically, they are in the Southern Hemisphere called an Esky or Eskies (pl). Malleys produced them in 1940s and the initial ones were metal clad. The Kiwis call them Chilly bins. Malley's are given credit for their invention (in Australia at least) and they have since gone worldwide and plasticised. Aussies needed them to keep their beer cold on the beach.
Great stuff there guys. With taking your time to think about things its mighty when it falls into place. Janet must be nearly finished her apprenticeship there as a composite Engineer. Your old quality controller Johnny would want to get the lead, and get the woodwork started
Hatch looks good Janet ! Ross, since you've already decided it's a dual usage hatch / table, why not make it so ? I mean add some shallow depressions for drinks holders in new fiberglass, or make a wood tray table with rails extending above and below to match hatch so it can't slip off, but can be carried back inside to use on counters or tabletop inside as well ?
One job at a time ,soon you will get to that last job . Rossco Janet and you are a couple amazing hard working people. I've watched from the beginning and to be honest I thought you bit off more then you could chew. You've not only proved all the Nay sayers wrong but you've impressed just about anyone who's watched the amount of hard work it takes to take on a project of this scale especially at our age makes it even more amazing. I can't wait to see you an Janet sailing this beautiful boat ,enjoying life and making great memories . One question I've had for some time are you guys planning on sailing to different places in the world like Europe or even the USA and canada.
Thanks William.We fully appreciate you watching our channel.We will likely cruise up and down our coast when the time comes, then potentially in to the Pacific , but we are certainly looking to iron out any issues and settle a bit after this project .Rossco
The other way of making that winch hatch would have been to use the opening as a mould, and make the hatch that way may have been simple process than cutting 4 corners, but I do not know.. just observing from this side. It turned out great the way you did it.
Another day.... another week ... another month has come and gone. Could you let me know if the vessel is 95% finished in "real time"? That would be awesome! Have a great week-end folks Ttfn
I reckon we are currently at 95percent.Working hard to finish, but the detail is consuming a lot of our time .We would anticipate a lauch in the first qtr next year. Cheers Rossco
smart move to finally address those hatches Ross. It just take one mistake and they can happen quickly and that's it, your screwed. I know what its like to live with chronic pain due to do a work accident, that I had no control over. Yet, I know how Chronic pain has impacted my life. I'm a blessed man I have a wonderful wife who has stuck with me through it, while most marriages don't survive what we've had to face and overcome. I give it all to the grace of God but let's put it this way, you don't want to take a risk and end up causing someone or yourself getting injured It's would be a very difficult thing to have to live with something like that, especially, something what could've been avoidable.
Fon, definately a good move, the hatches made a massive difference to the overall safety.Sadly I had a massive fall 4 weeks ago and fell into the sugar scoops hatch, 10foot whilst spraying the whole stern, belted my knee on the way down and landed on my back on a ridge of the opening.Was my birthday and spent the week with a knee the size of a basketball.Hasnt slowed me up but learnt a valuable lesson , luckily I wasn't killed tbh, or broken back Knee has to be cut open in a few weeks to remove haematoma still the size of a baseball.Sorry to hear of your accident, I imagine it has been a tough ride and a testament to your strong relationship and wonderful partner.Rossco
Yep, I work in a 28mtr dive cat years ago with drum winches.I meant to say my hatch compartment wasn't big enough and access was difficult to service the unit on the last production boat they made.I stand corrected.Ross.
how muck fall do you have for the chain in that locker? if there's not enough to hold a chain pyramid under the windless your are going to have big problems with the winch chocking itself and jamming.
❓️a DRUM WINCH " NOT BIG ENOUGH". WHAT❓️⁉️ BTW, drum winches offer a fast drop and retrival rate under power, are easy to install, and can be used with almost any type of rope and chain. Sorry, but you way wrong on winches! Savwinch Manufacturer in Tullamarine, Australia
What beautiful modifications, looks like that was the design all along.
Janet has become the master fiberglasser now. You do need a couple of tinny holders in that hatch🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼🇦🇺
Defintaly some drink holders.Janet will be onto that Job.
Wow!
That windlass casing strikes me as just the right height to sit on with a morning coffee, mate. Give that hatch enough thickness to sit on daily without worrying about fatigue and you've got a winner.
It is as robust as the deck itself, so no worries there, thanks Trane.
You keep on showing a passion for boat building that is rarely seen, an especially in fibreglass.
It wouldn't be Friday without another fascinating episode of @LifeontheHulls. Keep up the great work Rosco.
Hey Ross I liked the way you put all that progress on the sun downer table into one episode.
Some more great work from Janet on the extended hatch. Nifty work on redesigning and shaping the windlass hatch enclosure. Same for the anchor and bow areas. Some structural and cosmetic features are nearing completion. Another few bricks in the wall.
Yep Roland we are getting there with the construction.Happy with the progress.Cheers Rossco
The amount of modifications and re-engineering you are completing, its amazing to think you ever have time to sleep! Great work. Enjoying your video's
Make that haus pipe as big as you can. The chain will jump up and down several inches. It will pound the haus pipe. Put a stainless plate between the windless hatch and the anchor rest. The chain will be jumping up and down.
The skills both you and Janet show each time are fantastic. What a team!
USA calls it a "cooler" Borning 🤣🤣 Great hatch there guys, well done. She is really coming together now.
Hi , I was watching you cut your hatch holes using a grinder which is fine, but you could try a ceramic jigsaw blade I have used it for years cuts fibreglass like butter also very little dust and you will follow the cut line with ease. Purchase a good make of blade though. Love the show
Thanks Steve, I have pretty much tried everything but a ceramic jigsaw blade, I will certainly look into that as I seem to have cut every day and the days is so pervasive.Cheers mate.Ross
I think you will have to Promote Janet as Captain ! She as done some magnificent work Laminating all sort of shapes and sizes, sanded half the boat inside and out? Does she want her old job back yet? lol That leaves you as the first mate Rosscoe. hahahaha xx
You have done so much since putting the two hulls together. You’re all incredible
Looking good it is all coming together
Is Ryobi already sponsoring you? If not, they should!!! You are one of the hardest working RUclips channels and you are probably one of the very few things that withstand more abuse than those tools... :)) Anyway, thanks for great videos. 👍
No Pavel.We have no sponsors sadly , just a guy building a boat with his family, NO tools stuff doesn't last long in this environment.They copper a hell of a life.Ross.
Here in the states it’s Thanksgiving, you know eating turkey and mashed potatoes but also thankful for another episode of life on the hulls.
What ever happened to the the to do list on the wall at your house?
Well done! Top Stuff! Goodonya 🇦🇺⚓️👍
Enjoyed your videos for a rew years now. Love your quality work.
Be safe
Thanks so much great to hear from you.Rossco
That winch area turned out great. Looks like it was always like that…lol..
Wow Ross and Janet.
Very nice work, and nice that you got some hatches on the deck, we dont wont any of you to get hurt.
Take care.
All the best.
In the US, we just call it a “cooler”. I like chilly bin better though haha!
I did some fibreglassing of my own this week. I mixed up epoxy with some of that cotton flock, they call it microfibre here, and attached a plywood panel to the inside of my hull. Then I glassed over it. The I could screw a battery swtich and solar charger to the inside, without screwing into the hull. I was not looking forward to doing it, but it all went perfectly. Well almost. I mixed up polyester resin for the glassing over, then I realised my brush wasn't nearly big enough. I had to run around looking for a brush before the resin went off. Found one that was covered in paint. Got a bit of gloss paint in the resin but it worked anyway.
Every modification you've made has been an improvement.
When you think of it, that mold you bought was a good basis for a cat'. Lol.
If you need a vote, mine is for a full sheet of anti-slip on top of the hatch. Don't forget to include recesses for flush latches with drainage. Keep up the hard work but save some back so you are around to sail her! :)
I agree, one complete piece of anti slip is my preference too.Rossco
Nice work Rosco. I do hope your viewers realize just how much work goes into faring, sanding and finishing goes into making these modifications look like they were moulded in. You do it with such skill and make it look so easy! I know by their very nature RUclips videos compress time but your finished product is just of incredible quality!
It’s Thanksgiving in the states! Happy to see Life on the Hulls on deck! a happy thanksgiving 🍁🍽🦃 Ross and Co!
Building a pyramid 😂 imagine sanding down those granite casing stones lol makes foam look like butter. Should make really good drainage from the bottom of the anchor locker so once the anchor is up you can fresh water rinse in the locker
Happy Thanksgiving
From Sean Crumby in Long Beach California USAA
Just for the sake of reference, in the UK they are generally called a "cool box" :)
If we are referencing things historically, they are in the Southern Hemisphere called an Esky or Eskies (pl). Malleys produced them in 1940s and the initial ones were metal clad. The Kiwis call them Chilly bins. Malley's are given credit for their invention (in Australia at least) and they have since gone worldwide and plasticised. Aussies needed them to keep their beer cold on the beach.
Nice hatch job 😊 Incredible amount of thought that goes into this project
Thanks! 👍
Wonderful job!! Y'all are going to have a super nice vessel to sail the world in!!
I was the 1000th like! Always love watching your update. I've been watching from the beginning and excited to see you splash and sail.
Yess new vid!
Great stuff there guys.
With taking your time to think about things its mighty when it falls into place. Janet must be nearly finished her apprenticeship there as a composite Engineer. Your old quality controller Johnny would want to get the lead, and get the woodwork started
You should integrate cup holders in the windlass hatch on both sides… cheers…
Really good looking as always! When talking about safety, howcome you haven't any side rails preventing you from falling all that way to the ground?
Hatch looks good Janet ! Ross, since you've already decided it's a dual usage hatch / table, why not make it so ? I mean add some shallow depressions for drinks holders in new fiberglass, or make a wood tray table with rails extending above and below to match hatch so it can't slip off, but can be carried back inside to use on counters or tabletop inside as well ?
One job at a time ,soon you will get to that last job . Rossco Janet and you are a couple amazing hard working people. I've watched from the beginning and to be honest I thought you bit off more then you could chew. You've not only proved all the Nay sayers wrong but you've impressed just about anyone who's watched the amount of hard work it takes to take on a project of this scale especially at our age makes it even more amazing. I can't wait to see you an Janet sailing this beautiful boat ,enjoying life and making great memories . One question I've had for some time are you guys planning on sailing to different places in the world like Europe or even the USA and canada.
Thanks William.We fully appreciate you watching our channel.We will likely cruise up and down our coast when the time comes, then potentially in to the Pacific , but we are certainly looking to iron out any issues and settle a bit after this project .Rossco
were ar the cup holders in the winsch hatch 😉 nice work u 2!!! Janet and co.
Coming soon!
Nice bit o kit that winch.
You guys are a great team ! Happy Thanksgiving from Montana !
The other way of making that winch hatch would have been to use the opening as a mould, and make the hatch that way may have been simple process than cutting 4 corners, but I do not know.. just observing from this side. It turned out great the way you did it.
esky = igloo
Another day.... another week ... another month has come and gone. Could you let me know if the vessel is 95% finished in "real time"? That would be awesome! Have a great week-end folks Ttfn
I reckon we are currently at 95percent.Working hard to finish, but the detail is consuming a lot of our time .We would anticipate a lauch in the first qtr next year. Cheers Rossco
that is great news
Hey Rossco, now (at that time lol) would be perfect to rebate and fit flush deck hatches, you could get a nice price for those raised ones too?
smart move to finally address those hatches Ross. It just take one mistake and they can happen quickly and that's it, your screwed. I know what its like to live with chronic pain due to do a work accident, that I had no control over. Yet, I know how Chronic pain has impacted my life. I'm a blessed man I have a wonderful wife who has stuck with me through it, while most marriages don't survive what we've had to face and overcome. I give it all to the grace of God but let's put it this way, you don't want to take a risk and end up causing someone or yourself getting injured It's would be a very difficult thing to have to live with something like that, especially, something what could've been avoidable.
Fon, definately a good move, the hatches made a massive difference to the overall safety.Sadly I had a massive fall 4 weeks ago and fell into the sugar scoops hatch, 10foot whilst spraying the whole stern, belted my knee on the way down and landed on my back on a ridge of the opening.Was my birthday and spent the week with a knee the size of a basketball.Hasnt slowed me up but learnt a valuable lesson , luckily I wasn't killed tbh, or broken back Knee has to be cut open in a few weeks to remove haematoma still the size of a baseball.Sorry to hear of your accident, I imagine it has been a tough ride and a testament to your strong relationship and wonderful partner.Rossco
Wow, you kept that quiet Buddy, that is a real nasty trick ! And you need your knees so much for getting down there sanding !!!@@LifeOnTheHulls
The open windows and hatches are pneumonia holes now that its getting cold lol.
Getting hot here now mate, say too hot.
@@LifeOnTheHulls Brain cramp momment, lapse of memmory on you being opposite seasons as myself lol.
Drum winch not big enough for a boat that size? I've just spent 6 weeks on a 31 m steel cat that had drum winches for the anchors
Yep, I work in a 28mtr dive cat years ago with drum winches.I meant to say my hatch compartment wasn't big enough and access was difficult to service the unit on the last production boat they made.I stand corrected.Ross.
@LifeOnTheHulls all good makes more sense now mate. Drum winches are generally mounted on deck not in small under deck compartments
how muck fall do you have for the chain in that locker? if there's not enough to hold a chain pyramid under the windless your are going to have big problems with the winch chocking itself and jamming.
70cm.
What happens to the water that comes into the winch compartment thru the chain hawse hole?
One day you will plan a trip with the boat and not a planning to sand or paint.
at the rate youre going with the build, your grandchildren will be launching and sailing it after youre 6 feet under HAHAHA
Feels a bit that way. Currently 3 months from launch if I make it.
i will never understand , why all cats normally have a trampoline at the front ... for what ?????
what model of cat is it?
Biat is a Grainger design 1999.Check out lightwave 45, very similar to the older models of that as same designer.
❓️a DRUM WINCH " NOT BIG ENOUGH". WHAT❓️⁉️ BTW, drum winches offer a fast drop and retrival rate under power, are easy to install, and can be used with almost any type of rope and chain.
Sorry, but you way wrong on winches!
Savwinch
Manufacturer in Tullamarine, Australia
Think he said compartment wasn’t big enough for Drum
@user-cb2427 , he even had his naval architect draw-up planes for the build... if you were around then! 😮
BTW, I do have the screenshot of the plans.
Riss you do know you could have finished this build 5 years ago if you didn't know what you're doing.
That is very true.And then , what could I have possibly done with all my spare tine.Cheers
@@LifeOnTheHulls you know exactly what you'd be doing - trying to fix all the shit that didn't work or broke.