CATAMARAN BUILD - The Dry Fit - Moving 38 ft (12m) Panels by Ourselves (MJ Sailing

CATAMARAN BUILD - The Dry Fit - Moving 38 ft (12m) Panels by Ourselves (MJ Sailing - Ep 180)

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Now all the pieces are with us, it's time to give the boat a dry fit before we can think about glassing in bulkheads, or bonding the components together.
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One of the biggest issues is the side hull, which is resting with its flange underneath the hull. Once we can get that up and over, we can bolt the two together. But working with pieces over our heads which weigh 300 pounds? (150kg) We have to come up with lots of interesting ways to manage doing that with just the two of us.
We also go through the effort to make sure the hulls are properly aligned, which means moving the port side hull forward *just a touch*. Once have made the measurements (in metric) that everything is where it is supposed to be, we use a water level to make sure both hulls are level with each other.
We hope you enjoy!
Much love from Annapolis!
Jessica, Matt & Georgie
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Videos made by Jessica, featuring Matt and Georgie.
00:00 - How Our Boat Will Come Together
04:23 - Intro
04:52 - Moving Our 800 lb Hull Forward
07:24 - Sitting the Hulls Properly In The Forms
08:15 - Why It's Not Coming Into Place
10:30 - Dry Fitting the 300 Pound Hull Side
14:15 - After Multiple Maneuvers - Success!
16:52 - Water Will Always Find Level
18:29 - Closing
Music:
Beer, Beards & BBQ - Rockin' For Decades
Compadre - Tigerblood Jewel
Toxic Love - Lvly
Camera equipment used:
- Panasonic Lumix GH5
- Shure VP83F shotgun microphone - amzn.to/2rsIHLL
- GoPro Hero8 -
Previous Boats:
1983 Trisalu 37 - custom aluminum, built in Quebec (Elements of Life)
Where we've been: 2.5 year refit in Indiantown, Florida; Abacos, Bahamas; St. Barth's; St. Maarten; Antigua; Saba; Azores; Ireland; Scotland; Norway; England
1989 Sabre 34 Targa (Serendipity)
Where We Sailed Her: U.S. - Bahamas - Jamaica - Cuba - Cayman Islands - Honduras - Guatemala - Belize - Mexico - Bermuda - Azores - Madeira - Canary Islands - Sint Maarten - BVI's - USVI's
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@neillambton4065 3 жыл бұрын

I build aircraft interiors for a living, galleys, wardrobes, overhead bins etc, and when i`m prepping a carcass, or even a substructure, i ALWAYS like to do a dry fit, to make sure it goes together properly so there are no issues when wet but curing adhesive is applied. Dry fitting saves a lot of hassle later on.

@chefevilee9566 3 жыл бұрын

See this is the best thing about this build. For us the viewers. We get to receive all your experience. But then like what you’ve done wrong and what you’ve done right we get all that info also. Plus this company having an engineer on hand that you can talk with while you’re building. Wow! I would really love to get all my people to do this.

@24emerald 3 жыл бұрын

The manufacturer couldn't have hoped for a better promotional video. If Jess and Mat can pull this off ... outside under a tent on a compacted gravel floor... It will be a testament to this new kit approach for the company.

@treasurecoastgypsy 3 жыл бұрын

As a retired firefighter, i would strongly suggest you source some large fire Extinguishers, that can extinguish the flammable materials ( adhesives , solvents etc) .Get a dedicated fire retardant storage locker for said flammable materials, get couple fireproof dedicated rag disposal containers. Is the shed sprinklered ? Take care

@johnmchardy1229 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting the lounge room observers comments. Of course you would have to bond the parts. I worked for a company called Plylite in New Zealand when I lived there as a young person. I built speedboats in fibreglass there. I mean no offence to anyone just a chuckle and observing and enjoying the rich tapestry of Humanity. I am always impressed especially in the US how a lot of people seem willing to help with such projects. Lovely. 🤓

@nickcooper14 3 жыл бұрын

Great work guys, you can’t beat a water level, more reliable than a laser.👍🏼👍🏼

@geraldthomas9253 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a 45 year construction professional with degrees in engineering, and I can tell you that we "dry fit" everything. Frankly, it's so necessary that things are built so they must be dry fitted together prior to final assembly. I realize it's a little late, but the simple method we employ to accomplish squaring things is to cross tape it. Once it's parallel, we pick two points that are equal length, the further apart the better, then we simply take a cross measure from both locations. When both measurements are equal, the item is square. This system is absolute and I'm sure it was used during the construction of the Pyramids in Egypt. Finally, as someone who's been working longer than lasers, I can tell you straight out that the water level is more accurate than a laser. A laser can only get within 1/8" at best, due to the width of the laser and length of receiver. A water level is accurate to within 1/64" because that's the height of the surface tension as it climbs up the sides of the tube. I've used water levels to level structures a 1/2 mile long, which isn't something a laser is even capable of.

@MrLikeke 3 жыл бұрын

I call it measuring the diagonals. Thinking in triangles, its measuring the hypotenuse. It's an easy, fast, accurate method. Being parallel does not ensure true because the form could still be wracked. Truing right angles wherever they can be imagined is the key. The 'curve' in water in a conduit or vessel is called the meniscus and is constant for a given liquid, therefore can be used for an accurate measurement. I use a water level from time to time. And it works around corners! (out of line of sight)

@pbcrisp4373 3 жыл бұрын

Hoorah! for WATER LEVELS!!! those are my favorite.

@pbcrisp4373 3 жыл бұрын

I recommend a Bucket / Reservoir...with two tubes leading from it... NOT a single tube that gets moved around. The large amount in the Reservoir (2+ Gallons) will move up and down 1/1000 of an inch as you move the tubes around. Research this a bit. Water levels deserve a reservoir.

@ZaphodsPlanet 3 жыл бұрын

Holy crap.... this is already making everything you did on the aluminum boat easy.....LOL.

@rogerbayzand4455 3 жыл бұрын

We used that adhesive to attach the GRP deck beams to my last cat, we did destructive testing and found the the GRP failed before the glue joint was reassuring but it did not stop us adding some GRP tabbing! I am glad to say the vessel has been in commercial use for 21 years and still going strong.

@rickhofbauer3661 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid, Good to see a water level in action better than a transit and don't need three people to accomplish your task. Used it a lot when I was a swimming pool installer and landscaping.

@electronicsworkbench 3 жыл бұрын

Could we be witnessing the building of Elements D'eux perhaps? A twin hull for two wonderfully fun-to-watch people!

@sailingsegundo4644 3 жыл бұрын

Hi guys I'm a long time subscriber. Do not watch much diy because I have been doing it my self for ever. But this has my interest This is going to be A LOT of Work.

@MitchellEdwards222 3 жыл бұрын

This is one of the most interesting things I've ever seen on KZfaq.

@garyfairbrother5532 3 жыл бұрын

I am gaining confidence in your abilities with each episode. This first step is one that will haunt until the last step if inaccurate as I’m sure you must know judging by your patience and determination to get it exactly right (even without all the space, concrete floor, cranes and lifts to make it easier physically). I guess my skepticism was based on such a fresh faced, starry eyed couple taking on such an enormous task. If the world was filled with cautious folks like me it wouldn’t be nearly as advanced and certainly much less exciting. Thanks for sharing all the trials, tribulations, and victories.

@VAdu56 3 жыл бұрын

I think I will have cemented the concrete blocks which are the reference base to be sure to keep the level in all places during all the construction and assembly ... !!

@geraldhenrickson7472 3 жыл бұрын

I have not been reading comments on this and the last video. I can only imagine the expertise and suggestions coming your way. Hang in there! Thanks for the videos on this build.

@donfults1 3 жыл бұрын

SO, SO, SOOO FREAKING COOL!!!! This has to be a first on KZfaq. I'm loving this... being a hardcore DYI'er this is such a thrill to watch!!!

@JagLite 3 жыл бұрын

Magnificent! I see this is the future build technique to be able to offer kit boats that will sell more boats, and see more boats completed. Design the boat to be easily and accurately assembled in a relatively short time. I would like to suggest that you raise the cradles a bit more to put the bridge deck above head height. I mean the stiffeners under the bridge deck should be at least 6'-6" from the ground. You and everyone will be constantly walking back and forth under there and it is frustrating to have to duck a little every time. It is a small detail that can drive people crazy. From watching the video it appears that it is not high enough. It is so exciting to watch, I can't imagine how excited both of you must be!

@flyinggybe2113 3 жыл бұрын

You may want to consider obtaining a sheet of 1/2" thick 3 lb density core foam (softer than the standard 5 lb density boat building core foam) to cut into small pieces and use as padding between the bottle jack planks and the hull. The 3 lb density core foam will compress a little to match the hull curve so as to not point load the hull panels as much when jacking. The foam will also help protect the hull finish from scratches and gouging.

@grantwes 3 жыл бұрын

Ooo the Joys of Explaining what you’re doing in real life to people thousands of miles away watching on a 3 inch screen.

@MJSailing 3 жыл бұрын

😂👍

@Neilhuny 3 жыл бұрын

Haha! Nice contrast to what I just wrote! (I switched to a big telly)

@billkaroly 3 жыл бұрын

6 inch screen here

@jamesstratton3763 3 жыл бұрын

75" TV here

@Neilhuny 3 жыл бұрын

@Christopher Tysen Henriksen lol, James Stratton made me laugh, then you doubled it

@chrisblore6385 3 жыл бұрын

By the time your finished. With Matts detailed descriptions. I feel I’ll be able to build one. It’s enjoyable to see it come together.

@paulspanja6137 3 жыл бұрын

Pro tip, when using the water level method use some food coloring for the water to make it easier to read.

@MJSailing 3 жыл бұрын

Everyone says that, but I've never had an issue seeing just plain water.

@calvincarter8999 3 жыл бұрын

Hey thank you very much for replying so quickly.. I've been watching you'll from the beginning of your start and I've truly injoyed watching you grow in so many ways ,and watching you'll travel all over.. enjoyed watching all the rebuild on your alumni boat and HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS BUILD TO BEGIN FOR YOU BOTH...I ASKED ABOUT THE OTHER ITEMS SURELY I'M NOT COMPLAINING OR ANYTHING NEGATIVE AT ALL.. BUT VERY CURIOUS ABOUT WHERE OR IF THEY WERE OTHER PANELS.. OH HOW I WISH THAT YOU'LL WERE A BIT CLOSER YO ME HERE AS I'M RETIRED AND I WOULD TRULY LIVE TO HELP YOU BOTH ON THIS IF YOU ALLOWED IT.. BEST WISHES WITH THIS BUILD

@JagLite 3 жыл бұрын

By "other panels" do you mean the parts that will be in the second container?

@Archer11ca 3 жыл бұрын

Your explanation was very clear, to the people that don’t understand dry fitting and think that those bolts were all you were going to need, thank you I haven’t laughed that hard since the whole pandemic started.

@bkackman 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is getting exciting! Getting everything exactly where it's supposed to be with just muscle, come alongs, and brains. Impressive work you two do together. I'm enjoying watching this and you're doing a fabulous job highlighting what and why you're doing.

@jenniferpierson9752 3 жыл бұрын

Kudos to you guys. I am excited to watch the process. We own an old fiberglass cat, Prout Quest, so,very different kind of build! Thanks for sharing the process.

@pierremitham2964 3 жыл бұрын

Great work! A few drops of food colouring in your water level makes the task much easier !!

@jonnorousseau3096 3 жыл бұрын

Looking great, the superstructure will go together very quickly but then comes all the fiddly bits, just a suggestion for a water level, add some food dye to the water, it's easier to see in a clear tube, this manufacturing and assembly process is awesome, Ikea flat pack catamaran, super easy and super strong, those mid hull flanged joints along with the integral bulkheads makes for a very strong hull. I'd still have my chined steel Van De Stadt 34' though, mostly because I could never afford a boat like that. Looking forward to the rest of the build

@dougphillips5811 3 жыл бұрын

I always love watching Jess"s face when Matt gets in to one of his detailed explanations,Its awesome that the boat is finally getting built.

@Flynghi 3 жыл бұрын

Yup! You can totally tell she’s somewhere else lol. And I’m the nerd listening to him and understanding everything he’s explaining.

@mattjohnson6716 3 жыл бұрын

I believe she's thinking "Oh great. I'll have to listen to this a second, third, and forth time when I'm editing this video" :) -Matt

@Neilhuny 3 жыл бұрын

@@Flynghi I certainly don't understand everything and am impressed that you do. Glazing over and switching off is perfectly reasonable, especially from one's partner, but I love watching someone passionate about what they are doing. It almost doesn't matter what their passion is - bird watching, carpentry, yacht construction, mathematics, history, dog training or pursuit of esoteric particles in physics; love of what you do is infectious! It helps if we, the viewer, likes the result, at least

@MJSailing 3 жыл бұрын

He's completely right! 😂 Whenever he's talking I'm thinking in my head "Ok, which part of this os going to make the video, and which part is going to be edited out".

@leebenson4874 3 жыл бұрын

@@mattjohnson6716 I think I see it more like (God I Love this Man).

@kentwhaley6500 3 жыл бұрын

Just started watching this looks like fun. I admire your ambition.

@jasongrinnell1986 3 жыл бұрын

Dry fitting is the forgiving process. The moment you apply the adhesive it gets real. Best of luck and don’t forget to have fun.

@MJSailing 3 жыл бұрын

And that is a day we're going to have extra hands on board as well as extra mechanics (possibly a gantry?). 😉

@jasongrinnell1986 3 жыл бұрын

@@MJSailing absolutely! If I lived closer I most definitely would donate my time to help.

@leebenson4874 3 жыл бұрын

@@jasongrinnell1986 Are in better health!!

@brucesinclair2981 3 жыл бұрын

It appears that you need a bigger tent. If you are going to tape the bows on you will need to do this early, then you can't close the doors unless youodify them It seems that you have room at the rear. My be you need to move the parts in further before it's too late. I'm enjoying your video s and your efforts

@fxpthl 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for walking some of us through the process again because, you’ve got to admit, while not rocket science, it does take a bunch of brain cells to figure it out! This project will no doubt create more sales for the manufacturer, thanks to you kids, and create a lot less nervousness all the way around.

@Archer11ca 3 жыл бұрын

My father taught me years ago, measure twice cut once, watching this series really brings that point home.

@wkw4095 3 жыл бұрын

I'm amazed at the work the builder had to do to make this project work. I wonder how this is cost effective even with the IKEA approach. Jeez.....even if you fit, glue the exterior and build the entire interior yourself, materials are so expensive here in the US now and I predict (everybody predicts) the prices and inflation to skyrocket soon. Heck, I have the tools, time and skill to do some jobs and I just find it more cost effective on so many levels to buy it completed. I'll support you with comments and a big thumbs up....your channel got very very interesting and I think i'll learn more than I can imagine.

@philipwilkin1975 3 жыл бұрын

The good old water level, thousands of years old, but still useful today, well done guys, I AM super excited to watch this build.

@ronaldwarren5220 3 жыл бұрын

The phrase, "Whatever floats your boat comes to mind"

@quarlow1215 3 жыл бұрын

Once you got those right they sure looked proper. Nice. If you tint the water in the level it makes it way easier to see. A bit of red food coloring or even a splash of coke works good.

@sjd9214 3 жыл бұрын

Following your build from the Philippines which is not too far away from Vietnam 😉

@pga99fxst 3 жыл бұрын

You guys are great and have followed you for years now. The water level was a very interesting point and had not seen that before. Your patience and determination are awe inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

@allanstraughan1393 3 жыл бұрын

I am impressed with this entire process. You have quite a project on your hands! I am following with interest.

@24emerald 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, we all are... I feel so bad for them not having a perfectly flat concrete assembly room floor.

@steveturansky9031 3 жыл бұрын

Sure wish I had the youthful energy to take on a huge project like this. I can't wait to see your progress every week.

@stephentuttle4737 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that you are taking the time and effort to make sure the panels are aligned properly prior to embarking on the next steps. This effort will pay off big time as you continue the project. Even so, I am sure that you will be facing additional challenges as you proceed.

@haydenwatson7987 3 жыл бұрын

Looking great. A couple of comments. When you are using a water level, it is imperative that there are no bubbles in the line. Even a partial bubble will make it inaccurate. I prefer to use a larger diameter line to reduce friction in the tube. The other comment is rather than pushing and pulling, you will be more controlled if you rig up a block and tackle to make small adjustment. Keep up the good work, really enjoying the videos.

@mattjohnson6716 3 жыл бұрын

There are no good anchors to pull from (on the boat or ground). The time spent making them for a one time use doesn't make a lot of sense when pushing works just fine. -Matt

@pickledpigknuckles6945 3 жыл бұрын

thank God no one tried to convince you two that you couldn't do this. ya'll just trudging along and learning just in time no need to be expert boat builder up front just Learn as you go are ya'll building the 42PC or the 42SC

@TRAVIS-L 3 жыл бұрын

I think it’s awesome what you guys are doing big task

@telepater 3 жыл бұрын

Love the dual thumbs up and smiles at 12:20

@p-dubya 3 жыл бұрын

For all the comparisons to you, Matt, as Bob Vila from This Old House, there is one very HUGE distinction... While just as helpful as any side kick, Jess is WAAAYYYYY cuter than Norm Abram!! 😄. Good job,, you two!! 👍🏼

@leebenson4874 3 жыл бұрын

As a kid, I built 100's of model's. As a young adult, I assembled 100's of RC aircraft. As a middle aged adult, I help with the construction of some of the most advanced composite projects that the U.S. Defense Contractors have constructed up to the 2010's. Being retired now for 6-7 yrs and back to my first love (RC Aircraft) the project is of great interest for me. This is going to be FUN!!! Good Luck you to!! P.S. Jessica, Looking sweet girl!!

@patraic5241 3 жыл бұрын

Setting up and joining for the major hull pieces is 95% preparation and 5% execution. You guys got this as long as you take your time. 🙂

@MJSailing 3 жыл бұрын

We'll be moving on to other projects in future videos, but trust us when we say that basically every single day we're still going back and measuring to make sure everything is properly spaced and level. 😃

@patraic5241 3 жыл бұрын

@@MJSailing Yup. A cold night and a hot day can really make a difference. Remeasuring bordering on paranoia is definitely called for. 😁

@MikeStJohn-so4sl 3 жыл бұрын

Impressive level of detail!!! I am really looking forward to following the process! Wish I could just pop by to help but sitting in Denmark makes it a bit tough!!! Cool with the water hose leveling. Never seen that before!!! Fair winds during the build! Mike from Stormsvale

@wallywombat164 3 жыл бұрын

You are doing a great job Jess and Matt. When i was a kid i couldn't even handle a mechano set.

@svcarlinabyandlarge1134 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like all those years of building this model race cars and airplanes really paid off. ;-)

@larrymacaluso9051 3 жыл бұрын

So the journey of building begins, it's coming together nicely. A suggestion using the water level, if your going to be requiring it often, it will be easier to read if you put some food coloring in the water, say red or blue.

@captainswjr 3 жыл бұрын

Be careful of food coloring staining the tubing. Test first since it's the easiest way. If the tubing takes a stain, maybe try non-toxic antifreeze in a nice orange? :)

@leebenson4874 3 жыл бұрын

@@captainswjr are you could use cooling fluid for PC water cooling loops

@davidhendrie6935 3 жыл бұрын

This reminds me of when I took on the project of my own catamaran. She's prototype #1 of a design that didn't make it to market. A "demountable" design where she can be dismantled for transportation on a flatbed trailer. But the only pieces I ended up keeping were the two stripped out hulls and the fibreglass shell of the main beam! Everything else was redeigned and replaced. However, I had the benefit of renting a corner in a large industrial unit with a flat concrete floor. But I did exactly as you did to get the hulls and rebuilt main beam level and square in 3 dimensions. We took a whole day with lasers and levels, but nailed it. Compression, main and aft beams are level to each other. Centre lines at bows and tramsoms are within 2mm and diagonals from bow to opposite transoms are within 3mm. Not bad for no forms or jigs, just jacks, blocks and wedges and a bunch of poles stuffed under the gunwhales! 😁

@mattjohnson6716 3 жыл бұрын

The hard part is knowing when close is enough. We are at similar tolerances to what you've listed - and we know it will make no difference once built - but there is always the nagging feeling of "I just need to adjust this and it would be perfect". -Matt

@davidhendrie6935 3 жыл бұрын

@@mattjohnson6716 It's realy satisefying to know that your build is straight and true though. The way you're going about it shows you're doing to be a top class job. Am looking forward to following you all the way! David in Scotland.

@z_actual 3 жыл бұрын

quick tip, coloured dye in the water helps the hose method, also a tiny bit of soap to reduce surface tension ok Im a tiny bit drunk right now, but even at that I think you began doing two too many things at once, shame the builders didnt include indexing marks to help, however I think and hope, that if you get the panel fit between the bridgedeck and the hulls right, things should fall into place, its just that theyre big, relatively heavy, and awkward. pin the joints with bolts, rotate parts as necessary. There should be a lot of elasticity to make things right cheers (literally)

@tamueramoangare4719 3 жыл бұрын

I wish my parent will alive so I can experience the love and the community works that you guys are doing now God bless you both

@SteelDoesMyWill 3 жыл бұрын

This is going to be great... I can see why you picked this kit over other designs, you're saving 100's if not a thousand or so labor hours without having to do extensive laminate taping but mostly exterior fairing and finishing. I'm also interested in the MMA adhesive, I've only used that stuff in very small amounts for bonding plastics that usually too slippery for most other adhesives.

@larryboles629 3 жыл бұрын

ERECTOR YACHT!! Got to love it! Lots of respect for the both of you with this project. When 1 inch makes a difference, you best be measuring 3 times at least. Be happy, be safe

@joeo8820 3 жыл бұрын

I would recommend you using this sander "Festool Planex LHS-E 225 Easy Drywall Sander". I never liked doing drywall until, I used this in a basement with a soft pad interface for curves. Speed is adjustable and the dust collection is superior.

@jezzam99 3 жыл бұрын

Cleanliness is everything with bond preparation, of course you know that. If I were bonding something like this, I would also consider some sample bonding and testing if you can before you proceed with a major structural joint. Seems like you have a good dialogue with the supplier also though. Go for it!

@PEI_Guy 3 жыл бұрын

Its great to see you making progress. I'm a home builder and at the beginning of a job it looks like you are moving ahead by leaps and bounds but later on when the finer and more technical takes place its harder for someone to see progress from the outside. At the end of your job I hope you get the same sense of pride and satisfaction that I do when I finish a house.

@klouism1 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. Much respect for taking on the challenge of building your own boat. Stay well and happy ⛵

@arqcm 3 жыл бұрын

this build will be EPIC!!!

@colinboniface194 3 жыл бұрын

It's impressive that you are prepared to show the oops moments and the fiddling around necessary to get the right fit... Keeps it real too... And this journey is good fodder for those who think it's a walk in the park to build your own beast...

@williammyers6766 3 жыл бұрын

You two are so talented. I would give almost anything to be there helping. You will have problems, but after watching dozens of your videos I know you will prevail!!

@msobrien12376 3 жыл бұрын

Just a thought; Some seat belt material is made of kevlar and might be great for the interior seam "suspenders". Practically free from auto salvage yards too. I've used it on all sorts of structural repairs and have had amazing results. Anyway, that's my $.06 of shade tree wisdom. Good luck guys!!!!

@wallacejeffery5786 3 жыл бұрын

Good idea

@manfredschmalbach9023 3 жыл бұрын

Needs massive testing with significant test design before even thinking about: the seat belt material is finished in ways securing a long lasting silky smoothness even when "mechanically challenged on its surfaces" (aka dragging it over its holding points when buckling up and being dragged again backwards when contracted back to inoperative position, for decades, and over stretches of "city miles" = one cycle for every 3 to 8 miles). That finishing is the exact opposite to what You want in terms of holding up within an epoxy matrix - and every supply contractor has his own, not publicly documented process to ensure this outcome, and might even change technology from model year to model year, so Your destroying tests are valid only for the exact same belt materials and surface finishings, with no valid way to ensure this consistency - wreckers and their staff usually would be challenged already with the very _concept_ of a request that specific, let alone with only the imagination of the possible consequences of sloppy (aka in a technically relevant way "wrong") answers to such a request ....... I would most definitely stick to securely proven materials with seams supposed to bring my drily across blue water stretches. We used seatbelts from the wreckers in various ways around sailboats, but replacing that filler tape enlarging the bond around glued panel seams most definitely isn't one of those.

@goleafsgo8496 3 жыл бұрын

LOL, I wondered how the seams were handled but in one of your early videos where you speak of choosing the boat you did (I think?) you explained it pretty well. This explanation also helped but all good today's adhesives when used correctly are amazing!

@keithburkhead9559 3 жыл бұрын

Exciting to see you guys so interesting to watch the build !

@EarlB252 3 жыл бұрын

Jess and Matt, watch out for how many sandwiches you eat. There isn't much space between the hull and the tent frames. Looking good. Can't wait until the next episode.

@MJSailing 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely - that space is a good reminder to keep trim through the build! 😂

@marclawyer2789 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely done...I admire your work ethic and the fact you're undaunted at the size of the task ahead 💪

@CesarGonzalez-kt7vp 3 жыл бұрын

Looking Good Guys!!!

@SoItGoesCAL34 3 жыл бұрын

Little by little it WILL come together. Thanks for sharing. Very interesting.

@tytrammell23 3 жыл бұрын

That was a good explanation Matt. Usually I can't make through those.

@andytaylor97 3 жыл бұрын

It is so great watching you two work through the problems... you will absolutely smash this - the end result will be superb.

@ronaldsmeaton1432 3 жыл бұрын

It’s really great to see you guys starting a new build if it’s half as good as the elements build I’ll be with you hopefully till you launch all the best

@CapriceV6 3 жыл бұрын

Looking good guys. Well done

@lilyherbongallagher5798 3 жыл бұрын

Very exciting already. Looking forward to each new video and your forward locomotion.

@samanthahudgens9809 3 жыл бұрын

WOW THIS IS INCREDIBLE

@repalmore 3 жыл бұрын

A few drops of food die makes it so much easier to see the water. A larger diameter tube is a good idea for long measures. The "friction" on the sides of the tube may impact the reading. Hard to explain but maybe nothing to worry about on this build.

@henrymorgan3982 3 жыл бұрын

Big project! Stay safe and healthy! Aloha!

@1TomTom 3 жыл бұрын

The best days of boat ownership is the day you buy it and the day you sell it!

@onenuttybuddy 3 жыл бұрын

I have seen you guys tackle your previous refits and know this project is your kind of "thing." Both of you are so very detail oriented. This is going to be so interesting to watch, and learn, how it all works. I can't wait!! Good luck. Wishing tight joints and square bulkheads going forward. Take care, ASH

@gerritgovaerts8443 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see you guys gaining a lot of subs in such a short time !

@Papaondas 3 жыл бұрын

fantastic, not an easy job, nice to see how you face any constraint , with a smile and positive attitude sky is the limit . Go MJ Sailing GO

@stevensell785 3 жыл бұрын

I like Matt's detailed explanations throughout the history of the channel, but admittedly, sometimes my eyes start to glaze.

@cant1266 3 жыл бұрын

No!! episode ended already, going to enjoy this build.Best of luck no doubt in my mind you both definitely have the skill and patients to get this done.

@davec5237 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed, thanks for posting 👍

@lesabre1972 3 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work you guys are awesome!!

@thesheriff39 3 жыл бұрын

Oh this is so good.... 19 minutes a video is not enough guys..... we demand more :)

@christopheraniftos2666 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for answering my question before I even asked it!

@stevenfaler3003 3 жыл бұрын

Love your project! Look forward to seeing it grow and become a finished boat

@chrisfedde4032 3 жыл бұрын

Cool project. Thanks for sharing it.

@AliasJimWirth 3 жыл бұрын

This build is going to be so interesting to watch and follow. For those who stick it out, your viewers, the eventual launch is going to be incredibly exciting. Oh, the joy of anticipation.

@paulmoran6266 3 жыл бұрын

Thoroughly impressed with the progress to-date - I learned so much from watching this video. Never even thought of a water level before until seeing this. I love the attention to detail and the endless patience - those qualities are going to result in a perfect end result. I’m looking forward to the next video - great work guys!