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I guess that’s a good thing?! Thanks so much 😃👍. Next video is about gear and then we’re on the van again, with hopefully a bit of boat in there for good measure 🤞
Hi, I’m afraid the iPhones have a specific LiDAR Scanner - it’s the small circle next to the camera lenses on the 15 pro. It specifically measures light alone so I’m sorry it’s iPhone only at present. But… photogrammetry will still work for you, and it’s more accurate in our experience too 🥲
Yeah, but what did you spend getting the boat up? I mean it probably had a buy batteries and all sorts of equipment so what did you spend? You got the boat for 130 what’s your final number Intuit?
Hey Jack, check out Andy’s channel- he’s not into covering the truth up and there is a full cost breakdown on absolutely everything he has done including the overall costs. It’s fair to say he saved a fortune!
The process of making the step mold is truly impressive! I hastily built my camper van, but watching your videos is enjoyable and reminds me of when I built my own. Great job!
Hi! Thanks very much 👍. We’ve got a few more videos coming all out it. We’re generally trying to keep it as relevant to boats as we can, pretty good fun for sure!
Today’s time one can take a relatively inexpensive welding machine along for emergencies. It’s not such a mystery anymore to due an emergency weld. And the units are not very big and lite. Even a smaller gasbottle is not a problem to take
That’s kinda true but there also the issue of amperage, blow torches and the likes, I depends on the hull thickness as for what you need really and if your going to take a TIG set then the price increases as you need an AC set, but for sure… the inverted sets are still so much cheaper and smaller than the transformer alternatives!
I am not a woodworker but the way you have crafted your wood and the attention to detail is just beautiful and this van build will be second to none.Well done and thanks for the explanation along the way.
Thanks Ron! That’s so nice of you, we’re receiving comments about the van but we have little choice as we can only film with the time we have. It nice to have some supportive comments, it really is! Thanks again!
Truly incredible work - your working practices alone show your level of craftsmanship. When pared to the innovation and insights to the rapidly evolving maritime industry (and all the association tech), this is my new YT obsession. Thanks so much guys, really looking forward to how this progresses. Def need to get some shorts out there to increase your YT exposure! Really fascinated to hear more about how you are going to integrate the use of HVO fuel into both the van and the boat - not least how you are securing your supply of the fuel? It is something that the marine industry is yet to properly engage with, but is a major step most yachtsmen can improve the sustainability of their hobby/lifestyle.
Hey Nick! Thanks for the comment, really good to hear your thoughts. As for the HVO, yeah… we’ve got a lot on our plate and also with the plan for the boat and all of that jazz too. That’s why your not seeing any shorts I guess, we did a bunch but they were rather detrimental at that point to be honest and we just don’t really have the time at present - hopefully see some tech stuff coming out in shorts when the van is done. It’s a hard game to crack RU-vid… we like to feel proud of our work, both on the tools and the camera so we’re struggling with time at present but I’m sure we will find the recipe eventually!!
I Just thought that you could appreciate this fact, I built many cedar strip canoes. I bent and twisted and epoxied lots of wood. THAT DOOR SILL TRIM 9.9.
@@SailHub I just spent some time on your website, I really like your project. Here is what crossed my mind while browsing: - I'd like to know more about the boat as a character. Where / when was it made, by whom (prior owner, KM, owners of the other 2 boats, architect, other boats of this era, comparison to modern equivalents...) - More about Chris as a credible source of advice - RU-vid is full of beginners and its great, but you have a different positioning, which deserves to be developed. Show more about your "professional boat builder" story. Explain your relationship with tools, with gear. What are your core skills vs what you're learning / experimenting. - Jenni comes across as a supporting character. Like Chris, some of her key competencies have been asserted ("I am a project manager"). It is promising but you could obviously go further in establishing Jenni's role. Supporting Chris with his injury rehab could be part of the story. Will he make it? As an aging amateur sailor, injuries and physical limitations are one of my areas of interest... I am not the only one. - Maybe give more meat to the sustainability story. It is a new trend. It is unclear. Some are moralizing zealots, others are wise doubters... I think there is a space for a voice of reason, aware of the latest innovations and research. As a boat owner / future boat owner, how can I have a more respectful boat while keeping it practical and on budget. - Tighter videos; I noticed you were sometimes repeating the same key words / ideas. The technical quality is amazing. - The van as a boat prototype is fun (hatches, bulkheads...); maybe explain more why it makes sense. - I discovered your channel when you were touring boat shows. I think the way you openly showcase innovative products is interesting and different. It builds on the previous videos, as the guys who know it all, both about the gadgets of the year (that's fun) and the important strategic choices for the boat design. I would like to know more about these new innovative Lewmar hatches, this new heater... Why is it new, what's at stake?
Just beautiful craft work. The skill being brought to this project seem so rare - we all know people are out there doing it, but seeing the techniques applied is so rewarding for those of us who respect the preservation of craft as (perhaps) a nod to those who've trodden before us. 🙏✌️👍
Hey Paul! Thanks for commenting! Yeah, there’s a lot of us out there still, but it’s becoming less and less that I meet traditionally trained people in the yards, it’s nice to her that it’s still something people are interested in or enjoy watching! Thanks 👍
Hey Timothy! Jenni will be stoked to hear this, so cool you noticed the effort, so many people let it pass by. Thanks for letting us know, it means a lot! 👍⛵️🎥
Great content, thank you both. Chris, your knees are not going to thank you in 20yrs. I use a piece of 20mm closed cell foam 150cm x 100cm to kneel on. Much easier than those knee pad things. Cheap and easy protection for your knees.
Hey Guy, thanks mate.. feels like I’ve got bigger fish to fry here, maintaining a broken spine at the moment 😬. But your right, I need to take care of the problems I can’t see yet. I do have pads in the work pants if I’m down on my knees all day but most days I’m at the bench so I just don’t bother - when I stops to think, I guess your right, that’s not clever. The closed cell foam mate, it sounds so cushy that I might just have to give it a go! Thanks for suggesting, I really appreciate it 😃
Cheers Robin, I would love a good thicknesser, and the space for one! (Nits not our workshop). Back in the day we had a belter! Mind you I’m not likely to thickness down to 1.5-2mm, it will likely tear out as it’s hard to keep the timber flat.A wide belt sander is a good option here but then… that depends on your clientele - it’s surprising the difference between hand and machine. We may post about that later but I’m not sure many people care 🤷♂️
Oh ... really disappointed you didn't show the glue up and machining of the walnut. If your showing us boat building techniques ...it would be nice to see it done. The mix of traditional woodwork and glass/resin is super cool. Even though its second nature to you ...Please show us ALL the processes. Cheers
Hey up fella, for sure. We don’t really know what people want, to be honest we thought that would be boring as it’s the same as the steaming jig just with glue. Sorry man, next time ay! Thanks for the input! 👍
Love the steep finish the walnut is beautiful. Your van is going to be amazing and to a high .cant what to see what you will do for the fit out of your new boat . Love the diy steamer
The "expert" doesn't know what a chine is. He's a clueless idiot. To clarify: A hard chine hull is a hull with only a single chine; It's called a hard chine because it is a more obvious and significant angle change in shell plating than in double-chine or multi-chine. His statements about hard chine were completely clueless and spreading disinformation to potential newcomers.
Many thanks for your comment! Modern hulls have often have a single hard chine, however I think you will find that a hard chine is an angular join my friend… a multiple hard chine boat would be the likes of an Ovni. /I’ve been building boats a while matey, 😉
I own a Jeanneau 439 and I am also a professional knife maker and furniture maker. I know how to do a lot of fabrication but I am not a plumber, electrician or mechanic. I hire people to do most of the work on my boat because its hard work. I also don't live on my boat and the bills are big but.... I spend my time sailing on my boat not working on it. My next boat will be aluminum. Fixing up a big boat like that in one season is an accomplishment even for a yard with talented staff.
For sure! He’s a real legend ay! Aluminium! - not sure if you’ve seen our last couple of videos but we’re just starting the build of an aluminium boat! 👍
@admacdo yeah. All good… unbelievable returns policy - expect to wait a year?! Whatttt! Nuts. Anyhow, it’s not the end of the world, I’m always late anyhow!
@@SailHub We're in Aarau. Sorry for the slow reply. I somehow thought that I would get a notification from Gmail if you replied (First time that I have commented on RU-vid expecting a reply). I'm off to Calabria tomorrow until the 9th to look at a boat. So I'll be unavailable until the 10th. Is there any way to send a private message or email on YT? Don't really want to share all my details.
@timfranklin1 hey! No worries, we feel privileged you commented! You can send email to info@sail-hub.com, I wouldn’t be sharing your details online either! Looking at a boat ay! Exciting! If you have any questions about it just give us a shout, maybe we can help. Cheers, Chris
Your skills are amazing, I love your work and both welding skills and wood work skills are top notch. I wish you all the success, and I hope people will see your work and filming skills, because your channel deserves to be recognized and loved by much more people. Keep up your awesome work and love for your boat and van. Thanks from Martin from Norway 🇳🇴
Hi Martin!! What an aweseome comment to wake up too! Thanks so much for your support, it makes a huge difference to us! - hopefully you like the next video, we’re a bit nervous putting it out as it a about the van, we’re hoping it’s received ok as it’s traditional steam bending boatbuilding skills 🤞
Hi. These comments are really directed at an American audience. Bolt ropes: they are wonderful but no American boatbuilder has ever used them and a retrofit is impossible. The material they are using appears to be a polyester fabric like Top Gun. It is not Sunbrella. Top Gun has a limited range of colors and, frankly, they are rather bland and industrial looking. My customers normally prefer Sunbrella for it's colors and feel but if Top Gun is appropriate, it is cheap and super easy to work with and lasts for ever. Look at the way he finished the windows with a raw edge; that would be a disaster with Sunbrella. High quality vinyl windows: I think not. He is using rolled vinyl which will go opaque in a few years. We only use pressed vinyl sheets like Strataglass or Crystal Clear which are infinity superior products, much longer lasting and a lot more expensive. I make these comments because the lady makes it sound so easy...... it is not. Magnasson has 40 years of experience and it shows; Danny was well taught, he is doing this every day and it shows. l hate to burst your bubble but if you are getting into canvas making, have the dodger be the LAST project on your list.
Hi! Thanks is for your comments I’m sure your potential customers will be very pleased to read this. 👍 As for not trying it yourself, personally I think is it’s a sense to option to try, not because it’s easy, far from it. But because it’s safe, a re-rig for example is maybe not a good diy job. Oh, the vinyl is still going strong too. But yes, agreed most rolled vinyl will only last a year or so.
Really interesting project - I have a similar boat (not ali) that was made by the last owner. I had a blank canvas too, but nothing like what you guys have in front of you! Best of lucjk. BTW nice camerawork/editing
