1910: A Space Odyssey 

My Saturday is now complete.

Hats off to Zeal. A brain numbing job but what a finish. The deck looks amazing 👏

I have been a woodworker for 50 years and I have never seen a project with finer joinery than this vessel!! The closer you get to the completion the more it shines !!! You should be very proud !! I am looking forward to seeing the rest of the and then to see her in the water and under sail!! Thanks for taking me along for the ride!

The humility and dedication Zeal shows in every aspect of his work is at the heart of his ethic. Regardless of whether it’s the “hero work” or the equally important but less than glamorous cleaning and polishing, he’s using all his energy and insight to bring out the best in the material he obviously loves and respects.

Still can't get over the fact we've been able to watch Leo rebuild Tally Ho for 5 years now.

I remember feeling a bit sad and uncertain when you were pretty much forced to move from your first workshop. But what a blessing it has been to have this amazing space and to be close to all these amazing craftspeople. Port Townsend is a special place.

Hi Leo, We had the identical heater on our Beneteau 50' which we lived aboard for 10 years. After spending two years in the Caribbean we headed for northern latitudes spending the next 8 years along the British Columbia coast. The heater worked terrifically. We also heated our water with it passing the water lines through our water heating tank which was also heated with shore power and engine coolant. We were never without hot water. In northern climes our boat suffered with condensation which you will not experience due to the wood hull and massive wood construction. There is absolutely no doubt that a wooden boat is the very best liveaboard solution in northern reaches. Just one note of caution on the heater. When you stock your spares ( impellers, filters etc.) be sure to get a spare circuit board from ITR for the heating control unit. If anything will go wrong with the heater it will probably be a burned out diode or circuit on that board. Having a spare board will save you a ton of time and work. ( something I wished I had done) And one last thing, which I have mentioned in the past but will once again underline, ......The convenience, safety and flexibility (not to mention enjoyment) of your cruising will be elevated to a higher level if you use a RIB as a tender. Get big tubes, Aluminium hull and a twenty horse Yamaha. One day somewhere in an anchorage you are going to remember this advice and wish you had taken it. Mark my words. Cheers .....Peter

I first got hooked on these videos about four years ago, when I chanced upon an episode in which Leo was working alone, wrestling huge components (the old windlass and enormous framing timbers, from memory) around. The task he’d set himself seemed almost impossible, but his spirit and determination shone through and I became a committed viewer, admiring all the boatbuilding knowledge ans skill of Leo and those who’ve worked with him along the way, but really more so for the quality of the human interactions. Leo’s ability to entrust critical tasks to others, on a project that he has invested so much of himself in, is humbling, and the project is clearly life-affirming for all those involved- the whistling heard off camera in this episode is a clue to the workplace atmosphere. There have clearly been personal challenges along the way, and the strain has shown at times, but those challenges seem to have been met with respect for others and a unwavering sense of purpose. The boat will be - already is - a triumph, but the lived experience seems to me to be an even greater achievement. Well done Leo and all who’ve worked with you!

Deck looks stunning, bravo. Absolute bumper episode, so many jobs big and small.

THE best project on youtube by a country mile . Pure craftsmanship, intelligent problem management and above all consistency of drive and vision. When Tally Ho is back in Bristol I cant wait to go and see her . Tens of thousands of people view theses episode updates as the highlight of all youtube viewing . When she is finally launched it will be a bitter sweet moment as thousands of viewers like myself will miss seeing these fabulous build episodes. Leo both the United States and the United Kingdom have every right to register you and that beautiful boat as national treasures.

This is a landmark video on RU-vid. Hall of Fame. Unbelievable. Still the best show on RU-vid. Thank you so much Leo and team

This is not just a yacht, it's a piece of well- crafted piece of art.

At this level, it's not craftsmanship, it's art!! Congratulation!

It's a weird feeling mine: being shocked by a dude capable of dreaming to the point of buying a 1 dollar endless list of expensive problems, from the creation of a team to the creation of a community, the amaze at seeing Tally Ho coming back from death in all her beauty while getting used to the overwhelming attention to quality and details till now; maybe still far from launch, start fantasizing on which stunning adventures in the future - we hope - you'll make us part of. Thanks for this journey u guys!

Years ago i noticed a large wooden sailboat hull rotting away in a marina yard in southern Oregon state . I thought now there's a grand old hull that could tell stories . Imagine my amazement when Leo and the whole glorious Tally Ho project began and it turned out to be the same boat . What a great story , Leo you are an amazing guy . Long live Tally Ho !

So many years, challenges and success with the help of amazing people pitching in hands on or from afar. To see this work of art is the culmination of many many thousands of decisions and that amazes me. Surely, I never expect to see any other project which will surpass Leo's careful re-creation of Tally Ho. Cheers!

It really is hard not to appreciate sufficient lighting in enclosed spaces. Good job, Erica!

Stunning. I am a woodworker by trade but I also do a lot of wiring, plumbing, hvac, and solar and the workmanship in the engine room is top shelf.

Hands Down, THE BEST project on RU-vid

Leo is orchestrating the creation of a masterpiece in Tally Ho. This blending of a traditional build with contemporary systems by volunteers and craftsmen, so well executed, is “butterflies in the stomach” good stuff. Everything about Tally Ho feels right and will no doubt give the skipper confidence to tackle all that lays ahead. Thanks for producing such a top notch and entertaining documentary, and to the whole crew for bringing Tally Ho back to life and keeping the craft of wooden boat building alive. Cheers from Aus.

Leo, I would like to think that Albert is watching this from his celestial boatyard with a great big grin on his face. He may never have imagined the technology that would transform his creation into a mechanical and artistic masterpiece. I applaud your steadfast adherence to his original concept and congratulate you on the considered choices you have made along the way. May you enjoy many sublime years of voyaging aboard this wondrous vessel and may we all continue to follow your adventures.

The best channel on RU-vid, such an amazing boat coming together. Well done.

Since the 1st episode I have always been impressed by the music choices for the episodes. Some of the music I have researched and have become a fan of many of the artists that have been chosen. I have had no doubts about Talley Ho becoming a great boat, a successful boat, but most importantly a MAGNIFECENT WORK OF ART!!!

The soft spoken, easy going Leo is the true Grand Master. I remember the first videos and thinking , no way!!, but here it is. A massive undertaking with fantastic results. Great job Leo!!!

The view of the sanded deck! Marvellous! Another piece of art on this miraculous piece of work. Kudos!

So cool how it is a classic sailing boat but also has current technology. Very interesting to see all these systems being installed.

Leo had a little smile when he sat in the cockpit, I expect in among his thoughts was that he really could not have imagined at the beginning of the project how it has turned out now. The quality of everyone's work is amazing and a serious amount of equipment and people now involved, a real testament to the power of RU-vid and the man himself..........all funded by viewers and every penny spent with great consideration. Launch is going to be something else and I guess the videos will evolve to be her World tour !!??.............Tally Ho.......

If there’s a better vlog on RU-vid I’ve yet to find it 🙂😎 the skill levels are unbelievable 🤔 these are guys who should be running the world not just building a unbelievable boat😊this team of young people who have joined together in this endeavour give me hope for the future….God bless Tally Ho and all who sail in her 👌👍X

This was a strange one for me. I just realised that while there is still a lot to be done we are probably looking at less than a year until launch. Tally Ho's restoration has been an integral part of my life, a constant so to speak, for 4-5 years (I believe I started following the channel at episode 25 or 30, around that time). I am going to be excited when she's ready for launch but I think a chapter of my life is going to end at the same time. Weird feeling. Not bad, just weird.

Awesome episode! The deck is absolutely stunning! The engine room overwhelmingly complex, while at the same time beautiful. My admiration to all the talented craftspeople! And my thanks to Leo for taking us all along on his odyssey!

Absolutely stunning, through and through. An absolute testament to all who have had the honour of working on her. 👌

The deck is gorgeous, great work to everyone that made it a reality.

Leo! It’s so awesome to see your renewed enthusiasm!!

This is always the best part of Saturday. Thanks Leo

I first started viewing your channel a little over a month ago when Keith Kucker started the disassembly of Tally Ho’s capstan. I went back to the start and have now viewed all the Tally Ho videos. What a fantastic job you have done Leo, and all the other craftsmen and women involved. I will definitely be following along to the end of the project. Good luck. 😀🇬🇧

Tally Ho is transitioning from a master piece of trades to a work of art. Great to see little by little areas being completed to such a high standard by your dedicated volunteers and tradesmen.

@21:18 . . . and there it is, the biggest, broadest grin we have seen from Leo to date, priceless. That's going to be his favorite seat right there too for the rest of his natural. Go on Leo, you are The Man!

I don't think you need to hear how good Tally Ho is looking from yet another admirer but I would like to say how much I enjoy your video quality ! Seeing such good quality work coming together through great video quality makes a very enjoyable experience and I would like t thank you for managing the audio levels so well too ! I particularly like the way you keep the music level consistently low throughout the video and to allow voices or tool use to be heard over it, that's a very difficult thing for many people to get right in fact almost everyone gets that wrong ! I am particularly grateful because it means I don't have to keep adjusting the volume while I'm watching which I find especially frustrating, nicely done !

Can’t say it enough. Your crew that’s working on tally ho is incredible. The deck looks absolutely gorgeous! Such good craftsmanship in all parts of tally ho. She’s gonna be a true beauty on the sea!

Stunning, simply outstanding. No corners cut, no sacrifices, nothing but absolute beauty. The sculpture is taking shape and can see the light on the horizon. Although these woodworking and boat building classes (it's been a school at least for me) have an end point, I think the adventures Leo embarks upon will be just as fascinating because not only does he have a natural talent we admire and respect, he has the talent for story telling and that's what keeps me intrigued. There's a lot of people building everything on YT, but this? this is on a higher cerebral level that captures you completely, at least for me.

I'm always astounded by the quantity of amazing workmanship going into the rebuild week by week. It's a pleasure to see this project develop over time. Hats off to the sponsors and donors that support this wonderful project. Well done to the Tally Ho Team.

The finished shots of the deck will 100% be the most replayed parts of this video. Fantastic work!

With over 40 years a sailor, I can honesyly say these are really superb videos Leo! I don't know what I'll watch when the boat is actually finished? I hope you'll have the energy left to continue with sailing videos. You're certainly entitled to enjoy the sailing time coming, you sure earned it...

Everything on this restoration has been a thing of beauty, the product of great craftsmanship by all who have worked on her. The one thing that is worrisome to hear for all of us who have subscribed to this channel and followed along is the phrase, "the light at the end of the tunnel". Leo, please feel free to drag your feet on what's left!

Outstanding video title

Absolutely excellent engine room, from a fellow shipbuilder

Tally Ho becomes classic from outside and high tech from inside. Anyway, it becomes...master peace👏👏👏

OMG… Holy WOWZERS! Just like everything else on Tally Ho, that deck is incredible. Such an amazing project.

That deck is GORGEOUS! WOW!!! 3 cheers on the engine room and the cockpit! It is getting downright exciting. Having watched Tally Ho get towed into place and all of your early work at taking her apart and, correctly, deciding to do the FULL restoration/rebuild...she is becoming all that she could become...and MORE! Thank you for sharing the process with us and the work of your GREAT crew! Straight ahead!

How is it possible, after so many unbelievably great video installments, that THIS edition is my new favorite?! Its “International Space Station” (well, almost) meets old-world sailing ship. And: great to see you comfortably installed in the cockpit, Captain Leo; bravo! As always, thanks for taking us along for this adventure.

The Woodwork on a hull built like it was over 100 yrs. ago makes this a museum piece ... the upgrade to the inside like motors and heaters and water makers and all the othercool stuff makes it the coolest sailboat on water ... yes Tally Ho should go forward on exciting voyages to show the world that she is a great Sailboat ... but after all of that like a wonderful Racehorse should be given a place of rest and to be seen by the public to be studied and admired ... to show others what is possible and that preserving our past is worth it ... 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

It’s great to see all the modern equipment installed.

The tight clear lines of the deck planking are so satisfying. Again and again the awesome attention to detail and beautiful finish make this an extraordinary project on so many levels!! The cockpit footwell looks amazing. The jigsaw in the engine room will take many by surprise to see just how much technology you've managed to shoehorn into the space. Tally Ho remains my must see event of the week. Thanks to Leo and all the many people working so hard for us outsiders to enjoy.

Good Lord the deck is BEAUTIFUL! It is amazing all of the technology you have installed into this antique 1910 Sailing Vessel. I hope the Original builder is looking down on his boat and feeling proud.

Thanks Leo, you have provided one of the most valuable learning experiences in my life, which lasted 68 years already. This is why I mentioned, that these files may never be taken of of youtube for the sake of using it for generations to come. This here is invaluable, great work, one more time, thanks so much Leo!!!!!

A viewer from the first day I must say what a journey this is an amazing story. What a wonderful boat and the perfect Captain Leo. This is an amazing boat and crew. I love that the finish line is within sight, though may be through binoculars. It sure gives me pleasure to know that soon the Tally Ho will venture forth on the waves of the future.

Man, that deck looks beautiful. Hope the team takes a minute or to to admire the clean look of the deck

WOW! 😮 The deck looks GORGEOUS, the engine room looks like the Space Shuttle! The quality of the installation is unreal!! And then the footbox is yet another of Clifton's works of art. Just beautiful watching it drop in perfectly. Starting to get seriously excited now... ❤

Fantastic job all round. I will be one of thousands who will be sorry to see this boat finished.

You and your Mates are the finest craftsmen I’ve ever seen. This work truly is second to none. Bravo. 👍👍Wilber, USA.

That deck!😮 i love the fact that not a single minute detail has been overlooked on this boat. Its the epitomy of perfection!

The more videos I watch, the more I become convinced that a fulfilling life can be constructed around having the skills to work with wood or metal and cooperate with others to build a thing of beauty and practicality. The beauty and integrity of a boat or aeroplane come from the lines dictated by its function. Leo Goolden deserves all praise for excelling in many disparate skill sets to bring this venture to where it is today.

A salute to the General who's army is making serious gains against the Army of the Undone. Good luck to all. Looking forward to launch day. -Curt Kuhns

That deck gives me goosebumps ...

Not possible for me to comprehend the extent or complexity of the various systems incorporated into Tally Ho. I can't speak for anyone else but everything, and I mean everything, is totally beyond my level of understanding - absolutely above and behond my level of skill. I thought I knew a bit about sailing vessels in general but Leo and his professonal crew have taken it to a significantly higher level - 'a space odyssey' indeed. Congratulations on an astonishing job well done! I'm sure many other viewers have the same feeling and admiration I do for Leo's achievements with Tally Ho. Look forward to seeing many more videos in the coming 2 years.

The detail of the sanded deck shows the level of craftsmanship that went into creating it. Absolutely beautiful.

First time you’ve ever talked about the light at the end of the tunnel as though the end is less than 2 yeas away. What a build, what craftsmanship.

The Standard of Craftmanship of this boat is Outstanding.....

Albert Strange is smiling. You've married tradition with technology in a most tasteful fashion.

Boat grows up... but Leo, looks like, stays in the same age :D Good job man! Don't stop!

16:39 it’s awesome to see todays high tech inside a old 1910 wooden boat! 😀

That deck belongs in a museum!

Pure class… guys and girls both past and present! A real piece of art!

The deck is a work of art!!! How beautiful! The craftsmanship has turned out to be absolutely top quality from top to bottom throughout! Tally Ho is well on her way to becoming a 213 year old craft and even older if she is lucky. Albert would be so proud of her and you!

Incredible workmanship

Time lapse of floor sanding was amazing. Wow this is really coming together now.

Just amazing work! That Engine Room is really an impressive place! And yes, I do believe that these days all the machinery you have in there is at least a "should have"! Deck planking and cockpit are, of course incredibly well made - and even for a landlocked watcher like me, the time starts when I can hardly wait to see Tally Ho touch the seawater!

Thank you, Leo!

It is inspiring to see lots of great accomplishments in just one single clip. The deck is a piece of art.

Loved the choice of music that synched with the the footage of the cockpit install! Bravo...

The level of craftmanship in the woodwork AND the modern tech. Just WOW! Impressive. The engine room looks to be so complicated that it really needs a users manual. :) Looking forward to the next two years.

Brilliant. As is now usual. You’re a spectacular craftsman (as is your team) and fast becoming a skilled filmmaker and storyteller. 🇨🇦

I just had to pause the video, the deck is stunning, I have deck envy for sure and I now know how the deck on my radio controlled pilot cutter is going to look, it's beyond beautiful. We'll done Zeal.

Zeal is the man you want working on your boat, no arguments.

Building this boat has to be one of the best decisions you've ever made. I'm surely happy you did. Thanks Leo.

It's all coming together - that deck finish is stunning! - All the team have produced outstanding work - it sets the yardstick so high!

Erica, good examples of why we want bright work lights. "The brighter the better."

It's interesting watching all the folks who do long voyages in plastic boats and then are glad to be in port so they can wash all the salt off the boat. Meanwhile you'll be out in a rainstorm with a saltwater hose to keep the deck salty. :)

Man, I don't know much about woodworking and I only know a little about boats, but this series has taught me a lot and been incredibly entertaining. The boat looks like a work of art already, and I can't wait to see your future progress!

Hats off to the crew, that deck is absolutely stunning

I sure hope this boat goes into a museum at the end of its life

I discovered this channel and project when Keith Rucker posted the Capstan Video. I have watched every episode start to end and this is the point where i catch up to present day. Its going to be hard to get used to waiting for the episodes now that i cant binge watch them but i am fully invested in tally ho now! Excellent work Leo and Crew!!

Thanks again to all involved - just superb information and craftsmanship - a real pleasure to watch.

I truly enjoy and look forward to each episode. The level of craftsmanship in the restoration of Tally Ho is beyond impressive! Over a lifetime of sailing, (I’m old), one thing I’ve learned, and relearned, over the years is that on the water, simplicity breeds pleasure. So I guess I wonder a little bit about the large number of complicated systems. It’s clear though, that much thought went into it.

Holy moly, the contrast between the yellow, black and brown is just stunning. I just want to lie down on it!

14:49 shots of the sanded deck look amazing!

I have finally caught up! This channel was suggested to me 2 years ago. Since then I went back to the first video and diligently went through them all. It's been a fantastic journey. Leo and the team have and are doing such great work. Great channel.

Beautiful engine room and, as always, well thought out!

This boat has become a Work of Art.. Well done..

Loving that engine room. Lot of comforts for the modern age. Loving that deck. Turned out gorgeous with looks to last.