Finished installing Knees and Breasthooks (TALLY HO EP84) 

Leo, I don't know if you realize it but you are quite literally making a historical record of your venture. This series is a documentation of a early 21st century interpretation of late-nineteenth-century craftsmanship and it is done at its finest. Your attention to detail as well as taking the time to create hundreds of hours of video will live on long after we have passed away. I am proud to say that I was here to watch it in real time. Keep up the great work.

"I am drilling holes in the knees": A statement that can be made by surgeons, boat builders and The Mafia alike..

Pete is such a badass. I love the way he truly despises speaking to camera, but does it anyway under clear duress. Pretty incredible boatbuilder too, an asset to this project.

An interesting progression for Pete, who has gone from a "I wish you would leave me alone" semi novice (on camera) to a fairly confident, and competent instructor/teacher on the things he works on and their significance to the integrity of the "boat". Everyone improves as the build progresses, to Leo's credit. Shaping future craftsmen while insisting on "only the best" of their efforts ensures the craft (both TALLY HO and ship building) will survive the current version of "good enough for government work". I know nothing about building a boat ,except for what I have learned here, and here I have learned that the only way to do things is to do things right. Carry on. Thank you.

Have been looking forward to the planking phase because (here it comes): SHE'LL REALLY START TO LOOK LIKE A BOAT AGAIN.

I'm building a little 15 ft boat over in Victoria BC, and every time I run into a problem I sit back and think "what would Leo do in this situation?" and it gets me back on track..

I get emotional when I hear that this project is totally funded by a community of folk who are passionate and humbled by the work going on here. Leo, you and your team deserve every comfort in doing this work and that thousands of us are in awe of the quality being delivered here.

I’ve just been made aware that there were a lot of RU-vid ads throughout this video! Sorry about that - it’s RU-vid’s default setting for an uploaded video and I normally turn it off straight away, but I forgot to this morning! I’ve turned them off now. edit: Thanks, I know you guys don't mind the odd ad. But apparently it was showing ads every two minutes...! I prefer the video to run uninterrupted once it has started.

That wasn’t welding. That was artwork.

Me, sitting at home, sipping coffee, and watching my favorite channel @22:55 - "I'm helping!"

Leo, my brother (if I may take such liberties), listen up: your very heart-felt thanks to all your supporters, I'm sure, were gratefully accepted by your supporters. But I've gotta say that I'm sure they wouldn't toss a buck or two your way if it wasn't for your brilliant dedication and skillful execution of all you do on this really quite daunting project. Further, we all know you've sunk insane amounts of your own money in this (and we all know you're totally tapped-out of your own funds.) That said, full disclosure: I'm retired, fixed income (fixed very low), so can't contribute a nickel... BUT... I eagerly await each new video and hit the LIKE button before it even starts. (For the life of me, can't comprehend why there are any DISLIKES, guess I'll never get that). The up-shot of what I'm trying to say is: You've built a project, a team and a following like no other. This is fascinating to watch and vicariously be a part of. The human spirit dwells in unexpected places-- and often gives the world a glimpse of the better side of humanity. This is one of those glimpses. I'm happy to be a molecular part of Tally Ho!, as I'm sure everyone who follows these videos is. I thank YOU, Leo, for bringing this to all of us.

I like to imagine that a hundred years from now, a shipwright will look at these videos to plan their own faithful restauration of the Tally Ho. As long as people like Leo and the amazing volunteers exist, history will never be forgotten.

Completely in love with this series, if only i was local enough to volunteer!

There's just an air of utter coolness. This project is so cool. It's like the sweetest thing. Everything is done so brilliantly; the design of the boat is amazing; the boat itself is gorgeous, and, best of all, this hull looks like it could sail in any seas, and go anywhere, if properly handled. Thanks for enriching my life. I am disabled, and watching these videos is one of my biggest pleasures.

The chemistry of the crew is delightful. So much love going into that boat.

I think i can speak to most of the people watching, thank you for bringing great content to an otherwise rubbish platform. We might not all be sailors or boat builders but we love learning and the content is amazing to watch so thank you too Leo.

Leo, how is Cessca doing in England. We all miss her. Love the hair, keep up the good work

Seems like Leo's hair has a life of it's own! =)

LOL. The arm in the extractor was epic. Well done.

Rosie: 'I'm getting a sweet commission.' and she hums as she works, love this woman!

The Tally Ho project is an example of how to live a life. Be excellent and excellent things will happen.

I have apprenticed as a cabinet maker. I thought it was the culmination of the carpentry skills I have mastered over the course of my life. But you blow me away. The complexity and artistry involved in what you have accomplished makes me yearn to learn more. Unfortunately, I live nowhere near any large bodies of water. But you have inspired me to continue learning. I will try to build a small boat, kayak, or maybe acoustic instruments all because of you. Thanks for the inspiration.

Roger Thompson Leo, one of the things I appreciate about this project and these videos is the lack of swearing and potty-mouth talking that usually accompanies such projects. I don't know if this is a deliberate discipline that you model and enforce, but it is much in evidence, and I appreciate it. Thank you for teaching us all kinds of shipwright vocabulary without the sailor talk! This atmosphere matches the craftsmanship you are putting into this amazing boat.

"Blathering" lol Smashing. Every time I watch these videos I think "smashing". Your work, the materials you choose, how you've overbuilt this vessel... even your editing skills and the score you choose to accompany the action. It's all just smashing.

the progress is just great!! thank you

Nice one Leo it’s really nice that you always say thanks for watching at the end of all your videos. I’d like to say thanks for making them in the very informative way that you do, your craftsmanship is second to none. All the best Leo

The Barber is going to be proud of you;-)

Because of you guys I find myself watching 4 boats being built on RU-vid at the moment but I have to say you and your build crew are doing a fantastic job building Tally Ho it's a joy to watch.

Just a tip from a boilermaker for using a heating tip at Pete is at 3.29, your not turning the oxygen on far enough giving you a much cooler carburising flame, you're after a neutral flame (perfect acetylene to oxygen ratio, neither oxidising or carburising), turn the oxygen up until the flame just starts to come back onto the tip, you should see a small "inner" flame coming from each hole of the heating tip rather then it all melding into one like what you have there, you'll get a hotter flame (3-500 degrees celsius hotter) allowing you to turn it down a bit saving gas, or heat faster with the same amount of acetylene. Fun fact though in case it might be useful as some point, you can heat low carbon (mild) steel with a carburising flame to slightly case harden the outside of the steel, there are better ways to do this then with a torch (see this video by chris over at clickspring on how to case harden with a small furnace ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-V_Mp1fNzIT8.html&ab_channel=Clickspring)

OMG. Arm in the dust collector made me spit out my coffee. 😁🤣

PBS couldn't have done a better job with this series, very entertaining, thanks Leo.

blabber blabber Leo as much as you want , we the community love everything about this awesome project and on a personal level since day one I have enjoyed every moment of the work ethic you have shown ,it stands as a example of true workmanship and the old fashion hard graft that is needed to reach your goal ,can,t wait for he day she gets wet and stands proud

I am super hyped for her fit out! If those deck beams and bronze knees are any indication of her final quality, she will surely be nothing but top rate from stem to stern. Thank you Leo and crew for taking us on this lovely adventure.

I'm warming to this Pete guy. He's obviously a competent boat builder, and despite his stoner ways I'm really starting to like him :-) Pete is a good egg.

All of the workmanship The woodwork. The kinds of woods. The bronze n copper. The crew. My whole heart is in it. More power and big heart 💖 to you, Leo and all of the people working with you.

This bronze looks amazing. Forget wrought iron, good call. Amazing.

Leo, your hair has reached new heights and levels of perfection. You've truly aced the "mad craftsman" look!

A perfect ending to my Sequim adventure, a delightful crew, a beautiful location, and a huge piece of workmanship. Altogether breathtaking! I'm proud to be a member of your support community.

After seeing the level of craftsmanship that is going into this boat, I will never be able to watch another wooden boat build again! I have been spoiled forever.

Leo, your channel is a light in these dark times.

This has its part In The 'best of humanity' category. You're all doing so much more than building a boat, light in difficult times and all that jazz. Thank you. Loving the work and the characters.

The stories, memories, and lifelong friendships made possible by this build are absolutely priceless. Thank you, once again, for sharing.

The backing music has a tinge of Knopfler. I like it. Pete is an asset. Those drills are bloody torquey things. They look like they might be low-geared brushless items. I bet Makita would be chuffed to show the world how they stand up to the punishing load you subject them to.

It’s taken a long time to get here but now you’re up to planking I feel like it will take no time at all to be done. A wonderful series. Thank you.

Leo definitely manages to make you feel like part of the project even if you're just watching from a distance and sending some cash via patreon. Such a good use of such a small amount of money.

Can't overstate how much I enjoy this series. Some of the best content on RU-vid

It is a pleasure to watch something that is beautiful, industrious and creative. If only more people took the time to create or watch this sort of thing, the world would be a significantly different place.

I just started watching your videos after being recommended by a friend, I am at number 53 in a week, I must confess my wife has about had enough of it, however I'm still watching. Great project and great to see such craftsmanship. I am a member of Scarborough Yacht Club, that's Scarborough UK it was founded by Albert Strange as Scarborough Sailing Club back in 1895. Great work.

I have been following this series since day one. When I first stumbled on this series I took a look at that old Talley Ho, listened to Leo as he described what he was planning and thought to myself, "well this is something I will follow and see how far it gets before it comes to an end. With all that had to be done I felt no way would it be completed. Leo would eventually have to move on. So I kept watching...and watching...and now I really look forward the next episode. I'm always sad when each episode comes to an end. This is simply amazing to watch. My grandfather, father, and father in law were all carpenters. I worked construction jobs for a long part of my life. I've built my own house and can relate to what you are doing and the effort it is taking. My hat is off to you Leo. You and your crew of priceless volunteers are the best thing on RU-vid! Your task is seemingly impossible, yet you continue. Filming, editing, explanation, and is second to none. I am excitedly anticipation the launch of Talley Ho

It''s extraordinarily beautiful, every angle, every line. I love this boat.

When we used to plane wide 8/4-12quarter live edge slabs we built a custom cart w/ inflated tires to accept the slab as it came out of the surfacer then just wheel it around and make another pass. Will support the long material well and can actually become quicker. Also, I've noticed the planer will give a smother finish. Depending on the material and how the cart is designed, it can become a 1 person job. I love the content and only perpetuating about this idea bc I've 2 manned big boards a lot and once we got the cart I couldn't believe how instantly it became effortless...safer, faster, more enjoyable. "Let Love Guide You, Not Fear" is paramount in these times and becomes the solution to all that hinders our full potential.

I could listen to Leo teach all day.

Without a doubt one of the most compelling video series to watch on the internet. Very nice to watch a project of such high caliber. You and your volunteers are to be congratulated!

Definitely glad I became a patreon supporter! Love to help out such an awesome project. This is my favorite series on RU-vid.

That weld job on the 2 pc knee looked excellent.

I am in awe of the old boatbuilder who didn't have power tools and had to drill and sand by hand I guess. Great job all.

Bloody hell, these episodes only last about 15 seconds! Couldn't believe it when Leo was saying that's all he had. Really looking forward to planking, but man oh man does that bronze work look gorgeous or what!

That dude just looks like Ron Swanson and I'm here for it

You are good man Leo, I wish I was able to be there helping restore Tally Ho. The craftsmanship in this vessel is phenomenal Well done boys and girls ☮️❤️

Hey Leo. Love what you are doing! Been following you for a while now. I don't know why but if you are ever looking for some research or whatever in maritime history just give me a holler. I'm a archaeologist an coordinator at the Swedish National Maritime and Transport Museums. Keep up the good work and next time I want to see Poncho help with the planking ;-)

I can’t believe it’s already time to start planking, it seems like just yesterday that you were ripping rotten timbers out of the old boat

The bronze work looks fantastic! I continue to be amazed by the craftsmanship Leo, you are a good man and deserve all the support from this community. Looking forward to seeing planking - all the best

Thank you for including us in your boat building quest, keep up the fantastic work

Just a handy tip from a pile buck. When you use the torch try using the bench or table to lean on. It's all in the wrists. Also try angling in to the cut. Hope that helps. Love your videos!

Hi Leo and team from the moment you went to see tally ho and purchased her for 1$ and we all seen her for the first time under cover the amount of rotting timber was well was it worth the 1$ you bet your cotton socks it was just looking at her now what a transformation she is looking blooming fantastic the bronze against the timber looks brilliant you all take care stay safe until we see you all next time 😀😀👍

Whoa! what snappy entrance music! woke me right up.. I do dig the music you put on your videos.. You left out the thanks to your self Leo.. For taking the time to share your dream with us.. We are all dreamers Leo.. (some more than others) and a lot of us thrive on dreams.. and when we can participate in someones dream and help to make it possible it reinforces in us that dreams are not just wishes.. But that they can come true.. even ours..With hard work and perseverance and (as Ringo Starr said) with a little help from our friends! So thank you Leo for letting us share in your impossible dream come true.. You do more for us than you realize.. Carry on son.. remember it's the third star on the left and on till morning!

I love this project. We were gone Saturday and got back late and all I could think of was getting up early Sunday morning and watching this video.

Nothing like a bit of Armless fun!!

1 o'clock on a saturday. I stop my honey do list and tell my wife " Don't bother me for 25 minutes". I just get a shrug and an eye roll. Lol but ive trained her to understand the importance. Lol thanks guys. Hands down best youtube series.

23:58 "Part o' the ship, Part o' the crew"

It's great that you are using top quality all natural ingredients: Wood, Bronze, Copper, and Lead. No cardboard, no cardboard derivatives, no cellotape. Only a little bit of string. I think the front will not fall off. Very rigorous maritime engineering standards indeed.

Loved this episode. Getting the idea that the new boat is built better than the original build. And the boogie woogie birdie was spot on.

Enjoy watching each episodes posted of refit on wooden sailboat ⛵️ Tally Ho ! 😘⛵️😀 Mike from Missouri

This has been more interesting than any television series I've ever seen, keep up the good work and keep inspiring others to do something great !!!!

I didn’t have you set on notifications. That won’t happen again. Beautiful work.....Leo, I wood kill for that stack of plank stock.

Leo Your production and editing have really progressed over the project. I’m very happy for your success and seeing new found skills developing. God’s blessings mate.

I would watch these guy make a toothpick. Unbelievable craftsmanship.

1:53 thats a beautiful smile!

Hi there Leo! I'm very very impressed how you've been building Tally Ho, the high quality of workmanship, precision, knowledge etc.......and the techniques are really really very informative, the learning that everyone gets is absolutely a treasure to keep, keep up the good work and GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

I've been following the series for like 2 years now, cannot wait to see this boat in the water soon

You are an amazing craftsman Leo. That boat, in a word, stunning.

The attention to detail is amazing.

OK, I am caught up! What an amazing project. So much craftsmanship, boat building stewardship, wood, bronze, copper work. Now what? I guess I have 2 more years of boat building to enjoy. Keep up the GREAT work Leo and crew.

Nice to see a tradesman us all the shaft of an hammer 👍 teach them there Americans 🤭👍

Leo do you and the crew have a watch party in the shop on Saturday mornings when you release a new video? Too early for Popcorn? She's looking fantastic BTW.

Watching these with a coffee is one of my favourite weekend activities! It’s getting really exciting now!

Leo you and your team are awesome. The workmanship is off the charts and I will be here until you sail away and hopefully beyond that. This is some of the most enjoyable video entertainment I have ever enjoyed.

Watching this ship come to life through your phenomenal efforts it utterly satisfying, especially for those of us who have completely different occupations. Thank you for sharing and I am grateful just watching these videos is helping you accomplish such a difficult task.

That bronze work is beautiful, Leo, absolutely stunning. Feels like you've really turned a corner and I can't wait to see more. Thank you.

I was looking to see if there's a new episode out this morning! I got super excited when I saw the notification:)

She is built so well. Great work as always.

Hi Leo I have watched the build from the very beginning. We have had a hell of a time here in OZ and I can’t wait till the next video comes out it is the highlight of the week when a new vid hits RU-vid. Thank you so very much for posting the build and I believe this is the best restoration projects on the web at present. I just love the craftsmanship you and your team are putting into this beautiful part of sailing history. Keep it up it means a lot to many who are struggling through this Covid-19 madness.

kNEES LOOK GREAT. I will donate a hedge trimmer for Leo's hair, if need be.

I can't wait for planking! She's really going to be beautiful. Love this series. I'm putting a transom in my little Chris Craft Scorpion. Far from a big sailboat but it's my own little hole in the water and I love it.

Leo's hair in this intro is full on mad scientist!

One of the best videos yet. Please continue to ask Pete what he’s doing it’s always fun to watch his expression. When is your girlfriend coming back? She added another dimension to the adventure. Thank you for saving this craft but mostly for sharing the resurrection of her with us

Delicious irony that seeing all this wonderful work on Tally Ho makes me go weak at the knees... Which is precisely what Tally Ho won't be. Incidentally, the term 'breast hook' also makes me feel quite faint. Breast hooks were a medieval instrument of torture used to rip the - Well, they were used on women. Oh, dear. I think I need a cup of tea. And a few biscuits. Any excuse, eh? ;-)

Love you Leo thank you for your vision and sharing it with all of us... What an inspiration what a beautiful work of art... 🦋🕊

Pancho's Perch, aka Tally Ho, is coming along nicely. Keep it up, Leo & the gang.

Tony & Susan here; Great work on the bronze brackets