Planking the Hull - Part 2 (Rebuilding Tally Ho / EP91.2) 

It's extremely heartening to see there are still people who are dedicated and take pride in their craft and are committed to doing things properly.

I'm not sure why, but it seems so much more a human enterprise when there are dogs involved and chickens running about.

Pete: "Hey Leo. What are you doing...". Perfect.

My favorite project - no pretentious philosophy, a crew who want to learn rather than teach, the most natural environment (even the chickens seem content) and a truly amazing mascot (Pancho). All this hosted by a truly gifted shipwright with a gift for leadership. The happiest crew on RU-vid by a long way. PS we miss Cecca Leo, thanks for your uploads.

My weekend couldn't get any better, 2 episodes in 2 days!!!

With all that’s going on with the Covid lockdown zombie apocalypse tragedy you will never know the real benefit of watching you and your amazing team has done, thank you indeed. A very tired ITU. Nurse

I'm impressed with Pete, knowing that he is doing everything using a prosthetic. Gives a lot of hope to people like me.

One day, we'll see Leo sailing the seas, jaggered hair to the lee-wind. Beside him will be his first-mate, Peg-leg Pete, with Poncho the parrot on his shoulder... Smuggling whiskey into the lands lost to the zombie apocalypse.

Leo, I am so impressed with this project. Not so much with the actual building of the boat, (although that is very impressive too), but by how you have brought together a group of people with wildly differing levels of skill and so skillfully inspired, encouraged, and trained them into a truly talented and efficient crew. congratulations to you and your talented crew.

"A plank is always a good excuse to have a little whisky" Well I'm watching this video the right way then!

I’m astonished at the elegance of the hull’s curves as the planking proceeds. Art and utility.

I like to imagine that if Tally Ho was being built in England, everything would be basically the same, but Pete would have a Hagrid, West-Country accent, Rosie would have a London West-End accent, Leo’s accent would be unchanged, obviously, and everybody else would have Beatles-esque Liverpool Scouse accents.

In my eyes, as the planking progresses the overall shape of the ship is revealed to be very elegant.

Two videos in one weekend. I feel so lucky.

I Love the visual. Sitting, eating as a group and then immediately cutting up the table.

God I still remember the first few videos of the inspector coming out and complaining about his covering like it was yesterday...I can’t believe how far this project has come and can’t wait to see where it goes!!

“Piss drunk.” Pete for the win again. 😆👍

fastest two weeks of my life, gotta love it.

She's visibly a Big Beefy Boat. That final shot from the bows (22:12) - magnificent!

I love the dog riding on the back of the forklift 🐶 he is having fun.

A Two-Tally weekend! What a treat!

I just finished watching the first episode and out this pops, a nice little surprise!

Obviously Tally Ho is now in the water but I really enjoy going back and watching the build again

I like watching the animals help out, Pancho off to the side preparing rags, dog co-driving the forklift, chicken up on the scaffolds inspecting construction.....etc.

After seeing all this effort for the last few years, have to wonder what Leo was thinking when he initially planned to rebuild by himself. He'd take at least 10 years to finish by himself. What amazes me is the continued support of the homeowner - doubt they expected to see the boat in their back yard for 2-3-4 years.

If that bow on shot with the planking showing her lines doesn't make your heart skip a beat, well...I guess something is wrong with you...man does she look like a boat coming alive. Incredible work.

8 hours after posting and it takes 2 days to read all the positive comments. I think Leo and crew are successful. Very successful at capturing hearts and minds as well as entertaining and building a great ship.

Wow! Dogs running forklifts! Chickens thinking they are parrots! Pete doing instructional videos! Who ever could guess that would be the best way to build a boat? Kudos for another wonderful video. Thank you!

I doubt the original Tally Ho construction was so carefully fitted.

I can’t wait to see how Leo finishes her interior. The structural integrity of Tally Ho is incredible. I had no idea how strong these vessels are. She well be sailing 70 years from now

You can really tell the progress in all the people skill levels and confidence in what they are doing.

It's awesome to see the public confidence and character development of the whole team, their personalities beaming. Character building going hand in hand with boat building🙌🙌

Wow. This was the best valentine gift ever. Thanks, Leo and Pete!

Leo, you've gotten this far. Congratulations. You only have a mere 2 years to go before Tally Ho is finished.

The project would not be complete without the supervision of Pancho at the Helm or without all the animals secretly embracing the building of their new home. The Tally-Ho series has a wonderful feel good aura about it. I think it comes from the great leadership and expertise from Leo. This weekends 2 videos has been 2 of my favorites. Keep up the great work guys!

Watching those gaps close up when the plank is knocked with the mallet is so immensely pleasing.

Seen a lot of chicken in my life, but this was the first parkour-chicken ever.

Look at Rosie breaking out the big guns!

Always felt drinking whiskey was appropriate when watching planking. Now I know why!

Pete mentions the Whisk(e)y plank - so begins the shipments of distilled spirits bound for the Tally-Ho Project c/o Sheriff Pancho @SampsonBoatCompany

Awesome, a double Tally Ho hit in one weekend.

I don't know about boats, and did not really think I cared that much, but boy do i love this channel, the people, the process, the videos. Keep it coming!!!

As a semi pro furniture maker, the highest compliment I can give, these people is: "This is a floating piece of Duncan Phyfe "

What a nice surprise to have two episodes this weekend. This is honestly my favorite show on the internet.

Forklift doggo! Planking chickens! Snow parrot! Gotta love all the mascots!

Can you imagine being Leo's neighbor, a front row seat every day to see this magnificent build!!!!

imaging Rosie applying for a job in a couple of years time and being asked for a resume: it will be very short "Tally-Ho"

The adventurous chicken was the highlight of this one.

Two videos in one weekend? Leo does love us!!!

Superb Leo thank you- roll on the Whiskey Plank 👍👍👍

I don't know which is more beautiful. The ship or the parrot!

I remember the first episodes when leo was removing the old planks The state of the boat back then and now incredible , Gratz Leo and the crew for this amazing Job

You can really start to appreciate the beautiful lines of her hull now.

Two videos in one week! What a treat.

You are a man of many talents. Sailing, carpentry, working with hand and electric tools, heavy machinery and Striker for LEEDS UNITED.

I'm glad to see that Fork Dog was supervising mechanical operations, if memory serves Fork Dog is a 10th dan Blackbelt ticket holder so to see those skills being passed on is brilliant.

My favorite sub on youtube. Thank you Leo.

She is looking great , ( and Rosie!) A beautiful project all this and a Chicken that thinks it's a Parrot!

I have been watching since the very start. I must say I am amazed at what is involved to build and all wood boat. I mean I know it took a lot but yet I was way off on just how much was really involved. In my lifetime, I am now 77, I had two professions, I started as a carpenter's helper then got into a steel fab shop as a helper. Got one of the guys to teach me to weld and became a welder. After 15 years doing that I got laid off and started my own business as a carpenter. Did some new construction framing and residential remodeling for another few years till the market crash of the 80's. Then went to work for a residential remodeling company till about 10 years ago when I retired. But none of that lifetime of experience would have prepared me for the kind of work and your assistance pull off. I am blown away by the kind of work you all do and the complexity of it. And the quality of it all is just amazing. I regret that I have not been in a position to come and work for you on this project for just the experience of being part of something so grand and amazing. You and all those that have joined you in this wonderful endeavor and experience deserve the joy and pride you will feel when it is finished and makes her maiden voyage. By the way I spent three years on and aircraft carried when in the US Navy as a very young man and have a great love of the sea as you obviously do. Congratulations on a most amazing endeavor and so pleased that you made these videos so we out here as the viewing public get a chance to share what you all work so hard on to accomplish. Thank You once a again and please keep making these great videos and keep up the great job!

I build big steel boats but love to watch wood boats being built. Such a difference, steel is like balance and procedure and wood is more like craftsmanship and art. Two videos in one weekend just awesome!

This is like Noah's ark with all the animals waiting to enter! The craftsmanship is next level!

_Those chickens are up to sumthin' Mr Tweedy_

when Leo said that part 2 would be out soon i was thinking next week, not the next day! SWEET!

Out of all these videos, I just can’t get over how great of a life Pancho has... That bird is never bored, he’s engaged at all times. I doubt he ever gets frustrated like you see with so many RU-vid birds who are bored out of their skulls. He’s one lucky bird!

Gotta wonder how Leo's doing thru out this extended time ashore. Worried about loosing his sea legs? Also, very surprised at how well Poncho accepts the cold weather. Not often you see a Parrot in the snow.

I, like yourselves, just can’t wait to see that “Whiskey Plank”. Great job all.

The dog sitting on the back of the fork lift, haha elf 'n safety, love it 😃

At 21:19 you can see the but joint close with mallet blow after blow. The joy!

It's scary after all this time and endless effort of you and so many other people how much she's really starting to look like a yacht.

Hey Pete, what’s keeping you occupied? Clever Leo, clever. The old catchphrase was triggering Pete to his wits’ end lol

Leo you really need to get some Sampson Boat Merch

I'd buy a T shirt from you guys that had the silhouette of the dog on the forklift, sitting all chill, getting driven around. That's a great yard dog. You should re-introduce us to who brought what pet, and what their names are. Well, I would LIKE it if you did that - obviously it's up to the owners.

I told myself I would save this episode for a week from now, made it about 30 minutes.

Tally Ho is looking truly beautiful with her planking on. Those smooth graceful lines are testament to the designer and the the crew rebuilding her. Leo, you and the team are doing such great work. Thank you.

Pete's idea of using the router to put the chamfer on the planks was a stroke of genius cool idea I will need to remember later :).

6:22 Forklift: Brrrbrrrbrrr! Pup: Don't mind me, I'm just chillin'.

Two in one weekend, time to by a lottery ticket!

So close that they are talking about the Whiskey plank. Can you do a live stream so we can all join in drinking a shot?

It’s refreshing to see (finally) that there is some sense of humor here. Leo is so serious that I was wondering if he ever jokes around. The work is amazing. Decided to put in my own whiskey plank today - got one more toothpick in the shot glass. Happy Valentine’s Day all.

If more project managers studied how the TEAM SPIRIT of this build was achieved and applied it to their projects they would achieve so much . Its a credit to you all .

Less than 6 hours old and over 100000 views!! Thats a third of Leos subscribers watching in less than 6 hours!!! That is one hell of a community!

Quality only moves at a certain pace ...you can’t rush it ...this whole project screams quality ..

As far as Leo is concerned , He is the best boat builder I have had the privilege of watching. Furthermore this rebuild is going to be one of the very best yachts afloat.

She is really taking shape. Thank you for sharing your job with us. The subject is fascinating and I love the creative camera angles and shots. The sunrise through the frames was beautiful. I can't wait to see how it's going to look on the inside. You are steaming along at a decent pace on the build. A video of the build from start to finish in a time lapse form. Thanks again.

I must say...as you get closer to the finish on this work of art, I almost have a mourning for the coming time when Leo will be gone from boat building, but, my only solace is knowing he will have to build something else someday and I anticipate his great exploration into something truely worth his and our time.

Your skills as a film maker are progressing as fast as your skills as a boat builder must have done. Tally ho is showing a really nice shape. It must be so satisfying to see her come back to life before your eyes. On another note, that dog is going to be so sad when you sail away, as will we all.

Wow, great. I see Inspector Green inspecting lunch in the lunch room, just before you cut planking from the table. Well done. It is noted that the ever busy Inspector Green received help from special assistant Redfeather from the Northwestern Henny Tribe, most excellent choice. Well done. The planking is super. I would have not any reservation about taking Tally Ho in any ocean, any sea. She is a BRISTOL SHIP.🇬🇧🇺🇸 With all the confidence that instills.

Dittoes regarding your management and planning skills development. It's easy to see (for an experienced team leader) that there is no serious friction in your crew...regardless of their background...and that's all to your credit. Another observation that for everyone who lays an eye on the framing and planking lines...the boat is real eye-candy...a pleasure to see. The only greater pleasure would be to actually touch the wood in place...as you do nearly every day. Hang in there...you'll soon be wishing to start another boat.

[Pancho] "Check out my magnificent new yacht, it's coming along very nicely"

Thank you and the sampson crew. Stay safe

I love that surprise ending! Haha!

Imagine finding this video today and not having watched every single episode already. Imagine the week of bingeing you would do watching every episode from the beginning to now to see how far this beast has come. I envy those people :"(

That is one gorgeous vessel. Hope you guys get a photographer to shoot the interior/exterior when the planking is done - it's a work of art and in black & white it will be amazing. Also, in ten years time all of you can say, "Yeah, we had lunch on some of these planks..."

Tally Ho is really coming together! The view through the hold is AWESOME!!! but the outside with the planking on is luscious. THANKS for bringing her back, Leo!!!

Tally Ho is emerging as art as well as a fine sailing ship. The camera work was outstanding this time. The light was just right and showed off the boat beautifully. I also found it totally appropriate that part of the music was Ragtime. Ragtime came into general popularity during the time that Tally HO was being designed and built. It swept the country in popularity. This is hilarious considering that this music was written and performed in the parlors of the bawdy houses of St. Louis. It was played to entertain the "gentleman callers" as they waited to see their "ladies". Nice to see that it was also played slowly, as specified by the creator of Ragtime, Scott Joplin.

Having two episodes so close reminded me when I discovered Leo and Tally ho, I binged watched like 50 episode in just a week!

You weren't kidding, part 2 I did expect maybe next week... dang.

I have always felt this is the most satisfying and pleasing part of any wooden boat .That was a pleasure to watch even for this old shipwright

Well, and as ever, I am equally thrilled to be part of this exceptional project, albeit by just occasionally contributing to the funds needed for this historic effort. An equally massive thank you for keeping up the good work.

I was so glad to see Sailor in this video. I hadn’t seen her in the last few videos and I thought something had happened to her. Tally Ho is really starting to come together. She looks great!