Tally Ho gets an absurdly long Boom. 

I'm a member of the Nautical Research Guild and we look at numerous ship photos as we research components for our models. In all the ships photos I've viewed I've never seen finer mast and boom hardware, it is absolutely beautiful. The Tally Ho is a very special vessel, may she always take the lead as she dances with the wind.

Does anyone else get nervous when they start cutting holes in the deck?

The bronze hardware looks stunning and a lovely contrast against the varnished boom

Zeal is a treasure. The man has shipwright chops to no end. Always a treat to see him featured in an episode.

Man, you guys always give Zeal the scary jobs! lol. He always knocks it out of the park too...

0:32 Wow, I remember those off-cuts. They were from the keel, from where the two halves were joined. That's so cool, seeing old bits of wood I never thought I'd see again.

Amazing doesn't begin to describe the skill, genius, and devotion that has been shown in the work of building the Tally Ho.

Dutchess of Desire worthy of a BAFTA/Oscar

This channel is a real cultural asset. When I firt started watching I was suprised at all the various donations and support that was given to the Tallt Ho project. I have never sailed and have only spent a little bit of time on any boat but I now begin to understand the allure and beauty of wooden boats and the craftsmanship that creates them. Thank you to the Tally Ho team and all those who hav supported them in this fascinating endeavor!

So very cool to see the size of her compared to other yachts in the yard. I can’t wait to see her under full sail.

I learned to sail on old wooden Dutch boats, so I'm head over heels in love with Tally Ho - truly a work of art! 👍

Your team does such a great job on the little advertiser skits. You are the only RU-vid channel I don't fast-forward through the advertisements. Love the videos. Thanks for sharing

I have watched all your videos from the beginning when I was fighting cancer you where one of my few joys.

As someone who spent a working life in engineering / fabrication, take it from me, the level of craftsmanship in the bronze work is sensational, it matches the rest of the vessel perfectly.

I feel like when Leo decided to polish the bronze floors as opposed to just clean up the castings, that was a defining point on the level of finish. None of us knew at that stage what this boat would become. Now we see all these details and it finally makes sense why he polished those floors.

In this video especially, I kept recalling how, 170 odd episodes ago, Leo was doing this almost all on his own. I love watching these for the camaraderie of the fun team, and the growth of the team as a team almost as much as the progress you're all making on this, one of the most beautiful things I've seen.

I always love seeing the purpleheart wood go into the boat. As someone who doesn't do much woodworking other than cutting a few bits of pine now and then, it's color is so alien to me! But kind of like cedar, with how it changes over time and after cuts.

She's slowly but steadily turning into an absolute beauty of a boat

it looks like Leo’s finally 2yrs out from setting sail. it’s been an Epic journey…I just wish for the Dutchess to be happy. seeing her confused & upset hurts me, but her nervous gas breaks my heart. fingers crossed

Almost 60% of subscribers watched this video within 24 hours of release. That is itself an impressive feat.

Hello Leo and crew. Each visit here seems to go by sooooo quickly now.The grand lady continues to get closer to the salt every day. WONDERFUL !

This is one of the best RU-vid channels. Good work. 🎉

That purple heart is some of the most beautiful lumber I have ever seen. I can almost smell it when you guys are working with it. A shame it had to be painted. This project has become very dear to my heart. Wish I had the money to help finish it. Love watching craftsman at work.

The gooseneck is stunning. Jaw droppingly good.

As a Canadian, I fully appreciate that your spars were made by Bob and Doug!

Its just now hitting me how BIG Tally Ho really is. WOW.

Zeal has drilled, chisseld and cut far too many holes into this beautiful boat :)

To think this all started with one man and one dollar! Not only have you built an beautiful boat, but you also built a great team, awesome volunteers and loyal followers! Bravo!!

#TEAMZEAL He has drilled and chiseled more holes in Tally Ho than anyone, I think. Superb craftsmanship/artwork. Just amazing.

Please make a super cut of all the Duchess of Desire scenes and their bloopers. We will watch it all day every day.

The gooseneck is a thing of beauty.

Leo and crew, it is just an absolutely beautiful thing that has been created called Tally Ho. The scarf joint Leo made years ago now reminds me of just how much has been accomplished. These videos are so uplifting, and the work is very amazing. The aerial view of Tally Ho towards the end reinforces all the work that has been done. A floating example of will, skill, and fulfillment of a dream.

Am I the only one loving the color of aged Purple Heart? Lovely pieces of timber assembled to a great boat! Fantastic project, you inspired so many people to rethink their doing, going back to old techniques, using knowledge of the last centuries. Thank you so much for sharing your journey!

You are the point where you are just crossing milestones after milestones, it is good to see. Congrats!

This boom is really massive. I can't even imagine how she will look under full sail. Such a beauty.

This channel is literally the only one where I watch the inline ads. I mean, I've even gone back and rewatched just the ad part of some episodes. You guys are such excellent dorks.

Only 1 pallet was damaged in the making of this part 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 She is getting closer to feeling the water under her keel.

Amazing how much has been done by outside help its museum quality outfitted with the best instruments, materials and craftsmanship. I too would love to say "thank you to everyone that's contributed" and then receive a million-dollar boat paid for by patreon. Well done Leo!

"She's a beauty"! How far you've progressed on her restoration, simply amazing!

Love to have your comments on how the long holes for the fife rail post bolts were drilled accurately.

The bronze work is epic. Sculptural.

Beautiful craftsmanship going into this project. It's very rewarding to see that these skills are still there in present generations and being pass on.

That gooseneck is an impressive piece of gear.

I give every single member of the crew a massive, massive cudos for their work, but my gosh the craftsmanship Zeal blesses us with is out of this world! What an asset on this project!

I usually skip paid advertisements, but your carefully crafted ads are entertaining and worth a watch....I see a Clio Award in Tally Ho's future.

An excellent idea to install a boom identical to the original. These rigs are so magnificent that it would have been a pity to cut off even one piece!... Congratulations once again to all the members of this fabulous team!

This is incredible. How do you even afford this level of quality in these times. Zeal’s level of work is top dollars. The guy has the experience, skill and knowledge. Full package.unbelievable.

Absolutely stunning work. The detail in the castings, the fife rail and the boom, unbelievable, your boat will be a historic living masterpiece that will show in every detail how it should be done , if the oldtimers had the tech you are now using, from the kevlar shrouds to the hybrid engine. I am really looking forward to the day she is free from the land and in full sail .thank you .

I'm in awe of the skill sets used in the building of that boat. Skill sets I thought were long gone. Amazing.

With every new project and the amazing birds-eye view, what a beauty Tally Ho is becoming. Leo and crew have so much to be proud of.

I thought I viewed this channel because I was a sailor, but now I’m watching Leo’s channel for the exceedingly well done commercials.

I just got well confused and had to talk to my new best friend about sheets: User I just heard that in rigging, a sheet is actually a line - possibly connected to the boom. I thought a sheet was a sail!? ChatGPT In sailing terminology, the term "sheet" indeed refers to a line (rope) rather than a sail, which is a common misconception. A sheet is used to control the angle of the sails in relation to the wind, and it plays a crucial role in managing the boat's propulsion. Each sail on a boat typically has one or more sheets attached to it. For example: Mainsheet: This is the rope used to control the main sail. It is often attached to the boom, which is the horizontal pole extending from the mast and supporting the bottom of the mainsail. The mainsheet allows the sailor to adjust the position of the boom and thus the angle of the mainsail. Jib Sheet: A jib is a type of sail set ahead of the main sail, and the jib sheet is used to control it. Like the mainsheet, the jib sheet is vital for adjusting the sail's angle to the wind. The purpose of sheets is to "trim" the sails, which means adjusting their position to optimize the boat's speed and the efficiency with which it captures the wind. This is a fundamental aspect of sailing, as the positioning of the sails directly affects the boat's ability to harness wind power. The word "sheet" in this context comes from an old nautical term meaning the corner of a sail. The ropes were originally used to secure the corners of sails before they took on their current role in sail adjustment. Over time, the term evolved to refer specifically to the ropes that control the sails. User What about "three sheets to the wind", what does that mean then? ChatGPT The phrase "three sheets to the wind" is a nautical idiom, but it's not directly related to the technical aspects of sailing. Instead, it's a metaphorical expression used to describe someone who is extremely drunk. The origin of this phrase is indeed nautical and relates to the sheets (ropes) used in sailing. In sailing, a "sheet" is a rope or line that controls the tension on the corners of a sail, not the sail itself. The stability and direction of a sailboat are greatly affected by how these sheets are handled. If several sheets (particularly on different sails) are loose and flapping in the wind, the boat would lurch about unpredictably, much like a drunken person staggering. "Three sheets to the wind" specifically refers to a situation where three of these lines are loose, causing the boat to be unstable and out of control, similar to how a person might behave under the influence of excessive alcohol. Over time, this phrase has been adopted into general English usage to describe someone who is very drunk, drawing on the imagery of a ship being tossed about unpredictably due to its loose sails.

That boom and associated hardware is bloody gorgeous!

Leo's videos are a fine example of the journey being better than the arrival, I just don't want them to stop. Well done Capt. Leo and crew!

What a beautiful ship Leo.

Why are these videos more professionally made and more engaging than anything in the UK produced by the BBC, ITV or Sky at a small proportion of the cost? You don't have to be into sailing to enjoy them, just admire the incredible craftsmanship, passion, knowledge and dedication!

Every video we see more and more amazing quality workmanship. Port Townsend foundry have made the most amazing Brackets and fittings that are appearing all over the boat, the mast and rigging looks incredible.

Lordy Leo you have some wonderful people working both 'with you', and 'for' you. The fittings on the mast, and the beautiful boom are a testament to them, and you, both. So excited to see this project develop. Warmest wishes to all involved.

it just occurred to me have you contacted the model makers like: Tamiya, Hasegawa, Academy, Italeri, Trumpeter, Heller, Airfix, Revell, Bronco, Lindberg etc. they might be interested in making a scale model of this for the public to be put together with either wood or plastic. Just an idea.😊👍

It would be nice to see the design and manufacture of the boom bronze hardware...just beautiful work!

The rare occasion where a fellow bloke isn’t over exaggerating about the size of their boom.

Tally Ho has become a work of art. I am proud of of all of you for her transformation and growing beauty.

Being following since video 2, then watch number 1. This journey has been humous, educational and joyful content. In the future we will miss the progress until I remembered , Leo said the sailing adventures will continue on the channel. So Bravo to all who have shared their talents to the rebirth of Tally Ho.

I love the attention to details. A simple thing like matching rail profiles may not seem that much, yet the eye sees them without conscious thought. It aids a continuity and symmetry of lines. And that boom is a beautiful sight. "Why put in the bigger boom? Why not?" Spoken like a true engineer! 😁 Bigger sail = more 'horsepower'. Always a good thing. Those overhead shots makes you appreciate the deck structure all the more, too. She's a pretty, pretty boat. Can't wait to see her under sail.

I must say Leo your forward planing really shows it would of been so simple just to drill some bolts thru the mast partners but know these perfectly straddle the tenons for the fife rail every detail has a use the insight is truely amazing … big shout out to joe im sure he’s had so many sleepless nights also parting together all the systems again this also seems it seamlessly all fits together , the true details many don’t see but some do and understand how many jobs are truely going on all at once although scattered all over the community of port Townsend what a team what a build ..

There are so many beautiful additions and attachments to the boat which are artworks in themselves. The boat is utterly amazing alongside all the talented sculptors working on her. Well done

les différentes ferrures de bronze sont magnifiques , le vit de mulet impressionne et quant à la bôme , je l 'espère dépassant largement le couronnement de l'arrière , histoire de donner ce chic aux gréements anciens de corsaires adaptés à la course , juste assez pour embêter l'équipage lors de la réduction de la toile et des prises de ris ;

Congratulations on hanging the boom

I agree “why not”. Unbelievable how many little details are needed to finish this boat. Makes you appreciate ever wooden vessel at sea

Am hoping they made you a couple spare gooseneck pins and toggles ... always gives me the willies when I see how tiny these bits of the rig appear!

That gooseneck is a thing of beauty. Nice work Team Tally Ho!

For some reason I get emotional seeing this project happening, specially as you get closer to the end of it.

I hope your sponsors and potential sponsors see you skits, as they keep me laughing, during your interesting work commentary, which is more than I tolerate for any other sponsored video!

What a beautiful piece of work. The people involved in building that spar must be very proud. However the boom cannot overshadow the rest of the work featured today. Everything is first class. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

Who needs Cartier or Faberge? The goose neck fittings are boat jewellery of the finest quality. Functional elegance or elegantly functional. Well done to PT foundry and every one concerned.

The expertise and competence of your crew is testimony to your own quietly inspiring knowledge and competence.

It is so satisfying to see young guys exhibited such skill as shipwrights and the exquisite craftsmanship they do on Tally Ho. HOWEVER, Leo, there must be mistakes, it cant always fit so perfectly,. My carpentry is not anywhere near the standard of your guys so can we see some bloopers, some mistakes and more important, how your guys put things right. Tally Ho is looking beautify, she is a work of art and I can only imagine the pride you will feel when you first let her loose on a broad reach. amazing , but let's see the bloopers please, so that us mere mortals can have some hope left.

My highlight of the week. That and Rick and Morty on Mondays. But anyway I have been following this project from day one. I can't believe how the time has gone.

She is looking more and more like a classic yacht every day.. Leo, you must be ecstatic with the work that is being done and your ideas and hard work coming together.

Oh lawd, he's drilling the mast. Be still my heart

Wow ! Love the castings for the boom. Such quality.

More fantastic work & that Boom is over the top amazing! Great work Leo & Crew! As a continued supporter of this amazing project, I urge anyone that can make a donation to consider doing so. I know how much Leo really appreciates it. Thanks & Tally Ho! 👍👍

That boom,mask and everyting that is attached are 100% perfect looking.

Once Tally Ho is done, I wonder if a spin-off channel titled "things you didn't know a forklift could do" could be created. Through-out this journey this channel has taken us on, I'm amazed at all the things a forklift has been able to help with - like getting the boom ready to install.

I'm not sure why you don't sell prints of the the Tally Ho design (like @1:21). As a patron I'd love to purchase it to frame and hang in my office.

I do like these episodes that show the masters at work.

I'm very much enjoying following the progress of this project. I grew up in a small fishing village in Fife, and it's interesting to hear about the Fife rail. I of course know of the Fifie which is a Scottish sailing fishing vessel, but hadn't heard of the Fife rail. Beautiful craftsmanship as always.

13:11 omg. It's so nice when the editor puts in just a little more effort and syncs the beat to the action.. Well done, well done.🎉

Da gusto ver como avanza el barco, gran trabajo. It's nice to see how the boat is progressing, great job.

I've enjoyed every moment of this journey. Always looking forward to the next episode

Amazing work by everyone! Beautiful bronze work by Port Townsend Foundry!

I started watching the Tally ho project, episode 34, like all I went back to the start. I have been hooked since. I live in Ireland and I can't wait to see her do the fastnet. I'll be in sea that day to cheer her and Leo on... Credit to all who works on her, see is the most beautiful sailing boat I ever seen.

Amazing 🤩 .... wish the videos were an hour long tho .😊😊

I sometimes think I watch this channel just to catch up on the latest episode of Duchess of Desire.

I've always thought (for no particularly authoritative reason) that the fife rail was so called because of its resemblance to a fife. After all, it's pierced with a regular series of holes. In service, these will take belaying pins, but in the shop the holes are open. The resemblance to a fife requires only modest imagination. All credit to William Fife III, but these rails predate him by well over a century.

Thanks Leo and team. Every episode it all looks better and better!

I am waiting to meet Tally Ho on the sea again:)

Currently saving to get a boat soon! I began my investment journey at the age of 33, primarily through hard work and dedication. Now at the age of 38, I am thrilled to share that my passive income exceeded $100k in a single month for the first time. This success reinforces the importance of the advice mentioned earlier. It is not about achieving quick wealth, but rather ensuring long-term financial prosperity.

Exceptional drone photography. It helps give us a better sense of Tally Ho's scale and beauty.

The first person to drop one of those bronze belaying pins down through the glass in the hatch has to sleep in the berth under the hatch when it rains.