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Good morning you lovely lot! Firstly I want to say a HUGE thanks to all of you who have already subscribed to my channel. It means so much to me, and is the best way to show your support and enable me to keep up the drive to continue making these video! I am truly grateful for all the kind and positive comments you have all left. I’m slowly getting the hang of the whole filming and editing malarkey! So I hope you all enjoy the journey as it progresses! I hope one day I’ll get to thanks each one of you on the decks of this old girl!!! If anyone would like to support my project, The best way to do so is by subscribing to my channel and sharing with friends. Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/2I30KJMMZMUB5?ref_=wl_share Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=15803516 Many thanks for all your generosity! Peace and gratitude! All the best. Finn
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EPISODE 38
Sometimes life can get a bit much. Trying to manage a full time job along side a full time project to build a dream and also have a life on top of it all can take its toll.
When unexpected situations arise then the best thing we can do is give ourselves the time we need to be able to deal...
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EPISODE 37
A slightly shorter video this time I'm afraid due to suffering from a virus the last couple of weeks.
But progress is progress and I'm on the mend.
In this episode it is time to get on and give the new cleats some shape and detail using some nice old hand tools.
Once shaped they can be...
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***EPISODE 35***
In this episode it is time to fit the starboard side capping rails onto the boat for the final time, bedding them down on sikaflex and getting them bolted and screwed onto the bulwark planks, something i have been looking forward to doing for some time.
I then realise i was slightly...
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EPISODE 35
A slightly different episode this time,
With some incredible help from some friends, Heron, Sean and ash who came to help out getting the rest of the two pack paint scraped from the boat taking the hull back to the bare ferro cement. This is something i have been looking forward to for a...
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Episode 34.
In this episode it is time to make a start on building the starboard side fuel tank framing below the pilot birth. Once the birth is framed out i can the get the 3D tank template made up so we can trial the installation through the narrow gap into the birth. Then i can deliver the template...
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Episode 33
In this episode its time to fit the new propeller shaft clamp coupling, propeller shaft and deep sea seal whist i can still easily get right down into the bilge aft of the engine rather than fitting it later when the space will be slightly more
It's time to unbox the first lot of the boats...
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EPISODE 32!!!
The last couple of months have proved to be a bit of a challenge.
After returning from an incredible three week holiday travelling around Thailand, coming home to find out my routine of editing had taken a hit.
Working tirelessly over the last four weeks to raise enough money to purchase...
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EPISODE 31
Time to meet the newest member of the Family!! "KODA"
In this episode we begin the process of connecting up the engine while we still have plenty of space inside the boat. Some of the components, like the water lock exhaust system are going to be fitted behind but also below the engine,...
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Episode 30
Firstly, a huge thanks to all of you who donated towards the project to help with the purchase of the water tanks and main power supply components. Your support is overwhelming, and massively helps speed the process up.
I thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
Now we have all the components...
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EPISODE 29
In this episode we cover a few topics that are all major components of the build.
First i get the saloon sole levelled to match the galley creating a larger usable floor space.
Then after a couple of coats of concrete bilge paint, it's time to make a basic template for the stainless steel...
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EPISODE 28
In this episode after a short break to Wales for some adventuring, it's time to get all of the Bulwarks fitted to the boat for the last time.
First up, refitting the existing starboard bulwark to the new transom once they have had a good sanding and coats of primer.
It is then time to...
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***EPISODE 27***
In this episode it's time to install all of the portside stanchions for the final time.
First step is to finish marking and cutting the forward bottom bulwark plank.
Once cut and shaped i can then mark out and cut the nibbed scarf joint to join the two planks together.
Next up, priming...
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