Traditional wood boatbuilding - deck hatches & more!

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EPISODE 139

In this video we make progress all over the boat - the engine-room sole is laid, the diesel-engine exhaust gets installed, and Zeal joins the team again to do some caulking and fair the keel timber.

We start work inside the head, including the glamorous job of trying to position the toilet itself, and we meet Pat Mahon, who starts constructing the deck hatches!

In other news, we watch the Schooner Martha get lifted out of the water, and George finds a creative use for an original keel bolt.

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MANY THANKS!

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Music;
World War Blues - Mini Vandals
Sunday Drive - Silent Partner
Carroll Park - John Deley and the 41 Players
Be Bop 25 - Audionautix
Sunday Drive - Silent Partner
Cross the Road - Silent Partner
Chances - Silent Partner

Boatbuilding - deck hatches & more! (EP139)

[curtisgrindahl]

The old timers who've joined the project this year have been AMAZING. What skill they bring to this inspiring project! What a gift to all of us. My interests are wide but I have to say, this channel is my favorite. It is fun to go back in time and remind myself of all the hard work that has been done, much of it by volunteers who were inspired to travel to Port Townsend to work fulfilling Leo's dream. A big thank you to everyone!

[YouTube]

awesome to see how the crew is expanding, the process has been incredible to watch! this series is both relaxing and satisfying to say the least. we're all rooting for you!

[SootHead]

It's just a never-ending stream of perfection being shown here. If boats could have halos, this one would.

[ervintaylor]

Those aerial shots of her in the shop showing the deck and all of her top sidelines is absolutely beautiful you guys are doing such a good job

[hedronist]

My wife and I, 73 and 77, are currently "cleaning out the garage", and it is a sad and somewhat tearful experience. Back in 1990 we were working towards doing The Big C -- out the Golden Gate and turn left, then "run til the butter melts" ... and we won't be home for dinner. But "life happened" and we are now too old and too infirm to do that. So we are packing up and giving away all of the bits and pieces that were part of that dream -- foulies and watch jackets, SOSpenders, our nav books and ephermises (but not the sextant!), etc., etc., etc. It is a truly painful process.

I know Leo started doing this for himself, but in the process he has given an invaluable gift to those us who also had the dream, but not the skills or the time. We dreamed, he does, and we thank him *so* much for sharing his journey with us all. God Bless Tally Ho! and all who will sail on her.

[MartialLoreNZ]

This is literally the best YouTube channel that has ever existed. Nothing in life gives me as much joy as watching this team at work and seeing this wonderful boat brought back to life. Thank you, Leo, & Co.

[robsmith]

Zeal packing cotton into the joints on the deck is pure poetry in motion, and strangely relaxing 🙂

[shaukahodan]

Working in Construction, I hear the phrase "We ain't building Yet here, Leo and the Team are Building to a standard that would make Tally Ho the Grandest of all

[ChrisPorsche]

The last few years have been filled with trials and tribulations, happiness, sadness and despair at times. Thankfully Leo and Tally Ho have been a consistent happy port in a storm to lift the spirits. Thank you everyone involved in this fabulous project it means a lot to many of us in Youtube land.

[muddydave]

Those louvre doors are fantastic. There are so many little details of this rebuild that turn it from a complex boatbuilding project into an artful expression of love. Its more than just function.

[sionhughes]

Quite literally the best project I have ever followed from the very first episode. A piece of maritime history re born through sheer hard work and pure craftsmanship . I look forward to every episode . That boat on completion will be a priceless national treasure loved and appreciate by millions . I tip my hat to you sir . Bloody well don sir .

[michaelc.]

Zeal is remarkable in his ability to describe so much complex work in such few words. The man is amazing.

[Wargunsfan]

I have watched from the beginning and I have seen willing but inexperienced volunteers being slowly replaced by professionals with a lifetime of skills and experience. The finished yacht will be a testament to Leo's vision and dogged persistence. Well done!

[JulianFoley]

Humans of all ages together constructing a small but complete ecosystem that will protect them and others as they voyage across our watery planet. An act of mutual care, creativity, solidarity and peace between all involved.

[longhaulblue]

I really enjoy your segments of the boatyard. The views and the accompanying music evoke all sorts of emotions for me. Beauty, serenity, melancholy. Please keep doing them. You have a great eye.

[RaqrexArt]

My 3 seconds of Tally Ho fame 😂 but seriously, thanks for hosting me and letting me contribute. Can’t wait to come back!

[bdshort]

This is my favorite series on YouTube - easily! It's so satisfying and relaxing to watch this beautiful work of art come together!

[luckyirvin]

as an aerospace worker, it's easy to see how Artemis is safely sailing the vacuum sea. we learned highest quality from our boat-building ancestors, personified in Leo, Patrick, Richard, Zeal, and all the other patient perfectionists.

[mickeyfilmer]

As a former MEA (shipwright) in the RN, It's just wonderful to see that the old skills are still available through young and old. I wish I was not so knackered, as I would have loved to have been able to help in thia amazing restoration . Good luck young man, you deserve it.

[hirvinggoodman]

Every bloody video I'm blown away about that craftmanship. Just awesome how wood is perfectly fitted on every detail. Beautiful.