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  • 161. Tally Ho’s launch & future plans

    In this episode we talk about how close Tally Ho’s launch might be, we talk about the work that is left to do, and we talk about how you can come and see us and the boat in person! We also see some carving work on the bulwark planks, as I try to replicate the […] More

  • 159. Installing Galley and Chainplates

    In this episode Patrick builds the Galley and Zeal installs the Chainplates! Donate securely with PayPal – GBP Donate securely with PayPal – USD – For sneaky preview of what’s going on in between Episodes, follow my Facebook and Instagram. To become a PATRON, visit My Patreon Page To see all the other ways you can […] More

  • 158. 1910: A Space Odyssey

    In this episode we install a lot of exciting and shiny new equipment into Tally Ho’s supersonic engine room. We also install the cockpit footwell, which encloses the engine room and also means we can actually sit in the cockpit! In other news, Zeal sands the deck, revealing the beautiful sharp seams between the Yellow […] More

  • 157. Hanging TALLY HO’s Rudder

    In this video we hang the solid Purpleheart rudder onto the stern of the boat! Firstly though, Zeal has to do some impressive shaping work using an Adze, chisels, grinders and more. We also catch up on progress with the Teak cap rail, and the Bulwarks get their first coat of paint. Donate securely with […] More

  • 156. Fitting the solid Teak Cap-rails

    In this video I get started making Tally Ho’s cap rails – the large Teak pieces that curve around the top of the bulwarks. We also get out for a sail on another old British Gaff Cutter, the bulwarks get faired, and Paddy does a dance! Donate securely with PayPal – GBP Donate securely with […] More

  • 155. Seventy miles in TALLY HO’s dinghy.

    In this episode Patrick and I decide to become masochists and join “SEVENTY48” – a 70 mile rowing race from Tacoma to Port Townsend. We also catch up with the progress on Tally Ho’s beautiful mast and other spars, which are being built at the Northwest Maritime Center. Donate securely with PayPal – GBP Donate […] More

  • 154. Tally Ho’s rig – blocks and sheaves!

    In this episode we follow Bob as he builds some beautiful wooden strop-blocks for Tally Ho’s rig, and explains their purpose. Donate securely with PayPal – GBP Donate securely with PayPal – USD – For sneaky preview of what’s going on in between Episodes, follow my Facebook and Instagram. To become a PATRON, visit My Patreon […] More

  • 153. O Rudder, where art thou?

    In this episode Zeal fits the cast bronze rudder hardware to the boat, and he and Patrick hot-rivet the gudgeons through the purple heart stern-post. Nic does some beautiful work on the “front door” and we find out where this door is actually destined to live. We also follow the construction of the trim tab, […] More

  • 152. The challenging reality of running this project

    In this episode we follow a (slightly stressful) day in the boatyard, catching up on the dozens of jobs currently in progress – from the galley to the deck furniture, the rudder, the winches, and so much more. We meet riggers and spar-builders, and even Gandalf the grey stops in to say hi. Donate securely […] More

  • 151. Trial and error on the most expensive staircase I’ve ever made.

    In this episode Leo builds the Teak companionway steps, Patty installs some beautiful aluminium brackets, George builds out the saloon, and Joe explains the latest developments in the engine room. In other news, the Duchess of Desire goes yachting, and the bulbous-bow comes to the big screen! Donate securely with PayPal – GBP Donate securely […] More

  • 150. Tally Ho’s front door

    In this episode we work on Tally Ho’s front door, which will be traditional frame-and-panel door built with quarter-sawn Oak. We talk a little bit about the history of front doors on traditional boats, and the door opening is cut with some precision chainsaw-work. Also in this video – Zeal caulks most of the deck […] More

  • 149. Electricity is dangerous

    In this episode we trick Patty with some fake poop, we shock our faces with microcurrent in the name of capitalism, and we discover the best places to warm tortillas on your diesel engine. On a more serious note, we also talk about the dangers of electrocution at sea and catch up with progress on […] More

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