You guys made more publicity to Bering yachts then the company it self made in her entire history . Got to say this : Bering does look to be a lot more intersting then many other manufacturers . But one only does know this because of videos like this .
Amazing series you should get that boat for free all the great advertising you provide for Bering.....I am sold on this company because of your channel. I will be buying only Bering.
As a certified welder myself. I must say. I would feel extremely confident on board that vessel. As for steel to aluminum, impressive. We have always been taught to keep them separate for corrosion issues. Learn something new every day.
Yeh its to prevent contamination of materials, which usually occurs when the welder cleans/preps the surface after its been welded ie ground down, or if there rushing kicking off loads of spatter, which as you know flies everywhere.
@@MasterChief37 If a company is willing to get this kind of publicity during a build, showing their process along the way, you know that they are satisfied and proud of their build quality.
Alexei interacts so well with you two that he exposes his in-depth knowledge of the ship construction/design techniques. He might not be a welding tradesman in his own right, but he really understands what is going on. Along with the technical knowledge he also successfully runs a commercial business and builds a great team. A great video.
At 1st in the earlier videos like the Bearing 70 & 77 videos he was talking yes, but now it's like he is becoming more conformable on camera with them. He's knowledge is really shining through now more than it did before. Deeply impressive!
I own and run a steel fabrication company for 35 years.The welding is exactly right and procedure. You weld from inside out for simple ease of working. It’s the only Way of doing this. Every step of the process is right. He has independent testing. Atomic plate is amazing. Good job Bering.
So, how can you do a component weld from inside of the bulbous bow? and only 20 % weld check? how many feet of welding is there on this boat? i would insist on 100% of bow.
@@bsb11kat25 it’s easy . You have pre tested welder to cert standard. The pass weld tease first . And qualified tradesman know what to do , and any leading hand or supervisor overseeing would know, any company project managers would also know. It’s a 4 step check system. Unless you have 3rd world standards , the end out of the bulbous is welded then there is the join to the boat . It’s not hard just process and time consuming. Some boats they serve no purpose at all . People just put them on , no need. If they do not increase speed and fuel economy . Otherwise you are literally just welding on a bull bar. In Australia you would only try cheating it once with the private testing company’s and life working on the job would be over or become very hard??? There is no need to do a 100% testing. If you fail in the 20% it then become 100% .
I am a welder, and have worked on many pressure vessels, and the way they are doing the welds is exactly how your supposed to do it on a pressure vessel. It's recommended to heat your area first prior to welding, it will rid it of excess moisture in the steel. Begin welding from the interior, once done move to the front and do what we call gouge welding most call it arc carbon gouging. For first timers wear hearing protection, it's loud as hell, anyway, the process is where a welder will use a weld machine with an air compressor to basically blast away excess weld material from the weld, why we do this is to rid of any imperfections that may have arisen from the inside of the vessel, this is how you make it a pressure vessel. Once excess material is removed, I like to use a U-shape with the gouger, it's easier to weld. One all this is finished welding, it then gets passed to quality control for inspection, it's tedious but necessary. I can tell you from witnessing many x-rays over the years it's quite amazing to see. Once done and only when passed can it move onto the next stage. I love the video as I had questions about certain things, so happy it is explained and adhered to proper standards. Great job Alexi with your explanations.
Doing start stops doesn't affect it as long as you tie it in properly, I've done it many times, and once QC goes through it and it passes, that's all that matters, if it doesn't pass, just repair it, not a big deal. I tell people think of the absolute worst thing that could happen with a weld, I could repair it. And I have many times over. But doing a three cap repair is the end part, there is underlying welds before that. So it's a step pattern to get to a three cap weld, which most would know if they have done it before.
@@ericmattinen4728 Yes, weld inside with a three step pattern, once done, move to the front, gouge any excess weld imperfections, then do the same three step pattern, QC will take over, if it passes then your golden.
@@ulitimate.traveler by meaning "underlying" welds you mean the root runs? root weld/ cap inside, then back grind to sound material (but there seems to be not dye penetrant testing) them multi run on out side. If you do all root runs/fillers and cap stop/starts in same spot its a weak spot.
Bering is an example of "You get what you pay for". Intensive design specs, certified materials, processes, inspections and enormous amounts of skilled labor. It's a pleasure to see an adept manager of his business explain the details correctly. It's exceptional how innovative procedures are utilized to construct a premium vessel. Thanks to the NautiCrew for allowing Alexi to elaborate and promote his product.
@@dasimparmy2289a lot of shipyards in Europe used Russian and Ukrainian welding contractors. They come in do the job then move on to the next yard for the next job. Ukraine had a lot of good welders but they tanked there industry through incompetence and corruption so these guy left to most went to Russia and the rest ended up in the Baltic states and Poland. The best welding and steel bending I’ve ever seen is in Korea. They manually bend very large plates to intricate shapes using a blow torch and a hose, it’s next level.
@@MasterChief37 Steel Bending.. really!! not forming, but bending, just no as for the "best welders" well there's no such nation regarded as the best.. eastern Europe have alot of welders due to their industries, its also why many leave those countries to find better paid jobs doing the same tasks.
@@malp6280 bending or forming your splitting hairs. I’ve been in shipyards (hello India) where they look awful and you really wonder what the quality is like. South Korea is where I have very impressed, it’s a very professional industry, they take immense pride in what they do.
Alexi is brilliant, his ability to explain Every process is amazing. That man knows his business. I hope this video quiets the TH-cam certified welders. I love these tech type videos.
My father worked for 38 years at an oil refinery and during that time he worked with a 'littel person" on his maintenance crew. This really really shot guys job was to crawl into a small space and performe a critical inspection and maintenance task to ensure safe unit operation. I thought of him when said someone has to go in there and weld inside the bulb.
I don't know if you allow links here, but little Googling turned up the website for the company that makes those bimetallic strips. What Alexei said is literally true about how they're made. Apparently the explosive welding process was discovered by accident during World War I when pieces of shrapnel were found welded to armor plating.
Those messy welds holding the steel pieces together are called "tack welds" and are only temporary before the final weld. Alexei explains it perfectly. Alexie also knows every square inch of his boats from the materials to the manufacturing processes etc.
I really like how Alexi's eyes light up when he gets going on how to build a boat....it's apparent that, not only is he good at his job, he also likes his job. That's why if I am ever able to afford a new build, it will be a Bering.
I would love to see illustration/animation/model of the issues around "Center of Mass", "Center of Buoyancy", and other dynamic stability engineering that went into your boat. Include considerations of ballast placement, hull shape, wind cross section, and the role of stabilizers in that.
LOVE the video! Two thoughts...The waiting list to charter with our darling NautiGuys couple will be very long. And now Alexei will never ever be able to retire. Because everyone will want their Bering built with him. Back to the video...this is so fun! Thank you for sharing this adventure with us!
Very interesting about weight distribution, the top being aluminum and hull is steel. The design of these boats makes a lot more sense to me now and makes me like steel hull boats even more.
That's also one reason why those massive cruise ships are nowhere near as unbalanced as they look. The hulls are steel and the superstructures are aluminum alloy.
The detail on this series is amazing. That bi-metallic strip is really slick. That’s something I’ll have to go and research. I find this whole process so fascinating. Lexi is on his way to being just as famous as you guys. Tristan Mortlock had an episode with him, and in the comments there were a lot of people saying “Hi Lexi”. It’d be interesting to see after this series is done if it will have an impact on Bearing boat sales. I know for me, I am super impressed with their quality and professionalism. Outstanding 🤩🤩
Thank you for these technical details. Funny to see people think that stitching is "bad soldering" :) Stitching was a no-brainer for me as I was a welder in another life :) But I understand that people might worry seeing the pieces assembled with only spot welds
It is pretty funny that people actually though the spot welds were the finished product. I bet that Victoria and Rico were inundated with critics warning them of all kinds of things. The typical TH-cam comments practice no matter what the topic is to be hyper critical. It’s often like a contest about who can be the most critical.
Absolutely great technical discussion! Alexei’s immediate move to your boat to explain the issues shows his confidence in his team’s product. The illustration of the Triclad at every point where aluminum and steel meet shows the incredible attention to detail. Now to have some fun, what will be the top three romantic spots on your boat for a couple to cuddle? The yacht designer needs to mix privacy, comfort, romantic music and beautiful views. I know that anyplace where you are with your partner can be romantic but the design of a yacht is always focused on creating little pieces of heaven: silence from industrial sounds, beautiful music, balanced ventilation, access to marine views, sumptuous seating, a mix of private and party spaces, proximity to a bar or hot tub. Give us an insight on how the designer exercises their craft.
Great review of the amazing quality of these Bering yachts. Frankly, anyone questioning Alexi is not well informed. I am amazed at the incredible knowledge, dedication, and quality he puts into every boat! I would live to hear more about how engines are selected, the horse power and why. Also, the approach to the hybrid capability and how they size that as well. Thank you all so much!
What you are doing with this channel is amazing... people like me who will never ever be in such a position, have the ability to witness, participate and dream just like you about a dream build! Congrats on your success!!
Kudos to Bering for taking safety measures above and beyond whats required of them. The Titan submarine tragedy has really highlighted to me how important it is to only work with companies that care about safety. Glad to see bering is one of these sadly not common enough companies.
That was super educational. I just love Alexi. He is just so personable and informative. The three of you make a great team. Bering yachts is very lucky.
Unreal guys I enjoy watching your new classic 75 being built. You 3 are giving the world a fantastic insite as to how a true explorer yacht should be built.
I'm a salesman, and what makes a product and company appealing is honesty and openness. That yields trust and respect. And that leads to repore. And if you pair all of that with putting the client's needs first, you end up with a client that wants to do business with you, buy your product, give you referrals and sing your praises. Good job Alexi!
Cannot imagine using Tig on Aluminium plate that thick, you would be too old to launch the boat by the time you finished the deck house, most likely Mig. I remember in welding class the instructor showing us which applications Tig and Mig are used and why. Welding two pieces of 10mm mild steel plate together with a 300A Tig welder, just the radiant heat was incredible and took forever.
@@bsb11kat25 Aluminum is usually welded using the TIG process, or possibly MIG since it is a higher production on a boat this big. I don't know enough about MIG for aluminum to tell if that is what is used here. The welder I see on the floor at 09:29 looks like it has a spool on the back, so it looks like MIG with the gas line coming from outside.
Alexei is a lucky man. It's not too often that someone gets to sell a product they not only believe in, but are also passionate about. With the quality on display, he has every right to be proud.
Was an HT in the USN worked in the shipfitter shop, did a whole lot of shipboard welding in my day. Those little welds here and there are just temp to hold the pieces in place, the finished welds on your little ship look very good to me.
These videos have been very interesting. It’s commendable that Bering are so open on the process of building their yachts. I have been wondering how vulnerable they are to a lightning strike and what can ,or is, done to mitigate damage should they ever be struck by lightning.
I’ve seen videos of people making those dissimilar metal plates. They stack the plates, separated by a small gap, and cover the top with a type of powder explosive, then detonate it in a cave. I know they use that metal industrially for complex applications, but this is the first time I have seen it in use. Kind of an “ah ha” moment. Very cool.
Thank you Alexei for the visual review of the welding processes. This video definitely shows the exceptional engineering steps that go into the building of Bering Yachts. WOW!!!
Love seeing the technical side of the building process.. as a specialty car builder for years.. We have a 30,000sf paint, body and collision shop that is certified in collision repair for all the high end automobiles including Rolls Royce, Bentley, Mercedes,Bmw,Aston Martin, McLaren and many more.. we have several aluminum and steel certified welders at our shop, I specialize in composite repairs including carbon fiber and award winning show quality paint jobs
These type of videos are super cool! One idea I have about geek discussion would be window cutouts in the hull. What relation they have to the integrity of the hull, what goes into their design beyond aesthetics, etc. For example, at first glance the 75 seems to have larger, better view windows than the 80 on the lower deck, and on the main deck they extend further forward. The window designs on the 120 compared to the 125 are quite different too. The particular curiosity that got me thinking about this was the views from inside any main deck master suites on the 80 and larger. The views from the windows seem very restricted (very high and taper off even higher, with no windows for the bathrooms). Is that by design, could they be bigger (wider from top to bottom, or lower, without compromising hull integrity, etc, and what goes into all those decisions for design and real world application.
Great walk-around and explanation of their construction process. I wondered about attaching aluminum directly to steel and the inevitable electrolysis that would follow. Really interesting solution. Sounds like they've put a lot of thought into all the little details, which would give me a lot of confidence in the finished quality of the boat.
These welds are called ‘full penetration’ welds. A groove outside and inside and when both welds meet there is a fusion of both to give a full thickness wall weld.
This was a very informative video with the ever-impressive Alexei. I would love to see a video on how your galley design is coming along with participation of the yacht chef who appeared on one of your layout discussion videos.
I am a certified A&P (Airframe and Powerplant) mechanic as well as a certified welder. I have total confidence in what I am seeing on your video as pertaining to the construction process. Also, everything that is said about the weight distribution and balance makes complete sense.
What a Monster boat. My dad and I had a 30' Bayliner with 2 Volvo Penta inboard/outboads. Slipped in San Pedro. Good for trips to Catalina Island, not world cruising like yours.
That was a really fun video to watch. I've been around work with dissimilar metals before, but never seen such a "bonding" type of solution for aluminum to steel. Very cool, thank you!
Some people should not comment when they don’t understand the process of boat building. Even if they stayed at a Holiday Inn…ever! Great video, very informative!
Alexei, you are the man...Thank you, thank you for sharing your build with the world....The peanut gallery is amazing, good for videos like this that explains how things work and how they are done to folks who have no idea about these things. We all have different talents, thanks for enlightening areas that some people have no knowledge...
I really appreciate Alexei explaining the welding process. I had no idea so much was involved. Especially the crawling inside so there can be welding inside and out.His explanation about the aluminum and steel was interesting as well. I am really enjoying seeing your yacht as it is being constructed. It is a fascinating process. I am happy so that you’re sharing it with us. Love from Vermont
That is one hell of a big boat you Guys. I am amazed at how fair the steel and aluminium is after welding. Thanks for the insight on how they join the two together. Love the passion Alexei shows and love your work looking forward to the rest of the series. Thank You.
I very much enjoyed the technical explanation content of this video. This is a huge undertaking building something like you’re boat and it’s cool to see and have the explanation to how it’s accomplished. Until you get the boat out on charter, more of this content going forward please!
If I am not mistaken, I believe that the process of mating the steel and aluminum starts with huge plates of each in an area and placing an amount of explosive charges atop one of them, maybe below as well. I remember seeing this process during its initial tests more than 4 decades ago. The new composite steel aluminum material is then cut to spec as if a single metal piece of material. I'm pretty sure that the process has to be more advanced now. It was considered a breakthrough back then. Seemingly crude yet the result was amazing. As a welder myself, it is amazing how precise everything has to be when using different materials, temperature, atmosphere, speed, rod material, voltage type (AC vs DC), voltage rate ........ I used to weld things just for the hell of it. Where they could have easily been bent and bolted ........... I welded.
For people that want more detail on this, look up diffusion bonding. It's used for joining dissimilar metals together. I was kind of curious if they did stir welding on the plate steel. However I imagine the equipment and process may be too expensive, especially if you are welding inside to outside.
I would love to see how they channel all the wiring from engine room to pilot house. Same with sound system. How to they route cabling to ensure the cables don’t rub against the housing and short…
Explosive bonded steel/aluminum. I have a few pieces of it from when the USS Momsen DDG-92 was being built. Steel deck and aluminum desks. Use the steel/aluminum to join them with welds.
Outstanding !! This was very informative. I loved it. My recommendation is if you can discuss buoyancy of your yacht weighing several metric tons being able to float? Also if you can discuss how the bow thrusters are assembled and operate specific to your Yacht? Lastly do you have Yacht stabilizers? How do they operate specific to your yacht and What is the maximum effectiveness during rough stormy weather? Thank you guys for sharing such great content. Happy 4th of July holiday.
Love these. To me I liked this video the best. I am really interested in the manufacturing more than the design process. My background is in building large ac/dc drives used in large marine vessels and really like seeing the technical end of building. Our drives always had to be inspected by Lloyd's for class. I'd like to see the electrical system and the fluid lines and systems. What was the yacht that was next to yours when he was going over the stainless.
We saw at the firefighting school how aluminum reacts to fire. It doesn't show on an aluminum ladder unless you put weight on it, and then you go right through.
Yep, as a 40+man in the trades, I’ve seen a huge decline in the workmanship and mostly pride in workmanship, sorry, in workship, many many woman in trades and I try and acknowledge that. I was once made by my dad to remove a crooked vent pipe in a wall, I said, “wtf, no ones going to see it”. He replied, “someday someone’s going to see it and they will say why is that pipe crooked”. So first, I redid it and did my trade that way my whole life. Now if I point that out to kids now a days I get “wtf does it matter, f**k them, and usually hear a f**k off old man what do you know”. I chuckle and laugh, then when they ask for help, I do not go out of my way at all, anyways, I’d buy a Bering in a heart beat.
Ignore the comments, Bearing have been building steel/aluminium boats for a long time and know what they are doing. TH-cam armchair people like to think they know :)
The fusion of steel to aluminium I don’t know of that existing, I honestly thought the method was a thick bonding tape to separate the two metals and then riveted or bolted thanks for such a good informative video. I’m in the composite industry but I would choose steel all day long for a large boat, have fun guys.
Excellent video……thanks ! 👍. Alexei explains things very well…….you can tell when someone knows what they are talking about when they can explain something simply.
Nobody else but Alexi to build a worthy sea explorer. He does everything right to the highest possible degree of soundness. That's the reason why Berings is fast up on the most desirable yacht list for many looking to buy.
@6.40, that's a great point about joining aluminium to steel, Its always been a problem in Building and the normal technique is to use Denso tape to separate the materials. As usual, in shipbuilding they have the specific solution. Classic Bering, always safe, safe and more safe.
New Yacht Tour is LIVE: Fast & Furious 💨 see you there 🎉
This is such a fascinating & educational boat building series that you guys are filming. Thank you to you both & Alexi ⚓⛴🌊
You guys made more publicity to Bering yachts then the company it self made in her entire history . Got to say this : Bering does look to be a lot more intersting then many other manufacturers . But one only does know this because of videos like this .
Amazing series you should get that boat for free all the great advertising you provide for Bering.....I am sold on this company because of your channel. I will be buying only Bering.
appreciate you - thank you so much Jan
Çok teşekkür ediyorum, çok bilgilendirici bir video olmuş.
As a certified welder myself. I must say. I would feel extremely confident on board that vessel. As for steel to aluminum, impressive. We have always been taught to keep them separate for corrosion issues. Learn something new every day.
I also learned something new. Kinda like a blacksmith pattern welding in a hi-tech way, maybe?
Having been a certified welder myself, I agree with you.
I’ve never seen the steel/aluminium before. Very clever
Yeh its to prevent contamination of materials, which usually occurs when the welder cleans/preps the surface after its been welded ie ground down, or if there rushing kicking off loads of spatter, which as you know flies everywhere.
Funny how ppl think they don‘t know what they’re doing 😂
@@jimmynilsson7031 it is rather strange isn’t it 😂
Alexi does it right.
Bering is the best. That's why he so freely shows the Bering Building Process.
Gotta love that!
🎉🎉🎉
And you know that because you’ve been to multiple yards and seen vessels being built?
@@MasterChief37 They don't show theirs.
@@MasterChief37 I've been around a couple...lol
@@MasterChief37 If a company is willing to get this kind of publicity during a build, showing their process along the way, you know that they are satisfied and proud of their build quality.
Alexei interacts so well with you two that he exposes his in-depth knowledge of the ship construction/design techniques. He might not be a welding tradesman in his own right, but he really understands what is going on. Along with the technical knowledge he also successfully runs a commercial business and builds a great team. A great video.
At 1st in the earlier videos like the Bearing 70 & 77 videos he was talking yes, but now it's like he is becoming more conformable on camera with them. He's knowledge is really shining through now more than it did before. Deeply impressive!
Thanks for the compliments!
I own and run a steel fabrication company for 35 years.The welding is exactly right and procedure. You weld from inside out for simple ease of working. It’s the only Way of doing this. Every step of the process is right. He has independent testing. Atomic plate is amazing. Good job Bering.
🥳🥳🙌🏼🙌🏼🙏🏻
I'm sure I just saw a truck sneaking in bubble gum through the back door...that's what they really use to stick the panels together
🤡
So, how can you do a component weld from inside of the bulbous bow? and only 20 % weld check? how many feet of welding is there on this boat? i would insist on 100% of bow.
@@bsb11kat25 it’s easy . You have pre tested welder to cert standard. The pass weld tease first . And qualified tradesman know what to do , and any leading hand or supervisor overseeing would know, any company project managers would also know. It’s a 4 step check system. Unless you have 3rd world standards , the end out of the bulbous is welded then there is the join to the boat . It’s not hard just process and time consuming. Some boats they serve no purpose at all . People just put them on , no need. If they do not increase speed and fuel economy . Otherwise you are literally just welding on a bull bar. In Australia you would only try cheating it once with the private testing company’s and life working on the job would be over or become very hard??? There is no need to do a 100% testing. If you fail in the 20% it then become 100% .
@@craigdougls2966very similar in US military standard sampling of electronic components.
I am a welder, and have worked on many pressure vessels, and the way they are doing the welds is exactly how your supposed to do it on a pressure vessel. It's recommended to heat your area first prior to welding, it will rid it of excess moisture in the steel. Begin welding from the interior, once done move to the front and do what we call gouge welding most call it arc carbon gouging. For first timers wear hearing protection, it's loud as hell, anyway, the process is where a welder will use a weld machine with an air compressor to basically blast away excess weld material from the weld, why we do this is to rid of any imperfections that may have arisen from the inside of the vessel, this is how you make it a pressure vessel. Once excess material is removed, I like to use a U-shape with the gouger, it's easier to weld.
One all this is finished welding, it then gets passed to quality control for inspection, it's tedious but necessary. I can tell you from witnessing many x-rays over the years it's quite amazing to see. Once done and only when passed can it move onto the next stage. I love the video as I had questions about certain things, so happy it is explained and adhered to proper standards. Great job Alexi with your explanations.
Really??? 3 cap welds with stop/starts in same place??? never!
Does that look like 3 pass on the outside steel seams? Is it right to assume it is also 3 pass on the inside? That is a lot of rods to burn!
Doing start stops doesn't affect it as long as you tie it in properly, I've done it many times, and once QC goes through it and it passes, that's all that matters, if it doesn't pass, just repair it, not a big deal. I tell people think of the absolute worst thing that could happen with a weld, I could repair it. And I have many times over. But doing a three cap repair is the end part, there is underlying welds before that. So it's a step pattern to get to a three cap weld, which most would know if they have done it before.
@@ericmattinen4728 Yes, weld inside with a three step pattern, once done, move to the front, gouge any excess weld imperfections, then do the same three step pattern, QC will take over, if it passes then your golden.
@@ulitimate.traveler by meaning "underlying" welds you mean the root runs? root weld/ cap inside, then back grind to sound material (but there seems to be not dye penetrant testing) them multi run on out side. If you do all root runs/fillers and cap stop/starts in same spot its a weak spot.
Bering is an example of "You get what you pay for". Intensive design specs, certified materials, processes, inspections and enormous amounts of skilled labor. It's a pleasure to see an adept manager of his business explain the details correctly. It's exceptional how innovative procedures are utilized to construct a premium vessel. Thanks to the NautiCrew for allowing Alexi to elaborate and promote his product.
Awwww thank you for your kind words Carl!
The welders working on your boat are magnificent.
Those are fantastic welds.
Those welders in Turkey are world renowned for being the best in that industry.
Thanks 👍
@@dasimparmy2289a lot of shipyards in Europe used Russian and Ukrainian welding contractors. They come in do the job then move on to the next yard for the next job.
Ukraine had a lot of good welders but they tanked there industry through incompetence and corruption so these guy left to most went to Russia and the rest ended up in the Baltic states and Poland.
The best welding and steel bending I’ve ever seen is in Korea. They manually bend very large plates to intricate shapes using a blow torch and a hose, it’s next level.
@@MasterChief37 Steel Bending.. really!! not forming, but bending, just no
as for the "best welders" well there's no such nation regarded as the best.. eastern Europe have alot of welders due to their industries, its also why many leave those countries to find better paid jobs doing the same tasks.
@@malp6280 bending or forming your splitting hairs.
I’ve been in shipyards (hello India) where they look awful and you really wonder what the quality is like. South Korea is where I have very impressed, it’s a very professional industry, they take immense pride in what they do.
That’s the professional right there! I’m amazed one more time how Aleksei knows every small detail of building process. Just amazing!
yesss
It's so awesome how knowledgable Alexei is, and how willing he is to explain. He truly loves his work, and knows it well.
Absolutely!
Alexi's patience with the keyboard shipbuilders and naval architects is amazing. Thanks for some great explanations.
You're welcome!
as a welder myself i can confirm the finished welds on that boat are top notch..stitch 1st, inside, outside..top drawer
awww happy to hear!
"It's just bad welding." I laughed too. Alexei is so funny! Great video, I look forward to next Saturday's video.
Glad you enjoyed it 😂
Alexi is brilliant, his ability to explain Every process is amazing. That man knows his business. I hope this video quiets the TH-cam certified welders. I love these tech type videos.
I hope so too! lol
I don’t know if there is a question that Alexi can’t answer. He just knows about every aspect of his boats. Impressive.
💯🙌🏼
My father worked for 38 years at an oil refinery and during that time he worked with a 'littel person" on his maintenance crew. This really really shot guys job was to crawl into a small space and performe a critical inspection and maintenance task to ensure safe unit operation. I thought of him when said someone has to go in there and weld inside the bulb.
Awww - thank you for sharing your story
With just a little explanation the unfinished boat became even more beautiful! Thank you Alexi for the welding classes!
Glad you liked it!
How can Alexi be more down to earth? What a legend he is!
🥳😝😂
I don't know if you allow links here, but little Googling turned up the website for the company that makes those bimetallic strips. What Alexei said is literally true about how they're made. Apparently the explosive welding process was discovered by accident during World War I when pieces of shrapnel were found welded to armor plating.
Happy to hear - thanks for watching!
The master boat builder is putting on a ship building clinic for all of the TH-cam boat building 'experts'. I love it!
lol that's right lol
Alexi has done such an amazing job in building the Berings Brand. It is really an impressive achievement. Well done Alexi, you're a star.
We agree!
Those messy welds holding the steel pieces together are called "tack welds" and are only temporary before the final weld. Alexei explains it perfectly. Alexie also knows every square inch of his boats from the materials to the manufacturing processes etc.
Thanks for sharing!
How long will it be before your boat is done 😎
I really like how Alexi's eyes light up when he gets going on how to build a boat....it's apparent that, not only is he good at his job, he also likes his job. That's why if I am ever able to afford a new build, it will be a Bering.
💙🙏
I would love to see illustration/animation/model of the issues around "Center of Mass", "Center of Buoyancy", and other dynamic stability engineering that went into your boat. Include considerations of ballast placement, hull shape, wind cross section, and the role of stabilizers in that.
Especially after the titan accident you guys should do an engineering/design of the hull video and show why it's safe.
Alexi sure knows his stuff. I really know nothing about building of boats but you can learn a lot just by listening to him. You’re lucky to have him.
LOVE the video! Two thoughts...The waiting list to charter with our darling NautiGuys couple will be very long. And now Alexei will never ever be able to retire. Because everyone will want their Bering built with him. Back to the video...this is so fun! Thank you for sharing this adventure with us!
Thank you for coming on this adventure with us!
Alexey seems like a class act and he is definitely trustworthy. And he also has a great sense of humor. “It’s just bad welding”. Lol. Funny.
😉
Very interesting about weight distribution, the top being aluminum and hull is steel. The design of these boats makes a lot more sense to me now and makes me like steel hull boats even more.
thanks for watching
That's also one reason why those massive cruise ships are nowhere near as unbalanced as they look. The hulls are steel and the superstructures are aluminum alloy.
You will also find a lot of yards depending on the type of vessel will build the entire vessel from one type of material.
I've worked with aluminum for decades with aircraft. The way you bond aluminum to steel is amazing. Awesome guys.
Awwww thank you so much!
Happy Saturday!! Have a great weekend and be “weld”!
Same to you 😝
The detail on this series is amazing. That bi-metallic strip is really slick. That’s something I’ll have to go and research. I find this whole process so fascinating.
Lexi is on his way to being just as famous as you guys. Tristan Mortlock had an episode with him, and in the comments there were a lot of people saying “Hi Lexi”.
It’d be interesting to see after this series is done if it will have an impact on Bearing boat sales. I know for me, I am super impressed with their quality and professionalism. Outstanding 🤩🤩
it's the same method they use for the layered metal sheets they stamp most US coins from.
Alexei has a great personality.
Awww thank you so much for your kindness!
Thank you for these technical details. Funny to see people think that stitching is "bad soldering" :)
Stitching was a no-brainer for me as I was a welder in another life :)
But I understand that people might worry seeing the pieces assembled with only spot welds
It is pretty funny that people actually though the spot welds were the finished product. I bet that Victoria and Rico were inundated with critics warning them of all kinds of things. The typical TH-cam comments practice no matter what the topic is to be hyper critical. It’s often like a contest about who can be the most critical.
you are sooo right
Absolutely great technical discussion! Alexei’s immediate move to your boat to explain the issues shows his confidence in his team’s product. The illustration of the Triclad at every point where aluminum and steel meet shows the incredible attention to detail.
Now to have some fun, what will be the top three romantic spots on your boat for a couple to cuddle? The yacht designer needs to mix privacy, comfort, romantic music and beautiful views. I know that anyplace where you are with your partner can be romantic but the design of a yacht is always focused on creating little pieces of heaven: silence from industrial sounds, beautiful music, balanced ventilation, access to marine views, sumptuous seating, a mix of private and party spaces, proximity to a bar or hot tub. Give us an insight on how the designer exercises their craft.
fantastic question Sean - noted!
Great review of the amazing quality of these Bering yachts. Frankly, anyone questioning Alexi is not well informed. I am amazed at the incredible knowledge, dedication, and quality he puts into every boat! I would live to hear more about how engines are selected, the horse power and why. Also, the approach to the hybrid capability and how they size that as well. Thank you all so much!
Thank you for the kind words!
What you are doing with this channel is amazing... people like me who will never ever be in such a position, have the ability to witness, participate and dream just like you about a dream build! Congrats on your success!!
Awww thank you so much! 💙🙏
Kudos to Bering for taking safety measures above and beyond whats required of them. The Titan submarine tragedy has really highlighted to me how important it is to only work with companies that care about safety. Glad to see bering is one of these sadly not common enough companies.
Thank you so much!
That was super educational. I just love Alexi. He is just so personable and informative. The three of you make a great team. Bering yachts is very lucky.
Thanks so much Mike 💙🙏
Unreal guys I enjoy watching your new classic 75 being built. You 3 are giving the world a fantastic insite as to how a true explorer yacht should be built.
🙏🏻🥳
I'm a salesman, and what makes a product and company appealing is honesty and openness. That yields trust and respect. And that leads to repore. And if you pair all of that with putting the client's needs first, you end up with a client that wants to do business with you, buy your product, give you referrals and sing your praises. Good job Alexi!
you are absolutely correct 💙🙏
There were some beautiful finished multi-pass welds and stitch welds on that boat! And highly skilled TIG welds too.
Cannot imagine using Tig on Aluminium plate that thick, you would be too old to launch the boat by the time you finished the deck house, most likely Mig. I remember in welding class the instructor showing us which applications Tig and Mig are used and why. Welding two pieces of 10mm mild steel plate together with a 300A Tig welder, just the radiant heat was incredible and took forever.
@@bsb11kat25 Aluminum is usually welded using the TIG process, or possibly MIG since it is a higher production on a boat this big. I don't know enough about MIG for aluminum to tell if that is what is used here. The welder I see on the floor at 09:29 looks like it has a spool on the back, so it looks like MIG with the gas line coming from outside.
@@000gjb yeah, you’re right. I used tig too genetically. Used to do both quite a bit myself.
Alexei is a lucky man. It's not too often that someone gets to sell a product they not only believe in, but are also passionate about. With the quality on display, he has every right to be proud.
Sooo true
It never ceases to amaze me how much Alexi knows about the structure of his boats. I doubt you could catch him out on anything about his boats.
thanks, but who is Sergie? LOL
@@NautiGuys I blame autocorrect! I'm sure he typed Alexi!
*Alexi 😉
I'd just seen that advert for insurance. I must have had that meerkat on my mind.
Was an HT in the USN worked in the shipfitter shop, did a whole lot of shipboard welding in my day. Those little welds here and there are just temp to hold the pieces in place, the finished welds on your little ship look very good to me.
Awww appreciate you!
These videos have been very interesting. It’s commendable that Bering are so open on the process of building their yachts.
I have been wondering how vulnerable they are to a lightning strike and what can ,or is, done to mitigate damage should they ever be struck by lightning.
I’ve seen videos of people making those dissimilar metal plates. They stack the plates, separated by a small gap, and cover the top with a type of powder explosive, then detonate it in a cave. I know they use that metal industrially for complex applications, but this is the first time I have seen it in use. Kind of an “ah ha” moment. Very cool.
Appreciate you sharing this!
Thank you Alexei for the visual review of the welding processes. This video definitely shows the exceptional engineering steps that go into the building of Bering Yachts. WOW!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Bering is never afraid to show you EXACTLY how they build. And their track record speaks for itself. The boat is looking FANTASTIC. 👍
Awww thank you somuch Jeff
Extremely Informative, Love Alexei's great Explanations, he's very patient and has a Wonderful sense of humour, Love it 👏🏽
thanks
Love seeing the technical side of the building process.. as a specialty car builder for years.. We have a 30,000sf paint, body and collision shop that is certified in collision repair for all the high end automobiles including Rolls Royce, Bentley, Mercedes,Bmw,Aston Martin, McLaren and many more.. we have several aluminum and steel certified welders at our shop, I specialize in composite repairs including carbon fiber and award winning show quality paint jobs
Thanks for sharing Rob
These type of videos are super cool! One idea I have about geek discussion would be window cutouts in the hull. What relation they have to the integrity of the hull, what goes into their design beyond aesthetics, etc. For example, at first glance the 75 seems to have larger, better view windows than the 80 on the lower deck, and on the main deck they extend further forward. The window designs on the 120 compared to the 125 are quite different too. The particular curiosity that got me thinking about this was the views from inside any main deck master suites on the 80 and larger. The views from the windows seem very restricted (very high and taper off even higher, with no windows for the bathrooms). Is that by design, could they be bigger (wider from top to bottom, or lower, without compromising hull integrity, etc, and what goes into all those decisions for design and real world application.
Great walk-around and explanation of their construction process. I wondered about attaching aluminum directly to steel and the inevitable electrolysis that would follow. Really interesting solution. Sounds like they've put a lot of thought into all the little details, which would give me a lot of confidence in the finished quality of the boat.
Thank you so much for watching!
These welds are called ‘full penetration’ welds. A groove outside and inside and when both welds meet there is a fusion of both to give a full thickness wall weld.
Thanks for sharing - appreciate it!
The attention to detail and full transparency are fantastic. If every CEO had Alexi's knowledge of his/her product, the world would be a better place.
awwww - very true
This was a very informative video with the ever-impressive Alexei. I would love to see a video on how your galley design is coming along with participation of the yacht chef who appeared on one of your layout discussion videos.
Coming soon!
I am a certified A&P (Airframe and Powerplant) mechanic as well as a certified welder. I have total confidence in what I am seeing on your video as pertaining to the construction process. Also, everything that is said about the weight distribution and balance makes complete sense.
Thank you so much for sharing 💙🙏
We love talking tech with Alexei! Of course we want more of it!
🥳🥳
What a Monster boat. My dad and I had a 30' Bayliner with 2 Volvo Penta inboard/outboads. Slipped in San Pedro. Good for trips to Catalina Island, not world cruising like yours.
Thanks for sharing Erik
That was a really fun video to watch. I've been around work with dissimilar metals before, but never seen such a "bonding" type of solution for aluminum to steel. Very cool, thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it
Alexi is an amazing person!
I love learning. And Alexi is a marvelous Professor. Thanks to all of you.
Our pleasure!
It's good you showed us how steel, aluminium and fibreglass reacts to extreme temperatures. ( Good to know.).
I would love to see a video on the bridge electronics choices you had to make early and how they effect the build/design process.
Noted
Some people should not comment when they don’t understand the process of boat building. Even if they stayed at a Holiday Inn…ever! Great video, very informative!
We agree! 😝😂
Alexei, you are the man...Thank you, thank you for sharing your build with the world....The peanut gallery is amazing, good for videos like this that explains how things work and how they are done to folks who have no idea about these things. We all have different talents, thanks for enlightening areas that some people have no knowledge...
Glad you enjoyed it!
I worked at Bath Iron Works in Maine 30+ years a go and they were using the same way to weld the aluminum to the steel on the navy ships.
I’d love to see a video on the bonding process for steel to aluminum. Great video Victoria
thank you
It's just a marketing video, but it does a pretty good job of explaining the explosion weld process at a layman's level.
I would like to see how the finish process is done for the interior and hull. How do you aþach the teak interior?
I really appreciate Alexei explaining the welding process. I had no idea so much was involved. Especially the crawling inside so there can be welding inside and out.His explanation about the aluminum and steel was interesting as well. I am really enjoying seeing your yacht as it is being constructed. It is a fascinating process. I am happy so that you’re sharing it with us. Love from Vermont
Thank you for the love 💙🙏
Excellent video !! Wow that sure is a ton of welding !! I hope Alexi pays well !!
The boat is looking good !! 👍
Awww appreciate it!
That is one hell of a big boat you Guys. I am amazed at how fair the steel and aluminium is after welding. Thanks for the insight on how they join the two together. Love the passion Alexei shows and love your work looking forward to the rest of the series. Thank You.
Thanks for watching!
I very much enjoyed the technical explanation content of this video. This is a huge undertaking building something like you’re boat and it’s cool to see and have the explanation to how it’s accomplished. Until you get the boat out on charter, more of this content going forward please!
Awesome, thank you!
If I am not mistaken, I believe that the process of mating the steel and aluminum starts with huge plates of each in an area and placing an amount of explosive charges atop one of them, maybe below as well. I remember seeing this process during its initial tests more than 4 decades ago. The new composite steel aluminum material is then cut to spec as if a single metal piece of material. I'm pretty sure that the process has to be more advanced now. It was considered a breakthrough back then. Seemingly crude yet the result was amazing. As a welder myself, it is amazing how precise everything has to be when using different materials, temperature, atmosphere, speed, rod material, voltage type (AC vs DC), voltage rate ........ I used to weld things just for the hell of it. Where they could have easily been bent and bolted ........... I welded.
this was very interesting.. I can see the passion for the workmanship in Alexi's eyes when he describes the process. Keep up the great work.
Awww - appreciate it!
I said this already, answering questions on basic procedures and processes is a Bering specialty.
💙🙏
Very interesting video. Answered a few questions I had about marine welding. I truly enjoy watching your yacht come alive.
Awww so happy to hear Michael!
Another masterclass from Alexi ! Keep them coming please. 👍🙏 Such great content !
Thank you! Will do!
For people that want more detail on this, look up diffusion bonding. It's used for joining dissimilar metals together. I was kind of curious if they did stir welding on the plate steel. However I imagine the equipment and process may be too expensive, especially if you are welding inside to outside.
Thank you so much for sharing!
Such a Cool Process.....I know you guys are Excited.....Congrats...
Yesss we are super excited!
Absolutely love these videos! I have learned so much. I find all both interesting and most enjoyable! Thanks you!
Awwww - happy to hear that!
Thank you for answering that question. The technology that's going into your boat is amazing!
Thank you so much!
i was a welder for 50 years and i'm impressed with the welding on your boat
🙏🏻🙏🏻🥳🥳
Wow what a process. I never knew that. Very good explanation.
Thank you! Cheers!
I learned a lot from this video. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
I would love to see how they channel all the wiring from engine room to pilot house. Same with sound system. How to they route cabling to ensure the cables don’t rub against the housing and short…
will show that!
We Love How The Owner Alexei of Bering Yachts knows everything about the Yachts His Company Builds!!! IMPRESSIVE!!!
🥳🥳 💯
Very educational I learned a lot! 😄 I had no clue how they did aluminum to steel attachments! I assumed bolts. I was wrong. 😜
Thanks for watching!
Explosive bonded steel/aluminum. I have a few pieces of it from when the USS Momsen DDG-92 was being built. Steel deck and aluminum desks. Use the steel/aluminum to join them with welds.
Outstanding !! This was very informative. I loved it. My recommendation is if you can discuss buoyancy of your yacht weighing several metric tons being able to float? Also if you can discuss how the bow thrusters are assembled and operate specific to your Yacht? Lastly do you have Yacht stabilizers? How do they operate specific to your yacht and What is the maximum effectiveness during rough stormy weather? Thank you guys for sharing such great content. Happy 4th of July holiday.
The first question has been answered in one of their earlier videos. The rest are something new that I haven’t seen addressed.
noted - thanks for the love Alelwin
Used to use explosion-welded strips to join nickel to titanium, back in the 1980’s
Thanks for sharing!
Love these. To me I liked this video the best. I am really interested in the manufacturing more than the design process. My background is in building large ac/dc drives used in large marine vessels and really like seeing the technical end of building. Our drives always had to be inspected by Lloyd's for class. I'd like to see the electrical system and the fluid lines and systems. What was the yacht that was next to yours when he was going over the stainless.
...noted - thank you for watching!
Nice that the builder takes the time to explain all this to us.
And another thing with welding aluminum as you have to move A lot faster than if you were welding metal
We saw at the firefighting school how aluminum reacts to fire. It doesn't show on an aluminum ladder unless you put weight on it, and then you go right through.
Many people in this generation haven't worked to standards and being accountable that's why they don't know when they see it.
Yep, as a 40+man in the trades, I’ve seen a huge decline in the workmanship and mostly pride in workmanship, sorry, in workship, many many woman in trades and I try and acknowledge that. I was once made by my dad to remove a crooked vent pipe in a wall, I said, “wtf, no ones going to see it”. He replied, “someday someone’s going to see it and they will say why is that pipe crooked”. So first, I redid it and did my trade that way my whole life. Now if I point that out to kids now a days I get “wtf does it matter, f**k them, and usually hear a f**k off old man what do you know”. I chuckle and laugh, then when they ask for help, I do not go out of my way at all, anyways, I’d buy a Bering in a heart beat.
X-ray and ultrasonic can tell you everything you need to know about a weld. Very interesting to se the top to bottom joint. great update 2x👍
Cool, thanks
Ignore the comments, Bearing have been building steel/aluminium boats for a long time and know what they are doing. TH-cam armchair people like to think they know :)
lol
The fusion of steel to aluminium I don’t know of that existing, I honestly thought the method was a thick bonding tape to separate the two metals and then riveted or bolted thanks for such a good informative video. I’m in the composite industry but I would choose steel all day long for a large boat, have fun guys.
Interesting! 🙏🏻
Excellent video……thanks ! 👍. Alexei explains things very well…….you can tell when someone knows what they are talking about when they can explain something simply.
Awww - thank you so much for the love!
Nobody else but Alexi to build a worthy sea explorer. He does everything right to the highest possible degree of soundness. That's the reason why Berings is fast up on the most desirable yacht list for many looking to buy.
🥳🥳
So Wise , Thank You . A fine example of the detail , craftmanship , and technical brilliance that go into each Bering Yacht.
yesss - thank you for watching Henry
@6.40, that's a great point about joining aluminium to steel, Its always been a problem in Building and the normal technique is to use Denso tape to separate the materials. As usual, in shipbuilding they have the specific solution. Classic Bering, always safe, safe and more safe.