I just started watching these videos and absolutely love them! I have been a commercial fisherman all of my life and I am now a 60 year old man. I have worked at the Portland shipyards , starting as a laborer and working my way up to being a journeyman Machinist. Throughout my fishing career I have been to a multitude of shipyards. I began fishing out of Gulfport Mississippi and then all five of our Southern States then moved closer to home working out of Newport Oregon. After I started from there I have fished out of all of our Western continental States seeing a multitude of shipyards. I have learned a lot throughout the years yet I'm still learning more from watching these videos. With all of that said I'd just like to thank you for what your showing and teaching me. One can never know enough and one of my old sayings are that I've forgotten more than most people will ever know. Thanks again and keep that shit up! Your Rocking It!
Indeed, it was so good that I suspect that Leo is playing that music in the boatyard so that they can hammer in sync with it, which helps a lot later in editing in the music ;-)
Having lived in this area for 15 years, you can't underestimate how small and relatively isolated Port Townsend, Sequim, Olympic Peninsula are (maybe 40-50k population total). It's basically the edge of the country separated by ferries. For Leo to be able to utilize so many resources from the local community (foundry, sailmakers, shipwrights, etc) and do an amazing job of showcasing it is a testament to him. He probably could have moved this project to Seattle and had an easier time getting it done, but would not have the same magic. What an inspiring project.
Just awesome as usual Leo. Pete says fitting these boards is a little bit challenging, you mean impossible for a mere mortal, not for Pete, he`s just awesome Leo. The precision of all the fitment of all of those pieces is just always impressive, and the planning to get everything perfectly flush, it`s hats off to the crew you have, that just shows the talent they all possess. Very glad to see the donation of equipment you are receiving, it`s impressive the support you are getting from all who are watching this project, with the bronze strapping, you are building an absolute fortress. So glad to see your friend launching her boat, all the best to her. You and the crew always impress with the talent they all have, I love watching from U.S.A. in Michigan, what a vessel you are building, Sir.
Dear joe bacarella 👍👌👏 Very well said, Sir, very well indeed! Additionally exactly what I always think and wanted to comment too. But fortunately you already did all the writing work. ;-) Best regards, luck and health. Post Scriptum: Watching from over the big pond and some more kilometres (Germany).
Alex...What a great girl! I have a feeling that sense of humour will get her into a whole lot of interesting situations. She seems tailor-made for living the dream, and I wish her all the luck in the World.
My post began as a question in regards to the thickness of deck blocks not being planed to their 'proper' height before installation. It seemed like unnecessary work planing the deck blocks after installation but.... I am a carpenter so I was able to answer my own question by thinking thru your method and came to the conclusion that it's just another good example of the quality of your work. In home construction I would have cut the notch deeper than the blocks width and simply fastened it flush to the visible edge. This method in home construction is not as important to quality as it is building a boat. You are ensuring both a perfect fit inside the notch as well as maintaining a flush surface for deck boards later. Where my method sometimes will leave a gap on the mating surfaces your method never leaves that gap insuring a water tight fit. I am impressed with the quality of the work going into your ship/boat and I wish 'Tally Ho' another 120 years(or more) of service to it's current and future owners.
You're quite right - in land-based construction as you describe, small voids are often not gonna be a problem. But in a boat, they become potential water traps that will promote rot & decay.
Once again, thanks for a great video, Leo. I sailed as chief mate on a 127 foot gaff schooner built in 1924. We traveled from Seattle to San Francisco and back one Summer and, although she had been rebuilt and modified several times, she still "complained" a lot out at sea. Sometimes the noise was almost deafening as all those pieces of wood moved around a little bit as we traveled over every playful wave. Your strapping will definitely help quiet Tally Ho down some. Also, thanks for turning me on to "Wayward Jane." A great group!
I have been watching the project from the beginning, just wanted to say congratulations for all the hard work and for followimg your passion and inspiring so many people to do the same.
@Samson Boat Co I felt a sense of calm positivity ar 13:55 Thanks for letting us catch up with Alex. It is good to see women that can hold their own among the saltiest old sea dogs. Good work Leo.
me too, didn’t even know what i was getting myself into lol. but it’s been a favorite all along. leo and everyone who’s helped just keep chipping away at it and they have really made something much more than the boat happen. here’s hoping for their continued success. and as leo says, “cheers!”.
Lets talk about Leo who continues to be the builder, photographer, videographer and editor of these videos. Which continue to get better and better as this boat gets closer to being launched. Such talent .
I get the sense that Tally Ho will not be a creaky boat. Seeing how this deck blocking is going in, how the bulkheads were made... everything fit tight and bedded. Makes me think it will be a very quiet very comfortable boat.
Everything creaks, especially as it is bent in the sway of the ocean, and wood especially. But I suppose less so with the strapping which is essentially a sway bar and considering the type of woods he's used, and what you observed about the bedding.
OK... How many of you were Bummed, when you saw it was a 19 + minute video???? I was Hoping for 190 minute video.... I know I Know, I could get a Life.... These Videos are So So Well Done... Whatever there Length... Like the Craftsmanship... BRILLIANT... MANY MANY THANKS.... for your Efforts!!!!!!!!!!!!
I wouldn't worry too much about leaks, Leo. Combine excellent design, top quality materials, outstanding build quality and attention to detail by all involved and I think she may very well be as well built a little ship as has ever been. It's a pleasure to see you all do what you do.
I watched the video the moment it came out, including the countdown. I’ve never done that FO and frankly didn’t even know it was a thing. As soon as it ended I checked the view count to see how many others had done the same thing. It showed 10K! That’s right, over 10,000 people viewed this video the absolute moment it was released! How cool is that!!!
With all the woodworking of this channel going on I've been meaning to mention an Australian hardwood that I have encountered a few times over my 72 years. Australian ironbark has to be the most indestructible hardwood on the planet! It is well named after iron because after aging for about a year the nail to penetrate it has not been made. I would defy any borer worm to even leave teeth marks! If I could build a wooden boat for myself I would definitely plank it with ironbark. It would be too hard to work for frames etc. but ideal for the decks and hull. I think all the holes for fasteners would have to be pre-drilled but definitely worth the effort esp given some of the likely borer infested destinations in this part of the world. Loved the Roedda launch! A fine boat indeed! Now it's time to get her dirty!
You know what I like about your crew? each member is always willing to lend a hand. When the finished X shaped strapping was handed up to the workers on the deck, the two members who initially lifted it, went straight back up the stairs to see if they were needed. Its something so little but so important in the grand scheme of things.
I just can't imagine anyone else on any TH-cam channel doing a professional boatwright undertaking as Leo, Pete, and the gang are accomplishing on Tally Ho. My hat off to these guys who absolutely believe in doing it the right way or not doing it at all. It's really great to see younger craftspeople correctly learning new skills in this day and age. Leo's video work and overall project coordination have come a very long long way since the beginning of this endeavor. I now firmly believe they will complete this project in the near future barring any unforeseen circumstances. Unfortunately I live on the opposite coast so won't be present for the grand 'splash'!
As a professional Cabinetmaker it would be a dream to donate some time to your project. I guess I’ll just have to live vicariously through your videos. Thanks for the wonderful videos. I have been watching since day one. Looking forward to see the interior get fitted out.
I agree. Leo's project inspired me to move to the coast and work on wooden boats. I'm now in Charleston Oregon working on a 40ft 1940's wooden fishing boat.
Amazing Efforts Supported by Incredible People / Organizations - I feel honoured to witness the stages of renewal this iconic vessel, Tally Ho! Well Done to All involved!
@@frasermoffatt1817 I got relatives in Deer Lake NFLD, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, ST Thomas Ontario. I live in Connecticut all my life. " Swamp Yankee". lol
The addition of that deck strapping proves that "they don't make 'em like they used to"...they make them better. I guess that is the benefit of learning from experience. I wish i was young enough and had the funds to help but at least I am with you guys in spirit.
Either Leo is a top class videographer or the crew lives in such harmony... or both. I like that I can see how heppy, relaxed and comfortable are all of you one with each other. The new member seems to fit there perfectly!
I'm sure Leo appreciates that people noticed this as well, certainly would add a lot of editing time, but it's the little touches that make the videos so satisfying to watch
@@paisley4092 Get off your Karen horse already.... "Firecracker" is a widely used adjective and is actually a compliment. But I guess you need something to whine about. And you have the nerve to call someone "creepy" while the last video on your channel is called "I steal kills like I steal children". OMG, talk about creepy
Lots about Zeals efforts - welcome Zeal. But don't forget the longstanding crew ! Pete, Rowan, Patrick we had only the briefest words and Richard we saw in the background but not a single word. Not forgotten!
I am very glad Leo is documenting all this renovation because absolutely no one would believe the amount of detailing that he does on every single bit of the boat that no one will ever see again when the boat is completed... In two more years. :-)
To be fair, Leo started out as a perfectionist and everyone else worked up to that level so that now you see levels of craftsmanship that other boat building channels are sorely lacking because "good enough" was good enough for them.
@@nobodyspecial4702 Can’t argue with any of that. And you can tell by Leo’s monologues explaining some process or aspect of the build, he really commands what would be a master craftsman’s level of knowledge of what he’s doing. Pete’s amazing too. But again, whether they brought some of it with them or it’s through the apprenticeship they’re going through, I’m blown away by all their skills.
Always a joy to see. I’ll hopefully be with a friend to meet you in Bristol UK when you eventually get here. Onwards and upwards to one and all.🙏🌞🇬🇧☯️🌻🙏18.3.22.
Leo, I remember the day you first walked onboard Tally Ho. She was really in rough shape but you had a vision of what she could be. It has become apparent to me that you are building so much more than a boat. You are building a legacy that will outlive you. Some day in the far distant future there will be someone with a vision who will climb onto this old boat named Tally Ho and think to himself "Whoever built this boat did a really bang up job. I think I'll buy her and make her shipshape again.". Then the journey will begin again. Thanks for letting us be a part of your journey.
I really like the way Leo is thinking ahead and prep painting / varnishing etc. this is unusual as it would often be different trades doing the paint vs shipwrights/internal joinery work.
These videos never fail to leave me slack-jawed in admiration for all the planning, organisation and skill which you put into this astounding project. Thank you 😊
Stout and strong says it all when building a boat that you will sail in big waters and high winds. Keep this in mind as each piece is fitted. Leo, your a great boat build and a trainer of men. All the best to you and your crew.
Great to see Alex and Reodda afloat and complete. The Port Townsend community has certainly made their mark on them both. Leo's attention to detail is once again to the fore with the cross bracing. Onwards and upwards all of Tally Ho's crew. Looking forward to seeing the deck planking in place.
Hello, and thanks for sharing so well what you and crew are doing building Tally Ho. I was really impressed with the successful pour and finish work on the lead keel. Though you did now show the permanent bolting process. Hope that is coming up! Keep up your great work!
Ok so this is the first time I've seen this channel as well as the first episode I've seen of the Tally Ho rebuilding seeing that you have been doing this for over 4 years is inspirring absolutly amazing i will now be watching all the older videos and subscribing.
Leo and the entire Tally Ho Team... I just wanted to say that this channel is by far the best of all the boat building/renovation videos out there. I find myself constantly checking TH-cam to see if you've uploaded a new vid. Looking forward to the next episode!
Watching you guys create makes my day. So, selfishly, I say thank you for helping make my day brighter. Keep up the amazing effort. Your ship will be a think of beauty, purpose, and wonder.
I first found this channel when the lead pouring disaster piped up in my feed a month or two ago, and at first I thought this limey Brit was just a funny clueless hack because of the blowout-and then the ballast redo popped into my feed, and I was hooked beyond belief. I somehow crammed binge-watching the whole series in-between the publication of episode 120 and just now, a day and a half after episode 121 was published. I’m blown away by the magnitude of the quality evident at every stage of this project.
Thanks for the update on Alex and Roedda. I said this before. But I definitely think occasional updates from them will be most welcome should it work out that way.
I like to snoop around on a site called Marine Traffic - it shows you the current locations of boats (the free site is only good for boats close to shore. It shows that as now, the Roedda is halfway up the Alaskan Peninsula , at a port named Petersburg. She wasted no time heading north to fish - gutsy.
Thank you Leo for such a great presentation and learning experience. My grandfather had a boat yard in Rhode Island and built, what were called splinter class sub chasers during WW II. He also had a Concordia sloop, built by Abeking and Rasmussen, a thing of beauty. I am a supporter and look forward to every video. It makes my day.
Amazing work and progress made on Tally Ho. I enjoy the little featurettes on each of the members of the team as well as people from around the boatyard like Alex. Great refit Ales - best of luck on the fishing season. Leo you are doing an awesome job pulling the project together as well as putting out very entertaining video that showcases the excellent skills and craftsmanship that is going into Tally Ho. Thanks for sharing!
The new machine you had donated is going to make the jobs so much easier . That is a very expensive piece of equipment as far as woodworking machines . Tally Ho is really taking shape and the level of workmanship and perfection is off the chart. Well done and it's going to be a long week waiting for the next episode.
I would like to echo what every wonderful thing that has been said about this project. It is a privilege to learn so much from a series available on my laptop.
That is a cracker of a video Leo. Also appreciated the look at Roedda. Some beautiful working boats in that part of the world and the skills required to keep them alive. Wonderful.
Awesome video and fantastic work. What an opportunity for Rowan and Patrick to work with four shipwrights and learn about boat building. Thank you for sharing.
So , so cool, can't wait to see how you tackle drilling out all that lead, a few scary challenges there , you may need a large modified drill press in the boat with adjustable feet to control verticality , and a worm gear drive to control cutting rate similar to a lathe feed system. Very challenging and potentially dangerous job there , STAY SAFE.
The trick is to avoid any top rake, on cutters which are used in lead. This remedy is more commonly known in connection with brass, which is also grabby in a somewhat different way, (lead is more like copper, only worse) but the cure is the same. ("Top" rake is, by convention, oriented with reference to the geometry of a lathe tool. In the drilling context, this means straight fluted drills, rather than helical -- or most often, the equivalent can be achieved by touching to a grindstone, or making a flat with an oilstone or diamond hone, at the business end of each flute. In the UK this used to be termed "dubbing" a drill). I agree it would neverthless pay to use some sort of drill press, I would personally borrow and adapt a mag base drill such as are regularly used these days for annular cutters. A piece of steel could be temporarily fastened or clamped in place to give the electromagnet something to attach to. But by omitting the rake which tends to draw the cutter into deeper engagement, a conventional rack and pinion quill feed would (in my experience of drilling and counterboring keels) be OK.
😳 amazing balance on the wooden deck beams while holding the 'X' bronze strapping. I have vertigo, so doing so would be a NO, NO! 👍 to all 👋 Hey, Pete. Nice work, as always.
I have been watching since episode 1 and there has been no need to post anything but compliments given the impressive level of professionalism and attention to detail exhibited by you and your colleagues. At this juncture I do feel the need to note that the gap between the PORT engine bed and the new bulkhead represents an ideal repository for dropped tools, engine parts, small children, pets and general bilge detritus. Therefore I suggest that while you have the time and access, you construct removable panels to cover this gap. Secondly, as someone who has had to crawl around in confined engineering spaces, I would ask on behalf of the guys who will have to do it in the future, that you make the STBD access panel in two pieces - one for routine maintenance an a larger one if anything major has to be done. Keep up the good work.
Indeed, but I can't help wondering why Leo chose not to include diagonal bronze straps for the topside planking as well as the deck strakes. As pioneered on USS Constitution (in her case wrought iron was used for the straps, which might have something to do with the nickname "Old Ironsides") but frankly it should have been standard since the bronze age, because planked vessels have been spitting out their caulking forever. This typically happens when storms, with their squalls and big head seas, cause the masts to act like fore and aft levers, causing shearing displacement of each plank longitudinally, relative to the ones above and below. The caulking gets compressed with every such movement, and eventually loses its resilience, at which point it is no longer tightly wedged in place. Then at the earliest opportunity (eg the next storm) it falls out. There's an account in the Bible of a ship in the Med which nearly sank from this malign circumstance, and the crew had to improvise diagonals with the anchor warp, undergirding the planks from outside. Paul/Saul (of Tarsus) was a passenger, and not a happy camper, but he did take note. Boatbuilders had a massive blind spot about this occurrence (or an incuriosity about whether a solution was feasible), partly I guess through innate conservatism, and also they tended not to go to sea, and to take "sailors' tales" with a grain of salt. In fact the shipbuilders who gave Old Ironsides her first refit left her "damfangled" straps ashore. Luckily by then, the war against England had been won. Savvy captains of square riggers would sometimes rig supplementary intermediate foretays and backstays ahead of foul weather to ease the working of the rig and the resultant assaults on the caulking. Patrick OBrien must have known a thing or two (or more likely done assiduous research) because he has Jack Aubrey do this in his frigate "Surprise" for the storm involving a protracted stern chase lasting many storm-tossed days, from a dogged and skilful assailant (Dutch, IIRC) who nevertheless eventually "sailed under" - which refers to the inability of a hard pressed, overcanvassed square rigger running before storm-force winds, to lift her bows over the bow wave combined with mountainous seas, due to the forward leverage of the wind on the rig -- and simply dive in. Aubrey showed considerable strength of character by progressively reducing sail, even though, at each repetition this would bring the chasing ship closer to being within the range of her bow (forward facing) cannons. I guess he was helped in this regard by being a fictional character...
@@Gottenhimfella - The Constitution was not fitted w/ diagonal iron bracing, but was designed & built w/ multiple heavy-timber diagonal rider beams. These were removed when she was converted to a dormitory, but later re-installed after extensive hogging occurred. And the Waakzaamheid did not bury her head in those fictional seas, rather, a lucky shot severed a forestay, the foremast fell, & she lost headway & steering control. The following wind forced her stern around 'til she was parallel to the waves, which then rolled her over (broached) & overwhelmed her.
From North central Kentucky, love the channel and the family feel of the crew. Great work guys and gals. Great launch, and great building. Great new addition to the tool crib too. Can't wait to see that new machine in action. Hope to get a bit of an over view on it. Loving the slight over fit and pair down on the deck blocking. Wouldn't want it any other way. Cutting to fit just leaves gaps that will hold water in the long run. Doing it right may take a little longer now, but pays off in the end, big time. That's why I love this channel. A lot of others use so much plywood, and they will be replacing that long before this boat ever even thinks about maintenance, as far as replacing any wood. I know budget concerns and building to what you want out of a boat determine certain choices, but I just can't see spending 5-8 years or more building a boat and using plywood like some of these other channels are doing. In my opinion this channel/boat crew is doing it right. Great job.
When Pete comes on the scene, you know it about to get serious. Rowan has changed so much since he first started. WELDING BRONZE! He'll be chewing tobacco before you know it. Love the crew Jacky & Greg
Happy to support this boat built, look forward to seeing what you all are doing and all the great craftsmanship going into this boat. It is shaping up and it is fun to see it evolving!
Another amazing episode... its been almost 3 years and I can honestly say that this channel has by far the best episodes every single time.. The crew, the music, the cinematography, and now the location.. Being able to see some of the other boat works is a great addition... All I can say is, im looking forward to the nest 2 years..
It's funny watching all those blocks set proud so they can be planed to perfection. In residential framing I'll always set them 1/8" shy so they don't cause problems. Boatbuilding seems like a swiss watch compared to house building.
I'm guessing it's important under the deck strakes not to leave any gap for water (especially fresh water) to lie about, plotting nefarious assaults on the underlying structural elements.
@@Gottenhimfella I'm not doubting them or their methods at all. Just commenting on the different types of tolerances in building different things. In framing a house if you were to let in all your blocking and intentionally set it proud so it could be planed flush you would be stuck in a mental institution. But a house doesn't have to deal with waves.... It'd be like building a house that's expected to get an earthquake 20 times/minute.
I just started watching these videos and absolutely love them! I have been a commercial fisherman all of my life and I am now a 60 year old man. I have worked at the Portland shipyards , starting as a laborer and working my way up to being a journeyman Machinist. Throughout my fishing career I have been to a multitude of shipyards. I began fishing out of Gulfport Mississippi and then all five of our Southern States then moved closer to home working out of Newport Oregon. After I started from there I have fished out of all of our Western continental States seeing a multitude of shipyards. I have learned a lot throughout the years yet I'm still learning more from watching these videos. With all of that said I'd just like to thank you for what your showing and teaching me. One can never know enough and one of my old sayings are that I've forgotten more than most people will ever know. Thanks again and keep that shit up! Your Rocking It!
Ohhh, that music-synchronized hammering around 2:05 was so satisfying…! ♥
I was just about to say the same. Nice editing!
got me jamming on the train
Indeed, it was so good that I suspect that Leo is playing that music in the boatyard so that they can hammer in sync with it, which helps a lot later in editing in the music ;-)
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Yeah, there's no way that was just a happy accident!
Having lived in this area for 15 years, you can't underestimate how small and relatively isolated Port Townsend, Sequim, Olympic Peninsula are (maybe 40-50k population total). It's basically the edge of the country separated by ferries. For Leo to be able to utilize so many resources from the local community (foundry, sailmakers, shipwrights, etc) and do an amazing job of showcasing it is a testament to him. He probably could have moved this project to Seattle and had an easier time getting it done, but would not have the same magic. What an inspiring project.
While Seattle does have a huge boating community, Port Townsend is just about the center of the universe for wood boats.
@George Emeny Yeah he already explained exactly why this was the place.
Not to mention cost. Tripple the price for everything in Seattle.
Thank you for the insight. Good to know!
@@Luckingsworth And they'd be six months behind where they are now, having spent three times as much time stopped in traffic. 😉
It does seem to have a great community feel.
I appreciate the nod of your support. The image of the covered boat it the background, is a reminder of those being displaced and killed by war.
Pete cranks out a bulkhead in 4 hours. What a great shipwright to have on this project!
Yep, Pete is a _beast._
Though he's not the only one! And everyone has their own strengths!
Just awesome as usual Leo. Pete says fitting these boards is a little bit challenging, you mean impossible for a mere mortal, not for Pete, he`s just awesome Leo. The precision of all the fitment of all of those pieces is just always impressive, and the planning to get everything perfectly flush, it`s hats off to the crew you have, that just shows the talent they all possess. Very glad to see the donation of equipment you are receiving, it`s impressive the support you are getting from all who are watching this project, with the bronze strapping, you are building an absolute fortress. So glad to see your friend launching her boat, all the best to her. You and the crew always impress with the talent they all have, I love watching from U.S.A. in Michigan, what a vessel you are building, Sir.
Agree wholeheartedly. BTW, also from Michigan here.
Also watching from Michigan! Lots of boat lovers here I see!
yeah, what he said.
Dear joe bacarella
👍👌👏 Very well said, Sir, very well indeed! Additionally exactly what I always think and wanted to comment too. But fortunately you already did all the writing work. ;-)
Best regards, luck and health.
Post Scriptum: Watching from over the big pond and some more kilometres (Germany).
@@jerryeastman170 didn't have any love for boats until I started watching this.
Alex...What a great girl! I have a feeling that sense of humour will get her into a whole lot of interesting situations. She seems tailor-made for living the dream, and I wish her all the luck in the World.
Ah Ha! We caught you talking in the American vernacular: aluminum!
My post began as a question in regards to the thickness of deck blocks not being planed to their 'proper' height before installation. It seemed like unnecessary work planing the deck blocks after installation but.... I am a carpenter so I was able to answer my own question by thinking thru your method and came to the conclusion that it's just another good example of the quality of your work. In home construction I would have cut the notch deeper than the blocks width and simply fastened it flush to the visible edge. This method in home construction is not as important to quality as it is building a boat. You are ensuring both a perfect fit inside the notch as well as maintaining a flush surface for deck boards later. Where my method sometimes will leave a gap on the mating surfaces your method never leaves that gap insuring a water tight fit. I am impressed with the quality of the work going into your ship/boat and I wish 'Tally Ho' another 120 years(or more) of service to it's current and future owners.
You're quite right - in land-based construction as you describe, small voids are often not gonna be a problem. But in a boat, they become potential water traps that will promote rot & decay.
Once again, thanks for a great video, Leo. I sailed as chief mate on a 127 foot gaff schooner built in 1924. We traveled from Seattle to San Francisco and back one Summer and, although she had been rebuilt and modified several times, she still "complained" a lot out at sea. Sometimes the noise was almost deafening as all those pieces of wood moved around a little bit as we traveled over every playful wave. Your strapping will definitely help quiet Tally Ho down some. Also, thanks for turning me on to "Wayward Jane." A great group!
"...so far in my career, which is brief enough, but good enough to know." I love how she put that.
Wow people's generosity to this project amazes me. that joinery tool donated is a huge carpentry benefit.
I have been watching the project from the beginning, just wanted to say congratulations for all the hard work and for followimg your passion and inspiring so many people to do the same.
Yep been here since ep. 1
Let’s add the quality of the work to that too! Tally Ho will be better than when she was first built!
@Samson Boat Co I felt a sense of calm positivity ar 13:55 Thanks for letting us catch up with Alex. It is good to see women that can hold their own among the saltiest old sea dogs. Good work Leo.
Same here.
Hello to all from Siesta Key
me too, didn’t even know what i was getting myself into lol. but it’s been a favorite all along. leo and everyone who’s helped just keep chipping away at it and they have really made something much more than the boat happen. here’s hoping for their continued success. and as leo says, “cheers!”.
Lets talk about Leo who continues to be the builder, photographer, videographer and editor of these videos. Which continue to get better and better as this boat gets closer to being launched. Such talent .
I get the sense that Tally Ho will not be a creaky boat. Seeing how this deck blocking is going in, how the bulkheads were made... everything fit tight and bedded. Makes me think it will be a very quiet very comfortable boat.
@Jesus is coming. Read the Gospel. shut up
Everything creaks, especially as it is bent in the sway of the ocean, and wood especially. But I suppose less so with the strapping which is essentially a sway bar and considering the type of woods he's used, and what you observed about the bedding.
@@michaelh.g.4045 Mine creaks on the hard. Making me nervous with these warping boards...
I don’t know if there is enough displacement to counter the enormous weight of this boat.
SOOOO MUCH TALENT! Zeal is an incredible addition.
OK... How many of you were Bummed, when you saw it was a 19 + minute video????
I was Hoping for 190 minute video.... I know I Know, I could get a Life.... These Videos are So So Well Done... Whatever there Length... Like the Craftsmanship... BRILLIANT...
MANY MANY THANKS.... for your Efforts!!!!!!!!!!!!
I wouldn't worry too much about leaks, Leo. Combine excellent design, top quality materials, outstanding build quality and attention to detail by all involved and I think she may very well be as well built a little ship as has ever been. It's a pleasure to see you all do what you do.
Thank you for being the 1 youtuber that didn't make a reminder many days in advance
Agreed. Always a pleasure to see these videos pop up on my feed by surprise.
No idea what to comment, except I love everything about this. Been following for a while and it just keeps getting better.
I watched the video the moment it came out, including the countdown. I’ve never done that FO and frankly didn’t even know it was a thing. As soon as it ended I checked the view count to see how many others had done the same thing. It showed 10K! That’s right, over 10,000 people viewed this video the absolute moment it was released! How cool is that!!!
With all the woodworking of this channel going on I've been meaning to mention an Australian hardwood that I have encountered a few times over my 72 years. Australian ironbark has to be the most indestructible hardwood on the planet! It is well named after iron because after aging for about a year the nail to penetrate it has not been made. I would defy any borer worm to even leave teeth marks! If I could build a wooden boat for myself I would definitely plank it with ironbark. It would be too hard to work for frames etc. but ideal for the decks and hull. I think all the holes for fasteners would have to be pre-drilled but definitely worth the effort esp given some of the likely borer infested destinations in this part of the world.
Loved the Roedda launch! A fine boat indeed! Now it's time to get her dirty!
Congratulations Roedda, may your voyages be profitable, your seas be tranquil, and your crew be joyful, healthy, and be given a cup of rum a day.
Excellent the best boat construction. I look forward to each episode so much. Joh from Scotland 🏴
You know what I like about your crew? each member is always willing to lend a hand. When the finished X shaped strapping was handed up to the workers on the deck, the two members who initially lifted it, went straight back up the stairs to see if they were needed. Its something so little but so important in the grand scheme of things.
I just can't imagine anyone else on any TH-cam channel doing a professional boatwright undertaking as Leo, Pete, and the gang are accomplishing on Tally Ho. My hat off to these guys who absolutely believe in doing it the right way or not doing it at all. It's really great to see younger craftspeople correctly learning new skills in this day and age. Leo's video work and overall project coordination have come a very long long way since the beginning of this endeavor. I now firmly believe they will complete this project in the near future barring any unforeseen circumstances. Unfortunately I live on the opposite coast so won't be present for the grand 'splash'!
As a professional Cabinetmaker it would be a dream to donate some time to your project. I guess I’ll just have to live vicariously through your videos. Thanks for the wonderful videos. I have been watching since day one. Looking forward to see the interior get fitted out.
I agree.
Leo's project inspired me to move to the coast and work on wooden boats.
I'm now in Charleston Oregon working on a 40ft 1940's wooden fishing boat.
Don’t all ships have a treasure chest..? Maybe Leo could use one ….🤷♂️ it would be a fun project for you..
@@lymanhall5449 No. The Cap'n has a map showing where the treasure chest is hidden.
@@lymanhall5449 so what are you saying?? You think Leo is a pirate?
@@elmerfudd1086 dude, have you seen the parrot?
Amazing Efforts Supported by Incredible People / Organizations - I feel honoured to witness the stages of renewal this iconic vessel, Tally Ho!
Well Done to All involved!
What a gem that Alex is. Does she have a TH-cam channel. She should.
She's got a bit of a Canadian maritime accent - Newfoundland is what I hear. But it could be Nova Scotia.
yeppers. she has gobs of personality & you just wanna root for her. I could see her having a show on the TLC Network. I’d tune in.
@@frasermoffatt1817 I got relatives in Deer Lake NFLD, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, ST Thomas Ontario. I live in Connecticut all my life. " Swamp Yankee". lol
Yeah she definitely has a sense of humor very down-Eastern type of character.
But, does she has a YT channel is the question indeed.
i'd absolutely watch that.
The addition of that deck strapping proves that "they don't make 'em like they used to"...they make them better. I guess that is the benefit of learning from experience. I wish i was young enough and had the funds to help but at least I am with you guys in spirit.
Either Leo is a top class videographer or the crew lives in such harmony... or both. I like that I can see how heppy, relaxed and comfortable are all of you one with each other. The new member seems to fit there perfectly!
That will be the high grade!
I think the crew just gets along great. I'm sure Patty is there to cut the tension, if ang should arise.
Thank you for telling us about Port Townsend. We visited it this past weekend and even glimpsed the Tally Ho in your shop. What an amazing place!
I had to rewatch 1:56-2:04 multiple times - the hammering and the beat match so well.😁 And a great video, as always. Thank you!
I'm sure Leo appreciates that people noticed this as well, certainly would add a lot of editing time, but it's the little touches that make the videos so satisfying to watch
It satisfied me more than it probably should!😂
"Sorry, Mate. You can't work here. You're asynchrone, Too bad." 🤷♂
Hah! I noticed that too. Pretty clever.
Love the new music on the intro! Ok I'm five seconds in .....( me) slowly going back to the video from a mentor I love.
I sure hope that wonderful lady has her own TH-cam presence. What a firecracker!
@@bertplank8011 If you were able to watch the video, you are also able to look up this fairly common adjective.
@@bertplank8011 Yeah, if you're not careful it could hurt you real bad.
@@nathanedwardblack who tf describes someone as a firecracker? heres another adjective! Creepy!!
@@paisley4092 Get off your Karen horse already.... "Firecracker" is a widely used adjective and is actually a compliment. But I guess you need something to whine about. And you have the nerve to call someone "creepy" while the last video on your channel is called "I steal kills like I steal children". OMG, talk about creepy
I love her big wide smile!
Just gets better and better 👍🏻🇦🇺
Lots about Zeals efforts - welcome Zeal. But don't forget the longstanding crew ! Pete, Rowan, Patrick we had only the briefest words and Richard we saw in the background but not a single word. Not forgotten!
Still the best channel on TH-cam by a country mile
Great stuff, missed Pete and was glad we heard from him today
I am very glad Leo is documenting all this renovation because absolutely no one would believe the amount of detailing that he does on every single bit of the boat that no one will ever see again when the boat is completed... In two more years. :-)
The precision of the craftsmanship on everyone’s part is perpetually amazing. Watching the deck blocks being tapped in. Holy cow.
To be fair, Leo started out as a perfectionist and everyone else worked up to that level so that now you see levels of craftsmanship that other boat building channels are sorely lacking because "good enough" was good enough for them.
@@nobodyspecial4702 Can’t argue with any of that. And you can tell by Leo’s monologues explaining some process or aspect of the build, he really commands what would be a master craftsman’s level of knowledge of what he’s doing. Pete’s amazing too. But again, whether they brought some of it with them or it’s through the apprenticeship they’re going through, I’m blown away by all their skills.
Always a joy to see. I’ll hopefully be with a friend to meet you in Bristol UK when you eventually get here. Onwards and upwards to one and all.🙏🌞🇬🇧☯️🌻🙏18.3.22.
One of my favorite expressions is, "there is no such thing as overbuilt", you guy's make me proud!
The new sub here from Canada. One more great post from you folks. Many thanks my new friends.
Leo, I remember the day you first walked onboard Tally Ho. She was really in rough shape but you had a vision of what she could be. It has become apparent to me that you are building so much more than a boat. You are building a legacy that will outlive you. Some day in the far distant future there will be someone with a vision who will climb onto this old boat named Tally Ho and think to himself "Whoever built this boat did a really bang up job. I think I'll buy her and make her shipshape again.". Then the journey will begin again. Thanks for letting us be a part of your journey.
I really like the way Leo is thinking ahead and prep painting / varnishing etc. this is unusual as it would often be different trades doing the paint vs shipwrights/internal joinery work.
These videos never fail to leave me slack-jawed in admiration for all the planning, organisation and skill which you put into this astounding project. Thank you 😊
Stout and strong says it all when building a boat that you will sail in big waters and high winds. Keep this in mind as each piece is fitted. Leo, your a great boat build and a trainer of men. All the best to you and your crew.
Great to see Alex and Reodda afloat and complete. The Port Townsend community has certainly made their mark on them both. Leo's attention to detail is once again to the fore with the cross bracing. Onwards and upwards all of Tally Ho's crew. Looking forward to seeing the deck planking in place.
Hello, and thanks for sharing so well what you and crew are doing building Tally Ho. I was really impressed with the successful pour and finish work on the lead keel. Though you did now show the permanent bolting process. Hope that is coming up! Keep up your great work!
Ok so this is the first time I've seen this channel as well as the first episode I've seen of the Tally Ho rebuilding seeing that you have been doing this for over 4 years is inspirring absolutly amazing i will now be watching all the older videos and subscribing.
Hope you're unemployed or patient--I caught up on the videos last summer and fell behind on the things I was supposed to be doing....
As an ex trawler man I hated yacht’s.
Now my weekend isn’t complete unless I can watch an episode of Tally Ho. Cheers Leo 👍✌️🇬🇧
Leo and the entire Tally Ho Team... I just wanted to say that this channel is by far the best of all the boat building/renovation videos out there. I find myself constantly checking TH-cam to see if you've uploaded a new vid. Looking forward to the next episode!
absolutly amazing i will now be watching all the older videos and subscribing.
The craftsmanship going into Tally Ho is just amazing. Leo, thank you for taking the time to make these videos.
Watching you guys create makes my day. So, selfishly, I say thank you for helping make my day brighter. Keep up the amazing effort. Your ship will be a think of beauty, purpose, and wonder.
Cold world - cold conflicts - heartwarming to see nice things done by nice people that get along and focus on a common goal ! Peace ☮️☮️
my guess is that the location showing the colorful boat in the background at 18:30 was selected purposefully
I first found this channel when the lead pouring disaster piped up in my feed a month or two ago, and at first I thought this limey Brit was just a funny clueless hack because of the blowout-and then the ballast redo popped into my feed, and I was hooked beyond belief.
I somehow crammed binge-watching the whole series in-between the publication of episode 120 and just now, a day and a half after episode 121 was published.
I’m blown away by the magnitude of the quality evident at every stage of this project.
Omg this is pure beauty. I can not wait to see Tally Ho cross the Atlantic! The entire team are master craftsmen.
Apparently!
i do so ever enjoy watching you and everyone there with their skills and the enjoyment they get from this project
Thanks for the update on Alex and Roedda. I said this before. But I definitely think occasional updates from them will be most welcome should it work out that way.
One of my favorite channel's....
It is so nice to see a community like this come together. Such a contrast from the world today. Thank you, Leo!
My boat yard is in Trunkey. Creek, you’re welcome to use the yard and tools at zero cost.
Pete, your fitment of the diagonal pieces is something to be proud of.
I like to snoop around on a site called Marine Traffic - it shows you the current locations of boats (the free site is only good for boats close to shore.
It shows that as now, the Roedda is halfway up the Alaskan Peninsula , at a port named Petersburg. She wasted no time heading north to fish - gutsy.
Thank you Leo for such a great presentation and learning experience. My grandfather had a boat yard in Rhode Island and built, what were called splinter class sub chasers during WW II. He also had a Concordia sloop, built by Abeking and Rasmussen, a thing of beauty. I am a supporter and look forward to every video. It makes my day.
Synchronizing the mallet with the beat of the music was awesome!
Amazing work and progress made on Tally Ho. I enjoy the little featurettes on each of the members of the team as well as people from around the boatyard like Alex. Great refit Ales - best of luck on the fishing season. Leo you are doing an awesome job pulling the project together as well as putting out very entertaining video that showcases the excellent skills and craftsmanship that is going into Tally Ho. Thanks for sharing!
The new machine you had donated is going to make the jobs so much easier . That is a very expensive piece of equipment as far as woodworking machines . Tally Ho is really taking shape and the level of workmanship and perfection is off the chart. Well done and it's going to be a long week waiting for the next episode.
I would like to echo what every wonderful thing that has been said about this project. It is a privilege to learn so much from a series available on my laptop.
Marvelous craftsmanship
That is a cracker of a video Leo. Also appreciated the look at Roedda. Some beautiful working boats in that part of the world and the skills required to keep them alive. Wonderful.
Man, I have been so excited to see another video drop!
18:00 Nice boat in the background - really like the colors! ;)
Awesome work and camera/tech /filming works also. ALL first rate and very enjoyable. TY!
I always get a bit nostalgic for PT every time I watch. Beautiful work there Leo and crew! Proud to be a supporter of this fantastic project.
Awesome video and fantastic work. What an opportunity for Rowan and Patrick to work with four shipwrights and learn about boat building. Thank you for sharing.
So , so cool, can't wait to see how you tackle drilling out all that lead, a few scary challenges there , you may need a large modified drill press in the boat with adjustable feet to control verticality , and a worm gear drive to control cutting rate similar to a lathe feed system. Very challenging and potentially dangerous job there , STAY SAFE.
The trick is to avoid any top rake, on cutters which are used in lead. This remedy is more commonly known in connection with brass, which is also grabby in a somewhat different way, (lead is more like copper, only worse) but the cure is the same. ("Top" rake is, by convention, oriented with reference to the geometry of a lathe tool. In the drilling context, this means straight fluted drills, rather than helical -- or most often, the equivalent can be achieved by touching to a grindstone, or making a flat with an oilstone or diamond hone, at the business end of each flute. In the UK this used to be termed "dubbing" a drill).
I agree it would neverthless pay to use some sort of drill press, I would personally borrow and adapt a mag base drill such as are regularly used these days for annular cutters. A piece of steel could be temporarily fastened or clamped in place to give the electromagnet something to attach to. But by omitting the rake which tends to draw the cutter into deeper engagement, a conventional rack and pinion quill feed would (in my experience of drilling and counterboring keels) be OK.
@@Gottenhimfella thanks that a lot of sense.
Alex of Roedda has such incredible character and personality! I could watch her call day.
😳 amazing balance on the wooden deck beams while holding the 'X' bronze strapping. I have vertigo, so doing so would be a NO, NO!
👍 to all 👋
Hey, Pete. Nice work, as always.
I have been watching since episode 1 and there has been no need to post anything but compliments given the impressive level of professionalism and attention to detail exhibited by you and your colleagues. At this juncture I do feel the need to note that the gap between the PORT engine bed and the new bulkhead represents an ideal repository for dropped tools, engine parts, small children, pets and general bilge detritus. Therefore I suggest that while you have the time and access, you construct removable panels to cover this gap. Secondly, as someone who has had to crawl around in confined engineering spaces, I would ask on behalf of the guys who will have to do it in the future, that you make the STBD access panel in two pieces - one for routine maintenance an a larger one if anything major has to be done. Keep up the good work.
This is going to be the most solid wooden boat ever build.
cough Endurance, cough.
Indeed, but I can't help wondering why Leo chose not to include diagonal bronze straps for the topside planking as well as the deck strakes. As pioneered on USS Constitution (in her case wrought iron was used for the straps, which might have something to do with the nickname "Old Ironsides") but frankly it should have been standard since the bronze age, because planked vessels have been spitting out their caulking forever. This typically happens when storms, with their squalls and big head seas, cause the masts to act like fore and aft levers, causing shearing displacement of each plank longitudinally, relative to the ones above and below. The caulking gets compressed with every such movement, and eventually loses its resilience, at which point it is no longer tightly wedged in place. Then at the earliest opportunity (eg the next storm) it falls out.
There's an account in the Bible of a ship in the Med which nearly sank from this malign circumstance, and the crew had to improvise diagonals with the anchor warp, undergirding the planks from outside. Paul/Saul (of Tarsus) was a passenger, and not a happy camper, but he did take note.
Boatbuilders had a massive blind spot about this occurrence (or an incuriosity about whether a solution was feasible), partly I guess through innate conservatism, and also they tended not to go to sea, and to take "sailors' tales" with a grain of salt. In fact the shipbuilders who gave Old Ironsides her first refit left her "damfangled" straps ashore. Luckily by then, the war against England had been won.
Savvy captains of square riggers would sometimes rig supplementary intermediate foretays and backstays ahead of foul weather to ease the working of the rig and the resultant assaults on the caulking. Patrick OBrien must have known a thing or two (or more likely done assiduous research) because he has Jack Aubrey do this in his frigate "Surprise" for the storm involving a protracted stern chase lasting many storm-tossed days, from a dogged and skilful assailant (Dutch, IIRC) who nevertheless eventually "sailed under" - which refers to the inability of a hard pressed, overcanvassed square rigger running before storm-force winds, to lift her bows over the bow wave combined with mountainous seas, due to the forward leverage of the wind on the rig -- and simply dive in.
Aubrey showed considerable strength of character by progressively reducing sail, even though, at each repetition this would bring the chasing ship closer to being within the range of her bow (forward facing) cannons. I guess he was helped in this regard by being a fictional character...
@@Gottenhimfella good information here
@@Gottenhimfella I had heard that "Old Ironsides" was called that simply because it was planked with live oak.
@@Gottenhimfella - The Constitution was not fitted w/ diagonal iron bracing, but was designed & built w/ multiple heavy-timber diagonal rider beams. These were removed when she was converted to a dormitory, but later re-installed after extensive hogging occurred.
And the Waakzaamheid did not bury her head in those fictional seas, rather, a lucky shot severed a forestay, the foremast fell, & she lost headway & steering control. The following wind forced her stern around 'til she was parallel to the waves, which then rolled her over (broached) & overwhelmed her.
Progress progress progress damn head is spinning!!!!
I think we can all say 2022 will be the year that Tally Ho will once again sail the seas.
90% done….. 90% to go
I don't know about that, there is still alot of work to be done...
About two more years' worth
@@ktulu193 This guy gets it ;)
Henry, you must be new here.
There are three things you can look endlessly - a burning fire, running water and how someone works :) Thank you for the video!
Your music Is always outstanding... along with everything else
From North central Kentucky, love the channel and the family feel of the crew. Great work guys and gals. Great launch, and great building. Great new addition to the tool crib too. Can't wait to see that new machine in action. Hope to get a bit of an over view on it. Loving the slight over fit and pair down on the deck blocking. Wouldn't want it any other way. Cutting to fit just leaves gaps that will hold water in the long run. Doing it right may take a little longer now, but pays off in the end, big time. That's why I love this channel. A lot of others use so much plywood, and they will be replacing that long before this boat ever even thinks about maintenance, as far as replacing any wood. I know budget concerns and building to what you want out of a boat determine certain choices, but I just can't see spending 5-8 years or more building a boat and using plywood like some of these other channels are doing. In my opinion this channel/boat crew is doing it right. Great job.
When Pete comes on the scene, you know it about to get serious.
Rowan has changed so much since he first started. WELDING BRONZE!
He'll be chewing tobacco before you know it.
Love the crew
Jacky & Greg
Happy to support this boat built, look forward to seeing what you all are doing and all the great craftsmanship going into this boat. It is shaping up and it is fun to see it evolving!
Great to see work progressing along and great to see the old fishing trawler being launched
tender collects the catch from trawler so it can keep fishing while the tender deals with the catch.
At 10:48 I saw the roller door closing and frantically tapped the screen to make sure it wasn’t the end of the episode. Really keeping me on my toes
Another amazing episode... its been almost 3 years and I can honestly say that this channel has by far the best episodes every single time.. The crew, the music, the cinematography, and now the location.. Being able to see some of the other boat works is a great addition... All I can say is, im looking forward to the nest 2 years..
Leo the boat is looking beyond fantastic great job and continued success
Excellent … comradeship.
It's funny watching all those blocks set proud so they can be planed to perfection. In residential framing I'll always set them 1/8" shy so they don't cause problems. Boatbuilding seems like a swiss watch compared to house building.
I'm guessing it's important under the deck strakes not to leave any gap for water (especially fresh water) to lie about, plotting nefarious assaults on the underlying structural elements.
@@Gottenhimfella I'm not doubting them or their methods at all. Just commenting on the different types of tolerances in building different things. In framing a house if you were to let in all your blocking and intentionally set it proud so it could be planed flush you would be stuck in a mental institution. But a house doesn't have to deal with waves.... It'd be like building a house that's expected to get an earthquake 20 times/minute.
@@Gottenhimfella Another way of putting it: Building a boat is just like building a house that will live in an earthquake.
The editing genius at 1:58! Timing the hammer to the dropped beat! Keep up the great work and immersion into the Tally Ho project!
Amazing how Tally Ho interior looking now ! Beautiful 😍 interior! 😘⛵️😀 Mike from Missouri
Donated! Just shows how amazing this project is. Well done.
I absolutely love seeing Tally Ho come together, nad i cant wait to see the deck beein laid. Keep on the amazing Work