I have decided to start posting more real time pictures every few days of the building of Wave Rover on my Instagram account. Check it out: instagram.com/alanbmulholland/
Now you can see and get a real idea what size of cabin this boat is going to have. This boat is going to be a sweet sailing vessel, to venture off in and feel very secure no matter where your planning to adventure to. Can't wait to see this thing completed.
I wish I knew about “peel ply” before I built my projects. Thank you for sharing how I can improve my filets. Now, I’ll have to start another kayak project!
Always enjoy your videos Alan. Hope the weather warms up for you. Just checked the temperature for today (1/27) and -7C is not a comfortable working temperature. Take care and best wishes to you, Mrs. Wave Rover and Mr. Speckles.
Allan, try using an offcut piece of PVC tubing or similar in "rolling pin" mode on the outside of your epoxy piping bags to move the mixture to the tip for easier application - works way better than trying to wring it down with your fingers. Trust me, been there...done that!
@@RoversAdventure I think he was talking about the way to squeeze out stuff from the toothpaste using whatever item in a shape of a tube. Just do the same with your bag of thickened epoxy to avoid waste !
@@RoversAdventure Allan, if you fill your bag with the thickened epoxy that you use for forming fillets, snip the corner off and then lay it on a flat surface, and then use a tube (like a 30cm length of 25mm PVC tube or similar) and use this to roll on top of the outside of the bag towards the snipped corner, it will squeegee the contents much easier than trying to wring it with your hands. As the bag gets empty, lay it down on a flat surface and repeat, and you will be able to get 99% of the thickened epoxy out and used very easily. I also fund by doing this, I can refill the same bag multiple times in the filleting session as there will be hardly any residue left in the bag that will start to gel when you add a new batch. Just to be clear, I don't wind the bag around the tube, just use the tube to squeegee the contents like using a rolling pin.
A couple of things be careful with Methanol guys (Methyl Hydrate) it's very hard on your liver, one of the few times when a beer after work is beneficial in that ethanol is the antidote to Methanol poisoning. Epoxy of course is the opposite, Ethanol makes its toxic effect worse (however small that is its cumulative). When fiberglassing a fillet it only helps if you glass before the fillet hardens, rough fillets after hardening need to be sanded smooth to get a tidy glass finish. Nice fillet job :)
Nice to see another boat builder using the old hot glue gun. I used it quite often to tack bulkheads etc into perfect position before applying epoxy fillets afterwards, as you’re doing. The dob of hot glue gets buried in the epoxy, never to be seen again. She’s coming along…
I can't remember which subscriber mentioned it (it was some time ago), it may have been you Robin. Regardless it is a great idea and speeds up production.
Hi Alan, Great job as usual!, could you tell me what filler you use?, and how much would you put in your 48 gram mix for example?, any chance of showing us that at some point please?, Cheers DB
I used 25% silica and 75% microfibers for the verticals and straight microfibers for the horizontal. Check out S2E28 for mixing th-cam.com/video/bIEquuCfhF4/w-d-xo.html
Wait thats extremely cold for mid summer queensland, im where it snows all winter in the blue mountains nsw and its currently 24c at 9.30pm .. where i live is west of sydney and a constant 13c colder than sydney all year round.. you guys in queensland having a hurricane atm?
Plywood is so easy to work with and quite structural compared to foam board. Especially when it comes to bending and twisting as you will see when the cabin sides go on in a few weeks. Although some of the more expensive marine foam boards will bend but need to be glassed on both sides.
200 amp hours, at 12v im assuming.. i live offgrid on solar and batteries, i currently only have 280 amp hours, and i promise you i can not all the equipment you want running on a boat, i can run lights, wifi, and charge phones and ipads, thats it, i have 500watts of sollar panels and if it rains 2 days in a row on day 3 i am turning off the wifi and lights as im damaging the batteries.. theres no chance you can run lights, radio, charge your ipads run a chart plotter, and which ever other gadgets you need on 200 amp hours, and i very highly doubt you can get a bigger array than me and put more than 500watts of panels on your boat.. if you have 4 days of clouds and rain youl be running blind literally... im not even considering using a fridge or a laptop at my house at this point, i need 2 more 500w arrays 2 more solar charge regulator's, and atleast 600 amp hours before i dare run the equipment your going to want on a small yacht...
I did the Atlantic circuit on Wave Rover with less than half my current planned system. It is possible, especially in the sunny areas that I will be sailing.
If you have Lead Acid 280ah is actually only 140ah since you can only deplete to 50% without damage. 200ah of LiFePO4 has 95% usability of ah or @190ah. That is a lot of power for a small boat. Running lights, VHF/AIS, 2USB ports for tablet and phone and maybe a fan
I have decided to start posting more real time pictures every few days of the building of Wave Rover on my Instagram account. Check it out: instagram.com/alanbmulholland/
Now you can see and get a real idea what size of cabin this boat is going to have. This boat is going to be a sweet sailing vessel, to venture off in and feel very secure no matter where your planning to adventure to. Can't wait to see this thing completed.
I find myself already thinking about the voyage and preparations I must make and then give my head a shake and get back to the building.
I wish I knew about “peel ply” before I built my projects. Thank you for sharing how I can improve my filets. Now, I’ll have to start another kayak project!
Once you've used peel ply, it's hard to do without. It saves SO much time and effort!
Thank you so much for posting this! I am restoring a wooden drift boat and this helped so much!
Every episode is a Masterclass with resourcefulness as the Wave Rover ethos.
Thanks for all your support my friend.
She's really looking now like a boat, getting very interesting. Looking forward to meeting you in Ireland🙂.Thanks and best wishes ..
Returning to Ireland by sailboat will be a dream come true.
Love the opening clip, you stepping out of the background toward the camera ... she's coming along. Nice work as usual.
Lol, I won't be able to do an entrance like that on Wave Rover 2
@@RoversAdventure Ha! Not unless you emerge up over the transom from the swim ladder ...
Always enjoy your videos Alan. Hope the weather warms up for you. Just checked the temperature for today (1/27) and -7C is not a comfortable working temperature. Take care and best wishes to you, Mrs. Wave Rover and Mr. Speckles.
It's warming up tomorrow and I hope to get a lot done.
Allan, have you ever thought of putting on a boat building class? You seem to be very talented. I have learned so much through watching your videos.
That's a great idea! But first the circumnavigation
Nice fillets. There's always room for learning how to do something easier and nicer. Thanks
I'm always learning as well.
Allan, try using an offcut piece of PVC tubing or similar in "rolling pin" mode on the outside of your epoxy piping bags to move the mixture to the tip for easier application - works way better than trying to wring it down with your fingers. Trust me, been there...done that!
Not quite sure what you mean, could you email me a picture. Always eager to learn new things.
@@RoversAdventure I think he was talking about the way to squeeze out stuff from the toothpaste using whatever item in a shape of a tube. Just do the same with your bag of thickened epoxy to avoid waste !
@@papounet4842 Thank you I get it.
@@RoversAdventure Allan, if you fill your bag with the thickened epoxy that you use for forming fillets, snip the corner off and then lay it on a flat surface, and then use a tube (like a 30cm length of 25mm PVC tube or similar) and use this to roll on top of the outside of the bag towards the snipped corner, it will squeegee the contents much easier than trying to wring it with your hands. As the bag gets empty, lay it down on a flat surface and repeat, and you will be able to get 99% of the thickened epoxy out and used very easily. I also fund by doing this, I can refill the same bag multiple times in the filleting session as there will be hardly any residue left in the bag that will start to gel when you add a new batch. Just to be clear, I don't wind the bag around the tube, just use the tube to squeegee the contents like using a rolling pin.
I'm pleased the hot snot worked
lol, the hot glue gun?
Yeah kiwi slang
She is really starting to look like a boat (ship?) now. Well done.
Excellent fillets Alan!
Thanks professor.
Alan, not sure which is truer...Master Craftman, Master Educator, or Master Mariner.....another outstanding video my friend...
Thanks for saying so Tom, can't wait to get her finished and out on the sea.
Another fine show, well done!
Glad you enjoyed it
A couple of things be careful with Methanol guys (Methyl Hydrate) it's very hard on your liver, one of the few times when a beer after work is beneficial in that ethanol is the antidote to Methanol poisoning. Epoxy of course is the opposite, Ethanol makes its toxic effect worse (however small that is its cumulative).
When fiberglassing a fillet it only helps if you glass before the fillet hardens, rough fillets after hardening need to be sanded smooth to get a tidy glass finish.
Nice fillet job :)
Nice to see another boat builder using the old hot glue gun. I used it quite often to tack bulkheads etc into perfect position before applying epoxy fillets afterwards, as you’re doing. The dob of hot glue gets buried in the epoxy, never to be seen again. She’s coming along…
I can't remember which subscriber mentioned it (it was some time ago), it may have been you Robin. Regardless it is a great idea and speeds up production.
Might have been actually. It’s the “can you just hold that right there while I apply epoxy” tool. Very handy!
Poor Mrs Rover !!!! 😂
Well i will start at the beginning and watch all that first
Thanks I appreciate that
Absolute pleasure watching your careful planning and masterful execution Alan
Many thanks!
Love your content but can you get Steven some gloves that fit
He has huge hands! After buying me 2 Li Fe Po batteries, I think I better get him a box of gloves!
Hi Alan, Great job as usual!, could you tell me what filler you use?, and how much would you put in your 48 gram mix for example?, any chance of showing us that at some point please?, Cheers DB
I used 25% silica and 75% microfibers for the verticals and straight microfibers for the horizontal. Check out S2E28 for mixing th-cam.com/video/bIEquuCfhF4/w-d-xo.html
what size baggie? ziplock?
Similiar to medium ziplock bags but mine are no name brand
Should be building in Queensland Australia, 29d Celcius today (84 f) would assist the drying.
I worked in a couple of small boat yards in Brisbane in the 1990's. Had to try to get stuff done early in the day before it got too hot.
Wait thats extremely cold for mid summer queensland, im where it snows all winter in the blue mountains nsw and its currently 24c at 9.30pm .. where i live is west of sydney and a constant 13c colder than sydney all year round.. you guys in queensland having a hurricane atm?
is that just methylated spirits (metho) your applying with your finger to smooth out the fillet joint? Also I'm glad I found your site.
Yes
I've got a ghastly feeling Mrs Rover is somehow going to find out...
LOL. You just gave us the first chuckle of the video, thanks.
Alan, this is awesome! Just curious: why don’t you use PVC foam board and stick with plywood? Are there pros and cons to each, or just preference?
Plywood is so easy to work with and quite structural compared to foam board. Especially when it comes to bending and twisting as you will see when the cabin sides go on in a few weeks. Although some of the more expensive marine foam boards will bend but need to be glassed on both sides.
Algorithm Booster! ⛵
2 Lithium batteries $$$ wow you'll have to name the boat SV Marinelli.
I'll make sure that he hears this.
200 amp hours, at 12v im assuming.. i live offgrid on solar and batteries, i currently only have 280 amp hours, and i promise you i can not all the equipment you want running on a boat, i can run lights, wifi, and charge phones and ipads, thats it, i have 500watts of sollar panels and if it rains 2 days in a row on day 3 i am turning off the wifi and lights as im damaging the batteries.. theres no chance you can run lights, radio, charge your ipads run a chart plotter, and which ever other gadgets you need on 200 amp hours, and i very highly doubt you can get a bigger array than me and put more than 500watts of panels on your boat.. if you have 4 days of clouds and rain youl be running blind literally... im not even considering using a fridge or a laptop at my house at this point, i need 2 more 500w arrays 2 more solar charge regulator's, and atleast 600 amp hours before i dare run the equipment your going to want on a small yacht...
I did the Atlantic circuit on Wave Rover with less than half my current planned system. It is possible, especially in the sunny areas that I will be sailing.
@@RoversAdventure im living a nightmare of conservation at 80 amp hourse more than you lol..
@@4kays160 you may have to move onto a small boat lol
@@RoversAdventure im getting ready to do so.. 7.2 meter similar to yours..
If you have Lead Acid 280ah is actually only 140ah since you can only deplete to 50% without damage.
200ah of LiFePO4 has 95% usability of ah or @190ah. That is a lot of power for a small boat.
Running lights, VHF/AIS, 2USB ports for tablet and phone and maybe a fan
So this boat is basically glued together?
Mostly
And then sealed inside of a fibreglass 'shell'. Thus effectively making the entire structure one solid piece. Hence the term 'monocoque' construction.