If this is Doug's final keel pour, man I think it could be his ultimate job! Think of the sheer numbers of people that will have watched this video over time. All that energy is quite a send off to a career! Nice job Doug!
Ship builder, keel pourer, director, camera man, interviewer, editor, and by all observations a humble man. You are truly a renaissance man. In your travels around the world, I can picture you making nature films. Your crew is fantastic and cut from the same cloth as you Leo.
Under a master of his skill, Doug bought a group of dedicated people to produce a piece of workmanship that becomes part of the history of Tally Ho for future generations to appreciate what went into building this traditional wooden vessel. Above all it was completed safely and for that all should be proud of. Joe
My fear is that future generations will not appreciate all the work that has gone into this boat. Everything will be covered with paint, and most people won't even know what a keel is, let alone the amount of work, skill, and dedication that went into it. I feel really fortunate that I stumbled onto this channel and was able to follow along.
Amazing how emotional this episode was for me... perhaps because I became a Patreon supporter finally, but that too came about because of how moved I've been by this whole project. Doug exemplifies the many folks who out of affection for this project have decided to make a contribution. It has been a delight to watch each episode and learn about the many folks who've stepped forward to help, both with hands on the boat but also with their own skills... driving across country to carry a load of wood, creating a machine to make rivets, creating copper washers for those rivets, coming out of retirement to move the boat a second time... the list goes on and on. And we all get to witness this amazing project unfold. Thanks Leo for making all this happen...giving us YEARS of pleasure that far surpasses ANYTHING we can find on television. Think about what you spend for entertainment folks and ask yourself the question... Is the video I just watched worth the price of the ticket I buy each time I watch a movie? If so, you might want to consider joining Patreon to support Leo.
Love your referral to "The Pink Fireman", who trucked a pile of wood over 2000 miles with his decked-out "pink truck" pushing awareness for breast cancer-- he overcame his grief for close family who passed with that to launch a crusade. He was already a hero before he trucked that lumber. Not to mention that sawyer in the South East, who had all that Oak timber Leo needed and bought-- he was battling cancer-- beat it and keeping it at bay. I watched and supported my sister as she succumbed to her "oral cancer" (that always seemed a rather generic term to me). Her death was anything but "generic". It was only upon later perspective that the full horror of it shown through. "Grasping straws", hopeful signs for reprieve, mild milestones in what's actually a losing battle blinds reality. She went surprisingly fast, ~a year and a half after her diagnosis. It seemed so much longer at the time. You can't know the devastation of that storm until it's over-- after the sun comes out, and you step outside. I don't know why I got into this just now. Sis passed nearly ten years ago. But the "village" Leo has engendered with this project with people from all over the world endears so many of us to his cause-- and it seems every walk of life is somehow represented. Sadly, some of that walk is the end of life. This isn't just a global cause, it's a HUMAN cause. A man with a dream and a dessicated boat brought cultures together. What, honestly, could be better?
Turns out the "didn't go as planned" practice run was just what was needed in the end. We wouldn't have got to meet Doug and we wouldn't get to see just how beautiful a single pour keel looks in the end.
very true. It’s actually fortunate that the first try didn’t result in just an ok, patch up of the original. Had that happened we would never have seen how a master applies a lifetime of knowledge and skill to creat a masterpiece. Thank you from the thousands of viewer who , like myself watch every episode in awe.
Another appreciable aspect of this, is that we get to see the difference between the pours. The first pour is one designed by someone who only does what is obvious to do, considering only everything that is obvious to consider, only to make some mistakes in the process. We then got to see someone with experience showing just how much more could go into pour a keel. Some lessons by experience don't make sense if you don't engage with it yourself first. Leo did, made a luckily relatively painless mistake, and we got to learn from the best.
Love the idea that the “new” keel is the same lead that has been all over the earth through much history under the same boat. Good job guys!! Thanks for the videos
@@pashaveres4629 while there may be atoms from a star within me, I am no star. I wish to be no star. I do what I can to be of service/help to others when and where ever the chance arrises, but no thanks, awards, or accommodations are required or even wanted. Being of service gives me purpose and makes me happy. Helping others and seeing them smile is its own reward. Just let me walk away with their smile in my heart and let me be. Making a big deal out of anything I have done, or congratulatory praises make me extremely uncomfortable. Just leave me in Peace, that is all I ask. Just saying.... not everyone wants to be a star.
@@thomasarussellsr Yah, just a Carl Sagan quote. A great one. Because the atoms that make us all up have unimaginably amazing histories. Sounds like you'd have that history humbly and quietly end with you. May you have the peace which you seek.
I have been following you from the beginning of this wonderful boat metamorphosis . My father and grandfather had a shipyard when I was not yet born , I am now 75 years old , they cast 500 kilos of lead for small ships at the time , which was already very large . Congratulations on this success , especially after the first failed attempt . I will never sail on the Tally Ho , but as a sales man on modern fast race ships , I raced on the North Sea and on all large and small lakes , here in this Little Holland . Your struggle to get this beautiful ship back into service does me a lot of good. Thank you for ALL THE BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS OF FILM . MANY MORE WILL FOLLOW . I KEEP WATCHING . A sailors greeting from Giliam Felix Klaver From Holland .
Communities need to encourage this by providing space, co-op areas, etc. Not persecution. The nimby people and exclusionist marinas (we got ours, screw you types) are the death of industry. Where do they think their things came from? More tools in more hands is good for society. Too many try to create barrier to entry.
@@shanek6582 My sense is that Leo is capturing those parts of the decaying structure which are eternal, in order to give the boat's soul a way to return to the oceans where it belongs. In my fancy he's also building a living monument, by doing the job the original builders would have wished they could have done. Hopefully it will survive with enough of its glories intact to provide further inspiration for the cycle to repeat even when everyone who worked on this project has died...
@@shanek6582 Similar thought, but many great wooden ships that are around don't (and haven't for such a long time) have their original timber on them.
@@Dynoids I understand that, replacing wood when it goes bad and eventually the original boat is different materials than what started but this build was building a new boat from scratch and all new materials but since they were able to recycle a few boards from an old derelict rotten boat, that boat can claim title to the new one! That’s like saying my 03 GMC Duramax is really an 04 Cadillac because I replaced my front grill with one from an Escalade lol.
Doug gets an Oscar for his fifteen minutes. Tear in my eye. Plus a shiny new 17 thousand pound keel. Just love the Tally Ho narrative, full of hope and competency.
Doug is PURE GOLD! He IS LEGEND! And what a humble guy... This could be his "Swan Song"-- and what a great finale. That man's got quite a cushion of Laurels to rest on-- each one EARNED.
I was thinking in the past the customer would just hire his company, write a check and have a keel deliver to the boatyard, whereas these guys were involved in the whole process.
Probably had a lot to do with the debacle of the first bodge job attempt. You cannot bodge lead pours. Trying to use the old lead keel as a base for the new molten cap poured on top without adequate boxing was never going to work. What a surprise that the old lead just melted away and a molten blob went everywhere.
Doug's generosity in his closing comments shows the humility of the master. Well done to the whole team; this (and the two preceding episodes) were really enthralling!
At first it was an interest of mine to watch these videos, as I enjoy sailing and crafting things. Then it became a hobby to follow this story intensely. And now it feels like a love story, I have a deeply emotional response now, it's quite a magical experience. Thank you Leo, and thanks to everyone else who helped, volunteered and contributed
So good of Doug to lend his lifelong expertise and contibute to this project. He is right, its now out there that this is a craft in its own right and documented for future study.Good job all round by the team.The one constant in this channel, is the way whenever there is a challenge, strangers step out from the ether and offer there help, from importing wood to casting a keel.Just so Woodstock and i love it.
Leo: "So if it is fine with you guys I'll post shorter, lower quality videos but more often, ok?" Also Leo - works more than 10 days straight with late nights throughout Also Leo - uploads a Top Shelf quality video of 30 minutes for us to enjoy and possibly to record Doug's final pour. You are too good Leo, and you really deserve all that comes to you and how much good you also find and bring up in others. Great team, great video. Top job on that keel.
I have been watching from the beginning, I love the videos, the construction sounds, etc. I now fast forward as much as I can, wait till I see Leo talking. So much music now..and loud..loud music over craftsmen working...not like it was...😊
Watching Doug look for the shrink marks so he knew where a void was forming and then open it up with the torch and fill it completely. Amazing! Tis kind of stuff is normally overlooked in lead ballasting. But I guess when you did it at the levels Doug was working perfection was key. I would be surprised to find as much as a pinhole in that keel. AND, Diving down in that pot and pulling out those buckets of lead! I don't think people realize those buckets are probably close to 40-50 lbs. each!!!
I thought "man, that guy's ripped!" once he lifted that tin can over half full with lead in one hand. Having done such things once You know it's not just some soup but the soup iron floats ontop ....
I remember the acorn keel video too. I don’t watch them anymore however - they talk too much about themselves and just seem like rich kids cutting down grandads trees so they an go on a holiday and share their egos with the world…This project has far more valuable content and information and shares the experience and work with he individuals who partake.
@@acaciafox I dont watch away anymore either. Just isn't as good videography as it started out. Doesn't seem like they try to make a good video. Just watching them work. Music sucks, too bad it started out good.
Doug: A teaching, master skilled tradesman of lead handling, .... admiration!. And a joy to see a teachable band of brothers! thanks for passing it all on to us, Leo.
absolutely fantastic hearing Doug speak at the end to round it all off, such a knowledgable and humble man. big thank to him for his role getting this part of the project finished
From being created in the center of a star, to being gravitationally drawn to the forming Earth, to being cast 112 years ago in to Betty, and now recast into Tally Ho; this lead has been on a journey billions of years in the making.
Mostly decayed uranium iirc. I was so fascinated by this I was just reading the Wikipedia entry. Lead is so unbelievably stable. Ffar out brussel sprout! Although it seems stable to us from our short little lifespans if you get looking at the big picture of the universe it is a very dynamic place. What had to happen beforehand to get uranium to decay to lead is enthralling.
i think there is no person on that planet who isn t in awe when there is liquid metal involved. when it looks like lava and than lead with his quicksilver shiny look, just beautiful, deadly but beautiful;))
(To anyone concerned. Sorry. There was no lead poured over enemies from a castle in medieval times. Hot water works "great" and is both easier to heat to "operation temperature" which is faster and uses less firewood, easier to handle and as lethal as lead when you get it on your body. And water are in abundance, or at least much more common then lead.)
I understand Doug has had his hand in other historic boats such as world cup racers and what not. But it has to be a notch in his belt to work on a 111 year old historic ship in its own right. Great job everybody. Cheers 🍻to you all.
Thank you, Doug for becoming part of this project. This has been one of the most interesting and enjoyable segments so far! I’m glad you got a chance to showcase your lifetime of skill and pass on some of your knowledge!
Nice work from the home of one of the largest primary lead smelters in the world, Port Pirie South Australia. 😆👌 How good is Doug for his invaluable contribution 👍👍 (And of course the team lol) Loving the content and production too. Great work all round.
Imagine that, I live far far away from you guys, but I watch every single episode directly when I get the notification of a new one, the mission (rebuilding Tally Ho), smiles, and the efforts of all of you are motivating me for life. I wish good luck to all of you. - M.Sohaim from Libya (about 7000 miles away from you)
Cheers to old guys with lifetime experience. You da man Doug. We were all young once. Not everyone lives a long life and gains the experience older folks can have. Respect.
Congratulations to the entire lead-pouring team! Three cheers for Doug, the master keel builder, who should feel motivated to sit down and write a book about the art of pouring bespoke lead keels. There is so much expertise to be handed on to future generations of boatbuilders. Many thanks, too, to Leo for filming and editing this gripping episode! I am sure I was not the only one who stayed glued to his computer, tablet or smartphone and felt elated when the lead was finally in the mold, right up to the edge.
Doug rolls in and saves the day! Congrats to you all. Can't even imagine 30yrs from now, all the fond memories this project will provide. Archived on youtube!
The lead in your keel weighs 3X more than my entire 27' sailboat, and that's including a two cylinder diesel engine! I love your boat. Every time i see a sailboat getting significant work done, i think "I'm so happy for that boat, someone is working and spending money to keep her alive" It's so good to see younger people with such motivation drive and incredible skills. Plus, the act of video recording editing and posting to TH-cam is the reason that we all can enjoy watching you work and seeing this gorgeous boat come back to life. Thank you 🙏
And the lead from ‘old’ TallyHo is now reunited in the mix, but reborn and made anew with the youthful exuberance and old skills, and a second chance on the oceans of the world. Massive congratulations to all.
As a supporter, I felt a strong sense of relief and lifted an imaginary glass with the team at the end of this epic process. Kudos! Doug, your generosity is a great gift to this community.
Leo, it always impresses me how fortunate you have been to find the help of incredibly talented people like Doug Brower. People who appreciate what you are doing, and want to gift/invest in you and Tally Ho the benefit of their life’s experience. Each person you have found or has come to you, has made being a spectacular incredibly enjoyable.
Doug said that he's been pouring keels for more than 30 years and this is the first time he's had the opportunity to share his knowledge. Passing some of the skills that are no longer common but still needed means a lot.
A true Craftsman of his trade! Easy to see why he has built a reputation of his quality and attention to detail. I want to personally thank Doug for taking us under his wing, and sharing his vast knowledge! Thank you so much for your time and wisdom!
lead might be a bit nasty, but it's super beautiful to work with. edit: Really loved the last few minutes. Doug really is the man. It resonates with me somewhat when he talks about finally working with people that understand what all the fuss is about.
So great of Doug to join the project. Pouring a keel is nothing to scoff at. As the Talley Ho crew can attest to. I'd love to buy Doug a cup, and just listen to some of his wisdom. THANKS Doug!!!
I've been inspired by many things watching the journey of Tally Ho, Leo and the gang. I've learned so much about wood working and problem solving but you know I'm mostly moved to get creative with my own photography and video. Leo is an incredible videographer. Apart from the organisation and technical skill and story telling, the beauty of the imagery is just stunning. There are so many sides to this project. Thank you. Life is good.
I'm speechless, job well done by everyone, you can see the pride in their faces, just amazing. Thank you for allowing us to join you and share in your success of the great keel build!
From westcoast Norway: I love to see how the channel get experienced folk to share their knowledge. And with their warm hearts show the way to work in good relationships.
While all the donations of tools, materials, cash and workspace has helped this project, it's the invaluable donations of experience that most impress me...from a couple of Ford mechanics showing up to fix a truck engine to a master keel maker like Doug. My biggest fear on taking on one of these projects is the confidence of knowledge and experience. I'd be so worried about messing up a step. Who knows, maybe we will have an app called shipbuilding 101, and Alexa telling us step by step what to do so we can't make any mistakes. Then my ship will come in!
No, don’t wait for ALEXA. Go out and buy yourself a comfortable 2nd-hand wooden or GRP dinghy that needs just a bit of restoration and get going. The skills come with the project, step by step.
I hope you will all join me when I raise a glass to Tally Ho and her team ! You see, what made these three videos so exceptional is that we all had the chance to see something really unusual, something you won’t see when you walk in to the normal boatyards we all walk in to. What a superb record of how to pour a lead keel, what a team and what a true gem Maestro Doug is !!. His keels won the America’s Cup as much as they brought joy to thousands of cruising folks all over the country. Thank you Leo, for giving us all the chance to wonder and learn. Watching these three episodes show how science and art come together and isn’t that what boatbuilding is all about ?
Just one of the fascinating episodes of witnessing pouring a massive ingot of lead called the keel. As a retired material scientist and knowing all the theoretical aspects of metallurgy is still no comparison to actually being able to pull something like this off on this scale in the field without a NASA-like budget is just amazing to watch. Hopefully, this will be the hardest or most "iffy" part successfully executed before all the other work of finishing the Tally Ho before she sets sail.
How amazing! In blacksmithing we say quenching a blade imbues it with a soul. This had a similar feeling. The heat, the preparation, the expertise, that elemental metallurgical magic. Great work by the crew and what a gift of expertise from Doug.
This video (and the prior two) will no doubt become a resource for countless future projects, not to mention being a wonderful way to honor Doug's craftsmanship. It's almost impossible to place a value on documenting the processes of such a niche trade. Well done to all involved.
The value in this experience is not only the gains in a keel and the project boat, but the knowledge passed to another generation and the camaraderie gained by all.
Nice to watch a craftsman do what he's done for years and say , I learnt something new today that surprised me . in a nonchalant manner knowing full well a craftsman never stops learning . Nice ! oldman . 👍
I very much appreciate how Doug the keel builder passed on a lot of his decades-long accumulated knowledge about using low key methods for pouring lead into decent, specialized big chunks to one of the keenest groups of voluntary boat builders known to TH-cam. Thank You Sir. It always looks "easy" once it's done with expertise, and easy it did look, no matter the excited chit-chats Leo contributed. Working on particular boat tasks until it's done, and may it be 16, 17 or more hours ain't ever easy though. Great step. Thanks for sharing!
Very cool seeing that come together, Doug seems like a really good guy and if this should be his last keel, well I would consider it a one for the ages :) can't wait to see it come out of the mould
By doing this series of videos with Doug, you have just immortalized him in the ether realm for generations to come. His invaluable knowledge will be passed down not only to you and your crew but to others that will watch these videos for the learning experience. That is an honor you bestowed on him, as the grand teacher of this craft, whether he realizes it or not (he is rather humble) and it is truly a joy to know that an old timer has contributed his vast knowledge and skill for others to learn from. In the beginning Doug said he came out to you to offer his assistance to your motley crew of newbies after that first pour disaster, and in the end he was the master teaching the grasshopper to become the master. Thank you for sharing this with the world.
Doug was already a legend. But this introduced him to a new, younger generation. They say Doug may have poured keels for every sailboat built in Santa Cruz (which includes the legendary boats designed and/or built by Bill Lee, Ron Moore and George Olson).
the words thankyou Doug seem so little for his immense knowledge and input into this part of the Tally Ho rebuild but what a great man you are,the crew as always laughed in the face of adversity and got it done,what a great bunch you are,another step forward Leo and all is looking good well done,take care all and stay safe till next time
Great work team,. Just watched this with my kids. Really important for them to see what’s possible when people come together behind something amazing! Thanks for letting us share it with you
Exposing young people to an endeavor like this one is priceless. Seeing a team of skilled craftsman doing truly amazing work and getting along without a bunch of nonsense drama is a teaching moment they won't forget.
Another very impressive feat Gentlemen! Jewelry level craftsmanship at full scale. A reflection into your minds and souls most certainly. This is the kind of pride to foster in one's pursuits. America can earn from your examples!!! Working together not fighting.
It was so satisfying to see that silver river flowing from the pot to the mold. All the time I was watching the loading and melting process and then the pour I tried to imagine how it might’ve been done 112+ years ago.
In my head, I imagine Doug watching the video of the first attempt at pouring the keel and shouting NOOOOOOOOO!!!! Then packing his bags saying to himself, "Those fellas need a bit of help. Let me get my tools...." I love that some of the viewers have reached out to help where they could. I think we all feel invested in the success of Tally Ho! 🙂
Wow what an incredible episode and job you guys have done. It feels like it has been a blessing in disguise that it didn't work out the first time, as the finished keel you have now is second to none. Doug has done a fantastic job working with you younger guys and passing on some of his knowledge. Reminds me of when I was an apprentice and working with some of the older tradesman, what you learned from them was priceless.
This really is an epic documentary. I can't wait to see Leo Vlogging from the inside of the boat in the middle of the ocean. Having followed the construction of the boat for years now, and seeing nearly every piece created and installed, it is a new level of engagement. great work with the boat obviously, but the video journey itself is something you should be proud of Leo.
Really enjoyed the last two episodes. So interesting and it's always great to see experts knowledge and tips coming out. History in action. Beautiful stuff guys!!!
Congratulations on the successful pour! As someone who seen the boat for years sitting in the yard in Bandon rotting away it’s absolutely amazing to watch her come alive again. Headed to Bandon today actually.
Doug and Leo on an even KEEL! It is amazing how shiny and mirror smooth the molten lead is. Everyone was pulling together and unified. A special kind of teamwork. For years to come others can study this video to see how to get er' done!
Good job documenting this process and Doug's expertise. I hope he had the opportunity to train an apprentice so that this does not become a lost art. And Rowan should feel proud of his welding on the pot and flask.
The builders of yore here in Tassie would hand mix and pour concrete slabs and then light a fire and sleep by their slabs in case of rain,snow,frost etc and this procedure reminded me of that,total commitment ,well done and congratulations to you all.
I love the tension and anticipation of casting and this had it in spades! Excellent job from Doug and the crew! Something special when a man comes in and takes over the crew and a sign of his mastery that crew followed his orders to the letter with the result of a probably voidless faultless ballast keel. :)
This one is so nice, have to watch it twice! Hope you get the traditional exponential sub boost that comes with a keel pouring as well. Can't wait to see "mold cracking day"!
Ouuuf, now I can breathe ! What a dramatic event. At 24:29, Leo goes "I'm so relieved !" All the while out of breath. Man, we all could see your face at the moment. We knew ! Congratulations to all. What a day !
What a spectacularly unspectacular cast! And I mean this in the most positive way immaginable! Congratulations! That was great to watch! And only partly different from what the guys in Massachussetts did a few years ago … Superb moment! May it hold TallyHo’s ballance for the next 150 years!
VICTORY!!! Congratulations you guys. That was wonderful to watch, and beautifully executed. I love watching your progress, and this was especially gratifying. You are all such incredible craftsmen, and Doug was the perfect addition to the story of this boat. So proud of you all. Thanks so much for sharing it with us.
Thanks to Doug and team for making yet another literally unmissable episode of the story. Well done everyone - can't wait to see the outcome / next update...
If this is Doug's final keel pour, man I think it could be his ultimate job! Think of the sheer numbers of people that will have watched this video over time. All that energy is quite a send off to a career! Nice job Doug!
Consider that when we first see Tally Ho heel it will be just one example of Doug's truly, and literally, Righteous career.
Maybe stamp Doug's name in the keel? So that 100 years from now, a different Leo can marvel at the "old time" craftmanship
@@ricardokowalski1579 Great, great idea ! 👍❤️
@@ricardokowalski1579 Maybe everyone that helped pour the keel could sign it.
@@jmwarden1 with chisels make it last
Cheers to Doug for his leadership, volunteerism and expertise.
You wrote what i thought!
Cheers!
Hurrah
Someone stop him before he does something off-camera!
Great 'lead'ership, great results!
Ship builder, keel pourer, director, camera man, interviewer, editor, and by all observations a humble man. You are truly a renaissance man. In your travels around the world, I can picture you making nature films. Your crew is fantastic and cut from the same cloth as you Leo.
You forgot "musician".
@@danmoyer4650 And artist.
Protector of the Realm, Regent of the Seven Kingdoms, Breaker of Chains.
...pizza buyer...
@@waterboy8999 🤣
Under a master of his skill, Doug bought a group of dedicated people to produce a piece of workmanship that becomes part of the history of Tally Ho for future generations to appreciate what went into building this traditional wooden vessel. Above all it was completed safely and for that all should be proud of. Joe
My fear is that future generations will not appreciate all the work that has gone into this boat. Everything will be covered with paint, and most people won't even know what a keel is, let alone the amount of work, skill, and dedication that went into it. I feel really fortunate that I stumbled onto this channel and was able to follow along.
24:10 I don't think I've ever seen Leo as happy as he was here. What a relief!
Amazing how emotional this episode was for me... perhaps because I became a Patreon supporter finally, but that too came about because of how moved I've been by this whole project. Doug exemplifies the many folks who out of affection for this project have decided to make a contribution. It has been a delight to watch each episode and learn about the many folks who've stepped forward to help, both with hands on the boat but also with their own skills... driving across country to carry a load of wood, creating a machine to make rivets, creating copper washers for those rivets, coming out of retirement to move the boat a second time... the list goes on and on. And we all get to witness this amazing project unfold. Thanks Leo for making all this happen...giving us YEARS of pleasure that far surpasses ANYTHING we can find on television. Think about what you spend for entertainment folks and ask yourself the question... Is the video I just watched worth the price of the ticket I buy each time I watch a movie? If so, you might want to consider joining Patreon to support Leo.
Thank you Curtis!!
Ditto
Love your referral to "The Pink Fireman", who trucked a pile of wood over 2000 miles with his decked-out "pink truck" pushing awareness for breast cancer-- he overcame his grief for close family who passed with that to launch a crusade. He was already a hero before he trucked that lumber. Not to mention that sawyer in the South East, who had all that Oak timber Leo needed and bought-- he was battling cancer-- beat it and keeping it at bay. I watched and supported my sister as she succumbed to her "oral cancer" (that always seemed a rather generic term to me). Her death was anything but "generic". It was only upon later perspective that the full horror of it shown through. "Grasping straws", hopeful signs for reprieve, mild milestones in what's actually a losing battle blinds reality. She went surprisingly fast, ~a year and a half after her diagnosis. It seemed so much longer at the time. You can't know the devastation of that storm until it's over-- after the sun comes out, and you step outside. I don't know why I got into this just now. Sis passed nearly ten years ago. But the "village" Leo has engendered with this project with people from all over the world endears so many of us to his cause-- and it seems every walk of life is somehow represented. Sadly, some of that walk is the end of life. This isn't just a global cause, it's a HUMAN cause. A man with a dream and a dessicated boat brought cultures together. What, honestly, could be better?
Your post reminded me of the emotions I felt almost 4 years ago and my decision to become a patron. Thanks for the reminder and welcome aboard!
@@crustycurmudgeon2182 Well said.
Huge shoutout to Doug! What a craftsman!
Turns out the "didn't go as planned" practice run was just what was needed in the end. We wouldn't have got to meet Doug and we wouldn't get to see just how beautiful a single pour keel looks in the end.
very true. It’s actually fortunate that the first try didn’t result in just an ok, patch up of the original. Had that happened we would never have seen how a master applies a lifetime of knowledge and skill to creat a masterpiece. Thank you from the thousands of viewer who , like myself watch every episode in awe.
Another appreciable aspect of this, is that we get to see the difference between the pours. The first pour is one designed by someone who only does what is obvious to do, considering only everything that is obvious to consider, only to make some mistakes in the process. We then got to see someone with experience showing just how much more could go into pour a keel.
Some lessons by experience don't make sense if you don't engage with it yourself first. Leo did, made a luckily relatively painless mistake, and we got to learn from the best.
Love the idea that the “new” keel is the same lead that has been all over the earth through much history under the same boat. Good job guys!! Thanks for the videos
We're made of atoms forged in countless supernovas. It's all a wild ride.
@@mattp1337 "We are star stuff."
@@pashaveres4629 while there may be atoms from a star within me, I am no star. I wish to be no star. I do what I can to be of service/help to others when and where ever the chance arrises, but no thanks, awards, or accommodations are required or even wanted. Being of service gives me purpose and makes me happy. Helping others and seeing them smile is its own reward. Just let me walk away with their smile in my heart and let me be.
Making a big deal out of anything I have done, or congratulatory praises make me extremely uncomfortable. Just leave me in Peace, that is all I ask.
Just saying.... not everyone wants to be a star.
@@thomasarussellsr it’s a Carl Sagan quote relax
@@thomasarussellsr Yah, just a Carl Sagan quote. A great one. Because the atoms that make us all up have unimaginably amazing histories. Sounds like you'd have that history humbly and quietly end with you. May you have the peace which you seek.
I have been following you from the beginning of this wonderful boat metamorphosis . My father and grandfather had a shipyard when I was not yet born , I am now 75 years old , they cast 500 kilos of lead for small ships at the time , which was already very large . Congratulations on this success , especially after the first failed attempt . I will never sail on the Tally Ho , but as a sales man on modern fast race ships , I raced on the North Sea and on all large and small lakes , here in this Little Holland . Your struggle to get this beautiful ship back into service does me a lot of good. Thank you for ALL THE BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS OF FILM . MANY MORE WILL FOLLOW . I KEEP WATCHING .
A sailors greeting from Giliam Felix Klaver From Holland .
It's amazing how saving an old boat can affect so many people's lives.
Communities need to encourage this by providing space, co-op areas, etc. Not persecution. The nimby people and exclusionist marinas (we got ours, screw you types) are the death of industry. Where do they think their things came from? More tools in more hands is good for society. Too many try to create barrier to entry.
I still can’t get over the fact that this isn’t considered just building a brand new boat, a close replica of an original.
@@shanek6582 My sense is that Leo is capturing those parts of the decaying structure which are eternal, in order to give the boat's soul a way to return to the oceans where it belongs. In my fancy he's also building a living monument, by doing the job the original builders would have wished they could have done. Hopefully it will survive with enough of its glories intact to provide further inspiration for the cycle to repeat even when everyone who worked on this project has died...
@@shanek6582 Similar thought, but many great wooden ships that are around don't (and haven't for such a long time) have their original timber on them.
@@Dynoids I understand that, replacing wood when it goes bad and eventually the original boat is different materials than what started but this build was building a new boat from scratch and all new materials but since they were able to recycle a few boards from an old derelict rotten boat, that boat can claim title to the new one! That’s like saying my 03 GMC Duramax is really an 04 Cadillac because I replaced my front grill with one from an Escalade lol.
Doug gets an Oscar for his fifteen minutes. Tear in my eye. Plus a shiny new 17 thousand pound keel. Just love the Tally Ho narrative, full of hope and competency.
Doug is PURE GOLD! He IS LEGEND! And what a humble guy... This could be his "Swan Song"-- and what a great finale. That man's got quite a cushion of Laurels to rest on-- each one EARNED.
I thought it was lead ...
YEP - its a really nice way to end a career - to pass on the knowledge of a dying art as a resource to anyone who may need it in the future...
@@manfredschmalbach9023 👍
Interesting that Doug said this crew had appreciated his craft possibly more than others he had worked for. This is truly a special team.
I was thinking in the past the customer would just hire his company, write a check and have a keel deliver to the boatyard, whereas these guys were involved in the whole process.
not to mention the "practice pour" and the experience of knowing just how wrong things can go.
This "crew" has been incredible from day one every one of them including those who have moved on.
Probably had a lot to do with the debacle of the first bodge job attempt. You cannot bodge lead pours.
Trying to use the old lead keel as a base for the new molten cap poured on top without adequate boxing was never going to work.
What a surprise that the old lead just melted away and a molten blob went everywhere.
Ya they tried to do it themselves and failed miserably prior.
What a moving final word from Doug. When Tally Ho sails, part of him will live on forever!! GO DOUG!!!!!
Doug's generosity in his closing comments shows the humility of the master. Well done to the whole team; this (and the two preceding episodes) were really enthralling!
At first it was an interest of mine to watch these videos, as I enjoy sailing and crafting things. Then it became a hobby to follow this story intensely. And now it feels like a love story, I have a deeply emotional response now, it's quite a magical experience. Thank you Leo, and thanks to everyone else who helped, volunteered and contributed
Eoin, thank you for expressing exactly what I have experienced as well. Couldn’t quite put my finger on it, but you nailed it. Cheers!
@@drop_dtuned6167 Exactly my sentiment!
So good of Doug to lend his lifelong expertise and contibute to this project. He is right, its now out there that this is a craft in its own right and documented for future study.Good job all round by the team.The one constant in this channel, is the way whenever there is a challenge, strangers step out from the ether and offer there help, from importing wood to casting a keel.Just so Woodstock and i love it.
Well said sir. I believe this show to have a yet immeasurable historical value.
Leo: "So if it is fine with you guys I'll post shorter, lower quality videos but more often, ok?"
Also Leo - works more than 10 days straight with late nights throughout
Also Leo - uploads a Top Shelf quality video of 30 minutes for us to enjoy and possibly to record Doug's final pour. You are too good Leo, and you really deserve all that comes to you and how much good you also find and bring up in others. Great team, great video. Top job on that keel.
I have been watching from the beginning, I love the videos, the construction sounds, etc. I now fast forward as much as I can, wait till I see Leo talking. So much music now..and loud..loud music over craftsmen working...not like it was...😊
I'm not sure lower quality is in Leo's vocabulary
I do not want short vids. Especially this.. coffee breakfast and smelting.
In some people's vocabulary, "good enough" is just not good enough.
"works more than 10 days straight with late nights throughout" They must be Plumb tuckered out.
Doug is another great person who has helped along the way. He is such a craftsman and gentleman!
Watching Doug look for the shrink marks so he knew where a void was forming and then open it up with the torch and fill it completely. Amazing! Tis kind of stuff is normally overlooked in lead ballasting. But I guess when you did it at the levels Doug was working perfection was key. I would be surprised to find as much as a pinhole in that keel. AND, Diving down in that pot and pulling out those buckets of lead! I don't think people realize those buckets are probably close to 40-50 lbs. each!!!
I thought "man, that guy's ripped!" once he lifted that tin can over half full with lead in one hand. Having done such things once You know it's not just some soup but the soup iron floats ontop ....
@@manfredschmalbach9023 I was too busy thinking "don't spill any of that stuff on yourself" to even realise how heavy it would be.
It was keel pouring that got me into A2A, and thus into God knows how many boat channels... and here we are, full circle!
I remember the acorn keel video too. I don’t watch them anymore however - they talk too much about themselves and just seem like rich kids cutting down grandads trees so they an go on a holiday and share their egos with the world…This project has far more valuable content and information and shares the experience and work with he individuals who partake.
Same, I found a2a at the pour video and then found this channel, I like this one most
Me too!
Aye! Like their channel, too. Hard working boys, they are.
@@acaciafox I dont watch away anymore either. Just isn't as good videography as it started out. Doesn't seem like they try to make a good video. Just watching them work. Music sucks, too bad it started out good.
Doug: A teaching, master skilled tradesman of lead handling, .... admiration!. And a joy to see a teachable band of brothers! thanks for passing it all on to us, Leo.
What is so hard about dealing with a bit of lead
Patrick did a great job as point man on the smelter. You've got a stellar crew, Leo! Doug must have had so much fun doing this.
Patricks are always great
absolutely fantastic hearing Doug speak at the end to round it all off, such a knowledgable and humble man. big thank to him for his role getting this part of the project finished
Few "TH-cam" channels consistently hit home runs. This is one of those channels. Amazing!
To witness the skill, craftsmanship, and comraderie of everyone was pure joy! Doug’s knowledge and equipment made this pour perfect. 👏👏👏👏👏⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️🙏🏼
From being created in the center of a star, to being gravitationally drawn to the forming Earth, to being cast 112 years ago in to Betty, and now recast into Tally Ho; this lead has been on a journey billions of years in the making.
Mostly decayed uranium iirc. I was so fascinated by this I was just reading the Wikipedia entry. Lead is so unbelievably stable. Ffar out brussel sprout!
Although it seems stable to us from our short little lifespans if you get looking at the big picture of the universe it is a very dynamic place. What had to happen beforehand to get uranium to decay to lead is enthralling.
The melting pot, the flames, the sheer amount of hard work. Totally medieval and in a cracking good way!
i think there is no person on that planet who isn t in awe when there is liquid metal involved. when it looks like lava and than lead with his quicksilver shiny look, just beautiful, deadly but beautiful;))
(To anyone concerned. Sorry.
There was no lead poured over enemies from a castle in medieval times. Hot water works "great" and is both easier to heat to "operation temperature" which is faster and uses less firewood, easier to handle and as lethal as lead when you get it on your body. And water are in abundance, or at least much more common then lead.)
the same way that its been done since the dark ages, its one of the primal arts.
Doug got medieval on that keel’s a**!
I understand Doug has had his hand in other historic boats such as world cup racers and what not. But it has to be a notch in his belt to work on a 111 year old historic ship in its own right. Great job everybody. Cheers 🍻to you all.
True. Building something that will sail for decades vs a disposable one-time use Cup boat.
Thank you, Doug for becoming part of this project. This has been one of the most interesting and enjoyable segments so far! I’m glad you got a chance to showcase your lifetime of skill and pass on some of your knowledge!
Nice work from the home of one of the largest primary lead smelters in the world, Port Pirie South Australia. 😆👌
How good is Doug for his invaluable contribution 👍👍
(And of course the team lol)
Loving the content and production too.
Great work all round.
Well said, Jason of Port Pirie.
A steel bolt floating in molten lead is a perfect illustration of Archimedes' law for dummies :)
i loved that moment. i know how it works in theory but i reckon i could watch steel float in lead all day and still be amazed
I was completely spooked by that - I was (still am!) convinced the steel would sink.
You learned the lead is denser than the steel bolt but seeing the bolt floating proves what you learned in a simple way. I still found it wow
For those who want to zap back to immediately, the timestamp is 12:50
You should include "I'm a film maker" when you do your introduction! The way you produce these videos really keeps me captivated and engaged.
Imagine that, I live far far away from you guys, but I watch every single episode directly when I get the notification of a new one, the mission (rebuilding Tally Ho), smiles, and the efforts of all of you are motivating me for life.
I wish good luck to all of you.
- M.Sohaim from Libya (about 7000 miles away from you)
damn, me too, i live in Tripoli and ive been following them since 2018, fascinating channel
Cheers to old guys with lifetime experience. You da man Doug. We were all young once. Not everyone lives a long life and gains the experience older folks can have. Respect.
Congratulations to the entire lead-pouring team! Three cheers for Doug, the master keel builder, who should feel motivated to sit down and write a book about the art of pouring bespoke lead keels. There is so much expertise to be handed on to future generations of boatbuilders.
Many thanks, too, to Leo for filming and editing this gripping episode! I am sure I was not the only one who stayed glued to his computer, tablet or smartphone and felt elated when the lead was finally in the mold, right up to the edge.
Doug rolls in and saves the day! Congrats to you all. Can't even imagine 30yrs from now, all the fond memories this project will provide. Archived on youtube!
The lead in your keel weighs 3X more than my entire 27' sailboat, and that's including a two cylinder diesel engine! I love your boat. Every time i see a sailboat getting significant work done, i think "I'm so happy for that boat, someone is working and spending money to keep her alive" It's so good to see younger people with such motivation drive and incredible skills. Plus, the act of video recording editing and posting to TH-cam is the reason that we all can enjoy watching you work and seeing this gorgeous boat come back to life. Thank you 🙏
And the lead from ‘old’ TallyHo is now reunited in the mix, but reborn and made anew with the youthful exuberance and old skills, and a second chance on the oceans of the world.
Massive congratulations to all.
As a supporter, I felt a strong sense of relief and lifted an imaginary glass with the team at the end of this epic process. Kudos! Doug, your generosity is a great gift to this community.
Leo, it always impresses me how fortunate you have been to find the help of incredibly talented people like Doug Brower. People who appreciate what you are doing, and want to gift/invest in you and Tally Ho the benefit of their life’s experience.
Each person you have found or has come to you, has made being a spectacular incredibly enjoyable.
Doug said that he's been pouring keels for more than 30 years and this is the first time he's had the opportunity to share his knowledge. Passing some of the skills that are no longer common but still needed means a lot.
Nice to know I live in a world where there is still people like Doug👍
A true Craftsman of his trade! Easy to see why he has built a reputation of his quality and attention to detail. I want to personally thank Doug for taking us under his wing, and sharing his vast knowledge! Thank you so much for your time and wisdom!
lead might be a bit nasty, but it's super beautiful to work with.
edit: Really loved the last few minutes. Doug really is the man. It resonates with me somewhat when he talks about finally working with people that understand what all the fuss is about.
Fantastic! I was impressed with Doug handling buckets of lead as though they were water...!
So great of Doug to join the project. Pouring a keel is nothing to scoff at. As the Talley Ho crew can attest to. I'd love to buy Doug a cup, and just listen to some of his wisdom. THANKS Doug!!!
What a fantastic documentary of Doug's mastery of his craft.
I've been inspired by many things watching the journey of Tally Ho, Leo and the gang. I've learned so much about wood working and problem solving but you know I'm mostly moved to get creative with my own photography and video. Leo is an incredible videographer. Apart from the organisation and technical skill and story telling, the beauty of the imagery is just stunning. There are so many sides to this project. Thank you. Life is good.
I'm speechless, job well done by everyone, you can see the pride in their faces, just amazing. Thank you for allowing us to join you and share in your success of the great keel build!
From westcoast Norway: I love to see how the channel get experienced folk to share their knowledge. And with their warm hearts show the way to work in good relationships.
This one teared me up a bit. Thank you Doug for adding your legacy to the Tally Ho project.
While all the donations of tools, materials, cash and workspace has helped this project, it's the invaluable donations of experience that most impress me...from a couple of Ford mechanics showing up to fix a truck engine to a master keel maker like Doug. My biggest fear on taking on one of these projects is the confidence of knowledge and experience. I'd be so worried about messing up a step. Who knows, maybe we will have an app called shipbuilding 101, and Alexa telling us step by step what to do so we can't make any mistakes. Then my ship will come in!
No, don’t wait for ALEXA. Go out and buy yourself a comfortable 2nd-hand wooden or GRP dinghy that needs just a bit of restoration and get going. The skills come with the project, step by step.
I hope you will all join me when I raise a glass to Tally Ho and her team !
You see, what made these three videos so exceptional is that we all had the chance to see something really unusual, something you won’t see when you walk in to the normal boatyards we all walk in to. What a superb record of how to pour a lead keel, what a team and what a true gem Maestro Doug is !!. His keels won the America’s Cup as much as they brought joy to thousands of cruising folks all over the country.
Thank you Leo, for giving us all the chance to wonder and learn. Watching these three episodes show how science and art come together and isn’t that what boatbuilding is all about ?
Just one of the fascinating episodes of witnessing pouring a massive ingot of lead called the keel. As a retired material scientist and knowing all the theoretical aspects of metallurgy is still no comparison to actually being able to pull something like this off on this scale in the field without a NASA-like budget is just amazing to watch. Hopefully, this will be the hardest or most "iffy" part successfully executed before all the other work of finishing the Tally Ho before she sets sail.
How amazing! In blacksmithing we say quenching a blade imbues it with a soul. This had a similar feeling. The heat, the preparation, the expertise, that elemental metallurgical magic. Great work by the crew and what a gift of expertise from Doug.
This video (and the prior two) will no doubt become a resource for countless future projects, not to mention being a wonderful way to honor Doug's craftsmanship. It's almost impossible to place a value on documenting the processes of such a niche trade. Well done to all involved.
The value in this experience is not only the gains in a keel and the project boat, but the knowledge passed to another generation and the camaraderie gained by all.
Nice to watch a craftsman do what he's done for years and say , I learnt something new today that surprised me . in a nonchalant manner knowing full well a craftsman never stops learning . Nice ! oldman . 👍
I very much appreciate how Doug the keel builder passed on a lot of his decades-long accumulated knowledge about using low key methods for pouring lead into decent, specialized big chunks to one of the keenest groups of voluntary boat builders known to TH-cam. Thank You Sir. It always looks "easy" once it's done with expertise, and easy it did look, no matter the excited chit-chats Leo contributed. Working on particular boat tasks until it's done, and may it be 16, 17 or more hours ain't ever easy though. Great step. Thanks for sharing!
Very cool seeing that come together, Doug seems like a really good guy and if this should be his last keel, well I would consider it a one for the ages :) can't wait to see it come out of the mould
By doing this series of videos with Doug, you have just immortalized him in the ether realm for generations to come. His invaluable knowledge will be passed down not only to you and your crew but to others that will watch these videos for the learning experience.
That is an honor you bestowed on him, as the grand teacher of this craft, whether he realizes it or not (he is rather humble) and it is truly a joy to know that an old timer has contributed his vast knowledge and skill for others to learn from.
In the beginning Doug said he came out to you to offer his assistance to your motley crew of newbies after that first pour disaster, and in the end he was the master teaching the grasshopper to become the master.
Thank you for sharing this with the world.
Doug was already a legend. But this introduced him to a new, younger generation. They say Doug may have poured keels for every sailboat built in Santa Cruz (which includes the legendary boats designed and/or built by Bill Lee, Ron Moore and George Olson).
VERY impressed with Mr Brewer’s discussion on health and safety!
Beautiful, joyous, story.
Слов нет.Уважение и восхищение.
Congratulations to all of you - amazing teamwork, fantastic outcome. It's a pleasure to be a part of this great adventure. Thank you
the words thankyou Doug seem so little for his immense knowledge and input into this part of the Tally Ho rebuild but what a great man you are,the crew as always laughed in the face of adversity and got it done,what a great bunch you are,another step forward Leo and all is looking good well done,take care all and stay safe till next time
Great work team,. Just watched this with my kids. Really important for them to see what’s possible when people come together behind something amazing! Thanks for letting us share it with you
Exposing young people to an endeavor like this one is priceless. Seeing a team of skilled craftsman doing truly amazing work and getting along without a bunch of nonsense drama is a teaching moment they won't forget.
@@tsr7198 Indeed, as you imply, it's the perfect antidote to so called "reality" TV ethos which has done so much damage to modern culture.
Another very impressive feat Gentlemen! Jewelry level craftsmanship at full scale. A reflection into your minds and souls most certainly. This is the kind of pride to foster in one's pursuits. America can earn from your examples!!! Working together not fighting.
It was so satisfying to see that silver river flowing from the pot to the mold. All the time I was watching the loading and melting process and then the pour I tried to imagine how it might’ve been done 112+ years ago.
probably in a similar way, but they probably used coal instead of gas to heat the pot. but they didn't have a forklift....
"2 years" worth or words ... to be continued ... Great work everyone !!! Well spoken Leo !!!
In my head, I imagine Doug watching the video of the first attempt at pouring the keel and shouting NOOOOOOOOO!!!! Then packing his bags saying to himself, "Those fellas need a bit of help. Let me get my tools...."
I love that some of the viewers have reached out to help where they could. I think we all feel invested in the success of Tally Ho! 🙂
Yep, Doug sitting at home watching firsr attempt "quick, hold my beer"
Been waiting a long time for this episode. Well done Leo and team. One mega “milestone” - Done!
Wow what an incredible episode and job you guys have done. It feels like it has been a blessing in disguise that it didn't work out the first time, as the finished keel you have now is second to none. Doug has done a fantastic job working with you younger guys and passing on some of his knowledge. Reminds me of when I was an apprentice and working with some of the older tradesman, what you learned from them was priceless.
This really is an epic documentary. I can't wait to see Leo Vlogging from the inside of the boat in the middle of the ocean. Having followed the construction of the boat for years now, and seeing nearly every piece created and installed, it is a new level of engagement. great work with the boat obviously, but the video journey itself is something you should be proud of Leo.
Really enjoyed the last two episodes. So interesting and it's always great to see experts knowledge and tips coming out. History in action. Beautiful stuff guys!!!
Thank You Doug!!! Great Job everybody!! Thank you for passing on your knowledge and showing the younger guys how its done.
Congratulations on the successful pour! As someone who seen the boat for years sitting in the yard in Bandon rotting away it’s absolutely amazing to watch her come alive again. Headed to Bandon today actually.
Also for that kind of work you really need a really expert! Luckily they are still there! Thank you Doug! 😍👍🏻
Doug and Leo on an even KEEL!
It is amazing how shiny and mirror smooth the molten lead is. Everyone was pulling together and unified. A special kind of teamwork. For years to come others can study this video to see how to get er' done!
Doug is an absolute beast! Such a knowledgeable & experienced yet truly humble man.
Proud of the team. Grateful to Doug. Well done, everyone.
Happy to have contributed in a small way as a Patreon.
Good job documenting this process and Doug's expertise. I hope he had the opportunity to train an apprentice so that this does not become a lost art. And Rowan should feel proud of his welding on the pot and flask.
Well, Doug just taught 5 more apprentices and who knows how many more watching how to pour a large keel, well done Doug, congradulations.
28:30 thank you, sir! And thanks to Leo for documenting the whole process!
The builders of yore here in Tassie would hand mix and pour concrete slabs and then light a fire and sleep by their slabs in case of rain,snow,frost etc and this procedure reminded me of that,total commitment ,well done and congratulations to you all.
Project deserves an EMMY award for best docu-drama and educational instruction video! Well done you guys. Maybe there is some hope for the future!!!
Leo's smile at the end was priceless. Thank you for sharing your joy. What a great team.
Thanks for including the celebratory drink. It really adds to the storytelling to share your team's joy in somewhat candid moments like that.
I love the tension and anticipation of casting and this had it in spades! Excellent job from Doug and the crew!
Something special when a man comes in and takes over the crew and a sign of his mastery that crew followed his orders to the letter with the result of a probably voidless faultless ballast keel. :)
Doug and the crew were at there game
In everything involved in the keel
This one is so nice, have to watch it twice!
Hope you get the traditional exponential sub boost that comes with a keel pouring as well.
Can't wait to see "mold cracking day"!
Ouuuf, now I can breathe ! What a dramatic event. At 24:29, Leo goes "I'm so relieved !" All the while out of breath.
Man, we all could see your face at the moment. We knew !
Congratulations to all. What a day !
What a spectacularly unspectacular cast! And I mean this in the most positive way immaginable! Congratulations! That was great to watch!
And only partly different from what the guys in Massachussetts did a few years ago …
Superb moment! May it hold TallyHo’s ballance for the next 150 years!
VICTORY!!! Congratulations you guys. That was wonderful to watch, and beautifully executed. I love watching your progress, and this was especially gratifying. You are all such incredible craftsmen, and Doug was the perfect addition to the story of this boat. So proud of you all. Thanks so much for sharing it with us.
There really is no substitute for experience. This was inspiring to watch. Congratulations on the new old keel!
Fabulous! Huge thanks to Doug for sharing his knowledge.
Thanks to Doug and team for making yet another literally unmissable episode of the story. Well done everyone - can't wait to see the outcome / next update...
Hi Team, Not to get too far ahead but what are your thoughts on the sails for Tally Ho?
Doug you legend! This feels like one or the capstone moments of this journey.
"Sit down and look at it for a bit." Best part of a big job like this.
Amazing to watch. What great people you meet.