Cool to see someone doing professional level composite work on TH-cam. I have watched so many of the "big" channels and cringed at the quality of their fiberglass work and their use of PPE. So cheers to vacuum bags and full face masks.
Thinking you might enjoy Mike Pateys Draco and Scrappy builds. He goes into great detail into how to get a perfect finish using carbon fiber as he builds his airplanes. I'm here because (I believe) of MJ sailing and their 42' cat build. They are also doing a good job and using PPE.
Clearly you dont know how bad it is then.. changing the structure that was designed specifically to have those bulkheads in those specific location. Is dangerous you can really screw things up doing that because you end up weakening the structure
Check Life On The Hulls, Ross does very professional work building a catamaran from scratch.. but yea know what you mean some channels just throw crap and see if it sticks..
@@DerekGraham777 nah. It'll be just fine. You sound like one of those people that think you need to put the stock tires on their car or "iT cOuLd bE dAnGeRoUs." Or you need to put the same brand oil in your car everytime you have an oil change or "iT cOuLd rUiN tHe EnGiNe."
@@DerekGraham777 If that boat was built right in the first place (which I'm sure it was given the original owners) then it's overengineered as f***! Moving a support from one spot a few feet over will have little effect on the structural integrity of the boat. Obviously we can only look at video, but that thing looks over built and solid.
As someone who grew up in New Zealand and has been around sailing yachts and fiber glass for many years, I will be watching with interest. Restoring that yacht is a great project. Looking forward to seeing her floating again. Greetings from Thailand.
I was skeptical or concerned at first by the scope of modifications you were planning. But you are making it happen. I am very impressed with the pace you are maintaining. And while I am not an expert it does seem like you are doing a pretty good job on everything. Anyway, my hat is off to you.
I followed Mike, back in the day, He was an awesome and admired sailor. Glad to see that Duracell is going to have a life again. I sail a 35' Cheoy Lee on Lake Superior. There is nothing like being out on the water with nothing but the wind noise and the boat boning her teeth, under full sail.
When I was building my F-9A tri in the early 90's, I used alot of cardboard and tape to do mock-ups of different panels/parts to make sure I liked the shapes. Then used those cardboard pieces as templates to cut the DuraCore, Carbon Fiber or aluminum. Some parts took many iterations before I got to what I thought was the right shape. It's easy to scribe on cardboard and it's cheap or free.
It's been a joy to watch you and your team work. So very cool. I'm 62 and for the first time I'm about to service/pull apart a 50+ year old turntable. Always admired people who have that practical hands-on nature. Never too late. I'll take my time, watch several more videos and make sure I'm organized ie like video taping what I'm doing and each part removed is placed so as to keep track of the order parts were removed then returned to their proper place. Thanks.
I'm so very impressed ~ I've taught myself the skill of composite construction and these are really next level. Very nice and so aggressive with the redesign. I built a trimaran once... having everything down to the exact amount of material is expensive. Having all the tools and skils takes a while to acquire. I'm 70 + and I LOVE these kinds of projects. Good on YOU !
When you said that all your friends were there to help I half expected the camera to pan around to no one in sight. Very nice, simultaneously giving me hope and dread about my own project.
So glad Magic Carpet linked your project!. Awesome so far on the build. Total respect for an expert shipwright from a 'hobbyist' (71)that built his own Longboard from scratch (bucket list 3 years ago) only to watch the resin coat going off before the cloth was fully wrapped. At least the board was finished, despite the rough colour flaws. Probably I should have used epoxy. Lived and worked in Bermuda for several years but unfortunately didn't know anyone in the sailing community. Fascinating history of the yacht.
Thanks to Magic Carpet for introducing your story! I look forward to following your journey. I'm a sailor of 50+ years but seem to enjoy boat project stories more than the actual sailing. Great introductory video to get an idea of your massive endeavour and your impressive skills!
I'm so happy for that beautiful boat, and so grateful to you for doing this. Thank you for saving that gorgeous beast! Excellent work too. It's amazing how many talented people are out there fixing sailboats.
This is so inspiring!!! Thank you for taking the time to document your work. I've learned so much already. Easy watching and lots to learn. No frills. Thank you Magic Carpet.
So many people would not understand what drives a person to invest in this restoration work. Kudos for keeping this vessel out of the landfill. Qualifies for our #onemillionboater pledge!!!
If I had done this I would have started WW3 by now, I just don't have the temperament. This was a pleasure to watch. Looking forward to the next installment.
Wow, what an ambitious and exciting project. Really enjoyed your video. Can't wait for more, and thanks for taking us along on the journey! The Steiner arch structure in wood grabbed my attention - very elegant and functional - very nice.
Also here from Magic Carpet. You must pinch yourselves at times over your good fortune to be gifted this amazing boat. Can’t wait to see it sailing! What history you have there. 😀
Outstanding overview, just magic happening in front of my eyes..Keep up the good work, not many are doing such a drastic overhaul and renewal on a boat. I also admire your engineering, shipwright’s skills and last but not least your perseverance…
Hi guys, wonderful to look back over the last eight months of all the hard work you all have done. It makes me really appreciate all the progress you have so far. Keep up the good work guys. Always wonderful to see your mum helping you Cliff from Logan City Queensland, Australia 🇦🇺
Well for one your a hell of a shipwright !! What an amazing boat to start with .it’s going to be great watching you transform it into an incredible sailing yacht!! I love the lines of the widows and the roof.I’m in!!
No kidding, easy too take apart, gotta have skills too put it back together. Concerned with the removal of the ballast tanks tho. That's a fairly tender hull. He is also adding weight with the pilot house, raising the centre of gravity. Always wondered what happened to these race boats, would of been nice too see her restored keeping her as fast as possible.
I watched that first race in 1989. It was inspiring. It’s my favourite race. Duracell was high tech then. Nice gantry and shed. I spent a few weeks working on the new ‘Wild Thing’. Grant and the crew great bunch of guys. Really interesting watching you cut the interior away and modify it. I know some are screaming at you but the build is solid. Cheers.
When you guys should not have any screen in front of your eyes for an hour already. Depressjon is not worth it, put that phone away at 11pm at the latest.
Another Magic Carpet follower..........Thanks for the giving us this quick catchup. Looking forward to future videos. Passion along with lots of energy and you should have some great sailing ahead. Thanks for taking us along on your journey.
Very happy to see this. I was on the boat when she was at the south end of Lake Union in about 94. The previous owner was getting ready for a nonstop circumnavigation. As I recall, he had a collision with a ship and was dismasted somewhere of the coast of Mexico. He then motored up to San Diego over something like 1000 miles. Probably with the 3 cylinder Yanmar you pulled out. Again, as I recall she had a 27hp Yanmar to move around harbors etc. I've always wondered what happened to her.
I am so humbled by this video. I am really amazed at your skill and dedication. You’ve got me questioning my entire life at this point I’m now trying to figure out what is it that I’m supposed to be doing. While you’re over here building masterpieces. Greetings from Florida.
wow! you got that for free! dude! what a great boat! I live on my boat in Ganges Harbour :) The Mystic is a famous vessel too, 4 issues of Pacific Yachting so far and the last issue all the pics were mine, including the centerfold! That's a lot of work you did on her! I'm seriously impressed with your skills bro. Sail her up to Ganges, Salt Spring Island, come for a visit and you can put her on our mooring while you're here.
What a super interesting project , what a big difference it makes when you have all the required skills needed to complete the boat , I’m looking forward to the next instalment, thanks
Excellent workmanship !! Professional approach and application . Best of all , when complete not only will you have a very precious and fast boat you can savior the journey you had getting there. 👌
I have been watching your videos from the very beginning, I have to say this episode is by far the best ! Very well done. Please keep the videos coming.
I just binge watched all yesterday afternoon and got caught up. What a great episode with Maya and Aladino! Now I am really looking forward to you next episode. Hoping you can find the right mast!
Architect and engineer here, specialized in prefab construction. Thanks for this great video. If this is how yachts are made in general, no wonder why they are +500K. These methods are hilariously inefficient. There must be a better way.
Awesome work. I'm glad I was steered here from you-know-who :) I love wooden boats and their construction, but it's also great to see what's happening with newer materials and techniques. Repurposing this great old boat for such a cool new life will be fun and informative to watch. Go you!
For those wanting to know WHO is being referred to…. it’s the incredibly successful rebuilding of Tallyho, a 112 yr old wooden sailing boat. (Just search up name ‘Tallyho’ boat or Sampson Boat Building(i think)).
@@JG-ly2ij That's an excellent guess and, yes, I do watch Leo's fantastic series about his rebuilding of Tallyho, but it was actually the equally-great 'Sailing Magic Carpet' series (Maya and Aladino), that recently did an interview of/with the Duracell project folk, that pointed me here. It's a great time to be a boat-building video junkie :)
Hi I’m a professional Japanese Boat builder and watching your videos really makes me smile 😊 I’m sorry my English is not very good but I want to say I wish I was there to help you to show you how to fiberglass the proper and fast way. The Japanese way 🇯🇵 Could have save you time 6 months easy and doing this project in 2 months. Maybe one day. But nice job 👍 We say in Japanese “Ganbatte kudasai” if you do you best, everything will work out fine, so never give up! Thank you 🙏 🙇♂️ love from Hiroshima, Japan 🇯🇵
your a man of many years beyond your realtime age, me thinks theres going to be a bidding war to buy this boat when its just about finished ,although you wont be selling it anytime in the next decade 😁
I have just restored a boat myself for the last 7 months and know how much work it is. You got a like, a subscription and a comment after 3 minutes of video. Great work.
Excited to join the adventure! First video in...( impressed by your skill, determination and the fact you care about your lungs...) Totally on board for more....:)
The boat build is part of your journey through life, you have the energy and motivation to achieve to great things, what ever the destination is of this journey you will come out the other end a stronger and better person. I think you are doing a great job and wish you all the best.
I subbed beginning of 2023 and wow so cool to see this vid. Thank you so much. I grew up on lake Washington doing everything water related to water human, sail, power. I wish everyone could have. From swimming to watching hydroplanes. This was 1970s you will know where if you have heard of B.A.R.F. No not puking. My brother lives on you island I visit your town and live in Kent. Again thank you so much I am hooked
cool, thanks neighbor! We used to live on the shipping canal on our sailboat and sometimes we'd sail or paddle board to lake washington. Such a beautiful area we live in!
This is not what I needed at all ! I started watching this on a rainy Monday morning after it popped into my "view list". Now i am hooked already and can't wait for the next instalment. Hurry along please 🤣🤣 On a more serious note, What an amazing project and what great vision. I wish you noting but smooth sailing during and after the build.
This is the most amazing boat rebuild online currently. You should consider when you rename your boat including,..Vende'e race and Mike Plant, somehow, in the name to commemorate his life and this boat in which he designed and sailed. Thank You
Wow, thanks! We have been thinking about the new name (though keeping it Duracell is a possibility). We have some ideas for names that commemorate the boat's rich history and Mike Plant.
This boat becomes a dream. It will be fast and comfy. I would plan for the easy to use rectangular wire conduits under the top and deck already now. Even with less computers the wiring will becomes extensive
Wow, I wish I had started watching sooner! It is so refreshing to see this level of attention to detail and also your use of PPE! I am such a PPE freak and it drives me nuts seeing so many other channels take a…relaxed approach to it. Definitely looking forward to following along!
Actually, I’ve been following you since the first episode, this is epic, throughly enjoying every second! You’re so talented and knowledgeable about what you’re doing here with your next boat, Louise was awesome and this one? Yes, it will be one of a kind!
What to say??? CONGRATULATIONS.... I loved to hear your wife, at least I think she is, saying I love it and I can stand up with 2 inches .... A professional vacuum bag class... I really liked.
Good video. The sandwich foam and glass technique is very good, and your patience to do it correctly is great!👍. Looking forward to the next video. Well done.👍👍⛵️
Hi guys just come across your video on Duracell, it’s going to be wonderful to follow you guys Rebuilding this boat into a fast cruiser yacht really enjoyed the first video I watched keep up all the hard work cliff from Logan city Queensland Australia
Hoooo, what a nice clip, started from the beginning, I like this idea .it really makes me interested to follow this story to the end, I mean, journey out in the open ocean, thank you very much, God bless you
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Cool to see someone doing professional level composite work on TH-cam. I have watched so many of the "big" channels and cringed at the quality of their fiberglass work and their use of PPE. So cheers to vacuum bags and full face masks.
Thinking you might enjoy Mike Pateys Draco and Scrappy builds. He goes into great detail into how to get a perfect finish using carbon fiber as he builds his airplanes. I'm here because (I believe) of MJ sailing and their 42' cat build. They are also doing a good job and using PPE.
Clearly you dont know how bad it is then.. changing the structure that was designed specifically to have those bulkheads in those specific location. Is dangerous you can really screw things up doing that because you end up weakening the structure
Check Life On The Hulls, Ross does very professional work building a catamaran from scratch.. but yea know what you mean some channels just throw crap and see if it sticks..
@@DerekGraham777 nah. It'll be just fine. You sound like one of those people that think you need to put the stock tires on their car or "iT cOuLd bE dAnGeRoUs." Or you need to put the same brand oil in your car everytime you have an oil change or "iT cOuLd rUiN tHe EnGiNe."
@@DerekGraham777 If that boat was built right in the first place (which I'm sure it was given the original owners) then it's overengineered as f***! Moving a support from one spot a few feet over will have little effect on the structural integrity of the boat. Obviously we can only look at video, but that thing looks over built and solid.
As someone who grew up in New Zealand and has been around sailing yachts and fiber glass for many years, I will be watching with interest. Restoring that yacht is a great project. Looking forward to seeing her floating again. Greetings from Thailand.
Thanks to magic carpet I have found your channel. Now binge watching. I am going to really enjoy your journey. Good luck with this project.
Welcome aboard, Andy!
me too
Yo también! 👍
same!
had a dream I had a 200 ft 2 masted ship along those lines.
I was skeptical or concerned at first by the scope of modifications you were planning. But you are making it happen. I am very impressed with the pace you are maintaining. And while I am not an expert it does seem like you are doing a pretty good job on everything. Anyway, my hat is off to you.
I followed Mike, back in the day, He was an awesome and admired sailor. Glad to see that Duracell is going to have a life again. I sail a 35' Cheoy Lee on Lake Superior. There is nothing like being out on the water with nothing but the wind noise and the boat boning her teeth, under full sail.
When I was building my F-9A tri in the early 90's, I used alot of cardboard and tape to do mock-ups of different panels/parts to make sure I liked the shapes. Then used those cardboard pieces as templates to cut the DuraCore, Carbon Fiber or aluminum. Some parts took many iterations before I got to what I thought was the right shape. It's easy to scribe on cardboard and it's cheap or free.
It's been a joy to watch you and your team work. So very cool. I'm 62 and for the first time I'm about to service/pull apart a 50+ year old turntable. Always admired people who have that practical hands-on nature. Never too late. I'll take my time, watch several more videos and make sure I'm organized ie like video taping what I'm doing and each part removed is placed so as to keep track of the order parts were removed then returned to their proper place. Thanks.
Love this fantastic rebirth/renewal of this iconic bit of maritime history!
Thanks 🙏
Thank you for the professionalism in your use of PPE. Great work on this project
I'm so very impressed ~ I've taught myself the skill of composite construction and these are really next level. Very nice and so aggressive with the redesign. I built a trimaran once... having everything down to the exact amount of material is expensive. Having all the tools and skils takes a while to acquire. I'm 70 + and I LOVE these kinds of projects. Good on YOU !
Thanks Markus!
When you said that all your friends were there to help I half expected the camera to pan around to no one in sight.
Very nice, simultaneously giving me hope and dread about my own project.
What a wonderful thing to do with a boat that had been stuck in limbo for over 20 years. Fabulous.
Thanks for documenting this. As if doing the work wasn’t enough effort! This is a great project and it’s great to see it taking shape!
So glad Magic Carpet linked your project!. Awesome so far on the build. Total respect for an expert shipwright from a 'hobbyist' (71)that built his own Longboard from scratch (bucket list 3 years ago) only to watch the resin coat going off before the cloth was fully wrapped. At least the board was finished, despite the rough colour flaws. Probably I should have used epoxy. Lived and worked in Bermuda for several years but unfortunately didn't know anyone in the sailing community. Fascinating history of the yacht.
Congrats on the longboard, sounds like it has a lot of character. Glad to have you aboard.
Thanks to Magic Carpet for introducing your story! I look forward to following your journey. I'm a sailor of 50+ years but seem to enjoy boat project stories more than the actual sailing. Great introductory video to get an idea of your massive endeavour and your impressive skills!
Thanks Jim!
I love the shape and design of your workshed, its a thing of beauty
I'm so happy for that beautiful boat, and so grateful to you for doing this. Thank you for saving that gorgeous beast! Excellent work too. It's amazing how many talented people are out there fixing sailboats.
What a wonderful project! I send you all the best wishes and the energy of a million Duracell-Minions.
Thanks😊
This is so inspiring!!! Thank you for taking the time to document your work. I've learned so much already. Easy watching and lots to learn. No frills. Thank you Magic Carpet.
Thank you Jooste :)
So many people would not understand what drives a person to invest in this restoration work. Kudos for keeping this vessel out of the landfill. Qualifies for our #onemillionboater pledge!!!
If I had done this I would have started WW3 by now, I just don't have the temperament. This was a pleasure to watch. Looking forward to the next installment.
Wow, what an ambitious and exciting project. Really enjoyed your video. Can't wait for more, and thanks for taking us along on the journey! The Steiner arch structure in wood grabbed my attention - very elegant and functional - very nice.
Also here from Magic Carpet. You must pinch yourselves at times over your good fortune to be gifted this amazing boat. Can’t wait to see it sailing! What history you have there. 😀
We pinch ourselves daily :)
You are Privileged to have the opportunity to enjoy your project, all the effort will be worth it. Enjoy your progress.
Huge project. The Owner gave the Boat to the right person. Congratulations.
Outstanding overview, just magic happening in front of my eyes..Keep up the good work, not many are doing such a drastic overhaul and renewal on a boat.
I also admire your engineering, shipwright’s skills and last but not least your perseverance…
Thank you so much, Frans. We always appreciate your encouragement.
Excellent job, Love watching the progress! Thanks for sharing!
Hi guys, wonderful to look back over the last eight months of all the hard work you all have done. It makes me really appreciate all the progress you have so far. Keep up the good work guys. Always wonderful to see your mum helping you Cliff from Logan City Queensland, Australia 🇦🇺
thank you , Cliff!
Well for one your a hell of a shipwright !! What an amazing boat to start with .it’s going to be great watching you transform it into an incredible sailing yacht!! I love the lines of the widows and the roof.I’m in!!
No kidding, easy too take apart, gotta have skills too put it back together.
Concerned with the removal of the ballast tanks tho. That's a fairly tender hull. He is also adding weight with the pilot house, raising the centre of gravity.
Always wondered what happened to these race boats, would of been nice too see her restored keeping her as fast as possible.
What a project ! Greetings from Germany. We sail a "racer" too, a Sun Legende 41, built in 1986. We are going to cross the Atlantic in this year.
Thanks! Fair winds on our upcoming crossing!
I watched that first race in 1989. It was inspiring. It’s my favourite race. Duracell was high tech then. Nice gantry and shed. I spent a few weeks working on the new ‘Wild Thing’. Grant and the crew great bunch of guys. Really interesting watching you cut the interior away and modify it. I know some are screaming at you but the build is solid. Cheers.
@Philip Gregory lol im looking at buying a bout for a few grand, pounds that is
TH-cam algorithm be hitting right at midnight
Wow exactly midnight for me when this hit too. Crazy
When you guys should not have any screen in front of your eyes for an hour already.
Depressjon is not worth it, put that phone away at 11pm at the latest.
@@grisza77 Dont hate us cause you aint us.....
That is so correct
11:15 for me
Another Magic Carpet follower..........Thanks for the giving us this quick catchup. Looking forward to future videos. Passion along with lots of energy and you should have some great sailing ahead. Thanks for taking us along on your journey.
We did make it specially for Magic Carpet viewers :) Thanks for joining us on our journey!
What a cool project. You're repurposing an old racing sailboat that nobody wanted into a cool liveaboard yacht. Thanks.
What a beauty!! Good luck!! Love the arch of your shed as well.
If that was your mom, what an awesome lady.
Very happy to see this. I was on the boat when she was at the south end of Lake Union in about 94. The previous owner was getting ready for a nonstop circumnavigation. As I recall, he had a collision with a ship and was dismasted somewhere of the coast of Mexico. He then motored up to San Diego over something like 1000 miles. Probably with the 3 cylinder Yanmar you pulled out. Again, as I recall she had a 27hp Yanmar to move around harbors etc. I've always wondered what happened to her.
Cool, you must have met John, the previous owner, during a Duck Dodge! We tell a bit of the story of the collision in epsiode 3.
I am so humbled by this video. I am really amazed at your skill and dedication. You’ve got me questioning my entire life at this point I’m now trying to figure out what is it that I’m supposed to be doing. While you’re over here building masterpieces. Greetings from Florida.
cheers,Thomas, and we hope you figure out what you're supposed to be doing :) Or at least something that you enjoy!
Wow!! Super jealous.. What an amazing, exciting project. Mike Plant is definitely smiling down on you!! Almost "Coyote II"!! Cheers
I think y'all should do another one of these type of videos soon.
That's a glorious yacht hull, such beautiful lines.
wow! you got that for free! dude! what a great boat! I live on my boat in Ganges Harbour :) The Mystic is a famous vessel too, 4 issues of Pacific Yachting so far and the last issue all the pics were mine, including the centerfold! That's a lot of work you did on her! I'm seriously impressed with your skills bro. Sail her up to Ganges, Salt Spring Island, come for a visit and you can put her on our mooring while you're here.
Hell yeah!
What a super interesting project , what a big difference it makes when you have all the required skills needed to complete the boat , I’m looking forward to the next instalment, thanks
Excellent workmanship !! Professional approach and application . Best of all , when complete not only will you have a very precious and fast boat you can savior the journey you had getting there. 👌
I have been watching your videos from the very beginning, I have to say this episode is by far the best ! Very well done.
Please keep the videos coming.
00.27 into the video and already mad because I know this guy won't paint it black and copper. It's Duracell man!!!!
Ambitious project, a legacy. Sailing it will be incredible
You saved this boat from the scrapyard. Good to see that she will not end up like, RIP, Project Amazon.
Impressed with your workmanship and planning.
I just binge watched all yesterday afternoon and got caught up. What a great episode with Maya and Aladino!
Now I am really looking forward to you next episode. Hoping you can find the right mast!
Congratulations Matt. She is a beautiful boat. All the best to you guys from Durban, South Africa.
Oh my god Duracell lives on! A piece of sailing history!
Architect and engineer here, specialized in prefab construction. Thanks for this great video. If this is how yachts are made in general, no wonder why they are +500K. These methods are hilariously inefficient. There must be a better way.
Awesome work. I'm glad I was steered here from you-know-who :)
I love wooden boats and their construction, but it's also great to see what's happening with newer materials and techniques. Repurposing this great old boat for such a cool new life will be fun and informative to watch. Go you!
Thanks, David! We love wooden boats too (just not as much as fiberglass) and get to see lots of wood beauties here in Port Townsend.
For those wanting to know WHO is being referred to….
it’s the incredibly successful rebuilding of Tallyho, a 112 yr old wooden sailing boat. (Just search up name ‘Tallyho’ boat or Sampson Boat Building(i think)).
@@JG-ly2ij That's an excellent guess and, yes, I do watch Leo's fantastic series about his rebuilding of Tallyho, but it was actually the equally-great 'Sailing Magic Carpet' series (Maya and Aladino), that recently did an interview of/with the Duracell project folk, that pointed me here. It's a great time to be a boat-building video junkie :)
@@davidwarren9204 yes, she was great from the start, loved her bits of fiddle.
You fellas did an, “Absolutely-Outstanding-Job!! BRAVO! 🙌 BRAVO!! 👏 BRAVO !!!🙌
Hi I’m a professional Japanese Boat builder and watching your videos really makes me smile 😊 I’m sorry my English is not very good but I want to say I wish I was there to help you to show you how to fiberglass the proper and fast way. The Japanese way 🇯🇵 Could have save you time 6 months easy and doing this project in 2 months. Maybe one day. But nice job 👍 We say in Japanese “Ganbatte kudasai” if you do you best, everything will work out fine, so never give up! Thank you 🙏 🙇♂️ love from Hiroshima, Japan 🇯🇵
Thanks for the Japanese words of encouragement
your a man of many years beyond your realtime age, me thinks theres going to be a bidding war to buy this boat when its just about finished ,although you wont be selling it anytime in the next decade 😁
I have just restored a boat myself for the last 7 months and know how much work it is. You got a like, a subscription and a comment after 3 minutes of video. Great work.
So much labor intensive work!, Great job, real nice layups!
Excited to join the adventure! First video in...( impressed by your skill, determination and the fact you care about your lungs...) Totally on board for more....:)
Awesome, welcome aboard :)
Great video! Saw you on Sailing Magic Carpet too! Very awesome keep rolling and get Duracell on the blue making adventures again! 👍👍👌👌👏👏💪💪
Thank you thoughtful wander :)
@@TheDuracellProject 👍👍
Omg, I just found your channel. It's the best. Thanks for the content! I'm dreaming on buying a yacht.
Thanks, Priya!
I'm so glad I found this channel. What an incredible project.
I am always amazed at what you had to learn for this project
The boat build is part of your journey through life, you have the energy and motivation to achieve to great things, what ever the destination is of this journey you will come out the other end a stronger and better person. I think you are doing a great job and wish you all the best.
Ber, very informative. Great all round instruction delivered in a friendly but professional manner. Here’s to more good things ahead..
just saw you video. wonderful to see that the boat will be sailing and not put to scrap. rgds hans
Wow I’m blown away by the amount of work this was. So much artistry in your craft!
thank you, Liz!
Mike as an old friend of mine 👍so happy to see the boat being reborn 😁
I subbed beginning of 2023 and wow so cool to see this vid. Thank you so much. I grew up on lake Washington doing everything water related to water human, sail, power. I wish everyone could have. From swimming to watching hydroplanes. This was 1970s you will know where if you have heard of B.A.R.F. No not puking. My brother lives on you island I visit your town and live in Kent. Again thank you so much I am hooked
cool, thanks neighbor! We used to live on the shipping canal on our sailboat and sometimes we'd sail or paddle board to lake washington. Such a beautiful area we live in!
I've always wondered where that boat went, glad to see it's still alive
Love seeing makers from Washington.
What a beauty !!! I love the gantry too👍💪💪
I'm so glad that this video is like a little breakthrough. 5000+ new subscribers. You deserve everyone of them!
Thank you so much!
A fabulous project.... Its great to see your production techniques... Thumbs up !!
Found this chan today 9-4-24 with this video. Nice 8 month recap.
This is not what I needed at all !
I started watching this on a rainy Monday morning after it popped into my "view list".
Now i am hooked already and can't wait for the next instalment.
Hurry along please 🤣🤣
On a more serious note, What an amazing project and what great vision.
I wish you noting but smooth sailing during and after the build.
Thanks Keith and welcome aboard the journey
This is certainly a labor of love. Keep it up.
I'm always impressed by a semi truck drivers ability to maneuver those trailers. Especially with extra long loads like that
I love seeing that level of talent. Well done
I am stoked to watch this project. Wishing you guys the best.
The sounds of the build are way more pleasing the load music imo. Found myself fast forwarding just to get to the end of the video.
Incredible journey. You must love the smell of epoxy by now. truly admirable the progress and dedication in this project. Great Work!
This is the most amazing boat rebuild online currently. You should consider when you rename your boat including,..Vende'e race and Mike Plant, somehow, in the name to commemorate his life and this boat in which he designed and sailed. Thank You
Wow, thanks! We have been thinking about the new name (though keeping it Duracell is a possibility). We have some ideas for names that commemorate the boat's rich history and Mike Plant.
You are very thorough in your design, it’s so nice to see such a good methodology during the build/re-model.
Dude are you serious someone actually gave that thing away? That is absolutely incredible! Awesome!
It was an incredible gift john gave us
Yep MC has sent to a crazy build of a boat this is massive wow is an understatement looking forward to see this vessel come to light
This boat becomes a dream. It will be fast and comfy. I would plan for the easy to use rectangular wire conduits under the top and deck already now. Even with less computers the wiring will becomes extensive
Damn man this is insane,so lucky to have a part of sailing history
We are very lucky.
I really like your Project "Fast cruising vessel"!
Such a amazing work my friend! It's the new sister of Louise!
Hi Tema!! Yes, a sister of Louise! We hope you're doing well, friend :)
@@TheDuracellProject I'm great! I'm working a lot too as a Manga teacher now😅
Wow, I wish I had started watching sooner! It is so refreshing to see this level of attention to detail and also your use of PPE! I am such a PPE freak and it drives me nuts seeing so many other channels take a…relaxed approach to it. Definitely looking forward to following along!
glad to have you aboard!
Actually, I’ve been following you since the first episode, this is epic, throughly enjoying every second! You’re so talented and knowledgeable about what you’re doing here with your next boat, Louise was awesome and this one? Yes, it will be one of a kind!
Thanks Nena!
What to say??? CONGRATULATIONS.... I loved to hear your wife, at least I think she is, saying I love it and I can stand up with 2 inches .... A professional vacuum bag class... I really liked.
Absolutely fantastic stuff mate. I’m so glad you’re also putting the time to bring us this content
Thanks for watching...by watching you're helping us make this project happen :)
Good video. The sandwich foam and glass technique is very good, and your patience to do it correctly is great!👍. Looking forward to the next video. Well done.👍👍⛵️
Dude this is a lot of work done to perfection…nice job for sure
I really like the shed you built. Id be proud of that let alone the boat!
Hi guys just come across your video on Duracell, it’s going to be wonderful to follow you guys Rebuilding this boat into a fast cruiser yacht really enjoyed the first video I watched keep up all the hard work cliff from Logan city Queensland Australia
Great recap. Awesome project.
Hoooo, what a nice clip, started from the beginning, I like this idea .it really makes me interested to follow this story to the end, I mean, journey out in the open ocean, thank you very much, God bless you
thanks and welcome aboard :)
big job. anticipating a start to finish there was a surprise coming. interesting coverage.