I always love to hear Alexey talk about the construction methods they use. You guys definitely made the right decision in choosing to purchase a Bering.
After watching pt 1 and 2, I can't imagine building a boat any other way. The passion and pride that Alexie has for his vessels is the biggest selling point for his products. You guys are so fortunate to have found his boatyard to build your dream. I think my decision has been made.
I concur. Modern tech, materials and coatings clearly make steel the smart choice. The ability to continuously adjust and evolve with each model rather than being committed to molds is a very big deal. I was particularly impressed with the tour of the ten years old model. The thing looked brand new without a speck of rust! 😲 I can see myself ordering a Bering yacht in a few years. The 75 or 78 models are the ones for me
@@KieranCox Well said, totally concur as well. 👍 😉 Though I'm leaning towards the 80 as Owner Operator, my wife and I did fall in love with the 75 "Veronika", just have to add cockpit designed for fishing on the aft.
If you haven't watched Victoria, Rico, & Alexei tour a Bering 145 that was under construction a year ago on Victoria/Rico's NautiStyles channel then definitely check out both parts 1 & 2. The 2 videos cover pretty much everything it takes to build a Bering & Alexei talks a lot more about how the yachts are constructed. The links - Part 1 th-cam.com/video/P8UZ84dXmKM/w-d-xo.html Part 2 th-cam.com/video/FMovrxgrc5k/w-d-xo.html Part 1 is 42 minutes & part 2 is 35+ minutes.
Hey guys, this is Mike and Sherrill from Phoenix Arizona. Just wanted to let you know how much we are enjoying your new boat build videos. They are great, please pass along to Alexis that we really appreciate is expertise and the time he is taking to explain everything to those of us who don’t understand most of it. This is rare and greatly appreciate it. Have a great day, and be well always. Have a great day.
I'm a retired mechanical engineer and software engineer. I have really enjoyed listening to Alexi explaining their processes. As an engineer, I always enjoy watching someone, or company, building something properly. This company doesn't seem to be missing anything. Love to visit the shipyard myself. You have chosen wisely, best wishes!
The impression I get from Alexi is that every new boat to come out of the Bering shipyard is better than the last one. Evolution of design built right into their operational paradigm.
He seems like he's self made and hasn't forgotten where he came from and is very eager to pass on his wealth of knowledge. That's the impression I get from him personally. Having grown up around million dollar yachts because my dad is also a boat builder. It's not hard to see the level of pride and accomplishment with every new yacht that leaves the shop and finally sets sail. I see it from a different level because I had the privilege to see how custom yachts are built growing up and how each yacht and it's owners are very uniquely different from one another. I have a new found respect for Alexi because he shows his pride admiration for what he does.
I will say this. I watch 3 personal yacht channel. The Nordhavn, the Fleming, and yours. I will say this, you made the right choice, this owner knows what he is doing. He is very intelligent in ship building. When I started watching these I was always a Nordhavn fan. Since your channel, these are without a doubt the very best on the market. I personally like the better engine choice. The John Deer is OK, but for extended service with less down time, and through in all the other far better components, this is the very best, hands down. I am 65, and just wish I could afford one. You all have made the best choice of your life on the water.
Didn't really think about it, but the method for the hull kind of reminds me of how the wood boats were/are built. Interesting stuff, thanks for sharing!
What I find incredible is the amt of engineering that goes into these boats and the grasp that Alexis has of it all! A truly hands on executive who has great pride in what he and his people are producing! I can imagine the confidence you must feel to have a boat built by this group!
This video wasn't near long enough!! I find it so fascinating and love the details Alexis goes into about yacht building. Can't wait for the next video.
I took a Machining Course, and I loved working with CNCs Lathes, Drills, ect..but never got a job doing it. So watching these big panels of cut steel awes me. 😁 And I'm also a bit of a "gear head" and looking forward to those big ol' diesels to get set.😊 Watching the build of these vessels is just so amazing. I worked with fiberglass also, (built car doors in a factory) and yes, fiberglass gets soggy. And if too dry just crumbles. This is so fascinating to me..😍 Thank you so much you guys, and Alexi, too for bringing us so much information. 👍 💙So Exciting💙 🌊⚓🥂
I like how there's a 117, and they built a 92 and neither of those are on the website as available models, at least anymore. And now the 125 and the 180 are gone. Well just know that when I win the 1.35 billion lottery, I'm getting Bering to build a 155' that can carry a submarine, extra fuel bladders, Snow Cats, and a landing craft....ok maybe a 165.
This is an absolutely fascinating look into the yacht build process. Very informative and enjoyable. And your wonderful rapport with Alexei really adds a lot to the enjoyment of the episodes. Nice work, NautiGuys!
About one year ago you made a video about Bering Yachts. Back then it already struck me how passionate and knowledgeable Alexei talks about ship building. Listening to him is a better advertisement than anything the Bering yachts commercial team could come up with. And thanks for an excellent view behind the scenes. Reminds me of the (much smaller) boatyard where the steel sailing dinghies for our sea scout group were built.
Only comment is can someone jump again saying,"Can you believe we are building a boat like this." Sorry, if not word for word, but it nice to see someone excited over their dream coming true.
The scientific methods for addressing noise/sound control is fascinating. Outstanding podcast. I have to save this one too!!! Thank you Alexei and NautiGuys!!! 🤜🤛👍
I am really excited for you both. I'm saying this as a 34 year veteran of steelwork and ship repair and building . Something really alarming in this video I saw on both 80's being fit up. The welds are not just terrible. they are horrendous!! Go to 6:00 in the video. That is not how you weld and fit up steel, its truly terrible work that will lead to bigger issues down the line. I don't understand how they let someone who doesn't know how to weld put in those garbage tacks. They're literally are leaving slag inclusions, cold lap and tack welds plus unmelted welding wire everywhere!!?? I am 100% aware you can go back and clean it up some before the final welding. However, you are then still welding over slag and slag inclusions, not to mention cold lap and unburnt wire. The end result is a weld that will not pass UT or x-ray. That would not pass inspection for ABS, US Coast Guard, Lloyds of London or DNV. You are spending so much money on these vessels. I am truly shocked by what I see. This is not what I would expect from Bering Yachts, or any Super Yacht builder. I am 100% confident if you checked with other builders they are not taking these kinds of shortcuts.. Having repaired and inspected welds on 100's of vessels, I have not seen new construction done like this from any shipyard until today. Do not accept this level of work on your vessel. You are great people, you deserve the best!!!
@@sl66ggehrubt You don’t tack like that. PERIOD.! Especially on a classed vessel. Those tacks would be an automatic failure and possibly require replacement plate of steel to be inserted. This one is NOT classed that’s how they are getting away with it. Not one shipyard I have worked in will allow that kind of amateurism. Those tacks literally contaminate and weaken the base metal. Just because you grind them flush it doesn’t remove the slag and possible porosity below the face of the metal. Or, alleviate a potential stress fracture created that takes time to show itself in the form of a weld failure or even a plate fracture. This is 100% NOT HOW SHIPS / YACHTS ARE TO BE FITTED UP PRIOR TO WELDING! Check with ABS, USCG, DNV-GL, Lloyds and see if any inspector would pass that ?
@@michaelbertko7055 Using Dawgs and Ceramic tape is what professional ship fitters use on an open root weld. There's only a weld on both sides of the dawgs to hold it in place. No amature tack welds.
I can’t thank you guys and Alexi enough for this education. The first two Episodes have been great. I never would have thought they put concrete in the bow of the ships.
Great video.... one of the amazing things I saw was this. No matter where the owner walked you guys. Every single person, new him. They gave a nod of the head. Most owners dont know who works for them. They all gave a quiet respect. Also, to have a ower know all the parts, where everything gos.. great job.
It is so interesting to watch this process. I very much enjoy learning how things are made and I could watch the three of you all day❤! I literally can not wait to see more! Thank you for bringing us on this journey with you❤
Just love watching you two interact with the owner. He is such an expert, and reliable! So thankful you are going with Behring. I suppose using 9mm steel would not make much difference. Except more cost! Wonderful reinforcement!
I love how much time the owner of the company spends with you. He has an awesome personality and is obviously very intelligent. What is the ETA for a new order? 5 years!?
Great episode! Thanks for taking the time to detail all this out! Stay safe and keep rolling! Can't wait to see more of the boat they are working on for you guys! 👍👍
What always scares me about fiberglass boats, and you learn this when you work on them, they get stress fractures around the fittings and there are always concerns about the load points. You spend a lot of down time repairing those. But on a lot of steel boats you are sanding and repairing rust spots and on aluminum boats you get neither of those things, but aluminum likes to retract in the cold, like steel, but steel holds together better, so aluminum boats need seals replaced. There are pros and cons, lots more than what Iisted for sure. But I would choose steel because I could take it anywhere.
When I was a sea scout (40 years ago) we used to have fibre glass sailing dinghies. When the kids approached the pontoon too fast, we would say "ouch, we'll need polyester to fix the boat". Then we started ordering steel sailing dinghies. They were a bit undersailed but when the kids approached the pontoon too fast, we shrugged and said "we'll need another plank fo fix the pontoon". When I bought my first own boat later on, I went for steel. I knew why ;-)
After a few years of watching Rico and Victoria review other people's boats, I get really excited when they post a vid here. Especially since a Bering 65 to 80 ft was already my dream boat.
I just have to say this and I hope he actually sees this comment. Alexei is literally one of my favorite people to see and listen to on TH-cam. Seriously. He is just such a genuine character that has this obvious level of humble pride in the work effort and material quality put into creating his products. You can literally see the levels of intensity change in his facial expressions as he describes the various elements of the vessel construction and the intentional nature of the methods and materials used in that construction. Going along with him as he describes all of this is just an excellent experience. 👍🏻😎👍🏻
Regarding the longevity of a steel hull, there's a small freighter in Sweden, Olof Trätälja (it has had many names throughout the years) that was built in 1879 and is still in use. As long as you keep the paint good, it won't rust.
Another great episode! This is a great journey. It shows every aspect of how yachting isn't just for the rich. This industry provides for a lot of people all around the world. The jobs it creates alone is unbelievable. One boat alone creates income for hundreds of people for years. I'm so glad you are showing this to people. Especially a company like Beiring ran by a man who is very knowledgeable of his company.
As Canadian, rigger and steel fitter, I am astounded by the lack of personal protective equipment. Hearing protection, safety glasses, and hard hats just to name a few. I am sure the welders should be wearing respirators when wire feed welding.
Your videos are the best marketing tool Bering will ever had. I can’t afford a boat, but if I could, it would be a Bering. It has become the benchmark by which I measure all other boats.
I'm excited seeing this like I'm the one getting the boat 😂seriously though thank you guys for showing us this stuff, because we might never see it in such detail if it wasn't for your content.
I have learned soooo much about yachts (all types), (all types of construction), (all costs, pro and cons). I feel like I'm ready to graduate with a degree. I think you two have made some excellent decisions on the design and construction and MAKE of your yacht. I'll never own or charter....that's is certain but your "NautiGuys" shares knowledge, visual experiences, and the happiness that yachting brings to you! Many thanks to Victoria and Rico and continued success!
Alexie is amazing with him sharing his knowledge it’s the best , I’m so enjoying this process and again a huge thank you for sharing it with us your followers. Can’t wait to see what is next 😎🇦🇺😎
I just recently found your videos and it's nice to see the energy and creativity plus the information being brought forth. Alexi seems like a very knowledgeable and accommodating person. I would like to point out that my dad is a boat builder here in Canada have you ever heard of Kanter Yachts? It's now Kanter Marine my dad has been with them since the very first day they went into business. It's really cool seeing how Bering yachts are built very much respect for Alexi for taking you guys under his wing and the wealth of information he has to share. He kinda reminds me of my dad whom I have a lot of respect for as well because being able to see how boats are built has always been a very fascinating experience for me. Take care looking forward to watching more of your videos. 😊
Gotta add this as well to my comments which I have said before, but it’s always so clear to see. The chemistry in the relationship you have formed with Alexei is priceless. It’s genuinely hard to tell who’s enjoying the experience more, Alexei or you two, lol. Really, really, cool. 👍🏻😎👍🏻
As a process and design for manufacturabillity engineer, I really appreciate the forethought that goes into the building of these boats. And yes the porosity of fiberglass will suck up water. Thanks for doing this video. For me this was the most interesting tech video you've done. I also have a construction and design background and I find your tours of boats fascinating.
Very informative. This is the first hand look at construction and design we've all been waiting for! So happy you have Alexei as your tour guide. You guy's always do a great job editing btw. Still sad the 77 is no more but it's part of the evolution of a great yacht building company I suppose. 👍👍
Victoria, thanks for the great Q&A with Alexi. I will take the 145 for a live-aboard any day! Rico, thanks for the great cinematography. You guys are terrific! 👏🙏🏼
I want to know why no one makes yachts out of Bronze. It does not corrode, is naturally resistant to marine life. Easy to repair and welds with less distortion, and is galvanically compatible with some kinds of stainless for those areas needing greater strength. I mean, you’re already spending a fortune. Bronze would just be a slightly higher cost for the raw metal and would never rust.
It’s actually a very good practice to build these hills upside down for the specific reason of tolerances just as Alexei had mentioned. To be able to weld each piece together and relaxing the points of connection through the weight of the piece itself, it dramatically helps in forcing out any real tension at the welding point and creating an exponentially greater seam structure balance in a number of different elements that impact structural integrity. Any fully relaxed and balanced fitment area that ultimately becomes a welded seam or anchor point is always a better situation than if forced/pressed into place with tension present when the piece is manipulated into place. With this upside down first method you will always produce better more predictable tolerances. I’m definitely visiting Alexei facilities in the future. No doubt. 👍🏻😎👍🏻
Great tour on this part of this build process. Steel looks like a great material for building and opens up the ability to world cruise especially in colder climates and rougher seas. Many thanks for this tour especially to Alexey who appears to be an executive who knows how his boats are built. Must be exciting to know you future boat be built using the same processes, techniques, materials, and quality! 👍
I'm really loving these videos. It's great that you are sharing your journey with us. I can't wait to see the finish product. I really wish you both the very best.
Alexi knows it all - front to back, up and down. It still is amazing that a steel boat floats. If you showed me a section of 10 mm steel and said this is my boat hull, I’d say no way! Great operation Bering has there, all the best to Alexi and the whole staff.
Now I'm addicted to your channel. The coast guard life boats I served on used corten or A606 steel for the hulls, a special alloy that had "springiness" and excellent corrosion resistance.
Thanks for another informative and entertaining video. Do you think you could do one covering the safety features of Bering yachts? I know you've discussed a number of them in passing (wide walkways, high rails, fire suppression systems, watertight doors, etc.) but one video dedicated to those things that make Berings safer might also be interesting. Hope January is finally letting you cool off a bit after all of those hot boat shows!
Oh yeah, also the way Alexey described how they can shift bulkheads and hatches, and possible modification of the hatches as well, within the hull inner plan was cool. My wife's disability would necessitate an elevator of some kind from the main deck to the Fly/boat/helm deck, so she could enjoy the boats features, so 'adaptability' to needs within the design that exists is satsifying to hear.
I introduced your videos to a buddy of mine who has gotten really into you guys' journey. He's like let's book they're first charter! I don't know where any of us will be when your beautiful Bering is done, but it would be fun to meet you two and Bering is for sure my favorite boat builder ever. I love the explorer boats and the steel has a great deal to do with it. I was on a 70-foot fiberglass fishing boat a lot of years ago that sunk coming back from Mexico to Ventura up the coast in the late hours of a Sunday. The chop is always tough coming back up in the afternoon anyway, but something happened and cracked the hull in the bow area. We took on water very fast and there was nothing but darkness as far as you could see. The boat was a total loss. I have been a big fan of steel hull boats ever since! You two made a great choice for the best quality, safest yacht on the water, I am so happy for you both. What a great life you are having and will have in the future.
I knew this vlog was going to be good and sure is trending for success!!! Alexei is a true down to earth human with clear and straight thoughts!!! So awesome to get to know him!!! 👍🏻👍🏻😎😎😎
Can't get enough of these!! 😄 There are of course other yards (preferably German or Dutch) that build top notch quality steel yachts.... problem with them is, they're not sharing 😂 This is one reason why I love Alexei and Bering 🥰
@@gmmonomotapa2889 I do like CdM and I think that Nu Marine does a great layout on their 37 XPs, but if I had to pull the trigger, it would be Bering, all the way.
Ok - 8 Tonnes in the bulbous bow!?!?!?! God DAMN! I never thought of the physics involved in making a crumple zone with concrete like this. Just imagining what would happen to lighter masses bouncing of it. We live in the pacific northwest in Canada and deadhead logs/floaters and other debris are a fact of life. No ones going to dodge stuff like 100% of the time, knowing it's reinforced like that is very cool. I had never actually thought about the structural design of a bulbous in steel and the advantages of doing so. It always seemed like weak spot on fibreglass designs to me, despite it's ability to create a better fluid flow around the bow, it really was like a crappy plastic bumper feature. Colour me surprised and awakened! 🤭
I always look forward to watching your NautiStyles videos on Saturdays now I look forward to Thursdays as well. So glad I can now get two doses a week of Victoria and Rico. 😀
Alexis et vous-même êtes très intéressant à écouté. De loin les meilleures vidéos sur le sujet. Tout est clair net et précis. Instructif et divertissant 💞.
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So excited to finally be able to share weekly videos with you all! See you every THUR 🎉✌🏻
It is obvious that Alexi is really the “Man of Steel” only disguised as a mild mannered boat builder…
@@malcolmberke4862 😝😂
Why didn’t we see your build in progress? Are you going to be showing any of the build ? Hope so! Thanks.
I always love to hear Alexey talk about the construction methods they use. You guys definitely made the right decision in choosing to purchase a Bering.
After watching pt 1 and 2, I can't imagine building a boat any other way. The passion and pride that Alexie has for his vessels is the biggest selling point for his products. You guys are so fortunate to have found his boatyard to build your dream. I think my decision has been made.
Thank you Mark!
I concur. Modern tech, materials and coatings clearly make steel the smart choice. The ability to continuously adjust and evolve with each model rather than being committed to molds is a very big deal.
I was particularly impressed with the tour of the ten years old model. The thing looked brand new without a speck of rust! 😲
I can see myself ordering a Bering yacht in a few years. The 75 or 78 models are the ones for me
@@KieranCox Well said, totally concur as well. 👍 😉
Though I'm leaning towards the 80 as Owner Operator, my wife and I did fall in love with the 75 "Veronika", just have to add cockpit designed for fishing on the aft.
If you haven't watched Victoria, Rico, & Alexei tour a Bering 145 that was under construction a year ago on Victoria/Rico's NautiStyles channel then definitely check out both parts 1 & 2. The 2 videos cover pretty much everything it takes to build a Bering & Alexei talks a lot more about how the yachts are constructed.
The links - Part 1 th-cam.com/video/P8UZ84dXmKM/w-d-xo.html Part 2 th-cam.com/video/FMovrxgrc5k/w-d-xo.html Part 1 is 42 minutes & part 2 is 35+ minutes.
Hey guys, this is Mike and Sherrill from Phoenix Arizona. Just wanted to let you know how much we are enjoying your new boat build videos. They are great, please pass along to Alexis that we really appreciate is expertise and the time he is taking to explain everything to those of us who don’t understand most of it. This is rare and greatly appreciate it. Have a great day, and be well always. Have a great day.
Thanks Mike, we are so happy that you guys are enjoying our channel 🙏🏻💙
What make these videos so appealing is the obvious joy of Alexei in building the boats the way he feels it should be done.
Alexey is by far my FAVORITE ship builder!! I’m always rooting for him!
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I feel like that kid watching Modern Marvels again and just being totally engrossed. I absolutely love this stuff!
Nice! Glad you are enjoying the content!
I'm a retired mechanical engineer and software engineer. I have really enjoyed listening to Alexi explaining their processes. As an engineer, I always enjoy watching someone, or company, building something properly. This company doesn't seem to be missing anything. Love to visit the shipyard myself. You have chosen wisely, best wishes!
The impression I get from Alexi is that every new boat to come out of the Bering shipyard is better than the last one. Evolution of design built right into their operational paradigm.
He seems like he's self made and hasn't forgotten where he came from and is very eager to pass on his wealth of knowledge. That's the impression I get from him personally. Having grown up around million dollar yachts because my dad is also a boat builder. It's not hard to see the level of pride and accomplishment with every new yacht that leaves the shop and finally sets sail. I see it from a different level because I had the privilege to see how custom yachts are built growing up and how each yacht and it's owners are very uniquely different from one another. I have a new found respect for Alexi because he shows his pride admiration for what he does.
@@losi5ivet29cc A man outstanding in his field.
The more boat build videos I watch the more impressed I am with Alexei and Bering Yauchts.
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I will say this. I watch 3 personal yacht channel. The Nordhavn, the Fleming, and yours. I will say this, you made the right choice, this owner knows what he is doing. He is very intelligent in ship building. When I started watching these I was always a Nordhavn fan. Since your channel, these are without a doubt the very best on the market. I personally like the better engine choice. The John Deer is OK, but for extended service with less down time, and through in all the other far better components, this is the very best, hands down. I am 65, and just wish I could afford one. You all have made the best choice of your life on the water.
Thanks Roy! Appreciate your honest feedback
Didn't really think about it, but the method for the hull kind of reminds me of how the wood boats were/are built. Interesting stuff, thanks for sharing!
What I find incredible is the amt of engineering that goes into these boats and the grasp that Alexis has of it all! A truly hands on executive who has great pride in what he and his people are producing! I can imagine the confidence you must feel to have a boat built by this group!
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This video wasn't near long enough!! I find it so fascinating and love the details Alexis goes into about yacht building. Can't wait for the next video.
More to come!
I took a Machining Course, and I loved working with CNCs Lathes, Drills, ect..but never got a job doing it. So watching these big panels of cut steel awes me. 😁
And I'm also a bit of a "gear head" and looking forward to those big ol' diesels to get set.😊
Watching the build of these vessels is just so amazing.
I worked with fiberglass also, (built car doors in a factory) and yes, fiberglass gets soggy. And if too dry just crumbles.
This is so fascinating to me..😍
Thank you so much you guys, and Alexi, too for bringing us so much information. 👍
💙So Exciting💙
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I like how there's a 117, and they built a 92 and neither of those are on the website as available models, at least anymore. And now the 125 and the 180 are gone. Well just know that when I win the 1.35 billion lottery, I'm getting Bering to build a 155' that can carry a submarine, extra fuel bladders, Snow Cats, and a landing craft....ok maybe a 165.
Dude...it's like you reached into my brain and picked out everything I was thinking....uncanny!
This is an absolutely fascinating look into the yacht build process. Very informative and enjoyable. And your wonderful rapport with Alexei really adds a lot to the enjoyment of the episodes. Nice work, NautiGuys!
About one year ago you made a video about Bering Yachts. Back then it already struck me how passionate and knowledgeable Alexei talks about ship building. Listening to him is a better advertisement than anything the Bering yachts commercial team could come up with. And thanks for an excellent view behind the scenes. Reminds me of the (much smaller) boatyard where the steel sailing dinghies for our sea scout group were built.
Only comment is can someone jump again saying,"Can you believe we are building a boat like this." Sorry, if not word for word, but it nice to see someone excited over their dream coming true.
🙈😝😂 Seriously can’t believe it at least once a week 😝
The scientific methods for addressing noise/sound control is fascinating. Outstanding podcast. I have to save this one too!!! Thank you Alexei and NautiGuys!!! 🤜🤛👍
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Alexey is terrific. He has the answers to questions you may not even think to ask. If he ever says "I don't know"... I'd be utterly shocked.
😝😂 he does sometimes. And I love that he is honest if he ever doesn’t know instead of making things yp
I am really excited for you both. I'm saying this as a 34 year veteran of steelwork and ship repair and building . Something really alarming in this video I saw on both 80's being fit up. The welds are not just terrible. they are horrendous!! Go to 6:00 in the video. That is not how you weld and fit up steel, its truly terrible work that will lead to bigger issues down the line. I don't understand how they let someone who doesn't know how to weld put in those garbage tacks. They're literally are leaving slag inclusions, cold lap and tack welds plus unmelted welding wire everywhere!!?? I am 100% aware you can go back and clean it up some before the final welding. However, you are then still welding over slag and slag inclusions, not to mention cold lap and unburnt wire. The end result is a weld that will not pass UT or x-ray. That would not pass inspection for ABS, US Coast Guard, Lloyds of London or DNV. You are spending so much money on these vessels. I am truly shocked by what I see. This is not what I would expect from Bering Yachts, or any Super Yacht builder. I am 100% confident if you checked with other builders they are not taking these kinds of shortcuts.. Having repaired and inspected welds on 100's of vessels, I have not seen new construction done like this from any shipyard until today. Do not accept this level of work on your vessel. You are great people, you deserve the best!!!
This would appear to be a very valuable observation. Has Alexei responded to this?
You don't think they go through and grind down the tacks?
@@sl66ggehrubt You don’t tack like that. PERIOD.! Especially on a classed vessel. Those tacks would be an automatic failure and possibly require replacement plate of steel to be inserted. This one is NOT classed that’s how they are getting away with it. Not one shipyard I have worked in will allow that kind of amateurism. Those tacks literally contaminate and weaken the base metal. Just because you grind them flush it doesn’t remove the slag and possible porosity below the face of the metal. Or, alleviate a potential stress fracture created that takes time to show itself in the form of a weld failure or even a plate fracture.
This is 100% NOT HOW SHIPS / YACHTS ARE TO BE FITTED UP PRIOR TO WELDING!
Check with ABS, USCG, DNV-GL, Lloyds and see if any inspector would pass that ?
Totally agree, after listening to him talk about certified welders those welds look worse than a newbie practicing welding on his first day !!
@@michaelbertko7055 Using Dawgs and Ceramic tape is what professional ship fitters use on an open root weld. There's only a weld on both sides of the dawgs to hold it in place. No amature tack welds.
The way the workers act, or don't react, around Alexi speak volumes to what type of boss he is. Respect.
Victoria is always so enthusiastic, even about a steel shop. I can’t wait to see the excitement when you finally get to launch you Bering 75!
You and me both!
You guys, this series is awesome! Really educational and entertaining! I’ll start saving…
Sounds good!
I can’t thank you guys and Alexi enough for this education. The first two
Episodes have been great. I never would have thought they put concrete in the bow of the ships.
right?! So glad you like the content
Great video.... one of the amazing things I saw was this. No matter where the owner walked you guys. Every single person, new him. They gave a nod of the head. Most owners dont know who works for them. They all gave a quiet respect.
Also, to have a ower know all the parts, where everything gos.. great job.
Couldn't agree more!
It is so interesting to watch this process. I very much enjoy learning how things are made and I could watch the three of you all day❤! I literally can not wait to see more! Thank you for bringing us on this journey with you❤
Just love watching you two interact with the owner. He is such an expert, and reliable! So thankful you are going with Behring. I suppose using 9mm steel would not make much difference. Except more cost! Wonderful reinforcement!
I love videos like this! The more I learn, the more it makes me want to work so I can afford one. Thanks guys.
I love how much time the owner of the company spends with you. He has an awesome personality and is obviously very intelligent. What is the ETA for a new order? 5 years!?
Great episode! Thanks for taking the time to detail all this out! Stay safe and keep rolling! Can't wait to see more of the boat they are working on for you guys! 👍👍
So much " Know How ", Glad to catch you guys again. It's always exciting to see the Progress and Learn a thing or Two.
What always scares me about fiberglass boats, and you learn this when you work on them, they get stress fractures around the fittings and there are always concerns about the load points. You spend a lot of down time repairing those. But on a lot of steel boats you are sanding and repairing rust spots and on aluminum boats you get neither of those things, but aluminum likes to retract in the cold, like steel, but steel holds together better, so aluminum boats need seals replaced. There are pros and cons, lots more than what Iisted for sure. But I would choose steel because I could take it anywhere.
When I was a sea scout (40 years ago) we used to have fibre glass sailing dinghies. When the kids approached the pontoon too fast, we would say "ouch, we'll need polyester to fix the boat". Then we started ordering steel sailing dinghies. They were a bit undersailed but when the kids approached the pontoon too fast, we shrugged and said "we'll need another plank fo fix the pontoon". When I bought my first own boat later on, I went for steel. I knew why ;-)
Love Alexei more and more with each video. Love his knowledge and how he explains things. Looking forward to the next video!
Thanks Drew
After a few years of watching Rico and Victoria review other people's boats, I get really excited when they post a vid here. Especially since a Bering 65 to 80 ft was already my dream boat.
Glad you like them! See you every Thursday
I just have to say this and I hope he actually sees this comment. Alexei is literally one of my favorite people to see and listen to on TH-cam. Seriously. He is just such a genuine character that has this obvious level of humble pride in the work effort and material quality put into creating his products. You can literally see the levels of intensity change in his facial expressions as he describes the various elements of the vessel construction and the intentional nature of the methods and materials used in that construction. Going along with him as he describes all of this is just an excellent experience. 👍🏻😎👍🏻
Regarding the longevity of a steel hull, there's a small freighter in Sweden, Olof Trätälja (it has had many names throughout the years) that was built in 1879 and is still in use. As long as you keep the paint good, it won't rust.
Fascinating, who could guess that Alexie would be as big a nut as you two! Thank you so much for including us in this adventure.
Our pleasure! 🙏🏻😂🤷♀️
I can not wait to see a finished tour of a 145 and of course your new boat. Still floored about the 77 and 65 you toured.
Thanks for watching
Alexie's slo-mo walk🤣 love it❤️
Another great episode! This is a great journey. It shows every aspect of how yachting isn't just for the rich. This industry provides for a lot of people all around the world. The jobs it creates alone is unbelievable. One boat alone creates income for hundreds of people for years. I'm so glad you are showing this to people. Especially a company like Beiring ran by a man who is very knowledgeable of his company.
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As Canadian, rigger and steel fitter, I am astounded by the lack of personal protective equipment. Hearing protection, safety glasses, and hard hats just to name a few. I am sure the welders should be wearing respirators when wire feed welding.
Your videos are the best marketing tool Bering will ever had. I can’t afford a boat, but if I could, it would be a Bering. It has become the benchmark by which I measure all other boats.
Not to forget satisfied customers
I'm excited seeing this like I'm the one getting the boat 😂seriously though thank you guys for showing us this stuff, because we might never see it in such detail if it wasn't for your content.
Alexei is really informative when he’s not getting interrupted.
This is awesome. Continually impressed with Alexei and Bering.
I have learned soooo much about yachts (all types), (all types of construction), (all costs, pro and cons). I feel like I'm ready to graduate with a degree. I think you two have made some excellent decisions on the design and construction and MAKE of your yacht. I'll never own or charter....that's is certain but your "NautiGuys" shares knowledge, visual experiences, and the happiness that yachting brings to you! Many thanks to Victoria and Rico and continued success!
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Alexie is amazing with him sharing his knowledge it’s the best , I’m so enjoying this process and again a huge thank you for sharing it with us your followers.
Can’t wait to see what is next 😎🇦🇺😎
I just recently found your videos and it's nice to see the energy and creativity plus the information being brought forth. Alexi seems like a very knowledgeable and accommodating person. I would like to point out that my dad is a boat builder here in Canada have you ever heard of Kanter Yachts? It's now Kanter Marine my dad has been with them since the very first day they went into business. It's really cool seeing how Bering yachts are built very much respect for Alexi for taking you guys under his wing and the wealth of information he has to share. He kinda reminds me of my dad whom I have a lot of respect for as well because being able to see how boats are built has always been a very fascinating experience for me. Take care looking forward to watching more of your videos. 😊
I have always enjoyed you both, you give very practical and informative tours. Alexie is a perfect match, he sounds very knowledgeable.
Thanks Michael
I'm excited for the 2 of you & can't wait to see the finished product. I'm so impressed by the building process.
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Simply amazing… This is a Netflix production quality documentary 🎉
Ooooow you are too kind 🙏🏻💙
Long technical geeky EXCELLENT talk. Love the technical by the piece explanation and visuals. MOAR please...
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Alexi’s analogies are great “tuff like walnut “ LOL
thanks for going into depth on the build. Alexie is a great advocate for his boats.
Our pleasure!
Gotta add this as well to my comments which I have said before, but it’s always so clear to see. The chemistry in the relationship you have formed with Alexei is priceless. It’s genuinely hard to tell who’s enjoying the experience more, Alexei or you two, lol. Really, really, cool. 👍🏻😎👍🏻
ooow thank you!
As a process and design for manufacturabillity engineer, I really appreciate the forethought that goes into the building of these boats. And yes the porosity of fiberglass will suck up water. Thanks for doing this video. For me this was the most interesting tech video you've done. I also have a construction and design background and I find your tours of boats fascinating.
Music to our ears 💙🙌🏻🙏🏻
Very informative. This is the first hand look at construction and design we've all been waiting for! So happy you have Alexei as your tour guide. You guy's always do a great job editing btw. Still sad the 77 is no more but it's part of the evolution of a great yacht building company I suppose. 👍👍
A very informative and interesting peek at the birth of metal boats. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute - Thanks to V.R. and Alexie - Brilliant!!!
The slow motion walk at the end of the outtakes had me rolling! 🤣😂🤣 Alexei is the best boat builder ever.
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I would definitely by there product reason the company owner is so hands on which makes an absolute quality product and he's a nice bloke
Victoria, thanks for the great Q&A with Alexi. I will take the 145 for a live-aboard any day! Rico, thanks for the great cinematography. You guys are terrific! 👏🙏🏼
🙏🏻🙌🏻 thank you for watching and taking the time to like and comment 💙
I want to know why no one makes yachts out of Bronze. It does not corrode, is naturally resistant to marine life. Easy to repair and welds with less distortion, and is galvanically compatible with some kinds of stainless for those areas needing greater strength. I mean, you’re already spending a fortune. Bronze would just be a slightly higher cost for the raw metal and would never rust.
Interesting question…
could listen to you guys and Alexi talk all day long the information is just first class.
Very interesting... He is so smart and gracious at bringing you to tour his facility.
Another fun and informative video. Thanks so much for showing us around.
Our pleasure!
It’s actually a very good practice to build these hills upside down for the specific reason of tolerances just as Alexei had mentioned. To be able to weld each piece together and relaxing the points of connection through the weight of the piece itself, it dramatically helps in forcing out any real tension at the welding point and creating an exponentially greater seam structure balance in a number of different elements that impact structural integrity. Any fully relaxed and balanced fitment area that ultimately becomes a welded seam or anchor point is always a better situation than if forced/pressed into place with tension present when the piece is manipulated into place. With this upside down first method you will always produce better more predictable tolerances. I’m definitely visiting Alexei facilities in the future. No doubt. 👍🏻😎👍🏻
The welding around the bow thruster tunnel at 6 mins is shocking !
Yes, I agree.
That was not the level of quality work I thought Bering would deliver
Considering it has primer on it ... agree. Welds don't look water-tight much less high quality.
Fascinating to see the boat come to life. Thank you for sharing. Have a great 2023 and stay safe.🙂🙂
Same to you!
What an excellent,informative video. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Great tour on this part of this build process. Steel looks like a great material for building and opens up the ability to world cruise especially in colder climates and rougher seas.
Many thanks for this tour especially to Alexey who appears to be an executive who knows how his boats are built. Must be exciting to know you future boat be built using the same processes, techniques, materials, and quality! 👍
Fascinating touring the construction process.. what a great advertisement for Bering yachts! my full appreciation to Alexei
I'm really loving these videos. It's great that you are sharing your journey with us. I can't wait to see the finish product. I really wish you both the very best.
Got to love Alexie and Bering. So interesting to see the build process.
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Great information and fun to watch. Would love to be there and see it up close. I love watching people build things! Great job, you three!
I can’t wait to see your build.
Fascinating seeing how it’s put together. I’m very surprised by the lack of PPE on the workers. You should be wearing hearing protection!
they are all provided, some choose not to🤷♀️
So much to learn had to watch 2 times. Thanks for this look into what it takes to build these beautiful yachts.
Alexi knows it all - front to back, up and down. It still is amazing that a steel boat floats. If you showed me a section of 10 mm steel and said this is my boat hull, I’d say no way!
Great operation Bering has there, all the best to Alexi and the whole staff.
Thank you Jeff
I said this before..you guys are getting the best yacht on the market.
Thanks Alan!
Now I'm addicted to your channel. The coast guard life boats I served on used corten or A606 steel for the hulls, a special alloy that had "springiness"
and excellent corrosion resistance.
Enjoyable as always, thank you
I passed a scrap yard on my way to work every day. They had a huge sign that read, “Steel a supernatural resource “. This was 40 years ago.
So Wise, Thank You. Thank You for showing us how to build a quality Yacht from the Begining . Thank you for all that you do
Our pleasure! Thanks for tuning in and supporting
What a fascinating video and I look forward to seeing the rest of this series. I could listen to Alexei all day long!
I always love when alexi is in video's great guy and very funny, he gels well with the nauti crew👍😉😎👍
Thanks! 😃 We love him!
Thanks from İstanbul ❤❤❤
Thanks for another informative and entertaining video. Do you think you could do one covering the safety features of Bering yachts? I know you've discussed a number of them in passing (wide walkways, high rails, fire suppression systems, watertight doors, etc.) but one video dedicated to those things that make Berings safer might also be interesting. Hope January is finally letting you cool off a bit after all of those hot boat shows!
Great suggestion!
Oh yeah, also the way Alexey described how they can shift bulkheads and hatches, and possible modification of the hatches as well, within the hull inner plan was cool. My wife's disability would necessitate an elevator of some kind from the main deck to the Fly/boat/helm deck, so she could enjoy the boats features, so 'adaptability' to needs within the design that exists is satsifying to hear.
Your new boat is steeling my heart.
I introduced your videos to a buddy of mine who has gotten really into you guys' journey. He's like let's book they're first charter! I don't know where any of us will be when your beautiful Bering is done, but it would be fun to meet you two and Bering is for sure my favorite boat builder ever. I love the explorer boats and the steel has a great deal to do with it. I was on a 70-foot fiberglass fishing boat a lot of years ago that sunk coming back from Mexico to Ventura up the coast in the late hours of a Sunday. The chop is always tough coming back up in the afternoon anyway, but something happened and cracked the hull in the bow area. We took on water very fast and there was nothing but darkness as far as you could see. The boat was a total loss. I have been a big fan of steel hull boats ever since! You two made a great choice for the best quality, safest yacht on the water, I am so happy for you both. What a great life you are having and will have in the future.
wow, what a crazy experience! 🙈🙈 So glad you are ok!
Alexey drops some very interesting facts about boats and boat-building. Very informative.
Great video, lovely to see how happy and excited you are. Good Luck
Thank you so much!
I knew this vlog was going to be good and sure is trending for success!!! Alexei is a true down to earth human with clear and straight thoughts!!! So awesome to get to know him!!! 👍🏻👍🏻😎😎😎
Oooow, thank you for the feedback
You guys are having too much fun, and I'm still jealous.
That man knows his boats, so knowledgeable , well presented video.⛵️
Can't get enough of these!! 😄 There are of course other yards (preferably German or Dutch) that build top notch quality steel yachts.... problem with them is, they're not sharing 😂 This is one reason why I love Alexei and Bering 🥰
I Agree 💯 When the Time arises Mr. Alexis would be my Choice to have a conversation With ..🤗😉👍🌌✨🎆
I have been seeing a few videos from Italian Cantiere Delle Marche (CdM) & British Nordhavn.
For me top 3 are: Nordhavn, CdM, & Bering.
@@gmmonomotapa2889 I do like CdM and I think that Nu Marine does a great layout on their 37 XPs, but if I had to pull the trigger, it would be Bering, all the way.
Ok - 8 Tonnes in the bulbous bow!?!?!?! God DAMN! I never thought of the physics involved in making a crumple zone with concrete like this. Just imagining what would happen to lighter masses bouncing of it. We live in the pacific northwest in Canada and deadhead logs/floaters and other debris are a fact of life. No ones going to dodge stuff like 100% of the time, knowing it's reinforced like that is very cool.
I had never actually thought about the structural design of a bulbous in steel and the advantages of doing so. It always seemed like weak spot on fibreglass designs to me, despite it's ability to create a better fluid flow around the bow, it really was like a crappy plastic bumper feature. Colour me surprised and awakened! 🤭
I always look forward to watching your NautiStyles videos on Saturdays now I look forward to Thursdays as well. So glad I can now get two doses a week of Victoria and Rico. 😀
Oooow thank you Karen 🙏🏻💙
Alexis et vous-même êtes très intéressant à écouté.
De loin les meilleures vidéos sur le sujet. Tout est clair net et précis.
Instructif et divertissant 💞.