WOW. Bruce reminds me of my dad (I am a lot older than Bruce) but he embodies all the wisdom and Engineering skills that my father possessed. Dad was a Marine Engineer, and finished his time in Australia at the Commonwealth Government Engine Works where they rebuilt many a *Napier Deltic* engine that was fitted to the Old *PRINCESS OF TASMANIA.* The old man ended his days as Superintendent Marine Engineer. Bruce has a trait that my dad had. They were and are both innovative men. If he were working on a car and did not have a tool to access a part on the vehicle, he made one. Bruce I believe is the kind of chap who would do the same. Excellent synopsis Lord Dude, and I look forward to more vids like this. Cheers!
@@MotorSailingforOldDudes Hello Lord Dude. Many thanks for your kind remarks. I most certainly learned a lot about engines from my dear old dad (God Rest his soul). I remember as a young boy in the early 1950s, dad used to pick me up from school, and go back to work at the docks in London and take me aboard the various ships he was supervising engine works on. I used to end up down in the engine room with him, and he would point out the various aspects of the massive engines that drove those ships. Dad was formerly a Chief Engineer on the Orient Line boats (which was later amalgamated with the Pacific & Orient Line, to make the P& O) and Orient Line. Other ships he worked on whist a shore based Engineer were the Bibby Line (ss. Derbyshire, ss Worcestershire, Warwickshire et al). I remember all the names of the former Orient Line boats that the old man worked on and that we travelled on during the school holidays. I really miss him now and all the good times we had aboard those ships. When at home, I remember we had a little Austin A30 car back in 1952 that the old man bought new. One summer, he decided to decarbonise the engine. Dad and I worked on that engine together , and I remember using a "Lapping Stick" that was used to seat the valves. I was only about 6 years old at the time and I remember using a paste to seat the valves in the Head. He taught me a lot and dad was delighted when my son took an strong interest in becoming an Engineer. The old man used to put the kettle on when it was time for my lad to come home from school. The lad came home, said to me "Hello Dad, Goodbye Dad" and walked off to the Granny Flat in the back yard, where the two of them used to have long conversations. In the end, my lad did graduate as an Engineer from Swinburne Uni, and today he is an associate Director of Engineering with KPMG. He now lectures Naval personnel on HMAS Canberra and other naval vessels, and is presently in South Australia preparing for the Nuclear Subs when they eventually come. When I asked him what of work he did, he said he could not say anything other than he is a "SECRET SQUIRREL." His son Cameron has just been admitted to the Engineering Faculty at Swinburne to start his 5 year Engineering degree.. Sorry to put you to sleep here Lord Dude. I sometime get quite nostalgic when I think of my dad. Take care my friend.
I remember meeting Peter Brady racing moths out of Cleveland yacht club in the early 80’s, sold me the plans and the timber strips for my moth then ( i still have that boat). But the thing i remember about Peter at that time was how generous he was with his time to help a young kid keen to get into boat building. in the early 80’s he had the Scimitar on the drawing board and running out of a little shed in Lota. He is a very interesting chap. Great video Norm, thanks you for all your hard work putting these out.
Thanks Norm & Bruce, awesome boat! Its always great for ideas etc seeing other peoples setups. Such a credit to those that build from scratch! Plus, we're a bit of a fan of the Brady design haha 😉😉
How long has Bruce been at the Well.? I lived there from 1987-2009 and used go down the Esplanade as a mate had his just up the road and yes we worked on boats Norm.
hi Norm and Bruce What affect did or do the Bulbs have on the boat and why would you after market fit them, p:s a mate has fitted one to and old bulls cruiser down on the lakes
At displacement speed for a full displacement mono hull . 1.34 times water line length in feet equals hull speed in knots . Cats due to their narrow hulls cheat this rule slightly . Peter Brady calls this hull design displaning Malcom Tennantt was another kiwi using this concept . longer hull faster hull speed adding bulbs lengthen the water line. It can also add buoyancy at the bow helping sea keeping in a narrow cat with fine bows .
I always pull out my weekly spending money out once a week...can even help with saving as you get to see what you still have.....plus if companies don't take cash then go somewhere that does.... boycott simple
Arguably the most interesting and absorbing dudes video to date.
Thanks dude.
Your a legend Bruce, everybody needs a Bruce mate!
Yep Everyone does.
A delightful conversation, a boat like this would be perfect for PNG tropical waters
Bruce built it for travel in the Gulf and expaditions to The Kimberly.
WOW. Bruce reminds me of my dad (I am a lot older than Bruce) but he embodies all the wisdom and Engineering skills that my father possessed. Dad was a Marine Engineer, and finished his time in Australia at the Commonwealth Government Engine Works where they rebuilt many a *Napier Deltic* engine that was fitted to the Old *PRINCESS OF TASMANIA.* The old man ended his days as Superintendent Marine Engineer. Bruce has a trait that my dad had. They were and are both innovative men. If he were working on a car and did not have a tool to access a part on the vehicle, he made one. Bruce I believe is the kind of chap who would do the same. Excellent synopsis Lord Dude, and I look forward to more vids like this. Cheers!
Thanks Angus. You must have learned a lot from your dad.
Cheers dude.
@@MotorSailingforOldDudes Hello Lord Dude. Many thanks for your kind remarks. I most certainly learned a lot about engines from my dear old dad (God Rest his soul). I remember as a young boy in the early 1950s, dad used to pick me up from school, and go back to work at the docks in London and take me aboard the various ships he was supervising engine works on. I used to end up down in the engine room with him, and he would point out the various aspects of the massive engines that drove those ships. Dad was formerly a Chief Engineer on the Orient Line boats (which was later amalgamated with the Pacific & Orient Line, to make the P& O) and Orient Line. Other ships he worked on whist a shore based Engineer were the Bibby Line (ss. Derbyshire, ss Worcestershire, Warwickshire et al). I remember all the names of the former Orient Line boats that the old man worked on and that we travelled on during the school holidays. I really miss him now and all the good times we had aboard those ships. When at home, I remember we had a little Austin A30 car back in 1952 that the old man bought new. One summer, he decided to decarbonise the engine. Dad and I worked on that engine together , and I remember using a "Lapping Stick" that was used to seat the valves. I was only about 6 years old at the time and I remember using a paste to seat the valves in the Head. He taught me a lot and dad was delighted when my son took an strong interest in becoming an Engineer. The old man used to put the kettle on when it was time for my lad to come home from school. The lad came home, said to me "Hello Dad, Goodbye Dad" and walked off to the Granny Flat in the back yard, where the two of them used to have long conversations. In the end, my lad did graduate as an Engineer from Swinburne Uni, and today he is an associate Director of Engineering with KPMG. He now lectures Naval personnel on HMAS Canberra and other naval vessels, and is presently in South Australia preparing for the Nuclear Subs when they eventually come. When I asked him what of work he did, he said he could not say anything other than he is a "SECRET SQUIRREL." His son Cameron has just been admitted to the Engineering Faculty at Swinburne to start his 5 year Engineering degree.. Sorry to put you to sleep here Lord Dude. I sometime get quite nostalgic when I think of my dad. Take care my friend.
I remember meeting Peter Brady racing moths out of Cleveland yacht club in the early 80’s, sold me the plans and the timber strips for my moth then ( i still have that boat). But the thing i remember about Peter at that time was how generous he was with his time to help a young kid keen to get into boat building. in the early 80’s he had the Scimitar on the drawing board and running out of a little shed in Lota. He is a very interesting chap. Great video Norm, thanks you for all your hard work putting these out.
No probs dude. Next week we visit Peter for a look at a very interesting design and build he is about to embark on.
Thanks Norm & Bruce, awesome boat! Its always great for ideas etc seeing other peoples setups. Such a credit to those that build from scratch!
Plus, we're a bit of a fan of the Brady design haha 😉😉
I'll bet Dudes. Peter does design noice boats.
Hi Norm it's great to have good mate's like Bruce, Look's like a beautiful well kept boat.👌
It sure is dude.
Very good video, thank you Norm and Bruce :)
Our pleasure dude. Thanks for watching.
Nice boat.
It sure is dude.
Great video - thanks Norm and thank you Bruce.
Thanks dude for watching.
Beautiful boat thanks Brucey
You bet dude.
Nice boat mate, good all rounder 😊
Thanks dude. 👍
Great guys. Thankyou
Our pleasure Peter. Thanks for watching.
Beautiful boat,
It sure is dude.
Great boat,fantastic economy,I think we are going to need bigger engine mounts👍⚓️
They have been modified dude. Much bigger.
How long has Bruce been at the Well.? I lived there from 1987-2009 and used go down the Esplanade as a mate had his just up the road and yes we worked on boats Norm.
Bruce has been here for quite a while. The Well is still a cruisy little village
Id love to come help out as crew, company, or just help (and a mini-vacation) ha!
Sounds like you need to trade the motor home for a boat dude.
@@MotorSailingforOldDudes I know!
hi Norm and Bruce What affect did or do the Bulbs have on the boat and why would you after market fit them, p:s a mate has fitted one to and old bulls cruiser down on the lakes
At displacement speed for a full displacement mono hull .
1.34 times water line length in feet equals hull speed in knots .
Cats due to their narrow hulls cheat this rule slightly . Peter Brady calls this hull design displaning Malcom Tennantt was another kiwi using this concept .
longer hull faster hull speed adding bulbs lengthen the water line.
It can also add buoyancy at the bow helping sea keeping in a narrow cat with fine bows .
opps thats
1.34 times the square root of water line length in feet equals hull speed in knots .
Added the bulbs for more buoyancy up fwd. after filling in chines down aft.
They did the trick dude.
bright diy-er
Very bright dude.
I always pull out my weekly spending money out once a week...can even help with saving as you get to see what you still have.....plus if companies don't take cash then go somewhere that does.... boycott simple
Sounds good Dude.
👍🇦🇺🦘Thanks Norm , special thanks for Bruce and his time.
No probs dude.