Tom Keffer
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I'm in awe of the energy and talent of the kid. Was I like that when I was his age? I doubt it.
A big project!
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I'm in awe of the energy and talent of the kid. Was I like that when I was his age? I doubt it.
TheDragon
Super Anarchist
I'm starting to believe he can do it. He's clearly willing to work hard, and clearly knows what he is doing.
Raked Aft\\
Super Anarchist
relative to the budget, it's concerning that he's cringing over the cost of the first piece of new wood.
There's a lot more to buy...
There's a lot more to buy...
Was trying to figure out the total time from start to finish for that scarf, but it had to be a good 60-100 hours of work from chainsaw to fit.
Such a cool project to follow along with. Reminds me a bit of this kid who built a roundhouse out of logs and cob. Similarly gigantic project for what is essentially one person. He actually finished it, too! I've been following along since the beginning and Leo's videos have me just as excited to watch. He's building a hydro generator right now which is also a really cool project. All very well documented.
Such a cool project to follow along with. Reminds me a bit of this kid who built a roundhouse out of logs and cob. Similarly gigantic project for what is essentially one person. He actually finished it, too! I've been following along since the beginning and Leo's videos have me just as excited to watch. He's building a hydro generator right now which is also a really cool project. All very well documented.
Raked Aft\\
Super Anarchist
Granted, just that a $6k bump to the budget shouldn't be surprise to the project.
there are going to be many more unexpected expenses down the road.
TheDragon
Super Anarchist
I'm surprised he's not getting more volunteer help. Given the number of sailors in the NW and the interest in wooden boats, there should be people clamoring to help, especially in the winter when they can't do much sailing. Then again, I tried to interest my stepson who lives in Seattle to go over and help, but not so far. Sadly I live in the midwest, so I'll send along $100 instead, making my viewing of his videos worth $7 each so far, with viewing prices decreasing until I ante up again.
Aaron vs Sailing
New member
This reminds me of another great project. You guys seen any of Acorn to Arabella?
Couple of guys building a Ingrid 38...and actually starting from the point of cutting down trees and milling their own lumber. They just poured a 4.5 ton lead ballast keel the other day...
Couple of guys building a Ingrid 38...and actually starting from the point of cutting down trees and milling their own lumber. They just poured a 4.5 ton lead ballast keel the other day...
billy backstay
Backstay, never bought a suit, never went to Vegas
9,000 pound keel on a 38 footer? Talk about a freakin' Lead Mine!!
MauiPunter
Will sail for food
Who thought molten lead into a plywood case was a good idea?
LB 15
Cunt
Sail4beer
Super Anarchist
Will they survive the lead poisoning?
hobot
Super Anarchist
Sequim Wa. (where the boat and shop are located) is not very conveniently/centrally located.
Wow. Have to see the latest video. Leo travels back to Cornwall to work on a traditional build and tours a previous build that he contributed to. Absolutely gorgeous. This guy is one hard working MF. I have no doubt he will complete Tally Ho and enjoy the journey along the way.
southerncross
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Raked Aft\\
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As much as i respect what Leo is doing, i have concerns for this project...
So far he has acquired some tools, a nice piece of keel lumber and done a fair amount of demo.
He is now back home doing basically odd boat working jobs for some addl cash to keep his project going.
If you've done boat restoration work for a yard, I have, you know the pay is paltry at best.
i think he needs to do a reality check on the finish cost of this project and make some hard decisions. Demolition is cheap.
It's when you start putting things back together that things get more expensive than you think.
I somehow thought this kid was a trustafarian when i first saw his vids...
So far he has acquired some tools, a nice piece of keel lumber and done a fair amount of demo.
He is now back home doing basically odd boat working jobs for some addl cash to keep his project going.
If you've done boat restoration work for a yard, I have, you know the pay is paltry at best.
i think he needs to do a reality check on the finish cost of this project and make some hard decisions. Demolition is cheap.
It's when you start putting things back together that things get more expensive than you think.
I somehow thought this kid was a trustafarian when i first saw his vids...