Building an Aluminum Sailboat Pt 1 - From Plans to Plates to Assembly | EP 218

Have you ever dreamed of building a custom aluminum sailboat? Follow along with the building of our custom aluminium Enksail Orion 49, Distant Shores IV. In this episode we explain the process of taking our design from plans to plates to assembly - the engineering, cutting of aluminum plates and assembly strategy for the hull using on location footage, interviews and time-lapse video.
00:00 Episode summary
00:22 Show theme
00:40 Boat building town of Makkum NL
02:19 Interview with Willem-Jan v/d Vegte, KB Alufrees, creation of cutting files
04:55 How aluminum plates are cut for building an aluminium sailboat hull
05:32 Nesting drawings and marking of aluminum plates
07:39 Environmental benefits of aluminum boats
09:10 Rolling curvature into aluminum plates
10:24 Interview with engineer, Paul Wester, Wester Naval Architects
12:19 Conclusion
#aluminumboat #sailboat #aluminium #boatbuilding #timelapse
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Special Thanks to:
Enksail Yachts - gebrvanenkhuizen.nl/?lang=en
Satellite Yacht Design - www.yacht-design.nl/
KB Alubouw - www.kbalubouw.nl
KB Alufrees - kbalufrees.nl
Equipment:
Pantaenius Yacht Insurance: www.pantaenius.com/uk-en/?adi...
BRNKL Yacht Security & Monitoring: www.brnkl.io/
Brunton’s Propellers: www.bruntonspropellers.com/
Elvstrøm Sails: elvstromsails.com
Seldén Mast / Furlex: www.seldenmast.com/​
Lewmar: www.lewmar.com/
Raymarine: www.raymarine.com/
Scanstrut: www.scanstrut.com/
Navionics Charts: www.navionics.com/
GN Espace Galley Systems: www.gn-espace.com
Highfield Classic Inflatable: www.highfieldboats.com
MG Energy Systems (lithium batteries): www.mgenergysystems.eu/
Oceanskies Yacht Registration: www.oceanskies.com/yachts/
Gebroeders van Enkhuizen Boatbuilders - gebrvanenkhuizen.nl/?lang=en
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About
Paul and Sheryl Shard are award-winning travel documentary television producers and videographers who have been cruising internationally since 1989 documenting their global adventures for television, social media, in books and sailing publications. They have sailed over 110,000 nm including 9 ocean crossings and are the producers and presenters of the Distant Shores sailing adventure TV series which is broadcast to 47 million households in 24 languages around the world (AWE, Nautical Channel, ACCTV, ShineTV). Through their TV programs, KZread videos, articles/blogs and popular cruising seminars, the Shards help anyone dreaming of setting sail to get out on the water and experience their own adventure safely and comfortably.
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  • @geezenslaw
    @geezenslaw2 жыл бұрын

    Paul & Sheryl: never to disappoint. I found this to be an amazing vid of not only 'ship' building but aluminum 'ship' building. Of all your boats this one isn't a sailboat. It's a Ship...! I worked in a few shipyards years ago in Norway so I have a good understanding of the process... Impressive and looking forward to more... Fair Winds...

  • @Cptnbond
    @Cptnbond Жыл бұрын

    I would definitely like to see more from the building and the techniques used by the yard and its employees, simply because very little is found on YT related to pleasure boats. So, please more, it would likely promote, and I know that many yachters seriously consider a new sailboat in aluminum for some high latitude or around the world adventures. Not everybody goes the big catamaran and barbeques in the sun route. Cheers.

  • @torsacci
    @torsacci Жыл бұрын

    Great video. There are not enough of these types of videos that actually show the how and why its done. I would love to see all the stages with technical details. The more details the better but I am sure that can be very time consuming for you and not everyone likes to geek out on the technical stuff. Thanks for the video.

  • @DistantShoresTV

    @DistantShoresTV

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Will do! We WILL make a number of these technical videos. They are somewhat time-consuming but its fun work. Amongst other things I have purchased Rhino and been doing design work myself on elements of the boat. We are glad you are enjoying it!

  • @giampaologiardina3203
    @giampaologiardina3203 Жыл бұрын

    Great video, as usually are your episodes! But this is special, please let us see, step by step, the entire construction of your new boat. BRAVO!!!

  • @DistantShoresTV

    @DistantShoresTV

    Жыл бұрын

    Will do! Yes we're working on more detailed updates! Coming soon...

  • @Reluctantaudiophile
    @Reluctantaudiophile Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Fascinating! Please do share more of these technical videos! Can’t wait to see how it progresses.

  • @DistantShoresTV

    @DistantShoresTV

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Mac! Will do!

  • @Psychobilly

    @Psychobilly

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed!! And ya pleased your entire audience by saying aluminum both their correct pronunciation! 🤣

  • @careylogan7639
    @careylogan7639 Жыл бұрын

    I love the Technical videos. Retired now but used to program and operate various CNC equipment. I also am proficient in Solid Works. This is what really interested me. Seeing the thousands of parts being cut and processed for assembly. The way the engineers simplified the manufacturing process amazes me. I think I will watch this video again.

  • @DistantShoresTV

    @DistantShoresTV

    Жыл бұрын

    We so appreciate this feedback! Thanks!

  • @KiwiSkipper
    @KiwiSkipper Жыл бұрын

    yup .. keep em coming. love to see it all come together

  • @zeilgenot
    @zeilgenot Жыл бұрын

    Great to see the progress!

  • @seahaul6225
    @seahaul6225 Жыл бұрын

    please keep them coming Paul! We are really enjoying learning how a modern aluminum boat is built.

  • @realestatevideographyllc1744
    @realestatevideographyllc1744 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video!!!!! I can't wait until the next one!!!!

  • @JustinBellingerTV
    @JustinBellingerTV Жыл бұрын

    Great technical video, fascinating process and some highly skilled folk involved. Can't wait to see the next one!

  • @ambas2001
    @ambas2001 Жыл бұрын

    Well documented , thank you. Hope you enjoy you new boat.

  • @leonardizsak6661
    @leonardizsak6661 Жыл бұрын

    This was great, please keep showing these types of videos. I love learning how your ship is being built.

  • @jackfletcher4175
    @jackfletcher4175 Жыл бұрын

    Please continue to share these videos. Thank you. It is new territory for most of us.

  • @koffibanan3099
    @koffibanan3099 Жыл бұрын

    Love the technical videos. Absolutely fascinating. All the best!!

  • @mosca3289
    @mosca3289 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing technology in the build process.

  • @davidzaharik5408
    @davidzaharik5408 Жыл бұрын

    That was fascinating.... thank you. I look forward to watching the progression as parts are brought together!

  • @JohnSmith-cx7zt
    @JohnSmith-cx7zt10 ай бұрын

    Great to revisit this video .

  • @gregeconomeier1476
    @gregeconomeier1476 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. I always enjoy a dive into the technical aspects of boating.

  • @hakubaholiday9006
    @hakubaholiday9006 Жыл бұрын

    Love the technical videos! Thank you for all your hard work.

  • @DistantShoresTV

    @DistantShoresTV

    Жыл бұрын

    Much appreciated!

  • @judybonner8682
    @judybonner8682 Жыл бұрын

    I am so glad you are posting again. I am just as anxious as y’all are to see you get back in a boat. I miss your adventures. I find the technical video interesting.

  • @svlamancha9877
    @svlamancha9877 Жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to following the build of your new yacht. 👍

  • @walterwinn2842
    @walterwinn2842 Жыл бұрын

    Please do more videos like this. This video was not long enough, I could have watched this all night.

  • @cammoxx
    @cammoxx Жыл бұрын

    Love these construction videos here

  • @torsenlabs21
    @torsenlabs21 Жыл бұрын

    There aren't enough technical videos about this topic, thank you for taking the time to produce these very informative peices. Thanks to your pursuit, you helped me decide to go with KM, keep up the amazing work!

  • @ralphedelbach
    @ralphedelbach Жыл бұрын

    Very well done. You provided a clear explanation how a modern company builds a yacht. Great job!

  • @propylaeen
    @propylaeen Жыл бұрын

    Best builders in the world! You did the right choice for material and the builder!

  • @rogerbayzand4455
    @rogerbayzand4455 Жыл бұрын

    Fascinating! It's amazing the advances that computerisation has made to the boat building industry. Holland has long been recognised as being in the forefront of aluminium yacht building, my Father was a yacht designer who traveled to Holland many time to see his work transformed from a blueprint to a finely crafted vessel. He spent most of his working life bent over a drawing board using a pencil, curves and draughting weights to fashion a good looking boat, the many calculations required were done with a slide rule, he would have been amazed at todays technology. Thanks for showing us the yard and we look forward to seeing the construction.

  • @chuckscheaffer3952
    @chuckscheaffer3952 Жыл бұрын

    Yes, more technical videos. Great to hear the experts explaining their craft. LOve how you respect the art and science and skills of the workers too. A tour of Makkum would also be fun.

  • @windmill1965
    @windmill1965 Жыл бұрын

    Very interesting to see this designing and building process. Hopefully you can share more about this.

  • @wilgipp4653
    @wilgipp4653 Жыл бұрын

    Spectacular! Very interesting. Love the technical. Thanks for posting. I have been watching your videos for at least 3 years now. All wonderful!

  • @DistantShoresTV

    @DistantShoresTV

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow, thanks Wil! Glad you're enjoying the channel!

  • @jacquesolwage5298
    @jacquesolwage5298 Жыл бұрын

    Very cool keep em coming

  • @feanor3876
    @feanor3876 Жыл бұрын

    This is amazing, thank you for sharing.

  • @jorbedo
    @jorbedo Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video, one of the best!

  • @TomFYouTube
    @TomFYouTube Жыл бұрын

    Loved the video! Please keep the build videos coming...

  • @johncollier608
    @johncollier608 Жыл бұрын

    Fabulous, another boat building channel discovered. I'll follow this with great interest and enjoyment, I'm sure. Thanks for sharing - From the UK.

  • @eyewipers
    @eyewipers Жыл бұрын

    Yes, more please! Really interesting.

  • @ABeriault
    @ABeriault Жыл бұрын

    Super fun to watch Cheers

  • @michaelvanwinkle7919
    @michaelvanwinkle7919 Жыл бұрын

    I have enjoyed these step-by-step design and construction videos. My ancestors are from Winkle, Hoorn and Gouda Holland, so I also enjoyed your walks and rides through the villages nearby.

  • @Bari_Khan_CEng_CMarEng
    @Bari_Khan_CEng_CMarEng Жыл бұрын

    Great video and insight

  • @mysterioanonymous3206
    @mysterioanonymous3206 Жыл бұрын

    wow this is amazing. yes please have the technical stuff on...

  • @FighterFred
    @FighterFred Жыл бұрын

    Fascinating, very high skilled companies.

  • @christopherboulet9807
    @christopherboulet9807 Жыл бұрын

    Keep them coming. It’s fascinating. Thanks 🤓

  • @MonkPetite
    @MonkPetite Жыл бұрын

    Keep them coming Paul.. this is so interesting!

  • @johnwaugh6518
    @johnwaugh6518 Жыл бұрын

    I agree with previous comments. This was fascinating ... more please!

  • @LuisGarciaQuinteiro
    @LuisGarciaQuinteiro Жыл бұрын

    Well explained! Very interesting

  • @esquire9445
    @esquire9445 Жыл бұрын

    I love this video series and I also love your design choice. I saw a video of the Orion design and I’m really excited to see how you get it customized for yourselves.

  • @EdmundRobinson
    @EdmundRobinson Жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to more episodes of this building series.

  • @SomeTechGuy666
    @SomeTechGuy666 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent content.

  • @pancakeflux
    @pancakeflux6 ай бұрын

    Just found you guys and am super interested in the process of building aluminum boats/cats. Thank you for sharing and thank the builders involved for being open!

  • @gunghoadventures871
    @gunghoadventures871 Жыл бұрын

    Totally awesome . 👍👍

  • @PrivateUsername
    @PrivateUsername Жыл бұрын

    Yes, more technical "how to build an aluminium yacht" content, please.

  • @davidc6510
    @davidc6510 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Distant Shores V is going to be amazing! Thanks for sharing!

  • @tanascar1
    @tanascar1 Жыл бұрын

    Love the technical videos!

  • @jorgeconcheyro
    @jorgeconcheyro Жыл бұрын

    Oh yes, Paul please keep producing these technical videos that I love ;). Cheers!!!!

  • @DistantShoresTV

    @DistantShoresTV

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jorge

  • @danielculpepper8772
    @danielculpepper8772 Жыл бұрын

    Very exciting!

  • @darz3
    @darz3 Жыл бұрын

    Yes please, more videos like this , fascinating

  • @DistantShoresTV

    @DistantShoresTV

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for this feedback!

  • @lancer2204
    @lancer2204 Жыл бұрын

    Great update!

  • @DistantShoresTV

    @DistantShoresTV

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you think so!

  • @SVParadigme20
    @SVParadigme20 Жыл бұрын

    Love the tech very inspiring!!

  • @laurenhansman3447
    @laurenhansman3447 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video. Keep them coming please.

  • @franciscomartinezzea8531
    @franciscomartinezzea8531 Жыл бұрын

    I'm a tech in process automation and I just loved this video. Kudos to your friends from the Netherlands. Amazing usage of tech advancements

  • @FredLivezey
    @FredLivezey Жыл бұрын

    Paul & Sheryl, I'm happy to see your new boat is now underway. Very exciting.

  • @DistantShoresTV

    @DistantShoresTV

    Жыл бұрын

    Us too Fred! Hi also to Marlen!

  • @redshifttrucking4537
    @redshifttrucking4537 Жыл бұрын

    Interesting content. Thanks.

  • @michaelfibiger-crossman2739
    @michaelfibiger-crossman2739 Жыл бұрын

    Yes very enjoyable to watch the detail. Thanks, Crazy Canuck

  • @bernardgendron4310
    @bernardgendron4310 Жыл бұрын

    Loved this video. Looking forward to see other technical issues: electrical isolation, steel/aluminum isolation, paint/bare aluminum, mechanical… keep them coming!

  • @louisvandermerwe6377
    @louisvandermerwe6377 Жыл бұрын

    Great video thanks

  • @JasonFilippi
    @JasonFilippi Жыл бұрын

    Great video! You've sparked my aluminum interest like never before! Dutch engineering and efficiency, very impressive. Looking forward to seeing more. Thx for the great production!

  • @DistantShoresTV

    @DistantShoresTV

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for the kind words Jason!

  • @alexeykozakevich5643
    @alexeykozakevich5643 Жыл бұрын

    Yes, I would like to see more technical details. Also I do understand that money and price is a confidential thing, but its still very interesting to know about the price :)

  • @leewahler3058
    @leewahler3058 Жыл бұрын

    This is the modern version of lofting a ship hull. Fascinating

  • @rickwilson3032
    @rickwilson3032 Жыл бұрын

    looks amazing.

  • @Quozl
    @Quozl Жыл бұрын

    Really enjoy these technical videos, keep them coming please and good luck with the build

  • @DistantShoresTV

    @DistantShoresTV

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @nexus42277
    @nexus42277 Жыл бұрын

    I really would love to see more of the process of building a aluminum ship. I hope I will see more videos in this style.

  • @TGoff-fz7yh
    @TGoff-fz7yh Жыл бұрын

    Really good build video. Thank you. Look forward to more.

  • @DistantShoresTV

    @DistantShoresTV

    Жыл бұрын

    More to come!

  • @davidbrunkow64
    @davidbrunkow64 Жыл бұрын

    This is fascinating stuff! Thanks for bringing us along.

  • @DistantShoresTV

    @DistantShoresTV

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed the video, David!

  • @richardp1522
    @richardp1522 Жыл бұрын

    Hi from Calgary. It is so interesting to see a boat constructed from a material other than fiberglass. The level of technology they are using to design and ultimately construct DS #5 is amazing. You must be thrilled to see the precision and level of quality KM uses to construct their boats, I can see why you chose KM. Bring on more videos like this one please. She's going to be an amazing vessel.

  • @nandosillamartinez26773
    @nandosillamartinez26773 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing shipyard construction methods!! Love it! Such an aluminium boat would be my dream too.... thanks for sharing this content, it's really very appreciated and we all boat lovers can learn a lot! Cheers!

  • @DistantShoresTV

    @DistantShoresTV

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it Nando!

  • @jeanhic
    @jeanhic Жыл бұрын

    Really interesting vid: thanks for sharing and please post more on the tech aspects of aluminum yacht building. Fair winds to both of you!

  • @rollinrock6696
    @rollinrock6696 Жыл бұрын

    Phenomenal!

  • @JohnSmith-cx7zt
    @JohnSmith-cx7zt Жыл бұрын

    Amazing boat building, the Dutch are truly the master boat builders of modern times.

  • @bill2292
    @bill2292 Жыл бұрын

    I love build videos! Please discuss the options and choices.

  • @lindacrabtree9790
    @lindacrabtree9790 Жыл бұрын

    I like these details!

  • @davidbuckley9209
    @davidbuckley9209 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tech! I am a boat CAD guy that has not done a boat this way, but I think it's amazing. Not many people know how to do it at the level the dutch do. Thanks for sharing it.

  • @simonhantler8062
    @simonhantler8062 Жыл бұрын

    coming along nicely. Orion 49 very good choice.

  • @billhellmers2739
    @billhellmers2739 Жыл бұрын

    Love the video!

  • @mybink
    @mybink Жыл бұрын

    Nice project and good for you to have these inside informations from the buildingcompany.

  • @UUBrahman
    @UUBrahman Жыл бұрын

    Nice editing on this video as you covered a lot of technical ground without losing the non-technical viewers. After viewing this I feel like I better understand how airplanes are built. Yes, that town is cute.

  • @DavidBrown-tt2lm
    @DavidBrown-tt2lm Жыл бұрын

    I just keep watching it. I love the printer head attached to the CNC machine for marking parts! Wowza!

  • @DistantShoresTV

    @DistantShoresTV

    Жыл бұрын

    You and me both! That CNC machine is mesmerizing.

  • @eduardgindin3763
    @eduardgindin3763 Жыл бұрын

    Fascinating!

  • @derekcrowe3999
    @derekcrowe3999 Жыл бұрын

    Really interesting, thank you!

  • @bobsails9750
    @bobsails9750 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Very interesting.

  • @mariuszkijowski2180
    @mariuszkijowski2180 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! Looking forward :)

  • @dennislindberg1436
    @dennislindberg1436 Жыл бұрын

    Its really interesting to follow your aluminum adventure! Thanks! / Dennis

  • @anaximender3648
    @anaximender3648 Жыл бұрын

    Great episode, interesting engineering & an exciting project.

  • @akbmunsell
    @akbmunsell Жыл бұрын

    Great video, like the technical

  • @DistantShoresTV

    @DistantShoresTV

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it Barry!

  • @dennisrobinson4588
    @dennisrobinson4588 Жыл бұрын

    Wow that’s seems like a lot of aluminum! It’s good to see progress in the build of your new boat! Hope all goes well. Looking forward to seeing you on the ocean. My sister and I are heading to the San Juan islands and Southeast Alaska next week. Good sailing and God bless.

  • @mr.ship099
    @mr.ship099 Жыл бұрын

    Great video 👍

  • @tcurdt
    @tcurdt Жыл бұрын

    I've subscribed to see more of the technical stuff!

  • @guntergrenner9127
    @guntergrenner9127 Жыл бұрын

    It is very interesting to see the technology behind such a boat. It would be nice to see more technical videos.

  • @lukequinn6195
    @lukequinn6195 Жыл бұрын

    Really interesting video looking forward to seeing more

  • @DistantShoresTV

    @DistantShoresTV

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it Luke!

  • @EuroNeuro
    @EuroNeuro Жыл бұрын

    Yes please, more videos like these. You even do some nifty graphics there. Very taken with building in aluminium just from this short video. So neat.

  • @DistantShoresTV

    @DistantShoresTV

    Жыл бұрын

    More to come! I have been enjoying the graphics. I got a 3D CAD program called Rhino and made my own model of the boat. Steep learning curve but lots of fun and it will come in handy!

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