⛵️How to build an Aluminum Sailboat Stronger, Faster and Cheaper? Ep.328

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This week we explain the difference between the method of construction of our new boat, Strongall, and a tradicional aluminum framed boat. We explain about the advantages of building a metal boat using this interesting method, that was the main reason why we choose to work with Meta Yachts.
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  • @danaskubic2145
    @danaskubic2145Ай бұрын

    Next week I want to see you at the launch of Yaba! You introduced us to both, Ben and MP three years ago, a very successful rebuild channel. Thank you for that and thanks for sharing your new journey.

  • @dreamchaser9569

    @dreamchaser9569

    Ай бұрын

    Yaba is looking fantastic they have done a magnificent job

  • @hallowther9735
    @hallowther9735Ай бұрын

    Thank you Duca for elaborating on why you and Roberta chose Meta. In the explanation of methods you have not only educated your subscribers but , brought us along on the journey of your own evaluation and ultimate decision. Thanks again. All the best, Hal

  • @oleran4569
    @oleran4569Ай бұрын

    Good job Professor Duca! One proof of understanding of a subject is the ability to explain it to one's grandmother. I believe your explanation is grandmother approved.

  • @danlee2041
    @danlee2041Ай бұрын

    As a trade school instructor I'd say you are doing just fine in your explanation between the 2 types of construction. You should title this video "Hull construction 101". You are terrific at explaining your trade. Love your videos and look forward to them every week!

  • @scottmcclintock3942
    @scottmcclintock3942Ай бұрын

    EXCELLENT explaining the design and the why of it. While I enjoyed the sailing portion of you channel, it is the construction and engineering that I find most entertaining. Enjoy the process of building both your new home and your new family.

  • @davidnichols147
    @davidnichols147Ай бұрын

    Roberta glowing with motherhood and we are so thankful! Love the workshop.

  • @OddLifeCrafting

    @OddLifeCrafting

    Ай бұрын

    🥰

  • @JayL781
    @JayL781Ай бұрын

    Man she's glowing it's so amazing congratulations once again just remember it takes a village to raise a child and your English is amazing I remember when I first was watching you guys you had a lot of trouble and now it's perfectly flowing❤

  • @wannabe_sailor_777smith6
    @wannabe_sailor_777smith6Ай бұрын

    Duca, you are a lucky man. Roberta is the sweetest and cutest lady ever. To convince a woman today to live a nomadic lifestyle like this, you better hold on to her. Duca is pretty awesome fellow as well.

  • @Leib33
    @Leib33Ай бұрын

    One of the few channels that are a pain to watch....because my face muscles get a thorough workout from smiling from beginning to end! Thank you Duca and Roberta!

  • @DYoung-vt8pq
    @DYoung-vt8pqАй бұрын

    Love you guys! So excited for you to start both the van & the boat build. Be well. ❤

  • @OddLifeCrafting

    @OddLifeCrafting

    Ай бұрын

    🥰

  • @ajnasreddin
    @ajnasreddinАй бұрын

    I have to say your English has come a long way from your days when you started this channel.

  • @steveparonns493
    @steveparonns49324 күн бұрын

    You are doing a great job explaining the process of the new sail boat construction, I’ve been following your journey since the shipping container home and enjoyed everything you both put your mind to. Keep the videos coming and I will certainly keep watching.

  • @randocool
    @randocoolАй бұрын

    This is very important information about how your boat is made. Now I can understand that the interior is easier to build. Thank you for your videos.👍👍

  • @josepecanocano1587
    @josepecanocano1587Ай бұрын

    FELICIDADES por el proyecto , se os ver tan ilusionados y contando la construcción con tanta pasión, ya tengo ganas de ver su construcción y mas ganas veros ya navegando, saludos desde MALAGA ESPAÑA

  • @CapitalVideo
    @CapitalVideoАй бұрын

    Your new workshop looks as clean and functional as an operating theatre and I'm certain that you will doing a number of operations in it over the coming months and years. Well done Duca and to Roberta for her wisely reduced support.

  • @user-nx5cg6in8o
    @user-nx5cg6in8oАй бұрын

    I think Duca is as excited about his workshop as he is about the boat! Not really but I can tell he’s proud of his accomplishment !

  • @MrAvonjet
    @MrAvonjetАй бұрын

    Love the design! Also the explanation was perfect sir !

  • @DonFarmer-hq5sw
    @DonFarmer-hq5swАй бұрын

    One small detail for the workbench, that little toe space under the bench is where the dropped tools 🛠️ will go. Some kind of stick will be helpful to retrieve anything and everything that goes back there 😊❤

  • @lesnicholson3578
    @lesnicholson3578Ай бұрын

    Great job explaining to us. Thanks again from Kentucky ✌️😎

  • @cougarnorge
    @cougarnorgeАй бұрын

    Dear Roberta and Duca, firstly - congratulations on your baby on the way - secondly, I am really impressed with the knowledge you have acquired to build a new boat. I find it extremely interesting to listen to your explanations Duca. I wish you both, or should I say all three, good luck with the project and I will follow you every Sunday. All the best from Mr Bengt Sandgren/Norway

  • @88TRUNKBACK
    @88TRUNKBACKАй бұрын

    Kreg is based right here in my home town, glad they came on board

  • @steveraleigh100
    @steveraleigh100Күн бұрын

    I have workshop envy. Nicely done sir.

  • @OddLifeCrafting

    @OddLifeCrafting

    Күн бұрын

    😁

  • @ronaldgaudet9290
    @ronaldgaudet9290Ай бұрын

    you guys are on a amazing journey

  • @user-uw4ch8qr5e
    @user-uw4ch8qr5eАй бұрын

    Outstanding small workshop design. Great explanation of your boat hull construction!

  • @patmoreau1380
    @patmoreau1380Ай бұрын

    That was a great explanation of how your boat is being built. Stainless steel is hard to weld, but the one you showed was perfect. Wow, so happy for you guys.👍

  • @ianyoung9837
    @ianyoung9837Ай бұрын

    Duca's explanation was very good. English is my first, so well done for teaching us this in your second language! Roberta, your English is also very good.

  • @fredericruiz-ramon9897
    @fredericruiz-ramon9897Ай бұрын

    I though t your explanations on the two boat building methods were excellent. Thanks!

  • @garywinslow2973
    @garywinslow2973Ай бұрын

    Roberta: Dise Finally e tambem "FINALMENTE" com sotaque brasileiro. Parabens!

  • @morychok11
    @morychok11Ай бұрын

    Очень интересная и крепкая лодка!!! Удачи))))!!!

  • @bkvdpw
    @bkvdpwАй бұрын

    Love the outfitting of the workshop . . . especially the Sika cabinet!! :) I'm getting to refit an RV and will be looking into Sika products because of you. You're a wonderful brand ambassador.

  • @IU-Uber
    @IU-UberАй бұрын

    great explanation, and I understood all of it. love the science side of it.

  • @usabayermicha6178
    @usabayermicha6178Ай бұрын

    very interesting episode about the hull. Learned a lot!

  • @davidclark409
    @davidclark409Ай бұрын

    Awesome workshop!! Have fun!!!

  • @phillo1818
    @phillo1818Ай бұрын

    Pareceu-me perfeitamente claro! Cela m'a semblé parfaitement clair, passez une bonne semaine à tous!

  • @sheerluckholmes5468
    @sheerluckholmes5468Ай бұрын

    Mmmmmm ... new workshop, nice. Lookit all the containers of Ducaflex up there on the shelf.

  • @RussellBaxter-gp2yy
    @RussellBaxter-gp2yyАй бұрын

    Being following you both since the reconditioning of Odd. Duca your command of the English language is fantastic. Thank for the explanation on the two types of construction very well explained and ease of understanding. Looking forward to the next installment.👍

  • @rohantherockwiththerocketh7871
    @rohantherockwiththerocketh7871Ай бұрын

    Very cool, having a much thicker hull plating especially if using a double hull containing floatation material like foam makes a lot of sense to me! I found your explanation of the mechanics of the chimes informative. You've done a great job with the workshop, it looks really good. Have a ripper you guys!

  • @marialinakeil8257
    @marialinakeil8257Ай бұрын

    Excelente Trabalho Duca.Adorei sua oficina.Um grande beijo aos dois.Sempre sucesso⚓⛵⚓⛵💖💖

  • @dongeiger4500
    @dongeiger4500Ай бұрын

    I’m glad you chose to stronger thicker material to build your boat with. No more fear of whales or shipping containers, a real threat sinking your boat. You made a good decision!

  • @bluemu
    @bluemuАй бұрын

    Great to see what you're doing. We have a StrongAl power catamaran and love the method too. We also visited the factory before covid but were unable to see inside, so it was good to see your video and your excellent explanation.

  • @mspete7182
    @mspete7182Ай бұрын

    grats on the family addition, i see your boat building to be a new line of watercraft for the world, your globale set up could catch on like a VW beatle. i belive you have a handle on this so build it for all of us, so i can sail like you, all weather all latitudes, carry on and put the wind in your hair.

  • @jamesvanian5524
    @jamesvanian5524Ай бұрын

    A terrific workshop guy's. Perfection. Duca you have a way with words when explaining things to make everything very understandable. Keep well and safe. James.

  • @thommeyer6356
    @thommeyer6356Ай бұрын

    Great explanation Duca and wonderful job on the workshop. You two look very happy! Be well!!! 😎❤👍

  • @gardenrailroadingjointhefu3379
    @gardenrailroadingjointhefu3379Ай бұрын

    So excited to see your new boat start to be formed! Also looking forward to seeing your new Van Home being created!

  • @andersholmstrom3571
    @andersholmstrom3571Ай бұрын

    Very nice workshop😊

  • @gillesgomez3091
    @gillesgomez3091Ай бұрын

    I did not know about this construction method, but it is very interesting. Well explained Duca 👍 And congratulations for the workshop. I wish I have the same to work on my boat!

  • @dennispatrick4999
    @dennispatrick4999Ай бұрын

    Interesting that you guys, Plucky, SV Delos are all building Aluminum boats.

  • @SteifWood
    @SteifWoodАй бұрын

    Learned a lot from this video so thx Duka & Roberta. Cool to see the two sides of alu-thoughts: plastic vs elastic. Like Freedom/Delos vs Odd (wonder what Noah is doing?) Will be interesting if they one day in the future are able to test/compare the two methods.

  • @th-zd4oj
    @th-zd4ojАй бұрын

    Very good explanation

  • @lentongrovetrust5201
    @lentongrovetrust5201Ай бұрын

    It is sad that the workshop is a temporary structure, it is a work of art, well done Duca.

  • @justthink5854
    @justthink5854Ай бұрын

    very well explained!

  • @allenclark1914
    @allenclark1914Ай бұрын

    Wow,,, awesome video,, Duca. You did your homework about the different styles of boats, Thank you for explaining your choice of construction and why.

  • @billmandaue2168
    @billmandaue2168Ай бұрын

    You will need a leaf blower because the first time you make sawdust, you will need to clean the workshop out. Otherwise, the sawdust will overwhelm you. The easiest way to do that will be to blow everything out through the front doors, and then sweep it off the floor in front of the workshop. It will also show you where you need to secure things you don't want blown away.

  • @harrisonandrew
    @harrisonandrewАй бұрын

    Duca, your explanations were very clear. Nice job.

  • @kiweekeith
    @kiweekeithАй бұрын

    Thanks for a Wonderfully Explained Presentation of the Two Methods of Construction ... I found it Super Informative .... Best to You Both + ..... :-) :-) :-) .... Keep well, So looking forward to the Boat Build .... Cheers to ALL from ChCh, NZ

  • @arremsea
    @arremseaАй бұрын

    Nice articulation. I learned a lot from this vid.

  • @4437RR
    @4437RRАй бұрын

    Very well explained, especially with clarifying subtitles. ✏

  • @DavidTablet-nt8qy
    @DavidTablet-nt8qyАй бұрын

    Excellent work on your work shop, congrats on baby, looking forward to boat build, thanks and bless you 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @MrP1.01
    @MrP1.01Ай бұрын

    Nice working area guys - have a good one

  • @lovingcars
    @lovingcarsАй бұрын

    Very interesting, looks aluminium is the way to go. Your friends on Parlay had another mishap where a part of their starboard bow lifted. Looks like Delos might also be contemplating a metal boat.

  • @jeremybressler2225
    @jeremybressler2225Ай бұрын

    Great job !!! Exited to see your boat come to fruition.

  • @robertlaird6746
    @robertlaird6746Ай бұрын

    Yes, Roberta is correct about chines on a mono hull but not a catamaran. Many river jet boats are built like your new boat is being built and then they add stringers to protect the hull from getting bent because they usually hit rocks in the river and don't want to completely destroy the boat after the first rock hit.

  • @raireva4689
    @raireva4689Ай бұрын

    I am impressed🎉

  • @AlexKall
    @AlexKallАй бұрын

    Very nice workshop, well done!

  • @johnhender8032
    @johnhender8032Ай бұрын

    Very clear!

  • @chipmiller9074
    @chipmiller9074Ай бұрын

    Is very impressive 😊

  • @Birkguitars
    @BirkguitarsАй бұрын

    So I have exactly the same set of files in my workshop. Spent today fitting a vice to my interim workbench which I will be using to build my forever bench. I feel that Duca and I are brothers in sawdust.

  • @stevenrobinson9600
    @stevenrobinson9600Ай бұрын

    Duca, lay your planes on their sides, that way you protect the blade from damage.

  • @robertlemoine3500
    @robertlemoine3500Ай бұрын

    All the best to you , thank you for sharing your experience .

  • @avisseclaude6823
    @avisseclaude6823Ай бұрын

    Merci pour cette vidéo! Qui m’intéresse énormément à partir de la 12ème minute 😉 Hâte de voir la prochaine vidéo … Bonne suite à vous (dans quelle vidéo présentez vous le plan de votre futur voilier svp ?)

  • @marcvanbiesbroeck7276
    @marcvanbiesbroeck7276Ай бұрын

    Once again, a very interesting video. Really clear also.

  • @jeremyallard7015
    @jeremyallard7015Ай бұрын

    Hi Guys, I hope you're both well, I would always prefer a thicker plate design to a framed one. I am so pleased that she will be a Hard Chine too. I guess that the TOF is easier to measure on the welds, with an unframed construction. If I was designing a boat using your method, I would insert various conduits with wire pulling tapes included. Deus te abencoi.

  • @Sailor_Greg
    @Sailor_GregАй бұрын

    I've sailed on a few hard chined steel boats and they are slooooooow. Has the designer given you speed figures? Great video! Ben watching since he start of the steel refit. Great content! Keep it up!

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    @waynewhite4667Ай бұрын

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  • @harrelremmer5424
    @harrelremmer5424Ай бұрын

    another great adventure

  • @minneprins3199
    @minneprins3199Ай бұрын

    Cool this project, you are really in the beginning. Yaba is at the end of the build…. Curious to see how you can keep you and Yaba connected 😊. Is it going to be when you end they will start a new one? 😅

  • @OddLifeCrafting

    @OddLifeCrafting

    Ай бұрын

    hehehe We are always connected thanks to whatsapp hehehehe 🥰 And we will definitely visit them eventually

  • @commoncents9417
    @commoncents9417Ай бұрын

    You guys should have been there to see Yaba launch! Thank you for introducing me to them

  • @klazyy641
    @klazyy641Ай бұрын

    Great episode---love the pic of the mom-to-be just glowing with her new baby "loot". I'm still trying to figure out what in the blue blazes a "chine" is. . . .hmmmm, like a mini-keel? Your workshop is awesome and will remain so until the first moment that you use it, lol. Then the neatness goes out the window and dust, scraps, etc. get under the workbenches, in corners, and underfoot. Such is the life of a workman, eh? But the beauty and functionality still remains!

  • @clivestainlesssteelwomble7665

    @clivestainlesssteelwomble7665

    Ай бұрын

    A Chine is a sharp edged change in angle between the hull plates ...eg between the sides and bottom plates, a lot of traditional monohulls have curves all along the hull but power boats that plane need sharp chines and sometimes chine strips to throw the water passing under the hull out without dragging on the sides. Modern sailing vessels use chines because they give a more regular interior space and use twin rudders so the chine a bit like a keel gives more bite when heeled over. 🧙🏼‍♂️

  • @klazyy641

    @klazyy641

    Ай бұрын

    yhanks----makes sense.@@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665

  • @loco0351
    @loco0351Ай бұрын

    Great looking shop and about time we got a finally !! lol🤣

  • @tombrown8428
    @tombrown8428Ай бұрын

    Good explanation.

  • @dindinha86
    @dindinha86Ай бұрын

    Que capricho a oficina🤩🙌👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 coisa mais linda👌🥰 E muito massa a explicação das diferenças dos barcos com alumínio mais grosso e mais finos👌show!

  • @gardenrailroadingjointhefu3379
    @gardenrailroadingjointhefu3379Ай бұрын

    Very cool!

  • @petercroft9895
    @petercroft98956 күн бұрын

    Pretty much exactly like the metal version of a stitch and glue plywood, where developable panels form the shape of the hull. Looks much smarter than that mess of tack welds and impossible to clean corners in that other boat.

  • @johnmayer3433
    @johnmayer3433Ай бұрын

    I agree w/ your arguments for thicker plates and less frames. But I wonder why yards like KM boatbuilders in the Netherlands don't build boats your way. Price of Strongall? Customers insisting on round bilges?

  • @vraymond108
    @vraymond108Ай бұрын

    I have two Meta aluminum Strongall boats and one heavy duty but traditional framed aluminum boat. The welding from Meta is exceptionally good. The one boat is great but not exceptional ie wavy sheets and obvious welding concerns with heat.

  • @rafaelcodina157
    @rafaelcodina157Ай бұрын

    buena explicacion profesor

  • @artsmith1611
    @artsmith1611Ай бұрын

    Very clear

  • @webheadusa9377
    @webheadusa9377Ай бұрын

    Duca's Workshop! Well-organized, fully equipped. Looks really good. Meanwhile, Roberta, how are you doing? :¬) Webhead USA

  • @Lucian_pic
    @Lucian_picАй бұрын

    Muy buen episodio!

  • @bebopperbott1517
    @bebopperbott1517Ай бұрын

    Well Done essays

  • @mauriciopisani9398
    @mauriciopisani9398Ай бұрын

    Bem interessante entender as diferenças. Mandaram bem. Abs do Vel. Baco.

  • @OddLifeCrafting

    @OddLifeCrafting

    Ай бұрын

    ☺️

  • @dcallan812
    @dcallan812Ай бұрын

    Nice, some boat content. 2x👍

  • @jensolemiang
    @jensolemiangАй бұрын

    Your explanation on the Strongall concept is excellent, thank you. Isn’t it the same building method Alubat is now using on their new Owni boats, like the 370? If the patent is from around 1970 I guess it has run out.

  • @sergiohespanha4118
    @sergiohespanha4118Ай бұрын

    Sobre o casco, explicação claríssima! Não sei se não prestei a devida atenção e perdi, então pergunto: entre as alternativas quina x caverna, como fica a comparação no consumo do material? O alumínio terá um custo por peso (consumido), ou o tipo de fábrica na forma (perfis diversos, chapas) influencia (suponho que sim)? Considerando que um veleiro não é somente casco, e as outras questões relacionadas à estrutura (esqueleto e fechamento x fechamento estrutural), como a fixação de tudo o que se agrega (acima e abaixo do convés: mastro, estais, motor etc) que cobrarão medidas de reforço estrutural mais pontual ou linear, o que é mais coerente/compatível com um esqueleto estrutural do que com superfícies ‘estruturalmente difusas’. Chapa grossa num esqueleto seria a combinação do melhor nas duas alternativas? Arcando com peso e custo maiores?

  • @ks_hunter7327
    @ks_hunter7327Ай бұрын

    You’re definitely educated designers now that you are experienced.

  • @charleshuguley9323
    @charleshuguley9323Ай бұрын

    Beautiful workshop! I wonder: do you have a dust removal system?

  • @patcasey984
    @patcasey984Ай бұрын

    Good strong work bench but the top of your vice should be flush with the work surfacce.

  • @alwinbucher6599
    @alwinbucher6599Ай бұрын

    Great video! I'm curious how the strongall method of construction affects the weight of the boat? Those plates look heavy!

  • @southerneruk
    @southernerukАй бұрын

    No problem with me, I already know, like I will be applying the same method as your new boat, but I will be having a double chime

  • @rayb3117
    @rayb3117Ай бұрын

    I guess the method of construction is up to the person who is having the boat built. There are pros and cons to both methods.