I usually read comments before I react. Simply because I do not want to double them too much. So, yes the top looks great. But I want to highlight something else. You two are heroes you had a dream, but one so big, so daunting, that few would even consider taking it on. And yet, with every episode, we get to see that dream come true. I know there are often voices of gratitude to subscribers, people who like and comment, or even become patreons. But not on your channel. Sure, you did ask us to help grow you on KZread, but frankly, in my view you are already so big. And compared to other ship building or restoration channels. You are so modest. So just wanted to applaude you, but also maybe tell you being the good and modest guys (though I did see a reference to your channel as well in another strem) is not always the way to go. But it has to sit right with you you two. Anyway, I loved it again. Keep it up 😊

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Hey Gerben, thankyou so much once again! We always appreciate you fantastic comments here on KZread and Patreon. It’s really is so nice to hear all this, we are giving it a good red hot go as they say and everyday or atleast every video this dream is becoming more real. We are a good size channel and we are certainly thankful to everyone out there for supporting us in every way! Thanks again Gerben. Cheers, Matt Iefke and Obie

Just found your channel and love it. 2 real people building a boat by themselves and not using others to build it for them

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

4 күн бұрын

Amazing! We are so happy you found us and you enjoy our build! More fun to come! Haha

You two are combining the very best of new and old with superb craftsmanship, Tarkin is a truly beautiful contemporary boat;)

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

21 күн бұрын

Thankyou Jonathan! Much appreciated!

Well done guys - that cabin top looks amazing!

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Thanks so much! Glad you like it!

Just remember to push the gun before you; don’t pull it towards you. Pulling it will create bubbles in the caulk.

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Yep we tried that but control was much harder with the nozzle jamming up in the seam

One day you'll be treading on that cabin top with very defferent tasks at hand. Hoisting, setting, trimming and reefing. Boatbuilding is such an optimistic activity.

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

21 күн бұрын

Oh yes that’s the attitude we like! Well said

Now that’s beautiful, it almost doesn’t look real!!!

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Hahaha thanks Nena!

Very nice.. Well done my friends..

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!!

Looks great clean , neat and tidy. Nice to see the grain come up after the sanding. Beauty.

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

21 күн бұрын

Yeah thanks! The timber came up amazing, we are very excited to give it a bit of oil!

Beautiful workmanship once again!!

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

21 күн бұрын

Thanks again!

Stunning craftsmanship!

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

20 күн бұрын

Thanks! Very kind of you! Cheers

Very nice work people looking great❤

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Thanks! And thanks for always leaving a comment! Much appreciated

Beautiful job and great teamwork. Thanks for sharing. From UK

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!

It's looking great. Keep up the great work you two are doing.

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

19 күн бұрын

Thanks! We will keep pushing on!!

that deck is a thing of beauty! It will be too good to walk on. well done

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

19 күн бұрын

Hahaha yeah it’s funny, we are walking in socks on there right now…

It looks SICK! So good.

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Yes it certainly does! Cheers

You two are making a true work of art. Beautiful craftsmanship.

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Oh so nice of you to say, means a lot! Thanks

Tarkine continues to grow ever more gorgeous with every task you complete - with your usual superb craftsmanship.

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Oh yes very true! Thanks!

That looks absolutely amazing, well done you two! Love it

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

20 күн бұрын

Ah thanks! Glad you’re loving it and the video! Cheers

I spent years teaching about using backing release tape and now stand corrected. Always something to learn from you both❤👍

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

19 күн бұрын

Hahah sorry Damon, research pays off!

Looks great, love watching your videos

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Glad you like them! Thanks

Cabin top - such a nice job it looks fake! Awesome.

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

19 күн бұрын

Haahahah oh that’s a good thing I guess! Don’t want it to be too fake!

Oh, my!!!! Stunning!!!

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Well better than being speechless! Ahaha thanks!

Simply beautiful craftsmanship!

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

13 күн бұрын

Thankyou Eric!

Hey guys, Just finally catching up to all your videos. Just wanted to pop in to say how much I enjoy watching your work. I just recently restored a small fiberglass skiff over the last few years, and that project has given me enough experience to fully appreciate the immensity of what you two are doing. Amazing, truly. Keep at it, and one day, if the winds are right and you find your way into Charleston harbor (South Carolina, US) do give a shout! Mike

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Hey Mike! Thanks a lot, glad your enjoying a little project of your own, boats are a great obsession and fun to build, and sail! Thanks again.

Stunning outcome, despite the mess. I'm sorry you must preclude all the "expert admonishments" explaining your various choices, but it serves to inform those who believe you clearly know what you're doing. Nice music choices. Looking forward to next time. Cheers.

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Thankyou! It’s always good to inform, for future viewers also that may need some advice when they do it! Save them the research. Glad you enjoyed it though! Cheers

I think you r doing excellent job . Watched tally ho 6 years.

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Yep! It’s a long road! Especially without more help or money haha

Lovely work Bears 👊🏻👏🏻

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Beers….? Hahaha thanks!

Great work!

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Thankyou!!

That timber is really pretty,top job👌🙂

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Yeah we got lucky with the timber! Very happy with the quality

Great work, it looks amazing! As well the music you have chosen to underlay the video I do like.

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Oh thanks, that’s great to hear! Cheers

Looking good!

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Ah thanks! Can’t wait to give it a lick of oil!

Looks amazing!

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Thanks! We are happy with it!

Another good episode, thanks

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

21 күн бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it again!

Looking fantastic 👍

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

21 күн бұрын

Cheers!

Absolutely gorgeous quailty workmanship. A real piece of art in the making.

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

21 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!

I love it, the top came out gorgeous.

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Thanks! Glad you like it, we are feeling happy about it!

Classy ❤

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Oh thanks!!

Beautiful job, a pleasure watching your progress!

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Thanks! Happy you’re happy! Hah

Looking beautiful

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Ah thanks! Feeling proud!

Spot on. As ever you are doing things correctly but with innovation and imagination. The cabin top looks gorgeous.

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Thanks Tim, as always appreciate you comment and positivity! We are super happy with it

@PublicMixHardworking1

22 күн бұрын

Amazing very nice ❤ so Bountiful ❣️ from Pakistan 🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰

Those camera pans of the top where mesmerizing

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Oh glad to know to was satisfying for you also!

@PublicMixHardworking1

22 күн бұрын

Good work ❣️ Amazing very nice

Good work❤

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Looks fantastic!

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Ah thankyou!!

Well done looks great

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

21 күн бұрын

Thanks! Glad you like it!

nice, nice, nice.

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Thanks thanks thanks!!!

The cabin looks amazing guys!

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

18 күн бұрын

Aw thanks!

Amazing job as usual she is taking shape beautifully David Newcastle Australia 🦘

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

20 күн бұрын

Thanks David! Cheers for always following along and commenting!

Cabin top looks amazing! ❤

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Thanks! Yes it’s come up pretty good!

Looks great. All that hard work and you're going to take it out in harsh weather!

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

20 күн бұрын

Hahah yes very true! Drop booms and dinghy’s on it, scratch it up and turn it into a work boat!

wow that celery top looks fantastic, more close ups please.

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Oh yes! Ok we will do some nice close ups, we counted two small knots but besides that it’s beautiful!

Well done !

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

21 күн бұрын

Thanks!

Excellent job guys!

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

9 күн бұрын

Ah thankyou!!

Wat mooi om jullie Tarkine te zien bouwen en met zoveel oog voor detail. Ga zo door !

Beautiful.

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

21 күн бұрын

Thanks!

Looking great!

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Thankyou! We are feeling pretty happy with it!

Very Nice. Very, Very Nice.

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Very very thanks!!

Looking good.😊

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Thanks! Glad you like it!

The cabin can on,y be described as SENSATIONAL !

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Wow!! Well said!! Haha

Awesome Job, yet again. 😍

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Hahaha a bit of hard work paid off! A nice strong deck for years to come!

Going by up on tippy toes just gives you that last bit of leverage

Looks great

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Cheers! Glad you like it, we are feeling pretty happy with ourselves!

beautiful work. hats off to both of yous👍

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

21 күн бұрын

Oh thanks!!

Heel mooi gemaakt de Cabintop. Love the black stuff.

I watch every week in envy at your talent and youth working to build which without doubt is going to be a beautiful boat, but there was no envy this week watching you caulk those seams, horrible job but you did a fantastic job

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Oh well thankyou, very kind of you to say. We are glad you enjoy our videos even if you do get a bit envious! Haha but glad you didn’t feel the need to caulk a deck anytime soon but still enjoyed watching us! Cheers

@kevinwalsh6450

22 күн бұрын

@@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River worst stuff I work with is some polyurethane glue, the foaming type, tends to stain your skin black but wears off after a week or so.

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Yep very true!

Always read the instruction - IKEA

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Haha so true! Sometimes it’s a good idea. But then again, not reading the instructions is good relationship building exercise! Haha

Very nice team

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Teamwork makes the dream work!! Haha

Wow, actually got some chores done this morning and am now enjoying this, waiting for lunch....GREAT TIMING....cheers...rr Normandy

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Ooooh maybe we have perfected a release time?… haha

Just so you know i just skipped plucky to watch your channel first before his. Lol ! Dont get me wrong i will be watching his right after yours. 🎉🎉

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

21 күн бұрын

Hahaha good job!

One of the most satisfying and annoying boat jobs! Looks great guys🤗

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Ah thanks! Yes it’s been a long road on the cabin but it’s finally looking good!

It takes a lot of work to achieve such good finishes. No wonder it takes such a long time to complete such a project. Keep on truckin! 🙂

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Yeah it’s a slow road but atleast it’s rewarding

So good.

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

21 күн бұрын

Oh thanks! It’s looking niiioooce

Beautiful work!

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

19 күн бұрын

Thankyou! We are feeling happy that’s for sure!

Good job. Cheers

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Cheers! Glad you enjoyed it!

The quality of work is fantastic, obviously due to the quality control supervisor in the basket on deck!!

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

19 күн бұрын

Hahaha thanks! Yes Obie takes his job very seriously!

🇬🇧 breakfast viewing gets my vote 👍🏻

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Oh great! A satisfactory time for watching then! Cheers

@PeterSpringhall

22 күн бұрын

@@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River for this house 😂👍🏻. Great to see the channel growing. 👏🏼

It’s always great to get the finish on a particular job! It’s the incentive to continue on with the next tasks!

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Yes exactly! We are trying very hard to persist with the cabin and get it done before we move onto other things!

The cabin top is gorgeous...and is a testament to the great teamwork of you two!

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

21 күн бұрын

Oh thanks!! We are feeling happy!

Hi,great preparation work,I remember working as a fitter many years ago on wooden Seine net boats in Grimsby UK and the shipwrights would caulk the seams and then liberally cover them with heated pitch.Once set they would then scrape back to the wood.needless to say it was done to a commercial standard and not to your very high level of requirement for a cabin top that looks so good.cheers,Roly🇬🇧

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Hey thankyou! Yeah pitch is a messy thing but smells wonderful! Thanks for watching as always! Cheers

Your cabin top looks fantastic. Didn’t know sellery top, but it looks really beautiful. I did a renovations of the seems of our 45 year old teak deck, also without tape for the seems. After seven years still no sign of cracking between the teak and the seems. It works!

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Oh wow, that’s really good to hear a real life success and example! Thanks for that, nice and reassuring

Beautiful job!

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

18 күн бұрын

Thankyou! We are happy! 😃

next time you caulk the decks, push the caulking gun forward, two reasons, you can see the caulk fill the joint better and it keeps air pockets from forming under the caulk

Nice.

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

21 күн бұрын

Cheers!

You're a truly inspiring couple, well done1

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Oh that’s so kind of you to say! Thanks!

Your craftsmanship is impressive. The cabin top is beautiful. Great video.

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Glad you liked it! Cheers

Looking good! 🤩

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

16 күн бұрын

Thanks mate!! Your project is also really starting to come together!

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

16 күн бұрын

Also we loved seeing the trees you were harvesting, very interesting!

@ArcticSeaCamel

16 күн бұрын

@@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River Thanks! Yeah, little by little... The veneers are still to be made - the manufacturer is apparently a little "hard to reach" and the production depends a lot of the price of electricity which varies a lot nowadays... I'm still hoping to get to see the process...

I'd say and my experience is that instructions for coatings, bonding & sealing agents, especially for the marine world, are definitely well worth following, to the T actually 😁 Great end result on the coachroof top, well done!

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Hahaha yes well said! With boats it’s often even more important! Thanks!

Bjoetievoel!

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

21 күн бұрын

Tenk Joe!!

The work is impeccable been a shipwright for 16 years in a wooden boat yard your work is great I would share my tools with you anytime

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Oh well what an honour! And so for kind of you to say so, thankyou!

Sikaflex is ALWAYS a bit messy, but my goodness does it do the job. I always just tried to ensure most of it was in the plank seams than on me. Wonderful job❤

Reminds me of my roofing years

Another beautiful way to spend a Saturday morning. Great seeing you both and what a great job on the cabin top. Now a personal question, are you 2 married and where did Matt train as a shipwright? His work is meticulous and beautiful, as is your work. Ed

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Yes we are happily married for 7 years! We got married in the Netherlands when we were living there and then flew down to Tasmania. Matt trained with cygnet wooden boats, a company down this way. Iefke also worked there as a labourer but mostly just making all of our work look better and pretty!

@edkleinstuber2119

21 күн бұрын

@@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River So great to hear from you, I am assuming Matt. Good to have the back-story and appreciate your response. Congrats on the 7 years, keep up the good work, keep lefke happy and scratch your dogs ears for me. Ed

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

21 күн бұрын

Yeah it’s me Matt! Thanks Ed, glad your following along

Flush-trim bit with 1/2" shank...Please!!

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Yes but a heavier machine! Always nice using the little trimmer

@jthepickle7

22 күн бұрын

@@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River Agreed...until a 1/4" bit snaps, goes flying and the work is terribly gouged! (longboard sanding 'top decking' (?) - to get rid of any low spots from belt/disc sanding)

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Yes very true!! Lucky I noticed it bend before it snapped!

That cabin top is amazing!!!!! Beautiful!! Are you going to do the main deck the same way?

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Ah yeah that’s the plan, the cabintop is a test run to see how it goes.. we have a plastic nail gun we might use to secret nail the planks down..

23mins in you did something you might well have regretted for weeks. And I'm not convinced by screwing into endgrain to hold the capping pieces on. Let's hope that gunk sticks well for years.

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

You never have much good to say on our channel. It does get tiring…

@MikeAG333

22 күн бұрын

@@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River That's not true. I'm sorry if this wasn't as positive as some.........but tell me what would have happened if that chisel had slipped. I sliced my knee open a few years ago making chestnut pegs for a pegged M&T principle truss I'd made, so I'm conscious of how the silliest little job can end up with you getting stitches.

Beautiful! Do you expect this to grey with age?

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Hmmm we are planning on oiling the deck, this will take regular maintenance but the wood will appreciate it!

Thanks again for such a beautiful video, such a nice deck... Will it also be the dinghy garage?

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

19 күн бұрын

Thanks mate! Yeah that’s the plan, dinghy storage on top, we actually received the dinghy plans yesterday in the mail… winter project!

😄😄😄👍👍👍👍

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

👍👍👍👍 thanks!

What took more time planking this deck or the whole boat? Looks great!

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

22 күн бұрын

Hahaha perfection comes at a cost!

Let’s see, Salt and Tar, Arabella, Yabá, Tally Ho… you guys or Ross in Jervis? hmmm….

@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River

21 күн бұрын

Oh obviously us…? Haha