The cat is out of the bag! MASSIVE changes are on the horizon for us, and we are so excited to take you all along on the journey with us! We've been getting so many amazing questions about Delos 2.0 and our upcoming plans, so we decided to do a LIVESTREAM Q&A for our Patrons Saturday March 23rd. If you want all the inside scoop on Delos 2.0, lots of other exclusive bonus content, early & ad free access to all our videos, direct messaging with us, and lots more, consider joining our Inner Tribe on Patreon. Learn more at patreon.com/svdelos
@@leewahler3058 Were you watching when Delos 1.0 was finished, refinished, upgraded, re-rigged and the electronics done were/are amazing... you may enjoy it more than you think.
Brian and Kazza, congratulations your recent decision to hand build Delo 2.0 yourselves. I'm a boilermaker located not far from Dan's workshop. I've being watching you guys for over 10 years now, every Friday or Saturday, waiting eagerly for the next svdelos upload. You guys inspire me so much, to keep pushing on, trying to keep dreams alive. Even when Brian replies to a question or comment I've made, lifts me for days afterwards. I would like to offer my labour and skillset voluntarily should the boat be built nearby between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Hit me up. So excited for you guys
My favorite thing about sailing youtube is the videos oscillate from 90% sailing 10% DIY to 10% sailing and 90% diy every few years then back again, and we're finally at the stage in that cycle and I'm excited to see it documented from the delos family view.
I've been watching a handful of sailing channels for many years. I've realized I enjoy the building/repair/maintenance/DIY the most. I'm excited for Delos to be doing a full build! I wish you guys the best but I know you've got this. Cheers!
My husband is a life long sailor and owned/operated Jax Charters, a private motor yacht charter company in Jacksonville, Fl., chartering his 43 Hatteras MY to/from Bahamas. Unfortunately he is now in poor health and can no longer operate a boat of either variety alone. He LOVES your videos, and now he is SO EXCITED TO BE PART OF THE BUILDING EXPERIENCE!! He said that it’s like he was part of the team. Thank you for sharing this experience with all of us.
I would like to say go for a 65-75 foot boat. Just to incorporate a workshop and additional bunk space. Although it is small now, your family will grow (look for min 4 cabins and a kitchen). The longer length can make the pontoons wider and more space for bunking and wash-places and storage; while still getting some speed from the hulls. The hull looks very narrow in the video, get something 3-4 feet wider. Have to remember that 4 -6 inches will be insulation. (check out nauti-styles boat build in turkey, who have a great video on the inside construction and isolated bulkhead to prevent noise from cabins). The greater the underwater volume of your 2 hulls the better your (Center of gravity, and MG) which can make the boat more stable. For water tanks think at least 1.5m3 or 2 m3 tanks. For fuel tanks think double of Delos is now. Black water system (toilets) with a holding and treatment tank. Grey water tank (dishwasher, showers, sinks), with holding tanks. Black water and grey water tanks help in marine restricted places. Double your freezer space and fridge space. Compartmentalize your AC spaces. Best AC goes into the bedrooms (lowest temp), next your inside rooms (not as low as your bedrooms). You don't always have to run ac down to 20C, you can sleep at 22 to 24 AC, if the weather outside is over 30C. Whatever your design plan for 2-3 days at anchor for a battery bank, meaning you might need to put alot of batteries onboard for your electrical load. Put all the luxury items in too (freezers, fridges, ice makers and AC units, shop equipment or anything else). Look at the hulls being 1/3 height for tanks (water, waste tanks black, grey, fuel). The other 2/3 heights is for bedrooms etc. Look at 8Ft for bedroom height and 8.5-9 feet for the big cabin. If you can get higher head room in the interior. The biggest mistake most people make is cutting cost by limiting the expansion factor. If you want to add things in the future ;you must leave space and put in the electrical, when the boat is constructed. If you are finding the space cramped, make it bigger. That keel length looks very small, maybe go 15-20 feet keel. Also ask about a winged keel, which could give you more lift the faster you go in the water. Watertight compartments- As a rule you might look at no holes in the watertight bulkheads below the water line (or waterline +1 foot). For piping the piping can be welded. Cabling is harder to make watertight, you need to check into that. At least 4 -5 WT compartment per hull depending on the length of boat. For instance at the front of hull one bulkhead at 7-10 feet (storage locker), the second one at 14-20 feet (workshop or dive locker with dive compressor/backup diesel generator). Thicker aluminum at the front for reinforced bow for ice/logs etc. Biggest concern is that you need to sail a fwd helm and see how you like it (with minimum help), especially in inclement weather. Is there a area to dry off when you go out side and how do you tie on for safety in large waves/seas.
Delos2, congrats. Tooling, galvanic protection, specialized parts and components. Goal to double solar generation and storage, hybrid engines, design comprises. More interested in the drive propulsion system for a six to 12 knot family crusier. Same for rigging: dynema, steel, hybrid combo, number and size of sails.
You make it sound like they’re new to sailing. They know more about sailing and what is required in a boat than you could even dream of. I think it’s embarrassing for you to be offering advice to such seasoned sailors. It’s like you telling the Formula 1 champion how to build a race car.
@@teeanahera8949 Just because you can sail, does not mean you can design. Same goes for Formula 1 drivers, they don't design their own cars, engineers do. Building from Aluminum adds weight to the boat. To hold that weight up the hull needs to displace more than the weight of the aluminum + everything else. To get speed you need a L to Width ratio over 8:1. To get sound proofing on the hulls (from water) you need to insulate 3-4", so a total of 6 to 8" inches off the internal volume of a hull. You want a decent size bedroom in the hull, therefore it must be wider. Therefore to maintain speed the hull must be longer. You want to go into artic waters The temp is 0.6 C. that is cold. And you are going to need more insulation. Look up heat conduction formula. The thicker the walls the less heat is transfered from the boat to the water. There is always give and take when designing things....
An aluminum cat seems spectacular to me! I also admire the attitude towards the idea of building it yourselves. The statistics on YT for these types of projects are sickeningly huge BTW, but more importantly, these guys are following their hearts towards a path that will definitely leave a deep footprint on the world's sailing community, and even more so in the invaluable legacy of additional experiences and beautiful life lessons for the Little Nugget and all the other “littles” who are virtual witnesses today and tomorrow. 👍💪👌
Really? You dont have any worries building a boat with no experience which will have MASSIVE forces to compete with? I mean, there is a reason why EVERY single weld needs to me made by an absolute professional when it comes to bridges or other serious infrastructure. If there are ANY inaccuracies in the welds, the ship will just be ripped apart in a storm. I am a hobby welder but i am still afraid if people sit on my metal chairs...
@@emanuelehgartner6800 I agree with you. My sister was a professional welder and worked on an aluminum cat where we live. She worked on many boats in our local harbor. She told me SO many particular things about welding aluminum, and aluminum boats in general, that an amateur should be very very concerned about what they don't know. And you right...one little mistake in a weld, and the entire weld will rip open.
@@emanuelehgartner6800 it’s amazing that every pro welder was just born that way, no 16 year old apprentices ever became a great welder. First year apprentices work on aluminium boats all the time, not every weld needs a master welder, but they need to be checked by a master welder. Give em a few months welding bits and pieces under the supervision of a pro welder and they will quickly come up to speed. I’ve met plenty of people that couldn’t tie their shoe laces or complete a cross word, we’re alcoholics, a few of them were also welders with their own businesses. It’s not rocket science it just takes patience and practice under supervision.
@@emanuelehgartner6800 As a professional welder i will say that as long as their confidence doesn't exceed their competence they will be fine even starting from knowing nothing.....we all started there.
We've never met, and while I know it's weird, I've come to think of you as friends over the years. I'm very excited for you, and really looking forward to watching you build what looks like it will be a spectacular exploration/cruising vessel! Im sure it feels a bit overwhelming right now, (I've been sailing all my life and working in the boat business for some of it, and I'd certainly be feeling overwhelmed!), but having watched you for years take an even, analytical approach to investigating and solving all sorts of problems on Delos, I can think of nobody whose ability to learn and implement new information and new skills I would have more confidence in than you guys. I'm also excited for Sierra. She's clearly a bright, loving, and cheerful child, and it's been great fun watching you two introduce her to the adventure in your own lives and the natural wonderland you all have the privilege of being immersed in, but I have to admit that in addition to admiring your ability to make her feel cared for, engage her in your travels, and show her how to be adaptable and appreciative, as the parent of a grown daughter, I've sometimes wondered a little bit about how much she might miss the socialization of going to school and living with a steady group of other children. It seems like your decision to take on this project couldn't come at a better time for her, and hopefully she'll gain a group of new friends, get introduced to life ashore and either learn to appreciate at much greater depth the life she's had up 'til now, or gain the tools to take a different path if she chooses to. Bravo Mama & Papa, and best of luck with your new adventure - can't wait to see how it goes!!!
There are many, many great sailing channels out there, but this one always, always goes that extra mile and makes everything about it unique. What a brilliant idea.
We looked at doing exactly this. And my husband is a welder fabricator with all the tools and know how. Still we were put off by the magnitude, cost and time required. So kudos for having the drive and enthusiasm to Start such a project. It takes a special kind.
What a fantastically designed vessel. As catamaran owners (Antares 44), we can appreciate the “upgrade” this vessel provides, from the forward cockpit and solid hulls to the running gear. AND you get to build exactly what you want. You’ll know the boat and systems inside and out. I really hope the size and scope of this project won’t overwhelm you. We simply wouldn’t have the patience or bandwidth to undertake something like this, despite the overwhelming sense of accomplishment once crossing the finish line. Good for you! Wishing you luck, and we look forward to following your progress over the years to come.
Great points! I’m hoping/expecting they will use professionals to do most of the actual work and be more involved in design decisions and perhaps project management (which I think Brian would be great at). I wonder how much time they can spend at the yard given they want to spend time with family anyway?
I hate making long comments, so I'll keep it simple. My thoughts on the whole plan would be to JUST DO IT! I mean, I watched you all for years and went back and watched all the other videos from the past leaning along the way (my next step BTW would be to get on a boat and do it with IRL training) . I think it would be a great show, kind of like the old show "This old house" where we can watch you build and learn things along the way. We already saw so much sailing knowledge, maybe it would be a great change. You could also always go out and sail for a week or two if things get dry. Patrons could have a bigger list of things to watch and interact with as well. And really important, the family can get land life back in, including Sierra growing up and going to school etc... Good luck! I as a viewer am happy to be along this new journey. I know for one it's going to be a little different not watching the relaxing sails, but we all need to do new things and not be stuck in the past.
Be aware from a voice of experience on such a project. You cannot see or imagine how slow things will go when you start getting into systems, wiring, interior details. You must be prepared for it to take much longer than you anticipate. I advise looking into hiring as much help as you can possibly afford to help with the stuff that goes so slow. It can get very frustrating when you spend weeks and weeks of hard labor but cannot really see much in the way of progress. It takes a high degree of patience and determination. Good luck with it as it sure looks like an exciting project! Try to get up off the floor when ever you can!
@@stevenkalter2082 It's highly depend on whether they get extra help from pros to do the most difficult and/or time consuming tasks. Pros works *much* faster due to their experience and/or better equipment / tools.
I suspect they were planning on putting their daughter into a traditional school for a few years and needed UA-cam content since UA-cam is their only job.
As a South African living on the Gold Coast and sailing and boating on Moreton Bay I was taken aback by hearing a South African accent and then a sail over to Moreton Island. Particularly as we'll be camping on Moreton Island in 2 weeks time. Be great to see the build progress if you do build here.
As a dude who found a channel about a dude living his dream all those years ago.. this actually realigning with why I subscribed in the first place! Stoked for you guys!!
Hello guys, so happy for you. You can do it! We had similar experience in the late 1970s but with choosing and building an airplane. The design was a totally new design and the construction was also new. We learned as we built and six years later we flew a totally new type of aircraft. If we could do it you can too. My build problem was burn out. We would build for a month or so and then do our water sports and camping. The stats on completing a large project from start to finish is not promising but you have to focus on the reward at the end. Before the plane I helped build a 60’ shrimp boat so I had learned to visualize the end. Stay focused and when your head starts getting fuzzy then take a break for a while. Have fun at it and don’t make it into a job. Keep Looking Up!
Hi Brian and Karin ...great to meet you yesterday and thanks also for letting me take photos of your beautiful new baby!!! I was absolutely amazed at the progress in only 11 weeks!! I have forwarded the photos to my son Vito who is currently in Tasmania. He was really chuffed!!! He hopes to be back up here in Brissy (back on Lamb Island) b4 Christmas and is looking forward to meeting you. Many thanks again. Cheers, Ian Franklin 🙂
It's perfect! 👌 Just the right size. Metal / aluminium hull, built like a tank, loads of space for solar, and you get to literally learn the boat layout inside out by being intricately involved in the build.
I’ve watched 2 other favorite sailing channels buy new boats this year. One I still think is the dumbest super high dollar purchase of all time, the other made perfect sense because it fits their sailing lifestyle. I’m an old banker, so dollars have to fit into benefits for me. I love this idea of yours. You’ve selected a location for the build that gives you bang for your buck and you have all kinds of support around. I’m really looking forward to the build. If it were me, I think I’d pay for support labor to assist just to speed the process along and have the extra experience handy.
@darrylcox I think the dumbest high dollar build ( obvious which boat you are referring to ) may have been a straight sponsorship deal. No other logical reason.
@@nevillebroadbent1601 I’m pretty sure someone just wanted to be able to go fast and threw out all the other considerations. The O’Kelly’s just had a pretty good video on a boats ability to go fast vs a sailers desire to be that uncomfortable to go that fast.
That Cat I'm sure is built for the well heeled in mind and just to see all the new features was amazing when you compare it to other fit outs......🥰@@nevillebroadbent1601
I've built several small boats and there is truly nothing quite like launching and sailing/driving/paddling something you made with your own blood sweat and tears. This is fantastic news and OMG what a huge undertaking, super stoked for y'all. Following in the footsteps of Salt & Tar, RAN, Emerald Steel and so many more; given your documentary skills this is going to be epic.
If you need further reinforcement of your decision to do an aluminum build in a warm place, go to a cold climate aluminum shop and look at the size of the gas main needed for the heating to keep the metal at an appropriate temperature for good welding practice!
Congratulations on Delos 2.0, awesome news. Just remember that if you've never made a mistake, you've never made much! The rewards for getting in there and getting your hands dirty are beyond value. I look forward to watching progress. There is no such thing as a big job, just a big collection of little jobs. You got this!
The issue with aluminium boats is not the hull, you can get an aluminium shell pretty quickly and cheaply. The time is the fit out on the inside. You basically need to build a second boat inside the insulation.
Heck, I've watched a wooden boat rebuild in Brazil for the past 2 years so why not? I think showing an aluminum build will be interesting for many viewers. Good luck!!!
@@tittywhiskers9240 Nearing splash! :) I swear I thought that was a total loss when I first saw that bucket. But seeing the craftmanship of the yard was eye-opening when they first started (now it's just outfitting but still ok).
One of my favorite things to watch has been Brian using his troubleshooting skills to fix or maintain Delos v1. I am really excited to see you guys work through the build of this new boat!!
Insert gas welding and a master coaching them they will develope most of the skills in a week or two ..full time doing it. There will be critical jobs but they will have the expertise on hand.. they can probably draw in some paid skilled workers and volunteers later on in the build.
Being an old sailor who managed a whole year sailing our boat across the Atlantic, I'm so interested in your crazy project. Thank you so much for sharing it! 🎉
Wow, Not sure why it has taken me so long to get here, but I am here. “Subscribed”. Yippie. I must admit, I watch most sailing channels and what drew me to your amazing channel was the aluminum build. I’ve been watching MJ Sailing for a long time as they build their fiberglass cat from ground up. Honestly, it gets a bit tedious to watch at times but I admire all those brave enough to jump into it. I can see from your excitement this will be so exciting to follow along. ❤. Love it guys. Good luck and congrats on staying married through the decision process 😂😂😊
I've been watching you guys four about five years, about the time when yo😅daughter,was about to be born, I admire your adventure. Due to my health issues, I can't do my own water adventure. I just want to thank you guys for the adventure, even though I was not part of your life and adventure. I. Was on the side lines, routing❤ I'm praying for you guys, I admire the way you held it together as a family and letting me into your life thank you even though I don't have much time to live I want to thank you for letting me be part of your adventure on the sidelines❤😢😂🎉❤. In case I don't get to text you to let you know how I feel again because life is short it was a lovely experience hard work dedication and love for your craft. Words cannot explain how I really feel, all I can say is thank you.. God bless you and your family and continue to do what you love❤ the internet has provided me for a love an adventure that I couldn't go on due to my medical issues however I enjoyed every minute of it. ❤😅 Signing off captain this will probably be my last post❤😂🎉😅❤🎉🎉🎉
Warm welcome to Brisbane. Been watching your Delos sailing adventures all over the world for years, and now in my home town. Surreal. You will get used to pronouncing aluminium the Aussie way, driving on the left and enjoying Vegemite in no time. No doubt Plucky from Freedom can share his current experiences with a new aluminium cat build. Hope you enjoy your time as a family and all goes well. Cheers to beer o’clock.
Hey Folks!! Brian, if anyone on earth can pull this amazing boat build!! That is you folks!! Go for it!! Greetings from the shores of Lake Huron!! All the best from a "longtime" Canadian fan!! GIDDYUP!!
Very happy for you both! I look forward to the build series. The achilles heel of aluminium boats is obviously corrosion. I noticed that the first hull showed some serious consideration of the potential issues. One thing I noticed was that all of the deck cleats had been welded onto the hull. It would be great if you covered the strategies employed in the design to prevent, identify and repair corrosion.
2.0 woohoo! I'd love to see build content on the design process (ship design and interior) and how you go about finding, ordering, etc. everything from scratch since many of the sailing channels that have recently done a boat build have gone with a company that takes care of a lot of those details and they didn't go into much of the actual decision making process since there's sooooo much to plan and choose!
So, following you since (2012) almost the beginning as a dedicated subscriber, I have finally decided that this is a great time to stop being "just" a subscriber and start contributing as a Patreon for what will be a magnificent process to watch (webcam in the Brisbane workshop . . . what??!!) and participate in more actively. I have long since realized that my weeks are just not complete until I get my Delos fix on Fridays, and I am very grateful for that. It has been a fantastically entertaining and informative journey thus far, and I am very excited for you all (and for us all, too!) as you launch your effort to build Delos v2.0. God speed!
Definitely talk with Nahoa who are also building a Deviliers Aluminum Cat. I imagine both of you could learn a lot from each other about what design decisions you made and the reasons for them.
Nahoa are doing it smartly though IMO by paying professionals to build it. I find it very naive that these guys think they can build it themselves and get it right with very little experience. Really, why on earth don't they team up with Nahoa and get a great "two boat deal" with a yard somewhere?
You talk about roofs and solarpanel capacity, visibility...but the sail experience of a cat compared to a monohull...that think is rocking and panting and pounting on waves were you are smoothly sailing through with your maramu....a complete different world... If you dont like sailing monohull any more...buy a house like these good bad and ugly guys.....the cat is not a solution...especially if you want to go to high latitudes as you said..... And then aluminum....a galvanic and insulation/condensation nightmare... no repairs off the common tracks anywhere...
Lots of sailor channels start weird projects to have a reason not to sail any more.....new builds, caravan stuff, jungle live...recycling.......just stop!
@@CG-99 Well they have Stradbroke yachts doing most of the work and they are the only ones with experience in building this design since they made hull one. I'm pretty sure they will partner with other profesional outfits to install the hybrid diesel-electrical drives. Going with a smaller company just allows them to be more integrated into build-process.
This is exciting! I sailed on Elcie for a week in 2012 and she was such a well-designed and thoughtful boat. It's great to see you all embarking on this journey with her as inspiration. I hope the project moves swiftly for you all so you can start the next circumnavigation!
I've taken a deep dive into Catamaran designs and building.. Elcie was one of the first I saw that made sense to me, I hadn't realised Brian had actually seen the boat early on. I'm hoping they stick to the ketch rig ..it makes the design more stable and safer under a wider range of conditions. It also reduces the size of the sails that need handling.
@@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665 Elcie is not the first alloy cat and she's based on Chris White's designs that inspired Nigel Irens to draw the early Gunboats for Peter Johnston that M&M somehow manage to take credit for! I have a lot of respect for David but he ought to acknowledge those to whom credit is due.
@@dancarter482 My typing ..what I should have said was Elcie was the first in terms of the DeVilliers designs and that Was what Brian had seen . They actually say on their site they were not the first to build either the forward cockpit or in alloy .. what Elsie did do on top that was unusual was use the Ketch rig.. again not unknown on cats but rare .. I follow Wilding sailing and he's working on restoring and finishing a Wharram Pahi 42... but previously he and his former Partner restored and sailed an early GRP Comanche cat with the ketch rig..and it works well for a solo sailing couple. DeVilliers put all the elements together in the one package. As soon as I saw the two u tube videos of Elsie it resonated with my own ideals I also liked the strengths of design overall. I'm an interdisciplinary Environmental scientists with a life time interest in designing, making and messing about with stuff... Sustainable transport and homes being two, my research into the light wt Maine cats the Pioneering Deepblue Rapier 550 almost a decade ago took the internal helm single handed fast cruising boat to a level that still sets the template. As does it's emergency or sporting tiller helm positions. It's internal space is huge and light with opening roof windows and windows all round.. the semi computer controlled central mast station is akin to a mid engine design behind the recaro seats of the captains steering wheel .. the reactionary response of the time from what I sometimes describe as the skin cancer, heat stroke and hypothermia and exhaustion squadrons or floating Gin palaces . Do not appeal to me. GRP and Carbon fiber are not very good materials to build with .. from a ecological survivability standpoint... but that and my Geology training drew me to Basalt flax, hemp, jute, bamboo and chemically engineered modified fast soft woods that can last 80 plus years untreated...and be superior to Al or steel in some cases. Basalt for the hull led me to the Windelo electric hybrids but their novel interpretation of the internal forward helm but immediately aft of the main mast .. I would still prefer to see a sliding or folding rigid forward access door rather than a roll up Flexi glazing panel for rough conditions...but overall it is an extremely good design on multiple levels. Especially given the problems of traditional designs and materials. In short good designs are largely evolved from multiple sources. .. and happyness based on experience and individual priorities. I can aesthetically appreciate a J class Classic Yatchs but I wouldn't want to live on one. 🧙🏼♂️😉 and no explorer live aboard cat shouldn't be able to go ashore, dry out on a sandy beach or mud flat.
Since I subscribed, years ago now, all your dreams became mine so much, as you are soooo good on sharing, explaining your wishes, thoughts, etc ... I am so pleased to say that I decided to stick again to your new dreams, etc ... I just love you way of living, love your family, love your projects... KEEP GOING !!! Love from my tiny island of Bréhat in Northern Bretagne in France, just dreaming of your visit one day on Delos 2.0
Enjoying your expresions and feelings. looking forward to seeing the work progress. Please show also the mistakes and how you overcome them. Love how you all interact and share the ups and downs. thank you.
So excited for you guys! I've been following your channel for almost 9 years. This is an amazing crossroad you are coming to. I'm looking forward to watching this process.
Congratulations. Your biggest decision is now behind you. Don't second guess it. Stay the course and enjoy the journey. Keep reading everything you have time for about aluminum boats. People are learning every day. Celebrate each day as you move forward. Remember to take care of yourself in the process ... you have each other to care for and Oh! Yes! There is Sierra too. She will be two years older when this project is complete and that will be big chunk of her life. One of your choices was building in Sweden where you could spend time with family. Take the time to be with family anyway. They will not be with you forever. Figure out some way for y'all to bring your families to Australia to be with you. Keep on sharing. We all love it.
I love boat projects, this is a big one! Giving some overview of each phase may help people engage with the videos. It can be hard to visualize for people who aren't in engineering or fabrication. I've worked a lot with aluminum and love many of it's properties. 👏👏👏
Hey you guys! Just wanted to say that this is really beautiful. That you've chosen the way you want to live and are pursuing it so full-heartedly, to the point where you're perfecting a plan for your dream boat and are going to touch every joint and piece in the thing before it comes together to the point where you can sail off into the sunset, that's just fantastic. Wishing you all the best and will be excited to follow along on the journey.
My 4 and a half yr old son and I love watching your journey! You guys are awesome. A MILLION congratulations on your decision of Delos 2.0! Can’t wait to see it all unfold! Much love to you guys!
As much as I love this channel and have been here from the beginning I don't think I can stand another boat build. I like sailing channels because I love sailing. I have been an engineer all my working life so sailing is my escape from the reality that I am now way too old to scrabble about on my knees. I now have to sail vicariously through these kind of channels due to chronic arthritis and other age related illnesses. Probably will never see the end of this build. Will watch whilst you still sail but who knows after that. May pop in now and then for an update. I wish you all the best and good luck with the build. ATB regards from the UK
It's understandable; they're really different things: building a boat vs sailing one. Sailing for me is a great way to commune with nature and get away from electronic/computer technology for the most part. I can see how if one were a mechanical engineer, for example, one might want to get away from building hardware via the escape that is sailing. That said, I can see their interest in wanting to build to learn more about it. Brian is an engineer who's presumably never built a boat before. So the building side is unexplored territory and therefore interesting for him. Not sure if you can get them in the U.K., but Salonpas patches helped arthritis here. They basically have the exact same active ingredients as Chinese Gung Fu oil called: White Flower External Analgesic Balm Oil: Camphor, Menthol (mint), Methyl Salicylate
I agree. Building and sailing are totally different types of channels. Their hope is that people are invested enough in them personally to watch regardless of what they do. I’m sure they’ll keep most of their subs and gain even more, but I’m with you, I watch sailing videos to see people sail to exotic places and to fantasize about going there myself one day. I’m guessing they are putting Sierra into a traditional school for a few years, which is why they chose to take on this extremely time consuming project.
With what you said your ole sailboat monohull experience of “10%” sailing vs “90%” living on the boat this new comfort design sounds good for 90% living on the boat:) May need more crew to cover bigger distances on deck and stay in ports more:)
@@lcclark1307 A multihull with a forward cockpit should be much simpler to sail than a mono and need fewer crew. More of the lines are lead to one well-protected central location.
I am so psyched! I've been an armchair sailor for almost a dozen years and I've been following you guys since your very early days on UA-cam. Though I enjoy sailing, my true interest lies in boat design and construction. Before starting to follow cruisers on UA-cam my passion was reading about the lives of 19th-century sailors and boat builders. And the opportunity to watch real boats come to life on UA-cam has been incredible. I've followed Leo at Sampson Boat Company and Steve at Acorn to Arabella since their channel's inception. What a ride! And when MJ Sailing started its fiberglass boat-building adventure it opened my eyes to the challenges of building a modern fiberglass boat. And now the opportunity to see an aluminum boat constructed is fantastic! I can't wait to start the journey! Good luck and I'll do my little part by supporting the project at Patreon.
Congratulations on your decision, and greatest of success in your endeavor. I know nothing about sailing, but experience has taught me knowing your tools is the foundation of success. When you are done, no one, anywhere could know your boat better. And no other boat could express your style, taste, and needs. You are literally about to build your world! I love your idea on the shop webcam. I can't be the only person who would be riveted to watching an entire boat build. Finally, I admire your courage and teamwork, but that's what got you here in the first place! You are an amazing, inspirational team.
Long time subscriber (close to 10yrs) - Delos 2.0 super exciting to see and not surprised to hear you're going to hand build it. Very Inspiring as always! Your family has been a real joy to watch!! Cheers to you and your brother's families!
Very exciting! A really like the design of the forward helm and controls. A big advantage is that the winches will be close to the mast which means significantly less forces at play on the various halyards and much easier handling.
As someone who has always found the boat work videos the most interesting ones, I think you just blew my mind! You must have huge balls to take on such a project!
I am sitting on a yacht I just bought, located just around the corner from your new build location. Inspired in part by watching yourselves living your dream for so many years. Thank you.
Exciting changes and times on the horizon. Been watching for years, and look forward to the trials and tribulations in store. Feel its all going to be worth it, but battening down the hatches for the ride ahead. Here for it.
I thin one of the big draws of this channel is already the boat work. Brian is an extraordinary resourceful dude and by extension this channel is already with at least one foot planted in the maker space on UA-cam. Maker channels are a much bigger space on UA-cam than sailing, and with Brian and Kazaa well proven storytelling skills I’m sure you’ll actually end up growing your viewership rather than decrease it. Adding to that, I’m sure this is the right move for your family, spend 4-5 years on land in a stable environment is something that’s obviously needed for your family. best of luck and looking forwards to following this journey for years to come!!
I agree completely well said. I've actually stopped watching Delos for the most part and gravitate toward build channels. Given their documentary skills I know I'll be back to weekly viewing.
When I learnt about the boat building it was my second thought too: what a great solution to find a reason to spend reasonable time on land without having to say they abandon world cruising for family. It is a solid good move, thumbs up.
@@jackblah5842 I'm not really watching any sailing channels, other than this one. I like delos mostly on the merit that they are really good storytellers, and its fun to see how these two very resourceful people solve everyday problems, in what's not such an everyday setting. A lot of these boat build series are mind-numbingly boring, but check out tally-ho and see what happens when you pair great storytelling with skill and resourcefulness. Brian is not a master metal fabricator, but given how well he knows every nut, bolt and wire-run on delos I'm sure hell be one by the end.
It may be the biggest draw now, but the original Delos subscribers were drawn to the adventures and the multiple trips around the world they took with some very entertaining crew members. The new “post baby subscribers” seem to like the maintenance stuff more.
No! Was my original answer. Hopefully you’ll have professional help with ships systems: electrics, inc. navigation integration, inc. steering-autopilots, battery & solar, interior woodworking, all the fabric & finishing work, galley & head design & execution. And then the engine issue. Hybrid like HH is my recommendation. Huge amount of work. 2 full years realistically. Of endless & often soul breaking work. I won’t lie. I had done three circumnavigations when I was hospitalized with a major back surgery and, having been a computer scientist & geodetic engineer, I ran across you in Episode 3? From Mexico to the Marquesas and thought, what are these two yahoos doing. I was familiar with Amel and sailed Swans for my fist two round the worlds and then an Oyster 595. I’ve been a delivery skipper for Gunboat before they moved to France so I’m familiar with fast cats. Like the idea of an aluminum or carbon fast cruising cat. I’ve stayed true to my monohull love and have a Garcia Exploration 60 on order. Never quite took to the sailing by the numbers on cats. I’m 76 and have sailed 280,000 miles - most with my late wife & kids. Now being crewed by grandkids and upon delivery I’m heading through the Northwest Passage and along the Aleutians to Japan, and eventually heading to a few years in Chile, Argentina and the Antarctic. Best of luck. I get the feeling you want another child and raising kids and self schooling is sure a lot easier today. SSB days and the internet didn’t exist. You’ve got something’s easy but hardworking boatbuilding hasn’t changed that much. It’s a terrible strain on the family. God bless and love to all.
Can I suggest that you take a look at the precision involved in building a quality alloy boat on the “sailing into freedom” channel. Peter is an Australian Engineer who is building a similar vessel in Vietnam. The labour costs are much lower there than in Australia but a lot of them have been trained in the big Australian shipyards which build Aluminium Ferries that run between Tasmania and Victoria. Anyhow if look past Peter’s over the top larrikins style you will see just how high quality the work is coming out of this yard. All the shell panels are English wheel rolled to get perfect hull profiles. All the buttons welds are continuous (they use scrap material to continue welds 3 inches past the end of the panels to prevent future cracking) If you were to use a yard like this with your design it would be done in 3 months and you probably won’t spend any more.
Hey Brian: When you say "We don't know shit"...You are grossly underestimating yourselves. As an amateur mechanic, and mean problem solver myself, I look up to you as a mentor, albeit virtual. I've followed your journey from the beginning, and almost always learn something I can use from each video post. Your technical knowledge, intuition, and aptitude is top level. You've got this!
Best of luck on this journey. My family did this with unlimited budget and it still took us 3yrs and another 2yrs to sort her out. NO ONE deserves this more so I’m pulling for ya and I’ll be here watching no matter what. 🤞🏻👍🏻
so dont get me wrong, i LOVE the idea of this new boat but is anyone else going to miss old delos once this ones done? i know the crew will but still haha
i will. I became a sub because yt served me up a tour that Brian gave of his boat. I said, "Now THAT's a nice boat!" I'm not at all interested in cats, and I think trying to build your own BIG boat with zero welding, no professional instruction in welding..by a teacher, not some mo welding his own boat, no experience with boat cabinetry, no experience building jigs, i could go on and on. I know Brian is a very hands on, capable guy who can do just about anything, but I fear this will stress their marriage to the breaking point, and I have zero interest in watching that happen. Gonna go back and watch videos from the Indian Ocean, and Brasil, which made me laugh. To me, this is the end of Delos.
Once they had a child, the old Delos was over. This channel has changed A LOT in the past few years from the original Delos that was constantly sailing around the world. A new boat will just be the official end of the old Delos.
What to see about the build? One simple answer... EVERYTHING, and yes set up a live 24/7 only when in the shop working. You could have people (Patrons) come visit and help with the build just like when sailing. I just wish I was younger and could afford to participate. Every little bit will help. Congratulations on this next chapter on your life journey. Hmm, I wonder is Sierra will get a little sister or brother before too long?
@@TonyRaincoat that’s a valid point and I would agree if I had no idea who these people were. It’s a big shiny boat. I thought the same thing at one time, but I welcome you to get to know these people, they’re very relatable. Personally I changed my mind after looking at the work put into the videos. I’m a hobby sailor and I’ve filmed, edited and produced a tv show before. They are giving more time and energy to patrons and viewers than they are getting back. Then I considered they are on the 15th year I believe, meaning it most likely took 10+ years of filming, sailing, producing a show and living their lives before it was a money making adventure. Their boat building adventure isn’t the hedonistic expression of two trust fund kitties, it’s a mom, dad and their baby who have opened up their lives and is the extension of that decade plus of experience that we have all enjoyed watching. I’m grateful for that and can’t wait to see this next adventure. We’ll get to see how an engine room will be laid out that doesn’t destroy your knuckles, where the best manta rays are breeding, how the trade winds are changing, and along for the ride we see a little girl growing up, a dad and mom navigate parenthood, a story of the world unfold through their eyes. They are a window outside of our own little worlds. I personally have zero interest in building a boat/ sailing around the world especially with a little one, but we get to see the world through the eyes of two reasonable and kind people, which is immensely valuable and unique.
@@Longpathwisdom lol I’ve been watching Delos since their Australia days. I fully understand that the production of this channel is hard work. No doubt about it. The person i replied to suggested they felt bad they can’t afford to contribute, which is ridiculous. They are making what most people in the western world would refer to as a “shitload” of money. To even consider building this boat is out of reach for 99.99% of the world. They have made millions of dollars from this channel. I reckon they’re making close to 50k USD per month when you account for ad revenue, patreon, merch, and sponsorships. Let alone the fact that a lot of their boat systems were given to them for a shoutout. I’m a huge fan of this channel, especially the earlier days. But to feel bad about not being able to afford to help pay for rich people’s brand new 50ft aluminum sailing catamaran as a pensioner is WILD. You mentioned you don’t have an interest in cruising. Talk to some cruisers who don’t vlog. I promise they’ll almost unanimously agree with my perspective.
Holy heck guys!! Sailor Barry here! I have followed along almost the whole time! And got most excited when you first started talking about 2.0. And here we are!!! So stoked. Feels so right. I’ve followed in your footsteps and am now a full time Liveaboard, have a YT show of my own and the first year has been so successful I am almost full time! And hope to be a 10th as successful as yall in the years to come. This year I’m embarking on a new build 10 foot aluminum tender with a sponsor and it’s thrilling. I can only imagine on such a large scale how you must feel. I am a shipwright and if you guys ever need a hand, I’d love to come help for a few weeks! Cheers!!!! Sailor Barry.
Never change a winning team! Any other decission would have ended in a compromise. Congrats and hope your selfmade boat will satisfiy you the rest of your life.
BandK, this is an amazing decision. You guys have always been a beacon for knowledge and entertainment. I can't wait to see both of you building Delos II, learning boat fabrication, and watching the whole process. I had to give up sailing for a good reason - two amazing kids - but I am still able to live that dream through your very well-executed storytelling, adventure, and educational videos. I have been watching from Episode 1, and I've laughed with you all, cried with you all, and learned an immense amount of things just by watching you all sail. This is amazing news and the best next chapter for you all and us as well. I can't wait for the next season.
The excitement of a new project can wear off, especially when the project is 2-4 years long. What started as joy can become unbearable as years drag on and on. I don't know if it is affordable but if you could hire another local welder or two it would speed things up and keep the process exciting. Also, progress is always good for UA-cam success. Ok and BTW, so excited for all of you!
SO happy to see you chose a catamaran over the single hull. More space, less rock. The choice for aluminum(inium) is something I'm interested in seeing come to fruition. Best of luck!
Hey, we'd love to see the blueprints of your beautiful home. Our family would love to learn more about living like yourselves. We love watching your videos and learning from your experiences.
7:43 I’ve watched enough sweaty Delos videos to know that having air conditioning in the berths was all Kazaa needed to hear to earn her “yes” vote. The exciting thing about this aluminum design is in the future this boat will likely be 3d printed, like a rocket. 🚀
So stoked for you all! Really happy that you have decided to chose my home town for this awesome project. I have been a tradesman in Brisbane for 34 years now and can see Dan is a master at his trade. David's designs are awesome, so practical and useable but sleek at the same time 👍👍👍💪
Welcome to Australia guys!!! You will not be disappointed in the quality of workmanship nor the lifestyle and people of arguably the best country in the world...
I do, it’s often much more interesting than watching a pro; looking through the eyes of a beginner is a whole other perspective. You only get to be a beginner at something once, cheers Delos 🤙
Make no mistake, I love these guys, but if you are a fabricator, maker or shipwright, looking to glean knowledge that has become more rare, then it just hurts to watch some of these channels. If you just want to watch good reality programming, then have at it.
I’ve been looking at cats for a while before I got one; there’s at least 2 major flaws with this design that you should consider. 1. The open, exposed forward cockpit means you’re going to get absolutely SOAKED with salt showers when at sea. Not fun. 2. The single helm inside the boat is cool, but limits visibility when docking and maneuvering. I’d consider ways to minimize these things.
The short answer I’m afraid is NO! Not because you don’t have the skills at present but because trying to do it alone will blight you and your family’s lives. The project is just too big if you want anything else in your life. Remember building the hull is only a third of the boat. Get someone else to do that and then think about fitting it out yourself. I’ve seen too many burnt out dreams sitting in the back of boat yards. Think how long it has taken Salt and Tar to build a small boat. Please accept some help to build your next dream!
Don't get me wrong, I love the boat and you are right to move on, but don't underestimate the amount of work you are taking on. You will need help if you are to finish it in any decent sort of time frame.
I've watched every video you guys have put out and now I'm even more excited for your future build. Looking forward to each week's progress on the new boat.
For me, all the time I watch blue water sailing Chanels, is about the build and maintenance. So your new adventure will be fascinating to watch. Well, in your case, the addition of your "Nugget" added so much. Boat build and watching family life. What could be better?
I sure hope this don’t bore your audience to death . Ask the pretty red head and her husband how their build is going , years longer than they planned. I just hope you know what your in for . Good luck . I’ll check in from time to time .
The cat is out of the bag! MASSIVE changes are on the horizon for us, and we are so excited to take you all along on the journey with us! We've been getting so many amazing questions about Delos 2.0 and our upcoming plans, so we decided to do a LIVESTREAM Q&A for our Patrons Saturday March 23rd. If you want all the inside scoop on Delos 2.0, lots of other exclusive bonus content, early & ad free access to all our videos, direct messaging with us, and lots more, consider joining our Inner Tribe on Patreon. Learn more at patreon.com/svdelos
Don't do it
I love watching you sail. Not so watching an inexperienced couple build an boat
@@leewahler3058 Were you watching when Delos 1.0 was finished, refinished, upgraded, re-rigged and the electronics done were/are amazing... you may enjoy it more than you think.
cant wait to see the build, good luck.
Will Brady return to help with the build?
Brian and Kazza, congratulations your recent decision to hand build Delo 2.0 yourselves. I'm a boilermaker located not far from Dan's workshop. I've being watching you guys for over 10 years now, every Friday or Saturday, waiting eagerly for the next svdelos upload. You guys inspire me so much, to keep pushing on, trying to keep dreams alive. Even when Brian replies to a question or comment I've made, lifts me for days afterwards. I would like to offer my labour and skillset voluntarily should the boat be built nearby between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Hit me up. So excited for you guys
My favorite thing about sailing youtube is the videos oscillate from 90% sailing 10% DIY to 10% sailing and 90% diy every few years then back again, and we're finally at the stage in that cycle and I'm excited to see it documented from the delos family view.
I've been watching a handful of sailing channels for many years. I've realized I enjoy the building/repair/maintenance/DIY the most. I'm excited for Delos to be doing a full build! I wish you guys the best but I know you've got this. Cheers!
I also enjoy the design, build, repair, DYI, maintenance. This pushes me over to become a patron.
My husband is a life long sailor and owned/operated Jax Charters, a private motor yacht charter company in Jacksonville, Fl., chartering his 43 Hatteras MY to/from Bahamas. Unfortunately he is now in poor health and can no longer operate a boat of either variety alone. He LOVES your videos, and now he is SO EXCITED TO BE PART OF THE BUILDING EXPERIENCE!! He said that it’s like he was part of the team. Thank you for sharing this experience with all of us.
Sending love & healing energy to YOU & your husband! Blessed be. ❤
I would like to say go for a 65-75 foot boat. Just to incorporate a workshop and additional bunk space. Although it is small now, your family will grow (look for min 4 cabins and a kitchen). The longer length can make the pontoons wider and more space for bunking and wash-places and storage; while still getting some speed from the hulls. The hull looks very narrow in the video, get something 3-4 feet wider. Have to remember that 4 -6 inches will be insulation. (check out nauti-styles boat build in turkey, who have a great video on the inside construction and isolated bulkhead to prevent noise from cabins). The greater the underwater volume of your 2 hulls the better your (Center of gravity, and MG) which can make the boat more stable.
For water tanks think at least 1.5m3 or 2 m3 tanks. For fuel tanks think double of Delos is now.
Black water system (toilets) with a holding and treatment tank.
Grey water tank (dishwasher, showers, sinks), with holding tanks. Black water and grey water tanks help in marine restricted places.
Double your freezer space and fridge space.
Compartmentalize your AC spaces. Best AC goes into the bedrooms (lowest temp), next your inside rooms (not as low as your bedrooms). You don't always have to run ac down to 20C, you can sleep at 22 to 24 AC, if the weather outside is over 30C.
Whatever your design plan for 2-3 days at anchor for a battery bank, meaning you might need to put alot of batteries onboard for your electrical load. Put all the luxury items in too (freezers, fridges, ice makers and AC units, shop equipment or anything else).
Look at the hulls being 1/3 height for tanks (water, waste tanks black, grey, fuel). The other 2/3 heights is for bedrooms etc. Look at 8Ft for bedroom height and 8.5-9 feet for the big cabin. If you can get higher head room in the interior.
The biggest mistake most people make is cutting cost by limiting the expansion factor. If you want to add things in the future ;you must leave space and put in the electrical, when the boat is constructed. If you are finding the space cramped, make it bigger.
That keel length looks very small, maybe go 15-20 feet keel. Also ask about a winged keel, which could give you more lift the faster you go in the water.
Watertight compartments-
As a rule you might look at no holes in the watertight bulkheads below the water line (or waterline +1 foot). For piping the piping can be welded. Cabling is harder to make watertight, you need to check into that.
At least 4 -5 WT compartment per hull depending on the length of boat. For instance at the front of hull one bulkhead at 7-10 feet (storage locker), the second one at 14-20 feet (workshop or dive locker with dive compressor/backup diesel generator). Thicker aluminum at the front for reinforced bow for ice/logs etc.
Biggest concern is that you need to sail a fwd helm and see how you like it (with minimum help), especially in inclement weather. Is there a area to dry off when you go out side and how do you tie on for safety in large waves/seas.
Delos2, congrats. Tooling, galvanic protection, specialized parts and components. Goal to double solar generation and storage, hybrid engines, design comprises. More interested in the drive propulsion system for a six to 12 knot family crusier. Same for rigging: dynema, steel, hybrid combo, number and size of sails.
We would love to see the family grow 🙂. Bigger, Bigger!
You make it sound like they’re new to sailing. They know more about sailing and what is required in a boat than you could even dream of. I think it’s embarrassing for you to be offering advice to such seasoned sailors. It’s like you telling the Formula 1 champion how to build a race car.
@@teeanahera8949 Just because you can sail, does not mean you can design. Same goes for Formula 1 drivers, they don't design their own cars, engineers do. Building from Aluminum adds weight to the boat. To hold that weight up the hull needs to displace more than the weight of the aluminum + everything else. To get speed you need a L to Width ratio over 8:1. To get sound proofing on the hulls (from water) you need to insulate 3-4", so a total of 6 to 8" inches off the internal volume of a hull. You want a decent size bedroom in the hull, therefore it must be wider. Therefore to maintain speed the hull must be longer. You want to go into artic waters The temp is 0.6 C. that is cold. And you are going to need more insulation. Look up heat conduction formula. The thicker the walls the less heat is transfered from the boat to the water. There is always give and take when designing things....
An aluminum cat seems spectacular to me!
I also admire the attitude towards the idea of building it yourselves. The statistics on YT for these types of projects are sickeningly huge BTW, but more importantly, these guys are following their hearts towards a path that will definitely leave a deep footprint on the world's sailing community, and even more so in the invaluable legacy of additional experiences and beautiful life lessons for the Little Nugget and all the other “littles” who are virtual witnesses today and tomorrow. 👍💪👌
From one old welder to a couple of up-and-coming welders, you got this! You'll be golden arms in no time! Looking forward to watching your progress!
Really? You dont have any worries building a boat with no experience which will have MASSIVE forces to compete with? I mean, there is a reason why EVERY single weld needs to me made by an absolute professional when it comes to bridges or other serious infrastructure. If there are ANY inaccuracies in the welds, the ship will just be ripped apart in a storm. I am a hobby welder but i am still afraid if people sit on my metal chairs...
@@emanuelehgartner6800 I agree with you. My sister was a professional welder and worked on an aluminum cat where we live. She worked on many boats in our local harbor. She told me SO many particular things about welding aluminum, and aluminum boats in general, that an amateur should be very very concerned about what they don't know. And you right...one little mistake in a weld, and the entire weld will rip open.
@@emanuelehgartner6800 it’s amazing that every pro welder was just born that way, no 16 year old apprentices ever became a great welder.
First year apprentices work on aluminium boats all the time, not every weld needs a master welder, but they need to be checked by a master welder. Give em a few months welding bits and pieces under the supervision of a pro welder and they will quickly come up to speed.
I’ve met plenty of people that couldn’t tie their shoe laces or complete a cross word, we’re alcoholics, a few of them were also welders with their own businesses. It’s not rocket science it just takes patience and practice under supervision.
@@emanuelehgartner6800 As a professional welder i will say that as long as their confidence doesn't exceed their competence they will be fine even starting from knowing nothing.....we all started there.
We've never met, and while I know it's weird, I've come to think of you as friends over the years. I'm very excited for you, and really looking forward to watching you build what looks like it will be a spectacular exploration/cruising vessel! Im sure it feels a bit overwhelming right now, (I've been sailing all my life and working in the boat business for some of it, and I'd certainly be feeling overwhelmed!), but having watched you for years take an even, analytical approach to investigating and solving all sorts of problems on Delos, I can think of nobody whose ability to learn and implement new information and new skills I would have more confidence in than you guys.
I'm also excited for Sierra. She's clearly a bright, loving, and cheerful child, and it's been great fun watching you two introduce her to the adventure in your own lives and the natural wonderland you all have the privilege of being immersed in, but I have to admit that in addition to admiring your ability to make her feel cared for, engage her in your travels, and show her how to be adaptable and appreciative, as the parent of a grown daughter, I've sometimes wondered a little bit about how much she might miss the socialization of going to school and living with a steady group of other children. It seems like your decision to take on this project couldn't come at a better time for her, and hopefully she'll gain a group of new friends, get introduced to life ashore and either learn to appreciate at much greater depth the life she's had up 'til now, or gain the tools to take a different path if she chooses to. Bravo Mama & Papa, and best of luck with your new adventure - can't wait to see how it goes!!!
There are many, many great sailing channels out there, but this one always, always goes that extra mile and makes everything about it unique. What a brilliant idea.
We looked at doing exactly this. And my husband is a welder fabricator with all the tools and know how. Still we were put off by the magnitude, cost and time required. So kudos for having the drive and enthusiasm to Start such a project. It takes a special kind.
What a fantastically designed vessel. As catamaran owners (Antares 44), we can appreciate the “upgrade” this vessel provides, from the forward cockpit and solid hulls to the running gear. AND you get to build exactly what you want. You’ll know the boat and systems inside and out. I really hope the size and scope of this project won’t overwhelm you. We simply wouldn’t have the patience or bandwidth to undertake something like this, despite the overwhelming sense of accomplishment once crossing the finish line. Good for you! Wishing you luck, and we look forward to following your progress over the years to come.
Great points! I’m hoping/expecting they will use professionals to do most of the actual work and be more involved in design decisions and perhaps project management (which I think Brian would be great at). I wonder how much time they can spend at the yard given they want to spend time with family anyway?
Go for it. I love watching people building their dreams.
Design, fabrication, build and finish out - interested in watching all of it. Very excited for your family.
I hate making long comments, so I'll keep it simple. My thoughts on the whole plan would be to JUST DO IT! I mean, I watched you all for years and went back and watched all the other videos from the past leaning along the way (my next step BTW would be to get on a boat and do it with IRL training) . I think it would be a great show, kind of like the old show "This old house" where we can watch you build and learn things along the way. We already saw so much sailing knowledge, maybe it would be a great change. You could also always go out and sail for a week or two if things get dry. Patrons could have a bigger list of things to watch and interact with as well. And really important, the family can get land life back in, including Sierra growing up and going to school etc... Good luck! I as a viewer am happy to be along this new journey. I know for one it's going to be a little different not watching the relaxing sails, but we all need to do new things and not be stuck in the past.
It is so much fun to create something you love with the person you love! Enjoy
Be aware from a voice of experience on such a project. You cannot see or imagine how slow things will go when you start getting into systems, wiring, interior details. You must be prepared for it to take much longer than you anticipate. I advise looking into hiring as much help as you can possibly afford to help with the stuff that goes so slow. It can get very frustrating when you spend weeks and weeks of hard labor but cannot really see much in the way of progress. It takes a high degree of patience and determination. Good luck with it as it sure looks like an exciting project! Try to get up off the floor when ever you can!
They won't sail again for 5-10 years
Yes they will, they're keeping Delos while they build. @@stevenkalter2082
@@stevenkalter2082 It's highly depend on whether they get extra help from pros to do the most difficult and/or time consuming tasks.
Pros works *much* faster due to their experience and/or better equipment / tools.
Their idea of building it themselves will be just enough work to make a vid , then hand it back over to the pros
I suspect they were planning on putting their daughter into a traditional school for a few years and needed UA-cam content since UA-cam is their only job.
As a South African living on the Gold Coast and sailing and boating on Moreton Bay I was taken aback by hearing a South African accent and then a sail over to Moreton Island. Particularly as we'll be camping on Moreton Island in 2 weeks time. Be great to see the build progress if you do build here.
As a dude who found a channel about a dude living his dream all those years ago.. this actually realigning with why I subscribed in the first place! Stoked for you guys!!
Hello guys, so happy for you. You can do it! We had similar experience in the late 1970s but with choosing and building an airplane. The design was a totally new design and the construction was also new. We learned as we built and six years later we flew a totally new type of aircraft. If we could do it you can too. My build problem was burn out. We would build for a month or so and then do our water sports and camping. The stats on completing a large project from start to finish is not promising but you have to focus on the reward at the end. Before the plane I helped build a 60’ shrimp boat so I had learned to visualize the end. Stay focused and when your head starts getting fuzzy then take a break for a while. Have fun at it and don’t make it into a job. Keep Looking Up!
Hi Brian and Karin ...great to meet you yesterday and thanks also for letting me take photos of your beautiful new baby!!! I was absolutely amazed at the progress in only 11 weeks!!
I have forwarded the photos to my son Vito who is currently in Tasmania. He was really chuffed!!!
He hopes to be back up here in Brissy (back on Lamb Island) b4 Christmas and is looking forward to meeting you.
Many thanks again.
Cheers, Ian Franklin 🙂
It's perfect! 👌 Just the right size. Metal / aluminium hull, built like a tank, loads of space for solar, and you get to literally learn the boat layout inside out by being intricately involved in the build.
I’ve watched 2 other favorite sailing channels buy new boats this year. One I still think is the dumbest super high dollar purchase of all time, the other made perfect sense because it fits their sailing lifestyle. I’m an old banker, so dollars have to fit into benefits for me. I love this idea of yours. You’ve selected a location for the build that gives you bang for your buck and you have all kinds of support around. I’m really looking forward to the build. If it were me, I think I’d pay for support labor to assist just to speed the process along and have the extra experience handy.
@darrylcox
I think the dumbest high dollar build ( obvious which boat you are referring to ) may have been a straight sponsorship deal.
No other logical reason.
@@nevillebroadbent1601 I’m pretty sure someone just wanted to be able to go fast and threw out all the other considerations. The O’Kelly’s just had a pretty good video on a boats ability to go fast vs a sailers desire to be that uncomfortable to go that fast.
That Cat I'm sure is built for the well heeled in mind and just to see all the new features was amazing when you compare it to other fit outs......🥰@@nevillebroadbent1601
Dumbest = SLV Perfect = Wynns, Amirite?
@@twmcmahanI was thinking the exact same thing. Wynns make sense. SLV looks like an advertising deal
I've built several small boats and there is truly nothing quite like launching and sailing/driving/paddling something you made with your own blood sweat and tears. This is fantastic news and OMG what a huge undertaking, super stoked for y'all. Following in the footsteps of Salt & Tar, RAN, Emerald Steel and so many more; given your documentary skills this is going to be epic.
If you need further reinforcement of your decision to do an aluminum build in a warm place, go to a cold climate aluminum shop and look at the size of the gas main needed for the heating to keep the metal at an appropriate temperature for good welding practice!
Congratulations on Delos 2.0, awesome news. Just remember that if you've never made a mistake, you've never made much! The rewards for getting in there and getting your hands dirty are beyond value. I look forward to watching progress.
There is no such thing as a big job, just a big collection of little jobs. You got this!
The issue with aluminium boats is not the hull, you can get an aluminium shell pretty quickly and cheaply. The time is the fit out on the inside. You basically need to build a second boat inside the insulation.
Good input
Just curious do you spray on insulation or is it a wool batten type thing or both
@@TheMikesylv I was wondering that too. Need whatever is most mold resistant.
Closed cell foam spray on is preferred. You don't want anything open celled that can harbor moisture and allow space for cooties to grow.@@TheMikesylv
@@TheMikesylvThe Distant shores just finishing their aluminum boat in Netherlands, and it shows the foam- sprayed insulation.
Heck, I've watched a wooden boat rebuild in Brazil for the past 2 years so why not? I think showing an aluminum build will be interesting for many viewers. Good luck!!!
Yea! I watched a couple build a glass boat for a few days Quit because it was like making a bathtub
It'll be different from the other new builds, all glass
YABA is the best channel on UA-cam imo!
@@tittywhiskers9240 Nearing splash! :) I swear I thought that was a total loss when I first saw that bucket. But seeing the craftmanship of the yard was eye-opening when they first started (now it's just outfitting but still ok).
Very true, they have come quite a long way in their skill sets. Impressed me, anyways.@@poorwotan
One of my favorite things to watch has been Brian using his troubleshooting skills to fix or maintain Delos v1. I am really excited to see you guys work through the build of this new boat!!
He has pulled of some major repairs and I love watching that but going from not knowing how to weld to building a boat I'm not seeing it
Insert gas welding and a master coaching them they will develope most of the skills in a week or two ..full time doing it. There will be critical jobs but they will have the expertise on hand.. they can probably draw in some paid skilled workers and volunteers later on in the build.
Being an old sailor who managed a whole year sailing our boat across the Atlantic, I'm so interested in your crazy project. Thank you so much for sharing it! 🎉
Wow, Not sure why it has taken me so long to get here, but I am here. “Subscribed”. Yippie. I must admit, I watch most sailing channels and what drew me to your amazing channel was the aluminum build. I’ve been watching MJ Sailing for a long time as they build their fiberglass cat from ground up. Honestly, it gets a bit tedious to watch at times but I admire all those brave enough to jump into it. I can see from your excitement this will be so exciting to follow along. ❤. Love it guys. Good luck and congrats on staying married through the decision process 😂😂😊
I've been watching you guys four about five years, about the time when yo😅daughter,was about to be born, I admire your adventure. Due to my health issues, I can't do my own water adventure. I just want to thank you guys for the adventure, even though I was not part of your life and adventure. I. Was on the side lines, routing❤ I'm praying for you guys, I admire the way you held it together as a family and letting me into your life thank you even though I don't have much time to live I want to thank you for letting me be part of your adventure on the sidelines❤😢😂🎉❤. In case I don't get to text you to let you know how I feel again because life is short it was a lovely experience hard work dedication and love for your craft. Words cannot explain how I really feel, all I can say is thank you.. God bless you and your family and continue to do what you love❤ the internet has provided me for a love an adventure that I couldn't go on due to my medical issues however I enjoyed every minute of it. ❤😅 Signing off captain this will probably be my last post❤😂🎉😅❤🎉🎉🎉
Thanks so much for your kind words and sending lots of love to you Ralph!
God bless you Ralph 🙏
Warm welcome to Brisbane. Been watching your Delos sailing adventures all over the world for years, and now in my home town. Surreal. You will get used to pronouncing aluminium the Aussie way, driving on the left and enjoying Vegemite in no time. No doubt Plucky from Freedom can share his current experiences with a new aluminium cat build. Hope you enjoy your time as a family and all goes well. Cheers to beer o’clock.
Hey Folks!! Brian, if anyone on earth can pull this amazing boat build!! That is you folks!! Go for it!! Greetings from the shores of Lake Huron!! All the best from a "longtime" Canadian fan!! GIDDYUP!!
Very happy for you both! I look forward to the build series. The achilles heel of aluminium boats is obviously corrosion. I noticed that the first hull showed some serious consideration of the potential issues. One thing I noticed was that all of the deck cleats had been welded onto the hull. It would be great if you covered the strategies employed in the design to prevent, identify and repair corrosion.
Yep the corrosion through electrolysis can be a bastard. Prevention is the key !
2.0 woohoo! I'd love to see build content on the design process (ship design and interior) and how you go about finding, ordering, etc. everything from scratch since many of the sailing channels that have recently done a boat build have gone with a company that takes care of a lot of those details and they didn't go into much of the actual decision making process since there's sooooo much to plan and choose!
So, following you since (2012) almost the beginning as a dedicated subscriber, I have finally decided that this is a great time to stop being "just" a subscriber and start contributing as a Patreon for what will be a magnificent process to watch (webcam in the Brisbane workshop . . . what??!!) and participate in more actively. I have long since realized that my weeks are just not complete until I get my Delos fix on Fridays, and I am very grateful for that. It has been a fantastically entertaining and informative journey thus far, and I am very excited for you all (and for us all, too!) as you launch your effort to build Delos v2.0. God speed!
Definitely talk with Nahoa who are also building a Deviliers Aluminum Cat. I imagine both of you could learn a lot from each other about what design decisions you made and the reasons for them.
Nahoa are doing it smartly though IMO by paying professionals to build it. I find it very naive that these guys think they can build it themselves and get it right with very little experience. Really, why on earth don't they team up with Nahoa and get a great "two boat deal" with a yard somewhere?
@@CG-99 Pretty sure they are going to hire various experts to do the primary build.
You talk about roofs and solarpanel capacity, visibility...but the sail experience of a cat compared to a monohull...that think is rocking and panting and pounting on waves were you are smoothly sailing through with your maramu....a complete different world... If you dont like sailing monohull any more...buy a house like these good bad and ugly guys.....the cat is not a solution...especially if you want to go to high latitudes as you said..... And then aluminum....a galvanic and insulation/condensation nightmare... no repairs off the common tracks anywhere...
Lots of sailor channels start weird projects to have a reason not to sail any more.....new builds, caravan stuff, jungle live...recycling.......just stop!
@@CG-99 Well they have Stradbroke yachts doing most of the work and they are the only ones with experience in building this design since they made hull one. I'm pretty sure they will partner with other profesional outfits to install the hybrid diesel-electrical drives. Going with a smaller company just allows them to be more integrated into build-process.
This is exciting! I sailed on Elcie for a week in 2012 and she was such a well-designed and thoughtful boat. It's great to see you all embarking on this journey with her as inspiration. I hope the project moves swiftly for you all so you can start the next circumnavigation!
I've taken a deep dive into Catamaran designs and building.. Elcie was one of the first I saw that made sense to me, I hadn't realised Brian had actually seen the boat early on.
I'm hoping they stick to the ketch rig ..it makes the design more stable and safer under a wider range of conditions. It also reduces the size of the sails that need handling.
@@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665 Elcie is not the first alloy cat and she's based on Chris White's designs that inspired Nigel Irens to draw the early Gunboats for Peter Johnston that M&M somehow manage to take credit for!
I have a lot of respect for David but he ought to acknowledge those to whom credit is due.
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My typing ..what I should have said was Elcie was the first in terms of the DeVilliers designs and that Was what Brian had seen . They actually say on their site they were not the first to build either the forward cockpit or in alloy .. what Elsie did do on top that was unusual was use the Ketch rig.. again not unknown on cats but rare .. I follow Wilding sailing and he's working on restoring and finishing a Wharram Pahi 42... but previously he and his former
Partner restored and sailed an early GRP Comanche cat with the ketch rig..and it works well for a solo sailing couple.
DeVilliers put all the elements together in the one package.
As soon as I saw the two u tube videos of Elsie it resonated with my own ideals I also liked the strengths of design overall.
I'm an interdisciplinary Environmental scientists with a life time interest in designing, making and messing about with stuff... Sustainable transport and homes being two, my research into the light wt Maine cats the Pioneering Deepblue Rapier 550 almost a decade ago took the internal helm single handed fast cruising boat
to a level that still sets the template. As does it's emergency or sporting tiller helm positions. It's internal space is huge and light with opening roof windows and windows all round.. the semi computer controlled central mast station is akin to a mid engine design behind the recaro seats of the captains steering wheel .. the reactionary response of the time from what I sometimes describe as the skin cancer, heat stroke and hypothermia and exhaustion squadrons or floating Gin palaces . Do not appeal to me. GRP and Carbon fiber are not very good materials to build with .. from a ecological survivability standpoint... but that and my Geology training drew me to Basalt flax, hemp, jute, bamboo and chemically engineered modified fast soft woods that can last 80 plus years untreated...and be superior to Al or steel in some cases. Basalt for the hull led me to the Windelo electric hybrids but their novel interpretation of the internal forward helm but immediately aft of the main mast .. I would still prefer to see a sliding or folding rigid forward access door rather than a roll up Flexi glazing panel for rough conditions...but overall it is an extremely good design on multiple levels. Especially given the problems of traditional designs and materials.
In short good designs are largely evolved from multiple sources. .. and happyness based on experience and individual priorities.
I can aesthetically appreciate a J class Classic Yatchs but I wouldn't want to live on one. 🧙🏼♂️😉 and no explorer live aboard cat shouldn't be able to go ashore, dry out on a sandy beach or mud flat.
Since I subscribed, years ago now, all your dreams became mine so much, as you are soooo good on sharing, explaining your wishes, thoughts, etc ... I am so pleased to say that I decided to stick again to your new dreams, etc ... I just love you way of living, love your family, love your projects...
KEEP GOING !!! Love from my tiny island of Bréhat in Northern Bretagne in France, just dreaming of your visit one day on Delos 2.0
Enjoying your expresions and feelings. looking forward to seeing the work progress. Please show also the mistakes and how you overcome them. Love how you all interact and share the ups and downs. thank you.
So excited for you guys! I've been following your channel for almost 9 years. This is an amazing crossroad you are coming to. I'm looking forward to watching this process.
THIS IS GONNA BE SOOOOOOOOO COOL! I’m so excited it’s finally going to happen! The Patreon cam is a GREAT Idea.
Just imaging sailing around the world on a boat you built just seams amazing.
I'd love to watch the entire boat build! Please put it all on UA-cam!
Congratulations. Your biggest decision is now behind you. Don't second guess it. Stay the course and enjoy the journey.
Keep reading everything you have time for about aluminum boats. People are learning every day. Celebrate each day as you move forward. Remember to take care of yourself in the process ... you have each other to care for and Oh! Yes! There is Sierra too. She will be two years older when this project is complete and that will be big chunk of her life.
One of your choices was building in Sweden where you could spend time with family. Take the time to be with family anyway. They will not be with you forever. Figure out some way for y'all to bring your families to Australia to be with you.
Keep on sharing. We all love it.
I'm excited to follow the boat build. Will pass this on to people I know who might have some interest.
I love boat projects, this is a big one! Giving some overview of each phase may help people engage with the videos. It can be hard to visualize for people who aren't in engineering or fabrication. I've worked a lot with aluminum and love many of it's properties. 👏👏👏
Hey you guys! Just wanted to say that this is really beautiful. That you've chosen the way you want to live and are pursuing it so full-heartedly, to the point where you're perfecting a plan for your dream boat and are going to touch every joint and piece in the thing before it comes together to the point where you can sail off into the sunset, that's just fantastic. Wishing you all the best and will be excited to follow along on the journey.
Good luck guys, making a bout frame from aluminum makes tons of sense.
My 4 and a half yr old son and I love watching your journey! You guys are awesome. A MILLION congratulations on your decision of Delos 2.0!
Can’t wait to see it all unfold! Much love to you guys!
As much as I love this channel and have been here from the beginning I don't think I can stand another boat build. I like sailing channels because I love sailing. I have been an engineer all my working life so sailing is my escape from the reality that I am now way too old to scrabble about on my knees. I now have to sail vicariously through these kind of channels due to chronic arthritis and other age related illnesses. Probably will never see the end of this build. Will watch whilst you still sail but who knows after that. May pop in now and then for an update. I wish you all the best and good luck with the build. ATB regards from the UK
We wish you the best, no hard feelings!
It's understandable; they're really different things: building a boat vs sailing one. Sailing for me is a great way to commune with nature and get away from electronic/computer technology for the most part. I can see how if one were a mechanical engineer, for example, one might want to get away from building hardware via the escape that is sailing.
That said, I can see their interest in wanting to build to learn more about it. Brian is an engineer who's presumably never built a boat before. So the building side is unexplored territory and therefore interesting for him.
Not sure if you can get them in the U.K., but Salonpas patches helped arthritis here. They basically have the exact same active ingredients as Chinese Gung Fu oil called: White Flower External Analgesic Balm Oil: Camphor, Menthol (mint), Methyl Salicylate
I agree. Building and sailing are totally different types of channels. Their hope is that people are invested enough in them personally to watch regardless of what they do. I’m sure they’ll keep most of their subs and gain even more, but I’m with you, I watch sailing videos to see people sail to exotic places and to fantasize about going there myself one day. I’m guessing they are putting Sierra into a traditional school for a few years, which is why they chose to take on this extremely time consuming project.
With what you said your ole sailboat monohull experience of “10%” sailing vs “90%” living on the boat this new comfort design sounds good for 90% living on the boat:) May need more crew to cover bigger distances on deck and stay in ports more:)
@@lcclark1307 A multihull with a forward cockpit should be much simpler to sail than a mono and need fewer crew. More of the lines are lead to one well-protected central location.
Congratulations. Looking forward to seeing the final product. You are on the same path as Plucky and waiting patiently for his build as well.
I am so psyched! I've been an armchair sailor for almost a dozen years and I've been following you guys since your very early days on UA-cam. Though I enjoy sailing, my true interest lies in boat design and construction. Before starting to follow cruisers on UA-cam my passion was reading about the lives of 19th-century sailors and boat builders. And the opportunity to watch real boats come to life on UA-cam has been incredible. I've followed Leo at Sampson Boat Company and Steve at Acorn to Arabella since their channel's inception. What a ride! And when MJ Sailing started its fiberglass boat-building adventure it opened my eyes to the challenges of building a modern fiberglass boat. And now the opportunity to see an aluminum boat constructed is fantastic! I can't wait to start the journey! Good luck and I'll do my little part by supporting the project at Patreon.
Congratulations on your decision, and greatest of success in your endeavor. I know nothing about sailing, but experience has taught me knowing your tools is the foundation of success. When you are done, no one, anywhere could know your boat better. And no other boat could express your style, taste, and needs.
You are literally about to build your world!
I love your idea on the shop webcam. I can't be the only person who would be riveted to watching an entire boat build.
Finally, I admire your courage and teamwork, but that's what got you here in the first place!
You are an amazing, inspirational team.
Long time subscriber (close to 10yrs) - Delos 2.0 super exciting to see and not surprised to hear you're going to hand build it. Very Inspiring as always! Your family has been a real joy to watch!! Cheers to you and your brother's families!
I have been watching you for 7 years. The point you have reached is great. You still have a long way to go. Greetings from Turkey.😍
Very exciting! A really like the design of the forward helm and controls. A big advantage is that the winches will be close to the mast which means significantly less forces at play on the various halyards and much easier handling.
As someone who has always found the boat work videos the most interesting ones, I think you just blew my mind! You must have huge balls to take on such a project!
I'll Second that Sentiment... and then some. Pelotas Grandes!
I am sitting on a yacht I just bought, located just around the corner from your new build location. Inspired in part by watching yourselves living your dream for so many years. Thank you.
Exciting changes and times on the horizon. Been watching for years, and look forward to the trials and tribulations in store. Feel its all going to be worth it, but battening down the hatches for the ride ahead. Here for it.
I thin one of the big draws of this channel is already the boat work. Brian is an extraordinary resourceful dude and by extension this channel is already with at least one foot planted in the maker space on UA-cam. Maker channels are a much bigger space on UA-cam than sailing, and with Brian and Kazaa well proven storytelling skills I’m sure you’ll actually end up growing your viewership rather than decrease it.
Adding to that, I’m sure this is the right move for your family, spend 4-5 years on land in a stable environment is something that’s obviously needed for your family.
best of luck and looking forwards to following this journey for years to come!!
I agree completely well said. I've actually stopped watching Delos for the most part and gravitate toward build channels. Given their documentary skills I know I'll be back to weekly viewing.
When I learnt about the boat building it was my second thought too: what a great solution to find a reason to spend reasonable time on land without having to say they abandon world cruising for family. It is a solid good move, thumbs up.
@@jackblah5842 I'm not really watching any sailing channels, other than this one. I like delos mostly on the merit that they are really good storytellers, and its fun to see how these two very resourceful people solve everyday problems, in what's not such an everyday setting.
A lot of these boat build series are mind-numbingly boring, but check out tally-ho and see what happens when you pair great storytelling with skill and resourcefulness. Brian is not a master metal fabricator, but given how well he knows every nut, bolt and wire-run on delos I'm sure hell be one by the end.
It may be the biggest draw now, but the original Delos subscribers were drawn to the adventures and the multiple trips around the world they took with some very entertaining crew members. The new “post baby subscribers” seem to like the maintenance stuff more.
No! Was my original answer. Hopefully you’ll have professional help with ships systems: electrics, inc. navigation integration, inc. steering-autopilots, battery & solar, interior woodworking, all the fabric & finishing work, galley & head design & execution. And then the engine issue. Hybrid like HH is my recommendation. Huge amount of work. 2 full years realistically. Of endless & often soul breaking work. I won’t lie. I had done three circumnavigations when I was hospitalized with a major back surgery and, having been a computer scientist & geodetic engineer, I ran across you in Episode 3? From Mexico to the Marquesas and thought, what are these two yahoos doing. I was familiar with Amel and sailed Swans for my fist two round the worlds and then an Oyster 595. I’ve been a delivery skipper for Gunboat before they moved to France so I’m familiar with fast cats. Like the idea of an aluminum or carbon fast cruising cat. I’ve stayed true to my monohull love and have a Garcia Exploration 60 on order. Never quite took to the sailing by the numbers on cats. I’m 76 and have sailed 280,000 miles - most with my late wife & kids. Now being crewed by grandkids and upon delivery I’m heading through the Northwest Passage and along the Aleutians to Japan, and eventually heading to a few years in Chile, Argentina and the Antarctic. Best of luck. I get the feeling you want another child and raising kids and self schooling is sure a lot easier today. SSB days and the internet didn’t exist. You’ve got something’s easy but hardworking boatbuilding hasn’t changed that much. It’s a terrible strain on the family. God bless and love to all.
Exelent decision. Happy for you guys.
When you start building I’m willing to give you hand for a few weeks.
Cheers
I’m so excited for this next phase of the Delos story!
Can I suggest that you take a look at the precision involved in building a quality alloy boat on the “sailing into freedom” channel. Peter is an Australian Engineer who is building a similar vessel in Vietnam. The labour costs are much lower there than in Australia but a lot of them have been trained in the big Australian shipyards which build Aluminium Ferries that run between Tasmania and Victoria. Anyhow if look past Peter’s over the top larrikins style you will see just how high quality the work is coming out of this yard. All the shell panels are English wheel rolled to get perfect hull profiles. All the buttons welds are continuous (they use scrap material to continue welds 3 inches past the end of the panels to prevent future cracking)
If you were to use a yard like this with your design it would be done in 3 months and you probably won’t spend any more.
Please show us all the CAD designs and what details you want to change plus the interior design idea
Hey Brian: When you say "We don't know shit"...You are grossly underestimating yourselves. As an amateur mechanic, and mean problem solver myself, I look up to you as a mentor, albeit virtual. I've followed your journey from the beginning, and almost always learn something I can use from each video post. Your technical knowledge, intuition, and aptitude is top level. You've got this!
Yea Brian does seem to know a ton of shit for real lol
Best of luck on this journey.
My family did this with unlimited budget and it still took us 3yrs and another 2yrs to sort her out.
NO ONE deserves this more so I’m pulling for ya and I’ll be here watching no matter what. 🤞🏻👍🏻
i am excited for you all. being a fabricotor myself i know its a lot of work but the pride of doing things yourself is differently worth it
So nice. Can't wait to watch yall build it. So excited for yall.
so dont get me wrong, i LOVE the idea of this new boat but is anyone else going to miss old delos once this ones done? i know the crew will but still haha
wish i had the money to buy her from them, Delos would be a big upgrade from my Roberts 25 😁😁
i will. I became a sub because yt served me up a tour that Brian gave of his boat. I said, "Now THAT's a nice boat!" I'm not at all interested in cats, and I think trying to build your own BIG boat with zero welding, no professional instruction in welding..by a teacher, not some mo welding his own boat, no experience with boat cabinetry, no experience building jigs, i could go on and on. I know Brian is a very hands on, capable guy who can do just about anything, but I fear this will stress their marriage to the breaking point, and I have zero interest in watching that happen. Gonna go back and watch videos from the Indian Ocean, and Brasil, which made me laugh. To me, this is the end of Delos.
Don't know if this is the end of Delos, but their video/content will be a big change?
Once they had a child, the old Delos was over. This channel has changed A LOT in the past few years from the original Delos that was constantly sailing around the world. A new boat will just be the official end of the old Delos.
What to see about the build? One simple answer... EVERYTHING, and yes set up a live 24/7 only when in the shop working. You could have people (Patrons) come visit and help with the build just like when sailing. I just wish I was younger and could afford to participate. Every little bit will help. Congratulations on this next chapter on your life journey. Hmm, I wonder is Sierra will get a little sister or brother before too long?
lol you don’t need to feel bad for not financially contributing to a strangers yacht fund.
@@TonyRaincoat that’s a valid point and I would agree if I had no idea who these people were. It’s a big shiny boat. I thought the same thing at one time, but I welcome you to get to know these people, they’re very relatable. Personally I changed my mind after looking at the work put into the videos. I’m a hobby sailor and I’ve filmed, edited and produced a tv show before. They are giving more time and energy to patrons and viewers than they are getting back. Then I considered they are on the 15th year I believe, meaning it most likely took 10+ years of filming, sailing, producing a show and living their lives before it was a money making adventure. Their boat building adventure isn’t the hedonistic expression of two trust fund kitties, it’s a mom, dad and their baby who have opened up their lives and is the extension of that decade plus of experience that we have all enjoyed watching. I’m grateful for that and can’t wait to see this next adventure. We’ll get to see how an engine room will be laid out that doesn’t destroy your knuckles, where the best manta rays are breeding, how the trade winds are changing, and along for the ride we see a little girl growing up, a dad and mom navigate parenthood, a story of the world unfold through their eyes. They are a window outside of our own little worlds. I personally have zero interest in building a boat/ sailing around the world especially with a little one, but we get to see the world through the eyes of two reasonable and kind people, which is immensely valuable and unique.
@@Longpathwisdom lol I’ve been watching Delos since their Australia days. I fully understand that the production of this channel is hard work. No doubt about it.
The person i replied to suggested they felt bad they can’t afford to contribute, which is ridiculous.
They are making what most people in the western world would refer to as a “shitload” of money. To even consider building this boat is out of reach for 99.99% of the world. They have made millions of dollars from this channel. I reckon they’re making close to 50k USD per month when you account for ad revenue, patreon, merch, and sponsorships. Let alone the fact that a lot of their boat systems were given to them for a shoutout.
I’m a huge fan of this channel, especially the earlier days. But to feel bad about not being able to afford to help pay for rich people’s brand new 50ft aluminum sailing catamaran as a pensioner is WILD.
You mentioned you don’t have an interest in cruising. Talk to some cruisers who don’t vlog. I promise they’ll almost unanimously agree with my perspective.
this is going to be amazing! look forward to taking this journey with you
Holy heck guys!! Sailor Barry here! I have followed along almost the whole time! And got most excited when you first started talking about 2.0. And here we are!!! So stoked. Feels so right.
I’ve followed in your footsteps and am now a full time Liveaboard, have a YT show of my own and the first year has been so successful I am almost full time! And hope to be a 10th as successful as yall in the years to come.
This year I’m embarking on a new build 10 foot aluminum tender with a sponsor and it’s thrilling. I can only imagine on such a large scale how you must feel.
I am a shipwright and if you guys ever need a hand, I’d love to come help for a few weeks! Cheers!!!!
Sailor Barry.
You guys are that channel with all the tattoos, smoking and cursing? LOL... I subbed!
@@YouCanCallMeDon hell yeah brother! 💪
Ya!! Sailor Barry!! Cheers from Cumberland, Van Island!!
hello from australia barry
Never change a winning team!
Any other decission would have ended in a compromise.
Congrats and hope your selfmade boat will satisfiy you the rest of your life.
Great projekt loooking forward to see it come together
BandK, this is an amazing decision. You guys have always been a beacon for knowledge and entertainment. I can't wait to see both of you building Delos II, learning boat fabrication, and watching the whole process. I had to give up sailing for a good reason - two amazing kids - but I am still able to live that dream through your very well-executed storytelling, adventure, and educational videos. I have been watching from Episode 1, and I've laughed with you all, cried with you all, and learned an immense amount of things just by watching you all sail. This is amazing news and the best next chapter for you all and us as well. I can't wait for the next season.
Your new boat is way cooler and killer rugged than all the nice cats other channels have got. Truly a expedition cruiser. Can't wait!!
The excitement of a new project can wear off, especially when the project is 2-4 years long. What started as joy can become unbearable as years drag on and on. I don't know if it is affordable but if you could hire another local welder or two it would speed things up and keep the process exciting. Also, progress is always good for UA-cam success. Ok and BTW, so excited for all of you!
Looks like fun but 5 years min. Who's going to watch this for 5 years
Well, first of all congrats! 👍
And here is the list of what I would like to see:
1. Everything
2. All the rest as well.
Good luck
Dirk
SO happy to see you chose a catamaran over the single hull. More space, less rock. The choice for aluminum(inium) is something I'm interested in seeing come to fruition. Best of luck!
Hey, we'd love to see the blueprints of your beautiful home. Our family would love to learn more about living like yourselves. We love watching your videos and learning from your experiences.
This is awesome! I've never sailed a day in my life, but your videos are like a short getaway every week. I can't wait to watch this journey!
I think you guys totally got this!!! Very exciting and congrats.
Love the buildup to this April fools joke. Keep em coming!
7:43 I’ve watched enough sweaty Delos videos to know that having air conditioning in the berths was all Kazaa needed to hear to earn her “yes” vote.
The exciting thing about this aluminum design is in the future this boat will likely be 3d printed, like a rocket. 🚀
Wow! I’ve been off YT for a few months and I come back to this! HUUUUUGE new deal. Well done guys. Love your pluck
So stoked for you all! Really happy that you have decided to chose my home town for this awesome project. I have been a tradesman in Brisbane for 34 years now and can see Dan is a master at his trade. David's designs are awesome, so practical and useable but sleek at the same time 👍👍👍💪
Welcome to Australia guys!!! You will not be disappointed in the quality of workmanship nor the lifestyle and people of arguably the best country in the world...
As a student welder who loves sailing, this looks epic. Nice welds Brian!
The question is, do people interested in building want to watch a couple of newbies OJT when their time might be better spent elsewhere. 0:14 0:14
Yer why not? If it goes to shit we still be here watching 🤷♂️
Yes that pretty much sums it up
Yes.
I do, it’s often much more interesting than watching a pro; looking through the eyes of a beginner is a whole other perspective. You only get to be a beginner at something once, cheers Delos 🤙
Make no mistake, I love these guys, but if you are a fabricator, maker or shipwright, looking to glean knowledge that has become more rare, then it just hurts to watch some of these channels. If you just want to watch good reality programming, then have at it.
It's exciting guys!!! Go for it! Will be watching every day!
Stoked to see this boat be put together, see you around 🤙
A man needs to know his limitations.
I’ve been looking at cats for a while before I got one; there’s at least 2 major flaws with this design that you should consider.
1. The open, exposed forward cockpit means you’re going to get absolutely SOAKED with salt showers when at sea. Not fun.
2. The single helm inside the boat is cool, but limits visibility when docking and maneuvering.
I’d consider ways to minimize these things.
The short answer I’m afraid is NO!
Not because you don’t have the skills at present but because trying to do it alone will blight you and your family’s lives. The project is just too big if you want anything else in your life. Remember building the hull is only a third of the boat. Get someone else to do that and then think about fitting it out yourself. I’ve seen too many burnt out dreams sitting in the back of boat yards. Think how long it has taken Salt and Tar to build a small boat. Please accept some help to build your next dream!
Don't get me wrong, I love the boat and you are right to move on, but don't underestimate the amount of work you are taking on. You will need help if you are to finish it in any decent sort of time frame.
I've watched every video you guys have put out and now I'm even more excited for your future build. Looking forward to each week's progress on the new boat.
For me, all the time I watch blue water sailing Chanels, is about the build and maintenance. So your new adventure will be fascinating to watch. Well, in your case, the addition of your "Nugget" added so much. Boat build and watching family life. What could be better?
I sure hope this don’t bore your audience to death . Ask the pretty red head and her husband how their build is going , years longer than they planned. I just hope you know what your in for . Good luck . I’ll check in from time to time .
Looks good! You have chosen a solid boat and a solid builder. All that's left is everything, good luck!