I live in Portugal on a cork farm. Cork is cut from the tree every 10 years and after cutting a number is painted on the tree. This year a 4 This means that in 2034 the trees marked with a 4 will have their cork removed again. The uncorking of the tree is done in June when temperatures are high and the cork warms up and releases from the trunk while the trunk of the tree is still cold.Cutting the cork is done with a sharp axe and is precise work because the axe must not touch the trunk itself otherwise there is a chance that the tree will die due to the damage. My apologies for my bad English.
16:25 well... since you asked for suggestions, here we go. May take a bit of effort, but it will be worth the time. Definitely the OSB board, but here is how you guys will make it special. Paint each strand a different color; lots of contrasting, complimenting bright colors like hot pink, bright purple, lime green, intense orange, use reflective surfaces, the sky is the limit guys. And for a really cool touch, install some black lights, so at night things get magical!
Amazing when something seems "real". The look and feel of the galley area meets your vision. Some suggestions for the floorboards- Consider a rubber layer on the supports (like Sylomar) and board edges to minimize creaking and reduce noise a little. Also, a built-in yet removable dust bin at the bottom of the steps to collect detritus.
Our cabin sole (ply) fits up against the cabinetry just like your test pieces, great for access and easy to make. But its impossible to take in and out with out scratching up the walls if i was to do ours again i would have a narrow perimeter fixed in place all the way around the edges and have the lift out panel fit into that, almost no loss of access easier to get sole in and out and best of all no scraps down the walls! Been watching from the start, boats really coming together amazing.
Cork will outlast the boat. It is expensive but one of the best most durable floors available today. As a flooring representative for 40 years, it is my favorite.
I really liked the conversations in the background while watching Mat work (like your conversation about flooring options) after he setup the scene and introduced the work. Twice as much information transmitted in the same amount of time.
I agree with having a fixed perimeter around the floor which will allow you to easily remove the floor without scratching anything. On the floor of our boat, we have removable pieces from the companionway to the Vberth which can easily be removed for access to wiring and plumbing. We used luxury waterproof vinyl flooring that looks like wood planking in a light color which was glued down and were able to make the seams along the edges of the removable pieces so you barely see that there is access. It was textured so it was non-skid and is soft on the feet. Recently we had some electrical work done. The mechanic took one look at the floor and said, "Too bad you covered up all your access" as he had been on the boat previously. When I popped up the piece he needed removed, he was quite surprised as he didn't even see it. Teak and holly looks very nice but it is not waterproof and the finish on it can get scratched etc. Unless you fully finish cork, it will absorb stains. Great job on everything you do!!!! I must say, it is fun to be invited to comment on your decisions.
7:25 Portugal. Brazil provided the Mahogany for your door frames most likely. And now, since that the wine industry is introducing other methods for closing bottles, cork should be more available and affordable. Cork is an excelent option for the floor because it is much softer then wood, and more comfortable for walking on bare feet, and should provide better grip in humid conditions too. Great for children and cats as well!
I think there is no project that Matt can't do, here a is multi talented master at work, such a pleasure to watch. Regards to you and sending good energy.....Neil ☘😊
The great thing about raw OSB is that you get to swap it out after just a few months of sailing, whether you want to or not. Tiling is where it's at! Just a small layer of concrete in the bottom of the boat and you can get some nice Italian marble tiling. Might even be able to get rid of the keel with all the extra weight so you can sail shallow water as well.
I've been watching the channel for a while and I think raw OSB is your perfect choice for flooring. You're a builder making extensive use of composite materials, so it only makes sense to add this tried and true composite to your construction. Also, after a few weeks (or days) in a saltwater environment, the feel underfoot will be truly singular!
Thank you so much for not cliff-hanging that one! The end was so satisfying to see!! Great job! Too funny as well that yes, having a space in proper proportions can make all the difference between feeling like you’re in a galley rather than a fun-house at the county fair.
Two years ago I finished a similar project to yours where I gutted a boat to a bare hull and totally rebuilt everything. For the cabin sole structure I used GRP angle for the beams, with GRP verticals supporting the beams mid span. Then I glued and bolted mahogany marine plywood to the GRP beams with the perimeter edges tabbed to the hull with 17/08. During this process i figured out where I wanted hatches. For the overlay I used Black Locust cut into 2" wide strips with a border around the outer perimeter and around each hatch. The locust is glued down with epoxy. I used twist compression latches on the hatches so in the event of a knockdown everything stays in place. Really like the way it turned out, great bilge access and no squeaks from panels rubbing. Used an oil finish on the sole which looks great and is easy to maintain.
When my father built his boat, his floor was fibreglass all joined in for stiffness and integrity etc, with lift off panels for access. So the floor had a recessed lip that the "lid" sat on, and the lid was flush with the surrounding floor, with finger holes to lift them. All fit very nice, radiused edges and corners so it didn't catch stuff or cut hands etc, easy access to each compartment, and the lids were all sensible sizes so they were easy to put on a bunk or somewhere out of the way when access was needed. Not sure if I have pics, dad would probably have some, but I could easily sketch it.
I was on a boat recently with a cork sole as well as cork non-skid on deck. The cork looked and felt really good and might be the most practical sole ever. I have a traditional varnished wooden veneered ply floor. Just say no! It's a nightmare of maintenance.
We did cork floors in our home. While we love the look and feel they have not held up. Our 70 lb. dog absolutely destroyed the finish in high traffic areas. An option we are exploring to replace it with is synthetic wood look gym flooring. We have rubber gym flooring in our home and it feels nice underfoot and holds up well, but it's heavy and the look is not for everyone
I would use stone veneer for the floor boards if I had a boat. Basically it is stone cut so thin that you could actually bend it. I would choose granite or slate veneer. If you intend to sail in colder climate I would probably also use resistive heating panels underneath.
Matt, It looks like you drilled into the tank when you put the edge foam boards for the floor. You can see the inspection cover for the tank. You might want to go through and check out that you have no screw holes in your tanks. Keep up the great work.
What an excellent idea of using cork. I've never experienced it under foot or how durable it is but it sounds like a good option. I've finally gotten back to a marine project myself after a six year break and am enjoying the vinylester and glass again! Thanks for wetting my appetite! God bless ❤
I am perpetually amazed by how vast the space inside is. The sailboat I spent the most time on growing up / crewing was a C&C 40' and that boat was considered fairly big for the Lake Ontario / Erie scene, but ya could fit 2 of em' inside Duracell! This boat is going to win many awards once she's splashed and the sailing media get their paws on her beautiful curves. Be ready! Also Matt, you have a way of making complicated projects seem not terrifying at all; you're on your way to achieving some sort of guru status don't let it go to your head ;)
Of all the boat builders I have seen on UA-cam Matt is head and shoulders above them in his skill level and attention to detail. He is already the boat building Guru.
Hello from Ontario Canada! I’d love to see cork floors with white seams, I think it would look amazing and cork is a good insulator for heat/cold/sound!
I renovated a previous home and used cork (click together) flooring. I loved that floor. Looks great, feels great, and super easy to maintain. Not gonna lie ... I actually like the look of osb! 😂
Hi there! I've been following the Duracell Project for a while now, and I think it's fantastic! Although I don’t have any personal experience with boats just yet, who knows what the future holds. I imagine you're working with specific metrics to keep the episodes at their current length, but personally, I’d love to see each episode extended by about 10 minutes, bringing them to around 30 minutes. I feel this would allow for even more depth and detail. Thanks for all the great work!
It was briefly a "thing" in the 70s or 80s to stain OSB for countertops, etc. The different wood pieces in the sheet stain differently and give an interesting contrast.
Was going to suggest bamboo but it pales into insignificance when compared to raw chip-board. Get fresh cement on your boots before scuffing and kicking around in there, obviously! Great milestone having the final floor height to hang out on. Hope you took time out for a coffee in your galley. _CHEERS!_
I have seen people use varnished OSB as the permanent flooring in their home. I think cork is a great option and have seen that in boats. Most of the cork comes from the Cork Oak harvested in Portugal.
Aaah this episode was too short, I want moaaar !! "Oh hey Marc !" ^^ We can easily tell that you enjoy sinking your teeth into these fun projects, keep rocking man !
I know 'they' make ground contact rated particle board so I imagine there is similarly rated OSB. Not as inexpensive as regular OSB, but far better to use near water. I once built a rec room floor out of OSB and added layers floor sealer to it, looked awesome! But I kinda like the look of the cork with the black 'sealant' lines. I'd consider making those lines far thinner and actually using the black adhesive making the floor less slippery when it's wet.
Raw OSB would be perfect as it would gently absorb moisture in the boat, negating the need for bilge pumps and leak control. I know you guys are probably used to it so missit when it happens, but I should warn you that there was a bear on your boat. You barely missed getting mauled!
Definitely would add a permanent margin border to floor boards. And love the cork with caulking idea. Should mock up some pieces of different options to get a feel for it. Some of the new quality vinyls flooring option would be worth a look at
Hey Matt, Great idea. Cork is amazing. I stripped off all the teak in my cockpit and replaced it with cork. I got the cork off a Brit canal boat during a 4 week canal trip in Belgium and France. It was a "Workaway" gig. I very carefully stripped it off the deck in the shape of the pieces I needed on Ultegra. I had the patterns because I was going to get them made in La Rochelle where most of the OEM's get it. Saved me $2,000. I'm not as epoxy knowledge as you so I did get the recommended epoxy. TDS404 is the caulking I used after gluing. It's 6mm new and sands easily. I sand mine once a year to bring it back to new. I'm not going to live long enough to sand through it 😅😅 The one issue is it's soft and damages easy if you drop something heavy on it. However it's fairly easy to repair. Just very fiddly. I saw cork trees in southern Spain
Following your channel for several years now and always wondered how do you get this boat “cosy” inside and now I know. I was afraid you all painted it white and it looked like a floating hospital😂 Looking forward to the next episode. I learning a lot from you ,especially not to rush on a project to get the best result.
This video was really nicely put together. Hearing you guys talk about floor board choices while watching the gluing is the way to put stuff together. Too many videos rely on time lapse shots with music, it is an easy filler but it gets old really quick. You will see a lot of it on plenty of channels and some time lapse stuff really works well, but it is so over used and often really boring. It takes just a little more effort to make things really engaging, as you did in that section, but the difference is really massive. Well done. I am a pro film maker so I watch closely at that kind of thing. I am also a sailing enthusiast, I was a delivery skipper for a few years. Last thing, are you sure you want to go with salmon pink for the boat paint job?....just kidding. That pink fairing must be driving you nuts. But you guys are getting there. Well done for all of the hard work. She is going to be a beauty.
Cork also has consistent color through its depth so if you cut or slice it It's not a high contrast blemish. As well, keeping a supply of cork dust (by surface sanding trimmings) mixed with a clear drying adhesive allows you to make a patching compound
Love the idea of cork flooring. I fail to see the reason for not having lift out access panels, unless it's that you don't see a need to get under there frequently. Janni's music choices are primo.
I am a life long sailor. I have raced boats for 35 years but for coastal cruising you absolutely can't beat cruising on a trawler. For trans oceanic cruising I would jump back to sailboat.
Matt - Foam core, fiberglass panels with "fake" Teak decking material as top layer, as used on new boats. Doesn't seem to be too expensive and can be easily replaced if damaged, etc.
The first time I saw a cork sole was on Dorade, when she was living in East Sound on Orcas. I'm sure it had been there a fairly long time (original?); it was dark in color and looked pretty good.
Whatever you are going to choose for floorboards (I like the cork option with white seams) do not forget to screw them down. We had inserts in our stringers and used machine screws to hold them down. Even we got complaisant and kind stopped crewing down the boards that needed to be accessed a lot. But floorboards and the loose items under them can become absolute killers in case you roll the boat in real bad weather.
I did epoxy over some OSB for our solar cabinet and every time I go in there I marvel at how beautiful it looks. It’s been years and it’s still looks like I did it yesterday, of course I used the the side without the black lines facing out. The cork floor seems like a perfect choice for the sole, looks so beautiful!
this is just my thought, perhaps a trick missed, i am loving the boat and all the interior design, your wide angle camera views from above between the upper seating area looking forward into the galley area give some super perspective of the worktop, i know its about maximising space and being able to stand against the galley worktops, feet not bashing toes into bottom of cupboards etc, but i wondered if they might be done in the same style as the two upper surfaces forward of the main seats (above doorways into aft cabins), i love the clean smooth box form with rounded corners, i remember you and i speaking of possible inlay of pieces of wood or metal to prevent things sliding off the top, and wonder if this could be duplicated on the worktop, while i like the worktop height, i often wonder if they can be made higher, now i'm not particularly tall, 5.8 or something, and if i'm standing leaning against a work top i quite like it to be sort of elbow height, meaning more space below and comfortable working height while at sea on the move, you can still have the lower side look as if its floating, lit up, room for toes, i've been on my friends boat which same as yours has a nice but tighter position to stand and cook or wash up, but i just thought considering storage room, there was nothing really to not have a higher surface, as it is it looks great, but i was thinking about the sides of the work top sicking out but does give you many options for walk rails etc loving it all, super job and the fairing is going amazing, great call to have someone in to do it while you crack on with the interesting stuff, will spead things up
OSB won’t work as nonskid. If you are barefoot you will be way too terrified to let your feet slide on it. Those splinters would be no joke. Great feeling of progress and Matt’s grin at the end says it all.
When you get OSB wet it falls apart in peices. I built a diy pickup bed cover it fell apart when there was heavy rains, then I rebuilt it and added flex seal with 8 layers and it still bowed on me. Hopefully that helps.
Floor boards.. On my boat there's a thin (5/8) strip of teak on the verticals around the sole boards. When the floor boards are lifted a little bit there's clearance around them facilitating removal
Nice progress with the floors. I know you won’t ghetto the boat with OSB which eventually will turn into pulp. However I would suggest felt strips on top of the supports to keep the floors from squeaking when walking on them or from just being underway when the boat flexes. Nothing screams cheap more walking on them on those IKEA interior boats at a show.. Vinyl flooring may also be an option btw…
Raw OSB = Greater weight than plywood :) Looks interesting though. Maybe aluminum diamond plate? Astro turf? Or (what our cal 29 has) FG with anti slip pattern. I expect you would want something to contrast with all the FG is the rest of the boat though. I can understand why the PO had painted pictures on the inside of the hull so it didn't feel like a sanatorium. Be sure to add some greens in there for mental health. BTW, That fairing compound is not a bad colour for the outside of the hull..... very earthy (and unique).
A couple years ago you would have had to rule out OSB due to its high cost! 😂. Glad it’s back to being an affordable flooring option for cruising boats, maybe foam core with OSB veneer? Honestly now, the cork sounds cool, or cork with some shallow grooves to make it look like planks, even if the grooves weren’t filled. I don’t think traditional teak and holly matches the boat very well.
So the countertops will be lower than your armpits??? Whewf! That's a relief. LOL The floor is actually higher than I thought it was going to be when you explained it before.
Might I suggest that you take about an 1/8th inch off of your total cut dimensions and also back cut a 45 degree chamfer/angle on your pattern cut. This will allow for a little bit of play around the edges. My suggestion is for the finish floor installation. That way you can place that big panel in one piece. Great video. Thank you for bringing Us along.
you could do those textured marble look veniers, they use on kitchen counters, floors. and maybe when you make the final floorboards instal magnets to hold them inplace to prevent creaking.
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I live in Portugal on a cork farm. Cork is cut from the tree every 10 years and after cutting a number is painted on the tree. This year a 4 This means that in 2034 the trees marked with a 4 will have their cork removed again. The uncorking of the tree is done in June when temperatures are high and the cork warms up and releases from the trunk while the trunk of the tree is still cold.Cutting the cork is done with a sharp axe and is precise work because the axe must not touch the trunk itself otherwise there is a chance that the tree will die due to the damage. My apologies for my bad English.
Your English was perfect
Google Translate doesn't do a better job than you.
Thank you for the education. Your English is fine. Better than many people I have met.
That was perfect English, thank you. It was also extremely interesting and informative. ❤
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i like the trend you have started with overlaying conversations about the project while showing work being done. it's a nice touch.
I came her to say this, couldn't agree more it's really nice hearing the questions Yani has for Matt.
Really nice touch
The sheepish grin at the end sums it all up. That is the most giddy I have seen since the boat made it to your house.
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Gigidy!
16:25 well... since you asked for suggestions, here we go. May take a bit of effort, but it will be worth the time. Definitely the OSB board, but here is how you guys will make it special. Paint each strand a different color; lots of contrasting, complimenting bright colors like hot pink, bright purple, lime green, intense orange, use reflective surfaces, the sky is the limit guys. And for a really cool touch, install some black lights, so at night things get magical!
Amazing when something seems "real". The look and feel of the galley area meets your vision. Some suggestions for the floorboards- Consider a rubber layer on the supports (like Sylomar) and board edges to minimize creaking and reduce noise a little. Also, a built-in yet removable dust bin at the bottom of the steps to collect detritus.
🙌for a thin layer of glass on the traveler...of course "geekin" on glass is my MO!!!!
Our cabin sole (ply) fits up against the cabinetry just like your test pieces, great for access and easy to make. But its impossible to take in and out with out scratching up the walls if i was to do ours again i would have a narrow perimeter fixed in place all the way around the edges and have the lift out panel fit into that, almost no loss of access easier to get sole in and out and best of all no scraps down the walls!
Been watching from the start, boats really coming together amazing.
The cork floor sounds amazing. Plus, I would think it would feel warmer on bare feet.
Cork will outlast the boat. It is expensive but one of the best most durable floors available today. As a flooring representative for 40 years, it is my favorite.
@@srperk6163 I love cork flooring. My favorite by far. 😊
The cork floor in the Teak and Holly style would absolutely be my first choice.
I really liked the conversations in the background while watching Mat work (like your conversation about flooring options) after he setup the scene and introduced the work. Twice as much information transmitted in the same amount of time.
One can see the first glimpse of true excitement in that last frame! Reality is unfolding quicker every week.
I agree with having a fixed perimeter around the floor which will allow you to easily remove the floor without scratching anything. On the floor of our boat, we have removable pieces from the companionway to the Vberth which can easily be removed for access to wiring and plumbing. We used luxury waterproof vinyl flooring that looks like wood planking in a light color which was glued down and were able to make the seams along the edges of the removable pieces so you barely see that there is access. It was textured so it was non-skid and is soft on the feet. Recently we had some electrical work done. The mechanic took one look at the floor and said, "Too bad you covered up all your access" as he had been on the boat previously. When I popped up the piece he needed removed, he was quite surprised as he didn't even see it. Teak and holly looks very nice but it is not waterproof and the finish on it can get scratched etc. Unless you fully finish cork, it will absorb stains. Great job on everything you do!!!! I must say, it is fun to be invited to comment on your decisions.
The look on your face when you first stood on the test floor boards, says it all, Matt. Congratulations for having arrived at this point in the build.
That look on Matt's face at the end is priceless. Clearly, in his mind, he is already out on the water.
7:25 Portugal. Brazil provided the Mahogany for your door frames most likely. And now, since that the wine industry is introducing other methods for closing bottles, cork should be more available and affordable. Cork is an excelent option for the floor because it is much softer then wood, and more comfortable for walking on bare feet, and should provide better grip in humid conditions too. Great for children and cats as well!
I think there is no project that Matt can't do, here a is multi talented master at work, such a pleasure to watch. Regards to you and sending good energy.....Neil ☘😊
The great thing about raw OSB is that you get to swap it out after just a few months of sailing, whether you want to or not. Tiling is where it's at! Just a small layer of concrete in the bottom of the boat and you can get some nice Italian marble tiling. Might even be able to get rid of the keel with all the extra weight so you can sail shallow water as well.
The look of inspiration in Matts face just before the end is great!
I've been watching the channel for a while and I think raw OSB is your perfect choice for flooring. You're a builder making extensive use of composite materials, so it only makes sense to add this tried and true composite to your construction. Also, after a few weeks (or days) in a saltwater environment, the feel underfoot will be truly singular!
Smile at the end says it all, very satisfying and fun at the same time🙂
I'd agree, she caught a a genuine moment there.
Thank you so much for not cliff-hanging that one! The end was so satisfying to see!! Great job! Too funny as well that yes, having a space in proper proportions can make all the difference between feeling like you’re in a galley rather than a fun-house at the county fair.
Two years ago I finished a similar project to yours where I gutted a boat to a bare hull and totally rebuilt everything. For the cabin sole structure I used GRP angle for the beams, with GRP verticals supporting the beams mid span. Then I glued and bolted mahogany marine plywood to the GRP beams with the perimeter edges tabbed to the hull with 17/08. During this process i figured out where I wanted hatches. For the overlay I used Black Locust cut into 2" wide strips with a border around the outer perimeter and around each hatch. The locust is glued down with epoxy. I used twist compression latches on the hatches so in the event of a knockdown everything stays in place. Really like the way it turned out, great bilge access and no squeaks from panels rubbing. Used an oil finish on the sole which looks great and is easy to maintain.
Raw OSB flooring (or sole) sounds like a great way for your kid's first steps to be filled with splinters.
When my father built his boat, his floor was fibreglass all joined in for stiffness and integrity etc, with lift off panels for access. So the floor had a recessed lip that the "lid" sat on, and the lid was flush with the surrounding floor, with finger holes to lift them.
All fit very nice, radiused edges and corners so it didn't catch stuff or cut hands etc, easy access to each compartment, and the lids were all sensible sizes so they were easy to put on a bunk or somewhere out of the way when access was needed.
Not sure if I have pics, dad would probably have some, but I could easily sketch it.
I‘d love the traditionel floor
The whole boat lives because of this contrast of traditionel and modern boat Building
So happy to see your satisfied smile at the end. I don't think I've seen Matt so animated for a long time (except when looking at wife and baby) 😂❤
I was on a boat recently with a cork sole as well as cork non-skid on deck. The cork looked and felt really good and might be the most practical sole ever. I have a traditional varnished wooden veneered ply floor. Just say no! It's a nightmare of maintenance.
We did cork floors in our home. While we love the look and feel they have not held up. Our 70 lb. dog absolutely destroyed the finish in high traffic areas. An option we are exploring to replace it with is synthetic wood look gym flooring. We have rubber gym flooring in our home and it feels nice underfoot and holds up well, but it's heavy and the look is not for everyone
OSB is good, so long as you use scaffold bar for the grab rails and some of that green netting for curtains
OSB :shou sugi ban, "River" flooded epoxy rock pool, glitter ,RGB LED's, for the win😅
I would use stone veneer for the floor boards if I had a boat. Basically it is stone cut so thin that you could actually bend it. I would choose granite or slate veneer. If you intend to sail in colder climate I would probably also use resistive heating panels underneath.
Matt that look on your face in the final frames of this video are priceless.
Matt, It looks like you drilled into the tank when you put the edge foam boards for the floor. You can see the inspection cover for the tank. You might want to go through and check out that you have no screw holes in your tanks.
Keep up the great work.
We put bamboo tongue and groove planking down for the sole of our 50 ft. Trawler. It has held up very well, including two big dogs.
Cork is very beautiful and has so many different choices! Nice episode again..
What an excellent idea of using cork. I've never experienced it under foot or how durable it is but it sounds like a good option. I've finally gotten back to a marine project myself after a six year break and am enjoying the vinylester and glass again! Thanks for wetting my appetite! God bless ❤
Last boat - Vinyl sheeting. Lighter than wood, easy to clean with a mop.
I am perpetually amazed by how vast the space inside is. The sailboat I spent the most time on growing up / crewing was a C&C 40' and that boat was considered fairly big for the Lake Ontario / Erie scene, but ya could fit 2 of em' inside Duracell!
This boat is going to win many awards once she's splashed and the sailing media get their paws on her beautiful curves. Be ready!
Also Matt, you have a way of making complicated projects seem not terrifying at all; you're on your way to achieving some sort of guru status don't let it go to your head ;)
Of all the boat builders I have seen on UA-cam Matt is head and shoulders above them in his skill level and attention to detail. He is already the boat building Guru.
@@dennisash7221 ... I just don't want him going around flaunting the Stanley Cup. Not that Seattle is winning but I digress.
Go Sabres!
Hello from Ontario Canada!
I’d love to see cork floors with white seams, I think it would look amazing and cork is a good insulator for heat/cold/sound!
End of video was sweet. From in ones head to reality.
Loved the “Duracell Sparkle” in the closing shot🙏. It’s been a looooong road to get to this point, looking forward to every minute of what’s to come
I renovated a previous home and used cork (click together) flooring. I loved that floor. Looks great, feels great, and super easy to maintain.
Not gonna lie ... I actually like the look of osb! 😂
Hi there! I've been following the Duracell Project for a while now, and I think it's fantastic! Although I don’t have any personal experience with boats just yet, who knows what the future holds.
I imagine you're working with specific metrics to keep the episodes at their current length, but personally, I’d love to see each episode extended by about 10 minutes, bringing them to around 30 minutes. I feel this would allow for even more depth and detail. Thanks for all the great work!
Go ahead and smile,,, you are doing a great job!
The OSB sounds like a nice idea and goes along with the reborn spirit of the boat. I don’t know what it looks like though.
It was briefly a "thing" in the 70s or 80s to stain OSB for countertops, etc. The different wood pieces in the sheet stain differently and give an interesting contrast.
Was going to suggest bamboo but it pales into insignificance when compared to raw chip-board. Get fresh cement on your boots before scuffing and kicking around in there, obviously!
Great milestone having the final floor height to hang out on. Hope you took time out for a coffee in your galley. _CHEERS!_
I have seen people use varnished OSB as the permanent flooring in their home. I think cork is a great option and have seen that in boats. Most of the cork comes from the Cork Oak harvested in Portugal.
Aaah this episode was too short, I want moaaar !!
"Oh hey Marc !" ^^
We can easily tell that you enjoy sinking your teeth into these fun projects, keep rocking man !
You don't need to tell us the difference the floor boards make, we can see the excitement all over your face!!! 😀
Cheers
Very nice job, as always with you...!
Keep rocking on! Love that smile at the end. Know that feeling. Great work.
I know 'they' make ground contact rated particle board so I imagine there is similarly rated OSB. Not as inexpensive as regular OSB, but far better to use near water. I once built a rec room floor out of OSB and added layers floor sealer to it, looked awesome!
But I kinda like the look of the cork with the black 'sealant' lines. I'd consider making those lines far thinner and actually using the black adhesive making the floor less slippery when it's wet.
I once went to a gallery in Portland with osb floor but it was epoxied. I like that cork idea with maybe cedar in-between
Raw OSB would be perfect as it would gently absorb moisture in the boat, negating the need for bilge pumps and leak control.
I know you guys are probably used to it so missit when it happens, but I should warn you that there was a bear on your boat. You barely missed getting mauled!
Better and better every week. 😀
Consider covering your vertical surfaces (Nav station, galley counters) so they don’t get marred during the rest of your construction
Definitely would add a permanent margin border to floor boards. And love the cork with caulking idea. Should mock up some pieces of different options to get a feel for it. Some of the new quality vinyls flooring option would be worth a look at
definitely the cork with black!
Hey Matt, Great idea. Cork is amazing. I stripped off all the teak in my cockpit and replaced it with cork.
I got the cork off a Brit canal boat during a 4 week canal trip in Belgium and France. It was a "Workaway" gig.
I very carefully stripped it off the deck in the shape of the pieces I needed on Ultegra.
I had the patterns because I was going to get them made in La Rochelle where most of the OEM's get it.
Saved me $2,000.
I'm not as epoxy knowledge as you so I did get the recommended epoxy. TDS404 is the caulking I used after gluing.
It's 6mm new and sands easily. I sand mine once a year to bring it back to new. I'm not going to live long enough to sand through it 😅😅
The one issue is it's soft and damages easy if you drop something heavy on it. However it's fairly easy to repair. Just very fiddly.
I saw cork trees in southern Spain
I look forward to every Wednesday to see your progress love you guys.
That look with the realization of the true floor level...
I love the teak and holly look. Windsor in Bellingham keeps plywood with a veneer of teak and holly in stock!
Following your channel for several years now and always wondered how do you get this boat “cosy” inside and now I know.
I was afraid you all painted it white and it looked like a floating hospital😂
Looking forward to the next episode. I learning a lot from you ,especially not to rush on a project to get the best result.
Coming along Matt. Great job. Stay safe
I saw the excitement on your face, progress is a motivator. looking good guys
I LOVE the look of OSB! I mean... if you can coat it with resin to the point that can withstand the moisture... why not!
So glad you've floor yourself, it's looking awesome bro. You 3 have a good perspective on this project 👍
Danged old spell check, floored yourself is what I was aiming for. Love you guys, so informative always thanks for sharing.
This video was really nicely put together. Hearing you guys talk about floor board choices while watching the gluing is the way to put stuff together. Too many videos rely on time lapse shots with music, it is an easy filler but it gets old really quick. You will see a lot of it on plenty of channels and some time lapse stuff really works well, but it is so over used and often really boring. It takes just a little more effort to make things really engaging, as you did in that section, but the difference is really massive. Well done. I am a pro film maker so I watch closely at that kind of thing. I am also a sailing enthusiast, I was a delivery skipper for a few years. Last thing, are you sure you want to go with salmon pink for the boat paint job?....just kidding. That pink fairing must be driving you nuts. But you guys are getting there. Well done for all of the hard work. She is going to be a beauty.
thanks for the feedback. We really like doing the little podcast style conversations and glad you find them interesting.
Great video 2x👍
96.3K subscribers you have come a long way from the start of the project. Oh and an extra member of the family too congratulations
Cork also has consistent color through its depth so if you cut or slice it It's not a high contrast blemish. As well, keeping a supply of cork dust (by surface sanding trimmings) mixed with a clear drying adhesive allows you to make a patching compound
I like Matt's grin at the end of the video
Love the idea of cork flooring. I fail to see the reason for not having lift out access panels, unless it's that you don't see a need to get under there frequently. Janni's music choices are primo.
Cork sounds awesome! Warm for feet and give for dropped stuff.
Coming on a real treat, love it. If possible I would go for a cork sole. ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks!
thank you!!
@@TheDuracellProject Is there a way to send you donations without UA-cam or Proteon taking some?
re: flooring luxury vinyl plank with backer board and waterproof membrane would make a lot of sense ( but not the cheap version )
I am a life long sailor. I have raced boats for 35 years but for coastal cruising you absolutely can't beat cruising on a trawler. For trans oceanic cruising I would jump back to sailboat.
Cork would definitely be my go to it’s sustainable looks great and feels awesome under your feet
Great episode! Thanks for sharing! More progress! Keep rolling Duracell team! 👍👍
Crushed walnut shell anti slip embedded in epoxy over floorboards might be fantastic and safe.
Matt - Foam core, fiberglass panels with "fake" Teak decking material as top layer, as used on new boats. Doesn't seem to be too expensive and can be easily replaced if damaged, etc.
The first time I saw a cork sole was on Dorade, when she was living in East Sound on Orcas. I'm sure it had been there a fairly long time (original?); it was dark in color and looked pretty good.
Whatever you are going to choose for floorboards (I like the cork option with white seams) do not forget to screw them down. We had inserts in our stringers and used machine screws to hold them down. Even we got complaisant and kind stopped crewing down the boards that needed to be accessed a lot. But floorboards and the loose items under them can become absolute killers in case you roll the boat in real bad weather.
Cork has a great feature that is a isolation of temperature and sound.
I did epoxy over some OSB for our solar cabinet and every time I go in there I marvel at how beautiful it looks. It’s been years and it’s still looks like I did it yesterday, of course I used the the side without the black lines facing out. The cork floor seems like a perfect choice for the sole, looks so beautiful!
that's awesome. I agree that OSB can look good!
this is just my thought, perhaps a trick missed, i am loving the boat and all the interior design, your wide angle camera views from above between the upper seating area looking forward into the galley area give some super perspective of the worktop, i know its about maximising space and being able to stand against the galley worktops, feet not bashing toes into bottom of cupboards etc, but i wondered if they might be done in the same style as the two upper surfaces forward of the main seats (above doorways into aft cabins), i love the clean smooth box form with rounded corners, i remember you and i speaking of possible inlay of pieces of wood or metal to prevent things sliding off the top, and wonder if this could be duplicated on the worktop, while i like the worktop height, i often wonder if they can be made higher, now i'm not particularly tall, 5.8 or something, and if i'm standing leaning against a work top i quite like it to be sort of elbow height, meaning more space below and comfortable working height while at sea on the move, you can still have the lower side look as if its floating, lit up, room for toes, i've been on my friends boat which same as yours has a nice but tighter position to stand and cook or wash up, but i just thought considering storage room, there was nothing really to not have a higher surface, as it is it looks great, but i was thinking about the sides of the work top sicking out but does give you many options for walk rails etc loving it all, super job and the fairing is going amazing, great call to have someone in to do it while you crack on with the interesting stuff, will spead things up
This channel has me searching the classifieds for an old race boat :D
OSB won’t work as nonskid. If you are barefoot you will be way too terrified to let your feet slide on it. Those splinters would be no joke. Great feeling of progress and Matt’s grin at the end says it all.
When you get OSB wet it falls apart in peices. I built a diy pickup bed cover it fell apart when there was heavy rains, then I rebuilt it and added flex seal with 8 layers and it still bowed on me. Hopefully that helps.
Floor boards.. On my boat there's a thin (5/8) strip of teak on the verticals around the sole boards. When the floor boards are lifted a little bit there's clearance around them facilitating removal
Nice progress with the floors. I know you won’t ghetto the boat with OSB which eventually will turn into pulp. However I would suggest felt strips on top of the supports to keep the floors from squeaking when walking on them or from just being underway when the boat flexes. Nothing screams cheap more walking on them on those IKEA interior boats at a show.. Vinyl flooring may also be an option btw…
The cork with a black or another colour insert grooves looks sick.
Raw OSB = Greater weight than plywood :) Looks interesting though. Maybe aluminum diamond plate? Astro turf? Or (what our cal 29 has) FG with anti slip pattern. I expect you would want something to contrast with all the FG is the rest of the boat though. I can understand why the PO had painted pictures on the inside of the hull so it didn't feel like a sanatorium. Be sure to add some greens in there for mental health.
BTW, That fairing compound is not a bad colour for the outside of the hull..... very earthy (and unique).
I think the classic floor offsetting the white finishes most other places will look really good when all is said and done.
Love you Guys ❤
A couple years ago you would have had to rule out OSB due to its high cost! 😂. Glad it’s back to being an affordable flooring option for cruising boats, maybe foam core with OSB veneer? Honestly now, the cork sounds cool, or cork with some shallow grooves to make it look like planks, even if the grooves weren’t filled. I don’t think traditional teak and holly matches the boat very well.
So the countertops will be lower than your armpits??? Whewf! That's a relief. LOL The floor is actually higher than I thought it was going to be when you explained it before.
Might I suggest that you take about an 1/8th inch off of your total cut dimensions and also back cut a 45 degree chamfer/angle on your pattern cut. This will allow for a little bit of play around the edges. My suggestion is for the finish floor installation. That way you can place that big panel in one piece. Great video. Thank you for bringing Us along.
The floor’s aesthetic is such a defining look, who knew. Those ideas, y’all have, all look/sound as though they’re doable a great. Good building guys.
You can say you, Leveled up!
you could do those textured marble look veniers, they use on kitchen counters, floors. and maybe when you make the final floorboards instal magnets to hold them inplace to prevent creaking.