No need to thank us viewers Tim, WE thank you! What a great little series....but what ever you do don't stop now. You have talent for this. If you enjoy it, do it. We'll still be here. Again, Thanks for the life changing gift of inspiration that you have bestowed upon us. For many of your viewers, it truly will be/ has been life changing. Thanks.
Samual. Your comment is very motivating, to me. It was my hope making these videos that I could inspire others to live their dream by sharing mine. And your feed back is testament to that. I did enjoy making these videos! I will have to follow this with something else.. Thanks for your comment Samual. Regards Tim
Thanks Tim. Really appreciate the journey. Makes me proud to be an Aussie, it really does. Love the colloquialism, the family, friends and the adventures..True blue story telling at it's best. Cheers mate.
Thank you Dave that's a nice comment. I think a lot of things get lost in memory, after making these videos it made me realise just how much my family, especially my Dad really were involved in the project. And glad to hear that it comes across with an Aussie flavour 😉. Cheers mate!
A perfect ending for a great boat. Glad she held up so well. It's a true testament to your craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing such an amazing story with a bunch of strangers on the internet. Fair winds...
Can't thank you enough Tim. Your story brought back a flood of memories from when I lived on a boat. You can't describe the sounds of water lapping against the hull and the sounds the lines make when she's in her slip and the night breezes gently push the boat. Thanks again.
Hi Paul. Yes I can feel exactly what you are saying.. I miss these moments too.. Never slept so well. Thanks for your comment, it's been a pleasure making these videos.
I just binge watched your whole series on building your boat. What an experience that was and I'm so glad you shared it. I never thought I'd want to sail boats until recently when I started watching boat videos. I happened onto your video when I wanted to see about making a boat and I learned so much watching how you went about making yours. Very inspiring. Don't know if I'll ever tackle anything that big but have been thinking about a big direction change in life these days and that looks like it would be amazing.
Tim, I don't have the words to properly compliment your achievement and the way in which you shared it! I was so sorry when you said you sold the boat! Thank you again!
My pleasure Deon, I'm glad you enjoyed the video's and my story. Yes selling her was definitely a sad day.. It seemed the right thing at the time but seeing her again made me think twice. Thank you for your comment.
What a fantastic story!! Being able to build, engineer a boat of that caliber in your shed. So amazing!! It was a pleasure to watch it and follow your story. Thank you for sharing.
I spent my whole morning watching this. I have been a craftsman for 27 years.. I was10 years old and was running asmall shop by 11 in the woodworking feild. by the time I was 20 I had 3 companies started. I have never seen such amazing work before in my travels. You remind me of my Papa Tim. Thanks for this now I am going to sell everything and build a 30 footer. Cheers mate
Hi Nathon. Thanks for your comment and kind words. You've certainly been busy with your life and what you have started. With your drive, you won't have any problems building a boat;) All the best with the project, it's a great plan. Cheers, Tim. 👍
@@TimWestonboats Ill have videos very soon my friend!! I have designed some very cool layouts. Build will start in Fall. Thanks for Reply Mate I am going to Sail this one to Doha where I used to live next summer for an Olympic sponsorship for Qatar 2022.
What an incredible documentary. I binge watched the entire series yesterday evening and tonight. I was hunting for an incredible homemade catamaran story, but I wanted it to fold and fit on a trailer. Yours is a great story. I'm convinced that the making of one is now so much work that if ever I can afford what I want (Dragonfly 28) I should just buy one. Thank you!
Thank you for putting this series together Tim. I stumbled onto video 4 and skipped back to the beginning to watch the whole series. Very well presented, but your voice and style of presentation is wonderful to listen to. Calming, in a way that completely fits the mood of the series.
Thank you, NavySturmGewehr, for your comment and your kind words. I am glad you enjoyed the series and it is nice to know it all comes across well. Thank you.
WOW you are a doer, the world is full of talkers and dreamers that never do. You had a dream, you prepared, you planed, you did it, Congratulations on a dream well done.
What a wonderful story! I grew up building small fiberglass sailboats with my father, nothing even close to your beautiful creation. Thank you for sharing it with everyone. People need to see what can be accomplished with hard work and determination. I hope your story inspires others to do great things as well.
Mark, thanks for your comment. That was a nice way to grow up, building with your father. I'm sure you have a lot of good memories from those days. All the best, Tim
What an excellent conclusion to a fabulous build story. You seem like a really humble guy so I for one am pleased that you got so much pleasure out of the whole project. Regards Mark in the UK
Tim the cat turned out beautifully and it's awesome to see that you got to see it so many years later what a cool experience in your life. thanks for the story. it was great to hear about your adventures
My pleasure Roy. I'm glad you enjoyed the videos. Yes, it was awesome to catch up with boat again.. I still keep in touch with it through the new owner now.. I'm busy now making plans for another one ;)
Tim Weston great to hear Tim I'll be looking forward to seeing some videos on your next masterpiece. you do make great stuff and your down to earth narration is well done 😋😋😋nice work friend wish I were around to give a hand
Just watched your 8 video series. We sailed around the world in the 90s with our 3 kids, stops in Australia of course. I'm in the fourth year of a 51' Wharram, much simpler than yours. I teared up watching yours get launched. That's a day I dream of. Thanks. .
Hi Mike! thanks for your comment. How are you going with your build! The Wharram might be simpler but it is still a big boat! Do you have any photos? You can email me at info@timwestonboats.com if you would like to share. It's nice to hear from another builder and don't worry, your launch day will come too! 🙂👍 Cheers Tim
Thanks for posting this series. Loved watching every one. Great to hear about how much someone can do with a little passion. Great to see you boat in such good shape after so many years.
Couldn't stop watching. Almost as amazing as your journey with Tokyo Express is the likes vs. unlikes ratio on your video series. Never seen that before on youtube. Salute!
Thanks for your comment John and your insight. Just looking at the numbers and you are right, it does look a pretty good ratio.. I'm glad you enjoyed the videos. Cheers!
Tim I have loved your videos. Have sailed since just before my 5 th birthday. And worked on the water for many years even leaving high paid jobs for below minimum wage just to be on boats and near the water again. Now at the age of 45 living life for family and love not money and things I am going to start a cat build, a mix of 3 designs and my own flair. But as I have collected memories not money it will be a ply west system. Many hate this idea but as there are Wood design boats still sailing the globe that were never glass 30yrs later I'm sure enough in my skills to know I can make it work. Love your boat and know it's a truly love venture not a cash grab. And hope that one day I have the same satisfied results and emotion. As you do when thinking of you build. Well done mate. Hope life has treated you well and you are as happy now as your first day on the water in you girl.
Thanks for your comment Angus. It's good to hear from someone passionate and following their dream and about the path you are on. It sounds like a good idea. I have had an urge to build a large ply boat too. Keep in touch how you go with what ever you build, it will be great to hear what you are doing. info@timwestonboats.com. All the best with your project Angus. Cheers Tim
Thanks Tim will do. There's a few references start with the free CSC30 plan combine with a couple of Woods and Tasmania designers and sprinkle in the stupidity needed to start and beet back all the anti Ply guys and that'll be it. Woods has one of his cats still sailing built over 30 years ago out of ply that he never covered in glass, not even the waterline so that and the fact ply is much better now gives us hope. All the very best mate Gus.
Bravo! Sir Tim,you are an astounding man of accomplishment.I have not words to express my admiration for your engineering acumen,laborious persistence,and your humble sharing of a love for sea,boats,and dreams.Cheers to you mate and your family for a gloriously Happy 2017 New Year from America.
+Phil Leo Dear Phil, thank you for your kind words and wishes.. It makes sharing a pleasure. I wish you and your family a wonderful 2017. Cheers Phil, from down under :)
just binge watched the whole story. Absolutely wonderful story. Seeing such a big dream through is so huge! And what a wonderful way to see her again still thriving on the water and taking care of her owner as she did for you!
Thanks Tony. Yes you are right, it is a real thrill to see her alive and still in such good condition. It's funny but boats almost seem to have a life or character and personality of their own. Cheers Tim
Tim, I can honestly say that I enjoyed this series. Even though it's mostly photos [and not video], your narration added life to it. Seeing the boat looking as it is after 14 years is surely a testament to your quality work and a surprising coincidence I must say. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Very cool. I was absolutely hooked after watching the first clip, and binged watched the whole series in one sitting. We are all dreamers, and although some of have only the slimmest chance of realizing our dreams, but even the faintest hope is enough to keep us moving forward, especially through the bad times. And watching someone else make their dream a reality, is often all it takes to inspire us and keep our own dreams alive.
Thanks Kd. It was my hope that others would feel some inspiration through these video's so it's great to read your comment. All the best to you. Cheers
What a brilliant series you've created. It was a pleasure to watch and it felt like I was on the journey with you. It was very inspiring an a little emotional to see you sell your boat. Thank you.
Glen. It is my pleasure. Making these video's brought back many emotions to me in the process, it is nice to hear you also felt some of that. Thank you for your comments. Tim
Your pleasure building the boat and making the series: my great pleasure watching. I have sent the series link to my mate James Higham in the UK who is building a cat too. Thank you.
Tim Thank You so much for sharing all of this! As a 22yr old Aussie bloke building his first boat with a mate this was just tremendous!! Happy Sailing Mate!
Tim Weston Rewatched the whole series again today mate, love it! Me and a mate are maybe halfway through Dudley Dix's Argie 15. Stitch and glue has been a real learning experience but already making plans for a cedar strip canoe down the track.
Thanks so much for taking the time to share your experience. With zero boat building experience and a metal working background, it is with awe and trepidation that I watch vids like yours as I try to determine whether its too much of a leap to attempt a similar project
Hi Hatemondays. I also started out with mostly a metal working background and had little boat building experience when I started this project. If you are already good with metal, it wont take you long to pick up what you need to build in this way.. Give it a go! Tim
omg .... you lived out your dream .... my eyes got a little teary ... I was so jealous ... but I'm so happy for you .. your video series got me to think to turning my life a round a bit ... there's more to life than just slogging away at work and just staying at home and watching youtube videos ... hahaha .. I'm really impressed man .. :D good on you
Cheers Lola, I agree with you. There is more to life than slogging away at a job! I could have earned more money working than 3 years building but it was one of the best times of my life. Don't think too long before you turn your life around! 😉. Tim
Well..well....well done Tim. There is so much i want say to express how much pleasure, encourage, hope and faith, i have re-discovered. Thanks to you, Tim. Your story really activated all my senses that have long been asleep. It's so funny but a very good friend of mine is from Australia. I live in the south of France and Seeing the view of your tour around Australia made me think of him. You both have a great feel for adventure. But that might just be an Aussie thing "eh". Thanks a lot for sharing with me and so many others, this unforgettable journey. Thanks a million, once again Tim and Long live "Tokyo Express"
Alaffya thank you for your comment and kind words. When making these videos I hoped they could inspire others to maybe do the same so it is nice to hear how much you felt inspired.. Maybe it is an Aussie thing?! But there are many others out there in the world building boats too. You live in a very nice part of the world too! It's a pleasure sharing Alaffya, I wish you all the best in what ever you maybe doing. Cheers Tim
After watching all 10 series of Tokyo Express, I must say it has giving me even more inspiration to build a boat now after all of my researching of what to do and what not to do. Now this has giving me more of a drive to get started! I took the liberty to save to my pinterest ( I probably did not spell that right ). I must it was rather fascinating and I enjoyed every bit of your story. Cheers!
Well that was my Monday afternoon put on hold as I watched your amazing series! I really appreciate the effort you went to to put all those photos into a narrated story. Truly grateful!
WOW, Tim ...That's one of the best looking catamarans that I have ever seen. You are one hell of a boat builder. Not to forget your Vids are so well put together . All the very best to you.
Wow! What a beautiful boat! I was lucky enough to build yachts on the Outer Banks, U.S., 42' -85' for 6 years. I helped build 3. And I have to say, you have definitely mastered not only the technical aspects but also the extraordinary craftsmanship! I hope you are still involved with yachts in some way. At the very least a marine architect. I also have to say, I love the Aussie engineering. You need something, you figure it out and just do it. Here in the US, there's a lot of red-tape, permission, permits and money. Thank you for sharing a fantastic story with the world!
Hi Will. Thanks for your kind words. Yes, still involved and like you say at the moment I am spending more time with plan creation and design. And trying to inspire others to follow their dreams too 😉. I was in the US to pick up a large yacht once and I'm impressed with the workmanship and dedication on your side too.. In a lot of areas Oz its more and more red tape but boat building seems to still one area of freedom.. Cheers Will!
Hi Tim I have really enjoyed your series on building Tokyo Express. Thanks so much for putting it all together and sharing it with us all. I'm in awe. Kind Regards Jonathan
Hi Jonathan. Thanks for your comment, I'm glad you liked the series. It was a pleasure making it. There is an eBook following in about a months time, all about the build, if you are interested. timwestonboats.com/ebooks/ ... All the best on your Yacht! Cheers Tim
Wow! Thank you for sharing all of this! That was much more than I was expecting to see from a ‘building your own boat’ video and I felt like I was there along the way with how much you shared and I was rooting for you to launch along the way! I honestly don’t think I could have invested that much time and effort into my life and just sell it in the end, but to each their own and I’m glad to see it was still well taken care of after it left your hands!
Thanks for your comment, Clacroix, I'm glad you enjoyed the series. Yes it was hard to sell, but the journey was as good as the goal. I wouldn't have missed this time for anything. Best regards
what an amazing series. I don't say this lightly, but tim, you are my hero... I dream that i will never have the balls or skill to complete. thanks so much for sharing!!
The initial video in this series should come with a warning! After watching the first video I was hooked, it was fascinating to follow your story, a wonderful demonstration of vision, determination and perserverance. Many congrats on what you achieved it was an honour to come along for the ride, thanks for sharing your dream.You created a thing of beauty, no doubt, all the very best. Cheers tony.
Hi Tony. Thanks for your kind comment. Glad you enjoyed the videos, even to get hooked. It is a pleasure to share my story, comments like yours make it all seem worth while. All the best, Tim.
Fantastic series sir! So inspiring that I've watched it twice now. Simply a beautiful boat. Your craftsmanship and attention to detail are second to none.
I smiled the whole time I watched every episode. Others have used the word inspiration and I said that same to word to myself through the few hours watching your series. I took from your work and creation that one should not move to accomplish your dreams.
Wonderful story and series. Thank you so much for taking the time to document that period of your life and sharing it with us. God bless from Akron, Ohio, USA
From what i saw on youtube, i enjoyed this series the most. Can't really add much to all comments already written. Expect i think your voice and the way you were explaining everything fits really well, easy to understand even for non-native speaker.
Just watched all the vids, what an amazing story and a fantastic boat. A bit of a choker when you see the boat again after 14 years... must have been some dust in the air. Thanks for sharing your journey.
Just watched the complete series from start to finish..... All I can say is, EPIC! Your dedication to see a very laborious and difficult task through to fruition and then enjoy the fruits of your labour is inspiring. The sailing part I get - I'm actually a professional sailor and sailing instructor who has lived and sailed all over the planet for over 30 years. To me, cruising the 7 seas is still one of the last true freedoms modern humans can experience. I'll be going again soon...... I also want to commend you on the way you paced the series and put it together. There is so much shit on UA-cam and it was a pleasure to watch your videos from start to finish. BTW, I now live down the road from Noosa and enjoyed the shots of Tokyo Expresses launch by crane. Again, EPIC!
Hi Mark, many thanks for your comment. I agree sailing is the last freedom, in so many ways.. 30 years, it sounds like you are well and truly bitten by the bug.. Good on you. I am itching to get back out on the water again too. I'm not there these days but Noosa and the sunshine coast really is a magic place, especially if you have a boat, a lot of fond memories from my time there.. All the best and for your next adventure too! Cheers Tim
You're an absolute Legend and Inspiration. Incredible story and an epic build. I'm currently in the planning phase of my boat build. Looking forward to the ups and downs of this epic journey! I hope that one day soon I too can sail the seas on my own boat and share my story with the world. Cheers!
Thank you for your comment Trini. By the sounds of it, I'm sure you will enjoy the journey. I have just published the book of my experience, building TE, which may be of interest to you. You can read the first part of it at timwestonboats.com/ebooks/ All the best with your planning and your build.👍Tim
You're pretty amazing Tim, I think we've all dreamt of doing what you've actually achieved. Not sure I'd have the stamina to do what you've completed. Well done.
Cheers Mike, much appreciated. I think if I had have known how much work was involved before I started maybe I wouldn't have started! I didn't think it was going to take as long as it did, so that was probably good, just kept going..😉 All the best.
That was a great series. Excellent work. I salute you for your tenacity seeing it through to eventual sale. Doubt I could have had the patience for that daunting task. Well done. Loved all the pics and vids of the fam too. How funny are the little kids sitting on the camping chairs watching all the carry on of shifting the boat out of the shed. Hilarious.
G'day Tim, Thanks for sharing this part of your life with us. I really enjoyed all the steps to the finished boat and to see it all those years later, well looked after and well traveled really tops it off ... After all that what a boat is for...cheers Russell
Cheers Rustie! Yes that's what a boat is for. It was, extremely pleasing to see how well everything still looked after all that time. It is a nice feeling to create something that lasts, probably longer than I will! Tim
Wow. Just wow. A simple but superb series, watched this from the start, actually quite emotional at the end - meeting up with her years later must have been quite an experience. Thanks from the UK for sharing this tale. Oh, and your interior fit out was some of the best I've seen for a home built, more so given this was years ago, you certainly gave the production yachts a run for their money!
That is the best looking cat I have ever seen well done mate And I am so glad you got to use her for what she was built for so many times these boat projects leave the owner builder in financial rune and after sailing around in local waters for a year they have to sell to get themselves strait She has paid you back in heeps with life memories well done👍👍👌👌🤘
Tearing up at the end of the series Tim, have dreamed of doing just the same one day. Until then i'll be content with weekend trips on my SJ24. Thank you so much for posting this!
Michael, a pleasure, I'm glad you enjoyed the series. Keep that dream! And you will get there. But at least you have a boat at the moment 🙂. Cheers Tim
Thanks Alpha. Yes, me too in a way. The eBook all about this story is finally nearly read and will be published this month on Amazon if you are interested. It fills in the story. Details will be on timwestonboats.com
Tim, thank you so much for the fantastic inspiration and insight into building a catamaran! I am a systems engineer and strive to do the exact same thing you have done! I don't think I could do it as well as you have, but I guess we all have to start somewhere. What an amazing adventure! This is now a bucket list item for me and plan to do it within the next 10 years (31 y/o now). Cheers from Satellite Beach, Florida, United States.
Hi Deez. My pleasure, I'm glad you enjoyed the videos.. It's great to hear you so motivated to build your own boat. Yes, it was an amazing adventure, it was a time in my life I'll never forget. I want to do it again soon! You have time on your side! Plenty of time to plan and get ready. Let's know when you get started :) Cheers Tim
Hi Tim great video, and you have not only had an adventure yourself but you have inspired many who have viewed your video. I have left it too late to build a boat but am setting out to go sailing, and you have only hardened my resolve to look for that next adventure. Thanks again.
Michael. Thanks for your kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed the video's and you felt inspired by them. It is what I was hoping for in making them. And great to hear you are going sailing! All the very best. Tim
Tim you are a legend. I write to you from my timber factory in China. I have been toying with building a boat here and this was a real inspiration. I have a factory full of kiln dried Australian Cypress material and epoxy is cheap and plentiful here, so it is do-able if I could find the time to supervise it. Cypress is much heavier than your Cedar, but by selecting the right wood I think it would work. I am too long in the tooth to do what you did, but I have a good bunch of workers. I am close to a giant lake the connects to canals and then the Yangtze and then the sea, but getting it out of the factory would be a challenge. After binge watching your videos I can see that planning it everything.
That is a great story of achievement , thank you for showing what can be done with a positive outlook, sweet boat , 13 knot averages ! f a ast boat , you must miss her .
Thanks Gramos, my pleasure. Yes, I do miss her. I am making plans for building another one. timwestonboats.com/plans/ . I miss the life on a boat.. Tim
Wow, what an adventure it was! Congratulations for all the hard-work which finally paid off with a magnificent self made boat with the added pleasure to gather friends and family to help and share the good moments. I participated longtime ago at building a 16 ft sailboat, it was a school project which I feel was probably about 1% of your accomplishments.
I so admire people like you who have the patience to undertake such a task. It came out beautiful and obviously served you and others very well. Thank you for sharing.
+bighaasfly Thank you Bighaasfly. There were some moments when I wondered what I'd gotten myself into but it was worth it in the end. It's a pleasure sharing.
Was a pleasure to watch the build and the narration was spot on.. Well done Tim and thanks for sharing the story with us. I work in Geelong so next time I am on the foreshore I will be watching out! Pat
Awesome job Tim, thankyou for sharing the experience. How amazing to catch up with her in Geelong after such a longtime! Must of meant to be. Best wishes to you and family for the future, regards Mark
No need to thank us viewers Tim, WE thank you! What a great little series....but what ever you do don't stop now. You have talent for this. If you enjoy it, do it. We'll still be here. Again, Thanks for the life changing gift of inspiration that you have bestowed upon us. For many of your viewers, it truly will be/ has been life changing. Thanks.
Samual. Your comment is very motivating, to me. It was my hope making these videos that I could inspire others to live their dream by sharing mine. And your feed back is testament to that. I did enjoy making these videos! I will have to follow this with something else.. Thanks for your comment Samual. Regards Tim
tim,
You sir have done what very few men have! to have a dream and see it through. I am thoroughly impressed in the craftsmanship and your ability.
Ryan, thank you for your kind words, much appreciated.. Tim
Thanks Tim. Really appreciate the journey. Makes me proud to be an Aussie, it really does. Love the colloquialism, the family, friends and the adventures..True blue story telling at it's best. Cheers mate.
Thank you Dave that's a nice comment. I think a lot of things get lost in memory, after making these videos it made me realise just how much my family, especially my Dad really were involved in the project. And glad to hear that it comes across with an Aussie flavour 😉. Cheers mate!
Your mum and dad seem to have fully supported your dreams and goals. What a great mum and dad. How it should be.
Yep, you right Phil. I am lucky, my folks were always behind me... Cheers Tim.
Watched every episode and throughly enjoyed every minute, what an achievement and a truly inspirational story.
Hi Katelyn, I don't know how but I missed your comment. Thank you!
This is the best series on UA-cam. I have watched it several times. Thank you for sharing!
Cheers Per, that's great to hear. My pleasure..
You are really sad in this video Tim. Thanks for presenting us your pride.
I was surprise with the emotions that came while making the videos. I guess it showed. Thanks for your comment, GanLuki.
@@TimWestonboats Anytime Mr. Tim.
A perfect ending for a great boat. Glad she held up so well. It's a true testament to your craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing such an amazing story with a bunch of strangers on the internet. Fair winds...
Hi Stranger :) Thanks for your feedback Kfa, appreciate it. It's been my pleasure sharing this story with you. Cheers. Tim
Just watched every video of yours. What a story. Just freaking amazing.
Can't thank you enough Tim. Your story brought back a flood of memories from when I lived on a boat. You can't describe the sounds of water lapping against the hull and the sounds the lines make when she's in her slip and the night breezes gently push the boat. Thanks again.
Hi Paul. Yes I can feel exactly what you are saying.. I miss these moments too.. Never slept so well. Thanks for your comment, it's been a pleasure making these videos.
I just binge watched your whole series on building your boat. What an experience that was and I'm so glad you shared it. I never thought I'd want to sail boats until recently when I started watching boat videos. I happened onto your video when I wanted to see about making a boat and I learned so much watching how you went about making yours. Very inspiring. Don't know if I'll ever tackle anything that big but have been thinking about a big direction change in life these days and that looks like it would be amazing.
Thanks for your comment, and I'm glad you enjoyed the videos. If you are looking for a new direction in life, I can totally recommend it. 👍 Tim
Tim, I don't have the words to properly compliment your achievement and the way in which you shared it! I was so sorry when you said you sold the boat! Thank you again!
My pleasure Deon, I'm glad you enjoyed the video's and my story. Yes selling her was definitely a sad day.. It seemed the right thing at the time but seeing her again made me think twice. Thank you for your comment.
What a fantastic story!! Being able to build, engineer a boat of that caliber in your shed. So amazing!! It was a pleasure to watch it and follow your story. Thank you for sharing.
Cheers Jason, it's a pleasure. I'm happy you enjoyed my story.. Tim
Tim, you are a gift to humanity. Thanks so much for taking the time to put this together. studies are still going strong 😉
Hi again Solofoe! Thank you. Good to hear it's going well. Let's know how it all goes! Tim
I spent my whole morning watching this. I have been a craftsman for 27 years.. I was10 years old and was running asmall shop by 11 in the woodworking feild. by the time I was 20 I had 3 companies started. I have never seen such amazing work before in my travels. You remind me of my Papa Tim. Thanks for this now I am going to sell everything and build a 30 footer. Cheers mate
Hi Nathon. Thanks for your comment and kind words. You've certainly been busy with your life and what you have started. With your drive, you won't have any problems building a boat;) All the best with the project, it's a great plan. Cheers, Tim. 👍
@@TimWestonboats Ill have videos very soon my friend!! I have designed some very cool layouts. Build will start in Fall. Thanks for Reply Mate I am going to Sail this one to Doha where I used to live next summer for an Olympic sponsorship for Qatar 2022.
What an incredible documentary. I binge watched the entire series yesterday evening and tonight. I was hunting for an incredible homemade catamaran story, but I wanted it to fold and fit on a trailer. Yours is a great story. I'm convinced that the making of one is now so much work that if ever I can afford what I want (Dragonfly 28) I should just buy one. Thank you!
Thanks for your comment, Mr Gerson. Glad you enjoyed it. Sorry if I scared you away from building.... Tim 👍
The best series I've seen on you tube. Thanks for sharing... What a great story.
Cheers Stumpy..
Testament to your outstanding work Tim , most modern boats dont last half as long and stay in such great shape
Many thanks, Gary.
You're craftsmanship and attention to detail on that interior is amazing.
Thank you Sorrenz.
Thank you for putting this series together Tim. I stumbled onto video 4 and skipped back to the beginning to watch the whole series. Very well presented, but your voice and style of presentation is wonderful to listen to. Calming, in a way that completely fits the mood of the series.
Thank you, NavySturmGewehr, for your comment and your kind words. I am glad you enjoyed the series and it is nice to know it all comes across well. Thank you.
WOW you are a doer, the world is full of talkers and dreamers that never do. You had a dream, you prepared, you planed, you did it, Congratulations on a dream well done.
Thanks Dennis. Much appreciated..
This was incredible. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it Shobe!
What a wonderful story! I grew up building small fiberglass sailboats with my father, nothing even close to your beautiful creation. Thank you for sharing it with everyone. People need to see what can be accomplished with hard work and determination. I hope your story inspires others to do great things as well.
Mark, thanks for your comment. That was a nice way to grow up, building with your father. I'm sure you have a lot of good memories from those days. All the best, Tim
What an excellent conclusion to a fabulous build story. You seem like a really humble guy so I for one am pleased that you got so much pleasure out of the whole project. Regards Mark in the UK
Thank you Mark, for your comment and glad you enjoyed my story. Best regards Tim
Fantastic Tim, really found this whole series quite emotional. Hope life is good for ya'.
Good on you Chris, I'm glad you liked the videos. All the best.
Tim the cat turned out beautifully and it's awesome to see that you got to see it so many years later what a cool experience in your life. thanks for the story. it was great to hear about your adventures
My pleasure Roy. I'm glad you enjoyed the videos. Yes, it was awesome to catch up with boat again.. I still keep in touch with it through the new owner now.. I'm busy now making plans for another one ;)
Tim Weston great to hear Tim I'll be looking forward to seeing some videos on your next masterpiece. you do make great stuff and your down to earth narration is well done 😋😋😋nice work friend wish I were around to give a hand
Just watched your 8 video series. We sailed around the world in the 90s with our 3 kids, stops in Australia of course.
I'm in the fourth year of a 51' Wharram, much simpler than yours. I teared up watching yours get launched. That's a day I dream of. Thanks.
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Hi Mike! thanks for your comment. How are you going with your build! The Wharram might be simpler but it is still a big boat! Do you have any photos? You can email me at info@timwestonboats.com if you would like to share. It's nice to hear from another builder and don't worry, your launch day will come too! 🙂👍 Cheers Tim
Thanks for posting this series. Loved watching every one. Great to hear about how much someone can do with a little passion. Great to see you boat in such good shape after so many years.
Glad you enjoyed the series Antti Roppola. Thanks for your comment!
Watched all ten vids in one sit :) Great job, Tim, and a wonderful boat! You're a real man. Thanks for sharing the story of your inspiring experience!
It's a pleasure sharing. Thanks for your comment Mr Valentine. Regards Tim
Couldn't stop watching. Almost as amazing as your journey with Tokyo Express is the likes vs. unlikes ratio on your video series. Never seen that before on youtube. Salute!
Thanks for your comment John and your insight. Just looking at the numbers and you are right, it does look a pretty good ratio.. I'm glad you enjoyed the videos. Cheers!
Gotta be one of the best series on youtube! Thanks for the story and entertainment!
Thanks Chase! A pleasure..
Tim I have loved your videos. Have sailed since just before my 5 th birthday. And worked on the water for many years even leaving high paid jobs for below minimum wage just to be on boats and near the water again.
Now at the age of 45 living life for family and love not money and things I am going to start a cat build, a mix of 3 designs and my own flair. But as I have collected memories not money it will be a ply west system. Many hate this idea but as there are Wood design boats still sailing the globe that were never glass 30yrs later I'm sure enough in my skills to know I can make it work. Love your boat and know it's a truly love venture not a cash grab. And hope that one day I have the same satisfied results and emotion. As you do when thinking of you build.
Well done mate. Hope life has treated you well and you are as happy now as your first day on the water in you girl.
Thanks for your comment Angus. It's good to hear from someone passionate and following their dream and about the path you are on. It sounds like a good idea. I have had an urge to build a large ply boat too. Keep in touch how you go with what ever you build, it will be great to hear what you are doing. info@timwestonboats.com. All the best with your project Angus. Cheers Tim
Thanks Tim will do. There's a few references start with the free CSC30 plan combine with a couple of Woods and Tasmania designers and sprinkle in the stupidity needed to start and beet back all the anti Ply guys and that'll be it.
Woods has one of his cats still sailing built over 30 years ago out of ply that he never covered in glass, not even the waterline so that and the fact ply is much better now gives us hope.
All the very best mate Gus.
Bravo! Sir Tim,you are an astounding man of accomplishment.I have not words to express my admiration for your engineering acumen,laborious persistence,and your humble sharing of a love for sea,boats,and dreams.Cheers to you mate and your family for a gloriously Happy 2017 New Year from America.
+Phil Leo Dear Phil, thank you for your kind words and wishes.. It makes sharing a pleasure. I wish you and your family a wonderful 2017. Cheers Phil, from down under :)
Judging by the comments I'm not the only one that thoroughly enjoyed watching these videos. Thanks so much for creating them and sharing!
Thank you Marcus.
just binge watched the whole story. Absolutely wonderful story. Seeing such a big dream through is so huge! And what a wonderful way to see her again still thriving on the water and taking care of her owner as she did for you!
Thanks Tony. Yes you are right, it is a real thrill to see her alive and still in such good condition. It's funny but boats almost seem to have a life or character and personality of their own. Cheers Tim
Tim, I can honestly say that I enjoyed this series. Even though it's mostly photos [and not video], your narration added life to it. Seeing the boat looking as it is after 14 years is surely a testament to your quality work and a surprising coincidence I must say. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Thanks for your comment Hammer Rocks. Yes, finally it is made mostly from photos, it's all I had for most of it, but glad you liked it! Tim
Amazing, inspiring and completely captivating tale. Well done!!
Thanks Mark!
Very cool. I was absolutely hooked after watching the first clip, and binged watched the whole series in one sitting. We are all dreamers, and although some of have only the slimmest chance of realizing our dreams, but even the faintest hope is enough to keep us moving forward, especially through the bad times. And watching someone else make their dream a reality, is often all it takes to inspire us and keep our own dreams alive.
Thanks Kd. It was my hope that others would feel some inspiration through these video's so it's great to read your comment. All the best to you. Cheers
This is the best series that I have ever watch.Thank you.
Thanks David, that's quite a complement..
What a brilliant series you've created. It was a pleasure to watch and it felt like I was on the journey with you. It was very inspiring an a little emotional to see you sell your boat. Thank you.
Glen. It is my pleasure. Making these video's brought back many emotions to me in the process, it is nice to hear you also felt some of that. Thank you for your comments. Tim
Incredible, I can see how rewarding this journey has been, you started on the Stanley casks and VB and by the end of it you're onto the crownies 👍🏻
😄😅... You are very observant, Kinetic!
Your pleasure building the boat and making the series: my great pleasure watching. I have sent the series link to my mate James Higham in the UK who is building a cat too. Thank you.
👍 Cheers AM Fortas.
Tim Thank You so much for sharing all of this! As a 22yr old Aussie bloke building his first boat with a mate this was just tremendous!! Happy Sailing Mate!
Good on you Andre, a pleasure. Glad you enjoyed it. What are you building??
Tim Weston Rewatched the whole series again today mate, love it! Me and a mate are maybe halfway through Dudley Dix's Argie 15. Stitch and glue has been a real learning experience but already making plans for a cedar strip canoe down the track.
Ah, nice Andre. Good to hear from somebody who is building ;) Keep up the good work and thanks for your comments. Glad you like the videos.. Tim
Thanks so much for taking the time to share your experience. With zero boat building experience and a metal working background, it is with awe and trepidation that I watch vids like yours as I try to determine whether its too much of a leap to attempt a similar project
Hi Hatemondays. I also started out with mostly a metal working background and had little boat building experience when I started this project. If you are already good with metal, it wont take you long to pick up what you need to build in this way.. Give it a go! Tim
That was a bloody good watch, thanks for taking the time to show us.
omg .... you lived out your dream .... my eyes got a little teary ... I was so jealous ... but I'm so happy for you .. your video series got me to think to turning my life a round a bit ... there's more to life than just slogging away at work and just staying at home and watching youtube videos ... hahaha .. I'm really impressed man .. :D good on you
Cheers Lola, I agree with you. There is more to life than slogging away at a job! I could have earned more money working than 3 years building but it was one of the best times of my life. Don't think too long before you turn your life around! 😉. Tim
Thank you very much mate for your 10 part series.
Incredible video documentary .
Cheers Timo!
Well..well....well done Tim. There is so much i want say to express how much pleasure, encourage, hope and faith, i have re-discovered. Thanks to you, Tim. Your story really activated all my senses that have long been asleep. It's so funny but a very good friend of mine is from Australia. I live in the south of France and Seeing the view of your tour around Australia made me think of him. You both have a great feel for adventure. But that might just be an Aussie thing "eh". Thanks a lot for sharing with me and so many others, this unforgettable journey. Thanks a million, once again Tim and Long live "Tokyo Express"
Alaffya thank you for your comment and kind words. When making these videos I hoped they could inspire others to maybe do the same so it is nice to hear how much you felt inspired.. Maybe it is an Aussie thing?! But there are many others out there in the world building boats too. You live in a very nice part of the world too! It's a pleasure sharing Alaffya, I wish you all the best in what ever you maybe doing. Cheers Tim
Wow.... just wow... thanks so much for sharing your story. I really enjoyed watching every single video. It was amazing.
Thanks, Thelbi. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Best regards, Tim.
I've just binge watched your entire series, Tim. So well done mate. Cheers!
Thank you, Gsc. That's, a good effort, getting through the lot! I'm happy you enjoyed them. Cheers 👍
After watching all 10 series of Tokyo Express, I must say it has giving me even more inspiration to build a boat now after all of my researching of what to do and what not to do. Now this has giving me more of a drive to get started! I took the liberty to save to my pinterest ( I probably did not spell that right ). I must it was rather fascinating and I enjoyed every bit of your story. Cheers!
Hi Eric, thanks for your comment and it is great to hear you are going to build! I'm glad you enjoyed the videos. Cheers! Tim
Well that was my Monday afternoon put on hold as I watched your amazing series! I really appreciate the effort you went to to put all those photos into a narrated story. Truly grateful!
I am glad you enjoyed the videos, it was a pleasure making them. Thanks for your comment. 👍
WOW, Tim ...That's one of the best looking catamarans that I have ever seen. You are one hell of a boat builder. Not to forget your Vids are so well put together . All the very best to you.
Thanks Roger for your kind words. All the best to you too!
This series is wonderful, I admire what you did and felt the need to comment and say so.
Thanks Quinn, that is nice of you to comment. Glad you enjoyed the story.. Tim
Wow! What a beautiful boat! I was lucky enough to build yachts on the Outer Banks, U.S., 42' -85' for 6 years. I helped build 3. And I have to say, you have definitely mastered not only the technical aspects but also the extraordinary craftsmanship! I hope you are still involved with yachts in some way. At the very least a marine architect. I also have to say, I love the Aussie engineering. You need something, you figure it out and just do it. Here in the US, there's a lot of red-tape, permission, permits and money. Thank you for sharing a fantastic story with the world!
Hi Will. Thanks for your kind words. Yes, still involved and like you say at the moment I am spending more time with plan creation and design. And trying to inspire others to follow their dreams too 😉. I was in the US to pick up a large yacht once and I'm impressed with the workmanship and dedication on your side too.. In a lot of areas Oz its more and more red tape but boat building seems to still one area of freedom.. Cheers Will!
Hi Tim I have really enjoyed your series on building Tokyo Express. Thanks so much for putting it all together and sharing it with us all. I'm in awe. Kind Regards Jonathan
Hi Jonathan. Thanks for your comment, I'm glad you liked the series. It was a pleasure making it. There is an eBook following in about a months time, all about the build, if you are interested. timwestonboats.com/ebooks/ ... All the best on your Yacht! Cheers Tim
Wow! Thank you for sharing all of this! That was much more than I was expecting to see from a ‘building your own boat’ video and I felt like I was there along the way with how much you shared and I was rooting for you to launch along the way!
I honestly don’t think I could have invested that much time and effort into my life and just sell it in the end, but to each their own and I’m glad to see it was still well taken care of after it left your hands!
Thanks for your comment, Clacroix, I'm glad you enjoyed the series. Yes it was hard to sell, but the journey was as good as the goal. I wouldn't have missed this time for anything. Best regards
what an amazing series.
I don't say this lightly, but tim, you are my hero... I dream that i will never have the balls or skill to complete. thanks so much for sharing!!
+B-man C Thank you B-man C, that's quite a compliment. It was more perseverance than anything.. I'm happy you liked the videos!
The initial video in this series should come with a warning! After watching the first video I was hooked, it was fascinating to follow your story, a wonderful demonstration of vision, determination and perserverance. Many congrats on what you achieved it was an honour to come along for the ride, thanks for sharing your dream.You created a thing of beauty, no doubt, all the very best. Cheers tony.
Hi Tony. Thanks for your kind comment. Glad you enjoyed the videos, even to get hooked. It is a pleasure to share my story, comments like yours make it all seem worth while. All the best, Tim.
Fantastic series sir! So inspiring that I've watched it twice now. Simply a beautiful boat. Your craftsmanship and attention to detail are second to none.
Sean, thank you for your kind comment. I'm glad you enjoyed the series. Regards Tim
I smiled the whole time I watched every episode. Others have used the word inspiration and I said that same to word to myself through the few hours watching your series. I took from your work and creation that one should not move to accomplish your dreams.
Wonderful story and series. Thank you so much for taking the time to document that period of your life and sharing it with us. God bless from Akron, Ohio, USA
It's my pleasure Lindsay, I'm glad you enjoyed them. Thank you for you comment and best wishes from down under. Tim
Very Awesome build! Thank you for sharing your dream and the reality of your hard work!
Your welcome, James. Thanks for your comment. 👍
Big project, massive achievement. Most enjoyable series, just awesome!!
Thanks Snoozy! 👍
What a story. The interior looked amazing.
It's been a pleasure watching your series Tim, thank you very much
I don't know if I could ever sell a boat that turned out as beautiful as this boat did.
Epic story. Nice that you were reunited with her after all that time.
Hi Dale. Thank you for comments. Yes, it was really quite moving meeting up with the boat again.. I'm glad you enjoyed the videos. Cheers Tim
I will be making some time to see what else you have put up on YT. Keep on keeping on.
From what i saw on youtube, i enjoyed this series the most. Can't really add much to all comments already written. Expect i think your voice and the way you were explaining everything fits really well, easy to understand even for non-native speaker.
Xellzor, thank you for your comment. Appreciated..
You make a stonking good documentary too!!! And you answer all the comments. Top, top, top bloke, thank you for sharing. Much love to you
Much appreciated Showa, thank you. Tim
Just watched all the vids, what an amazing story and a fantastic boat. A bit of a choker when you see the boat again after 14 years... must have been some dust in the air. Thanks for sharing your journey.
Thanks for your comment Daryl. Yes, it was quite emotional seeing her again. She is now with a new owner and back up in Queensland waters again.
Just watched the complete series from start to finish..... All I can say is, EPIC! Your dedication to see a very laborious and difficult task through to fruition and then enjoy the fruits of your labour is inspiring. The sailing part I get - I'm actually a professional sailor and sailing instructor who has lived and sailed all over the planet for over 30 years. To me, cruising the 7 seas is still one of the last true freedoms modern humans can experience. I'll be going again soon......
I also want to commend you on the way you paced the series and put it together. There is so much shit on UA-cam and it was a pleasure to watch your videos from start to finish. BTW, I now live down the road from Noosa and enjoyed the shots of Tokyo Expresses launch by crane. Again, EPIC!
Hi Mark, many thanks for your comment. I agree sailing is the last freedom, in so many ways.. 30 years, it sounds like you are well and truly bitten by the bug.. Good on you. I am itching to get back out on the water again too. I'm not there these days but Noosa and the sunshine coast really is a magic place, especially if you have a boat, a lot of fond memories from my time there.. All the best and for your next adventure too! Cheers Tim
You're an absolute Legend and Inspiration. Incredible story and an epic build. I'm currently in the planning phase of my boat build. Looking forward to the ups and downs of this epic journey! I hope that one day soon I too can sail the seas on my own boat and share my story with the world. Cheers!
Thank you for your comment Trini. By the sounds of it, I'm sure you will enjoy the journey. I have just published the book of my experience, building TE, which may be of interest to you. You can read the first part of it at timwestonboats.com/ebooks/ All the best with your planning and your build.👍Tim
You're pretty amazing Tim, I think we've all dreamt of doing what you've actually achieved. Not sure I'd have the stamina to do what you've completed. Well done.
Cheers Mike, much appreciated. I think if I had have known how much work was involved before I started maybe I wouldn't have started! I didn't think it was going to take as long as it did, so that was probably good, just kept going..😉 All the best.
That was a great series. Excellent work. I salute you for your tenacity seeing it through to eventual sale. Doubt I could have had the patience for that daunting task. Well done. Loved all the pics and vids of the fam too. How funny are the little kids sitting on the camping chairs watching all the carry on of shifting the boat out of the shed. Hilarious.
Thanks Phil, glad you enjoyed the videos. After making them, I realised how much the family were a part of the project.
Very Awesome build! Thank you for sharing your dream and the reality of your hard work! Obviously, it was a labor of love!
Thanks for your comment, James. Yes, it was a labour of love... But, definitely worth it. 👍
I just bought your book from Amazon in paperback form, I plan to put it on the shelf of my own sailboat some day.
Hi, Duncan. Oh, thank you. I am honoured. All the best, with your project, that sounds like a good plan. Build that boat. 👍
G'day Tim, Thanks for sharing this part of your life with us. I really enjoyed all the steps to the finished boat and to see it all those years later, well looked after and well traveled really tops it off ... After all that what a boat is for...cheers Russell
Cheers Rustie! Yes that's what a boat is for. It was, extremely pleasing to see how well everything still looked after all that time. It is a nice feeling to create something that lasts, probably longer than I will! Tim
Just awesome,I watched it tonight and was glued by your passion.
Wow. Just wow. A simple but superb series, watched this from the start, actually quite emotional at the end - meeting up with her years later must have been quite an experience. Thanks from the UK for sharing this tale. Oh, and your interior fit out was some of the best I've seen for a home built, more so given this was years ago, you certainly gave the production yachts a run for their money!
Hi Jules. Thank you, I appreciate your comments. And it's a pleasure to share my story, I'm glad you enjoyed it.. I like your night flying video!
what a blast *Tim*, just an absolute blast !!
Cheers Az!
That is the best looking cat I have ever seen well done mate
And I am so glad you got to use her for what she was built for so many times these boat projects leave the owner builder in financial rune and after sailing around in local waters for a year they have to sell to get themselves strait
She has paid you back in heeps with life memories well done👍👍👌👌🤘
Thanks, Mark. Yes, she certainly paid me back, with good times, and money too. It was a great experience.
Tearing up at the end of the series Tim, have dreamed of doing just the same one day. Until then i'll be content with weekend trips on my SJ24. Thank you so much for posting this!
Michael, a pleasure, I'm glad you enjoyed the series. Keep that dream! And you will get there. But at least you have a boat at the moment 🙂. Cheers Tim
i just binged watched the whole series and even shed a tear in the last episode. What a great story wow
Thanks Ktube 👍
Wonderful journey. I am very impressed with your craftsmanship and perseverance.
Thanks Oldergeologist.
Tim, I loved your series, really inspiring...maybe someday.
Thanks S! Don't lose the dream..
Very nice work. Glad you got to see the boat again. Wish you still had it.
Thanks Alpha. Yes, me too in a way. The eBook all about this story is finally nearly read and will be published this month on Amazon if you are interested. It fills in the story. Details will be on timwestonboats.com
Tim, thank you so much for the fantastic inspiration and insight into building a catamaran! I am a systems engineer and strive to do the exact same thing you have done! I don't think I could do it as well as you have, but I guess we all have to start somewhere. What an amazing adventure! This is now a bucket list item for me and plan to do it within the next 10 years (31 y/o now). Cheers from Satellite Beach, Florida, United States.
Hi Deez. My pleasure, I'm glad you enjoyed the videos.. It's great to hear you so motivated to build your own boat. Yes, it was an amazing adventure, it was a time in my life I'll never forget. I want to do it again soon! You have time on your side! Plenty of time to plan and get ready. Let's know when you get started :) Cheers Tim
Hi Tim great video, and you have not only had an adventure yourself but you have inspired many who have viewed your video. I have left it too late to build a boat but am setting out to go sailing, and you have only hardened my resolve to look for that next adventure. Thanks again.
Michael. Thanks for your kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed the video's and you felt inspired by them. It is what I was hoping for in making them. And great to hear you are going sailing! All the very best. Tim
Loved every episode, truly inspirational, Well done and thank you for sharing :)
Cheers Paul.
Brilliant enjoyed every episode beautifully part of the planet lovely people
Thank you, Tmac. 👍
Tim you are a legend. I write to you from my timber factory in China. I have been toying with building a boat here and this was a real inspiration. I have a factory full of kiln dried Australian Cypress material and epoxy is cheap and plentiful here, so it is do-able if I could find the time to supervise it. Cypress is much heavier than your Cedar, but by selecting the right wood I think it would work. I am too long in the tooth to do what you did, but I have a good bunch of workers. I am close to a giant lake the connects to canals and then the Yangtze and then the sea, but getting it out of the factory would be a challenge. After binge watching your videos I can see that planning it everything.
Thanks, Nterry. It sounds like you have the perfect place to build a boat. I'm sure you can find a way to get her to the water ;) 👍
That is a great story of achievement , thank you for showing what can be done with a positive outlook,
sweet boat , 13 knot averages ! f a ast boat , you must miss her .
Thanks Gramos, my pleasure. Yes, I do miss her. I am making plans for building another one. timwestonboats.com/plans/ . I miss the life on a boat.. Tim
Thanks Gramos. Yeah, I do miss her. I need to make another one..
Wow, what an adventure it was! Congratulations for all the hard-work which finally paid off with a magnificent self made boat with the added pleasure to gather friends and family to help and share the good moments. I participated longtime ago at building a 16 ft sailboat, it was a school project which I feel was probably about 1% of your accomplishments.
Thanks Pascal. I think building a boat no matter how small is something special, I'm sure you felt it in your project..
I so admire people like you who have the patience to undertake such a task. It came out beautiful and obviously served you and others very well. Thank you for sharing.
+bighaasfly Thank you Bighaasfly. There were some moments when I wondered what I'd gotten myself into but it was worth it in the end. It's a pleasure sharing.
Tim Weston any idea how much you had invested in materials to build the boat?
+bighaasfly yes, I spent about $100,000 AUD in materials. Maybe a bit less.
Tim Weston given the hours you have invested in it, it's easy to see why a comparable yacht costs $750,000+ if you bought it new. 😁
Your a true Aussie legend what a beautiful boat thanks for sharing the story.
Thanks Peter! Glad you enjoyed the videos..
Was a pleasure to watch the build and the narration was spot on.. Well done Tim and thanks for sharing the story with us. I work in Geelong so next time I am on the foreshore I will be watching out!
Pat
Thank you Bee, a pleasure. I'm not in Geelong now but the boat is still there, at the RGYC. Cheers Tim
Great story, great boat. Well done mate
What a marvelous tale of adventure and achievement. Thanks heaps for taking the time to share it with us.
A pleasure Merv. Glad you enjoyed them 👍. Tim
Awesome job Tim, thankyou for sharing the experience. How amazing to catch up with her in Geelong after such a longtime! Must of meant to be. Best wishes to you and family for the future, regards Mark
Thank you Mark, a pleasure. Yes, I think it was meant to be.. All the best to you too. Regards Tim
I cried :'-) what an amazing tale!!
Untamedlion, thank you. I'm glad you liked the video's and the boat is as young as you!