BOAT BUILDING: THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAILS
Ah, the captivating realm of boat building, where all the magic happens. Or so we are learning. The biggest advantage to being at the factory for our boat build is getting to see all the guts, how it all comes together and learning from the pros. We have been spending A LOT of time with the HH crew and diving into the nitty-gritty details that make these floating marvels worthy of sailing the world’s oceans.
And this week, we take a peek into the heart and soul of boat construction, where every minuscule detail counts and the devil himself hangs out. From design tolerances to why epoxy is superior, we’re pulling back the curtain on the wizardry that goes into building our HH44 and all their other vessels.
Getting unfettered access to the HH factory, the people, and the process has been invaluable. This is obviously a highly talented crew and every step of the process is carefully thought out. From the materials they choose to the intricate electrical systems, it’s clear that attention to detail is their secret sauce. Which gives us a ton of confidence in our boat for when the time comes to set sail. Because Ricardo is right, something will inevitably fail. And when it does, we will know exactly where it is and how to get to it. Fixing it will be another beast all together, but that’s future us problems. For now, we’re soaking up all the knowledge we can and enjoying this part of the journey.
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John B
First time commenting I can’t wait for first sea trial
Michael
Nice tour! Thank you.
So, okay, here’s what I want to know more about. First, like Mark, the mast. How is it anchored down and what gives it the perpendicular stability and strength.
Second, the hulls. What keeps the lower and leading edges from getting dinged up when they may hit things.
Curt
Ok, once again, the omnipresent question on heads. Did they go for fresh water/salt water/composting/combination…. and what thought process did they go through in the decision making?
Chuck Luce
Wow! Really enjoyed this video! I am now emotionally invested in seeing your boat finished and at sea! Keep doing what you are doing!
Mark
As a total land lubber, I would be interested in seeing how the mast mates to the boat. Since it takes/transmits significant forces onto the vessel I would be curious to see it’s contact points, how it’s reinforced and what materials it is made from. I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos and look forward to your adventures in your new home!
Norma F
When will they finish it?
Curious Minion
In last week’s vid, they said July or possibly August completion date. So hard to wait!!
Curious Minion
Ed Grant
Great “tour” of where your boat is so far, but would like to learn more about the actual propulsion system being installed.
Nick
Please tell us more about the hybrid propulsion system.
Pamela A
How many more months till it could be ready to launch to the big blue sea? I’m so excited for you guys and I can nearly stand it. Man I don’t know how you’re searing with it . This is so cool watching your journey and learning so much from you guys. Bless you and Tysm! 🙂
Brian
Are you installing any anti-lightning strike device?
Curious Minion
All sailboats have a grounding system built in. Not sure if the Wynns are installing any of the additional protection, but they’ll see your comment and may answer.
Curious Minion
Michael Wodzinski
Suggested future topics while you are at the factory:
As a mechanical engineer I am interested in the Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools they use to calculate the stresses on the boat. For example, are they using “digital twin” techniques to have a digital representation of the boat? Also, it might be interesting to see how they perform Customer Service to solve problems while their costumers are at sea, For example, Can they pull up wiring diagrams of your boat and help you troubleshoot electronics issues? Also, do they have electronic diagnostic information to troubleshoot issues? Are there redundancies on critical systems to allow some form of “limp to port” mode?
Great video. I am very interested in the engineering of state-of-the-art hybrid boats.
– Mike
Curious Minion
Hey Michael! All good questions and I’ve put your comment in the “burning questions” file for Nikki and Jason. I’m also curious about whether or not HH can get feedback from the system in real time, which would be very cool.
As for a “limp home” mode, this has come up a lot about the hybrid drive. The answer is that yes, there are redundancies for some systems but first & foremost C2 is a sailing vessel and that’s not dependent on the electrical system, and secondly, the diesel engines can start and run even if all the electrical systems on the boat have failed.
So not to worry, and stay tuned – the hybrid drive system is the most requested video topic!
Curious Minion
Liz Shaw-Maui
Have you yet bought anything for inside the boat? Appliances or dishes? You have a storage area for stuff you ordered like dinghy? Are you the only Turquoise colored boat so far? Red is sure popular. Fave resturant?
Laura
This is super exciting! Thanks for asking us what we want to see.
One of the things that intrigues me is all of the ropes and systems for rigging the boat. You touched on it in this video, but the anatomy of the lines through the boat for various sails, and how do they get changed? I am assuming that they think of all that, and it would be cool to get a forward thinking view of you guys changing out lines as time goes by. I kind of liken it to changing a tire on an RV, but a lot more complicated, I am sure. Just a thought on what you can show us.
I would love to see more on the engine and how this new cool electric tech works. What kind of speeds can you expect? What will the engine look like?
What can you expect your life to be like doing maintenance? I know the access is going to be way better, so that is going to make for much more boring videos of Jason fixing the boat. I always loved seeing what contortions he had to do to access certain boats of C1.
Curious Minion
Hey Laura! Several people have asked about how the rigging is installed, so we might get a segment on it. In the meantime, if you haven’t seen the Curiosity refit from years ago, they installed all new lines and you can see some of the process here: https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/stick-rigged-bottom Hope that helps!
Curious Minion
Pere
If your going to maintain the boat it’s best to see how it goes together.
Roger
I don’t understand the fascination that some have for building the yacht. What a sailor wants is a function and performance to standards. The way that is achieved is beyond sailing. They are separate domains of knowledge. I am glad you have an interest in the building process.
Mary Van
Oh wow! It’s amazing to see all the detail and craftsmanship that goes into every point on the boat!
I can see that Jason’s going to have plenty of room to crawl around in if ever needed. He’s been in some pretty tight spaces over the years.
Love seeing all the technology right at your fingertips. So convenient!
I know you’re getting excited, we are too!
John D Curtis
Does HH already have a list of recommended spare parts that an owner should have onboard?