After 10 years chasing this dream, everything now comes down to the next 84 days. We’re leaving Belgium. Where the boat is going? And what happens if we don’t get it ready in time? This might be the biggest challenge we’ve ever faced. __________________________________________________ Support our project: ► http://www.patreon.com/oddlifecrafting (Get instant access to extra content) ► donating through PayPal using: oddlifecrafting@gmail.com ___________________________________________________ ** Links and contact information ** For business inquiries: oddlifecrafting@thestation.io Our private email address: oddlifecrafting@gmail.com 👨‍👩‍👦 We are Duca and Roberta, a Brazilian couple that during a sabbatical trip in 2016 decided to follow our dreams creating this youtube channel to document our journey. The final dream was to build a metal boat to be able to travel the world taking our house with us, but we didn't have money for that. So, we started building a tiny shipping container house with no prior experience in building to gain some skills to build a boat. When we were almost finishing the house we found a boat that was neglected for over 22 years and we spent 2 years refitting her. We sailed for 2 years (exploring the Brazilian coast and part of the Caribbean). Then we sold our boat and we moved to Europe. Right now the dream is happening and we are building a new aluminum 43ft sailboat and a new life with our son Oli. We hope to inspire others to follow their dreams. SUBSCRIBE to our channel and join us every SUNDAY for a new episode of our journey!! #boat # building #sailboat

In this episode, you'll see the problem, our solution, and the first glimpse of the deck saloon finally coming to life. ___________________________________________________ Support our project: ► http://www.patreon.com/oddlifecrafting (Get instant access to extra content) ► donating through PayPal using: oddlifecrafting@gmail.com ___________________________________________________ ** Links and contact information ** For business inquiries: oddlifecrafting@thestation.io Our private email address: oddlifecrafting@gmail.com 👨‍👩‍👦 We are Duca and Roberta, a Brazilian couple that during a sabbatical trip in 2016 decided to follow our dreams creating this youtube channel to document our journey. The final dream was to build a metal boat to be able to travel the world taking our house with us, but we didn't have money for that. So, we started building a tiny shipping container house with no prior experience in building to gain some skills to build a boat. When we were almost finishing the house we found a boat that was neglected for over 22 years and we spent 2 years refitting her. We sailed for 2 years (exploring the Brazilian coast and part of the Caribbean). Then we sold our boat and we moved to Europe. Right now the dream is happening and we are building a new aluminum 43ft sailboat and a new life with our son Oli. We hope to inspire others to follow their dreams. SUBSCRIBE to our channel and join us every SUNDAY for a new episode of our journey!! #boat # building #sailboat

Get $3 off your next Airalo eSim by using our code ODD3 or use our link https://try.airalo.com/OddLifeCrafting Download the Airalo app today! Sometimes fixing someone else's mistakes is much harder than building from scratch. This week we finally discovered why the roof of our aluminum sailboat has been fighting us for months... and the answer was much worse than we expected. __________________________________________________ Support our project: ► http://www.patreon.com/oddlifecrafting (Get instant access to extra content) ► donating through PayPal using: oddlifecrafting@gmail.com ___________________________________________________ ** Links and contact information ** For business inquiries: oddlifecrafting@thestation.io Our private email address: oddlifecrafting@gmail.com 👨‍👩‍👦 We are Duca and Roberta, a Brazilian couple that during a sabbatical trip in 2016 decided to follow our dreams creating this youtube channel to document our journey. The final dream was to build a metal boat to be able to travel the world taking our house with us, but we didn't have money for that. So, we started building a tiny shipping container house with no prior experience in building to gain some skills to build a boat. When we were almost finishing the house we found a boat that was neglected for over 22 years and we spent 2 years refitting her. We sailed for 2 years (exploring the Brazilian coast and part of the Caribbean). Then we sold our boat and we moved to Europe. Right now the dream is happening and we are building a new aluminum 43ft sailboat and a new life with our son Oli. We hope to inspire others to follow their dreams. SUBSCRIBE to our channel and join us every SUNDAY for a new episode of our journey!! #boat # building #sailboat

Support our project: ► http://www.patreon.com/oddlifecrafting (Get instant access to extra content) ► donating through PayPal using: oddlifecrafting@gmail.com ___________________________________________________ ** Links and contact information ** For business inquiries: oddlifecrafting@thestation.io Our private email address: oddlifecrafting@gmail.com 👨‍👩‍👦 We are Duca and Roberta, a Brazilian couple that during a sabbatical trip in 2016 decided to follow our dreams creating this youtube channel to document our journey. The final dream was to build a metal boat to be able to travel the world taking our house with us, but we didn't have money for that. So, we started building a tiny shipping container house with no prior experience in building to gain some skills to build a boat. When we were almost finishing the house we found a boat that was neglected for over 22 years and we spent 2 years refitting her. We sailed for 2 years (exploring the Brazilian coast and part of the Caribbean). Then we sold our boat and we moved to Europe. Right now the dream is happening and we are building a new aluminum 43ft sailboat and a new life with our son Oli. We hope to inspire others to follow their dreams. SUBSCRIBE to our channel and join us every SUNDAY for a new episode of our journey!! #boat # building #sailboat

This week we tested our new windlass, chain and anchor. Another big step toward getting this boat ready for the water. For more information about the products we are using: cromox® stainless steel anchor chain https://www.ketten-waelder.de/en/products/lifting/chain/ @cromox.chains Mantus M1 Stainless Steel Performance Anchor https://mantusmarine.com @mantusmarine.com Vetus/Maxwell RC12HD Windlass https://vetus.com @VETUSGLOBAL GoFundMe from our friend Alex who is built a kids school in Africa: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-children-in-rural-zambia-luapula-province?modal=donations&tab=all ___________________________________________________ ** Links and contact information ** For business inquiries: oddlifecrafting@thestation.io Our private email address: oddlifecrafting@gmail.com 👨‍👩‍👦 We are Duca and Roberta, a Brazilian couple that during a sabbatical trip in 2016 decided to follow our dreams creating this youtube channel to document our journey. The final dream was to build a metal boat to be able to travel the world taking our house with us, but we didn't have money for that. So, we started building a tiny shipping container house with no prior experience in building to gain some skills to build a boat. When we were almost finishing the house we found a boat that was neglected for over 22 years and we spent 2 years refitting her. We sailed for 2 years (exploring the Brazilian coast and part of the Caribbean). Then we sold our boat and we moved to Europe. Right now the dream is happening and we are building a new aluminum 43ft sailboat and a new life with our son Oli. We hope to inspire others to follow their dreams. SUBSCRIBE to our channel and join us every SUNDAY for a new episode of our journey!! #boat # building #sailboat

This week, we tackle one of the most important projects on our aluminum sailboat: building the bow sprit, anchor roller system, and windlass foundation. By the end of the episode, the bow of the boat looks completely different—and for the first time, it really starts to look like a serious offshore cruising yacht. Thanks for watching and being part of this crazy adventure. Duca, Roberta & Oli __________________________________________________ Support our project: ► http://www.patreon.com/oddlifecrafting (Get instant access to extra content) ► donating through PayPal using: oddlifecrafting@gmail.com ___________________________________________________ We are Duca and Roberta, a Brazilian couple that during a sabbatical trip in 2016 decided to follow our dream. So, we created "Odd Life Crafting", a project composed of many smaller projects that we call seasons. The first one was the creation of Odd Life Crafting. The idea was to build a metal boat to be able to travel the world taking our house with us, but we didn't have money for that. So, we started the next season: we built a tiny shipping container house with no prior experience in building to gain some skills to build a boat. When we were almost finished we found a boat that was neglected for over 22 years and we spent 2 years refitting her (Season 3). On the season 4 we sailed for 2 years (exploring the Brazilian coast and part of the Caribbean), we sold our boat and we moved to Europe. The last season we are building a new aluminum 43ft sailboat and a new life. We hope to inspire others to follow their dreams. SUBSCRIBE to our channel and join us every SUNDAY for a new episode of our journey!! #boat # building #sailboat

Installing the deck hatches on our aluminum expedition sailboat turned out to be WAY more complicated than we expected. This was one of those projects that kept us awake at night for months… We knew that as soon as we started welding large hatch frames into the deck, there was a real risk of warping the entire structure again. And after all the distortion problems we already had with the deck during construction, we absolutely could not afford to get this wrong. Huge thanks to Peter for the incredible welding work and to Chris from @The_Ghostship for the valuable tips that helped us keep the deck flat. The dream is slowly becoming real. __________________________________________________ Support our project: ► http://www.patreon.com/oddlifecrafting (Get instant access to extra content) ► donating through PayPal using: oddlifecrafting@gmail.com ___________________________________________________ We are Duca and Roberta, a Brazilian couple that during a sabbatical trip in 2016 decided to follow our dream. So, we created "Odd Life Crafting", a project composed of many smaller projects that we call seasons. The first one was the creation of Odd Life Crafting. The idea was to build a metal boat to be able to travel the world taking our house with us, but we didn't have money for that. So, we started the next season: we built a tiny shipping container house with no prior experience in building to gain some skills to build a boat. When we were almost finished we found a boat that was neglected for over 22 years and we spent 2 years refitting her (Season 3). On the season 4 we sailed for 2 years (exploring the Brazilian coast and part of the Caribbean), we sold our boat and we moved to Europe. The last season we are building a new aluminum 43ft sailboat and a new life. We hope to inspire others to follow their dreams. SUBSCRIBE to our channel and join us every SUNDAY for a new episode of our journey!! #boat # building #sailboat

Support our project: ► http://www.patreon.com/oddlifecrafting (Get instant access to extra content) ► donating through PayPal using: oddlifecrafting@gmail.com ___________________________________________________ This week we are gonna talk about our steering system. But before installing it, we had to face a problem: it simply didn’t fit the boat as designed. But making it work means redesigning everything: layout, ergonomics, visibility, and even how we’ll navigate the boat day-to-day. Is simpler actually better? And how far would you go to get it right? Let me know what you think. __________________________________________________ We are Duca and Roberta, a Brazilian couple that during a sabbatical trip in 2016 decided to follow our dream. So, we created "Odd Life Crafting", a project composed of many smaller projects that we call seasons. The first one was the creation of Odd Life Crafting. The idea was to build a metal boat to be able to travel the world taking our house with us, but we didn't have money for that. So, we started the next season: we built a tiny shipping container house with no prior experience in building to gain some skills to build a boat. When we were almost finished we found a boat that was neglected for over 22 years and we spent 2 years refitting her (Season 3). On the season 4 we sailed for 2 years (exploring the Brazilian coast and part of the Caribbean), we sold our boat and we moved to Europe. The last season we are building a new aluminum 43ft sailboat and a new life. We hope to inspire others to follow their dreams. SUBSCRIBE to our channel and join us every SUNDAY for a new episode of our journey!! #boat # building #sailboat

Support our project: ► http://www.patreon.com/oddlifecrafting (Get instant access to extra content) ► donating through PayPal using: oddlifecrafting@gmail.com ___________________________________________________ When we decided to finish our aluminum sailboat ourselves, we chose to simplify everything — not by cutting corners, but by building only what truly matters, the right way. So, once again, we changed the design of the boat and we built amazing new pieces for our sailboat using precision machines. _____________________________________________________ We are Duca and Roberta, a Brazilian couple that during a sabbatical trip in 2016 decided to follow our dream. So, we created "Odd Life Crafting", a project composed of many smaller projects that we call seasons. The first one was the creation of Odd Life Crafting. The idea was to build a metal boat to be able to travel the world taking our house with us, but we didn't have money for that. So, we started the next season: we built a tiny shipping container house with no prior experience in building to gain some skills to build a boat. When we were almost finished we found a boat that was neglected for over 22 years and we spent 2 years refitting her (Season 3). On the season 4 we sailed for 2 years (exploring the Brazilian coast and part of the Caribbean), we sold our boat and we moved to Europe. The last season we are building a new aluminum 43ft sailboat and a new life. We hope to inspire others to follow their dreams. SUBSCRIBE to our channel and join us every SUNDAY for a new episode of our journey!! #boat # building #sailboat

Our beloved Odd, the boat that we had for over 4 years (sailing from southern Brazil all the way to the Caribbean) is now for sail after finishing her circumnavigation! Odd Listing https://renatadeaguiarrome.wixsite.com/svoddforsale/pt Support our project: ► http://www.patreon.com/oddlifecrafting (Get instant access to extra content) ► donating through PayPal using: oddlifecrafting@gmail.com ___________________________________________________ We are Duca and Roberta, a Brazilian couple that during a sabbatical trip in 2016 decided to follow our dream. So, we created "Odd Life Crafting", a project composed of many smaller projects that we call seasons. The first one was the creation of Odd Life Crafting. The idea was to build a metal boat to be able to travel the world taking our house with us, but we didn't have money for that. So, we started the next season: we built a tiny shipping container house with no prior experience in building to gain some skills to build a boat. When we were almost finished we found a boat 700km away from our hometown that was neglected for over 22 years and we spent 2 years refitting her (Season 3). On the season 4 we sailed for 2 years (exploring the Brazilian coast and part of the Caribbean), we sold our boat and we moved to Europe. The last season we are starting to build a new aluminum 43ft sailboat and a new life. We hope to inspire others to follow their dreams. SUBSCRIBE to our channel and join us every SUNDAY for a new episode of our journey!! #boatforsale # sail #sailboat

Support our project: ► http://www.patreon.com/oddlifecrafting (Get instant access to extra content) ► donating through PayPal using: oddlifecrafting@gmail.com ___________________________________________________ After months of design and engineering, it's finally time to build our custom portlight frames. Because these windows sit close to the bow where waves can hit hard, we didn’t want to rely only on glue like most production boats. Instead, we designed a heavy-duty aluminum frame system that combines structural adhesive with a mechanical backup ring for extra safety. In this episode we machine the frames, explain the engineering behind the design, and show how our partners at Robland ( @Robland ) are helping us turn this idea into reality. We are Duca and Roberta, a Brazilian couple that during a sabbatical trip in 2016 decided to follow our dream. So, we created "Odd Life Crafting", a project composed of many smaller projects that we call seasons. The first one was the creation of Odd Life Crafting. The idea was to build a metal boat to be able to travel the world taking our house with us, but we didn't have money for that. So, we started the next season: we built a tiny shipping container house with no prior experience in building to gain some skills to build a boat. When we were almost finished we found a boat 700km away from our hometown that was neglected for over 22 years and we spent 2 years refitting her (Season 3). On the season 4 we sailed for 2 years (exploring the Brazilian coast and part of the Caribbean), we sold our boat and we moved to Europe. The last season we are starting to build a new aluminum 43ft sailboat and a new life. We hope to inspire others to follow their dreams. SUBSCRIBE to our channel and join us every SUNDAY for a new episode of our journey!! #boat # building #sailboat

Support our project: ► http://www.patreon.com/oddlifecrafting (Get instant access to extra content) ► donating through PayPal using: oddlifecrafting@gmail.com ___________________________________________________ Products we use: (All products we list from Amazon we earn commission if you buy using our link) Canon R6: https://amzn.to/3x0QmC1 Rode Video Mic Pro: https://amzn.to/2z4plRm Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM Lens: https://amzn.to/3mSpKOK GoPro hero 10: https://amzn.to/3qOISzQ GoPro hero 10 cage: https://amzn.to/3OuDYl6 GoPro microphone: https://amzn.to/2OSbdpi + furry cover: https://amzn.to/3qCpHac adaptor: https://amzn.to/3DrHRUK Small Tripod: https://amzn.to/2HdM8ih Big tripod: https://amzn.to/2KEi29G Tripod video head: https://amzn.to/2ZfDN7C Flex clamp: https://amzn.to/30G7eil Handy recorder Hn4: https://amzn.to/3JMSfc2 Drone DJI Air 2S: https://amzn.to/3ztTQyt 💻 Our computer: https://amzn.to/2NjFDkc We are Duca and Roberta, a Brazilian couple that during a sabbatical trip in 2016 decided to follow our dream. So, we created "Odd Life Crafting", a project composed of many smaller projects that we call seasons. The first one was the creation of Odd Life Crafting. The idea was to build a metal boat to be able to travel the world taking our house with us, but we didn't have money for that. So, we started the next season: we built a tiny shipping container house with no prior experience in building to gain some skills to build a boat. When we were almost finished we found a boat 700km away from our hometown that was neglected for over 22 years and we spent 2 years refitting her (Season 3). On the season 4 we sailed for 2 years (exploring the Brazilian coast and part of the Caribbean), we sold our boat and we moved to Europe. The last season we are starting to build a new aluminum 43ft sailboat and a new life. We hope to inspire others to follow their dreams. SUBSCRIBE to our channel and join us every SUNDAY for a new episode of our journey!! #boat # building #sailboat

Support our project: ► http://www.patreon.com/oddlifecrafting (Get instant access to extra content) ► donating through PayPal using: oddlifecrafting@gmail.com ___________________________________________________ This week we finally make one of the biggest decisions in the entire build of our 43 ft aluminum exploration sailboat: the propulsion system. When you're building a sailboat in 2026, choosing how the boat will move is not as simple as it used to be. There are more options than ever before — diesel, fully electric, parallel hybrid, series hybrid — and every choice comes with compromises. In this episode we walk you through our thinking process, the challenges we faced while trying to source an engine, and the reasons behind the direction we decided to take for this boat. __________________________________ We are Duca and Roberta, a Brazilian couple that during a sabbatical trip in 2016 decided to follow our dream. So, we created "Odd Life Crafting", a project composed of many smaller projects that we call seasons. The first one was the creation of Odd Life Crafting. The idea was to build a metal boat to be able to travel the world taking our house with us, but we didn't have money for that. So, we started the next season: we built a tiny shipping container house with no prior experience in building to gain some skills to build a boat. When we were almost finished we found a boat 700km away from our hometown that was neglected for over 22 years and we spent 2 years refitting her (Season 3). On the season 4 we sailed for 2 years (exploring the Brazilian coast and part of the Caribbean), we sold our boat and we moved to Europe. The last season we are starting to build a new aluminum 43ft sailboat and a new life, with our son Oli. We hope to inspire others to follow their dreams. SUBSCRIBE to our channel and join us every SUNDAY for a new episode of our journey!! #boat # building #sailboat

This episode was an important one for us. For the first time, the boat truly started to feel like ours. We removed the old markings from the hull and installed a new aluminum plate and gave "another life" to our boat. Step by step the structure is getting closer to completion… and closer to the water. Thanks for being part of this journey 🤍 — Duca, Roberta & Oli -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Support our project: ► http://www.patreon.com/oddlifecrafting (Get instant access to extra content) ► donating through PayPal using: oddlifecrafting@gmail.com ___________________________________________________ We are Duca and Roberta (and baby Oli), a Brazilian couple that during a sabbatical trip in 2016 decided to follow our dream. So, we created "Odd Life Crafting", a project composed of many smaller projects that we call seasons. The first one was the creation of Odd Life Crafting. The idea was to build a metal boat to be able to travel the world taking our house with us, but we didn't have money for that. So, we started the next season: we built a tiny shipping container house with no prior experience in building to gain some skills to build a boat. When we were almost finished we found a boat 700km away from our hometown that was neglected for over 22 years and we spent 2 years refitting her (Season 3). On the season 4 we sailed for 2 years (exploring the Brazilian coast and part of the Caribbean), we sold our boat and we moved to Europe. The last season we are starting to build a new aluminum 43ft sailboat and a new life. We hope to inspire others to follow their dreams. SUBSCRIBE to our channel and join us every SUNDAY for a new episode of our journey!! #boat # building #sailboat

Support our project: ► http://www.patreon.com/oddlifecrafting (Get instant access to extra content) ► donating through PayPal using: oddlifecrafting@gmail.com ___________________________________________________ We are Duca and Roberta, a Brazilian couple that during a sabbatical trip in 2016 decided to follow our dream. So, we created "Odd Life Crafting", a project composed of many smaller projects that we call seasons. The first one was the creation of Odd Life Crafting. The idea was to build a metal boat to be able to travel the world taking our house with us, but we didn't have money for that. So, we started the next season: we built a tiny shipping container house with no prior experience in building to gain some skills to build a boat. When we were almost finished we found a boat 700km away from our hometown that was neglected for over 22 years and we spent 2 years refitting her (Season 3). On the season 4 we sailed for 2 years (exploring the Brazilian coast and part of the Caribbean), we sold our boat and we moved to Europe. The last season we are starting to build a new aluminum 43ft sailboat and a new life. We hope to inspire others to follow their dreams. SUBSCRIBE to our channel and join us every SUNDAY for a new episode of our journey!! #boat # building #sailboat

Support our project: ► http://www.patreon.com/oddlifecrafting (Get instant access to extra content) ► donating through PayPal using: oddlifecrafting@gmail.com _________________________ We always knew our new boat had to be a Deck Saloon. Why? Because we want to live 100% off-grid. In this video, we tackle one of the most stressful parts of the build: the aluminum roof. From engineering a custom trim to collect every drop of rainwater to creating enough surface area for over 3,000W of solar power, we’re pushing the limits of what a monohull can do. __________________________ We are Duca and Roberta, a Brazilian couple that during a sabbatical trip in 2016 decided to follow our dream. So, we created "Odd Life Crafting", a project composed of many smaller projects that we call seasons. The first one was the creation of Odd Life Crafting. The idea was to build a metal boat to be able to travel the world taking our house with us, but we didn't have money for that. So, we started the next season: we built a tiny shipping container house with no prior experience in building to gain some skills to build a boat. When we were almost finished we found a boat 700km away from our hometown that was neglected for over 22 years and we spent 2 years refitting her (Season 3). On the season 4 we sailed for 2 years (exploring the Brazilian coast and part of the Caribbean), we sold our boat and we moved to Europe. The last season we are starting to build a new aluminum 43ft sailboat and a new life. We hope to inspire others to follow their dreams. SUBSCRIBE to our channel and join us every SUNDAY for a new episode of our journey!! #boat # building #sailboat

Support our project: ► http://www.patreon.com/oddlifecrafting (Get instant access to extra content) ► donating through PayPal using: oddlifecrafting@gmail.com ___________________________________________________ After rescuing our boat from the boatyard, we discovered the roof was only lightly tack welded in place, far from complete. This week, we tackle the massive job of finally fully welding the roof and adding much-needed reinforcement. Watch as we cut, fit, and weld all the new aluminum stringers (reusing leftover materials to save costs!), making the deck-saloon roof solid and strong enough for whatever we need to do on top! We are Duca and Roberta, a Brazilian couple that during a sabbatical trip in 2016 decided to follow our dream. So, we created "Odd Life Crafting", a project composed of many smaller projects that we call seasons. The first one was the creation of Odd Life Crafting. The idea was to build a metal boat to be able to travel the world taking our house with us, but we didn't have money for that. So, we started the next season: we built a tiny shipping container house with no prior experience in building to gain some skills to build a boat. When we were almost finished we found a boat 700km away from our hometown that was neglected for over 22 years and we spent 2 years refitting her (Season 3). On the season 4 we sailed for 2 years (exploring the Brazilian coast and part of the Caribbean), we sold our boat and we moved to Europe. The last season we are starting to build a new aluminum 43ft sailboat and a new life. We hope to inspire others to follow their dreams. SUBSCRIBE to our channel and join us every SUNDAY for a new episode of our journey!! #boat # building #sailboat

Support our project: ► http://www.patreon.com/oddlifecrafting (Get instant access to extra content) ► donating through PayPal using: oddlifecrafting@gmail.com ___________________________________________________ Products we use: (All products we list from Amazon we earn commission if you buy using our link) Canon R6: https://amzn.to/3x0QmC1 Rode Video Mic Pro: https://amzn.to/2z4plRm Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM Lens: https://amzn.to/3mSpKOK GoPro hero 10: https://amzn.to/3qOISzQ GoPro hero 10 cage: https://amzn.to/3OuDYl6 GoPro microphone: https://amzn.to/2OSbdpi + furry cover: https://amzn.to/3qCpHac adaptor: https://amzn.to/3DrHRUK Small Tripod: https://amzn.to/2HdM8ih Big tripod: https://amzn.to/2KEi29G Tripod video head: https://amzn.to/2ZfDN7C Flex clamp: https://amzn.to/30G7eil Handy recorder Hn4: https://amzn.to/3JMSfc2 Drone DJI Air 2S: https://amzn.to/3ztTQyt 💻 Our computer: https://amzn.to/2NjFDkc We are Duca and Roberta, a Brazilian couple that during a sabbatical trip in 2016 decided to follow our dream. So, we created "Odd Life Crafting", a project composed of many smaller projects that we call seasons. The first one was the creation of Odd Life Crafting. The idea was to build a metal boat to be able to travel the world taking our house with us, but we didn't have money for that. So, we started the next season: we built a tiny shipping container house with no prior experience in building to gain some skills to build a boat. When we were almost finished we found a boat 700km away from our hometown that was neglected for over 22 years and we spent 2 years refitting her (Season 3). On the season 4 we sailed for 2 years (exploring the Brazilian coast and part of the Caribbean), we sold our boat and we moved to Europe. The last season we are starting to build a new aluminum 43ft sailboat and a new life. We hope to inspire others to follow their dreams. SUBSCRIBE to our channel and join us every SUNDAY for a new episode of our journey!! #boat # building #sailboat

This episode is an emotional roller coaster. After moving forward, it feels like we're taking two steps back. Unfortunately, we found that 80% of our work now involves fixing severe structural and leveling problems from the initial welding on the aluminum deck of our boat. We face a huge challenge in aligning the forward deck, which is completely out of line and uneven. You'll see the frustration, but also the clever solution we found with Peter to shrink the stringer and bring the deck back to the correct position, using heat and tension! In addition to dealing with the structural problems, we had to make a crucial final decision: Design Change: We simplified the original plan and moved the chain locker to the bow, for safety and usability reasons. Final Layout Decision: It's time for the cuts of no return! We marked and cut the new hatches and portlights. This is what defines the boat's interior layout (Ollie's berth, head, etc.)—a moment of high tension. ⚠️ ATTENTION: The deck problem was bigger than expected! To avoid having a very long video, we divided the solution into two parts. Part 2 IS ALREADY LIVE! CLICK HERE to see the end of the saga: https://youtu.be/4fNrGEmAZDE Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to follow the construction of this aluminum dream! Support our project: ► http://www.patreon.com/oddlifecrafting (Get instant access to extra content) ► donating through PayPal using: oddlifecrafting@gmail.com ___________________________________________________ 🎶 All the musics we use are from a platform called Artlist. Join Arlist using our link and get 2 extra months for free to download music: https://bit.ly/3xTMUse 🎥 Join Artgrid for amazing BRoll footage. https://bit.ly/3CXBhnK We are Duca and Roberta, a Brazilian couple that during a sabbatical trip in 2016 decided to follow our dream. So, we created "Odd Life Crafting", a project composed of many smaller projects that we call seasons. The first one was the creation of Odd Life Crafting. The idea was to build a metal boat to be able to travel the world taking our house with us, but we didn't have money for that. So, we started the next season: we built a tiny shipping container house with no prior experience in building to gain some skills to build a boat. When we were almost finished we found a boat 700km away from our hometown that was neglected for over 22 years and we spent 2 years refitting her (Season 3). On the season 4 we sailed for 2 years (exploring the Brazilian coast and part of the Caribbean), we sold our boat and we moved to Europe. The last season we are starting to build a new aluminum 43ft sailboat and a new life. We hope to inspire others to follow their dreams. SUBSCRIBE to our channel and join us every SUNDAY for a new episode of our journey!! #BoatBuilding #AluminumBoat #Sailboat

Welcome to Part 2 of our structural nightmare! 🚢 After days of attempts, we finally found the definitive solution for the uneven and crooked deck. In this episode, the welder and I take a deep dive into the correction, using relief cuts and an ingenious aluminum "shrinking" technique to relieve the plate's tension and force it into the correct position. Part 1 of this episode: https://youtu.be/yHy8-_JC2yU __________________________________________________ Support our project: ► http://www.patreon.com/oddlifecrafting (Get instant access to extra content) ► donating through PayPal using: oddlifecrafting@gmail.com ___________________________________________________ 🎶 All the musics we use are from a platform called Artlist. Join Arlist using our link and get 2 extra months for free to download music: https://bit.ly/3xTMUse 🎥 Join Artgrid for amazing BRoll footage. https://bit.ly/3CXBhnK We are Duca and Roberta, a Brazilian couple that during a sabbatical trip in 2016 decided to follow our dream. So, we created "Odd Life Crafting", a project composed of many smaller projects that we call seasons. The first one was the creation of Odd Life Crafting. The idea was to build a metal boat to be able to travel the world taking our house with us, but we didn't have money for that. So, we started the next season: we built a tiny shipping container house with no prior experience in building to gain some skills to build a boat. When we were almost finished we found a boat 700km away from our hometown that was neglected for over 22 years and we spent 2 years refitting her (Season 3). On the season 4 we sailed for 2 years (exploring the Brazilian coast and part of the Caribbean), we sold our boat and we moved to Europe. The last season we are starting to build a new aluminum 43ft sailboat and a new life. We hope to inspire others to follow their dreams. SUBSCRIBE to our channel and join us every SUNDAY for a new episode of our journey!! #BoatBuilding #AluminumBoat #Sailboat #Metalworking #DIYBoat #DeckLeveling #AluminumWelding #InternalTension