BOAT BUILD: Interior work Begins!

Summary

The video script documents the family's progress in the final stages of their 60-foot trimaran's construction at the Rapido boat building factory in Asia. They discuss the interior sanding, painting, and decision-making for colors and materials, including novel wallpapers and lightweight fixtures. Amidst the hard work, they share their daily routines, from morning coffee to navigating cultural differences, and reveal the interior design concept blending edgy nautical with shabby chic elements. The script captures the excitement and challenges of bringing their vessel to life.

Takeaways

• 🏠 The family has moved to Asia to oversee the final stages of their 60-foot trimaran's construction at the Rapido boat building factory.
• 🛠️ They are involved in various tasks including sanding, painting, and arranging the electrics for the navigation station.
• 🎨 They are in the process of making decisions about the color of the paint for the interior and the galley cupboards.
• 🚢 The boat is nearing completion, with a goal to launch in three months, and there is a lot to do in a short amount of time.
• 👷‍♀️ The construction involves a diverse team of workers, including many women, which is appreciated by the family.
• 🗺️ The helm station is being carefully designed for quick access to all necessary equipment for sailing.
• 🛍️ The family is shopping for the boat's interior, including paint samples and novelty wallpapers to mimic wooden walls.
• 🛠️ There is a focus on using lightweight materials for the boat's interior to ensure the vessel remains as light as possible.
• 🌆 The family visits a local market in Ho Chi Minh City for shopping, highlighting the cultural experience alongside the project.
• ☕ The daily routine includes a morning coffee at Starbucks, showing a preference for a specific drink order.
• 🌿 The design concept for the boat's interior is described as edgy nautical with elements of shabby chic, aiming for a visually appealing and functional space.

Q & A

What is the current stage of the trimaran's construction?

The trimaran is nearing its final stages of completion at the Rapido boat building factory.

What tasks are the family currently undertaking in relation to the trimaran's interior?

They are sanding, making decisions about paint colors, arranging the electrics, and installing cabinets and the dashboard for the navigation station.

What is the significance of the helm station in the trimaran?

The helm station is crucial for controlling the boat and needs to be arranged for quick access to all necessary equipment such as the autopilot, chart plotter, and bow thruster controls.

What is the family's plan for the boat's interior color scheme?

They are going for a dark theme inside but encountered issues with the hay glue being too dark, so they are considering going a bit lighter for the cupboards and galley.

Why is the family considering novelty wallpapers for the boat's interior?

They want the interior to have a wooden look without the weight and creakiness of actual wood, so they are using high-definition photographs of planks of wood as wallpapers.

What is the family's approach to the workers at the boat building factory?

They are trying to help and not get in the way, and they express admiration for the hard work of the workers, including the many women involved in the construction.

What is the family's plan for the next few weeks regarding the boat?

They plan to continue fitting out the boat, followed by making it look good, with the hope of launching the vessel three months from the time of the script.

What is the significance of the autoclave in the boat's construction process?

The autoclave is used to cure essential parts of the vessel such as beams, daggerboard, and rudder blade by heating them under vacuum and pressure.

What is the family's strategy for maintaining their health during the construction project?

They have been drinking Athletic Greens, a health supplement that supports immunity, provides antioxidants, adaptogens, and helps with maintaining good health and energy levels.

What is the family's approach to interior design for the trimaran?

The interior design concept is described as edgy nautical with elements of shabby chic, featuring weathered copper, leather, and vintage world maps, aiming for a visually appealing and functional space.

What is the family's experience with the local culture and environment?

They enjoy being in a very foreign environment, finding it reminiscent of traveling, and they have had experiences with local customs and misunderstandings due to cultural differences.