Cheers to Doug for his leadership, volunteerism and expertise.

If this is Doug's final keel pour, man I think it could be his ultimate job!  Think of the sheer numbers of people that will have watched this video over time.  All that energy is quite a send off to a career!  Nice job Doug!

Amazing how emotional this episode was for me... perhaps because I became a Patreon supporter finally, but that too came about because of how moved I've been by this whole project.  Doug exemplifies the many folks who out of affection for this project have decided to make a contribution.  It has been a delight to watch each episode and learn about the many folks who've stepped forward to help, both with hands on the boat but also with their own skills... driving across country to carry a load of wood, creating a machine to make rivets, creating copper washers for those rivets, coming out of retirement to move the boat a second time... the list goes on and on.  And we all get to witness this amazing project unfold.  Thanks Leo for making all this happen...giving us YEARS of pleasure that far surpasses ANYTHING we can find on television.  Think about what you spend for entertainment folks and ask yourself the question...  Is the video I just watched worth the price of the ticket I buy each time I watch a movie?  If so, you might want to consider joining Patreon to support Leo.

Interesting that Doug said this crew had appreciated his craft possibly more than others he had worked for. This is truly a special team.

Love the idea that the “new” keel is the same lead that has been all over the earth through much history under the same boat. Good job guys!! Thanks for the videos

Huge shoutout to Doug! What a craftsman!

Ship builder, keel pourer,  director, camera man, interviewer, editor, and by all observations a humble man.  You are truly a renaissance man.  In your travels around the world, I can picture you making nature films.  Your crew is fantastic and cut from the same cloth as you Leo.

It's amazing how saving an old boat can affect so many people's lives.

The Gandalf of lead keels

Under a master of his skill, Doug bought a group of dedicated people to produce a piece of workmanship that becomes part of the history of Tally Ho for future generations to appreciate what went into building this traditional wooden vessel. Above all it was completed safely and for that all should be proud of. Joe

Turns out the "didn't go as planned" practice run was just what was needed in the end. We wouldn't have got to meet Doug and we wouldn't get to see just how beautiful a single pour keel looks in the end.

Doug gets an Oscar for his fifteen minutes. Tear in my eye. Plus a shiny new 17 thousand pound keel. Just love the Tally Ho narrative, full of hope and competency.

Doug's generosity in his closing comments shows the humility of the master. Well done to the whole team; this (and the two preceding episodes) were really enthralling!

24:10 I don't think I've ever seen Leo as happy as he was here. What a relief!

Leo: "So if it is fine with you guys I'll post shorter, lower quality videos but more often, ok?"

Also Leo - works more than 10 days straight with late nights throughout

Also Leo - uploads a Top Shelf quality video of 30 minutes for us to enjoy and possibly to record Doug's final pour. You are too good Leo, and you really deserve all that comes to you and how much good you also find and bring up in others. Great team, great video. Top job on that keel.

So good of Doug to lend his lifelong expertise and contibute to this project. He is right, its now out there that this is a craft in its own right and documented for future study.Good job all round by the team.The one constant in this channel, is the way whenever there is a challenge, strangers step out from the ether and offer there help, from importing wood to casting a keel.Just so Woodstock and i love it.

Doug is PURE GOLD! He IS LEGEND! And what a humble guy... This could be his "Swan Song"-- and what a great finale. That man's got quite a cushion of Laurels to rest on-- each one EARNED.

It was keel pouring that got me into A2A, and thus into God knows how many boat channels... and here we are, full circle!

The lead in your keel weighs 3X more than my entire 27' sailboat, and that's including a two cylinder diesel engine! I love your boat. Every time i see a sailboat getting significant work done, i think "I'm so happy for that boat, someone is working and spending money to keep her alive" It's so good to see younger people with such motivation drive and incredible skills. Plus, the act of video recording editing and posting to YouTube is the reason that we all can enjoy watching you work and seeing this gorgeous boat come back to life. Thank you 🙏

What a moving final word from Doug. When Tally Ho sails, part of him will live on forever!! GO DOUG!!!!!