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Fitting the Lead Ballast Keel (Tally Ho / EP120)

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EPISODE 120

Having cast the 17,000lb Lead Ballast Keel, we finally break it out of the mould and take a proper look at it! After trimming the ends and cutting a key with a chainsaw, we have to figure out a way of moving it around, in order to get it underneath the boat.

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120. Fitting the Ballast Keel (Tally Ho / EP120)

20 Comments

@mschmidt62 4 years ago

For those of you who don't have subscriptions to the local newspapers, that was Port Townsend's NEW 75-ton Travelift, which was just dedicated this last Sunday!

@paulbush7095 3 years ago

That’s the first time I’ve seen traditional wood working tools, chainsaws, planers, etc. used on a giant piece of lead. Very cool!

@InformationIsTheEdge 4 years ago

Easy to forget with the fast-forward footage that you are moving nearly 5 minivans worth of mass. Every centimeter is an accomplishment! Now imagine doing just that with the technology and machines available back in first decade of the 20th century. Impressive!

@surfer730 4 years ago

It’s taken me a month to binge 120 videos. Time to donate. Leo is a good man.

@LiftRanger 4 years ago

Leo, your humility is matched only by your skill and determination, which makes me appreciate you, your team and Tally Ho all the more. Fair winds and following seas, young man!

@johnhammond3644 4 years ago

Leo, just in case you decide to bring Tally Ho down the west coast after she is ready for the world, please keep in mind the Master Mariner Regatta for classic wood sail boats run each Memorial Day weekend in San Francisco Bay. Your participation with Tally Ho would provide a great opportunity to show case all your work and give us local supporters a real thrill.

@WreckDiver99 4 years ago

I had to do a double take...I thought I clicked on Tally Ho, but I hear the intro to Abom! LOL...

@richardcarrigan9740 3 years ago

Loved the dramatic closing of the keel sighting to the other side. I will be many years before that point sees light again. Which is the reverse of what I had thought when the old keel was dropped. You are quite the story teller in more than one way.

@jtsmd1 4 years ago

A boat builder, sailor and an accomplished videographer. And if this boat gig doesn’t work out, you could always build lead furniture with a chainsaw!

@jimmydunn1981 4 years ago (edited)

how badass it is to plan lead with a makita planner and cut it with a chainsaw! Dude your are a beast!

@thomasnewton9818 4 years ago

The balast keel turned out great. It's probably a good thing that the first attempt was a failure.

@Rene-up1dl 3 years ago

Leo is definitely the lead carpenter on the project.

@wouldntyaliktono 4 years ago

Any other Abom fans hear that opening music and do a double-take?

@petert3355 4 years ago

Re-casting the keel was definitely the right idea.
It looks terrific.

@robertholler7262 4 years ago

I can’t help thinking about the men who had a hand in teaching all of the boatwrights on this project. When the lead keel matched up perfectly once lifted into place, I imagine some old crusty master boatwrights in England and Port Townsend thinking, “Ataboy.”

@malakai651 4 years ago

The whole task surrounding the casting of this keel has been totally riveting, just like when casting the bronze fittings these present videos are absolutely fascinating.