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Leo Goolden manages the ongoing restoration of the Tally Ho, a historic wooden yacht, by coordinating a team of professional marine tradespeople and overseeing complex logistical, design, and financial tasks.13:45 The project currently involves multiple concurrent workstreams: Erica handles freshwater, bilge, and grey water plumbing; Clifton manages lazarette hatch plumbing, heater installation, and exhaust valve fitting; Nick constructs head and aft cabin cabinetry; and Pat fabricates skylight and companionway hatches using traditional joinery techniques.12:51 Bob Downs leads the design of the 1927-style rig, including spar dimensions and hardware, while collaborating with a rigging shop to finalise sail plans.19:36 Goolden balances these technical oversight duties with project accounting, including funding the spar construction, and producing weekly video content.14:39 The restoration relies on a mix of integrated advertising and community support to maintain the payroll for the crew.13:30 The project requires constant design compromises, such as lowering the cabin sole to improve headroom, which dictates the layout of the galley and other interior systems.7:10

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