This is the first part of a project build series in which I design and construct a Grand Banks style dory from scratch. In this first episode we begin the process of designing and lofting the boat at scale. Boat designs are recorded with a type of drawing we call a...
If you are not sure where to start putting together a tool collection for boatbuilding then this video will help. I go through the basic element of what you would be expected to have if you were to attend a boatbuilding school or an apprenticeship. I’m only...
In Part 2 of our Classic Canoe Repair series we take a look at stem repairs. This is one area that ,without looking, I can almost guarantee there are problems to be found. Even if the job has already been done previously, it likely wasn’t done well. We’ll...
In this lesson we take a look at building drop boards for boat interiors. Rather than marine grade plywood I’m using an exterior grade material called MDO or Medium density overlay. Brand names are Duraply and Creozone. There are other ways to do this but htis...
In this lesson we take the traditional half hull model from Part 2 and us it to create expanded panels to build a more accurate representation of this boat design. with care, and a little paint you could build something worthy of display on the mantle....
