Building the Bouchie Dory Part 17 – Finishing garboards If there is any real art specific to lapstrake construction it may be found in the execution of bevels and gains. Unlike carvel or batten seam planking, there are no band-aids that will make up for...
Building the Bouchie Dory Part 13 – Fairing the building jig This is one of those moments in the process of building a boat where you find out exactly how well you executed all your previous tasks going right back to the lofting stage. In theory if you’ve...
Shellback dinghy SHELLBACK DINGHY It would be hard to imagine a better all-around small boat than the Joel White-designed Shellback Dinghy. She is a pleasure to row, fast and responsive under sail, and docile and well-mannered under tow. She is easy to build and...
