Building the Bouchie Dory Pt. 21 – Installing the cutwater The cutwater is technically just the leading portion of the stem out side of the planking. I use the term to refer to a separate component that can be replaced in the event of damage. In the...
Building the Bouchie Dory Part 19 – Lapstrake Planking Part 2 In this episode we get into a traditional method of scarfing planks. This would only be used for solid wood and not for plywood. This method is intended for fastening the scarfs in place on the...
Building the Bouchie Dory Part 18 – Lapstrake planking part 1 Spiling for lapstrake planking can be accomplished in many ways. The simplest involves simply wrapping a pre-thicknessed plank around the hull and tracing off the the edge of your lap and...
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 14 – Installing the bottom This is a big day. Technically our first plank! On a hard chine hull, such as this, the bottom is a big deal. it takes 90% of the abuse. It is under more strain than any other part of the boat. If...
