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...
Building the Bouchie Dory Part 12 – Scarfing the bottom panel The introduction of waterproof plywood was a boon to the boatbuilding trade and there was a time when you could order it in any length you choose right from the mill but those days are...
Building the Bouchie Dory Part 11 – Setting up the building jig Finally we get to shift from making parts to actual assembly of the boat. In this episode we’ll build a strongback and set up our moulds creating what some refer to as the building jig....
https://youtu.be/82Cw82b39C4 Building the Bouchie Dory Part 10 – The Transom The transom is such a significant part of any boat. It serves a function in that it creates usable space in the aft portion of the boat and increases buoyancy. It also provides a...
https://youtu.be/kb_f_AfTM-E Building the Bouchie Dory Part 9 – The Stem In this episode we construct the stem for our dory. The stem is a simple enough part but is is responsible for such a significant part of the character of the boat. Not only that,...
