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January 18, 2012
One of the most vital tasks with any boatbuilding project is gluing. Learn to do it well right here.
December 17, 2011
Save a lot of frustration when you learn about these of common mistakes that have been known to ruin the boatbuilding projects of novices.
December 06, 2011
If you love building boats, you need a dedicated place to work. And thanks to modern technology, it is relatively easy to create and equip your boatbuilding workshop without much hassle.
November 05, 2011
With a few calculations and considerations, you´ll be able to choose just the right boat plans for your experience level, time and money. The results? A vessel you can be proud to sail for years to come.
October 02, 2011
If you ever wanted to build your own boat, you can do it. While it may require some patience and a few new power tools, there are really only 4 basic steps to building a boat. Check them out right here.
December 23, 2007
Did you ever trace cartoons onto a sheet of notebook paper when you were a child? Have you ever seen a shape in a magazine you copied? Without really being able to draw, you transferred these images onto another surface and it looked pretty good, didn't it? The same principle applies to the lofti...
November 14, 2007
In the first two parts of this series on working with epoxy, we covered cautions and the three stages of epoxy, as well as preparation and two-step bonding. These articles have assumed that everything is going according to plan when building your boat. This article, however, will take a look at wh...
October 12, 2007
Have you ever heard the saying, "A chain is only as strong as its weakest link”? That saying very much applies to working with epoxy when building a boat. Because epoxy is partially responsible for holding your boat together and sealing out water, if the bond isn't successfully executed, your whol...
September 18, 2007
by Morten Olesen
Often messy and sometimes complicated, working with epoxy can be one of the most difficult parts of bringing your boat plans into reality. Especially for beginners, learning a few basics of working with epoxy can help avoid many struggles and mistakes. In the first of this thr...
August 13, 2007
If you're like most people, you've often dreamed of building your own boat. Nothing elaborate mind you - just something sturdy, attractive and, of course, seaworthy. Weekend trips with the family, fishing excursions with your buddies or as a simple stress-reducing activity for yourself, building a...
August 13, 2007
Stitch and glue boats have seams. Seams that aren't sealed leak. Leaking boats sink! This is why it is vital to create structurally sound, as well as attractive seals along every seam in your boat. These seals are referred to as fillets.
When it's time to bond the inside corners of your boat...
July 19, 2007
Boat building has long been a passion for many people. The relaxation of crafting something from hand, the pride in accomplishing a project and the joy of sailing away on a boat you made yourself all add to the excitement of boat building. However, some never get to experience this leisurely pursui...
June 26, 2007
Whether you're building a boat out of necessity, as a hobby or as a "one day" dream escape, you know the job is more than a simple weekend project. Part of the pride of building your own boat is the dedication and time you put into it. While anyone can easily follow boat plans, the ones who build ...