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5 reasons why you should build your boat out of wood Oct 11, 2023

Since the mid 1900s, most pleasure boats have been built of plastic. Or, to put it more precisely, glass reinforced polyester, also known as fiberglass.

The advantages of fiberglass boats are...

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"I want to learn boatbuilding, but I'm afraid I'll fail." Sep 27, 2023

“I want to learn boatbuilding, but …”

I’ve been in touch with a lot of people who want to learn wooden boatbuilding but are held back by obstacles that...

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How to learn wooden boatbuilding on a shoestring budget Sep 25, 2023

“I want to learn boatbuilding, but …”

I’ve been in touch with a lot of people who want to learn wooden boatbuilding but are held back by obstacles that...

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How to learn boatbuilding if you don't have the time Sep 19, 2023

“I want to learn boatbuilding, but …”

I’ve been in touch with a lot of people who want to learn wooden boatbuilding but are held back by obstacles that...

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How to learn wooden boatbuilding if you don't have a workshop Sep 14, 2023

“I want to learn boatbuilding, but …”

I’ve been in touch with a lot of people who want to learn wooden boatbuilding but are held back by obstacles that...

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Arr! 🏴‍☠️Small Pirate School ☠️ (Ladybug Wheelbarrow Boat sea trial) Jun 26, 2023

Here's a video of the sea trials for the Harry Bryan designed Ladybug wheelbarrow boat that I've just completed. 

I built the boat as a research project - I wanted to figure out...

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Slow TV: Peaceful canoe paddling May 23, 2023

I've been on the water to shoot a bit of video of the Fiddlehead Canoe that's on auction right now.

This was such a beautiful, tranquil experience. I hope comes through in the video.

The auction...

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How to build a cam clamp for lapstrake boatbuilding May 19, 2023

When you're planking a lapstrake boat, this type of clamp can be very handy. 

It's lightweight and has a deep jaw, which makes it ideal for holding two overlapping planks together while...

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How to fix a damaged edge Mar 26, 2023

This video is an excerpt from the Small Boat School online course on Building the Fiddlehead Canoe.

Classes open for registration twice a year.

As preparation, sign up for the Free Mini Course...

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The theory of a razor sharp cutting edge Mar 12, 2023

This video is an excerpt from the Small Boat School online course on Building the Fiddlehead Canoe.

Classes open for registration twice a year.

To get notified about future course openings,...

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Scarfing: How boatbuilders make short planks longer Aug 14, 2022

** Considering building a boat? I've created a free mini course, that will help you get started **

 

In this video, I will show you how to scarf two pieces of wood together. 

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How much will it cost to build my first wooden boat? Aug 05, 2022
** Considering building a boat? I've created a free mini course, that will help you get started **

When you decide you want to build a wooden boat, you will need a workshop and some...

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