Boatbuilding Tips and Tricks Blog Post
Saturday January 16, 2021
Jeff Crippen's Anacapa Offshore Pacific Power Dory Nearing Completion
Jeff Crippen, who is a pastor in Tillmook Oregon is just finishing up this Anacapa offshore-style Pacific Power dory. These are used for beach launching in the North Pacific to troll for Salmon, and fish for the large bottom fish, like Link Cod, in deep water rocky banks. He just started it this fall and it looks like it'll be ready for salmon season in the spring.
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More information and free study prints may be found at: 19' [5.8 M] Anacapa Offshore Pacific Power Dory Boat Plans
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Tuesday January 12, 2021
Chris Falty's Hudson Skiff, Construction and Storage Method Video
Here's Chris Falty's skiff, he just completed the outside. He's showing off his storage method. Nice way to store a boat in a crowded garage.
More information and free study prints may be found at: 15' [4.6 M] Hudson Skiff Boat Plans
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Monday January 11, 2021
Boatbuilding Adhesives Video
In this video I discuss the types of adhesives appropriate for building my Ply-on-Frame boats.
Products mentioned:
- Bonding Epoxy - 1 Quart [0.8 L]: https://amzn.to/3rNdstb
- Bonding Epoxy - 1/2 Gallon [1.6 L]: https://amzn.to/38UC4ri
- Aeromarine General Epoxy 1.5 Quart [1.4 L] Kit: https://amzn.to/3a6QxCT
- Aeromarine General Epoxy 1.5 Gallon [5.5 L] Kit: https://amzn.to/3mfYQyD
- Aeromarine General Epoxy 3 Gallon [11 L] Kit: https://amzn.to/37fDCwg
- Microspheres Epoxy Filler 0.5 gallons [1.9 L]: https://amzn.to/37WVStH
- Talc Filler for Epoxy Resins - 1/2 Gallon [1.9 L]: https://amzn.to/3niOZsY
- Aerosil Fumed Silica (Cab-O-Sil] 1 Gallon [3.8 L]: https://amzn.to/37bvkWr
- Elmer's Ultimate Glue: https://amzn.to/3nbAqXw
- Sticky Ass Glue: https://amzn.to/2K0pfmT
- Locktite PL Premium 3X: https://amzn.to/2X8BAZ2
More information and free study prints may be found at: List of All Available Wooden Boat Plans
Facebook Boatbuilders Group: Boat Building and Builders Facebook Group
Also check out my YouTube Channel: Easy ToBuildBoats Youtube Channel. Subscribe to my YouTube channel and hit the "Subscribe" button and bell to get notified when new videos are posted.
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Sunday January 10, 2021
Jeffrey Cady's Tillamook Pacific Power Dory Framing
Jeffrey Cady just sent me these pictures of his fully faired out Tillamook Framing. He selected some excellent material for this build and it is abvious that his workmanship is top notch. I'm sure that come summer, this build will be in the water and he'll be having lots of fun!
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More information and free study prints may be found at: 17' [5.2 M] Tillamook Pacific Power Dory Boat Plans
Facebook Boatbuilders Group: Boat Building and Builders Facebook Group
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Saturday January 9, 2021
Ply-on-Frame or Stitch-and-Glue? Video
Should you build your boat using the Ply-on-Frame method or the Stitch-and-Glue method. This video will help you decide which is better for you.
More information and free study prints may be found at: List of All Available Wooden Boat Plans
Facebook Boatbuilders Group: Boat Building and Builders Facebook Group
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Friday January 8, 2021
Jim Speerstra's Home Built 15' [4.6 M] Hudson Skiff Video
Jim Speerstra just completed this really nicely built Hudson skiff.
More information and free study prints may be found at: 15' [4.6 M] Hudson Skiff Boat Plans
Facebook Boatbuilders Group: Boat Building and Builders Facebook Group
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Wednesday January 6, 2021
Fiberglassing Home Built Boats Video
The topic of fiberglassing homebuilt boats also comes up often. I discuss all about it here.
Products mentioned:
- Aeromarine Epoxy 1.5 Quart [1.4 L]: https://amzn.to/3a6QxCT
- Aeromarine Epoxy 1.5 Gallon [5.5 L]: https://amzn.to/3mfYQyD
- Aeromarine Epoxy 3 Gallon [11 L]: https://amzn.to/37fDCwg
- Fiberglass Cloth 50" [1.3 M] Wide - 3 Yds [2.9 M]: https://amzn.to/2We5pH6
- Fiberglass Cloth 50" [1.3 M] Wide - 10 Yds [9.9 M]: https://amzn.to/3gItbED
- Fiberglass Cloth 50" [1.3 M] Wide - 15 Yds [14.8 M]: https://amzn.to/3gP7ItR
- Microspheres Epoxy Filler 0.5 gallons [1.9 L]: https://amzn.to/37WVStH
- Talc Filler for Epoxy Resins 1/2 Gallon [1.9 L]: https://amzn.to/3niOZsY
- Aerosil Fumed Silica (Cab-O-Sil] 1 Gallon [3.8 L]: https://amzn.to/37bvkWr
- Fiberglass Roller Kit: https://amzn.to/2K3qW2O
- Disposable Paint Brushes: https://amzn.to/2K0pfmT
- Industrial Wax Paper: https://amzn.to/3mftGrd
More information and free study prints may be found at: List of All Available Wooden Boat Plans
Facebook Boatbuilders Group: Boat Building and Builders Facebook Group
Also check out my YouTube Channel: Easy ToBuildBoats Youtube Channel. Subscribe to my YouTube channel and hit the "Subscribe" button and bell to get notified when new videos are posted.
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Sunday January 3, 2021
Tillamook Pacific Power Dory by Jim Ritchie Video
Here's Jim Ritchie's Tillamook Pacific Power Dory he built last winter and launched in the spring. Looks like fun!
More information and free study prints may be found at: 17' [5.2 M] Tillamook Pacific Power Dory Boat Plans
Facebook Boatbuilders Group: Boat Building and Builders Facebook Group
Also check out my YouTube Channel: Easy ToBuildBoats Youtube Channel. Subscribe to my YouTube channel and hit the "Subscribe" button and bell to get notified when new videos are posted.
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Saturday January 2, 2021
Yes, You Can Build a Boat - All About Flotation Video
People ask me all of the time about flotation in homebuilt boats. In this video I describe the who, what, where, when, and why of flotation.
More information and free study prints may be found at: List of All Available Wooden Boat Plans
Facebook Boatbuilders Group: Boat Building and Builders Facebook Group
Also check out my YouTube Channel: Easy ToBuildBoats Youtube Channel. Subscribe to my YouTube channel and hit the "Subscribe" button and bell to get notified when new videos are posted.
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Complete Boatbuilding Tips and Tricks Blog Index for 2021
- Saturday January 16, 2021: Jeff Crippen's Anacapa Offshore Pacific Power Dory Nearing Completion
- Tuesday January 12, 2021: Chris Falty's Hudson Skiff, Construction and Storage Method Video
- Monday January 11, 2021: Boatbuilding Adhesives Video
- Sunday January 10, 2021: Jeffrey Cady's Tillamook Pacific Power Dory Framing
- Saturday January 9, 2021: Ply-on-Frame or Stitch-and-Glue? Video
- Friday January 8, 2021: Jim Speerstra's Home Built 15' [4.6 M] Hudson Skiff Video
- Wednesday January 6, 2021: Fiberglassing Home Built Boats Video
- Sunday January 3, 2021: Tillamook Pacific Power Dory by Jim Ritchie Video
- Saturday January 2, 2021: Yes, You Can Build a Boat - All About Flotation Video
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