We are currently building a W-17 along with a Seaclipper 20 [our 3rd] in the shop. We are impressed with the details that Mike has worked into the...
Slickseam or in the old days waterpump grease is used because it squeezes out thereby not causing damage. Damage will occur with the application...
I recently replaced planks on a 20 ft Simmons highside . Check out her well details at southshores website, they built her. "Dreamcatcher" has a...
Those needing baltic birch can e-mail me at kswatts@msn.com for the contact info. Another excellent choice is called Powerply, sold by World...
Had the same problem on a 32 ft Fibercraft converted to 2 250 hp Yamahas. Boat had a permanent "squat board " at the transom . I added trim tabs...
Okume has been the standard in my shop but I have used lots of aircraft grade Russian birch ply lately. 1/4" for a new foredeck on a 505, new...
Look at some comparable hulls out there. Following the fleet may not put you ahead but might keep you in the race.
Where were you when we built "Spirit of South Carolina"right in your backyard{Charleston}? Check on the "Adventurer" project {also in Charleston}....
Not having your diesels directly connected to the shafts allows for their placement in the hull to be advantageous to trim needs. Diesel/electric...
I've found junkyards to be a good source of windows for various one-off pilothouses that I've built.Windows from conversion vans and suvs,some of...
Those who "think" they know everything are very annoying to those of us that do.
Local mills will usually mill logs for 50% of the resulting lumber.I usually have better luck with those running bandsaw type rigs. Blades are...
Three years ago, a 19 ton steel ketch drug anchor down onto my 24 ton ferro Samson.We spent a long 4 hours with the intruder along side before we...
I recently used long leaf pine while working as a shipwright on the construction of the "Spirit of South Carolina",a 96ft pilot schooner.We...
Best to replace planking with same wood as you are removing. Using different wood , with different properties could lead to cracked frames,...
I built a sidewheeler from a 14 jonboat powered by a 3cyl. 2stroke Kawasaki 500. On the seatrial , I lost my nerve at about 45 knots,throttled...
ask Mark at Sea Island Boatworks in Mt. Pleasant. He builds some nice cats and is knowledgeable about materials in your area.Scott
Addition of foam core and glass tape frames has stiffened lightly laid up whitewater kayaks I have built and should work for you without adding...
Boatbuilder/restorer with 25 yrs. exp. available for your project. I have shop and dockage in St. Augustine, Fl. Have built trimarans,sportboats,...
