2 Complete Boat Builds: Row Boat & Canoe

[@MrMARKKIND]

My brothers and I built a sailboat with our mom in the 70s. It was heavy and dangerous. Fun memories though. She passed away earlier this month. RIP.

[@eb4305]

“I don’t think it’s safe as it already isn’t” is a great line and has probably been said on many a job site

[@Z-Bart]

In 1985 I helped my dad put a cabin on a 21' Lake Superior fishing skiff. It's now in a museum in my home town. Great memories building that with my dad. Thanks for sharing your builds Jimmy D.

[@pjamestx]

Jimmy, I've been watching your videos for years and years, and you've always impressed me with your skill and your ability to just get the job done and not get lost in the tiny minutia that can bog down a project. But this is an entirely different level, so impressive, and SO MUCH WORK! This is a lifetime achievement, I hope you're really proud with what you've made here, this is incredibly inspiring!

[@tobymilo8625]

Absolutely beautiful! I can’t say this enough… I love to watch you make stuff! A wealth of knowledge and talent. The amount of patience you have is second to none.I always look forward to your videos. Thanks for sharing. I have learned so much from you.

[@jimmydiresta]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Herman-f9m]

Very nice work. A few suggestions: 1) A normal scarf used in boatbuilding has a 12:1 slope, so a 1/4" thick plank would have a scarf 3" long. That's a clever idea using the miter saw to make the scarf joints, and it might still work with a 3" long scarf. That's a really good idea with the right length scarf. 2) It's best if the interior is finished before you fair the hull. The interior goes a long way toward stiffening the planking and overall shape of the boat. With the planking shifting around it's going to be impossible to get the hull fair. A fair hull is surprisingly important to having a fast efficient low-power boat, whether a sail boat or for rowing. And a fair hull looks very cool. People will think the boat looks really good without really knowing why. 3) Fairing the hull you will get much better, more professional looking results if you make a proper long board. It needs to be fairly flexible, enough to wrap over the curve of the boat and sand down the high spots and leave the low spots alone. If you can't bend the long board to the hull it's too stiff. Sanding with a RO sander is guaranteed to leave an uneven finish. To make the long board I normally use a piece of urethane foam with a single layer of glass cloth laminated to one side. Then I either split a sanding belt at the seam and stick it to the fiberglass with contact cement, or get a roll of sticky back sandpaper and cut it to size. The sanding belt is nice because there are pretty aggressive grits available, and less aggressive grits available, and they last a long time. When I've had very curved surfaces I've actually made long boards out of soft craft foam with a piece of thick Visqueen bonded to it with contact adhesive. It wasn't very durable, which was a pain in the neck, but it did the job. The odd thing about a long board is that a lot of people can't figure out how to use them. They want to lay the board longitudinally on the hull and sand longitudinally. No. All you succeed in doing like that is sanding a long groove in the hull. Lay the long board on the hull somewhat diagonally / and sand longitudinally , or lay the board on longitudinally --- and sand diagonally. The idea is to let the board sand down the high spots while the high spots hold the board up so it floats over the low spots. Eventually you sand the whole thing smooth and fair and it looks great. 4) If you want to make sure the hull is getting very fair, lay your whole hand on the hull and slide it around. You have to have your palm on the planking to feel it properly. If you just use your fingertips you won't be able to tell if the hull is fair or not. With your palm on the planking your fingers can easily detect a few thousandths of an inch of deviation from fair. 5) It's normally best to put a coat or two of epoxy on the hull, and let it cure, before you add the glass. The epoxy will soak into the wood unevenly, which is a pain when you are trying to get an even layer of resin. Overall this is really nice work for somebody with so little boatbuilding experience.

[@LinauLee]

Jimmy, this was a nice way to spend the evening. Thanks for sharing your wonderful world with us! hUgz from Ohio, Lee

[@pjdambra]

Two Gorgeous works of Art. Jimmy is the Best.

[@brentkelley9560]

My brother got me into boat building. Started with an 8’ dingy, and now we are on the back stretch of building a 14’ nesting sailing tender for his sail boat. It truly is a test of tenacity to finish these projects! Great work sir!

[@goptools]

Beautiful work, Jimmy. The almost 2-hour video went by quite fast. Lots of good tips and techniques. You have a great knack for finding solutions to complex problems!

[@ReenTheBean]

They are both works of art! Love that you used the reclaimed wood from the porch. I think your next challenge should be adding a sail to them! Outriggers, a rudder and tiller. 😁

[@ИльдарЗиннатуллин-ю2ч]

Джимми! Очень круто! Много лет смотрю твои видео и не перестаю восхищаться и удивляться твоим талантам, причем, во всех сферах жизни! За что бы ты не брался, все у тебя получается ладно и здорово - просто мастер «золотые руки». Удачи тебе и дальше, здоровья и благополучия тебе и твоим близким!🤝

[@davidhewson8605]

This guys workmanship is almost surreal . Finish what you start ! . Thanks man , for this work of art . Regards from UK . Dave

[@stoneinthefield1]

I love to upcycle too and have learned so much from you throughout the years. Sincerely, thank you.

[@ScruffieWilliamsburg]

Such a talented artist and craftsman. I'm still blown away by what you were able to create in that cramped basement in the city. Now that you have your dream shop, the possibilities are endless. Well done, Sir.

[@jimmydiresta]

Thank you! ☺️

[@RicardoJunqueira]

I just watched this whole thing again. Always a pleasure watching you do your thing Jimmy.

[@shaukeki]

Oh my God, I needed this. A 2 hour video. Life sucks lately, and any distraction is cherished. Side note: when my wife worked in CT in 2022, I'd drive there from syracuse and always took the long way. I drove past the go kart property. I really wish I'd had a chance to stop and meet you, sir

[@jimmydiresta]

Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@Country-Marshal]

Wow! You're an expert craftsman. This was a very impressive video. That's why I subscribed years ago. You never cease to amaze me. Thank you sir. See ya in the next one. I'm rootin fer ya!

[@hoosierkent1640]

WOW! Phenomenal Builds, Phenomenal Series!!! You're so Very Talented Jimmy, you've Mastered Art & Functionality! Such Beautiful Work, Thank you for Sharing!!! 👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@johnestes1467]

Nice little Sunday night watching a 2 hour compilation of builds I’ve already watched several times. Now my daughter wants me to build a boat 😂

[@sapelesteve]

I remember watching those boat builds. Great work Jimmy! 👍👍🛶🛶

[@constitutionalcarpenter541]

Amazing build! Thank you for taking us along.

[@pabloantelo7593]

Desde argentina..sos un genio..aprendo mucho de vos.. abrazo grande

[@robinpecat1478]

I really love these video and would be delighted to see another one, maybe again together with Nick Offerman

[@ninomaiorano6697]

Great build Jimmy. I think you agree with me that the scarf joints on those long strips could’ve been made longer so there’s more face-to-face area for the glue to grab better

[@TotalBoat]

Absolutely STUNNING builds! 👏👏🛶🛶

[@miniclip65]

I'm always impress when you do a nice project. Good job Jimmy👍👍👍

[@ShamWerks]

1:26:21 that Hand Tools Rescue cameo just made my day! 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@jamescole1786]

4/29/24..ahh yes Jimmy..A+ ..just watched yur long video of B o t h boat builds 👍! Saw t Canoe build a while ago, loved it, now this 17 ft. skiff mage from your old > salvaged/saved < front porch DougFir. Great shape & tons & tons of hours invested in this skiff project. Always great lighting, splice editing, close-up of tools, big band saw, table saw, sanders... & chemicals/epoxies/finishes. Also could see gradual transformation of interior of yur big wood working shop from Canoe to Skiff video via background items. So much enjoyed this selected FF & Voice over production method..think it fits the YT audience like me..78 yrs, retired (background: USAF Radar ATC, oil field downhole tools & now active handy man). Kinda anxious to see status of your Cemetery house Re-structure/Remodel. That is a major project...I think easier than this Skiff build !🎉 Stay safe & carry on !👍✅️🍺😊

[@BILLYOMALLEY]

Jimmy, you are the best! Great video, brother!

[@timk854]

Thanks Jimmy for this Sunday Video. I will be starting my Bobs Special 16’ this coming fall…

[@marlobreding7402]

Fairing the hull is tedious, but oh, so worth the trouble. Beautiful craftsmanship.

[@mikesmidlifemisadventures]

Great video. Thanks Jimmy. Can you make a video of restoring the motor? That would be a fun one to watch.

[@DavidDavis-fishing]

Gooood evening from central Florida! Hope everyone has a great night!

[@marcmmclellan]

Xyla calls it botal toat! I can’t wait to see the motor on it! Always well done!

[@michaeljames9671]

Very cool. The part on the deck you call a wind screen is actually to deflect any water that may come over the bow off to the sides. Boats for white water have tall ones... sometimes curved, sometimes V shaped.

[@onionhead5780]

I have that exact same rasp. It’s friggin great. Rough shaped a tomahawk handle with it. Chewed through wood like it was grating cheese.

[@Gibsongoson]

Watch all your videos glad I found you cheers! 🍻

[@robertobertoglio4174]

Hi from Italy....Great job Jimmy👍..... go ahead like this!

[@OriginalRaveParty]

Absolutely incredible build ⭐

[@Murzington]

I would have recommended doing shiplap jointing, but since it's a boat and you had directions and even finished it instead of giving it up to a fire, I guess you're good to go. 😂Beautiful work. 👍

[@graficafoto7917]

Super very nice boat and delicate production as usual máster 😊

[@CanaldaCarpintaria]

Incrível Jimmy , sou do sul do Brasil sou inscrito em seu canal a bastante tempo, deixo sempre um like em seus videos é o mínimo que posso fazer por compartilhar tanto conhecimento. You are the real "GODFATHER" thanks man !! 💪

[@mission772]

Awesome stuff Jimmy, Thanks!

[@PaleRider559]

Big win for you and the wood... they got a second life :D

[@maks585]

you are the best ! from tunisia

[@genewileyopa]

Wow, nice boats. Great talent.

[@williamstevens7934]

Gorgeous!

[@SuperKingslaw]

Beautiful work!

[@seali21]

Nasil bi kralsin sen ya ❤❤❤ vallahi helal olsun tebrikler cok guzel oldu...

[@mikerobinson6606]

Awesome builds! Great work as usual.

[@BoatbuildingIndia]

Amazing very nice a wooden boat building ❤ Best contact 🌹 my favorite channel ❤ love you form Pakistan 🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰

[@AaronKleyla]

Love the long form content!

[@professionaloverthinker-x]

beautiful work.

[@philliparudolph9595]

the gleam on the hull is amazing

[@moMo-gi4bs]

1:26:21 Hand tool rescue 😂😅

[@tom314]

There's no red port left, i.e. red lights and port are on the left. :) Beautiful boats :) I have absolutely no interest in making one and I don't really like small boats but I thoroughly enjoyed watching this :) I like your speed of presentation and your trust of the viewers to understand what you're doing. The narration is instructive and also funny with the winging it :)

[@scottrhodes7091]

I had the same craftsman belt sander and I had the same opinion of it. It was basically new and the rear roller was wobbly. I gave it away.

[@shakuhachi_cover_007]

Very nice work ! Bravo!! 👏 🧙‍♂🧚🧚‍♂🧚‍♀🎶

[@joshrandal6982]

Bootiful!!!

[@seansullivan3795]

Damn Jimmy that thing is beautiful! I feel stupid. I Didn't realize that fiberglass is translucent always thought that raw wood boats were just coatings

[@nadjichoromo7217]

good job jimmy .

[@pyro323]

Yarr shiver me timbers! Ye be a great boat builder! 🏴‍☠️

[@floridaflywheelersantiquee7578]

Thanks for sharing

[@jimmydiresta]

Thank you!

[@ruairiallen3354]

love it.

[@graficafoto7917]

Hi guys, I didnt get the name of the european diresta, jimi swis ? Thats what I heard, good podcast, i'm at the middle of your 400 ++ episodes. Nice to hear you when i'm on my shop, greetings from Chile. 🤟

[@bfrerck]

Jimmy, you need to build a bamboo Fly Rod to go with that beautiful boat.

[@franksmodels29]

Great vid 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Shawnbbeckner]

Curious how this one will perform I always try a asmr version and a voiceover version sometimes one don’t perform it’s like a second pull. Nice compilation to make to.

[@MrRadtech22]

Man you're so good, I bet you could make an army tank float

[@billanderson8191]

Hello to Hand Tool Rescue!

[@c.a.g.1977]

Both the row boat and canoe look awesome Jimmy! Does anyone here know: how the heck did the old timers build these, before TiteBond and TotalBoat?

[@jakeds84]

Man you're cool!

[@woodrustandthings]

good to see that you think about waste when making templates, that bourbon moth dude would spend like 3 sheets of birch to get that right and scrapping it afterwards

[@robs993]

How did I miss the @HandToolRescue cameo the first time? Hilarious

[@lantoniopc5639]

Hello Mr. Jimmy. My name is Luiz Antonio, I live in the extreme south of Brazil. I've been subscribed to your KZbin channel for a long time, I really like your work. Here in Brazil we have difficulty obtaining projects of this type of Canoe. Can you offer these projects with plans so I can build a similar canoe?

[@jeffreysmith5018]

Cool, cool, cool! 🥓🥓🥓

[@colinnicol9447]

In the UK we call it a surf foam.

[@mvmc1607]

enable subtitles. The world sees your videos! success....👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🚀🚀

[@RobotPete]

Jimmy’s ALL about the sponsorships now

[@jimmydiresta]

I have been from the start 13 years ago.

[@Slayerformayor1983]

​@@jimmydirestashame on you for doing what you must to make a living giving assholes free content once a week!

[@brunopmcosta]

Hey man, I love your videos. Can you make a supercut of this? Sorry to complain, its just a kinda long video

[@michaelcocroft9700]

I’m trying to find these boots and they aren’t on the Carolina Shoe website. Got a link?

[@slipperysam1337]

Jimmy, I know it's more work, but your narratored videos are better

[@digitaIgorilla]

Oh Carolina 😁

[@samstirling4279]

So Jimmy what’s next, a yacht 🛥️. Nice project young man how you manage to do all sorts of things free hand has me in awe 🫢

[@joncl1]

AYO! JIMMY! Qk ? Where can I find your old videos from that basement/lower shop right by the street I think it was. Anyways, the cramped n cozy spot... older vids...

[@jimmydiresta]

I’ll in sequence in the feed.. nothing was deleted ever

[@ericpedersen2760]

Well...there goes my night 😂❤

[@deletesoon70]

1:26:20 Hand Tool Rescue, spotted 😆

[@dansw0rkshop]

1:13:37 Eish... that beautiful boat, and then it gets paddled around in that green scum. Come to Michigan and find some clean clear water!

[@seali21]

Hayır Marmaris Türkiye'ye gelin orası daha güzel..😊😊 özellikle marmaris bordubet koyu

[@alanmoffat4454]

YOUR A HANDY MAN TOO KNOW JIMMY , NICE JOB ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC. 😮😊

[@Gibbtall]

I feel like you need some sort of merch that says "Nothing/everything is (un)safe if that's how you do it." Or some form of that sentiment.

[@patriceborrello5024]

Magnifiche sei grande !! 1:48:55

[@lkdenve]

I want so much to build a canoe, but I don’t have the space or the time. One of these days though.

[@GibClark]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ИльдарЗиннатуллин-ю2ч]

Из России с любовью и уважением!

[@aiaardvark]

Typo in the titles at 2:00. "Skiff", not "Sciff".

[@jimmydiresta]

Yep. And so it shall be forever miss spelled❤.

[@marpintado]

1:26:21 Hand Tool Rescue www.youtube.com/@HandToolRescue 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Taguun]

Wer Bruder du bist ist egal. Du machts super Video und wir allle können dem folgen

[@n1352-m1i]

Finishing is hard. nothing can be more true...

[@MrZlodey1983]

Новый логотип :" ДИРЕСТА-ХУЕСТА"💪