As a "BOOMER" and a boat guy, I am supposed to do this.

[@markcollins5026]

Man, nice I turned 70 today, I got a 13ft Gregor, ATV and a dual sport motorcycle, I'm doing what I can while I still can !

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Happy Birthday!!

[@warningsigns4526]

RETIRED GOVERNMENT GOON?

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

@@warningsigns4526 wish I was!

[@FredMcGee-gn2dm]

Thanks for sharing your boating interests and passion with us. 🙂

[@trcass1]

looking forward to your build process and getting it out on the water. i remember you visiting the school a while back and your were considering taking on a build. will be a great learning experience. you can always sell it after you get the chance to run it around for a while. thanks for sharing.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Thanks for watching!

[@SJMessinwithBoats]

Absolutely the best choice. Reminds me of my second boat a “Mirror” dinghy. My first boat was one I built at 15 years old, an 8 foot “Minimaxed” hydroplane. A trolling motor for a rudder, a sail and light winds would be a great time for such an old dude!♥️🐱♥️

[@slacktide_angler]

This is great news.. been waiting for this one! I’ll definitely be watching closely.

[@gillgetter3004]

Helped build a couple Carolina skiffs, plywood on frames. One was 18 and other was 20. I’m a carpenter and was laid off at the time and a couple guys paid me by the hour to help them. Learned a lot making patterns etc.. When they were built I was done. ( back to work) they did the glass and gel coating etc. but I would go by and watch how they did it and progress. I also worked on some big yachts interior trim, doors etc. but that was for a company.

[@dennisfigley9645]

Wayne, I've been a subscriber long enough to know that you're smart with at the very least adequate skills for this project. Under the excellent instruction you'll receive at CLC you'll have no major problems. I built a CLC 17 Kayak in 2007 when I was sixty. Since then, I've built three Wood Ducks in their various sizes, two Kaholo SUP's, and have a Chester Yawl kit in the barn waiting my attention. What you'll love are the compliments you'll receive everywhere you go. You won't get many from your tin skiffs. I have four tin skiffs and love them, but I don't believe I've ever had one compliment. Good luck with your build. I'll be interested to see what you build next after you've acquired the "sickness" DJ

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Great point - Nobody has ever admired my aluminum boats! The Chester Yawl is such a neat looking boat.

[@raymondcrowley1880]

Congrats! Great choice. I built two CLC Cocktail Boats. CLC kits make it easy to build your own boat.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

The cocktail racers? Those are wild!

[@timhudson1846]

​@@WayneTheBoatGuy Raymond has talked me into building a cocktail racer.. You should too.😊😊😊

[@marksmanmatthew6322]

Wayne I built a 14ft skiff and I’m 17 😂 took a couple years and I’ve realized I like fishing more than boat building but there’s nothing more rewarding.

[@azheatsource]

I'm glad you took the jump, good luck and look forward to updates along the way.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Thanks, will do!

[@SuperGreenshades]

Good luck sir stay motivated and I'll be here watching with coffee in hand

[@mauricewalle]

Good Luck, Wayne.. Built a few Tango Skiffs and its a wonderfull process, hope you enjoy it buddy.. #MadeOnCuracao

[@motorcityboatwerks]

Fantastic opportunity! You’re going to love it. Can’t wait to see 👍😁

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Thanks! This is a MUCH smaller project than what you’ve been doing.

[@motorcityboatwerks]

@@WayneTheBoatGuy 😁no better way to enter the boat building lifestyle

[@JoeyArmegeddon]

Hey Wayne! This is John from class- can’t wait to see all the footage. I had a good week working with you

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Hey! It certainly was a good week and it was very nice to meet you!

[@pozblitz]

Great Decision! Congratulations! Boat building is just awesome! But WARNNING: It is addictive! I'd built one during the pandemic in '19, no plans and without any significant woodworking skills. All learned from KZbin University and Popular Mechanic boat plans from the 1950's. by today I've build 5 boats including a stand up paddle catamaran with motor mount, three small runabouts and a 14ft kayak (with motor mount). It's ridiculous! I have no place to store, but I can't help it, the obsession has me! I've already designed my next boat and am scheming where how and when I'll be able to build it!

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

That's awesome. If this goes very well I may someday feel up to the task for a larger scale project!

[@frizbieman]

Very cool, I'm 29 and have started building a 11ft skiff it's a very enjoyable process. Looking forward to seeing your boat get built!

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Best of luck to you!

[@Chalz108]

This should be a good series. I hope it goes well, Wayne. I'm excited for you

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Thanks!

[@Quahogstacker]

My father has wanted to build a 45 foot steel lobster boat style skiff for the last few years. Hopefully we’ll have time to get it done. Good luck on your project. Can’t wait to see it

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

That's a serious boat project!

[@gjordan8800]

“Building a boat is like crafting a beautiful story-one plank at a time. You’ve got this!” Wayne

[@SuperWooba]

The classroom setting will be ideal. No moaning chair required! lol

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Maybe they'll have them at lunch times!

[@JamesFrank-q5u]

71 this year and I'm building a new pilothouse on my 26 foot diesel launch. I am however selling my 33 foot sailboat. The secret to health and long life is to keep busy, and a boat addiction will always keep you busy.

[@MoneyPitBoating]

Nailed it!

[@jpsprojects1467]

I guess I’m old too, lol. I built my first boat while going through a divorce. A 12 foot Jon boat , using Paul Butler plans. It was a very rewarding project and I’m proud of it. Hours of sanding, but man I loved it. Looking at building a Peeler Skiff next. Great Videos, looking forward to seeing your skiff come to life.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

The Peeler Skiff is a really nice boat!

[@jpsprojects1467]

@@WayneTheBoatGuy I agree! One thing I recommend is: if you’re building a boat -never make it feel like work . I would quit when it stopped being a fun way to spend my time or if I was tired each week building it. Sometimes I would only only work on the boat for 30 minutes here and there , other times I’d spend an evening and a few hours would fly by. When it was done I just couldn’t believe it! The only thing more excitingly was that first ride on the lake. Pretty awesome feeling floating in a boat that you made by yourself! Cheers!

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

@@jpsprojects1467 Wow that's a great way to look at it!

[@thedevilinthecircuit1414]

Wayne, you are doing it the right way: no matter how old a person is, they should continue to work hard to keep learning new stuff. There are way too many old people that think they know everything, and they are *not* fun to be around. Kids are fun to be around because their brains are like sponges and they're hungry to discover new ideas and experiences. If we all can retain this hunger for learning--no matter our age--it makes life SO much more fulfilling and meaningful. ROCK ON, Bootcher! 🎸

[@jckdnls9292]

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[@gjordan8800]

Good luck sounds like a good winter project when I'm not fishing

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Yeah if you have the garage space - could be a good one!

[@danlazer8762]

I knew this was coming. As a fellow Marylander and boat tinkering guy from kid-hood to now (mid 50s), I figured the bug was getting ready to bite you. I've built a few little stitch and glue boats (put together a little 6' Mini Boat about five years ago in a KZbin video series), and modified a lot of boats from sail to power. Look for a DM, I have a few projects underway you might be interested in. Best of luck!

[@markdavis2868]

Great video. I'll be watching for the actual build videos.

[@SavageNotSalvage]

Before I even came across the thought of buying a boat, a couple classmates and I built a wooden 16 foot canoe. We ended up racing it against other colleges like Cal Poly and Berkeley. Sadly we were forced to use a solar panel set up (we had 2 full size 350watt panels on the bow and stern, it was crazy) that fried itself half way through the time trials and all we walked away with was the Peoples Choice Award given to the best looking boat.

[@SavageNotSalvage]

Side note: the place we raced at was actually supposed to be used to cool down a NUCLEAR POWER PLANT that got built back in the day but was never given permission to operate

[@leesmith5419]

I have been waiting for this series of videos

[@barrywarren4221]

Go for it WtBG, Looks like a great project for You. Me No way, I can take a old boat and make it like new. Good luck on this new adventure.

[@HankB-ts3xw]

Very cool. I just started building a 13 footer myself for many of the same reasons you stated. It's a different design but I think it'll work well with an electric outboard. Hope I won't be sanding all summer.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Very cool!

[@johnbuschman8815]

Cool, I'll be watching

[@gillesgomez3091]

That is a fantastic project. Looking forward to seeing how it goes. That said maybe I'm interested in this adventure because I'm just a bit too young to be considered a "boomer"!

[@leadreviewer3257]

It will be awesome

[@Quahogstacker]

I would say a boat that you build will mean a lot more to you than one you bought.best of luck, my friend

[@jerryq1000]

All the best to you, brother. I know myself too well to try that; carpentry skills weren't included in my skill sets!

[@frankiannelli989]

Good luck Wayne

[@harveywalker1560]

go for it. us old people can do more than a lot of people think. I am pulling for you.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Thanks!

[@stanleybest8833]

Add to the fleet.

[@Maplevilleworkshop]

Would you include what our great state of Maryland requires to get a self built boat legal?

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

I imagine I will be digging into that with this project!

[@leonardwood8024]

Form follows function. Good luck.

[@paulpuglia8480]

You know how much the cost of the material to build the boat? I'm curious how much is gonna cost for the accessories, like the tools, fiberglass, paint and sealer to build the boat with and to finish it???

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

The CLC website lists several options from buying just plans to buying just the wood components. Their complete base kit includes everything (glass and resin too) but no paint or sails. The tools can add up for someone who has no tools at all. For me it looks like all I needed to buy were some clamps, an extra drill bit, dust masks and I got a new plane because I couldn't find mine! I am curious to see how many other things I will be needing along the way and I will be sure to share that info!

[@brettgerber795]

lol an old guy? Before I got into boat a few years ago, I built 4 airplanes. Currently fly one I built that’s a 5 seat plane that we can fly up by our marina and enjoy the weekend on our CC 381 we bought last year. At 42 Im thinking of putting my composite aircraft building skills into building a composite dinghy to go with our boat.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Neat! When you say "composite" - would that be carbon fiber or some other cool material?

[@paulpuglia8480]

I have a place a 1/2 a mile down the road from me you can build a small boat out of wood. They have classes as well. I don't know the name of it. I'll let you know when I find out. Good luck with your building of your own boat

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Cool.

[@Immini15]

I am 15 i have a small jon boat and i really want to get an outboard motor to enjoy it itd be a shame to let it go unused but i don't have enough money for any motors. What should i do??

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

It can be hard when you're young and don't have money - but get creative. Is there a paddle or oars around? Maybe someone nearby has an old trolling motor you could borrow or use. Possibly try to earn some summer money from neighbors or family to buy something cheap. Remember safety is very important and don't take a small boat out in rough waters/strong currents/bad weather.

[@BurchellAtTheWharf]

0:46 if that make ypu a boomer, then what doze that make me 😆

[@BurchellAtTheWharf]

5:10 this with a plexiglass floor,😮 man in clear waters, it would be a fantastic fishing boat

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

I know that's one of your dream projects!

[@BurchellAtTheWharf]

@@WayneTheBoatGuy that it is, but easter gave me the gift of several others I didn't need before 😆

[@carp8ntnman]

iVE BUILT 2 BOATS, AND ITS QUIT ADDICTIVE,,,,,

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

I have no doubt it can be!

[@gonzalomanriquezjr864]

I’m a 42 year old millennial and I want to build a boat lol. Only thing stopping me is I have a 9 and 6 year old who take all my money for after school activities and food 😂. I wonder if my post 9-11 GI bill will cover a boat building class 🤔

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Yeah - that's a big reason we don't usually get around to these things until we're older. In 12 years time they'll be driving, in college and/or working and your life will be quite different! Mine are in the process of relocating to other states right now.

[@williampalchak7574]

I dunno. I take "boomer" as s compliment. Consider the source.

[@jckdnls9292]

Also you're suposed to tell us to get off your lawn and not to fish your dock lol

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

lol - Dang kids!

[@TheInsultInvestor]

boomers were born before 1965. Have you forgotten about GEN X? Everyone usually does.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

I am Gen X

[@warningsigns4526]

CHESAPEAKE LIGHT HOUSE? GIVE AWAY YOUR PLANS? 0:30 - YOU FOOL

[@adamtedder1012]

I'm a millennial and I'm doing it

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Nice - Break the rules!

[@GlasbanGorm]

... Building things, as apposed to just using money to buy it is the antithesis of boomers.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

lol - good point!