Episode 6: Launching

In this episode Bob finishes details of the dingy and launches the boat.

[@dwaynekoblitz6032]

Neve wanted her Dad and her best stuffed friend Maple to come along for the first ride. That's pure happiness. Fantastic, Bob!

[@PeterJames143]

you might not win a rowing competition but I'm betting you might win a boat carpentry competition. That's a beautiful boat. thanks for showing the process of building it.

[@thomasarussellsr]

She looks good in the shop. She looks even better in the water. Nicely done, sir.

[@davidc6510]

Beautiful and functional. Well done Bob. Nice series.

[@johannmendelsohn6365]

A true work of beauty! Many happy hours on the water!

[@user-mh4nb3he1g]

Отлично выполнена работа, на боте всё продумано до мелочей, красивая и лёгкая лодка.

[@Fr99763]

Very, very nice boat. Enjoyed the entire series of videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@SteveHayes1]

I've really enjoyed this entire series of videos. You are such a gifted artist. Looking forward to your next videos and to visiting with you again. Congrats on a beautiful boat!

[@mjschaeffer2112]

Absolutely beautiful boat.

[@edwardcook9957]

Very good I enjoyed the build. Thank you for doing it.

[@JenkinsBoatWorks]

Hi Bob, ah, that was fun. launch day is so special. cheers Brother.

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

Yes it was! Seem decades ago!

[@Rsama60]

Nice series, nice boat. I really enjoyed watching.

[@newtonmiller8810]

Your smile says it all. Well done and thank you for sharing your journey.

[@thePronto]

That boat is a work of *art*. Have you ever considered going into sculpture?

[@hawazz1]

She looks great on the water!

[@craigmunday3707]

Beautifully crafted

[@susandeason4267]

The boat is beautiful and the video is delightful.

[@robertbrunston5406]

Very beautiful boat! Thank you.

[@530eman]

Beautiful boat, how fun to do it with your granddaughter...!

[@davidhenry7585]

That had to be an exciting day for you! Looks like there’s quite a knit of practice required to be competent with those oars!

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Outstanding series you put together. She is sure a beauty “Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.” ― Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

Tom Truesdale thanks for your kind message. Love the quote!

[@tomtruesdale6901]

@@TheArtofBoatBuilding One of my favorite quotes about boats. There was nothing better then a nice sail on a lake during the week when the weekend power boaters were not on it.

[@rebekahschroeder7949]

Stunning!

[@staxter6]

So, I' a sucker for a launch. Just subbed from Arrabella, lets hope the tender is in the water prior to Tally Ho splashing. Nice craft and excellent skills.

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

Hi Chris, last I heard from Leo is “2 years” for Tally Ho launch. 😉Pretty sure the new tender will get wet long before TH! Welcome aboard! Cheers, Bob

[@richardbohlingsr3490]

A true thing of beauty. That is what boat building is about. Otherwise, it's just a pile of lumber.

[@bradb9146]

Nice job sir ! = )

[@FahrettinKaptan]

👏👏👏👍

[@user-qd5je9yi2n]

Нормальное пацанское хобби !

[@Sarman1]

in my humble opinion, the best position for the oars would be in the middle of the boat, neither too far to the bow nor too far to the stern. Then the boat obeys the movements better and travels faster.

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

You may have missed the earlier episode on oar placement. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZ_Jqnh8lrN9d7M At the beginning of the video you can see that I followed the plans on placement. I put in 2 oar stations so that he boat can be rowed from the center seat and from the fore seat when there is a passenger in the aft seat for balance.

[@Sarman1]

​@@TheArtofBoatBuilding Thank you very much for the prompt response and for the knowledge that is transmitted to us with these beautiful videos

[@leondeniz3115]

Final feliz.......

[@soeaung1043]

You are building the boat with building guitar standard.

[@josemanuelmartinruiz624]

hello I love your videos are very well edited and you see a great professional for the finishing of your work. I have been looking for plans of a ship for a long time, just like yours but all I find are for payment I do not know if you would be so kind to help me, I am young and I do not have many savings. A greeting.

[@jerryf609]

Bob, are the oar locks permanently captured by the button on the leather? Or can the oars with the buttons slide out of the locks? I'm about to decide on leathers for my Chameleon dinghy build. Thank you.

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

Hi Jerry, In the video the buttons where small enough to be removed from the oars. I since have replaced them with larger buttons so the oars can’t slip through. While rowing I found it hard to keep the oar locks on the leather and if I let go of the oar there was a chance the oar would slip completely out and overboard. I have found rowing is much more enjoyable with the larger button. I hope this helps. Thanks for you question and watching! Cheers, Bob

[@jerryf609]

@@TheArtofBoatBuilding , thank you Bob. Beautiful boat.

[@sailscb]

Very nice! What’s your next project after the trailer?

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

Steve B Haven’t completely decided. But I’m pretty sure it will be some type of a sail boat. Looking for a project that will challenge me.

[@sailscb]

There are so many sailboat designs to choose from. How about a classic Herreshoff? Enjoy the next journey!

[@TheGeohart]

where to get those kewl coffee mugs

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

Hi George, The coffee cups are now available at my Bonfire Store www.bonfire.com/store/the-art-of-boat-building/ Thanks for watching and your support! Cheers, Bob

[@shipskepr1]

so whats next?

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

paul stratton Repurpose a trailer to fit the boat. Then a new project!

[@brianwhitehouse8380]

Ouch. 250ml ~ 8 oz. not 25 oz. (~30ml per ounce). I know because I convert all my measurements into liquor bottle size, and I know that 1 bottle is ~25 ounces. 🙂

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

Brian Whitehouse correct I miss spoke the directions said 750ml per container. Had 25 on the brain. Thanks for the clarification.

[@brianwhitehouse8380]

She looks great. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.