Building A Chameleon Sailing Dinghy | Mast & Sprit #6

[@duckydimond]

I am not a structural engineer, but I believe your boat is unbreakable!!!

[@johnryan2193]

Looks like a mirror dinghy . Well done

[@jackytruelove5777]

Your hard work and attention to detail will result in an impressively strong dinghy. I have two reservations based on my experiences. The first is that the dagger board will float up out of the slot without a restraint. The second is that your solid rudder without a lifting blade will be very vulnerable. The first time you strike an obstruction or the bottom at any speed, the rudder fastenings will be ripped off the transom. Nice work Ben.

[@Sailboatstory]

I can see how you are very correct on both counts. The daggerboard I can bungie down easily. I've already addressed that by adding mounts for a bungie. The rudder, I'm going to have to be careful with for sure. I may modify it in the future to make it kick up. Right you are, Peter. You sound like a fella who has learned such things the hard way.

[@jackytruelove5777]

You can sail onto a beach by whipping the dagger board out at the right moment but if you take the rudder off you have no steering and lose control. You have done a nice job on that rudder but a kick-up one would make way more sense.

[@Sailboatstory]

I concur. Do you think it would be better to modify this rudder or to build a kick-up from scratch? Listen, I'd had this same thought for a while. Somehow it feels more important having an Old Salt tell me though - so thanks for that.

[@jackytruelove5777]

Here in the UK kick-up rudders are pretty well standard equipment on sailing dinghies. Google 'mirror dinghy rudder' and have a good look at all the images. I would keep your original rudder and start again when you have time. A Mirror rudder is very basic, the rudder cheeks and blade are marine ply. They are very robust. I feel that if Molly were sailing solo you wouldn't want her standing up to lift your present rudder off its fittings. A kick-up would obviate that and it still provides some steering moment when it is kicked up, so you keep some control.

[@jackytruelove5777]

I'm a bit embarrassed to come up with another point but here goes. You will need a rudder clip to prevent the rudder falling off in the event of a capsize...... which will inevitably happen. It's what dinghies do.

[@jaineevans508]

Blimey Ben these episodes are oddly gripping who knew building a dingy could be.! Brilliant keep them coming please.

[@Sailboatstory]

Really glad you're enjoying them.

[@twomilesuphill]

after building a boat it still amazes me how much time all the little things take to get done. Fun series to watch!

[@Sailboatstory]

It sure does. Thanks for watching!

[@rj7411]

Atta boy Ben. Very, very, very entertaining build. Music, humor, craftsmanship, narration, editing. No complaints from these quarters, You got the skills.

[@stuartfoster3067]

Nice to see a little of Molly-the-boat-builder !

[@Moonrocket59]

I've enjoyed the sailing down time with this dinghy build...I'm impressed with your workmanship. Of course, the actual coup de grace will be the launch and I cannot wait for that!

[@WakeforMe]

"coup de grâce" (literally, a "stroke of grace" or "blow of mercy") I don't think Ben will put the dingy out of it's misery just yet. :D

[@Moonrocket59]

Wake for Me hahaha, you are correct, my extreme bad... I would think Ben knows what I mean. The "icing on the cake" would be to launch it and see it float and sail.

[@Moonrocket59]

Wake for Me I'm embarrassed.... sheesh

[@johnnyhag675]

Wonderful job Ben. Very impressive. Can't wait to see Molly singlehand her. Thanks for sharing.

[@AndyUK-Corrival]

Nice job. Looks like a very versatile design. Andy UK

[@MrCully08]

Looking good & keep on rockin👍😀🎸🎸

[@Sailboatstory]

Rock on Garth.

[@sailingcontigo7953]

Hey Ben, The dink is looking great. Watching your workmanship makes me want to build another Chameleon.... nah not really, but its a beauty. I'm glad that sail is being put to good use instead of gathering dust in my garage. I can't wait for the maiden voyage. I'm currently in Deltaville, VA getting Contigo squared away for the spring. I pulled all the chain plates today.... what a crappy job that is. Hopefully we can catch up with you guys in some anchorage this Fall. Ed.

[@Sailboatstory]

That sounds great, Ed. Will you be headed to the Bahamas in the fall?

[@sailingcontigo7953]

Yes, right now the plan is The Bahamas in the Fall and by Early Summer 2019 to be in the Rio Dulce.

[@fxpthl]

Looking good Ben! Your attention to the details insures a great finished product not found in today's mass produced stuff! Nice to see Molly and Tambi too!

[@Sailboatstory]

Thanks a bunch, Ed!

[@MattTucker]

Sublime 👌 Nice boat too mate 😉

[@terryharms235]

Thank you so much for sharing, I would have had no idea so much would go into build a small boat like this,,, Thank you and your wood working is great

[@Sailboatstory]

You'll know shortly. I'll provide all the expense details at the end.

[@philh3178]

Ben, I’m more and more impressed with your craftsmanship with every episode!

[@Sailboatstory]

Hey, hey. Keep your admiration in check. Let's see if it floats before you go getting carried away. :)

[@bobdillon7886]

Doing a great job. 1o times better than I could

[@Sailboatstory]

Aw, I don't know about that. If this amateur can do it, I think just about anybody else can as well. Maybe you should give it a shot and build one for yourself?

[@SailingSarah]

Man that's what I call straight to the business 😮

[@winelover215]

You are amazeballs Ben. Keep on sniffing those fumes. Can’t wait for the launch.

[@Sailboatstory]

I'm the Cheech of boatbuilding.

[@spinnaker5514]

Dinghy is coming out great! As do all your projects. Here's a thought. Drill a small hole in your keel and run a rod through it, then attach two hard plastic wheels. Then you can lift it from the bow and it will role up on most surfaces. We used 3 inch wide inflatable wheels after the initail set worked out so well and they even workout out on a sandy beach. Just a thought! Of course you'll have to fit them so they nest still works out, but I do not think that will be a problem for you. Good Luck!

[@Sailboatstory]

Interesting idea. Thanks!

[@budpratt4295]

Ben you do good work.

[@Sailboatstory]

I do don't I? ;)

[@budpratt4295]

Yes you do. Somewhat obsessive maybe, but good work. When do we get to see it complete?

[@Sailboatstory]

Soon. 2 more videos and this series is finished.

[@curtishill6490]

Always good music👍the "dagger board " I've always called a "centerboard" . Guess it's maybe where you're from!

[@Sailboatstory]

Centerboards pivot on a pin, like on a Pearson 35. Daggerboards extend vertically without a pivot, like on a Crowther catamaran. They all do the same thing though which is to give us sailors something else to split hairs about. 😀

[@pdimarco65]

Stumbled on your channel a few days ago. I love it! Great content and I am considering a similar dinghy build in a year or so and you are very encouraging. And you have excellent taste in music! Keep them coming!

[@Sailboatstory]

Glad you're enjoying it, Paul. :) Are you sticking around once the dinghy videos are finished?

[@pdimarco65]

Sailboat Story ... Absolutely!

[@Sailboatstory]

Good to hear. :)

[@SaschaSupertramp]

Again: great soundtrack! ... and of course, great work!

[@whatnameisnotused3]

Love your style man!

[@Sailboatstory]

Thanks very much. :)

[@laurentfroggy6631]

Thumbs up as usual Ben thanks and best from HKG 🇭🇰

[@mikeperreault8939]

I think you're doing a fabulous job - Thanks for the videos

[@urmommawasfun]

Built like a tank!

[@Sailboatstory]

Do tanks float? Please tell me they do!

[@robertblaylock1353]

Some "swim", not so sure on the floating :)

[@tytrammell23]

I have enjoyed everyone of these videos! You are doing a great job!

[@Sailboatstory]

Thanks for watching, Ty!

[@nerdytech7287]

Just bing watched from ep1 To this. Took me 24 hours. Now searching or a boat.

[@Sailboatstory]

Omigoodnessgracious. Are you sick and tired of us yet?

[@nerdytech7287]

Sailboat Story hardly can’t wait for more. What is your next adventure.

[@garygraves8950]

New respect!!!! Floggin Molly, nice.

[@UkeOrPuke]

went from "how come I'm watching a dinghy being built" to "when's the next episode coming out?" Great job Ben

[@Sailboatstory]

When we start sailing again, you'll go back to "hey, I miss the dinghy videos". ;) Maybe not. It is good to hear that you're enjoying them. Thanks for that, Tom.

[@Bumsonaboat]

Lol right! This is some good stuff.

[@rallyman1122]

I hear that. I was wondering how this would evolve. Ben, this has been a great series of videos!

[@Sailboatstory]

Well thanks for that, Dan. Glad it's been an enjoyable series thus far.

[@spraycanart]

A great tutorial some of your ideas are well thought out. Filling the holes first with epoxy is something we have been doing for years. and should be standard for all under waterline screw holes.

[@ТимТим-п3ж]

Круто! Мне нравится ваша работа. Про таких говорят руки растут от куда надо

[@tomprevost2477]

Air guitar bonus at the end. Will be interesting to see where the water line actually is on this.

[@trunksme23]

love your music selection!!!

[@jcregal3456]

Nice work on the boat. Woohoo. When I moored my 15 ft Sailboat on the lake for the summer I installed big I-bolts like you did. Oops, when I gibed my mainsheet would some times hang up on the I-bolts and that led to some unexpected excitement. I found out that the experienced sailors didn't have I-bolts or if they did they mounted them vertically. I always wanted to carve a block of wood to temporarily mount and prevent the hang-ups but instead when I was racing I would cover them with duct tape (aka. speed-tape) for the day/weekend. Keep up the good work and fair winds . . . JerryK

[@Sailboatstory]

100MPH tape. Thanks for the compliment, Jerry!

[@fatandyboy6856]

Shakin my head in awe of your skills Ben! Again, awesome job at your first boat build. A thought on the skeg: I think you did a great job making it deep. I had a real tracking issue because I went with a shallow skeg. I had to increase it's depth to improve my dinghy, so I think you'll benefit from that decision by better tracking performance (rowing, motoring). Can't wait to see you using it in the Bahamas!

[@Sailboatstory]

Thanks, but you give me too much credit. That depth was merely a result of the width of a piece of scrap wood I found after the fact. :) Either way it's good to hear that feedback from you about it. It's going to be GREAT t actually use it. I'm a little nervous about committing to use it full time, but also very excited.

[@fatandyboy6856]

Uhhhh... no dude, your attention to detail in this build and your vids show the credit you deserve. I think you would be an awesome engineer. Good Luck!

[@Sailboatstory]

Well, thanks very much for saying that. I am essentially a mechanical engineer by trade. I know TIG/MIG welding, I've run lathes, mills, and CNC, I've done plenty of CAD. I've done metal finishing and anodizing, and I did military product design for 12 years or so. I know all this isn't apparent from my goofy exterior and demeanor. I've done a lot of stuff! I'll tell you though, none of those previous skills really apply to building a fiberglass boat.

[@fatandyboy6856]

Ooo, ooo, ooo - almost forgot... Good job on the metal-over-skeg. Another tip that might help you, look into Xynole or Dynel cloth (last layer over F/G for abrasion resistance). It works great for the unavoidable sand-scub when beach landing, dragging, etc. I always sheathe the keel/skeg/runner/sponsoons and then a light sand-able filler to smooth the weave. It is really hard and great at abrasion resistance. Look forward to the next vid installment! You shall now be deemed, "Bengineer"

[@svoddity3244]

Cool work! I'm liking the result. When you finish you can come to the UK and help finish mine hehe, I may have one or two bits of wood for you to work on if you start missing it ;)

[@Sailboatstory]

Thanks! I can definitely see myself building another dinghy one day. Probably not in the UK though. :)

[@svoddity3244]

Im actually starting a complete refit of a Colvic 33 I bought on eBay (before morning coffee...) from 1980 something and was never finished or splashed so I got a lot of bits of wood hehe. If you ever come around this parts and you need repairs look me up, I got the tools and hopefully a finished boat to invite you on.

[@Sailboatstory]

Is that a "Countess"?

[@svoddity3244]

YEah I found it on eBay and saw that the prop shaft was not even drilled. Its a Countess 33

[@svoddity3244]

NOTE TO SELF: Do NOT bid on anything on eBay before morning coffee ;) you may end up going sailing around the world to exotic places.

[@CheersWarren]

Hi Ben, smart trick cutting the cloth on a Bias or 45 deg so it goes in or over corners better. Prehaps the skeg could have been a piece of solid wood as it might have helped with abrasion but you have enough epoxy that I don't think it will be a problem! I like you strong U-bolt , but I would still attach the tow line to the back eye bolts too! Enjoy Warren

[@Sailboatstory]

Yes, I'll certainly double up on the tow lines somehow. I operate by the principals set forth by The Department Of Redundancy Department.

[@stevenmarrone1526]

Ben looks amazing, if you ever want to build a big boat like that I will build the motors for you lol I’m not good with carpentry

[@Sailboatstory]

What kind of motors do you build?

[@stevenmarrone1526]

Sailboat Story oh man I have built them all gas and diesel . Mostly for a hobby now but that’s what I did growing up

[@EscapeePrisoner]

Thank you for solving that problem I was wondering about. I mean it was in front of me the whole time but at least now I can see I have the option to make my own round poles should I be unable to find suitable ones to cut out of the forest. And the more I think about it, the more I think rounded octagons would be better for my application anyway.

[@bobswezey7452]

Mr. Ben the ship wright ....... She looking go............. :)

[@DougByrd]

Love the daft punk cover!

[@horseshoejerry]

Great job on the boat and the video! I am just curious why your eye bolts are installed horizontally instead of the customary vertical orientation? An aluminum (or stainless) backing plate on them may have spread the load better. Cracking of the hole area could encourage water penetration.

[@Sailboatstory]

No particular reason. If it works, great. If not, I'll fix it. The bow eye construction is incredibly over-built. The stern ones are much lighter duty and will really only be used for putting the boat in the water. I feel like they should suffice, but if they need to be modified, I'll do it down the road sometime.

[@stanleyhamilton2836]

Ben you are building a masterpiece, looking forward to seeing it in the water. My only question is how you plan to secure it to the dinghy dock? I've watched several horror stories of going ashore to do some shopping and coming back to discover their dinghy is gone. Great videos and great music.

[@Sailboatstory]

Yeah, all I can think of is chaining it up. Probably a non-issue in the islands, but I would certainly be worried about it "walking off" in the States.

[@SVWildHare]

Don't forget to allow a bit of room for paint and expansion for the wood and your daggerboard slot. It will expand some.

[@Sailboatstory]

I did. There's at least .0000000000000000018 of an inch of tolerance remaining.

[@SVWildHare]

Great job, done a hell of a lot better than I would do. And I forgot to say happy birthday. So happy birthday.

[@Sailboatstory]

;) Thanks for that.

[@arielblumenduft3293]

maybe i'm wrong but with the bow hook (the boat's nose piercing) installed where it is, whenever you tie a line to that hook and lift the boat out of the water, the line is gonna chafe on the top of the bow, now?! maybe the nose piercing should have been a little higher? or is that hook not for lifting the boat out?

[@Sailboatstory]

Nah, you want it low on the bow. Helps keep the rolling to a minimum if towed or even just floating behind the boat in a chop. In other words, if the line were attached at the very top of the bow, it would influence the boat to roll over more easily.

[@arielblumenduft3293]

oh, that makes sense.....thanks!

[@maxbee2683]

Over size your unbolt holes and fill them with epoxy. Then install them so the wood don’t rot around the bolts. Epoxy the inside of those bouncy cabinets if you haven’t already. Done so. Looks get!

[@Sailboatstory]

Both have been done. Thanks for the thought though. :)

[@saupham8192]

Very good

[@clayfarnet970]

Perfect, I wouldn't do one thing differently. Very impressive. Btw, shouldn't the bow U-bolt be mounted vertically? :):):) Fair winds

[@Sailboatstory]

As an after thought, yes. I think it would have been better vertically. Live, learn, and hopefully don't sink the dinghy - that's what I always say.

[@kenwalter867]

Yeah but that would have been easy!

[@arielblumenduft3293]

dinghy is looking great....how much could you sell such a sailing/nesting dinghy for? because if a ben person can do that, everybody can, right? nah...i couldn't, great job! also, the new haircut suits you, looks much better than everything shaved off.

[@Sailboatstory]

Not sure. Could probably sell it for $1500, or so. Trouble it, that's also about what the materials cost. Yes, indeed. If I can do it, anybody can. Aww, c'mon - I really prefer the bald look. Tambi likes the hair, but it feels sooooo goooood when the wind caresses my naked scalp.

[@arielblumenduft3293]

really? i was thinking something in the region of 5000$...but i haven't been boat shopping in a while (never). no, you're actually doing a great job, paying so much attention to detail, everything is so precise and neat, i admire your dedication! nope, hair is SO much better, tamby is right! :)

[@hanfordcreek5309]

Great stuff! Great taste in music!

[@Pixxelshim]

We want Paint, paint, paint!! "Painting is easy when you don't know how, but very difficult when you do". Edgar Degas

[@Sailboatstory]

Hmm, interesting quote. I can certainly see the logic there.

[@Pixxelshim]

Being a logical skeptic is a terrible burden.

[@Sailboatstory]

It truly is. Although I'm surprisingly optimistic for a logical skeptic.

[@Pixxelshim]

Hey! Skeptiks can be optimists too!! Although we recognize that we cannot know the truth, we love walking the path to try and find it. Doubt is only an obstacle to be conquered through reason, if and only if we are reasonably certain that we chose the correct path.

[@denniscollins2032]

Totally fine and a lot cheaper.

[@johntame3208]

Number 1 yahoo. good job

[@TheCSRTech]

Wondering why you didn't make that bow eye vertical like most boats?

[@Sailboatstory]

I wish I had. We'll see how it goes, but I may be changing that in the future.

[@rundown48]

Damn fine job you're doing there ...I can't think of a thing I would do different ..in fact... I will be trying my best to copy you . lol ... Cheers

[@Sailboatstory]

Why thanks, David. Really feels good for an amateur like myself to hear that. :) I appreciate it!

[@rundown48]

With all this "experience" you're getting ...some light boat projects won't seem so out of reach....saving big bucks $$$...win -win ......I'm hoping for the same win scenario .. lol

[@Sailboatstory]

I did partly justify this project for that reason. I had no prior experience with epoxy and fiberglass. Well... I certainly do now!

[@jcf6597]

Eye bolts should be mounted parallel to the load you plan on putting on them, you have mounted them perpendicular, ie. horizontal for both the bow and stern in your application. The eye bolt on the bow will be especially weak as their will be a lot of shock loading of it as it is towed. The tow rope will apply a lot of leverage to it as it "jerks" the dinghy along behind your sailboat.

[@Sailboatstory]

I don't understand the comment. They are all directly inline with the load they will be bearing.

[@robertblaylock1353]

I think JCF is concerned that with the bolts mounted horizontally, the force of the rope will jerk the the "u" shape in the vertical plane where the support of the backing is narrowest , if the "u" was vertical the backing would be vertical and the force from the tow rope would be working against the backing plate in the same plane as the force from the rope. I think I got that right.

[@Sailboatstory]

I think I understand now. Thank for that. It may not be ideal, but I'd still be really surprised if we have any issues from them. I do always use a snubber, even with the dinghy lines. I think it'll be alright, but if we have trouble with them, I'll fix em. I've learned that there's not much that a gallon of epoxy and a liberal application of elbow grease can't fix.

[@ArcticSeaCamel]

Great work dude! Something like this on my todo-list soon. One thing though about the finishing paint; make sure the paint protects from UV as epoxy won’t stand UV exposure. So you have to paint it carefully and also paint/varnish the mast..?

[@Sailboatstory]

Yep. Boat'll be painted white. Spars epoxied and varnished.

[@garyscullion8832]

Where did you get the skeg guard metal ?

[@Sailboatstory]

I found it second-hand at Money Fist Marine - a little shop in Green Cove Springs, Fl. Metal, yes. Stainless steel.

[@Skyrmir]

Probably a bit late to mention this, but you can use a couple dots of hot glue to hold pieces while the epoxy sets. It's really handy for backing blocks and stuff that's hard to get a clamp on.

[@charlescurtius2261]

small hint....if you ever have to work with resin again, put it in a small freezer bag and cut off a corner like an cake decorator's piping bag for filling holes and making fillits you wont have near as much sanding and cleanup. nice looking dingy :) did you find the plans online or buy them from someone?

[@Sailboatstory]

I would absolutely do that, for sure. Would save a lot of mess and waste. Thanks for complimenting my magnificent dinghy. I initially saw the plans in a book called "Voyaging On A Small Income". Then I tracked down the designer and order directly from him.

[@CnCEndeavors]

Did you just cover your spars with unthickened epoxy or did you cover with varnish or both?

[@Sailboatstory]

Both.

[@ffourfingerzz]

Is the next video when you install the hydra-foils? With a V-8 in that puppy I bet you could make it back to the Bahamas in 15 minutes.

[@gac914]

Really enjoying this series! Besides keeping track of your hours, are you keeping track of how much epoxy mix and fabric you're using? Would be curious as to what your material usage has been!! Keep up the great work! (also really like your music choices, BTW!)

[@Sailboatstory]

I'm keeping track of what all has been purchased, yes. Logging it all into a running spreadsheet. I'll share that info at the end.

[@tartansailor]

Ben, have you kept a record of the material cost? in terms of labor time, what is the last count? Thanks

[@Sailboatstory]

I have. I'll share it all at the end.

[@Lawiah0]

A word to the wise -- if water can infiltrate -- it will destroy the wood composite through different means (freezing, saturation, etc). When dealing with end-grain wood (ala. that front eye-bolt mount), always drill and fill with "thicken epoxy" for water proofing, then use sealant as a secondary (tape, putty, etc) barrier. Best regards

[@Sailboatstory]

It's built in exactly the manner you describe. I told you - I'm a self-proclaimed naval architect. ;)

[@jimslittleboat4388]

You look way more healthy with hair on your head. Good job on the dinghy.

[@Sailboatstory]

Thanks! Did I really look much less healthy without hair?

[@murrat]

Your sound track reminds me of some great house parties up north in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada.

[@tedrenard472]

Was that a de-tuned Les Paul you were playing there or one of those rare Baritone Gibson Explorers?

[@Sailboatstory]

Wow, those are sooooo far above my guitar skill level. My style warrants one of those Walmart git-fiddles that have the speaker built in.

[@ByronWatts]

I think I'm seeing some pine. Strong enough ?

[@Sailboatstory]

Yep.

[@JenkinsBoatWorks]

Just found your channel. I hit Subscribe before, Jet and Crue, and Van Halen! Ha. Good stuff

[@SailingIndependence]

Love the Daft Punk cover! Only you could make a sailing channel interesting while not actually sailing. Still my favorite channel, keep them coming. Looking forward to finding out if you decide to upgrade to a larger boat and if so, what kind. I'm currently shopping for heavy 36 to 40 footers in the Bob Perry design category (or possibly Hans Christian.) Anyways, love the vids and I'm looking forward to seeing you guys back on the water. - Evvy Thomas

[@Sailboatstory]

Wow, excellent ear. It's pretty well disguised with flamenco guitar. Oh, the decision is definitely made on the upgrade, it's just a matter of when. Thanks for sticking around through the off-season. It's going to be GREAT to get back out there.

[@budsvjourney2919]

Loud music and epoxy fumes......”rock on” boat builder dude!!! Kidding aside, nice job Ben......and thanks for sharing.

[@kleinbiker1]

It doesn’t seem like you over drilled and epoxied the holes for those tow loops.

[@Sailboatstory]

I didn’t on the rear ones, as they are not in the water. They are still well sealed with epoxy.

[@kleinbiker1]

Sailboat Story the biggest reason for over drilling is to keep water out of the wood as I’m sure you know. I feel like those holes aren’t any different than all the others where you’d want to keep water out of the wood.

[@Sailboatstory]

I never back down from doing whatever level of work is necessary to do a job right. I also try my best to not over-engineer when a more modest approach accomplished the same thing. The rear eyes seemed like one of those cases where more time, energy, and materials were not required. A balanced approach like that is important in design and construction, I think. Either way, it's just like the rest of the boat from stem to stern - If it works, great. If not, I'll make it work.

[@denniscollins2032]

What kind of plywood did you use?

[@Sailboatstory]

Home Depot BC 1/4”

[@noneyabizznes6188]

Ok but what wood is being used for the mast

[@Sailboatstory]

A rare species called the Home Depot Stud.

[@noneyabizznes6188]

Really? Is it strong enough to handle harsh gusts? The kind that would lift a pontoon outta the water if it were a catamaran. Can’t expect ya to test that less you make or buy one.. which I am building a catamaran.

[@noneyabizznes6188]

Also thank you very much for responding

[@Sailboatstory]

It's been plenty tough enough for us. It bends quite a bit, perhaps as much as 6" at the top when the wind really pipes up, but I consider this a good thing. If it ever breaks, I'll probably go with some kind of hollow pole, mainly just to save weight.

[@walterengle9770]

Hi Ben. Nice mast hole. I like it. I am also not used to seeing you with your hair growing. Finally, you got me on the "air guitar". 👌

[@fartohard]

You should watch Sail Life where you'll learn everything you need to know about epoxy and glorious glorious sanding.

[@Sailboatstory]

Did you tell Sail Life that he should watch Sailboat Story to learn everything he needs to know about dinghy construction? ;)

[@UweBehrendt]

Thanks

[@ziasadrudin]

What length 4x4 did you use for the mast?

[@Sailboatstory]

It as actually 2x 2x4s. I don't recall. 10' perhaps?

[@Nicholas_Devine]

I’m pretty sure you’re supposed to be able to adjust the rake on these boats. The mast foot on most sailboats is not actually permanently fixed. Usually sitting in a track going fore to aft. Then something is used to keep it in place. My Sabot sits literally on a rake with several slots for pegs on the sides of the mast foot to drop into. It looks like yours but it’s 8’ and a single piece. Hope everything went well and you don’t have to tear all that out.

[@paraglide01]

Great project, but are you shure you used enough epoxy. I stil can see a hint of wood ;-)

[@Sailboatstory]

I'm sure that there's a small chance that it may float. Beyond that, nope, I'm not sure of anything.

[@bayardtaylor4704]

How many gallons of epoxy. Did you use

[@Sailboatstory]

6, I think. Much got sanded away though.

[@hughtwg]

Nice build. I'll be starting a kayak build this weekend. Who does the acoustic Daft Punk cover at the beginning of the video?

[@Sailboatstory]

Cool. I don't remember their name, but I recall it being called "Flamenco Daft Punk".

[@carolinabeacher1558]

will you have to register that dingy when its finished? im guessing either way it would be a good idea for proof of ownership but didnt know if it was required by law, so far im impressed with the build, you do some pretty good wood work, when it comes to building stuff, wood is my least favorite, i prefer play dough personally :)

[@twomilesuphill]

south carolina required me to register but only because I put a trolling motor on it. If all you have are oars and a sail no registration required.

[@Sailboatstory]

Nope. An unmotorized vessel less than 12ft does not need to be registered, in GA at least. I agree with that proof of ownership is a good thing. I'm counting on the 8 videos showing me building the thing are proof enough... I hope!

[@twomilesuphill]

You could go to a trophy make and get little brass tags and fiberglass them to the hull that said something like 'sandflea jr' :)

[@tedrenard472]

Well, if anyone argues there's approximately ten thousand of us out here prepared to "come 'round their house" and see what point it is that they're trying to make :-)

[@davidrhightower]

Sailboat Story well since you are going to put a moter on it you should ask dnr if you need to most states say if has moter need to register it. Couple coats of truck bed liner on bottom would protect from damage. Sand it smooth paint it.

[@Skyrmir]

Also very much too late to mention, but mixing graphite with the epoxy for the inside of the daggerboard case gives it a much more abrasion resistant surface, that also resists UV better. Epoxy really hates sunlight.

[@Sailboatstory]

Hmm, cool idea. Next time.

[@sammaimas155]

Can you explain to me how you get to play all this great music on your channel when most other KZbinrs are having to use the free generic copyright free music. Loving your music choice.

[@Sailboatstory]

We pay for it. Basically the copyright holder gets all the ad money. Gotta pay for good tunes. I don't like most of that clanky sounding free stuff. Our vids require tune with styyyyyyyle. ;)

[@chrisperrin6585]

Outstanding music selection

[@BAMBOOM2021]

What kind of epoxy did you use?

[@finaltom5]

You gonna glue a penny down the sleeve for the mast?

[@Sailboatstory]

After all I've spent on this boat?

[@finaltom5]

To show the date of when it was made. LOL

[@whyamihere384]

Wow he did an amazing job at making that wood a cyclical but why didn’t he just buy a piece of wood already like that ??

[@Sailboatstory]

Because.

[@eddieluers3rd563]

"Mast Hole" Good One! The CRUE.

[@Tazzman835]

Fantastic video as always! And your soundtrack is always so well chosen. Who played the guitar this time?

[@Sailboatstory]

Glad you like the tunes. I don't recall the artist. Some flamenco guitar guy.

[@Tazzman835]

Benjamin Woods :o) Music that makes me smile. Thanks

[@titustiger27]

I hope you cut those round holes on PI day 3.14 (march 14th) you talk about Tambi having eclectic musical taste... your's is pretty expansive you should maybe point you over drill then epoxy so the wood won't rot around the screws (I'm here for you - call me Capt. Oblivious)

[@Sailboatstory]

Thanks for the insight Cap'n Oblivious. :)

[@titustiger27]

I'm there for you... Molly made a brief appearance (as did Tambi)... was Molly just learning or helping you out

[@mrjsmoss]

Love the tunes and video as always but we're missing Molly and Tambi... Maybe a cameo were they bring you lemonade??? Nice job on the dinghy, should be a lot of fun and a great aid to teach Molly with.

[@MrFurriephillips]

Ben, you're an inspiration to us all... Well, you're an entertainment to us all... OK, I can't speak for anyone else; I personally have been deeply enjoying your videos & they rival those from any of my other favourite channels. You building this dinghy is the best thing I've had the pleasure to watch, in a long time - Tambi & Molly must be very proud of you. I am reminded of the lore of the 60's Mirror Dinghy en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirror_(dinghy) - something which I am too young to really remember, except seeing many of them around Mudeford Sandbank, where I spent many holidays as a kid.

[@Sailboatstory]

Thanks very much for saying that. :) Really good to hear that kind of feedback on something that has been a major creative undertaking. Happy to hear that the videos have conjured up some pleasant memories for you. Keep watching. I think another 2 videos will wrap up this project.

[@Bumsonaboat]

Great mast hole and excellent music selection. So guessing you just said screw the pennies that youtube gives by all the music you're using? Or have you found a way around the copyright. I challenge anybody to build a better dingy!! Experienced or not.

[@Sailboatstory]

Everyone seems highly complimentary of my mast hole. Yep, screw the pennies! It's almost all music that's playing on the radio in the background. Not very high quality stuff, but it's fun to use - and kinda share my musical tastes.

[@Bumsonaboat]

As they should be. Almost as good as your taste in music.

[@Jakfilm]

Given the air guitar at the end, I am beginning to think that you weren't playing the baritone level last week at all - just faking it.

[@Sailboatstory]

HA. You got an audible laugh from me with that comment. That's no small feat. Congrats. :)

[@Jakfilm]

I do what I can.