Building a Goat Island Skiff - WEEK_30 - Homemade plywood sailing boat - Plywood boat building

This week on Building a Goat Island Skiff, a homemade sailing boat
WE'RE SAILING!!!
Finally completed my sailing boat build!
I would like to thank you all for the support and advice left on the comment section. A very special thanks to everyone on the Goat Island skiff FB group for sharing so many tips and great advice too.
An AWESOME journey, 601 hours building the boat, 300+ editing videos, and many more reading posts and suggestions from you lot.
You guys kept me going and focused so that week after week I could show you some progress!
THANK YOU!!
this week's tasks:
*Fitted bow trim
*Sorted out the rigging
*Finished the beach trolley
*Completed the inspection successfully
*First sail
Total of 23 hours work this week.
This is my first plywood boat building so this is NOT a tutorial on how to build the GIS, it's just how I built my homemade plywood sailing boat...my way. Will it work? Sure hope so!
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[@oswaldrebello6799]

fish jumping out of the water Great build

[@TheBoatRambler]

Thanks Oswald! 😉

[@MichaelRodgers670]

I have been bing watching this whole build. I have wanted to learn how to sail for a long time and last night made contact with someone who will take me out and teach me. Maybe in the coming months I build something like this.

[@TheBoatRambler]

Go for it Michael! Learning how to sail might just change your life! 😉

[@James_Cook_Explorer]

The best Goat Island Skiff series :)

[@TheBoatRambler]

Thanks Thomasz! The build is finished but more GIS videos to come! 😉

[@MikStorer]

I've seen many builds ... but yours is amongst the most inspiring! I think the reason is that we got to know you and during the building journey so well! Thanks again Teo for this wonderful documentation of what really became a phase of your life :)

[@TheBoatRambler]

Thank you Michael! You got it right!! Looking back to these last 6 months will put a smile on my face, for life! To anyone about to start building a boat for the first time...Have fun while doing it, enjoy the time spent in the workshop! It's all about the journey. Stay safe. 🤙

[@fonhollohan2908]

How the hell can anyone get away with watching this series without wanting to build a Goat Island Skiff.. You made it pretty near impossible to do that there bud. What a great build I've just finished binge watching your build, I have to say its been a pure pleasure there Teo. Thanks for sharing all your hard work and dedication to this project.

[@TheBoatRambler]

Thank you Fon! I will be very happy if I can get ppl to build a boat...GIS or other, doesn't matter! or at least...get sailing! 😁

[@johnmartin4650]

True…..amazing…. Thank you

[@robertlemal1055]

you did well, that's a beautiful boat.

[@TheBoatRambler]

Thanks a lot Robert! 🙂

[@francoisgarcia3902]

what work since the 1 st video ! wonderful project , lead by hand ! for great results !

[@TheBoatRambler]

Thank you very much!

[@liviomuench3531]

Soooo good to see you grinning on the water Teo...totally awesome!!!

[@TheBoatRambler]

Thank you Livio! A lot more of that to come soon!! 😄

[@paulmaynard408]

Great to see the reward for all your work. Enjoy yourself Teo 😊

[@TheBoatRambler]

Thank you Paul! I sure will, it's an awesome boat! 😎

[@fredthornes5087]

When I build a sailboat it will be a GIS thanks to your generosity in sharing this beautiful and inspiring build. Thank you

[@TheBoatRambler]

Thank you Fred! I wish you'll have as much fun building your GIS as I did building mine! 🙃

[@PKAdventures]

i just found your channel, and after watching a couple of your vids i can't wait to watch more about this build. it's giving me lots of ideas. i'm happy to be subscribed

[@TheBoatRambler]

Thank you and welcome aboard! 😉

[@gmedford1009]

Fantastic Teo. I’m really pleased for you. Was it ever going to fail the inspection?....of course not. But your obvious nervousness beforehand was a great indicator of how much you’ve cared about the quality of Forager. ... and then complete joy when it picks up on the wind. looks like it wants to fly!? Delightful. I’ve enjoyed every minute. I hope that’s not the end because I’m looking forward to seeing oars, how you might tweak rigging after using her for a while, how you think it performs. It’s been a complete treat, thanks. I’ll be raising a virtual beer to you.

[@TheBoatRambler]

Thanks! It most definitely is not the end of it!! I plan on doing plenty of sailing, camping, fishing, and for that a few "adjustments" will need to be made. ...and by the way... cheers! 🍻

[@richardhatcher7206]

Awesome job bro beautiful boat from new Zealand

[@TheBoatRambler]

Thanks 👍

[@andyjohnson4485]

I tip my hat to you Teo, just enjoyed watching the full 30 videos! Fantastic build, your eye for detail is an inspiration! Thanks

[@TheBoatRambler]

Your support is much appreciated Andy!!! Thank you 😉

[@hurdurdur7rl696]

watching all your skiff videos - i never understood why small boats went for the bermuda sails. lug seems so much reasonable (simple & easy to make and maintain), especially the lack of stays etc.

[@TheBoatRambler]

Hi! It is really nice to just be able to put the mast on and be sailing after 5 minutes!! 😉

[@James_Cook_Explorer]

Great job!

[@TheBoatRambler]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@robhosailor]

Fantastic! Congratulations!

[@TheBoatRambler]

Thank you Robert! All of you GIS owners kept me going with your photos on the FB group! 😉

[@robhosailor]

@@TheBoatRambler Thanks :)

[@davetheglidingbum]

well done, your boat looks great and fun too.

[@TheBoatRambler]

Thank you David! It sure is fun to sail!!

[@impalaood]

I came here for your lateen rig film, but delighted to discover your Goat Island Skiff series and I think you've just inpsired me to give it a go! Looking forward to seeing what else you get yup to. Thank you for the great content. I also love the traditional sailing heritage that seems very much alive in your part of the world.

[@TheBoatRambler]

Thank you! It really feels amazing knowing that these videos might take someone to build a boat, or sail ... or just having fun aboard! Please keep us posted either here or on the GIS FB group! Awesome!! 😁

[@bubberdini]

Very good job!!! And your videos are super-informative! I´m instantly inspired to convert my DIY boat into a goat-like one...

[@TheBoatRambler]

Thank you! That's the beauty of a DIY boat, one can always keep modifying it to one's requirements and feel good about it! 😄

[@matiaslucero4648]

Felicitaciones excelente trabajo!!!!. Muchas Gracias, para mi que estoy construyendo un GIS tus videos son de gran ayuda para poder tener éxito en la construcción. Buenos vientos y que lo disfrutes mucho

[@TheBoatRambler]

Gracias Matias! More videos will follow! Good luck with the build! 💪

[@knolltop314]

Congrats, sir! The feelings of accomplishment must have been huge. Ohhhh, to be able to bottle such feelings for the future. Memories of those feelings and this vid will have to do . . . and likely will do well. Best of luck in your future endeavores and adventures!!

[@TheBoatRambler]

Thank you Michael! Sailing on a breezy sunny summer's day is just about the best feeling ever. Doing it on a boat one has built is something else! This build as had such an impact on my life, the awesome moments already spent in just a few months... More adventures to come for sure!

[@markkurtis8637]

That was great! I'm very happy for you. You might try taking 15cm off your end of the hiking stick. ...? It looked like you were a bit uncomfortable.

[@TheBoatRambler]

Hi Mark! You are right I was a bit uncomfortable as this was my first time ever sailing the GIS and right with 20 knot gusts!! 😅 Now that I've sailed her for a full season I found out that I should hike mostly close to the mid seat so the tiller extension is just the right size! There isn't any advantage to position myself further aft on the GIS, even when running I don't have to come much further back than maybe a feet or two from the mid seat.

[@ragaloft]

Teo, Thank you so much for your inspirational videos. I look forward to posting photos of my Goat sanding and painting journey! 😀 John.

[@TheBoatRambler]

Thanks John! I hope you have an easier time (or more skill) than I did!! 😅 But to be honest... I haven't looked at the paint since launch! 😎

[@benrandomly2016]

Great build. You really finished her off very nicely. I look forward to future sailing videos. Any prospects on building another boat?

[@TheBoatRambler]

Thanks Ben! I'll try to make a sailing video this week! I will most likely build one more boat...or two....or....😅😃

[@benrandomly2016]

@@TheBoatRambler Boat building can be addictive.

[@thomasarussellsr]

@@TheBoatRambler could be a source of future income if folks are willing to pay properly for your time and skill.

[@TheBoatRambler]

I'm afraid once it becomes a chore it might stop being fun... 😉

[@TheBoatRambler]

I love it almost as much as sailing them!

[@stayfrosty1758]

I loved this series, you're a nice and gentle guy and watching your videos was very intresting and relaxing, plus i also had a good laugh from time to time. The boat seems to perform well and by the smile on your face she does! i'm just curious on why did you chose to paint it black and not some lighter color! Thanks for these nice boat building videos!

[@TheBoatRambler]

Thank you! 😊 The boat performs very well indeed and I've had an amazing first season sailing her!! I chose black color because I like the contrast with the varnish. In hindsight, with all the high temps here in Portugal maybe white would be the better choice...🤔

[@stayfrosty1758]

@@TheBoatRambler yeah the temperatures were my main concern! i was thinking of a light blue/light grey/light green! In any case she looks really good, comgratulation!

[@TheBoatRambler]

Cabra Cega (another Portuguese GIS )is painted light green! Beautiful boat!! You can see her on a few of my videos as we sail together and even done a couple of races! 😁

[@stayfrosty1758]

@@TheBoatRambler you had my subscription after the first video even without the build part i already know i'm gonna like the next videos too! It's all about the vibe if you know what i mean! Keep it up! 💪 Cheers from Italy🇮🇹

[@thomasarussellsr]

Looked like loads of fun. Honestly, I'm a bit jealous. Enjoy it man. You've put in the work and earned it.

[@TheBoatRambler]

Thank you Thomas!! Still a lot of tweaks needed but sure is fun!

[@tissycaldas]

so nice to see you sailing your GIS... no words my friend! thumbs up 👍 felicidades & bons ventos sempre!!

[@TheBoatRambler]

Thanks a bunch! No words needed, just get sailing and have fun! 😉

[@krazycryptochicinthehouse47]

These videos are great!! So proud of you!!! I wanna build one now!!! See what u did lol

[@TheBoatRambler]

Thank you! And I believe YOU can do anything you put your mind and heart into...😉

[@GisRewentlow]

what will the next project? a quick catamaran possibly? . :D

[@TheBoatRambler]

Hi Attis! I intend to sail and enjoy the GIS during summer time. As for the winter... there's a 50/50 chance I'll build something... 😉

[@BensWorkshop]

You need a ladder to climb in and out of 50CM? Are they expecting miniature sailors?

[@TheBoatRambler]

If you have a look at the capsize video I made you will see that after a few capsize tests, the second time I try to climb aboard by the transom I struggled a bit because I was already getting tired, and that was with the boat swamped and a lot less than 51cm! Now imagine it's a heavier person who falls overboard, how do you get that person back onboard? 😉

[@BensWorkshop]

@@TheBoatRambler fair enough.

[@miguelangel909]

Te quedo barbaro! Mis mas sinceras felicitaciones. Ahora q construiste uno....cuando viene el segubdo?🤣🤣Que lo disfrutes!

[@TheBoatRambler]

Thank you Miguelangel! Your advice was great too! I do hope I get to build another boat eventually...or two...😂

[@BensWorkshop]

Well done, awesome work. Out of interest, how much did it cost to build?

[@TheBoatRambler]

Hey Benedict! I believe it all came to 2000€, ready to sail!

[@BensWorkshop]

@@TheBoatRambler cheers.

[@OCostaGoodTaste]

És a prova de como o sonho comanda a vida. Estás de Parabéns? Gostei muito de acompanhar o teu projecto e ver este resultado espectacular. Enjoy e ficamos à espera de videos a dar uso a essa preciosidade. Tens algum projecto futuro em mente? Como sabes trabalhar com madeiras e epoxy já pensaste em "wood turning"? Fica a sugestão. Abraço.

[@TheBoatRambler]

Thanks Costa! New videos coming on Sunday evening's as usual! I'll be sailing to Rat Island this week to try out the boat with a full sail... hopefully. I love woodworking in general but what really rocks my boat 🙃 is ...well, anything to do with boat building!😂 Stay safe buddy!

[@OCostaGoodTaste]

@@TheBoatRambler Look forward to see that video. Keep safe.

[@shturer]

Друг сколько он длинной? Заказал плоны, а длинну не знаю