Building a Wooden Boat

[@Antipodean33]

Oughtreds' designs are some of my all time favourites, beautiful lines, beautiful boats

[@Slumberjacksix]

Masterful! When I was a kid my dad and I built a ten foot pram from plans we found in boys life. Later I refurbished a 50 yr old Lightning. Thank you so much for posting this!

[@jedmarum]

Great video. Love the guitar piece!!

[@john1boggity56]

Stunning piece of work

[@ianpavey5483]

Great job! I built a Whilly Tern about 10 years ago in Perth, many happy hours tinkering down the shed, a nice slow build (about 18 months) and launched on the Swan River. Sold it now but what a worthwhile project. Mine was called Skyeblue!

[@blackcatb2]

Beautiful work... Amazing.

[@jfgreen1959]

I count around 15 hand planes, the cost of those is overshadowed by the obvious skill you wield in using them. Wonderful craftsmanship, I’d love to tutor under someone like yourself.

[@thewedgeteam]

Thanks John. I love old hand planes and have amassed a large collection over the years.

[@LClark-oj9xv]

Wonderful, a classic for sure.

[@damianalcarazjr]

Best boat I've seen on KZbin

[@timgiraud7591]

Thank you for sharing your build with us, you are truly a skilled artist

[@bryannawilridge51]

A passion found is priceless. Awsome!!!

[@tailwheeltutor8723]

That’s a masterpiece! How can I get plans?

[@JackDG_]

Absolutely Beautiful! Should be in a museum.

[@michaelinkster11]

Brilliant work!

[@jonathonseward1749]

Beautiful boat! I am starting my own soon. Amazing work!

[@adamwarlock8263]

finally a video where someone builds a boat and then we actually get to see it in the water! gj

[@piratewoodshop8049]

Amazing work!

[@Dave51262]

Really beautiful work. You have done a terrific job on this. Thanks for sharing the build process. Enjoy it too!

[@hoppy564]

This is the exact small boat project I've been looking for. Its a beautiful boat and looks like it was built skillfully. I would love to know more.

[@ruendaabrasan5155]

lovely work I think and lovely design very nice. good job and your soundtrack its so refreshing.

[@pipermac2313]

so stunning. 🦄

[@imin2cad]

Incredible craftsmanship! Job well done!

[@sandrocostadossantos4785]

Congratulations very, very beautifull work! Great vídeo!

[@jdysgyo9814]

Beautiful boat! I am starting my own soon!!!

[@JRBecraftMPH]

Very pleasant music. Good teaser. Will look for documentary.

[@ricardoalbuquerque6619]

Perfect work, video, music...

[@RFAM05]

Beautiful!

[@grimesy131]

Very nice work. i really like your lap clamps. i might copy the idea one day when i build my own clinker boat.

[@ikewillis2687]

Beautiful work!

[@Micho6911]

Very nice work !!

[@jaywileyjones4033]

Beautiful. You can be very proud of your workmanship. Really nice. Wish we could see it sail.

[@madflavason]

Awesome!

[@kit6580]

Well done !

[@thewedgeteam]

Film is 99% complete folks. We intend to have a WIP screening in Hobart during the Wooden Boat Festival. Sincere thanks for your patience, interest and support. The boat itself will be on display in PW1 for the duration of the Festival.

[@federicolopezbervejillo7995]

Beautiful boat, very well built. Congrats.

[@melaniejegu5690]

Amazing!

[@kaloriekongen]

Nice work. Your boat is really beautiful.

[@ksjdhg]

Stunning work. Even the close ups show no flaws!

[@thewedgeteam]

thank you - it was a truly great experience to bring such beautiful plans in to three dimensions...

[@thewedgeteam]

thank you...it got a little more love than most film props, upwards of 800 hours - roughly double what we expected! Being a first time lapstrake builder and filming it all along the way probably doubled the standard build time.

[@TheNavigator1100]

Great job! such an awesome boat! I wish I could build one!

[@alaskanalain]

Just do it. The best boat I had I built while marooned, it was made of garbage and driftwood. I was almost sad when I was rescued and didn't get to sail it.

[@robertrandall4759]

What a beauty.

[@siddalton5190]

Beautiful work, very nice boat. BZ

[@Rmillerb1]

Gorgeous

[@waterboy8999]

Stunning!

[@LuisGarcia-uh1mo]

congratulations that beauty!

[@willybroks]

That is really good work!! Love it!! ;)

[@gabrielloart]

Great work! :)

[@W4ABN]

I have to say, I like the detail work you put into this build. I've been looking into building a small wooden boat, maybe a rowing design. Seeing your setup, maybe a sailing design would be good too. Thanks for sharing your build. She's pretty. ;-)

[@rangawhitearm]

Absolutely beautiful

[@christopher9154]

Gorgeous boat

[@GraduadoFigo]

such a beauty!

[@australianwoodenboatfestiv3519]

Love it!!

[@graemedennett5029]

You can tell the beautifully balanced lines of the Oughtred design anywhere, and what exquisite workmanship. Obviously an old Mirror sailor to be using Walker sails. Great stuff. Has the documentary film been released yet?

[@thewedgeteam]

Thanks Graeme, and yes - those signature Oughtred lines are indeed the hallmark of a true artist. You are correct, Mirror Prime Time shares the shed with Ghille Callum and is back sailing again this season with our 8 year old as crew. Film post production has recommenced after a hiatus. I am often reminded that many Oughtred inspired projects take time. This one has been no exception...:-))

[@LowCostCncRetrofits]

Great Job

[@voltron63]

nice build.vid..

[@maremontilago]

Beautiful boat. I have almost finished building my Caledonia yawl (Oughtred) where can I find plans of your boat? I love it.

[@bkormoski1]

Great job

[@zaapa311]

amazing.

[@HCMauro]

Very good !

[@budnotu]

Great looking boat Andy keep up the good work. I was setting up the molds for building Matinicus double ender but unfortunately Sandy hit me and my small community of Breezy Point. Putting my house back together will take priority, when that is taken care of I hope to get back to the boat. Cheers, Walter

[@Ricovandijk]

a beauty!

[@victory700]

Well Done!

[@marcusaralias5557]

Amazing work mate. I'm contemplating an attempt at Oughtred's Tammie Norrie. I'll be over the moon if it turns out half as good as yours. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@alee5240]

Wow!!!

[@M3rVsT4H]

Dammmmm thats a lot of clamps :D Nice boat.

[@walloood55]

this is a fancy boat

[@IantheWoodcraftsman]

Great job, I've see this boat . . . beautiful workmanship. What of the 39 who don't like this post? Jealousy or envy, I suspect!!

[@viking1ur]

I am thinking about all these hour of yours, thinking about this lovely boat, and your family enjoy it being a part of this. What a satisfaction. Rune

[@easystylebangrid]

Great

[@larryshaver3568]

Yeah I wish I could build this too!

[@steverichardson2909]

Really beautiful boat, nice detail and craftsmanship. Nice to see something hand made to such a high standard. And how does she sail then?

[@thewedgeteam]

She sails beautifully, balanced, fast and with the deep foils points astonishingly high.

[@z3ro09]

Great work! congrats. what its the thickness of the plywood that you used?

[@thewedgeteam]

Cheers, thanks for watching... 6mm for hull planks and bulkheads, 4mm for tank tops.

[@EKomarovska]

I love it! Just great! Where can I get a plan of it? Best

[@thewedgeteam]

WoodenBoat Publications in North America, Alec Jordan in the UK and StrayDog Boatworks in Aust/NZ. Happy building...

[@duendedude2345]

Is this the same Dr Ian Outred that had a wharram catamaran In Kings Lynn Norfolk UK. Beautiful boat!!!!

[@Aemiliuswallace]

that's beautiful mate! how long did it take you to finish it?

[@johnb5112]

Beautiful boat! In the notes you refer to a documentary about Iain Oughtred to be released in 2015. Did that documentary ever get finished and released?

[@thewedgeteam]

Almost. Trying to fit it in amidst everything else. Hopefully this year. Cheers...

[@filipronndahl2590]

how long did it take, awesome build.

[@vassilis331]

Excellent job!!! What plans did you use?

[@thewedgeteam]

Iain Oughtred Shearwater. Available from Iain direct, WoodenBoat.com or StrayDog Boatworks

[@maximolotov]

wow

[@eduardom8327]

Beautiful boat. The story about the film and the boat, written by Andy McIntyre and published by Australian Amateur Boatbuilder (unknown issue), can be read at docplayer.net/151191426-Boats-growing-up-as-an-avid-dinghy-a-story-about-a-film-about-iain-oughtred-by-andy-mcintyre.html

[@tinytim483]

That's my dream to build a wooden sail boat.

[@jimstools3937]

WHAT TYPE OF WOOD AND THICKNESS IS THE BOAT MADE OUT OF?

[@thewedgeteam]

6mm gaboon plywood (Joubert from France) for the hull planks. Solid timbers are Huon Pine, Meranti and Australian Red Cedar. The mast support is teak.

[@gypojase1]

superb how long did it take?

[@thewedgeteam]

There was about 800 hours all up, however the combination of filming the steps and being a first time lapstrake builder probably doubled the time...so I would say 400 hours for a reasonably handy amateur builder.

[@ljuticb]

Can you tell me which blue color you used for the boat.

[@jacekmrowczynski6953]

Szkutnictwo to piękne rzemiosło.

[@harleyjune1233]

was the documentary released? and if so - where is it available to view? thank you in advance

[@thewedgeteam]

Not yet. We progressed it during COVID lockdown after a long hiatus due to lack of funds. We're trying to obtain all the necessary clearances now to have it released in 2021.

[@harleyjune1233]

@@thewedgeteam 7 years later - wow those are some hurdles you have had to navigate =- she looks mighty pretty

[@jamesblack8763]

nice music

[@yochezron]

you didn't coverd the boat with fiberglass?

[@thewedgeteam]

No. It is unnecessary...the hull is strong, watertight and sealed with epoxy for longevity.

[@FreedomsNurse]

How did you bend the wood?

[@paulvollmer1547]

Does this boat come with and without the sail? Where did you obtain the plans or, are you the individual that came up with the idea?

[@thewedgeteam]

Iain Oughtred is the designer, a delightfully gifted artisan based in Scotland. The boat is home built with the sails made by Steve Walker, a Tasmanian sailmaker who crafts a lot of traditional boat sails and a great many racing sails for Mirror class dinghies.

[@PhilMoon100]

Where can I get the plans? Will the plans come with a material and hardware list? Awesome job! I'd like to try that.

[@thewedgeteam]

Plans are available through WoodenBoat in the US, StrayDog in Australia and directly from Iain or Jordan Boats in the UK. Plans come with a materials list. Two larger versions of the design are available - the Gannet and Fulmar. She sails beautifully.

[@MrPmikota]

thewedgeteam Do the plans provide all the tools you would need?

[@thewedgeteam]

Paul Mikota Tool requirements are reasonably basic, tape measure, screwdriver, scraper, chisel, straight edge or spirit level, square, marking gauge, jigsaw, block plane, smoothing plane, power drill, random orbital sander, spokeshave and clamps.....lots of clamps. Optional tools include a router, table saw or bandsaw & thickness planer. And pencils, lots of pencils.

[@benediktzinck4460]

+thewedgeteam did you use the kit from WoodenBoat or did you just had the plans?

[@thewedgeteam]

Just plans...

[@PineappleOranges]

thewedgeteam Do you happen to know at which speed she'll plane at? What is her maximum speed (while planing)?

[@thewedgeteam]

She does plane on a beam & broad reach in about 18 knots of breeze. Haven't logged exact speed but I would say 7-8 knots surfing down the waves downwind.

[@michaelschaefer1393]

thewedgeteam thanks!

[@andrewdavis6917]

can you tell me where the music came from?.

[@ElcioThenorio]

+Andrew Davis Reminds me Don Ross

[@thewedgeteam]

Tommy Emmanuel...an incredibly talented Australian artist.

[@johnevangelis9941]

Are they in production, and for sale?

[@thewedgeteam]

They can be commissioned but mostly amateur built from plans or kits. This one was built from plans. They come up for sale from time to time.

[@terryhagan7694]

ive looked in Denelle and cant find your boat or plans for it

[@thewedgeteam]

try wooodenboat.com or straydogboatworks.com You will find it in their list of Iain Oughtred Plans - "Shearwater" Oughtred design #47. Cheers.

[@dipcisdipcis8028]

Good job but it should be for lakes...Because it will be broken on the sea because of its technique!

[@thewedgeteam]

We sail her in Port Phillip Bay with strong breezes off the Southern Ocean and large swells. She is solid and handles superbly. Iain's construction methods result in a very strong and seaworthy vessel.

[@patrickallen5781]

Where did you get the plans for the sides?Thanks

[@thewedgeteam]

Iain Oughtred is the designer. Plans from WoodenBoat.com or Straydogboatworks.com

[@rubywarrior1]

ok, that's too perty, I am going to make one.. send me your forms.. lol.. where are the plans?

[@thewedgeteam]

Hi Charles, plans available from WoodenBoat store, Stray Dog Boatworks in Australia and via Iain Oughtred direct.

[@kotkotktakito143]

can I build this plan with an operating motor?

[@thewedgeteam]

+Kotkotktakito A small engine would be no problem, circa 4 hp. A hardwood bracket on the transom would probably be advisable, Cheers

[@PinakArt]

how much roughly did it cost to build

[@MrPmikota]

I too would like the approx cost of the project. Thanks!

[@PineappleOranges]

Pinak Art Paul Mikota I recently sent an inquiry to the Boatbuilding Academy abut their construction of the Iain Oughtred's Gannet. The Gannet is a slightly larger version of the Shearwater. Below is a listing of their costs: Timber: £1475 Materials/fittings: £1760 Sails: £690 Trailer (+ EU spec lights): £685 ------------------------------------------------- Total: £4610 They strip planked instead of clinker planking. Additionally, they sheathed the interior and exterior with fiberglass, so this may raise costs if it isn't per the plans.

[@thewedgeteam]

Paul Mikota Making it as part of a film added time and cost, as did the use of rare timbers such as Huon Pine and aircraft grade Sitka Spruce. In normal circumstances we would expect a Shearwater built to similar specification could be completed for around AUD7,000 (USD6,500) excluding trailer and labour.