Building my CS 25

Building a stitch and glue plywood, Carolina style sport fishing boat.
designed by Jacques Marteens, composite construction plywood epoxy and fiber glass. Plans available at bateau.com

[@officialWWM]

Came for the video, stayed for the music. Stunning boat!

[@nathelm]

She is gorgeous to say the least. You are an inspiration. Inspiring people to stop dreaming about building a boat and get to work.

[@FishAdvisor]

Start to finish and i was glued in place! What a gorgeous turnout. Every detail was very thoughtful. Like a mini jerret bay! Congrats to the owner and to the builders for including a part of their soul into the build.

[@wesco123]

What a wonderful lifetime achievement. You should be so proud. My hat's off to you. Great build. A beautiful piece of timeless lines work of art👌

[@Palmettodave]

Awesome awesome boat congratulations. I'm sure you're very proud of her😊

[@johan8503]

You are a sick man! In a good way! Great work

[@chefdan87]

Long rolls of carpet padding... That was pretty damn smart.

[@markdiloreto9042]

that is a beautiful center console with incredible Carolina style bow flare and lines...looks like it could have come out of a Scarborough or Buddy Davis yard! You are an artist. Berlin, CT.

[@mattsteinacher714]

Congratulations. You created beauty man

[@philjosephs7303]

Exceptional. The sound track was excellent as well.

[@PaulNurse1]

An absolute beauty. Hats off to you.

[@chopperhehehe]

Gorgeous build nice boat 👍👍👍😜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦕🤞🤞✌

[@thomaslieven8447]

Very cool boat. Well done. You can be proud of this piece of work.

[@sandystrait3878]

Beautiful boat. I hope it is still bringing you joy. I have to laugh when people ask how much these boat builds cost. It seems like they always cost everything you have.

[@therealcomment1811]

Outstanding build... wish I could have one....

[@popsfishing]

Awesome boat you built 😎👍

[@robertcummings2144]

It’s a great design for how I use the boat. Mostly off shore. It handles like a race car. Handles the seas like a larger boat. I did add spray rails, it was not as dry as I like with out them. I did raise the sole 1.5” if you build it I recommend raising it 1.5” to 2”

[@facesso]

Hi Robert: What was the total cost without the engine and how long did it take? THANKS

[@NaiDiGuy]

Would also like know know rough cost and total time built. I have been looking to do something like this since I was a kid 😊

[@danielecasavecchia562]

Gorgeus! I remember your building 3D on the forum, I love Jacques' boats. Congrats Robert!

[@markjones4449]

Beautiful boat awesome job building it

[@GediSpock]

Absolutely amazing job.

[@josephhertzberg2734]

Such a beautiful boat, man

[@tigerfanfanatic72]

Exceptionally beautiful boat. Well done. Enjoy

[@dennyr8478]

Amazing, pretty boat, and beautiful bow!

[@geoffsmith2182]

really beautifully finished, good job

[@rurite]

Holy Cow that is so awesome! Nicely done. Congrats on a beautifully boat.

[@jonhay75]

Very inspirational..I hope to do this one day. Thanks for sharing Sir.

[@briarfox637]

That's pretty amazing. I'm building a stitch and glue boat as well, but not nearly that big. Awesome build! How satisfying that you did that and its gonna bring many many years of enjoyment and reliability. Once again, great job! Love it.

[@d.canter9289]

Awesome! you really have a talent!!!!!

[@lavidadetina2963]

Nice job, i hope you enjoy a lot this beautifull boat

[@jimcox6661]

Beautiful build !

[@AJ-tz6qu]

Awesome video,thank you for sharing.very inspirational to see all the hard work and dedication to see the project through. And a great soundtrack.

[@giambattistatarditi2897]

really well done bro... :) lot of work but awesome result !! and ciao from italy

[@jeremyrowe4339]

Man you did one hellova job! Looks awesome!

[@wolfhawaii1]

Awesome job, beautiful boat!

[@karlwooduk]

wow impressive, awesome job , well done

[@subhunterspearfishing5056]

That's my dream boat!

[@uncleshan]

this was a great build vid. hope to build one of these in the near future. well done

[@diverrite]

WOW WTG and congratulations

[@นนต์ทองรอด]

Good job

[@davidjohnson9517]

Beautiful boat!

[@giambattistatarditi2897]

nice work...lot of work!

[@l3MTA3l]

So beautiful!! Oh and the boat is nice too :)

[@tawara14]

I am also planning cx25 to do. Thank you.

[@johngoodell2775]

awesome job!

[@scottmccarthy7035]

Great job I wish I could do that very cool

[@brotherricksafety]

Beautiful results .

[@rickrudd]

Solid Allmans Soundtrack :)

[@peterpetersen5648]

Thanks for the great music !

[@BombsAwayMineCraft]

Amazing work

[@freedomfree4267]

I need one , beautiful.

[@leonardschuhmacher3230]

She IS beautiful, you know you just ruined my plans to build a fast Skiff 19, THANK YOU. Great lines, dry as the desert isn't she? I have always loved the look of a center console with a bracket. not to mention the space saved, and the added safety in rough or following seas. the finished wood toe rail really sets of the bow, and after all it is a wooden boat, but hardly what comes to mind when you tell a person "ya I'm going to build a wooden boat", I,m sure you know what I mean. I used to own a Mako 224, Yami 250, 3800#, trimmed right she would do 53 mph on flat water. It floated away in a divorce, (not literally). Do you know the weight w/motor of your Carolina 25? Always wanted to build a wooden boat since I was 14, thought the 19 ft Fast Skiff would be enough for me now. watching this video sure has me re-assessing my decision to go smaller, thats kinda back as-swords anyway isn't it? Your next boat is supposed to be BIGGER then your last boat right? (say yes). Once again beautiful craft, my compliments Leonard

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

Leonard Build times for smaller boats are less.... time building v time fishing.....

[@stevequate1797]

Shit prob doesn’t even look at this any more, so won’t waste a lot of my time, what a beautiful boat, I want a 21’ center console close to this but deep bow like he has talk about cutting a big wave. Would absolutely loveto talk to this guy for about 2 hours, I’m gonna build my own boat. I can do this I know I can if I just live long enough to finish it, 61, 62, Jan 1st. I’m tired of not having toys I want, time for me get them

[@messenism9817]

Beauty! Well done.

[@jomaralberto9337]

Wow, boat's awesome. You did it yourself? How much was the total cost of the build?

[@briarfox637]

You never got your answer but here's the bill of materials from bateau.com for this boat. Costs will vary depending on where you live. Plywood 4x8' (122x244cm) 1/4" (6mm) 13 3/8" (9mm) 5 3/4" (19mm) 4 1/2" (13mm) 16 Fiberglass (totals) Biaxial tape 651 yards 586 m Woven tape 50 yards 45 m Biaxial fabric 111 yards 100 m Resin Epoxy, total 34 gallons 136 liters

[@aclures101.]

Congratulations i really like it. Is anyway to buy the plans for construction???😊

[@drumminsonlive9199]

Good music nice boat...

[@pedropqdt6686]

Parabéns amigo ABS. Rio de Janeiro BR.

[@BruceLee-xp5fc]

That would Be my dream Boat if it was made of full fiberglass 😍

[@ricochetrabbit4618]

so beautiful...

[@patrickpatrick9132]

Awesome

[@gunlover1955]

Sweet Ride!

[@andrewvillanueva4222]

Wow you have awesome skills to build a boat like that. You could easily sale it. I wish l had your skills to build a boat.

[@alihho]

wow , i saw a captains shade in the middle of the frame 4:01

[@max7895]

Nice job ,,,,

[@Mike-iz9km]

Awesome!!!!

[@tititutu5489]

bravo..gud job

[@simonalkalay6870]

Pure Talent

[@russellesimonetta3835]

Nice water sled.

[@edhorsegolfer4784]

What? No fishing poles? JK, great job

[@SuperSlappy25]

That is impressive. looks to be above my skill level.

[@lv2mine]

Super wow!!! Curious how long this build took you you did a beautiful job thanks for sharing such a good documented build

[@jstread1012]

beautiful

[@thomasclay4480]

Looks a lot like the boat launch at radio island near Beaufort NC

[@ukabu26]

Super, l love your boat. Can you teach me how you made it?

[@chrishenry5945]

Awesome!

[@iCollabor8]

looks like there shouldnt be any problem finding some carpet for the boat interior - your workspace should engender neat work and dust suppression

[@acharles3374]

Total inspiration...what was the total cost?

[@JuniorSilva-kw1nd]

Hello friend Congratulations for the video I'm Brazilian and subscribed to your channel would you have the mold of these plants for me?

[@ronaldbitter5783]

be proud !!!!!!!!!

[@drchamp1902]

How much for the materials and parts to build something like this. Impressive

[@cfauvel]

exactly the kind of boat I'd want....how long did it take to do.

[@antonio821]

intreresting can i make you some question, i also want to build one...

[@boliviahosclimur9557]

very nice, it is a real ferrari. You can help me send me all the plans, with the stockings. I want to do it, I'm from Spain. Thank you

[@nurullahgerden3287]

I believe it hs been more than 2 years you have been cruising by this boat. Would you mind to share your opinions about the design please. Like handling, stability etc?

[@matthewforrest1107]

how is that non skid finish done. thanks

[@mrmidnight32]

How much do these cost and where do people get the plans for these amazing boats?

[@rgfick]

Very nice, Robert, well done! I'm curious where you found the back rest / rocket launcher on your leaning post? Or maybe you had it fabricated?

[@robertcummings2144]

I had all the alum. fabricated

[@capt.56]

This looks really beautiful. How much did it cost you to build?

[@zafran8482]

Awesome...where to buy boat plan??

[@dondonofrio621]

I am looking for the GT23 plans

[@abummmm]

How long did it take to finish.looks awesome

[@fariddje7194]

Great job would please sent the sketchesh i like to build it with aluminium

[@loickoenig2005]

Very Nice!! How many time do you put in this project?

[@chrisd1328]

Great Job. Beautiful Boat. I'm planning on building one of these not sure if I want to build the 23' or 25' version. Are you available to answer some questions?

[@robertcummings2144]

Sure, what do you want to know?

[@chrisd1328]

Thanks. Some construction questions: What brand of Epoxy did you use? Marine Plywood throughout, I'm assuming? Where did you get your plans for the hard T-Top? Did you get a final weight of the build? Operational: I couldn't tell what the hp of your Mercury was? GPH Burn and Top Speed with this engine? Are you happy with the ride and handling? If you were building it again, would you do anything different? Thanks in advance, Chris

[@andreabiggi9935]

wow..I think your boat is Amazing.. can I ask you what kind of antiskid have you used? Thank you

[@robertcummings2144]

I used Kiwi Grip

[@theamerican383]

Great job Robert.

[@khamalaya]

great

[@edvaldoeferreira3021]

nice boat. man how much is the projet???//

[@danieldeceuster1012]

Looks very good, well done. Did you build this boat with or without a plan? I'm thinking of building fisherboat myself, but I can't find a decent plan. Can you put me in the right direction?

[@ZacVaper]

Plans available at bateau.com

[@AG-kt4qe]

Was that the 1st time building a boat?