Building the 23’ V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 21: Side planking

With our V-Bottom flipped over upside right, it’s time to finish the planking. You remember we put the first two planks on when we were springing the boat together. We’ve got four more planks to go, two on the starboard side and two the port. The planks have already been fit together on the floor before we started so there’s no fitting needed at this point, they just need to be lifted into position and screwed onto the frames. We also add some polysulfide to the edges of the frames to act as a bedding compound before fastening the down. We’re using flat head bronze screws and putting three screws in each frame and a few more at the stem and transom. Stay tuned for our next episode, cutting the shear!!
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[@TgWags69]

So many design details wrought by experience. It's a real treasure to have you talk through your thoughts as you build to document just a fraction of your knowledge. This kind of knowledge takes several lifetimes to learn and it's good you have the opportunity to pass it on.

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I’m a simple man. I check in with YT as I prepare for bed most nights, and tonight I scrolled through an above average amount of BS but then I see this posting. I wish I could convey, Lou, how much I appreciate you. You remind me of my own grandad. You are a national treasure and there are so many folks like me that just adore and appreciate these postings. ✌️🇺🇸❤️

[@chrisholmquist7725]

I simply can't wait to see Lou driving this boat!

[@terrulian]

Always makes my day better when I see Lou has uploaded a video. I am certain I have never watched any one of them without learning something wonderful. Thanks, Lou!

[@kuma9069]

That lovely craft has deep soul. Just shines. Thank you for sharing. She's a darling 🧜‍♀️

[@markpalmer5311]

It will be “Shear Beauty!” I’m seeing myself slaying the walleye in a big Canadian Shield lake. Totally agree on tiller steering, so much easier to figure out your drift and back trolling with that beautiful transom would be a dream.

[@marktompkins8519]

Hey, I live in the 'shield'. What lake?

[@markpalmer5311]

@@marktompkins8519 we fish Wapikaimaski, close to Sesaganaga.

[@ZenWithKen]

That one beautiful wood lined hole in the water! Thanks for sharing!

[@mattevans-koch9353]

For an 18' boat, this looks huge when Lou is standing in it and leaning against the transom. With the top planks on, even without the sheer cut, this is a beauty. Thank you Lou for the videos.

[@superwag634]

That’s because it’s a 23 foot boat 😬

[@mattevans-koch9353]

@@superwag634 Yeah, forgot this is not the 18' he built previously. Thanks for the correction.

[@o.h.w.6638]

Holy cow Lou. The tip on cutting the transom flush is pure gold. I’ve chomped through before but couldn’t figure out why it wouldn’t stay straight. When you explain it makes perfect sense.

[@mazdarx7887]

That one would make a nice plug for a fiberglass working boat, even a nice little weekend cabin cruiser. Put a bracket on the back and hang a couple a 60 to 100hp yamahas on the back. Nice shape to her, should ride the water nicely

[@dathaniel9403]

I want someone to love me like Louis loves his electric plane. Excellent video, seeing the notification that you've released another video is one of the highlights of my week! This is a beautiful boat already, and I can't wait to see how it shapes up as you put all of the finishing touches on it. Especially looking forward to how you're going to cut the shear! You always have a great eye for that.

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Ha! That's geat!

[@seancarlin8563]

Great video guys. I really liked the commentary on the process and thoughts on what is going to happen in the future. And yes, it is a beautiful boat already! Thanks for all the videos.

[@tomtruesdale6901]

She has very nice lines. Can't wait to see where you put the shear, I know it will look perfect.

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As much as your old school traditional skills are amazing even mesmerising to view the improvements in cordless tooling is one of my few appreciations of technology

[@jz9985]

Thanks Lou, regardless of the tools you use it's the depth of your shipwright skills which determines the outcome. Joe

[@trep53]

One heck of a nice work boat. Can’t wait to see all of the finishing touches you add.

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Nothing is better than confident anticipation! Lou, kudos! 😎

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..."you could put TWO 250hp motors on it!" :) NOW we're talkin'!! :D Seriously though, OMG yes, she is gorgeous! For as long as I have been watching you guys I have done so with a boat in my head, just like Lou had one in his. It's amazing to see him see his boat becoming real. Likewise, I can't wait 'til we get to see him cruising it.

[@michaelhawkins1173]

It's beautiful Louis as are your videos and all that you do to create the best possible. Just terrific. Thank you.

[@GPDIY]

I am thoroughly enjoying this build series! Thank you very much for sharing your adventure with us.

[@keithlightminder3005]

Long planks gently following the frames so subtly, beautiful!

[@Lanxe]

She looks magic Lou. Thanks for another video!

[@Guenther-Eichinger]

Great video and his enthusiasm is just 😍👏🏻

[@ronwatson4902]

You're really covering some ground since the rollover. That is one fine looking boat that anyone would be proud of. I like all the thought and detail you put into your boats You don't miss a thing..Thank you Lou. This build will be unforgettable!

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Thanks Ron!

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If I could afford it you'd be building another one as we speak. That's the most beautiful boat I've ever seen. Whether you say it or not as well. Just imagine Striper fishing out of such a magnificent craft?! Incredible!

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Thanks Dwayne

[@boooshes]

Nice work. Your enthusiasm is wonderful.

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Thank you very much!

[@barney2001]

What a wonderful boat. I can imagine running it from the stern. I agree with you about slotted bronze screws but I have found I prefer square drive (Robertson) ones. They are very common in Canada. I understand the ease of repair with slotted but I build and don't repair so there ya be. I agree, even in fresh water, good galvanized beats stainless.

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Awesome. Jo, you're so fizzing its fantastic!

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I anticipate and enjoy each episode. Thanks for sharing with us, it's really great.

[@tsmith235]

Everything you build this beautiful well-thought-out well constructed.

[@deanraf]

It is great to see you so enthusiastic!

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What I love about your videos Lou is not just your knowledge and skills in the trade but what shines through even more is your multi tips and tricks that you share generously with us mere mortals that only a true master shipwright like yourself has in his tool box so to speak.

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I appreciate that, we're always looking to share our experience, still working, I learn something new every day!

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Your welcome Lou I hear ya and agree wholeheartedly, We are always learning considering we aren't a know it all . cheers budd. @@TipsfromaShipwrightvideos

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So nice to hear simple teaching from experience.

[@frank64409]

I was a boat coxswain in the Navy. There was nothing I enjoyed more than running my boat. You are 100% right Lou. 55 feet of a boat with twin screws, you could do tricks.

[@raytheron]

Lou, you have created a thing of great beauty. I love her lines; they really please the eye.

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Nice little row boat, lol !! She will be really pretty when she gets all of her makeup/paint put on !

[@analogtom]

Love your work and how you teach. Thank you.

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I always enjoy watching your content.

[@martuni1539]

What a stunning looking boat. The lines already are beautiful I can’t wait to see it completed and in the water it’s a real piece of work

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Us too!

[@davejohnson9959]

Good to see you back so soon after the last episode, Lou.

[@patriciamay638]

Beautiful work

[@jimschnars2866]

Another great video of a beautiful work !! Thanks

[@larss592]

Huge fan of tillers over wheels. Wheels are convenient and pretty but with a tiller you can feel the balance of boat. This is much more evident when sailing. I brought a friend out on a 27' with a tiller for his first time sailing. Once he felt the tiller and got comfortable he had a blast.

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Agreed!

[@SMKreitzer1968]

Lou, that is an awesome job!

[@toddplenda5569]

Absolutely beautiful boat

[@pavelow235]

Looks good Shipwright.

[@mmanut]

Leave the shear alone, it's perfect ‼️ I like the deep floor on the boat‼️⚓ Vinny 🇺🇸

[@EveryName_I_ThinkOfIsTaken]

Something oddly gratifying as an observer seeing it go together, can’t wait to see it finished

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Yahoo, seems like we are back to normal. Nice work.

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Any regular viewers, just try to count all the five dollar tricks you've learned here over the last few years. These videos really should be archived in the Congressional library and the Smithsonian. Some day this knowledge will be a thing of the past and we need to save it.

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Just love it! Thanks Lou!!

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Every episode is amazing, these videos are timeless treasures. These boats will be like masterpieces to be protected for all time, hopefully used continuously.

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We hope so!

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@@TipsfromaShipwrightvideos me llamo Rafael soy de Cuba mi respeto para su talento me gusta ese trabajo aunque en Cuba es proivido

[@cyclesingsleep]

It is beautiful!!! Thank you, Lou : )

[@oldwillie313]

Looks really good!

[@SaintCoemgen]

That is a beautiful boat. Not just or merely a beautiful skiff, which it certainly is. But I up class it to a beautiful boat of any type.

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Awesome work !!!!

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Looks amazing!

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I can't wait for the next video!

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“It’s not beautiful cause I say so, it just is!” Fantastic

[@jimwood6794]

Thanks Lou, very nice.. My best for you and yours. Jim

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Same to you!

[@kittonsmitton]

What beautiful lines, she's a beauty!

[@gregoryraven3213]

That’s awesome Lou

[@colemadad]

Liking this boat.

[@lazarus1313]

I believe you , it looks awesome

[@vagabondroller]

Beautiful boat

[@CrimeVid]

The ideal work for battery tools, and yes a slotted screw with a proper tapered shank in bronze is a boat screw ! I wonder if you can still get the huge stanchion screws we used to see ? Please don’t cut her down too far Louis !

[@danbennett9328]

I'm sure he'll cap the sheers with some kind of beam over the top of the planks

[@davidhall1779]

looking awesome.

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[@danielguilbeau5403]

Excellent travail 👍👍👍👍

[@rbnhd1976]

Thanks Lou, looking forward to see you ripping in this one

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You and me both!

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Well done good job !

[@konaok1]

This is a Beautiful boat

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starting to love the boats you build as they have character,I'm used to Ali boats.

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So awesome . Wish I could be there and buy it .

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I have watched this channel so many times, I swear I can build this boat in my sleep! Time will tell :)

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Keep watching! And keep dreaming!

[@Pushyhog]

thank lou, wow!

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Love this.

[@chadbaker712]

Your an incredible guy

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such a great treasure to have your knowledge and craft with others i follow all your builds it makes me think of my grandpa who passed from cancer he was also a master at his craft and i am looking forward to seeing this finished it is a true art watching u craft these boats

[@osayiner]

upppsss, it is hell of a boat; more than a skiff.

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Beautiful

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Nice job excellent work 👍

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Thanks 👍

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Master! Regards and best wishes from Chile.

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Thanks Bart! We hope to be back someday!

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I can’t wait to see it in the water ;)))

[@CotyWK]

I would love a build series on making a model for one of these boats one day.

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Your awesome.Thanks.

[@daviddickmeyer5231]

Let’s see…. Where to cut that shear???? I can’t wait to see!

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Beautiful. I wondered what was happening with you and the V-bottom. Seems KZbin reset the notification bell. I've got a little catching up to do. Just a few videos behind. It'll begun watching 3 or 4 in row. 👍

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Looking good

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nothing like a good sharp hand saw

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Massive, nice.

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Good skill

[@hesterdekoninck]

She has such elegant lines. So curious how she will handle, imagine it will be smooth...

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That is one wide boat. Will this Boat handle Big Waves? I grew up on Lake Erie the western Side love you work and the input you give Us.

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Has there ever been anyone who loves electric planes as much as this man?

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I doubt it!

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Молодец мужик! Трудяга!

[@robinhodgkinson]

I'll take a Robertson screw anytime over any other style myself. They don't cam out like Phillips or slip sideways like a straight slot since they're self aligning, and are readily available in any metal or gauge in my neck of the woods. However they're not as pretty or traditional as perhaps a straight slot when it comes to attaching fittings etc.

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Send me bronze one ;)

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K maravilla te felicito

[@AertPietersz]

People are going to be ringing Ken Felton off the hook

[@nahte123]

Poor Ken, getting doxxed at 10:09. The the boat is really shaping up, though!