Our Wooden Boat Is Back Together | Part 3 of 3 | Huge DIY Hull Repair | Phil Bolger Idaho Design

[@The67wheelman]

With that big cabin roof I’d be running solar panels on it and electric out boards. Course batteries are heavy but you could put a troll motor up front as a makeshift bow thruster. I like it. Cool boat

[@babybluesbyphilbolger]

Yeah, maybe at some point it will make sense to switch over. hard to spend $ and have extra downtime while it works this well, and is efficient as it is (10mpg @ 15kts). It is an excellent candidate for electric power.

[@RexandKathie]

Happy that you have Baby Blues back in the water. We hope that the Birdwatcher that we built and you showed a shot of in this video has stewards as good as you and your family. Safe journeys and adventures.

[@babybluesbyphilbolger]

We hope the same for your beautiful Birdwatcher! We admire that boat so much, very nice job and pleasure to hear from you. Thanks for watching!

[@babybluesbyphilbolger]

We saw that come up for sale and tried to figure out how to get it but it was too far away, sheesh.

[@flindersmj]

"etched with the passage of time and the stories of its life"... I love that quote! Very nice Ryan and Erin.

[@babybluesbyphilbolger]

Thanks Dad.

[@Twelvestonestacking]

Hanging glass vertical...one of the MOST relevant vids produced! Goodonyas Andy!

[@babybluesbyphilbolger]

Are you sure you have the right video? Haha, Thanks for the comment!

[@babybluesbyphilbolger]

Oh I think I just got what you were saying! Haha, cheers.

[@Twelvestonestacking]

@babybluesbyphilbolger yeppers we ALL watch relevant vids...my IQ jumps 10 pts when something REALLY good is produced...you were watching one of my saved/archived vids from Andy?

[@Siskiyous6]

That feeling of caretaking is one I experienced repairing Tomboy

[@garygardens]

Excellent and well done! That was a big job but now you're all set for another 20+ years. Time to enjoy your efforts. Cheers!

[@babybluesbyphilbolger]

Thanks Gary.

[@lenwhatever4187]

excellent. I just finished my own project..... in the water anyway. A little smaller though at 8ft by 4 ;) I started it as a father son project years ago but he lost interest and so it sat. I found the "rubber dinghy" was too heavy, and too big. So I looked at the partly done plywood dinghy (at half the weight) and cut it in half added a bulkhead so both halves float. We now have a nested dinghy that fits our forward deck with room left to deal with anchoring. The little 3/4Hp motor pushes it just fine.... and it rows so much easier than the rubber one did. So another launch. Maybe we'll see you on the water if we get down south of the 49... so to speak.

[@jeffreylord8172]

I always admired Phil Bolgers' designs, they were just so unique, and they worked.

[@babybluesbyphilbolger]

That has been our experience all around. Thanks for watching.

[@jefflormans5441]

Very nicely done. Interesting to see how 'easy' (relatively) these ply box boats are to repair. Might be an idea to give the boat an annual going over with a wood moisture meter.

[@babybluesbyphilbolger]

I'm glad you found this valuable. The moisture meter is an excellent idea.

[@flyfishyfred8730]

Haha, loved the blooper. Really that is every good boat, not perfect and loved. I want to build a Minnesota now.

[@babybluesbyphilbolger]

Haha, thank you. A very candid moment from Ryan talking to himself. 😂 If you do a build, document it!

[@Siskiyous6]

Not sure which epoxy you are using, but Duckworks has RAKA, and I use it exclusively now.

[@PeaceProfit]

Great job of functional restoration, well done. Treehouse🌲Boat⛵️Works

[@babybluesbyphilbolger]

Thanks 👍

[@adamtedder1012]

Love this. Glad to see you do it. Im still on mine ive had a lot happen this past year but hope to have my one of a kind boat finished in 4mths.

[@babybluesbyphilbolger]

Watcha building?

[@adamtedder1012]

@@babybluesbyphilbolger I don't have a name for it. But I'd say it most resembles one of the Dutch power sloops with the small cabin up front. I'll look up a video and post it so you can get the general idea.

[@adamtedder1012]

@babybluesbyphilbolger here you go. Not this but my homemade version of this. Except electric powered. Hybrid. Electric motors which has propane gens to direct power the motors while charging the batteries back up. On just battery my smaller version went over 30miles easy on battery alone. But my son and I go out like you do with your family and camp. I'm in Florida and we go out to a lot of remote spots and remote islands. We decided we prefer a cabin now over a tent. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hH_LYX57mLKsrsUsi=8wFHC00JTj1pi5in

[@danpence4957]

Nice work Ryan! And a nicely made video. I hope to get to see this boat in person this summer.❤

[@babybluesbyphilbolger]

Dan. We got to get together somehow. We owe you a follow up letter. I think we have more stuff you will enjoy seeing.

[@stevenjordan6389]

Hi what is an estimated cost to build a boat like this one?Got a guess about man hours involved?

[@babybluesbyphilbolger]

I have a list from the original build, with the original build prices I will attach below. I have a document about the build and will try and locate it and post the content here. It might take me a few days. If you build one, please consider documenting it and putting it online. We would like to popularize this type of vessel. Here’s the list of materials and their original prices from the original document. You may be able to have ChatGPT update the prices: Bottom: 8 sheets of MDO 1/2" plywood @ $38 each = $304 Sides: 5 sheets of MDO 1/2" plywood @ $38 each = $190 Bottom runners: 2 pieces of 12 ft 2x4 D. Fir @ $10 each = $20 Chinelogs: 2 pieces of 16 ft 2x4 D. Fir @ $14 each = $28 Gunnels: 4 pieces of 16 ft 2x4 D. Fir @ $14 each = $56 Deck at stem: 1 piece of 1/4" Meranti @ $42 = $42 Duck tails: 1 piece of 1/4" Meranti @ $42 = $42 Cabin roof: 6 pieces of 1/8" Luan @ $10 each = $60 Windows: 60 SF of 1/4" Lexan @ $3 per SF = $180 Stiles + Rails: 100 BF of nice clear wood @ $2 per BF = $200 Glue: 1 LS Raka? @ $250 = $250 Paint: 2 gallons of oil paint @ $40 each = $80 Motor: 1 used 10hp motor @ $1,000 = $1,000 Steering: 1 LS Wild Guess @ $300 = $300 Cabin floor: 4 pieces of AC plywood @ $22 each = $88 Other: Miscellaneous costs = $500 Total Cost: $3,340

[@babybluesbyphilbolger]

Steven, If you check the community page, I have included a newsletter documenting the build. If you decide to build one please consider documenting it online. We will also be making a video showing what we would change if we were having a new one built. Best!

[@airlandsea]

Seems there are a lot of us out here working on plywood\fiberglass projects and in particular, boats. I am hoping to build a Zeiger Triloboat one of these days. But right now I'm working on a camper to develop my woodworking and fiberglass skills. Just did my first large layup on the roof. I love this little boat and wonder if it might be a better choice. One day at a time. I am from the Puget Sound area and I love this boat. Hope to see you out there some day.

[@babybluesbyphilbolger]

Triloboats are fantastic. We are very friendly with Dave and Anke. Have you seen the MUSTELID? They did a fantastic special for small boat magazine. They evidently are working on a larger version of that now. I cant wait to see it. I just finished their excellent book "Sailing In Place". I highly recommend it. If you see us please come and say Hi!

[@airlandsea]

@@babybluesbyphilbolger I have seen MUSTELID but I'm a huge fan of the Triloboat and plan to make a 8'x32' version. But I won't be sailing. I hope to have an all electric boat when it is said and done. My dream would be to do the Great Loop some day on sunpower.

[@richstiner7404]

Chelanigans comments are turned off, couldn't respond there. Chelan water is low and cold in June, but the air is nice. Chelan is a dock lake, not many places to beach and camp. We stopped going to Chelan and moved our summer vacation boating to Lake Roosevelt. Getting in the water too soon (seasonally and mileage wise) will put you in cold and desolate waters. Lincoln, WA is our launch point AFTER the 4th of July. Haystack Rock and Hawke Creek are frequently missed by newcomers, which is a shame. The warmer water is up the Spokane arm if you travel any distance. All points north of the confluence have colder water, but plenty to see from the boat. It gets hot in the day, though - we have to swim a lot to keep cool (anchor nose facing south, stern tied to beach when possible). That's why we avoid the cold water.

[@babybluesbyphilbolger]

Thanks for the message, and for telling us the comments where off! They appear to be fixed now. We absolutely plan on checking out lake Roosevelt next year. Thanks for the useful information!

[@Twelvestonestacking]

After having worked with peel ply...what is your assessment?

[@babybluesbyphilbolger]

Very very handy for protecting while cure, especially when working outside. Great for when you know you're going to add additional layers. Probably unnecessary for a lot of the repairs we do. What you think?

[@Twelvestonestacking]

@babybluesbyphilbolger yeah my assessment is ...extra step for not much benefit to offset time and costs! Just one mans opinion!!!

[@TC2020-w8u]

Cool boat but out in The puget sound..... Not in a flat botto.. be careful

[@beauxgaloo9621]

Thank goodness Trump is at the helm again