Pacific Skiffs! I Built my own fishing boat! The Seneca Power Dory

[@vincepearce1]

Congratulations beautiful build . Sad to hear of Jeff passing away , I watched a lot of his videos over the years

[@pakde8002]

It's a shame Jeff's website has been taken down. I'm glad I downloaded a lot of his study plans and other free materials from his website. Congratulations on a great build. I'm also going to build the Seneca because I have to launch from the surf here in Indonesia. No boat ramps. Edit: I know a lot of builders are going to be disappointed about Jeff Spira passing and his website deactivated but there's a great channel on KZbin called World Boat Skiff. He's got an excellent tutorial for building a 17' flat bottom skiff very similar to Jeff's Pacific Power Dory and he's also selling plans. I've got a couple episodes in my playlist if anyone wants to check it out.

[@dksucharda]

His passing is Sad and it is a shame the website is down; so disappointed. 😢 thanks for the recommendation for an alternate source of information!

[@Captkid1]

Yes, Jeff’s passing was very sad. While building two of his boat designs, I had the opportunity to email him back and forth. He seemed to be passionate about his boat designs and helping people build their own boats. I jokingly said we should have a club those who built Jeff’s boats. I think there is a lot of us. Some, like me have built more than one. I haven’t found anyone that built one of Jeff’s boats that didn’t like their boat after building it. I love the low power requirement of mine. Again, great boat & nice video.

[@alpineflier9961]

Bringing a boat to life is a special experience. I enjoyed watching.

[@robertrutter4056]

I liked your color combo with the stained wood. Just the right length video. Very nice job.

[@rafsnale]

Great build! I build the Hudson skiff, i wasnt aware of him passing. Send and email couple of months ago and didnt get an answer. About yout build, i did mine with that same flooring, and after some fishing trips I change it to a plywood blind floor.

[@richatkinson92]

Nice work!

[@JamesJones-cx5pk]

That's beautiful building your own steady boat. With the money you saved, a little 15-25 4 stroke would be well worth the quietness.

[@coldspring624]

It is wise to choose a design developed over time in the water you fish .Sweet little dory you built.

[@pacific_cliffs2363]

Thanks!

[@jpomalay3367]

this is an amazing work ,and really appreciate your sharing ,thanks again lets keep jeff Spira legacy alive me too ,im about to build a boat from his plans soon

[@MartinHouston]

Great job on the dory, sorry to hear about Jeff. I have always been a fan of his designs & have recommended them to many. They will always be with us. Now you have a beautiful power dory you can get much enjoyment from. So good to see these builds. Congratulations.

[@pacific_cliffs2363]

Thanks sir! I saw your amazing build, I’m working on another spira design of similar size. RIP Jeff Spira.

[@camaro6810]

Wow beautiful boat man, I hope you build another and document it, thanks

[@j694726]

That video was awesome sir! Probably 1% not even have ever built a boat! Nice job and well done

[@pacific_cliffs2363]

Thanks man! Very true bro

[@bbur75]

​do you have the royal blue paint specs you used? Or which brand ? Where to get that color?

[@cepaasch]

Nice build!!! I was unaware of Jeff Spiras passing. I was looking at several of his boats, possibly to combine two sets of plans to come up with a unique boat. I ended up buying an old boat to restore so maybe some other day I will build a Spira.

[@pakde8002]

Check out World Boat Skiff on KZbin. Complete multi-episode tutorial for building a skiff and plans are available.

[@stevenperri9506]

Well done. Nice looking boat!

[@Tacklewhacker]

Great build my man. Keep up the great work!!!

[@bbur75]

Good job ! You really worked hard on this ! Looks great

[@jimmyjones9257]

What a beauty skiff. Good job

[@terrykleier5068]

Nice job…Jeff is smiling

[@kevinchamberlain190t]

Very impressive build and video. This will definitely inspire a lot of people to work hard and reach for their goals. I'll say hello if I see you on the water sometime.

[@pacific_cliffs2363]

Thanks man! I’ll see you out there on the water!

[@vernonbell1628]

Great looking boat!! Nice Work! Thank you for the video.

[@N3N3_G]

This is so awesome! Great job!

[@mattevans-koch9353]

Thank you for sharing this build. You did a very nice job. I am planning on building one of Jeff's Alaskan Dory. Hope I can do as well as you did. I am sure Jeff is looking down and smiling at how well you built to his design. Sorry he is gone. Good luck fishing.

[@pacific_cliffs2363]

Thanks man! I’m sure it will turn out great!

[@hookedup9424]

Good job brother that was awesome

[@ClayLoyd]

Great job!!!

[@Captkid1]

Nice video. Great boat.

[@rhoanedward3884]

i love this bro grate vid. need a boat just like that

[@jimmyghersi]

Great job on a great boat!

[@pacific_cliffs2363]

Thanks!

[@ianschroth6575]

Awesome build! I'm super bummed that Jeff is no longer with us. After looking at his designs for years, I was about to buy a couple of his plans this week. (Dory, V hull and I think it was called the Mission Bay? the little ski boat.) I have the summer off and tools collected for a build to start. Oh well, I'll look for some other plans. Hope you enjoy your boat for years to come.

[@pacific_cliffs2363]

Definitely, I wanted to buy plans for a panga in the 20’ range, I was a week too late… thanks for the compliment!

[@fishingbear5538]

@@pacific_cliffs2363 I have Veracruz Panga 18 and Californian 20'. But it might be Tiburon Panga 21' you were looking for

[@jimmyjones9257]

Same here was about to buy plans. Maybe plans will be available again soon.

[@pakde8002]

I believe the Mission Bay is actually a little stitch and glue skiff. I'm in the same boat (or rather not in the boat) because when I finally got ready to order I saw the website was closed. But I've studied enough that I think I can get by with the study plans alone. Thank goodness I downloaded a few while they were available.

[@pakde8002]

@@fishingbear5538 the Tiburon is an awesome boat.

[@25ybot]

Iam from a small to in Sask Canada I to built my first skiff and same as you I messed up a couple times nothing I couldnt hide lol planning on building a bigger better one love your new skiff awesome.

[@pacific_cliffs2363]

Thanks! Same here I’m thinking either a great Alaskan skiff or a tolman skiff for my next build

[@dennishillman6205]

Great job! thanks for sharing!

[@Realitycheck-mqt]

Good job brother

[@benhawke7231]

Nooooooooooooo!! I watched all his videos. Now I feel I have to build one of his designs in his honor. 🤘🥃🤘🇺🇸😢

[@tactitard7645]

Man that looks great

[@dgrajeda]

This is awesome! Congratulations!

[@pacific_cliffs2363]

Thanks!

[@donanderson9872]

Respect and admiration!

[@pacific_cliffs2363]

Thanks Man!

[@markgillespie6440]

Great build....so sad to hear that the world lost Jeff Spira. I purchased a set of his 17 tillamook plans...but haven't started building yet.....man....I know Jeff was a big inspiration for me to try and build a boat...I am sure 1000s of DIY builders were given the confidence by Jeff to take the plunge.... If you ever find a way to buy additional plans , please post....god bless

[@pacific_cliffs2363]

Thanks again mark! I’m working on starting a 20 foot tolman skiff, I’m definitely going to film the build in more detail

[@DGotti-jy9go]

Круто вийшло!! Дякую!!)))👍👍

[@dewilm78____47]

Great job! 👍🏻

[@pacific_cliffs2363]

Thanks!

[@ANT.LEEEEE]

Nice build and colors! I was in the same "boat" as you thinking about kayaks or some kind of small vessel too but I think I'm going the porta-bote 14' route. Wish I had the skills to build one like you! Cheers

[@pacific_cliffs2363]

Thanks bro! I hear a lot of good things about the porta-boats, I was considering those too!

[@tamaralee4108]

Nice job on this! Also, my first boat fiberglass job looked pretty much like yours. Like you said, I learned a lot from it.

[@pacific_cliffs2363]

Thanks! the next one will be better!

[@serkancankurtaran6659]

Very nice jump on the boat I was planning to build the same design with my son as a father and son project but sadly I learned just passed away and plans are no longer available I was wondering if you still have your plans and will you willing to share I live in Myrtle Beach South Carolina I also like to know what do you think about the boat how is it handle thank you for your time hope to hear from you soon

[@74052]

Nice… where are u located… I built two of Jeff’s boats. The one I have now is the Garvey Dory 16 feet.

[@georgemagoo]

Great video. I'm interested in build the same boat but cannot find plans anywhere. Do you still have access to plans?

[@JenkinsBoatWorks]

great video. congrats!

[@pacific_cliffs2363]

Thanks man!

[@raymercado3650]

Great build on the Boat. How many people does it carry? Hp?👍

[@joshuadunn882]

Do you still have the plans by any chance? Would love to build one of his plans. I bought a different set for a rowing dory but didn't get around to buying one of his powered boats

[@carryon5163]

Where can I get a set of those dory plans? Mr. Spiras website is down.

[@jf8468]

Now you can stay past 3! Fish during dusk

[@pacific_cliffs2363]

Planning on it bro!

[@dkroen17]

Beautiful build! How big of motor? What made you decide on this model?

[@pacific_cliffs2363]

Thanks! I have a 6hp but I’m looking for a 15hp for it to get it moving a little faster. I decided on this model mainly due to storage, but now I’m regretting the size. I’m building a bigger boat to get me out deeper in the ocean. The Seneca is great but I wouldn’t take it too far out.

[@alexjackson858]

These boats are pretty cool. I have a 20' Pacific style dory I picked up. Has a 25hp inside an engine well, rather than hanging off the transom. It's an excellent fishing/crabbing boat. I need to repaint the exterior though, what kind of paint did you use?

[@pacific_cliffs2363]

@@alexjackson858 They're pretty awesome! The manual I got from Jeff spira has a few recommendations, he has a video on youtube about paint for boats, very informative. After watching his video and reading the manual I ended up using a rustoleum oil based enamel paint from Home Depot.

[@alexjackson858]

Thanks for the tip!

[@randmorf]

cool

[@troytrujillo1350]

Nice boat I was going to order some plans last month. Do you know if he plans are available still? Seems like the website is gone

[@pacific_cliffs2363]

Thanks! Unfortunately the plans aren’t available at this time, there’s a boat builders group on Facebook that was created by Jeff Spira, I think a few of the family members might be on it, you can join the group and message them, maybe they can work something out.

[@luburan1973]

a year to build? Part time?

[@EduardoJimenez-rk8nw]

👍👍

[@MikaeleIosefa714]

Beautiful build. What motor are you running with it?

[@pacific_cliffs2363]

Thanks man! Currently I have a 6hp Evinrude, I’m saving up for a 15hp to get it moving faster than 7mph

[@MikaeleIosefa714]

@@pacific_cliffs2363 cool. i have the same issue with my livingston. I have a 6hp but saving for a 9.9. like you i was only getting up to 7 - 8 miles an hr. Motors are so damn expensive! haha. Good luck out there.

[@JeffreyDRein]

he passed away, Spira? he didn't see that old.

[@mohamed-ld8jh]

Hi It is very nice video. I was planning to bay hudson model plan of 15 feeti this week. But i couldn't open the site, and i heard about jeff. Dose any one now how to contact his relative?

[@pacific_cliffs2363]

Hi Mohamed, if I remember correctly the email was [e-mail] but theres also a boat builders facebook group that Jeff spira ran, I believe some of his family members are on it. thanks!

[@mohamed-ld8jh]

@@pacific_cliffs2363 Thanks xliffs for ur reply. I tried the email but it seems ot working neither the spira site. I send massage to one of his friends.

[@mohamed-ld8jh]

Good day @pacific_cliffs Good day, Since i can't open spira site Is it posible to have a copy of the plans for this boat , if yes just let me know how much to pay.?

[@pakde8002]

@@mohamed-ld8jh his plans are still under copyright. You would need to contact Jeff's estate or whoever is handling disposition of his business. There are lots of other boat plans available from other people.

[@paulbriggs3072]

So you built the boat just for the halibut?

[@pacific_cliffs2363]

Pretty much lol

[@rhoanedward3884]

hook a brother up on the plans