Plywood Boat Build - Start to Finish

[@robinwarga9]

Thanks for making a good diy video. You have inspired a 73 year old in Thailand to follow. Happy sailing

[@mattivirta]

im 65 Y old retiree in Thailand but i not have near any lake or no sea , near sea beach have 1000 Km far. interesting build but no lake near anywere not need boat.

[@โชคธนอุปถัมภ์]

I build one in Thailand

[@TheRealDill93]

Holy shit. They have internet in Thailand

[@viktorbek5098]

Well ... you got me at the end ... " if you actually watched this entire video than you might actually be crazy enough to build your own...." thank you for sharing :)

[@GravityPancake]

I love how you added action clips between chapters to give a break to the well narrated time lapse

[@julianharms4109]

What a great thing to have achieved! In dinghy racing we would add a strap (like car seat belt) very securely attached along the bottom of the boat to hook our feet under. These are ‘hiking’ or ‘toe’straps, and help you to lean your weight further out to keep the boat upright. We also use a tiller extension attached to the end of the tiller by a universal joint (best kind are flexible plastic). it takes a little getting used to but this would really help get your weight in the right place. Kudos for kite surfing - you obviously know waves better than me. Your friend looks a bit unsure though!

[@joebauers3746]

He also did a great job nearly knocking his dog out or killing him in the capsize test at thirty six thirty four.

[@georgecockfield436]

I was just about to say add hiking straps and a tiller extension lol

[@moaerdo1357]

Yeah same I was also thinking about a vang system

[@raymondo162]

wearing absolutely NO LIFE VEST - setting a bad BAD example. FOOLS

[@laurencevanhelsuwe3052]

One of the top 100 best videos on YT.. absolutely superb.

[@ajhomesllc8012]

The best how to video on you tube on building a boat. Thank you!

[@brucec7877]

I did watch the entire video: Superb presentation, organization, workmanship, and so entertaining! I helped my Dad build a similar boat 50 years ago, with similar passion, experience, and results. Thanks x 1,000,000

[@HANDIY]

Nice! My Dad also built a boat. Its a lot of fun. Cheers!

[@drstevenrey]

Totally hilarious how the dog moves around the work shop. So cute.

[@ro4317]

So much fun watching this. I've been sailing for 57 years. In 1968 I build a little 8' hydroplane with plywood, fiberglass and epoxy. Mine was simple and not nearly as well done as your boat. If I were younger now and not set to sell our house within the next few years, I'd love to build the same one that you completed here. I sail now, with my grandson mostly, at a sailing club on a city lake on a 22.5' Pearson Ensign keel boat. WELL DONE. Watching you in the surf is sure fun, but I would probably chicken out.

[@kerempiskin3325]

This is the most impressive garage build I've ever seen in Yotube.

[@theovannieuwenhuizen5756]

Such passion and perseverance! Loved every second of the build. Big compliments on how well you've balanced voice-over and music!

[@PowerOfOne-u4h]

Kite surfing that boat looked like lots of fun. Great build.

[@andydunn5673]

Me too and getting older and wondering?

[@davidchristensen6908]

My brother built an 8 foot sailboat when he was 15 or 16. We built it in the basement of our house. We worked on it from October to March. Ended up making the dagger board larger and the water coming out of the dagger board hold was a surprise. We were luck to have a dad that was willing to help when we were stuck. Nice boat you made it really flies. Everyone needs to sail in a small sailboat. How you sit so low to the water and with the wind blowing your off it is just a different perspective you never seen before. Be safe and good luck

[@kevinlytle6215]

Well done! The method was clearly presented. I am sure some could find issues here and there but for the many tasks and choices you had to make I think you showed the viewers a path to building that yielded a truly capable boat without the need for absolute perfection in every detail but also where you felt the extra attention was needed. That was the lesson I took from this. Thank you!

[@juanignaciomilanese1479]

I started watching the video thinking "well, that would be a nice to do if I finally move back to Cabarete", then I saw the master of the ocean t-shirt and yep, everything makes sense. Great work there! congratulations

[@blahahtheelder4343]

I'm a sailor ,(40' beneteau oceanis), who has been tired of his inflatable hard bottom dinghy for some time. I've often pondered making a sailing dinghy as a replacement. I found you video b inspiring, informative, and fun to watch. Great editing and directing. I know from experience how much work went into just making the video not to mention the behind the scenes work on the boat. Well done !

[@hatman4818]

Is a 40 footer big enough for a dinghy like this?

[@daanbos5918]

That’s gotta be the best diy builder I’ve ever seen

[@racketyjack]

This just came up in my feed. I hope you still have and enjoy your boat. I enjoyed the video, and yes, I watched the entire thing, it was a pleasure.

[@SonsuzOlaslk]

This is very inspiring. Thanks for uploading. I've started to question myself if I can build something like this. Just started to learn how to sail at the age of 42 and now dreaming about this =)

[@tomarmstrong1281]

Full kudos. I hope that that the future will bring a social wage and community workshops where youth can use their energy and creativity on similar projects. The possibilities and the benefits are endless.

[@craigmonteforte1478]

I’ve owned17 or 18Boats so far and i’m a retired professionalWoodworker this little boat is a damn good looking boat because of the “Lines “ of the design and overall shape i watch KZbin for entertainment and ideas and i like this one quite a bit as the boat you built would also be a excellent Dinghy for a bigger Vessel to Pull or put onto David’s those compartments or watertight areas would be a great place to put Floatation Foam to give the boat a little extra safety in the event of swamping etc BTW Dagger board single Sail Boats are lots of Fun they are also a fantastic way to,learn the basics of Sailing i used one to teach my children and i explained that if they can Sail the 8 footer they would be capable of Sailing almost any boat i’ve lost count on how many times i’ve crossed the Gulfstream over the years on boats going and returning from the Bahamas to Florida where i also lived for many years Oh BTW the Skeg is actually designed to act as a Keel,or Counter balance to the force the wind applies at the Sail without one the boat would just get blown accross the top of the water in what ever direction the Wind is blowing the Skeg allows you have controll of the boat in any direction but most importantly Tacking so you are capable of Sailing into the Wind i do want to add for a first timer using Fiberglass and Epoxy you did a nice job Fairing the hull folks might give you Lip or grief about using House Paint but don’t pay them much attention it’s fine and works well i know a Gentleman with a Sailing Yaht he built in the 1970s and used Sears Exterior House paint instead of Marine i beleive he commissioned the boat in1972 and it still looked fine in the mid 90s having a good Boat Dog and good looking Lady or Crewmate as you said is essential for good Sailing you might be able to increase your Sail size a easy task if you buy a Industrial Walking Foot Sewing machine from Ebay they are a Chines Clone of the Consew machine that changed the Industry on Sailmaking and Upholstery it’s also the same design of Sailrite Machines with a lower price tag i’ve owned and used one for over 25 years and it still works fine i am not a Professional but just a Hobbyist at sewing Marine Projects for myself and freinds in the Marina plus occasional Automotive Interiors for my personal Vintage Sports Cars i collect and drive

[@DogeMultiverse]

rip english.

[@stevejackson4136]

Great job. I built a 16’ ski boat. I could not get the smile off my face. I know you are proud.

[@Jasper_Seven]

I watched until the end. You sir, are crazy and awesome. I wish you a long, happy and adventurous life!

[@Xz12h]

not only did you make a great boat, but you also made a great video showing how you built it. thank you

[@gentmartin]

Really enjoyed watching the whole process from start to finish. Another nudge to get me started. Thank you and best wishes

[@johanv4668]

very nice indeed, and with the kite is nice with lots of wind, impresive.

[@Itssmial_Ova]

Have you started yet friend? :P

[@raa6504]

Something about smiling just draws me in so much. Thank you for your beautiful project. I hope to learn how to sail

[@crwoodford]

Great video.... you are blessed with the patience of an angel.... well done. I totally enjoyed watching from start to finish. Col. UK.

[@tateyoder]

38:24 - the smiles on your faces are priceless! Awesome stuff, thank you for sharing

[@davenghiem364]

Whoah! I was wondering what happened after your folk's Wharram Catamaran adventure! That documentary you made of it is my inspiration building my boat as well. From a fellow New Jerseyan (Now in Maryland).

[@Diesel4242]

Nice! I’m glad that you left the gunwales unpainted. Looks great!

[@wes326]

These videos give me the confidence to attempt projects, that I probably shouldn't. Thanks for sharing.

[@araelthewise]

I'm in love with your cat 😍😍, now seriously, I Found your video very fun to watch, it's amazing see the boat taking form, it was inspiring, may ve some day I gather the courage to make one, I'm a novice in Woodworking , but now that I wachted your video the idea got stuck in My mind ☺️☺️

[@droussel7359]

I am indeed crazy enough and am currently building a boat! We have to stop during winter here in Quebec but eager to get going again. Congrats on the build, you leave in a wonderful place, must be a blast to sail over there!

[@benchapple1583]

I'm impressed. A guy with no tools and no woodworking skills successfully builds a dingy. You should know that I'm a cabinet maker so that is praise indeed. One thing that I would certainly have done is to fill those water tight compartments with foam. Having said that I don't know anything about boats but I do understand maths and physics.

[@Tingtvph9226]

Hope yesteryears i make a house boat for fishing and for all seasons also. Watching from philippibes until end with no skip adds.

[@SoCalGreenParty]

Just purchased Bolger's Cartopper plans from instant boats. My dad and I built this same kind of boat back in 94, and still have it in Texas. I'm building this one out here in San Diego to have fun in the bay.

[@davehayes8812]

Flipping fantastic. I suspect you will get years of joy out that boat. Keep it out of the sun!

[@davidsier4047]

Thank you guys for reinvigorating me, I am going down to my workshop to get back into my Jim young design 3.3 meter stitch and tape dingy. its been gathering dust for a few months.

[@firefn6945]

I don't normally leave comments. But well done my man. Awesome job. Your passion shows and you have a lovely boat to show for it.

[@themightyintercept6572]

In the eye of the builder... an old saying that still stands true... luv ya work, accurate with great mastery of the chemicals... well done...!! from an old boat builder... Txx

[@jdwilsun]

Congratulations. You have done an amazing job of building a delightful boat especially with no experience!

[@adrianpolley9419]

I thoroughly enjoyed that. I don't know how to sail, never tried, and probably never will and it's doubtful I'll ever make a boat, but I still watched the whole thing. Excellent, thanks for posting.

[@jedgepilbrow8833]

Brilliant achievement. Much more fun to be had from a small boat that you built yourself.

[@joelhuesby]

I'm inspired and just crazy enough to build my own boat...! Having floated many hundreds of miles in my old fiberglass drift boat on Pacific Northwest rivers, I know what I want and what I don't!... Thanks for a great video. I will also check out the links.

[@Schrimpieman]

13:50. I feel your challenge in cutting panels that fit just right. Suggestion: My method is to make a template out of stiff cardboard, or really thin plywood (common name: Door Skin, about 1/8" thick... or maybe 5mm). Then trace the template over your permanent panel. Making two panels may seem like double work, but the time saved with forming door skin makes up for it. Also, if a mistake is made, cheap doorskin is easy to replace compared to expensive ply. . Love your idea of making peanut butter epoxy with sawdust. Brilliant. I never thought of that !

[@HANDIY]

Thanks for the good tips!

[@majorpayne608]

Gunwale is pronounced as gunnel. An old english pronunciation that is used by sailors to this day. Nice boat! I liked the creative way you repurposed items to cut cost of the build.

[@greglenoir8363]

Your boat and this video are a testament to your sense of adventure and problem solving abilities. I really enjoyed watching you create. Cheers.

[@johnx9318]

Great video and great boat. Thanks for sharing. FYI - the word 'gunwhale' is an old English maritime word that is usually pronounced 'gunnel'.

[@therealericjackdaniels]

Watched all 38:30 of it and enjoyed every second. You did a very nice job on that boat and threw together this video production too. I appreciate the upload and learned a lot. Thank you.

[@swagwizard4376]

this is super impressive, and i know you mentioned it in the video, but please invest in some respiratory PPE, all of that sanding and fiberglass work is super dangerous for your lungs and can lead to lung cancer. one project shouldn't be to big of a deal, but for the future you really need to invest in a nice mask. PEE is something you can never spend to much on. I don't mean to devalue your work though, its super impressive and really cool!

[@michaelbevan3285]

excellent build and excellent video! Music was appropriate and not overwhelming the voiceover and the fun had by the crew is evident. Well played!

[@stevejackson4136]

Great job Sir! Having built a 16’ ski boat, the grin is hard to get off your face

[@TheMaineSurveyor]

Wow! This is so much better than I could have done. I haven't built a boat yet, but this video gave me a lot of ideas. Thanks for putting this documentary together.

[@rvdnagel1963]

I guess i will never build a boat but thank you for the interesting and enjoyable 39 minutes.

[@insanemainstream3633]

Lol I hear ya RonRon. Great video but I was exhausted at the end.

[@bless6952]

Lol

[@EricAlainDufresne]

Well done. Très beau petit voilier. Merci.

[@fatherguse9019]

$800.00 for a lifetime of memories .. likely some of the best money you will ever "invest" .. thanks for sharing your journey.

[@michaelreed9805]

Watched every second...yes I'm building my own. Great video! Thank you for sharing!

[@woodbark1008]

Scarf joints would have been nicer and a lot stronger but you already knew that ! Kudos to you and company for your successful build - There is nothing that beats that - CHEERS !!

[@sethbrown8912]

Great work!! The perseverance that you had was obviously fueled by your passion to be on the water. I appreciate your pursuit of safety and integrity. I hope you build another one and it's even better and easier!

[@dukedoker8899]

very nice little boat,super practical and you could always put a little trolling motor on her.Really enjoyed your video.

[@Darthbelal]

You did careful research on EXACTLY the kind of boat you wanted to build and put a ton on thought on HOW to build it. Then put the work in. You did real good on this one. The good editing, music and commentary made this rather long video very watchable. Nice work on your part, thanks for sharing...

[@HANDIY]

Thanks for the nice comment. Have a nice day!

[@35mmShowdown]

Inspiring- I just left my job and have been aching to get back into the woodworking/metalworking shop and/or haul out my old lathe and sell it to make some room in the garage- now I know what I'm gunna spend the proceeds on! 2 months of crafting and under a G for a solid couple's sailing dinghy is good numbers in my book.

[@johnmcinnes6644]

Sandpaper by the mile! LOL You'll have a lot of fun with your boat and I'll bet you're already making plans for your next one. Thanks for sharing.

[@gregbellows9956]

Wow, you did a great job, what a process. The dinghy looks fun to sail.

[@brianm9962]

What an amazing build and a beautiful sailing dinghy at the end. Your video is exceptionally well made and definitely inspiring. Thank you.

[@handmadeinportland4125]

I’ve never seen a boat build without clamps! Nicely done!

[@ItzTheCattman]

THIS is what the world needs more of now. Loved the video to no end. Enjoy!

[@nattyphysicist]

That thing is indestructible! Looks like it needs to be for those conditions 😀

[@SamSails]

What an amazing project, I would recommend making a tiller extension arm to make it easier to sail and be able to use it more efficiently

[@HANDIY]

Thanks for the tip!

[@Miata822]

What a great project. I have seen a number of boatbuilding projects online and IRL that were either incomplete or didn't sail well. It's an inspiration to see your project come to fruition with a boat that you actually sail hard and enjoy. That design planes wonderfully. I have had several fiberglass sailboats. All have been old and needed repair or modification. After a couple years off the water I am starting to get that feeling again.

[@RickRose]

Brings back both memories and inspiration. I built a Karl Stambaugh Windward 15 in my 20s, and I'm in my 50s now. I recently erected a cheap shelter in my backyard to store/restore that old boat. The Windward 15 was not built stitch-and-glue, but probably should have been. It was built with plywood bent over frames. I also used butt-joints rather than scarf joints, because I was young and impatient. True fact: Young and impatient trumps old and lazy every day. Congrats on a beautiful build, and thanks for sharing.

[@SerbanOprescu]

Pas mal du tout. Beaucoup d'effort et d'attention aux détails. Bon travail.

[@Theoriain1]

Fantastic video, really well done, especially adding the sailing in between the making process

[@Sean-tl5yl]

Was wonderful to watch your patience, dedication, creativity and precision! And what a wonderful, fun and versatile result. Great job!

[@_just_looking_thank_you]

Great video. Small note though: gunwale is pronounced /ˈɡənl/ -rhymes with funnel. It’s one of those odd nautical terms, like boatswain/bosun, /ˈbōsn/. This sort of pronunciation error is a mark of someone who’s learned from reading; one can hear them often on 𝘑𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘺!. I see it as something of a badge of honor. Good for you, young reader. - Had to finish this up the next day. Oh my, what a fun little boat you have there. Never have I seen a dinghy in the surf like that. What a blast. I so enjoyed watching you complete this project, and will look for more from your channel.

[@aloysiusjones3985]

I just cannot get my head around your aversion to a PFD, especially when flying the kite. Interesting build. I reckon a bowsprit to allow for a small jib might work, looks very flighty. 🇦🇺👍🍺

[@michaelbakker5314]

I love the shots of sailing in the surf. You build a fun sailingboat.

[@robertj.menter1178]

This is great, who is doing the music....really enjoyed!

[@peterwhite7252]

The way you use your boat in such full on fun way, I think some big scuppers in the transom with flappers or some system to let water out could be useful.👍 Great job .

[@HANDIY]

I agree, would love to find good bailing system. Not sure if this boat will ever have one. I'm considering building a double bottom boat for that specific reason.

[@HenrikLaurell]

A lot of work, but well worth it!! Looks great.

[@nichtverstehen2045]

first time i tried to build a sailboat i was like 12. it wasn't even an official optimist plan :) i had my own :)))) i didn't know anything about boat building let alone boat designing but i gave it a try. the project ran out of resources before it was completed :) i always enjoy watching people building boats because i have some experience and i know how it feels to build your own boat :) ps. i believe my family archives still have that boat plan.

[@roselyneleclerc332]

Hello from France , Great work, love the spirit of doing it yourself !!! BRAVO !!!

[@enildemday5294]

great adventure and achievement! My son wants to make his own boat know!

[@ranger2316]

Wow... cool project. I built a rowing dinghy-- Jimmy Skiff -- using the stitch and glue method. I well appreciate the mess fiberglass makes (ugh). That was a fun boat to make. I used a kit from a company up in Annapolis, MD called Chesapeake Light Craft. Good people to work with. Congratulations on your new boat and thanks for a well narrated and edited video.

[@bigmansapple]

Very cool! People who build stuff with their own hands have my fullest respect.

[@johncole5175]

This project and your determination gives me faith in your generation! Excellent work young man!

I watched out of breath. You did such a fun and hard job. You're on your way to being my inspiration. Thanks for sharing the build steps. Unfortunately, they no longer sell the technical documents of the boat as digital copies. It is very difficult for printouts to come to the country I am in. Greetings to the cute black cat and dog.

[@ericswild]

This was an excellent instructional video. Thank you...BTW... If you fill, with Styrofoam, the watertight containers it will assure never taking on water....just a tip. It does add a little weight. A trick I used with a Catamaran I restored.

[@vilmarsilvanosolis9324]

Awesome!. I watched the whole video.... All I can say is....Brilliant!

[@Ronnach16]

Brilliant build and video! Quality workmanship and a nice eye when making the boat your own. Modifications were strong and pleasing. Many thanks for the DIY inspiration and for bringing us along. Safe sailing. Cheers.

[@HANDIY]

Thanks a lot, I'm happy with it as well. Cheers!

[@wood4sheep]

Great boat build and video, thanks! I was thinking how much the background reminded me of Cabarete - and then I spotted the Master of the Ocean t-shirt! I need to get back to DR soon.

[@crforfreedom7407]

Well done! If you want to make really fast and accurate templates for custom sized panels, hot-glue tongue compressors together chained in series to the outline of the space to be paneled. It gets you really close! Some minor trimming and it fits right in!

[@cigan77]

Thank you so much for your sharing 😊

[@grassibruno]

1st time appreciating your videos!! Congratulations for the production, editing, soundtracks .. and specially for the content. Awesome !! 🍾🥂🚀

[@MegaReception1]

Thanks got some good pointers great video. One thing that rebar axel ain't gona last long. Greetings from Panamá

[@danielmierop662]

Watching your video was a pleasure. Thank you.

[@barryaskam7141]

I would love to see a wing sail on that boat, Loved the video.

[@sakrimates737]

I was looking for a boat making video and found your time lapse video today. I was really thankful. Then watched one bye one and finally here. It will be really useful for me. Thanks alot. Love from india.

[@GaryL3803]

Nice! Looks like a mini Windmill or super Opti - both originally plywood dinghys designed by Clark Mills and built by the thousands.

[@outdoorstudiose]

I love this video! Thank you for sharing your experience. I got super inspired to get a new project on board. Might not be a sail boat, but a canoe, but who knows!