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

[@GravityPancake]

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

[@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 :)

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@kerempiskin3325]

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

[@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.

[@theovannieuwenhuizen5756]

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

[@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.

[@drstevenrey]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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?

[@stevejackson4136]

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

[@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 ☺️☺️

[@daanbos5918]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@tateyoder]

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

[@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 =)

[@Xz12h]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@fatherguse9019]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@PowerOfOne-u4h]

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

[@andydunn5673]

Me too and getting older and wondering?

[@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

[@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!

[@_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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@cigan77]

Thank you so much for your sharing 😊

[@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.

[@Jasper_Seven]

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

[@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.

[@raa6504]

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

[@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.

[@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).

[@crwoodford]

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

[@marquardtbd]

So cool. I like the yoga mats. Another idea for foot surfaces is add clean play sand to your paint and mix well. I have never done a boat like this but I have done this to other walk surfaces and it works great and looks great. If anyone does this , add small amounts constantly mixing as you go. Most impressive job!!!

[@HANDIY]

I've thought about doing that, your solution grips well but its not very comfortable. The yoga mats grip but also cushion, im very happy with it. Thanks for the tip

[@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

[@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!

[@johncole5175]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@johnx9318]

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

[@CosminPanaete]

Thanks!

[@jdwilsun]

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

[@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.

[@jedgepilbrow8833]

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

[@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

[@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 !!

[@stevejackson4136]

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

[@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!

[@eastoforion]

one of the best stitch and glue builds i've ever seen! I would trim down the quarter knees into a rounded shape to take up less room, but the way you enclosed the bow section was excellent!

[@someotherdude]

... but why Gorilla Glue there? Shoulda used the same 2 part epoxy as on the rest of the boat. I can relate, I've built a stitch-and-glue kayak, glassed over.

[@HANDIY]

Its a valid point, looking back it would have been better to use epoxy, at that moment I figured the gorilla glue would fill in any extra gaps between the 2 plys and the glue used in the ply is probably a lot worse then gorrila glue, so the weakness is not the gorrilla glue as much as it is the non marine ply wood glue itself. Cheers

[@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

[@murrayfreestone]

Thanks!

[@bigmansapple]

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

[@williamfraser]

Congratulations on the build. Doing it in only two months is incredible. I admire your focus and productivity.

[@someotherdude]

The 2 months is incredible, I built a Chesapeake 17 kayak (from CLC boats) and it was supposed to take 40 hours. Took me 4 to 10 hours per day for a whole summer.

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.

[@Tingtvph9226]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@dukedoker8899]

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

[@Sean-tl5yl]

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

[@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. 🇦🇺👍🍺

[@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.

[@ItzTheCattman]

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

[@grassibruno]

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

[@RobotoForgoto]

Brilliant! You did a great job! You will love it forever! Pssst "gunnals" is the strange but correct pronunciation of "gunwhals" it is a bonkers word!

[@gregbellows9956]

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

[@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.

[@roselyneleclerc332]

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

[@michaelreed9805]

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

[@kevinemery1177]

I leave multiple comments to support the channel.

[@robertj.menter1178]

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

[@flupsdarups3897]

this is one of the best diy boats ive ever seen!, great editing too!

[@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!

[@EB-xz1nq]

Great job! I am starting my first boat build In January 23’ so I’ve been researching stitch/glue techniques. It will be a Wharram Tiki 21 catamaran. TWO hulls to build!!!

[@HANDIY]

Nice! the Wharram Tikis are amazing, probably the best plywood sailboat designs. My dad built a Tiki 38. Not only the 2 hulls but also the beams are quite a lot of work. Best of luck on the build!

[@pedro_jafss]

@@HANDIY Great video! You inspired me to try build my own sailboat, unfortunately the plans for sailboat are no longer available to purchase

[@gedanst1]

It was a real pleasure and a good mood every second of your video. Thank you and your friends to share these beautiful moments with us. Greetings from Romania and of course : Fair wind and a fine one!

[@salimufari]

May need to attach the Kite to where the Mast sits to prevent the tipping & tracking issues. Also a full length keel may help with tracking problems.

[@lexdunet5354]

I watched you video with great interest, and your work is really great. Congratulations, after this long work... Enjoy 👏👏👏🙏🙏

[@ian11hendri03]

wow... i enjoy every sec of this video.. thank you... the boat is light i think more suitable for small wave sea time or river fishing

[@arthursoutham9046]

Hi guy. Congratulations! It's great to see somebody completing a project like you've done. Just a few suggestions for you to keep in mind if there is a next time. Epoxy is extremely hard and strong and unless you used an extremely light cloth you added a lot un-necessary weight to the boat. The deck in the cockpit area could have been made much wider, and a toe strap added on the floor. When sailing the boat it allowes you to hang out of the thing in comfort. It is necessary to hang out to balance the force of the sail especially when beating up wind. The raised decks can be incorporate into the boyancy compartments on the side. It's a nice and easy boat to manage and I would like to know where you got the plans for it. As a utility boat the design is hard to beat. Unfortuneatly it would become a bit specalised if the wider decks were employed.

[@StCreed]

See his description for a link to the plans.

[@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.

[@steven_vogt]

Loved your story telling 👍 Also really appreciated your no-frills, problem solving 👏👏

[@kevinemery1177]

Awesome job bro. I love to see young men taking on the world. Probably cause i didnt. Keep going never stop

[@vilmarsilvanosolis9324]

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

[@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.