Building the 23' V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 14: Second layer of bottom planking

We're having a blast working on our V-Bottom skiff and things are really starting to come together. It's time for us to put on our second layer of bottom planking. We're going to use the same material as we did on the first layer but the fastening process is going to be quite different. We're using TotalBoat 2:1 Epoxy with the medium hardener and for our process we've found mixing up about 24oz gives us the right amount to put on a good number of planks before the epoxy starts going off. So we add our resin 16oz and then our (medium)hardener 8oz and mix together. Then we're going to pour some off into another smaller pot and thin that around 10% with alcohol to apply to backs of the planking. The remaining epoxy is then thickened in the original pot and applied directly to the first layer of fiberglass on the hull. Then using a combination of duplex nails, nuts and washers as temporary fasteners, we nail the planks down and let the epoxy go off. We can then remove the nails when the epoxy has dried and sink our final screws in the holes.
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Absolutely great. Lou's got more tricks up his sleeve than you can shake a stick at.

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[@michaelhill7471]

This is going to be an indestructible and beautiful boat. Lou’s methods and techniques are unsurpassed and somebody’s videography really sets us up to see all.

[@jimurrata6785]

I think Caleb is the helper and Halsey is taking video. I'm not sure that he is doing the editing/post production though.

[@Z-Bart]

When a man loves his work, it shows.

[@inneshutton3716]

Very impressed with your work, I'm a pro carpenter with 30 years experience and I'm learning new stuff with your videos :)

[@michaelhawkins1173]

Just great to watch. The enthusiasm and joy going about the boat is fantastic. Thank you.

[@ericmiller5559]

Always enjoy watching and learning from you Lou. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and love for boat building.

[@zitobin1]

Your a legend Louis, Thank you for gifting us with your channel

[@mattevans-koch9353]

Thank you Lou for your continuing demonstration of handy building methods. This boat i looking sweeter with each episode.

[@ryanparsons8977]

Louis you are the greatest!! I've learned so much about boats and carpentry by watching you!

[@1Barrel2u]

I live in the middle of the sonoran desert and watching your videos causes me to want to build a boat - go figure.

[@fernandofert9960]

This is such a jewel of epoxy craftsmanship, with some many "tricks" reveled, that I will have to watch it at least two times.

[@TipsfromaShipwrightvideos]

I learn something new every time I work

[@latesailor1350]

Loved the video! Always extremely interesting and fun!!

[@larry78cj7]

I have to watch these videos 3 times to catch all the great information. Thanks Lou!

[@JuanPerez-wo9dy]

Wow beautiful boat beautiful design can’t wait to see you finish it you are a fine craftsman sir

[@johndeluca-howard4442]

Wow, the complicated process is so easily shown by the fast camera at the end. I am learning so much about boatbuilding. Thanks Louis.

[@georgefrench1907]

A beautiful boat - and bulletproof. 👌

[@williambikash6645]

Lou, you nailed faster then John Henry driving rail road spikes competing against the steam driving machine. Just don't end up like he did. Would love to see the reaction of the old time boat builders I was around as a young man. Unfortunately they are all long gone but you have their skills and many modern upgrades and your passing these gems onto next generations. Your obligated to keep this going for at least 20 more years!!

[@Fambamm-ib6pw]

Its awesome how much you love your craft and workmanship.

[@raytheron]

Yay! Another Lou video; my day is made! This boat is going to deserve the name "Dreadnought": she's going to be indestructible! Love watching you work, Lou, and appreciate how you are happy to share everything you have learned over the years.

[@HandymanMark]

It's a pleasure watching you work

[@richardanderson4916]

Love the enthusiasm and positivity!!

[@harrisonandrew]

When Lou has a good time building a boat then so does the viewer. Fascinating 🤨

[@Rpmsailor]

Extremely accurate building methods and exacting procedures!!!

[@rbc5878]

That hull is going to be a tank Lou!

[@billdodson5703]

Very helpful info - especially the idea of a system or process being central to each project phase

[@tomtruesdale6901]

She is coming right along. Can't wait to see her finished out.

[@Tingtvph9226]

Thank you so much... and am enjoy to watching in your channel long long time ago & until now...

[@dirtyscant3447]

Your awesome and I always learn something from your videos.you make me a better carpenter.thanks

[@SouthOfHeaven33]

Im a boatbuilder and im watching this at 2:30 am wishing i could help. Building the hull has always been my favourite part

[@jaycobie]

Checking in from Iceland. Keep up the good work, Lou!

[@SMKreitzer1968]

Thanks Lou, great episode!

[@TheShorebird]

Man, this boat is gonna' be sweet as a stick of candy. It's amazing the effort Lou puts into every aspect of his work, every board, nail and screw.

[@mitchj2791]

Beautiful work Lou! It's nice to see a pro balance speed and craftsmanship so seamlessly. Your fluency with your tools is a lot of fun to watch.

[@TipsfromaShipwrightvideos]

Thank you Mitch, it's not done until it's done or I'm happy with it

[@richardanderson4916]

That's some high speed hammering there Jack!!

[@willierants5880]

Another amazing episode. Those time-lapse shots of the nails going in were a lot of fun to watch. I suspect someone's going to catch onto that and make a 10 hour video of it that goes viral. LOL

[@john-xx8nc]

Brilliant, looking good 👍

[@scottmcfarland1177]

All a Boat is really is a floating Form! Nice work great Video!

[@pm1104]

Top job Louis!

[@MrTechstyles]

That hull shape is beautiful

[@SirPrancelot1]

Great project and tips.

[@semerhi]

The very definition of craftsmanship

[@danacrook4203]

Great video! Thanks again!

[@martinlouden9005]

You nailed it!

[@kentblairl]

Nice work team!

[@sammytag1]

I could watch Lou mix epoxy, & emphasize the importance of mixing it thoroughly, all day.

[@mturallo]

This episode was too short. I guess they all feel that way. "Leave 'em wanting more!" I want more. See ya next time!

[@bobbob6472]

I want to know how to get the nails out without bending them (@8:49 he said he would show, but either I missed it, or it was not there. I assume just with a block and claw, but curious if he has another way)

[@mturallo]

@@bobbob6472 Oh yeah! It very well might be a subtle cliff-hanger that he'll address next time. If that's the case, I'll send you a coupon for a beer or something.

[@fernandofert9960]

Every episode of Lou's videos are always too short!

[@jamesedwardson605]

I for one.....love to see true......true craftsman at work.....

[@bruceperry6315]

A lot of clever tricks. Thanks for sharing them. I will file them away in my memory.

[@TipsfromaShipwrightvideos]

Glad you like them!

[@SuperHyee]

Fantastic !

[@noeldavis618]

Watching the time lapse of pounding in the nails is mesmerizing.

[@bkormoski1]

My new favorite tool is the scrapper... so much better than sanding. Thanks Lou

[@TipsfromaShipwrightvideos]

There's so much that can be done with a scraper, it's an everyday tool for me, no question about it

[@slimaneriche2538]

Bravo quels connaissances.! Vrai plaisir à vous voir travailler.

[@markpalmer5311]

Great stuff Lou and Halsey! Caleb, too. Looks like fun!

[@TipsfromaShipwrightvideos]

Thanks Mark!

[@NenadSajnovic-ev5lo]

Bravo!!!

[@princetonaudio]

impressive!

[@waynejohnson9993]

A REAL TRADESMAN AND MASTER.....NONE OF THAT FIBREGLASS CRAP..................GENIOUS..............

[@JenkinsBoatWorks]

Thank you Lou!

[@Oxnate]

I'm going to start a band and our drummer will be recordings of Lou banging on those planks.

[@nataliespentzos4486]

You're right, it sounds just like a drummer in a rock band.

[@darrenmcintosh326]

Now you know why his ma kicked him outta the garage...

[@andriyvasilenko64]

Nice job

[@Jabbatic]

Absolutely marvellous to see the progress being made on the boat! More videos asap, please.

[@willierants5880]

Let's not be hasty!

[@Jabbatic]

@@willierants5880 I try not to be... but I let my enthusiasm get the better of me every time.

[@willierants5880]

@@Jabbatic Oh I was thinking the same thing you were. Trust me, but I realized that Lou is working multiple projects which is why I think video's on this channel can take some time to get to for him since his other projects are paid projects with customer expectations, etc.

[@Jabbatic]

@@willierants5880 I just enjoy everything Lou does, whatever the timescale/order in which videos appear. He is a YT star as far as I and many in my family are concerned. Perhaps my natural impatience gets in my way! My other favourite channels include Acorn to Arabella, and Samson Boat Co - 3 more super communicators and craftsmen (thoughA2A acknowledge their amateur status). There's so much to enjoy about all these and other similar channels.

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@@Jabbatic me to. I'm with ya brother.

[@jamesthreats5800]

My God you're a hammer ninja!

[@218philip]

I’m not sure where this boat is going but I hope it is used carefully because it will belong in a museum someday.

[@CraneofBoulogne]

How could anyone vote this video down? Another good lesson from a master shipwright!

[@customizedtrainingservices2079]

Great video as always. FYI they also call these "Stage Nails". They are used to build sets for theatrical performances that will have to be disassembled after the production is done.

[@robinsareolas]

Feed: New Tips video posts Me: Gives thumbs up immediately

[@MatthewHolevinski]

Lou is my spirit animal

[@monadking2761]

That looks like it will be strong.

[@nataliespentzos4486]

Great work Dad 😄

[@TipsfromaShipwrightvideos]

;)

[@BlackFlagHomestead]

The people who gave a dislike must not be able to read their mixing containers. Awesome Video!!!!!

[@Allan-qf6bi]

Your the best

[@garyfroeschner2523]

goof stuff. I always learn something new.

[@BillB23]

I'll bet you meant to type good rather than goof. You must be using your phone.

[@aserta]

I've been making my own plywood for some time now, and i thought that i was the only one to dump the whole bucket of epoxy on the back of the veneer before laying the sandwich's core. Huh. Go figure. Nice work Lou! :)

[@Pushyhog]

thanks Lou.

[@shoresharp8349]

Hey Lou wow that boat is going to be a battleship, ironsides is what her name should be.

[@osayiner]

Lou, you r Flash Gordon with a hammer. :-)

[@edbrown5665]

Fastest hammer swinger I've ever seen 😂

[@flightplan1000]

If this boat doesn't work out as a good work skiff, it could always be put into service as a small, but bulletproof ice breaker!

[@pocobuen]

some of those tacking nails were a little bit wonky son hahaha - great video as always!

[@captaintoyota3171]

Cant wait for Orca

[@jimurrata6785]

You're gonna need a bigger boat!

[@tphvictims5101]

Holy Mackerel 👍🏻

[@nataliespentzos4486]

I never thought there would be so many planks. Thought they'd be wider and there would be less.

[@michaellarocca4879]

20 yrs as a carpenter and i still wish i could hammer nails that quick

[@asrilchannel1612]

Good👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@jdtracy]

Can't wait to see the two layers of glass. Thanks for all your videos.

[@TipsfromaShipwrightvideos]

That's our next step, stay tuned!

[@paulbriggs3072]

This whole bottom construction is 100% weird. Having said that I am enjoying watching this weirdness.

[@TipsfromaShipwrightvideos]

Thanks Paul, it is different!

[@ArchDudeify]

You legend

[@tedbownas2748]

I know what you mean about the glue. I myself have gotten too thick, too quick, the past couple of years. 🤦

[@stephenharris790]

Thanks for your videos, Look forward to seeing them!

[@TipsfromaShipwrightvideos]

Just add a little at a time and you'll be okay

[@twilamoore8879]

Missing the old way you produced your films. Missing old boat repairs.

[@stevelyons5658]

I'm new to this but plan on building a boat in the very new future, Just wondering if plastic or composite brads would work just as well.

[@gyrojomo]

Didnt catch why the long edges of each strip arent glued; certainly saves on cleanup.

[@brian.7966]

ah, my fix for the week ..

[@paulthenurse]

Lou channeling his inner Keith Moon!

[@TipsfromaShipwrightvideos]

You mean Neil Peart lol ;)

[@mrmiscast]

All the episodes go way too fast.. Not really, but it seems that way watching a master at work. Love this boat...

[@bigmikelongwood3276]

It's like an old Chesapeake dead rise skiff in its construction

[@waynewelshans1172]

@10:32 you can see gaps under the planking between the 3 rows of nails. I'm curious if thats a problem and why you did the middle row of nails last? It seems like if you had done the bottom row of nails last it would have eliminated or at least reduced those gaps under the planks.

[@J.A.Smith2397]

I had a cup melting incident once 😆

[@foxwood67]

Nice. Your precision of block planing . I’m curious about the planking fit towards the bow. Is there a reason why you wouldn’t steam or soak the planks to allow them to make that twist and then fasten them temporarily until they dry . I know they may swell a bit and have to fine tune the fit after drying.

[@TipsfromaShipwrightvideos]

It would add too many steps, you wouldn't able to glue while the wood was wet, this is a composite construction and we were able to twist them in place so it just wasn't necessary.

[@bizim_eller]

👍👍🙂

[@jsd05]

Loved it Louis. When are you going to ditch that ryobi and get a ‘proper’ cordless drill? 😉

[@TipsfromaShipwrightvideos]

I'll ditch it when it dies, haven't been able to kill it yet!

[@lodollar23]

Nice! Do you have plans oe drawings for purchase? I like this boat. Thx