Building the Marissa: Last Class

Building the Marissa: Last Class What a great boatbuilding blog!

Eric Sorensen on Hull Design: Grady-White 230

Here's my good friend, marine consultant, journalist, and boating expert, describing the "why" behind the shape of the keel aboard a Grady-White 230.Eric's website and book are HERE.

Build a Dinghy: Part 17

So I deviated from the original plans, deciding to cut a rabbet in my rubrails in order to cover the exposed end-grain of the plywood at the sheerline. But...DOH...I didn't adjust the transom height accordingly. Now, I'll have to install a caprail to make up the height. Can't decide whether to laminate it from several thin strips, or simply bend one stick across the crowned transom and call it a day. Hmmmmm.......

Bob Villa of the Sea

Check out this video....my video test drive debut!

" Falvey's Guide" wins more acclaim!

Check out this flattering review from the East Hampton Star or click here: http://www.easthamptonstar.com/dnn/HolidayBook/AFEWGOODREADSFORTHEOUTDOORSBOUND/tabid/10629/Default.aspx

Build a Dinghy: Part 22 Quarter Knees

As described in Part 21, these quarter knees were cut carved and shaped from a glue-up of 1" x 4" pine . That way I didnt end up with "short grain" along one of the "arms" ( You always want wood grain to follow the load paths.) Shaping was done with a low angle block plane, a spokeshave and a rasp. The rough shape was cut with a jigsaw. These will be installed 1/8" high of the sides and transom, then planed flush for a mating fit.