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Why A Man Builds a Boat

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Jan 25th 2013

by Julie George, 2012 (for Don Fischer and Tom George) Don Fischer beginning his Cracker Box What urge rises up from the depths of his soul, to spur a sane man into building a boat? … read more

Zip Builder - Ted Gauthier

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Dec 20th 2012

I'm so excited to share with you the first of many great videos from the September Gathering of Boatbuilders in Tennessee (G6) thanks to Chris Dixon of Vineyard Productions. Today, I interview Te … read more

Modified Harbormaster Build a Success

Posted by Cliff on Nov 12th 2012

HARBORMASTER My objective was to create a boat ideal for cruising in protected waters on a sunny Sunday afternoon, reminiscent of the Thames River launches of the early 1900’s. I wanted an efficien … read more

Think Before You Fiberglass

Posted by Glen Witt on Aug 31st 2012

THINK BEFORE YOU FIBERGLASS You are ready to apply the fiberglass covering to the boat you are building. All of the screw holes and imperfections have been filled and sanded smooth. You e … read more

Glen-L Lo Volt -- AYE DOCK--Winter Park, FL

Posted by Robert Willson on Aug 21st 2012

The boat building project started June 10, 2011 when my wife wanted a real neat boat to enjoy with friends that wasn't noisy. She fell in love with older shaft desi … read more

Tahoe 23 Builder Video Tribute

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Aug 3rd 2012

Gerald Hurst sent me the video below and I just had to share it with our readers. The video was made for him for his birthday to celebrate the completion and christening of his Tahoe 23. Some de … read more