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Latest additions to the Blog A note on the blog notes; I'm building the blog notes - latest at the top, oldest at the bottom.  So if something doesn't make sense, scroll down and pick the st … read more

I'm wrapping up the research stage prior to beginning my Malahini build.  My concerns included the size and make of the outboard motor I'll use, some motor installation issues, and some othe … read more

Please see "Part 2" of this blog here. 5 February 2017 update is at the bottom...click 2-5-17 to jump to latest post OK, here goes my first blog ever about making a steel boat … read more

Brian Barbata in Hawaii is building a Glen-L Monte Carlo and shares with us today some modifications he made to his sanding board that he thinks make it more useful for getting into those pesky con … read more

This wonderful video was taken by Earl Gass of Imlay Michigan for his local Power Squadron. Wayne Conklin is the builder being interviewed and you'll be inspired by his beautiful build. Earl … read more

A chine in a boat is the backing member of the side and bottom planking and is typical on a hard chine hull, meaning an abrupt angle change from bottom to side, not a radius or round shape. In othe … read more