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RicksRig, Bullseye with SelfBailer??

Posted by RicksRig on Jun 12th 2012

Launched my BullsEye last September and have had quite a few sailing trips on Birch Bay this winter & spring.  Really enjoying getting back to dinghy sailing.  So responsive.  But most of the ride … read more
Zip Runabout Interview of Boatbuilder Roberta

Zip Runabout Interview of Boatbuilder Roberta

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Mar 2nd 2012

We've been following Roberta Hegy as she builds her second boat, the Super Spartan 10' hydroplane. Her first boat was the Zip and we are so excited to have her on video telling about her b … read more

Tips for Fairing Frames on Hard Chine

Posted by Klaus Silbernagl on Dec 28th 2011

I planed the frames of my first boat straight as rafters and was surprised that the planks did not fit. Now I wanted to make it better for my new boat. I found a working method to implement the … read more
Build your own boat?!  Are you crazy?!!!

Build your own boat?! Are you crazy?!!!

Posted by John Brantuk on Dec 12th 2011

People who build their own boats are crazy. Not “certifiably insane” crazy like they have invisible friends they talk to, But crazy nonetheless. Are YOU one of these people?  … read more

Designer's Notebook: Do You Have D&P?

Posted by John Brantuk on Sep 13th 2011

Most of you have or you wouldn't be reading this. The “D” stands for DESIRE; you must have the “wanna do it attitude.” Maybe it’s the challenge, or perhaps you simply want a boat. The big “D … read more
Sea Knight Builder Childhood Dreams Come True!

Sea Knight Builder Childhood Dreams Come True!

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Aug 4th 2011

I met Rory Hamilton and his wife Kristen at the 2010 Gathering in Tennessee. This was their first time at the Gathering and Rory's excitment about building a Sea Knight was truly inspiring. Y … read more