I'm gong to have to watch this whole series again just to make sure i got all of Doug's little golden nuggets of wisdom. Love to watch a true craftsman at work... So rare these days....
Thank you for sharing history of the boat in your family. Doug has been at it 50 years and you got him to do your restoration. (Lucky) You have made it my boat also. Thank you. I will need any video you will share in the future. Boat is priceless.
Almost got the last big holes plugged in your boat; must have felt good, or,,, so close and yet so far. We all have have learned that tomorrow may not mean the day after today. Shout out to Clint, the human boat stand, holding the boat together while Charles and Doug dilly dally making videos. All my favorite parts are back on the boat; king planks, winch blocks, round lazarette cover and shutter planks (tomorrow).
Liked the hour vid. Where did Doug learn all of this. He builds and or restores like they USED to do it back in the day. He has so much knowledge. Like the caulking there are several steps in doing it properly. I'm really impressed. Can't wait for episode 71.
Doug's right...the old timers are dying out. I have a 1967 57' Chris*Craft Constellation on Chesapeake Bay and it's getting harder and harder to find guys to work on it. Last year my struts (2 on each shaft) needed rebedding and the bronze bolts replaced. Had to do it myself! That's why this series is so fascinating and instructive...in case I ever have to tackle a plank replacement!
haha the google algorithm has your videos mixed up with Leo's Tally Ho boat construction!.. I dont even sail boats but now I am avid watcher of people building boats now... LOL something satisfying about making flush joints!
The boat shop I worked in for many years didn't have half the clamps Scott's got lol and we had three thirty five to forty two foot cape islanders being built at the time.
Charles, excellent series! I had one question. Im assuming that all your questions and detailed look at items served a dual purpose. That is, this will be a great record of what was done and what might be hidden underneath for future repairs... for the next generation of your family who will be responsible for Susanna. One episode that might help in that way (selfishly as I would enjoy it) is to hear from Doug and team on what should be done for preventative maintenance monthly/quarterly/yearly/ etc . And what type of problems commonly crop up and what ought to be done to address them. Thanks again!
Did I see it correctly. The prop shaft came out above the rudder. If so does that interfere with the rudder shaft. I looked again it is offset. This means the prop wash will not go across the rudder. Is this a positive? I think this is a first for me.
is there an episode where Doug shows how to find the proper bevel on the bottom of a plank,? he shows that he cuts the top of the plank 90degrees but i cant find where he shows the fitting of the bottom cut, regards from norway
Actually, I think the great Doug is in error. Ancient boat builders did not really caulk. They made boats like furniture, very precisely and also very heavy. It was the Vikings and the Jutes with their light pine long boats that invented caulking in the 10th century AD.
Can you not use a inspection camera to find out what is behind the planks? that wood speed up the process & you wont need to have someone on the inside shouting to you whats there & that means you have a extra pair of hands freed up to go do some other work. ;)
Another excellent program. This is a course in boat building. Fascinating stuff.
I'm gong to have to watch this whole series again just to make sure i got all of Doug's little golden nuggets of wisdom. Love to watch a true craftsman at work... So rare these days....
I was in Ventura last Friday and stopped by the shipyard and saw Susanna. Absolutely gorgeous in person.
Thank you for sharing history of the boat in your family. Doug has been at it 50 years and you got him to do your restoration. (Lucky) You have made it my boat also. Thank you. I will need any video you will share in the future. Boat is priceless.
Excellent as always. Great lesson on proper caulking. Thanks for sharing and the time it takes .........
First visit to this site, this sure ain't this guys debut at this craft. I really enjoyed and subscribed.
Many thanks Charles. I've been binge watching. Thanks for sharing!
Almost got the last big holes plugged in your boat; must have felt good, or,,, so close and yet so far. We all have have learned that tomorrow may not mean the day after today. Shout out to Clint, the human boat stand, holding the boat together while Charles and Doug dilly dally making videos. All my favorite parts are back on the boat; king planks, winch blocks, round lazarette cover and shutter planks (tomorrow).
Brilliant - a nice long vid👍Thanks Charles.😀
hello charles, doug really has large experience and execute his job skilfully.
Liked the hour vid. Where did Doug learn all of this. He builds and or restores like they USED to do it back in the day. He has so much knowledge. Like the caulking there are several steps in doing it properly. I'm really impressed. Can't wait for episode 71.
Doug's right...the old timers are dying out. I have a 1967 57' Chris*Craft Constellation on Chesapeake Bay and it's getting harder and harder to find guys to work on it. Last year my struts (2 on each shaft) needed rebedding and the bronze bolts replaced. Had to do it myself! That's why this series is so fascinating and instructive...in case I ever have to tackle a plank replacement!
haha the google algorithm has your videos mixed up with Leo's Tally Ho boat construction!.. I dont even sail boats but now I am avid watcher of people building boats now... LOL something satisfying about making flush joints!
Funny how everything seems to take " about a hour". Love it, great craftsman
The boat shop I worked in for many years didn't have half the clamps Scott's got lol and we had three thirty five to forty two foot cape islanders being built at the time.
Lol I like the SYSK theme song at the beginning.
Charles, excellent series! I had one question. Im assuming that all your questions and detailed look at items served a dual purpose. That is, this will be a great record of what was done and what might be hidden underneath for future repairs... for the next generation of your family who will be responsible for Susanna. One episode that might help in that way (selfishly as I would enjoy it) is to hear from Doug and team on what should be done for preventative maintenance monthly/quarterly/yearly/ etc . And what type of problems commonly crop up and what ought to be done to address them. Thanks again!
Good stuff
I love the long vids!
"Everything is held lightly in your hans, guns, golf and guitars" and girls Doug, and girls.
I reckon Doug had some wild partying the night before X)
I am not sure, but out here I think the fins call it corking. Instead of caulking, and it seems to me to be more of art form.
Lots of work keeping old wooden boats floating.
hi great stuff,
So close! How many years do you have to be a boatwright to know as much as Doug does?
"Shut Up!!!!!" ;). I can't believe it! Thanks for posting.
Did I see it correctly. The prop shaft came out above the rudder. If so does that interfere with the rudder shaft. I looked again it is offset. This means the prop wash will not go across the rudder. Is this a positive? I think this is a first for me.
is there an episode where Doug shows how to find the proper bevel on the bottom of a plank,? he shows that he cuts the top of the plank 90degrees but i cant find where he shows the fitting of the bottom cut, regards from norway
I don't remember seeing the engine. What make is it, HP etc. Is the prop shaft in, didn't see it out the back.
3:23 thats what she said
When is the next vid due?
Doug selens to be a little tired or??
A plastic through hull? $400,000 to rebuild the boat and you go with a PLASTIC THROUGH HULL?
Actually, I think the great Doug is in error. Ancient boat builders did not really caulk. They made boats like furniture, very precisely and also very heavy. It was the Vikings and the Jutes with their light pine long boats that invented caulking in the 10th century AD.
He seems three sheets to the wind
Can you not use a inspection camera to find out what is behind the planks? that wood speed up the process & you wont need to have someone on the inside shouting to you whats there & that means you have a extra pair of hands freed up to go do some other work. ;)
Hell of a lot of stopping and talkin and very little “working”
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