Watch out: If the music stays this good, I'll be tuning in for the music instead of the boatbuilding! Ha! That organ player ROCKS. And since I watch the videos at 2x, the solos are even hotter! And the guitarist in the second track. Sounds great. Interesting that this is music created for the TH-cam Audio Library by a collection of studio musicians. I guess the point is to provide music that you can use for videos. I dunno, I like it, regardless of how it came about. It's not over-produced, and it's probably not a situation where they care much about sales or going on tour. (It's YOUR job to get the clicks, not theirs.) So they just play. And it rocks. And you've chosen great tracks. Keep it up!
Hi Charles, No worries about the music taking over. In fact I've dropped all music from future video. I seems most viewer prefer just hearing the sound of the tool. Thank you for you observations and watching!
Great work Bob. You have the knack for picking the right amount work to make an episode that has great content and yet seems to go by in a flash. Well done and Thanks for sharing!
Hard to believe that it is nearly two years since the original episode about choosing which boat you were going to build. Not a lot further to go and you should be sailing her this summer. Lovely workmanship and your experience as a sculptor shows.
Hi Bob. Long time viewer. First time commenting. Love your work. On the subject of your forward compartment. You need to have removable hatches that are left open, except when you are actually sailing. Condensation will form inside a sealed area and cause you problems. In modern dinghies you use circular hatches of 6-8” with plastic covers which are screwed in. You can get them in black or white plastic. There should also be a small vent hole. 1/8” is enough. To allow the air to equalise when pressure, for instance if boat goes from sitting in sun on a trailer then launched into cold water. Even a laser dinghy has a tiny breather hole under the forward end of toe strap to equalise pressure.
This is the first video of yours I have seen and I had to stop about half way as I am sold on the process! I love it, going back to the start to watch from there and catch up, cheers!
Having done three years of concrete flat work (back when most of it was done by hand) my knees were aching watching you kneel on the floors. You got everything done though and don't looked like you suffered too much. As always, excellent work. Love the easy flow of your work and the background music. Such a relaxing way to spend a rainy afternoon. Thank you very much Bob.
Thanks Bob! This project is looking better every week. I appreciate you taking time to do this, and your show is one of the few I've seen that seems like you do more than three or four hours of work a week. Your editing is great. Thanks so much. Keep up the hard work.
A friend of mine had a boat similar to the haven with a sealed forward compartment. He made two changes The first being adding access on both sides of the mast instead of one blocked by the mast with watertight hatches so he could use the space for storage the second being he added solid foam for flotation where ever practical
Looking great. Isn't there a danger of dry rot in creating an enclosed watertight compartment in a wooden hull? I thought ventilation was necessary to prevent that.
Coming along beautifully. I know that bulkhead will have to come out for some way to seal it, to be water tight. Is there any worry that the screws won't hold as well a second time? I know from experience that screws typically work best, in wood, the first time they are put in; and not quite as well in subsequent uses. Just a thought.
Apologies, not a boat builder, I’m guessing you went with marine ply for strength and stability? The space between the bulkhead sheets will be filled? What about sealing the ply wood structure? Great episode! Music +1! Similar to Oregon or even Spyro Gyra.
I used marine plywood because, well it in a boat. The bulkhead will get a canvas covering and the inside will be painted with bilge paint. Thanks for watching.
I have watched all of your videos, and especially enjoy your thought process when working through stages. I am currently doing a total restoration of a 1956 18’ Lyman runabout. I am curious why you did not cut the transom final shape prior to installing the transom in the boat?
Hi Keiffer, The flat top made it easy to keep it in proper alignment on the strong back. Cutting it to its final shape was one of the easier tasks from last week. Thanks for watching. Best wishes on your restoration. Cheers, Bob
Little late to say this but I think one of those small foam rubber kneeling mats like gardeners use might make your knees feel better. Are you thinking of adding any flotation devices inside the forward compartment? I have seen people beachballs or car inner tubes in boats for added seasonal flotation. Just a thought. She is coming right along. I bet cutting the transom was a bit nerve wracking.
1 question for you, why would the design call for a bow with no actual way to use or for any type of storage? Seem like a missed opportunity, unless there is something I am missing.
That's a good question. Of course I don't know what Joel Whites thinking was. I do know that one goal of designing the Haven 12 1/2was to replicated the Herreshoff 12 1/2 which was designed in 1914. So a lot has changed in over 100 years not to mention the 35+ years since the Haven was designed. It is meant to be a flotation chamber so that most likely why it wasn't designed for storage.
I know that you opted to not use an epoxy paint for the bottom primer because of the concern for plank expansion and contraction, so why did you use an epoxy paint in the bilge? Wouldn’t expansion and contraction be a concern there as well?
Its meant to be a flotation chamber. If there is a hatch as I put in ( for hull inspection) it should be well sealed. Being a daysailer a large storage locker is not needed. Thanks for watching!
Ed is correct the board moved with the plans. I have found that the punch holes are just some guide posts. Pulling the batten is the best way to get a fair curve. Thanks for watching!
Why did you disregard the canvas on the bulkhead? I am very certain that the Marine plywood is all you need, but I figured that the application of the canvas would add character and appear to be installed according to the plans.
I haven’t disregarded the canvas. I’ll be applying it after the fore and aft decks are on as they too will get canvas covering. One step at a time. Cheers
I know you have to paint the boat to protect the wood from the sun and water buts it’s a shame you’re covering up your beautiful work. As with all past episodes, I’m looking forward to the ext one. From Missouri
"It's really nice to see the boat taking shape" Indeed it is, Bob! She's looking wonderful and I cannot wait to see her sail!
Me too!
Good to see the process of boat building by a master craftsman.
Thanks David!
Watch out: If the music stays this good, I'll be tuning in for the music instead of the boatbuilding! Ha! That organ player ROCKS. And since I watch the videos at 2x, the solos are even hotter! And the guitarist in the second track. Sounds great.
Interesting that this is music created for the TH-cam Audio Library by a collection of studio musicians. I guess the point is to provide music that you can use for videos. I dunno, I like it, regardless of how it came about. It's not over-produced, and it's probably not a situation where they care much about sales or going on tour. (It's YOUR job to get the clicks, not theirs.) So they just play. And it rocks.
And you've chosen great tracks. Keep it up!
Hi Charles, No worries about the music taking over. In fact I've dropped all music from future video. I seems most viewer prefer just hearing the sound of the tool.
Thank you for you observations and watching!
Well Bob she's taking shape and it appears as though you've accomplished quite a bit in this episode, enjoyed it thoroughly as usual.
Hi Fon,
Glad you enjoyed it.
Cheers,
Great work Bob. You have the knack for picking the right amount work to make an episode that has great content and yet seems to go by in a flash. Well done and Thanks for sharing!
Great job! I would prime and Paint the inside of the mast step to prevent water infiltration when water runs down the mast.
She is going to be a beauty!
This a great project with excellent explanation, wait for every next episode and can’t wait for seeing it in the water 👌
I agree~
This boat building is like eating an elephant a bite at a time! Very exciting to see it coming out of it's chrysalis!
Bob she is really taking shape and looking more beautiful as you add more pieces. She will be stunning on the water.
Really interesting process, Bob! 😃
Beautiful work!
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Thanks, will do!
Hard to believe that it is nearly two years since the original episode about choosing which boat you were going to build. Not a lot further to go and you should be sailing her this summer. Lovely workmanship and your experience as a sculptor shows.
Thanks Rick,
I sure hope to be sailing this summer. Workin' on it.
Thanks for watching!
Hi Bob. Long time viewer. First time commenting. Love your work. On the subject of your forward compartment. You need to have removable hatches that are left open, except when you are actually sailing. Condensation will form inside a sealed area and cause you problems. In modern dinghies you use circular hatches of 6-8” with plastic covers which are screwed in. You can get them in black or white plastic. There should also be a small vent hole. 1/8” is enough. To allow the air to equalise when pressure, for instance if boat goes from sitting in sun on a trailer then launched into cold water. Even a laser dinghy has a tiny breather hole under the forward end of toe strap to equalise pressure.
This is the first video of yours I have seen and I had to stop about half way as I am sold on the process! I love it, going back to the start to watch from there and catch up, cheers!
Welcome aboard! I hope you'll enjoy the journey as much as I do.
Thanks for watching!
Cheers,
Bob
Great video as always.
Really looking good Bob. All that bilge work done, not much to do. Also love the smell of walnut.
Xtra good this week!
Thanks Petter!
Great build, great boat, great video & great music.
Thanks for sharing! I envy your workshop and tools! :)
Thanks for watching!
Another great video. Thank you. Good tunes throughout as well.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks for watching and listening!
Wonderful process video! It is looking better and better each week!
another great video Bob! wonderful editing and production too. Scary taking the saw to the installed parts of the boat, eh?? :)
Another great episode.
Starting to look like a boat ....
;)
Thanks Mark, Look like the plan is working!
Having done three years of concrete flat work (back when most of it was done by hand) my knees were aching watching you kneel on the floors. You got everything done though and don't looked like you suffered too much. As always, excellent work. Love the easy flow of your work and the background music. Such a relaxing way to spend a rainy afternoon. Thank you very much Bob.
When you are a concrete guy all of your boats are ferro-cement
Bob, looking beautiful as always. 👍
That is a lot of progress, nice job and thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Awesome! You truly are a master at the art. Always a pleasure to watch.
Thank you very much!
I agree. His attention to detail, patience, and fitment all show the mindset of a sculptor and artist. It surely is a joy to watch.
Thanks Bob! This project is looking better every week. I appreciate you taking time to do this, and your show is one of the few I've seen that seems like you do more than three or four hours of work a week. Your editing is great. Thanks so much. Keep up the hard work.
I like your approach to a problem or concept, and then the explanation towards the solution. Neat thinking.
Infinite love & respect.
Beautiful!
Great video, Bob. Thanks for the great content.
Glad you enjoyed it
Such great progress Bob.
“Make it beautiful “.
Liking first then watching :)
I think that it is interesting that you are building a Joel White design, you remind me of him.
Hello from France parfait
Everything your doing is looking to make her a nice comfortable boat under sail. She looks to have a great design from the Architect.
Enjoyed watching; looks great! rr Normandy, Fra.
Beautiful work. I just enjoy seeing you build things. :-)
A friend of mine had a boat similar to the haven with a sealed forward compartment. He made two changes The first being adding access on both sides of the mast instead of one blocked by the mast with watertight hatches so he could use the space for storage the second being he added solid foam for flotation where ever practical
Bob, this is excellent progress and beautiful craftmanship, as ever. Kudos!
Looking great. Isn't there a danger of dry rot in creating an enclosed watertight compartment in a wooden hull? I thought ventilation was necessary to prevent that.
Coming along beautifully. I know that bulkhead will have to come out for some way to seal it, to be water tight. Is there any worry that the screws won't hold as well a second time? I know from experience that screws typically work best, in wood, the first time they are put in; and not quite as well in subsequent uses. Just a thought.
esthetic !
Doesn’t need the inside of the boat be able to evaporate water?
What kind of cardboard are you using for your template material?
Apologies, not a boat builder, I’m guessing you went with marine ply for strength and stability? The space between the bulkhead sheets will be filled? What about sealing the ply wood structure?
Great episode! Music +1! Similar to Oregon or even Spyro Gyra.
I used marine plywood because, well it in a boat. The bulkhead will get a canvas covering and the inside will be painted with bilge
paint.
Thanks for watching.
I have watched all of your videos, and especially enjoy your thought process when working through stages. I am currently doing a total restoration of a 1956 18’ Lyman runabout. I am curious why you did not cut the transom final shape prior to installing the transom in the boat?
Hi Keiffer,
The flat top made it easy to keep it in proper alignment on the strong back. Cutting it to its final shape was one of the easier tasks from last week.
Thanks for watching. Best wishes on your restoration.
Cheers,
Bob
Do you have any plans on a season 3 yet? Maybe something smaller for the average person in a garage?
Hi Hunter,
I haven’t decided on what the next boat will be. Thanks for you input that helps!
Thanks for watching.
@@TheArtofBoatBuilding maybe a 5-6 year build? A 27-35 footer with sleeping quarters, a head, and a galley?
that table saw scares me. enjoy your videos though! be careful.
I thought the same. I know Bob is super careful but reaching over the blade while still spinning. I'm enough of a clutz to simply not do that
Little late to say this but I think one of those small foam rubber kneeling mats like gardeners use might make your knees feel better. Are you thinking of adding any flotation devices inside the forward compartment? I have seen people beachballs or car inner tubes in boats for added seasonal flotation. Just a thought. She is coming right along. I bet cutting the transom was a bit nerve wracking.
Was the Oak used for the mast step and bulkhead Red or White Oak?. Red Oak is a no no when building a boat.
Yes, all the Oak in the boat is White Oak!
1 question for you, why would the design call for a bow with no actual way to use or for any type of storage? Seem like a missed opportunity, unless there is something I am missing.
That's a good question. Of course I don't know what Joel Whites thinking was. I do know that one goal of designing the Haven 12 1/2was to replicated the Herreshoff 12 1/2 which was designed in 1914. So a lot has changed in over 100 years not to mention the 35+ years since the Haven was designed. It is meant to be a flotation chamber so that most likely why it wasn't designed for storage.
I know that you opted to not use an epoxy paint for the bottom primer because of the concern for plank expansion and contraction, so why did you use an epoxy paint in the bilge? Wouldn’t expansion and contraction be a concern there as well?
Why is the front bulkhead not used for storage?
Its meant to be a flotation chamber. If there is a hatch as I put in ( for hull inspection) it should be well sealed.
Being a daysailer a large storage locker is not needed.
Thanks for watching!
Hey Bob what are you going to do when you’re done building this boat you going to build a another boat 🚣♀️
Hi Robert,
I will be starting a new boat once the Haven is launch.
@@TheArtofBoatBuilding thank you for your time in responding I appreciate it
did you notice instant ~22'50" that the plan moved while you were punching ? hopefully you did not cut just yet...
I think the board moved at the same time so should be okay! 22:49 if you watch the exposed plywood
Ed is correct the board moved with the plans. I have found that the punch holes are just some guide posts. Pulling the batten is the best way to get a fair curve.
Thanks for watching!
So Bob, since most of your music is guitar, are you just a fan or are you a player?
Hi Bill, Played way back in the day, I was never very good. I do enjoy the guitar.
Thanks for watching.
Cheers,
Bob
Why did you disregard the canvas on the bulkhead? I am very certain that the Marine plywood is all you need, but I figured that the application of the canvas would add character and appear to be installed according to the plans.
I haven’t disregarded the canvas. I’ll be applying it after the fore and aft decks are on as they too will get canvas covering. One step at a time.
Cheers
@@TheArtofBoatBuilding Excellent!!!
Last time I was this early America hadn't suffered a coup.
I know it is for buoyancy, but it does seem a shame not to fit watertight covers into the bulkhead and utilise the space for storage of some sort.
as you know Dale, I decided to stray from the plans and did exactly that with two hatch doors. I see the pros and cons both ways
@@JenkinsBoatWorks Yes, it doesn't make for easy access, but it could be useful. I think you made the right choice for utility.
Wait....David Lynch builds boats?
Please tell me you didn't paint 100+sf of boat interior with a 2 1/2" brush using 1/2 a pint of paint at a time lol
I know you have to paint the boat to protect the wood from the sun and water buts it’s a shame you’re covering up your beautiful work.
As with all past episodes, I’m looking forward to the ext one.
From Missouri
I agree. Would have loved to see it in varnish instead. Maybe the deck will be "brite work".
She has shape now so time for a name?
Indeed!
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Save your knees with knee pads.