Still hoping that the family will find a way to let Jeff’s legacy to continue to live on in his designs. I had heard that Duckworks was interested, but nothing there yet.
It has been a guilty pleasure to study his plans and watch his videos throughout my life. Last year and change have been rough. Logged on to see some new videos and I guess Jeff is no longer with us. His passion for this craft was something else. A true engineer. Godspeed.
I love the wheelchair accessible Garvey. I had to sale my new boat and lost $20000 because my MS was kicking my butt. Now I use wheelchair and can’t find a simple boat to go fish on a lake. Thanks for this video. Now I have to find someone to build it. I have the knowledge and know how but physically can’t.
Thank you for the video Jeff. I would encourage anyone that wants to build a boat and it is the first one or the tenth to look at your plans. All of the plans are well documented and easy to follow. I am hoping to get started on my Alaskan next month (a year late). Hope to get some photos to you and the other builders as I progress. Again, thank you, take care and have a good week.
Another awesome video from Jeff Spira. I can't wait to finish building the rogue that my wife and I are building. Jeff is super helpful and a great person you should purchase one of his plans and build a boat if you have ever dreamed of doing that.
I like that design, it looks nice and functional. I'm glad you're so happy modifying plans. I'm going to get the money together to pay you, and we're going to do a Kodiak. The unpleasantness is nearly over, and good times are just around the corner. I'll let you know
Well, I only come up with new designs if I think they fit into my catalog and will sell them to others. If you want me to design something special for you - and I don't think it will be of interest to others, or is too similar to one of my other designs, that will a custom design and it'll cost a lot more than a stock plan.
@@swimdawg1763 HEY SWIMDAWG...I JUST ORDERED THE 19' GALVESTON PLANS FROM SPIRA... I GOT A REPLY TELLING ME THAT JEFF HAS UNEXPECTEDLY PASSED AWAY, & THAT MY ORDER HAS BEEN REFUNDED. DO YOU THINK IT IS POSSIBLE YOU COULD SELL ME A COPY OF THE PLANS FOR THE GALVESTON GARVEY?
@@patrickjames9165 the plans are encrypted so i can not send electronically. I can take photos and text to you if that will work send me your number. I talked to Jeff just a few days ago about the boat. I bought the plans like 12 years ago. I will miss him... RIP JEFF!!!
How to say I’m experiencing the effects of age and the Garvey with the drop down front door is the answer to my problems anticipated. What is frustrating is that nobody who has built these boats and has incorporated the drop down door goes into any sort of detail to explain how they work or how they seal. So when I build one I anticipate building the 19 foot Garvey I plan on documenting it really well and showing what everybody seems to skip over. And it’s funny a lot of people build your boats and show videos of them on the boat and it shows I’m looking out over the bow cruising in the water well we’ve all seen that what we want to see is the boat the focus should be on the boat what does the boat look like from the side or from the rear or from the front and how about the amenities people incorporate into their boats some show things but they briefly flashed past them with the camera and don’t talk about them at all. But all the same I really enjoy all the videos don’t get me wrong.
I include the seal part numbers for that option in the plans. It's just something you buy from an industrial distributor like McMaster Carr.There's no need to seal it up tight. It is above the waterline an only needs to keep the splash out. See the video with it down while Ken is riding with it down while underway.
I don't know if you read your comments. But here's a little trick. I'm a truck driver and I spent many years haul'n oversized loads. Technically the next width for a load is 8 ft 6 in. But if you read the laws and regulations. You don't have to mark or getting oversized load permit until you hit 9 ft wide or over 3 ft extended past the trailer. So technically you can go to 8 ft 11 inches and still be legal without having to get a permit or an oversized load placarding on your vehicle. Now it's been a while since I've done oversized loads but I'm pretty sure it's 12 ft wide on city streets without a pilot and 14 ft wide on interstates without a pilot. That's why you see a lot of guys getting away with making their boats 11 ft 11 in wide and not having pilots escort them down the road. All they got is an oversized load sign on the front of the vehicle and on the back of the trailer couple flags and you're good to go after you get the permit. And the permits really not that expensive I think it's like $54 in most States. So if you want to build a nice wide boat it's not going to cost you that much extra to transport it as long as you keep under 12 ft. I'd love to make 11 ft 11 in wide boat.
I haven't read all the comments so maybe it's been mentioned already. Both of the links in your description go to some spam website related to online degrees or something. Maybe you should investigate or fix those links.
@@tjkid07 yes sir I understand the tank has to be sealed but if you put a commercial tank in do you have to seal the stringers and bulkheads around it in case the tank starts to leak for some reason so the fuel doesn’t make it to bilge and get pumped in the water or worse ignited when the bilge pump cuts on.
Edit just found out i my condolences to jeffs family and all effected my questions still needs answered so anyone who has any information it would be greatly appreciated and utilized Hey Spira Boats Ive a question Im planning on building a 12 FT. wooden jon boat ive built a 1/12th scale model of the boat In real life i intend for this boat to be to have a floor width of 48 inches and ten feet long the bow rise /angle is to start at ten feet and go to 12 ft. so that i have 10ft. x 48 in. of flat space for 2 people and gear i intend for the sides of the boat to be 24 inches deep and on a 13 degree angle the problem is i dont how to figure the weight capacity for a boat of this size im hoping for a safe weight capacity of 450 lbs also if could scale 450 lbs to 1/12th scale that would be great for postioning of seats and such any information you care to share would be greatly appreciated and utilized
I agree, but someone who is going to cruise thousands of miles on inland waterways can benefit from the fuel economy of a lighter boat. They can do it with less motor. This is really important if you are trying to come up with a useful, practical, electric power option. The boat will need a ridiculous amount of battery storage which will provide plenty of ballast. Foam core isnt a panacea for all that ails but it does solve a few problems, and is common for superstructures and interior paneling. Im not too sure about its suitability for a hull. I guess it depends but Id probably steer away from that.
FWIW, sadly, Jeff has passed away. No plans or anything is available anymore, the website is down, the family had no interest in maintaining the business. We are all poorer for his passing.
JEFF SPIRA OF SPIRA INTERNATIONAL HAS PASSED AWAY. I JUST ORDERED HIS PLANS FOR A 19' GALVESTON GARVEY. I RECEIVED AN EMAIL STATING JEFF HAD PASSED AWAY & MY ORDER WILL BE REFUNDED. I AM STILL LOOKING TO PURCHASE THE PLANS IF ANYONE CAN HELP ME OUT OR PUT ME IN CONTACT WITH SOMEONE WHO HAS A COPY OF THE PLANS. R.I.P. MR. SPIRA.
I'm in the same boat. I've watched all of his videos. Being interested in building a boat. His designs seem exactly what I wanted and seemed straight forward. The Carolina dory, pacific power dory, or the Garvey dory. If he hadn't of passed away I would have bought the plans for all 3. Affordable boats for everyone appeared to be his passion. May rest in peace.
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Still hoping that the family will find a way to let Jeff’s legacy to continue to live on in his designs.
I had heard that Duckworks was interested, but nothing there yet.
It has been a guilty pleasure to study his plans and watch his videos throughout my life. Last year and change have been rough. Logged on to see some new videos and I guess Jeff is no longer with us. His passion for this craft was something else. A true engineer. Godspeed.
I love the wheelchair accessible Garvey. I had to sale my new boat and lost $20000 because my MS was kicking my butt. Now I use wheelchair and can’t find a simple boat to go fish on a lake. Thanks for this video. Now I have to find someone to build it. I have the knowledge and know how but physically can’t.
Where do you live? I can post in my Boat Building Facebook group for someone who might be able to build it. email me at info@spirainternational.com
Thanks. Some guys got the eye to make the accommodations on their hulls look natural. I’m afraid mine’s gonna look just like I drew it.
Thank you for the video Jeff. I would encourage anyone that wants to build a boat and it is the first one or the tenth to look at your plans. All of the plans are well documented and easy to follow. I am hoping to get started on my Alaskan next month (a year late). Hope to get some photos to you and the other builders as I progress. Again, thank you, take care and have a good week.
I love a Garvey skiff, even the huge ones!❤
Another awesome video from Jeff Spira. I can't wait to finish building the rogue that my wife and I are building. Jeff is super helpful and a great person you should purchase one of his plans and build a boat if you have ever dreamed of doing that.
Nice boat Ken! Thanks for the video Jeff. I was looking forward to seeing this one done.
I like that design, it looks nice and functional. I'm glad you're so happy modifying plans. I'm going to get the money together to pay you, and we're going to do a Kodiak. The unpleasantness is nearly over, and good times are just around the corner. I'll let you know
Well, I only come up with new designs if I think they fit into my catalog and will sell them to others. If you want me to design something special for you - and I don't think it will be of interest to others, or is too similar to one of my other designs, that will a custom design and it'll cost a lot more than a stock plan.
Aloha Jeff, I am currently building a 20ft Galveston to do Great loop. Faring bottom now. Will depart in April - July loop!
Great! Hope you can email me some pictures!
@@tjkid07 l will soon. glued bottom yesterday. trimming and butt joints tomorrow,
@@swimdawg1763
HEY SWIMDAWG...I JUST ORDERED THE 19' GALVESTON PLANS FROM SPIRA...
I GOT A REPLY TELLING ME THAT JEFF HAS UNEXPECTEDLY PASSED AWAY, & THAT MY ORDER HAS BEEN REFUNDED.
DO YOU THINK IT IS POSSIBLE YOU COULD SELL ME A COPY OF THE PLANS FOR THE GALVESTON GARVEY?
@@patrickjames9165 Man sad to hear about Jeff!!! Must have took jab...
@@patrickjames9165 the plans are encrypted so i can not send electronically. I can take photos and text to you if that will work send me your number. I talked to Jeff just a few days ago about the boat. I bought the plans like 12 years ago. I will miss him... RIP JEFF!!!
How to say I’m experiencing the effects of age and the Garvey with the drop down front door is the answer to my problems anticipated. What is frustrating is that nobody who has built these boats and has incorporated the drop down door goes into any sort of detail to explain how they work or how they seal. So when I build one I anticipate building the 19 foot Garvey I plan on documenting it really well and showing what everybody seems to skip over. And it’s funny a lot of people build your boats and show videos of them on the boat and it shows I’m looking out over the bow cruising in the water well we’ve all seen that what we want to see is the boat the focus should be on the boat what does the boat look like from the side or from the rear or from the front and how about the amenities people incorporate into their boats some show things but they briefly flashed past them with the camera and don’t talk about them at all. But all the same I really enjoy all the videos don’t get me wrong.
I include the seal part numbers for that option in the plans. It's just something you buy from an industrial distributor like McMaster Carr.There's no need to seal it up tight. It is above the waterline an only needs to keep the splash out. See the video with it down while Ken is riding with it down while underway.
Would love to see more pics of the boat. I plan on buying these plans asap!!
I have more and will update the site with them maybe this weekend.
Great job on that boat.
Great stuff 👍
I don't know if you read your comments. But here's a little trick. I'm a truck driver and I spent many years haul'n oversized loads. Technically the next width for a load is 8 ft 6 in. But if you read the laws and regulations. You don't have to mark or getting oversized load permit until you hit 9 ft wide or over 3 ft extended past the trailer. So technically you can go to 8 ft 11 inches and still be legal without having to get a permit or an oversized load placarding on your vehicle. Now it's been a while since I've done oversized loads but I'm pretty sure it's 12 ft wide on city streets without a pilot and 14 ft wide on interstates without a pilot. That's why you see a lot of guys getting away with making their boats 11 ft 11 in wide and not having pilots escort them down the road. All they got is an oversized load sign on the front of the vehicle and on the back of the trailer couple flags and you're good to go after you get the permit. And the permits really not that expensive I think it's like $54 in most States. So if you want to build a nice wide boat it's not going to cost you that much extra to transport it as long as you keep under 12 ft. I'd love to make 11 ft 11 in wide boat.
Unfortunately Jeff passed away last September
@@rhheheheje
Sorry 🥃
@@rhheheheje March 2022 R.I.P Spira
That should be a really fuel efficient boat I would think
Is there more than just the one photo for that particular boat?
I haven't read all the comments so maybe it's been mentioned already.
Both of the links in your description go to some spam website related to online degrees or something. Maybe you should investigate or fix those links.
Hi Jeff, unfortunately the links to your boat plans in the description look to be hijacked😫
@@theroldfentyRIP.
@@theroldfenty ik I was just saying RIP in response to reading your comment since I just found out.
@@theroldfenty your good have a good one.
Mr Ken do the fuel compartments in a boat have to be sealed to prevent gas from making it to the bilge?
Yes, of course. Most builders put in commercial fuel tanks rather than trying to seal in parts of the bilge.
@@tjkid07 yes sir I understand the tank has to be sealed but if you put a commercial tank in do you have to seal the stringers and bulkheads around it in case the tank starts to leak for some reason so the fuel doesn’t make it to bilge and get pumped in the water or worse ignited when the bilge pump cuts on.
excellent !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Does anyone know where to get plans for Spira Boats now that Jeff has passed?
Does anyone know where to get plans???
The website seems to have vanished.
Edit just found out i my condolences to jeffs family and all effected
my questions still needs answered so anyone who has any information it would be greatly appreciated and utilized Hey Spira Boats
Ive a question
Im planning on building a 12 FT. wooden jon boat
ive built a 1/12th scale model of the boat
In real life i intend for this boat to be to have a floor width of 48 inches and ten feet long the bow rise /angle is to start at ten feet and go to 12 ft. so that i have 10ft. x 48 in. of flat space for 2 people and gear i intend for the sides of the boat to be 24 inches deep and on a 13 degree angle
the problem is i dont how to figure the weight capacity for a boat of this size im hoping for a safe weight capacity of 450 lbs also if could scale 450 lbs to 1/12th scale that would be great for postioning of seats and such
any information you care to share would be greatly appreciated and utilized
Does anyone know where to get plans???
I agree, but someone who is going to cruise thousands of miles on inland waterways can benefit from the fuel economy of a lighter boat. They can do it with less motor. This is really important if you are trying to come up with a useful, practical, electric power option. The boat will need a ridiculous amount of battery storage which will provide plenty of ballast. Foam core isnt a panacea for all that ails but it does solve a few problems, and is common for superstructures and interior paneling. Im not too sure about its suitability for a hull. I guess it depends but Id probably steer away from that.
FWIW, sadly, Jeff has passed away.
No plans or anything is available anymore, the website is down, the family had no interest in maintaining the business.
We are all poorer for his passing.
Very interesting. The website is now dead so I guess you are retired.
He died
Sadly I discovered today he passed away.. 😢
JEFF SPIRA OF SPIRA INTERNATIONAL HAS PASSED AWAY.
I JUST ORDERED HIS PLANS FOR A 19' GALVESTON GARVEY.
I RECEIVED AN EMAIL STATING JEFF HAD PASSED AWAY & MY ORDER WILL BE REFUNDED.
I AM STILL LOOKING TO PURCHASE THE PLANS IF ANYONE CAN HELP ME OUT OR PUT ME IN CONTACT WITH SOMEONE WHO HAS A COPY OF THE PLANS.
R.I.P. MR. SPIRA.
If you are able to acquire those plans, I would be grateful if you could sell me a set.
I'm in the same boat. I've watched all of his videos. Being interested in building a boat. His designs seem exactly what I wanted and seemed straight forward. The Carolina dory, pacific power dory, or the Garvey dory. If he hadn't of passed away I would have bought the plans for all 3. Affordable boats for everyone appeared to be his passion. May rest in peace.
@@theroldfenty that would be greatly appreciated. If you add 418 to my handle it is all you need... Google is the carrier
@@theroldfenty May I also get a copy of those plans please? I can share the plans for the 14” Senica. I’m most interested in a 19’ Galveston myself.