A lot has been been said whether it would be possible to run a jet in a Barrelback hull so I thought I would give it a try. Now right or wrong the result was pretty good and the boat is a lot of fun. I asked a navel architect friend of mine for a […]
You can read Part One of this blog here Part Two is here To read the newest post of June 29, 2018 click here Feb. 2, 2018 – Installed the fantail deck edge angle. I had to notch the 1/8″ X 1″ angle to match the curve of the boat. Finished forming and installing the aft […]
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 story up where it starts, then work your way back to see where it finishes. I am also […]
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 other design questions. So I went to the Houston Boat show to get some information. Outboard decision I compared the size, weight, horsepower, and cost […]
Planning Stages: One of my “bucket list” items has always been, “Build a wooden rowboat from scratch”. However, you need many things to accomplish this task. Besides all of the tools necessary to cut and shape wood accurately you also need a place to do the work and above all, THE TIME TO DO IT!! […]