Whitehall Rowing Craft Builder Interview

On May 3, 2012, in News From Gayle, Videos, by Gayle Brantuk
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 Howard and Laura Bergenholz built a beautiful Whitehall and today’s interview shows this fine piece of craftsmanship. Howard added an interesting feature to his boat in that he installed a small electric motor on the bottom of the rudder. Howard planed all his own wood and cut a bead and cove in each strip. He used […]

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Super Spartan Build by Roberta Part 9

On April 27, 2012, in News From Gayle, Outboard Powered, Plywood Construction, by Gayle Brantuk
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To read the previous posts in this series, click the links below: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8 Tuesday, February 21, 2012 This week I’ve been working on the dash and cowl. I laminated some Okoume to the DF dash that came in the frame […]

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Jubilee House boat Build

On April 26, 2012, in Builder Blogs, Houseboats, Inboard Powered, Plywood Construction, by Lowka53
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The Build By Rod Hughes Ogden, Utah Jubilee House Boat Spec’s My plans come from Glen-L Marine Characteristics Length overall 29′-0″ Modified Length overall 40′ Length waterline 26′-3″ Beam 10′-2″ Modified beam 14′ …Hull draft (with skeg) 14″ Hull weight 2100 lbs. Displacement 7310 lbs Height overall 10′-0″ Headroom 6′-3″ to 6′-7″ Freeboard 3′-6″ Fuel capacity […]

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Shop Talk: A Few Tips for Working Alone

On April 23, 2012, in Glen-L Styles, Shop Talk: Tips and Techniques, WebLetters, by John B
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Many of us Boatbuilders like to work alone. We head for our garage or shop on a Saturday morning long before the family is awake, and we have sweet time for ourselves. Working alone often is a great way to unwind, collect one’s thoughts and just quiet one’s mind after a stressful week. You alone […]

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Ski King Build in the UK

On April 23, 2012, in Builder Blogs, Inboard Powered, by thekarter
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April 20 2012 Ski King Build in the UK Update I collected the engine and gearbox from a beautiful boat yard on the River Thames yesterday. The thatched cottage with river frontage next to the yard used to be where the actress Dora Brian lived. Ski King Build in the UK Like many people I […]

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