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1964 Chris-Craft Super Sport Restore

On September 14, 2015, in News From Gayle, by Gayle Brantuk
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Brad Schiller aka “Builder in the Corn” has been to past Boatbuilder Gatherings and plans on bringing his boat this year. Brad has completed a restoration of a 1964 Chris-Craft Super Sport and has done a beautiful job. Brad has a Gallery here on our site showing some photos of his work. Be sure and […]

Designer’s Notebook: What Are “Limbers”?

On October 25, 2012, in Designer Articles, Glen-L Styles, Inboard Powered, Outboard Powered, Plywood Construction, Workboats, by Glen L. Witt
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“Limber” is a nautical term for drains in longitudinals or cross members to allow water to flow to the lowest part of a boat. They’re usually thought of as being used along the keel, but they should be used anywhere water is liable to be entrapped.   Most trailered boats design the limbers so bilge […]

Building a boat (Zip) – in retrospect – and other loose items

On August 25, 2011, in Glen-L Styles, Outboard Powered, by Whistler
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The following piece of reading was originally posted in the “small outboards” section in the forum. I’ve done some editing and some additions during the process of publishing it in this ‘blog’. Additions and edits are in italic. Why are people building their own boats? If you build a no-frills 14-16-18 footer with an outboard […]

Wooden Boat Interview: Double Eagle

On January 20, 2011, in News From Gayle, Stitch and Glue Construction, Videos, Workboats, by Gayle Brantuk
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  Ken Schott first launched his almost completed Double Eagle a 25 foot wooden fishing boat at the very first Gathering of Boatbuilders at Lake Guntersville in Alabama. What an exciting event that was! Ken beamed from ear to ear with pride in the boat he built himself. What an awesome accomplishment and how great to launch […]