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Caulking a Small Wooden Boat

The Art of Boat Building via YouTube

Overview

Learn the traditional method of caulking a small wooden boat in this 20-minute video from The Art of Boat Building series. Explore the process of using cotton as a seam caulk and discover the essential shipwright tools needed for caulking. Follow along as the host demonstrates the technique on a Haven 12 1/2 boat and shares insights from his visit to the Acorn to Arabella project. Gain valuable knowledge about wooden boat construction, including tool selection, material preparation, and proper caulking techniques to ensure watertight seams.

Syllabus

Intro
Trip to Massachusetts
Tools
Cotton
Diagram
Caulking

Taught by

The Art of Boat Building

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