Explore the intricate process of wooden boat building in this 23-minute video from The Art of Boat Building series. Follow boat builder Bob Emser as he works on the Haven 12 1/2, applying the final coat of TotalBoat's Wet Edge topside paint to the hull's interior and installing walnut floorboards. Learn about determining floorboard size and material, preparing walnut stock, fitting the boards, creating hatchways, and fairing the outside curve. Gain insights into the craftsmanship behind beautiful boat construction, guided by Emser's philosophy: "If you're going to make it, make it beautiful."
Wooden Boat Building - Installing Walnut Floorboards, Topside Paint
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Overview
Syllabus
Painting inside of the hull.
Determining the size and material of floorboards.
Preparing walnut stock.
Fitting floorboards.
Making hatchways.
Finish fitting the floorboards.
Fairing the outside curve.
Taught by
The Art of Boat Building
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