The Art of Boat Building Courses

Strip Planking a Boat - Some Tips You'll Need

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Expert tips for strip planking a boat, covering essential techniques, tools, and materials for building a 9' sailing dinghy tender with cedar planks.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

What Is a Table of Offsets and Lofting? Designing a Boat

Comprehensive guide to developing and using a Table of Offsets for boat lofting, essential for accurate full-size boat construction. Learn key techniques from expert boat builder Bob Emser.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Start Modeling - The Basic Half Hull Modeling Process

Learn the art of half-hull modeling with boat builder Bob Emser. Master basic techniques, tools, and processes to create a beautiful tender model using Honduras Mahogany in this beginner-friendly tutorial.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Design a Half-Hull Model

Learn to design a half-hull model for a sailing tender, from creating line drawings to carving mahogany, with expert boat builder Bob Emser in this detailed tutorial.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Bronze Work for the Boat Builder

Tour of boat studio, updates on projects, and check-ins with online class members. Highlights include workshop areas, tools, and progress on various boat builds.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Lost Wax Casting of a Cam Cleat

Detailed demonstration of lost wax bronze casting process to create a cam cleat, covering pattern making, investment, casting, cleanup, soldering, polishing, and assembly.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Wooden Boat Building - The Rudder, Haven 12 1/2

Detailed guide on shaping, attaching, and finishing a wooden boat rudder, covering essential techniques from layout to installation for the Haven 12 1/2 sailboat.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Bronze Cast Pintle and Gudgeon, and Cutting out the Rudder

Detailed demonstration of casting and machining bronze hardware for a Haven 12 1/2 sailboat, including pintle, gudgeon, and rudder installation, with emphasis on precision craftsmanship.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Sand Casting Basics, Step by Step

Comprehensive guide to sand casting basics, covering foundry setup, materials, mold creation, and bronze pouring techniques for boat building enthusiasts.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Wooden Boat Building - Toe Rails and Bungs

Explore wooden boat building techniques including wood cupping, varnish cleaning, bung creation and installation, and toe rail fitting in this hands-on tutorial for the Haven 12 1/2 design.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Sailmaking - The Tools of the Trade

Learn to craft essential sailmaking tools: seam rubber, fid, bench hook, and sewing palm. Gain practical skills for self-reliant sailing and beautiful craftsmanship in this hands-on tutorial.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Wooden Boat Building - Installing Walnut Floorboards, Topside Paint

Detailed walkthrough of installing walnut floorboards and applying topside paint in wooden boat construction, showcasing craftsmanship and attention to detail.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Wooden Boat Building - Chain Plates & Deck Canvas

Explore wooden boat building techniques as bronze chain plates are installed and deck canvas is applied to a Haven 12 1/2, showcasing craftsmanship and attention to detail.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Boat Building - Installing the Fore & Aft Decks

Step-by-step guide to installing fore and aft decks on a Haven 12 1/2 boat, including building the aft bulkhead and cutting the tiller hole. Emphasizes making beautiful craftsmanship.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Installing Floor, Aft Deck Beams and Locker Floor

Learn boat building techniques as an expert demonstrates installing floor beams, aft deck beams, and locker floor in a Haven 12 1/2 sailboat, followed by bilge painting using TotalBilge.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video