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Making a solid boat mast

Hi Folks, I hope this is a fair place to post this... I've got to replace my wood mast here in Morehead City, we have sourced a solid 8 inch square timber 34 ft long. Would anyone here have an idea of who could help me get it down to 6.25 in square or better still 8 sided? Otherwise I guess I...
- yachtbot
- Thread
- Jun 6, 2022
- boat boatbuilder mast mill shape
- Replies: 32
- Forum: General Woodworking
Wood options for boat decking

My aluminum boat needs a new floor and I'm mulling my options. Looking for opinions or experience as boat flooring is new to me. Boat is a 14.5' Grumman aluminum fishing boat, so this is a relatively simple project. The original floor was plywood and carpet, rotted away now. Previous owner...
- Rick M
- Thread
- May 20, 2015
- boat decking
- Replies: 26
- Forum: Wood
Cradle Boat

I built this cradle just before my son was born. The transoms, keel and knees are walnut, the planks are pine planed to 1/8-in. thick and ribs are white ash. The davits are maple and Lyptus with a little piece of walnut trim on the top. I turned sheaves for the lines to run over from the cradle...
- Dave Richards
- Media item
- Oct 26, 2013
- boat cradle
- Comments: 2
- Category: Furniture
Paddle Boat

Paddle Boat
- rcarmac
- Media item
- Dec 22, 2011
- boat paddle
- Comments: 0
- Category: Member Galleries
Free Boat Building Demo @ Asheville Hardware 4/16

Join us Saturday April 16th from 11am - 3pm for a free presentation and discussion about the Stitch and Glue method of boat construction at Asheville Hardware's Woodworking School. Bill Thomas, an experienced instructor at Maine's WoodenBoat School, will be leading the presentation with a...
- Asheville Hardware
- Thread
- Apr 13, 2011
- 4 or 16 asheville asheville hardware boat building canoe class classes demo free hardware presentation
- Replies: 2
- Forum: User Announcements
Irish sail boat builder

Earlier this week there was posted a link that showed a sail boat being hand built in Ireland. I watched it and would like to see it again. I need help finding it as I cannot find it myself. Thanks, Dino Drosas
- dino drosas
- Thread
- Jan 21, 2011
- boat builder irish sail
- Replies: 0
- Forum: General Woodworking
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Boat Shelves

Some one has asked me If I would make them one of these. It will be about 6ft tall and 24 -30 inches wide. View image in gallery View image in gallery View image in gallery I was wondering what you all thought I should use for the sides. I am thinking 1/4 plywood. Would...
- ck1999
- Thread
- Mar 15, 2010
- boat shelves
- Replies: 4
- Forum: General Woodworking
price_list

Shown, 1942 17' Chris Craft Special Runabout. Hull 17-215, replacing all the ribs, batons, and side boards. All Honduras Mahogany. Before the wood is added to the boat I soak the wood in CPES. Changes the wood fiber so the little bugs do not eat it. Been working for 2 years off and on...
- cc194217
- Media item
- Aug 8, 2009
- boat mahogany water
- Comments: 0
- Category: North Carolina Woodworker.net
port_side_batton_on

Shown, 1942 17' Chris Craft Special Runabout. Hull 17-215, replacing all the ribs, batons, and side boards. All Honduras Mahogany. Before the wood is added to the boat I soak the wood in CPES. Changes the wood fiber so the little bugs do not eat it. Been working for 2 years off and on...
- cc194217
- Media item
- Aug 8, 2009
- boat mahogany water
- Comments: 0
- Category: North Carolina Woodworker.net
IMG_7201

Shown, 1942 17' Chris Craft Special Runabout. Hull 17-215, replacing all the ribs, batons, and side boards. All Honduras Mahogany. Before the wood is added to the boat I soak the wood in CPES. Changes the wood fiber so the little bugs do not eat it. Been working for 2 years off and on...
- cc194217
- Media item
- Aug 8, 2009
- boat mahogany water
- Comments: 0
- Category: North Carolina Woodworker.net
CC_1942_17_ft_special_runabout

Shown, 1942 17' Chris Craft Special Runabout. Hull 17-215, replacing all the ribs, batons, and side boards. All Honduras Mahogany. Before the wood is added to the boat I soak the wood in CPES. Changes the wood fiber so the little bugs do not eat it. Been working for 2 years off and on...
- cc194217
- Media item
- Aug 8, 2009
- boat mahogany water
- Comments: 1
- Category: North Carolina Woodworker.net
Boat building/ Kayak info

Is there anyone that might be able to give me any insight in building a wood strip kayak. Maybe you built one or know someone that has. I'm in the Statesville area and want to get started on one this spring Thanks
- Dwight
- Thread
- Feb 25, 2009
- boat building or info kayak
- Replies: 9
- Forum: User Announcements
Cape Fear Wooden Boat Show

For anyone looking for a destination this Saturday, the CFCC is having their annual Wooden Boat Festival. The College has a number of boats on display –in water and on-land. The boat building department of the college is open to the public as well. http://cfcc.edu/blogs/news/category/news/events/
- striker
- Thread
- Jul 22, 2008
- boat cape fear show wooden
- Replies: 3
- Forum: User Announcements
Free boat! (almost)

Did you ever want to build a boat? I did. But I didn't really set aside the time to finish this project and now I need to clear out the shop. My loss is your gain. I have a partially built (Roar model) 14' row boat with plans that I never finished. It is stitch and glue constructions with...
- jtdums
- Thread
- Jul 22, 2008
- boat free
- Replies: 1
- Forum: User Announcements
Hand made boat

Wooden boat made from Luan strips by friend John
- sapwood
- Media item
- Feb 7, 2008
- boat wooden
- Comments: 0
- Album: Stuff
Scrollsaw boat in red oak, poplar and BB ply

A small "picture" of a sail boat made by scrollsawing red oak and poplar pieces. The red oak portion of the boat is one continuous piece. The poplar pieces were cut to fit the openings. The background is baltic birch ply and the frame is red oak. Finished with tung oil
- Sully
- Media item
- Oct 8, 2007
- boat oak poplar red scrollsaw
- Comments: 0
- Category: Member Galleries
New boat

Hey guys, sorry I haven't posted in a while. I had a few projects I've been working on. As of this week I've completed a new ERC Adirondack Chair and a Walnut bookcase from wood I purchased from Kyle. I recieved a new dig camera for Christmas and plan on posting the pics in a week or so. I've...
- coastal1
- Thread
- Jan 5, 2007
- boat
- Replies: 5
- Forum: General Woodworking
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Boat building

What the best wood for building a wood plank boat, white oak?
- jeff...
- Thread
- Nov 24, 2006
- boat building
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Wood
A cedar boat I built a few years ago

This was my first attempt at a cedar planked boat. It still needs final sanding. Length is 12ft. beam 4ft. 16" depth. My ex-wife confiscated it so it now resides in GA. I will be building a few more boats as time allows.
- coastal1
- Thread
- Sep 26, 2006
- ago boat built cedar years
- Replies: 18
- Forum: General Woodworking
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Boat Building

Greetings All, I'm Matt, newbee here. I e-mailed David before posting here to make sure it was ok. I own a small side business called JEM Watercraft http://www.jemwatercraft.com . I design mostly canoes and kayaks for folks who like to build there own boats from plywood, epoxy, and fiberglass...
- JEM
- Thread
- Mar 5, 2006
- boat building
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Who We Are