When I said I wanted to build a pirate ship, Many of you laughed at me and said I couldn't do it. Well I'm doing it. Purely out of spite.1yr ⋅ skyskelton97 ⋅ r/boatbuilding
A boat in progress is a table, and I shan't be convinced otherwise1mo ⋅ ClintLoff1990 ⋅ r/boatbuilding
Melting down old silicon bronze seacocks to sand cast some custom hardware for my dinghy build.1yr ⋅ d3adfr3d ⋅ r/boatbuilding
So my plan to have in the water by labor day didn’t work out... but I think I might make Christmas!6mo ⋅ finchiam ⋅ r/boatbuilding
My grandfather has been building this kind of boats for more than half a century1yr ⋅ BlueAdaGrad ⋅ r/boatbuilding
Something a bit different - finished the upholstery on my Glen-L Squirt 10' Runabout1yr ⋅ MasturChief ⋅ r/boatbuilding
Made a new doorfraem and new doors. Made from Teak and finished with Epifanes high gloss varnish.2mo ⋅ bambstracket ⋅ r/boatbuilding
Made a new doorframe and new doors. Made from Teak and finished with Epifanes high gloss varnish.2yr ⋅ Kikunobehide_ ⋅ r/boatbuilding
Finally launched my Glen-L Squirt this weekend. Still some things to do (upholstery, windshield, cosmetic touch ups) but felt good to get her in the water and up on plane!1yr ⋅ printhub-3d ⋅ r/boatbuilding
It’s only a 1/3 scale rc model, but I built this Firebug sailing dinghy from scratch over the last year. Just in time for summer here in New Zealand!1yr ⋅ pemt ⋅ r/boatbuilding
First float test tomorrow. If I don’t post anymore, it sank, I pulled it out, and set it on fire.1yr ⋅ NoCourtesyFlushSorry ⋅ r/boatbuilding
A boat that I'm currently building as a second year Shipwright Apprentice1yr ⋅ La_Urch ⋅ r/boatbuilding
Dory coming along. Varnish next (all those tiny nooks in the inwales though...)1yr ⋅ fixessaxes ⋅ r/boatbuilding
Planning on building my first boat gonna go for something like this /s9mo ⋅ A10110101Z ⋅ r/boatbuilding
The exterior hull is ready for paint ! Any recommendations on an unconventional paint scheme / design ?1yr ⋅ unsecurewifi ⋅ r/boatbuilding
Motor may be a tad big, will probably downgrade to a 20 or 25hp before I take it out on the lake next spring. With me in the boat it leveled out nicely, plus with gas up front it would be even better.1yr ⋅ NoCourtesyFlushSorry ⋅ r/boatbuilding
Just finished building this Geodesic Airolite Classic 12, a skin on frame rowing/sailing dinghy based off the lines of a whitehall.2yr ⋅ ovw54 ⋅ r/boatbuilding
Anyone know of any good plans for a boat similar to the Levant 152mo ⋅ JosephLarabic ⋅ r/boatbuilding
Completed 'Day 1' of a 6 day workshop to build the CLC Jimmy Skiff II. I was surprised at how far along we were after just one day!1mo ⋅ Wayne-The-Boat-Guy ⋅ r/boatbuilding
After enough consideration I ended up reducing the height of the wheel house. Once it sits on the trailer, I hope I can store it in the garage.1yr ⋅ unsecurewifi ⋅ r/boatbuilding
Anybody else use a potato to smooth out big 5200 jobs? Learned it from a crusty old wood boat guy, its magical2yr ⋅ whyrumalwaysgone ⋅ r/boatbuilding
Built this dinghy by myself. I'm so proud to share it. Thanks to Radoslaw Werszko for the free plans of this beauty.3yr ⋅ tubemanos ⋅ r/boatbuilding
Got her flipped over! Couldn’t be happier! Only a couple minor scuffs in the paint to touch up3yr ⋅ checkpointGnarly ⋅ r/boatbuilding
Not the usual boat building you see here, but here’s some ship building from my day job. Doubling up the hull of a WW2 warship to keep it afloat3yr ⋅ checkpointGnarly ⋅ r/boatbuilding
Successful test run of my new solar-powered dinghy today. Not the biggest or fastest dink, but with no fuel cost, zero carbon emissions, and unlimited range, I'll take it. She turns heads, too!4yr ⋅ wherewolfe ⋅ r/boatbuilding
I can safely say that this set has been worth every penny. It makes installing gauges, speakers, and other electronics so much easier. The best part of it is that I used scrap metal to pay for it.1yr ⋅ FinleyChuck28 ⋅ r/boatbuilding
I'm not sure if this type of boat work is wanted here but I just finished restoring my 87 Smokercraft. Never done anything like this before and I learned a lot so take it easy on me. Full album in the comments.1yr ⋅ atheistinabiblebelt ⋅ r/boatbuilding
My Buddy In his 8’ Long Mini Electric Boat Made from 1 Sheet of Ply on Lake Union4yr ⋅ ArtisticBrit ⋅ r/boatbuilding
Progress on my 30-foot cutter: The ribbands have been fastened to the hull.4yr ⋅ xarvox ⋅ r/boatbuilding
My brother spent his winter well. Featuring white oak from an old tree in the backyard and maple from the cabin up north.3yr ⋅ Onlyknown2QBs ⋅ r/boatbuilding
3 coats of varnish on the deck of my canoe really made this walnut pop3yr ⋅ sbstrand ⋅ r/boatbuilding
I'm not sure if she was kidding when my wife, as she was leaving for work, shouted out the car window, I wish you looked at me like that!2yr ⋅ tchitch ⋅ r/boatbuilding
I built a pirogue (flat bottomed canoe) as a way to feel productive during quarantine. I live in Louisiana and have been dreaming about having a boat for ages. I think she'll look real pretty floating out on the bayou.3yr ⋅ Fourstringjim ⋅ r/boatbuilding
Among all the Mercury, Yamaha, Honda and Suzuki engines we've now also got this, an Evoy electric inboard motor.1yr ⋅ MrHiggers ⋅ r/boatbuilding
The height of the boat was surgically calculated to fit in the garage.1yr ⋅ unsecurewifi ⋅ r/boatbuilding
What issues will I face making a strip boat from reclaimed barn wood? I would epoxy both sides..,5mo ⋅ I-smelled-it-first ⋅ r/boatbuilding
I bought a electric plane, and used a lot of meteral I had laying around but so far I’ve only spent $90. I’m trying to keep it under $2501yr ⋅ cowboypaint ⋅ r/boatbuilding
I’m still in the middle of strip planking the sides, but I loosely rested the deck boards on top to see how the non slip deck pad looks, and get an idea of how it might end up. I really like the grain pattern on the deck. Not sure if stain will enhance it?1yr ⋅ robbo1490 ⋅ r/boatbuilding
We will see how long it lasts but I put some skateboard grip tape on so my kid can jump off or I can walk up there if needed. Hoping to take it to the lake this weekend for the first time. Glen-L TNT.11mo ⋅ NoCourtesyFlushSorry ⋅ r/boatbuilding
Glen-L TNT. Working on top deck so I can fiberglass and paint soon while the weather is nice. I have maybe 2 months before it’s too cold.1yr ⋅ NoCourtesyFlushSorry ⋅ r/boatbuilding
Built a simple sailing rig for the family canoe. Now I just need to learn how to sail... any tips welcome.1yr ⋅ mrbuckley ⋅ r/boatbuilding
Starting year 2 on this build. Didn’t work on it this winter at all as I have no heat or lights in my 1 car garage at my apartment. Feels good to get it back out into sunlight and get to work. Glen-L TNT.1yr ⋅ NoCourtesyFlushSorry ⋅ r/boatbuilding
As a Marine Technician, testing the customers boat is always the best part of the job1yr ⋅ FinleyChuck28 ⋅ r/boatbuilding
I want to build this, how realistic is it? (I'm a carpenter but have no boat knowledge)2yr ⋅ OCD_obsession ⋅ r/boatbuilding
Contemplating buying a converted Japanese longliner. Fibreglass hull. My biggest concern is the hull is 50 years old. Thoughts? And what advice can anyone give regards testing for structural integrity of the glass hull itself?1yr ⋅ Djanga51 ⋅ r/boatbuilding
Getting so close I can taste it. Few more weeks and I should be able to get out for my maiden voyage3yr ⋅ checkpointGnarly ⋅ r/boatbuilding
Starting on our next big project; restoring Norđlysiđ, 89ft gaff schooner build in 1945.4yr ⋅ Hermetics ⋅ r/boatbuilding
Hey guys. My dad and I have decided that for our winter/spring/summer project. We want to try and build a recreation of a Viking styled fearing. Do you guys have any advice on how to bend the planks and thirdly radiate them up and up and out? Pic related.2yr ⋅ red_dead_russian23 ⋅ r/boatbuilding
Building a foam core fiberglass panga in Costa Rica. The black is strips of carbon fiber for stiffness.2yr ⋅ whyrumalwaysgone ⋅ r/boatbuilding
We are planning to restore/build this 16' pontoon frame into a drivable pontoon. We have an old Evinrude Big Twin 40hp motor that we plan to use with it. I am planning to post pictures as the project comes along!3yr ⋅ Razzlebery ⋅ r/boatbuilding
Built my strong back and a couple saw horses this afternoon! Just about time for the big lumber order!4yr ⋅ checkpointGnarly ⋅ r/boatbuilding
Finally bit the bullet and bought all the timber I need to build a sailing dory3yr ⋅ iheartennui ⋅ r/boatbuilding
Smart trim tabs installed. Difference is unbelievable. I can go flat out now with no porpoising. Video to follow. Glen-L TNT build.10mo ⋅ NoCourtesyFlushSorry ⋅ r/boatbuilding
Some people asked me to send on a picture of the boat my dad is building after I asked for advice for a birthday present. Here’s the progress so far!3yr ⋅ pavia-boredom ⋅ r/boatbuilding
Motor temporarily mounted. Running wires before the top deck goes on and it becomes much more difficult!2yr ⋅ MasturChief ⋅ r/boatbuilding
So I got a 1958 johnson seahorse that my uncle claims has 20 hrs on it. Replaced fuel lines, cleaned out carb, new spark plugs. It’s sparking and getting fuel to the carb but it will fire a little when starting fluid is applied but won’t run. Carb looks brand new, any help would be appreciated.2yr ⋅ Crawfish04 ⋅ r/boatbuilding
A trailer under construction for my Phil Thiel Escargot. It didn't occur to me that the boat would require a custom trailer when I was building it. Tarheel Aluminum in Charleston, OR, is the best.1yr ⋅ PBYACE ⋅ r/boatbuilding
Chine logs going on. Too cold to epoxy right side. Also need to do final check on angles but I think they match exactly just doing it manually. I’ll grab an angle finder tomorrow. Didn’t steam or soak them, screwed them in the frames and used a crescent wrench to twist them into place at the stem.2yr ⋅ NoCourtesyFlushSry ⋅ r/boatbuilding
Today went sailing in my selfmade Goat Island Skiff, a design by Michael Storer, built in my mother-in-laws garage. Feels very good.5yr ⋅ TitusListens ⋅ r/boatbuilding
Here's some boatbuilding on a different scale: 160 foot aluminum yacht under construction (I got to install the propshafts)3yr ⋅ whyrumalwaysgone ⋅ r/boatbuilding
Whiskey plank installed on my Wee Lassie tonight! Time to sand forever4yr ⋅ sbstrand ⋅ r/boatbuilding
Decided to stain the decking. Putting some polyurethane over it later4yr ⋅ guccimcsauceface ⋅ r/boatbuilding
Half Way Through My Electric Boat Build - Excited to Get on The Water4yr ⋅ ArtisticBrit ⋅ r/boatbuilding
With all the weight on this boat we were a little worried about the speed we’d get out of her. As of right now she’s topping out at 26.5 knots3yr ⋅ dpk794 ⋅ r/boatbuilding
Motor Upgrade? 16ft aluminum currently with early 2000s 30hp evinrude 2stroke1yr ⋅ LogiczAU ⋅ r/boatbuilding
