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Read MoreWhether it be letters, a place or a family name, the name given to a boat, especially a wooden boat, connects it with a story and history. In previous blogs, we learned about the history of the name of the Wenonah, meaning first born. How do you choose the name of a boat? Is […]
Read MoreStringers are long sections of wood. They run nearly the entire length of a wooden boat, so they have to be stable and strong. In some cases there will be laminated sections to reduce the effects of natural twist or bends. For Nika, the stringers are more than 26’ long. In preparation for installing […]
Read MoreWarmer and longer days ahead stir the hand and heart to getting our boats ready for the water. All the efforts in the fall winterizing a wooden boat are rewarded in the spring. The winter’s accumulation of dust and possible vermin intrusions need to be cleaned out. Chrome is easily the victim of oxidation […]
Read MoreThe band saw is one of the most versatile wood cutting tools in a boat building shop. It usually stands out for its size and strange look. It obviously gets its name because of the continuous band of steel with the cutting teeth on one side. It is a mainstay in most wood crafters […]
Read MoreAt one time, the humble rowboat was as commonly used for around the lake water transportation as bicycles are still today in some parts of the world. I must admit, I have a fascination and never ending interest in these little boats. I treasure the 1936 Port Carling built skiff that was purchased for […]
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