06 28th, 2009

Chris H. of New York builds an International Moth scow to the Bunyip design by R Hilton of Australia.

These hulls weighed between 21-28 kg when finished.

Music by Michael Rogers; “Sauropod Shuffle” from the complilation CD “Sound of Light”

Duration : 0:3:55

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06 26th, 2009

I have a few boats, and the Goat Island Skiff remains my favourite I think.

It’s a large little dinghy, capable of true performance, yet carries a payload so capably. In a few short years it’s become a modern classic.

Here it is with a crew of three, ably cruising down the river.

For information on plans or builders, visit http://www.storerboatplans.com

Duration : 0:1:4

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06 22nd, 2009

Bill B, George A, and Rod M build a wood strip Classic Moth to the Tweezer D design.

Music is “Wave” by Mike Auldridge from the CD “Dobro Sessions”

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Duration : 0:5:23

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06 15th, 2009

Visit -http://www.woodenwidget.com/idevaffiliate/idevaffiliate.php?id=127
Amazing DIY folding origami boat. Plans available from £25 – Folds down to 6 feet by 4 inches!!

Duration : 0:3:29

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09 23rd, 2008

Historical photos from the Ralph Britten collection, Antique Boat Museum, Clayton NY. Chief Curator – John Summers.

Current reproduction 16X30 sailing canoes shown in slideshow include the Tomahawk, Oskewowow and Gilbert EZ-build chine designs. Plans available from www.abm.org

Music is “Dogue Creek” by Bobby Horton from the “Mark Twain” soundtrack

Duration : 0:3:9

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