Absolutely love the exuberance when Lou is describing something. I find myself smiling at his utter joy, then I see Caleb grinning too. Thanks Lou. Thanks Caleb.
I really like the fact that Lou takes his measurements off of his model instead of using plans. I think I remember him drawing plans for the model, and then built it with enough precision to take the measurements off of it for the boat, guaranteeing it to be an exact duplicate. If the model wasn't to his liking, he could easily change it before building the real thing. Lou is a boat builder extraordinaire. I so look forward to his videos, I've been waiting for this build ever since he said he was doing it after building the flat bottom work skiff.
I think you're on to something too.. Love the common sense approach and no lofting. Just build it like they did in the day. That takes a lot of know how and confidence. Can't wait for the next episode.
Thank you Lou for the next installment of the skiff build. You make it look so easy and natural. Caleb is a lucky young man to have you able to show him boatbuilding the 'Shipwright's' way. Take care, stay well.
I love the fact that this art form, of building boats, hasn't changed in eons. There's quite a few surviving boat models that date as far back as the galleons, even further. They served the same purpose then as they do now, quite fascinating.
Im really happy to see that you're passing on your knowledge. I know that I learn alot from your videos and they help me solve alot of everyday projects. ... ⛵💕
It's going to get exciting more and more now. I can't wait for each new video. I'm so happy a new series is up and running. Thanks for starting a new build and for sharing it with us.
Few people demonstrate the mastery of their craft and the application of lived experience more than Lou. I would love to know if this skiff could be fitted with a cabin or pilothouse. Can't wait for the next episode!
Isn't that the truth, it's like, "why didn't I think of that?" And using the model instead of plans. He drew plans for the model, it's a lot easier to change a model than a full size boat.
Absolutely love these videos and really look forward to then. However, the thought of you rebuilding Jaws’ Orca is making me do excitement back-flips. You are going to get so many Patreons that you will be even able to pay for Caleb to get a haircut (only kidding 😬).
To me the best "skiff" designs still come from Minnesota which utilize a single back bench and tiller operation which in theory create the possibility of a great "motor sailor" boat as a way to always get you home whether underpower or not.
Lou, These individual videos are great, but a cold dark winter is looming. Have you and your team ever considered taking the videos from previous projects and editing them into multi hour episodes? That way, we we can watch a "Tips from a Shipwright" video marathon...next to the fire...with a glass of Bourbon. Ahh, but I digress.
That's a badass skiff but I think I would've built it with a center console located more towards the rear if you're wanting to use the rest of the deck as space for doing work. 23 foot seems too big for a tiller setup.
Hey Lou basically your building her like a Chesapeake Deadrise the only difference they build the bottom first. Then they build the sides after they flip the hull right side up.
Lou, how do you figure out the waterline on a new design? Is it just an approximation for construction purposes or an actual expected waterline? Love you channel and thanks for all your effort!
@@mitchkelleher7972 no worries. I happened to read your comment just seconds before the video played Lou's response. It was pure serendipity. The same can be done on full size boats too, just float it and see! Of course a naval architect can calculate it, under a balanced load assumption.
Lou, I know this is a old video but how do you determine the distance between front mold and the stem. I'm drawing mine up but trying to determine the stem height at front mold?
There is a 2 1/2" discrepancy between the front mold height measured on the scale model hull vs the placement of the corresponding construction mold???
I think this video shows how he built the stem although I don't know if it's the same one. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-w_l7OwClVcs.html
