Planning Ahead Building A 50 Ft Boat From Scratch - Ep. 347 RAN Sailing 

Sitting on my rocking chair, watching my friends fashion a beautiful boat. Take your time, folks, i ain't going anywhere.

You folks are fascinating to watch. My dad is a retired marine carpenter. He is 93 and used to build boats from scratch way back when. I love to tune in and see how you guys are progressing. You are a craftsman.

Just loving this you guys. I am a master carpenter who built custom decks for 30 years, retired and started making barrel saunas. I totally understand the repetitive nature of ripping, planing, etc. You kind of go into a trance mentally at times and time goes really fast. I also loved the gratification with turning raw lumber into a work of art.

Whatever species of wood you get for the keel area, I think it should be from Sweden so you have a little bit of home under your feet everywhere you go. ❤🇸🇪

Very happy to know that some of our finest lumber is making its way into your beautiful new vessel. 🇨🇦

How funny it will be when you finish the planking and move the boat outside to flip. Those passing by and neighbors may think Noah is living next door and the animals may begin lining up two by two.

You should look into getting some Live Oak from the United States for the keel section. It is strong durable and yet flexible. The USS Constitution was made of it and they named her Iron Sides and she still sails today!

The place you live is so beautiful to look out over that land and all the nature, wile at the same time giving birth to all your future adventures in the form of your dream boat must be an amazing feeling

I don't know a thing about which wood is best for what application, but Leo at Sampson Boat Co. does. His rebuild of Tally Ho is getting him face to face with a wide variety of wood. He might have a few suggestions. Also, there's a wooden-boat building school in the Port Townsend area. Someone there might have an idea or two. And, too, there are several shipwrights in that same area who are constantly building, fixing, and rehabbing wooden boats, from dinghies to schooners and brigantines. I genuinely love your channel!

As a British Columbian, I find it amazing to see the quality of cedar. The highest grades have always been exported as that is where the money is. Time spent learning of the Haida people is time well spent. They have an amazing history and phenomenal art.

Those planks are amazing very nice wood

RE: dust Try adding a cyclone separator in front of the collector. It can be made from a garbage can with a special plastic lid that forces the counter clockwise rotation. BTW: a lot of horse owners would pay for those chips.

Slow and steady, meticulous attention to detail; marvelous. You'll reap the rewards so speedy is not important ( and can lead to errors and sloppy work). BRAVO

Furniture Paste Wax (Johnson's and Minwax) is what I have used over 50 years to keep my table saw (and other metal equipment) clean, rust free, and "slippery" and smooth. Try it if you can get it over there.

Love your videos. Could you show us how you are joining the strips to the stem?

suggestion, raise your chips extractor so you can fit theses plastic bag underneath. you may need to figure out how to attach the bag, but at least you won’t have to empty the smaller bag that often. also you could approach a farmers close to you who has chicken, sheep that could buy the chips, extra revenue for your project.

The quality of that western red cedar is amazing!! Awesome work!!

Looking good! I love your videos the music is perfect. One small detail I learned while building strip plank composite hulls is to watch the grain orientation. Try not to have more than a couple of strips with flat grain next to each other. I have seen cracks in the core form after the laminate has dried in the quarter sawn planks that are next to several flat sawn planks. I think it was caused by the greater expansion and shrinking of the flat sawn planks. Even so small cracks in the wood are not really a problem. Most of the strength comes from the laminate anyway. Moisture content is really important until you get the first coat of epoxy and glass on both sides. Most critical will be after the outside is laminated but before you get to the inside. Big changes in humidity can cause lots of problems keeping the hull fair. Don’t use a hard wood. If you need more strength add laminate. Hard woods do not like epoxy and remember you are using the wood as a core. Most of the load on the core is shear and fir or cedar is almost as strong in shear as oak.

I hope you keep this place as a homebase. 🏡

Sounds like you ain’t gonna run out of things to do any time soon 😉🍻

Glad to see a little bit of Canada in your build. It’s going to be beauty.

Chapeau!!! Greetings from the Normandie, Ouistreham....S/V Moana Peace&Love!!!

We launched our 52 f ketch in 2005. It is ferro with strip planked cabins and gunnels. They are covered with fiberglass. Gunnels are of tasmanian oak and are the biggest pain to maintain as the timber rots inside the glass in weeks after any opening in glass. Today we discovered cracked glass in our cabin an subsequent rot on the oak. However, we have red cedar beam connected to to the rotten oak. Cedar was totally unaffected. I would not change from cedar that, to our experience, is far superior.

Really cool that you found wood sourced from an area you've sailed through! Definitely sounds like _Ran III_ should make a return trip if you go with that wood. 👍

Oak requires bronze fasteners. To prevent iron sickness. White Oak is preferred. Live Oak, is just too expensive. Conversely Purple Heart wood is heavier and really strong. Cost and availability I cannot speak to. Best wishes from the far North.

Loved this week's episode. Thanks to you from us just south of Haida Gwaii on Vancouver island. Come back soon!😅

I love nettles 😆 I deliberately let them grow and where necessary fence them in, no further effort required. Great food for butterflies as well! They make superb tea and also in salads, yum!

I used to live in an agricultural community and that seasonal (thankfully) odour was referred to as the Smell Of Money! Odour aside that is some beautiful timber you’ve got. Excellent find.

"... when the boat will be ready in a couple of years ..." With Johan's work-ethics and Malin's support and helping hands it won't take that long I reckon. That hardwood-keel-area idea did come to mind already with the first mentioning of a probable lack of cedar. I'm not sure I would want to have oak down there though, I'd recommend Robinia Pseudoacacia (Locust) for these keel-neighboring planks: it's way easier to bend while denser (lower wet-weight but higher dry-wight than oak), and torsion wont let it splinter as much as oak, plus You have only about 15 to 20 % of the sapwood You will find (and will mandatorily have to get rid of) in oak. Robinia Pseudoacacia is a cheaper version of an absolutely durable, rot-resistant wood, not a tropical one but a nasty invasive neophyte in Europe (while planted for economic use, of course) and should be readily available. Durability 1-2 (Teak and Bongossi-equivalent even with soil-contact). Long lengths in sufficiently kiln-dried quality might be challenging to find, but it is possible and I'd say worth it to look out for some. In my experience it would even be worth piecing together shorter lengths given the quality keel-planking You can get with Locust. Well workable with epoxy (just do not let it lay around too long after milling before epoxying) Ash was another alternative, cheap because European ash dies of a neophyte Chinese fungus ruining their roots for some years now, so, many are felled and marketed as long as the wood is well usable lowering the price where there still are usable ash-lots from fresh fellings on sale. Way better to bend and way less prone to torsion-splintering than oak, too, as well as denser and thus also heavier in "dry" than oak.A lot of sapwood though, plus ash ain't nearly as rot-resistant (Durability only 5 following DIN-EN 350). Thanks for sharing!

Yeah the episodes in British Columbia probably were the best arc of this channel, such a magical place

Thank you both for another beautiful video production. The mix of boatwork, home and farm, and family is so nice to observe. I can not conceive how you are able to work on the boat, and move ahead with other projects . You inspire me to proceed with creative endeavors. We wish we could see your videos every day.!

The cedar sawdust is valuable for making pellets for BBQ smoker.

That smell drifting across the fields is referred to as manure silage. Reminds you that you're in the country side, as I grew up. On another note; spring is a fantastic time to put down some 'organic' seedlings. I like unconventional tomatoes that you can't buy in your local supermarket but its important to buy unmolested seedlings that are GM free. You can use eggs shells for initial seed laying or upcycle plastic bottles or milk cartons. Malin - I know now how to identify ground Elder from where I am in Norway. Thank you very much!

Green Acres is the place to be. Farm living is the life for me. Land spreading out so far and wide. Keep Manhattan, just give me that countryside.

you guys need to get into the cedar doorstop business after cutting all of those scarf joints.

Do a great job of telling the story in such a way that these days of slow and repetitive progress are still enjoyable to watch.

This the most beautiful crafted series of videos on U.T. and I cannot wait for my Friday “fix”. Vera is a lovely child in her own little world at the moment (so precious)! Your spirits in getting to the various jobs is remarkable and it will yield great dividends……shortly I’m sure!. It’s gratifying to know that the cedar planking is from my neck of the wood = simply amazing 🇨🇦👍

ironbark timber is commonly used for keel timbers,planking, wharves,jettys etc in Australia it's incredibly hard and strong, it would be ideal to close the bottom of the hull and mount the keel on (assuming it cooperates with the cedar) . but it's probably hard to find oe expensive in sweden

Beautifull boat shed. Beautifull woodwork out of your 4 hands. Beautifull paysage and nature from your country.

Just a thought, sometimes thd fine wood dust clings to plastic hoses due to static electricity. A carpenter friend of mine wraps a length of bare copper earthing wire along the length of the plastic, and Earth's it to a metal equipment. Hard to say if it would help your clogging problems, but ...

Every week a little progress! That super dry cedar was a great find. Love the area where you are living…so green and lush.⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️

Glassbåtar e oslagbara! ❤

14:35 Oak around the keel is a great idea IMHO but I am not a ship designer.

There is a short period in the beginning of spring when there is indeed that explosion and I cal that green color virgin green as it turns to summer green so very quickly.

On the wood you choose for the keel area, keep in mind the movement two different wood species. I know you have the Gougeon Brothers book, they have all the data in Appendix A. Alaska Yellow or Port Orford cedar may be good. Mahogany could also be excellent since it is stable and absorbs the Epoxy well. White oak moves a lot with moisture changes, and does not absorb the epoxy well and may not bond in that key area.

Great explanation of how you are going to get the boat out of the shed but your trailer at 12:41 is going to need those tyres looking at first.😃

Wow! so much time consuming work has been done....getting there!

There must be such an enjoyable feeling when sailing and knowing how each piece was made, installed and fastened, because you did those. Don't cut any corners, because that will cause you to always worry.

Thank you

It will be very cool to see Ran III visit the island where her cedar came from. BC is a gorgeous cruising ground. Relative to the use of a different heavier wood, that sounds like a good idea in principle. There might be implications of mixing species for traditional wooden boats but with the epoxy fiberglass cladding I'm betting that it won't matter. Having extra strength in the lower part of the hull could not hurt.

So glad you enjoyed your time in beautiful British Columbia Canada. We think it’s special too 🥰.

At pendennis shipyard in Falmouth uk. They built an 80ft yacht, cedar core epoxy in and out , they used a type of mahogany for the keel.

You’re definitely going to have the nicest smelling boat on the water. I love the smell of cedar

Heck of a mold issue on the ceiling there.... Dang roof leaks

Be careful of spontaneous combustion with your stored sawdust. A family member of mine had their newly built house burn down after storing sawdust from the sanding of their hardwood floors. A lot of farmers had barns burn down after storing damp hay here in Maine. Love watching your boat build!

yo, you should look into soft washing all that organic material off your roof, if you can find some fresh 12.5% pool bleach. would probably look new again. cheers.

For me I would say that you should use the same thickness for the whole planking of your yacht as it will be much stronger than changing to thinner planks.

You can eat stinging nettles. You just have to boil them like spinach before you should eat them.

Super video 👌🏻🇩🇰🇸🇪👍🏻🏁

We used to build bonfires on the nettles to kill them roots and all.

Cleanest boat yard I’ve ever seen love the smell of wood beads that smell them at Noor any day. Good job guys.

Cheers from Brazil!🇧🇷💕

Purple Heart would be an excellent choice if available at a reasonable price

May I suggest African Mahogany, in the 60’s we built Folk boats out of A M here in Canada, it’s very strong and good below the waterline ( not sure if it’s available or too expensive) just a thought …. have enjoyed your presentations since you began… Best Wishes… John and Penny… Ontario, Canada….

Congratulations - a real step up in video quality and interest

Hello Malin, Johan and Vera! Thank you for letting us come along on your journey and project. It's very inspiring to watch your progress, you have such skills! How many meters of planks will be used for the hull in the end? It must be well over a kilometer? Will the deck be constructed with strip planking as well? Thank you again!

I meant to say this after the last video, but I love watching homesteader Malin plan her future gardens and decorative features!

I wish I could help you build your boat. We built our own boat and I understand the how much time and effort it takes.

Nettles are good for you, make a Nettles stew full of natural goodness, unless it's been sprayed with herbicides...

Keep up the good, hard but satisfying work

yellow cedar is traditional wooden fishboat material

the weather is getting better ..more daylight more work....enjoy

What a beautiful video again. But I wonder what you do with all that sawdust. A friend of mine owns a woodworking shop and he has a special press to press sawdust into blocks and he uses it to heat his shop in the winter months. Maybe an idea for you to do that too, especially since you have a lot of sawdust.

Yeah but look at the bright side with the wood that dry when you splash the boat she should swell good and tight and close up the hull even with it inclosed in fiberglass

I spy a tiny mouse at around 6:40! A little mascot for your build. (Lower right corner)

Great Video !

Good steady progress with the planking, looking forward to seeing the hull shape emerge. I would recommend making the hardstanding for the boat as long as possible, you may need a small tractor to pull the boat out. When complete, 10 tons + trailer needs a well constructed surface, make sure you have good depth of crushed stone over a wide area. I guess she will need to be transferred from a constuction cradle onto a full road trailer. A large digger with an experienced operator can acheive a lot in a few hours, so don't forget to make sure your access road is suitable, from all angles. Who knows perhaps you will be able to bring her home for maintenance in the future!

We remember when you were anchored in False Creek in Vancouver…wish we could have met up! SV Cariba

I just love to see the progress you are making ❤

I wish I whos younger, then I have´d chose the same way as you! Thumps up!

Don’t forget to include some portholes! You can thank me later!

Do not forget, every log/ timber has an inside and outside. That's the way the tree grows!!!

Nice and steady does it. Rome wasn't built in a day, but she'll last for an eternity, and the same goes for your dream project. Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪.

I’ve been following you since you were in British Columbia. It would be great if you came back to Victoria on your way to or from Haida Gwai!

Probably to late but cedar isn't the wood where you would hang your keel on . Use very hard wood like bankiray to fill up te last elipse. The wood chould be a few mm thinner and filled up with epoxy and fiberglass.

I am enjoying watching you build this boat. Bring back memories of when as a teenager I started my first boat

I love the fact that a bit of Canada and British Columbia (my home) is part of Ran III🇨🇦

I am a new follower from New Zealand. Watching it brings back fond memories of building boats in my younger days although I never used strip plank cedar I really like this method , once glassed will provide a strong hull. I found you by searching boats in Sweden as I am visiting Sweden next month with my Swedish partner I am staying at sophielund Skane. The countryside looks marvellous ,your project will be incredibly satisfying. Good on you. Steve

You two are awesome..!

Nice update blending with the environment…Malin, Johan and family are a nice team..(No Vera, I am not forgetting you..)

A comment on the sandwich material. I am not an expert by any means but have done a bit of research for an airplane build. My understanding is that the core material has little to do with the strength. It is there to create a sandwich between the real strength which is the fiberglass. Many builders use balsacore or foam.

I would be happy to live on that farm for the rest of my life, it's beautiful 😍

what does your engineer say about a havier timber around the keel? you could maybe use locust or purple heart if you dont need too much!

you should write messages to malin and vera in weird places on the hull, while you can. someday, they might be in those places and find these hidden gems that - if possible - will bring even more meaning to ran 3. i did that when building my home, and we recently rebuilt a wall and i found a message from 8 years ago about how my wifey was so happy that i made pancakes for breakfast. :)

Every day is better all is well-thought, thanks for sharing.

Oak is definitely a very good hardwood that has been used in boat/ship building for centuries and would probably work extremely well for your application. She's coming a long nicely and truly is going to be a work of art when finished, a work of art designed to sail and sail well. Fair winds, following seas, safe travels and God Bless...

Organic, steady progress, like a leaves and flowers in Spring. 🌱

9:12 get a potato rake for uprooting the weeds especially the spiky ones lol

Love watching the progress. Now I get to add a Happy Mother’s Day.

Oregon pine is a good hardwood. My boat is bild of it, 1956 and no problems.