No big ego, no complicated terms just simple explanations, no massive lists of unfamiliar tools. Just a modest man setting explaining something I would have previously thought to be well beyond my skill sets. He has shown me if I was physically capable I could do this, I think I'll see if my teenage grandsons want to build it with me for their fishing. Cooper has a fantastic role model.
THANK YOU SAM DEVLIN!!! Currently building my 'first' stitch and glue 997cm (almost 10 feet) flat-bottom skiff with wide stern and up-angled narrow dory bow here in Kumamoto, Japan. It will be powered with a 2HP Tohatsu outboard. May put a removable front mast for small sail rig in future. No plans, just using what I learned from watching Sam Devlin's Polliwog video, so inspiring!!! Using 1/2" plywood (not marine grade) but it's already very sturdy (with wood powder and epoxy welds) and looking great. Should be a tank once coated with epoxy and glass. The hull is very light and will have wheels that can be lowered for easy one-man boat launching from my truck bed. Will put storage compartment forward for gear and battery possibly (I'll see how it sits and balance it with load distribution later). Have been working on it for one week and it has been a blast. I want to build another after this one. Sam's larger boats are beautiful and thank you for sharing this feature.
By far the most informative video on stich and glue boat building by one of the foremost masters of the technique. I say it could have been longer. I think it goes hand in handwith Sam's book. Thank you.
Great explanation and instructions of building a boat, no matter what shape of a boat you build, is an excellent procedure for a good finish , I’m very thankful for your teaching.
Thanks Sam. I have wanted to build a boat for myself for many years, but have thought I never had the time or experience. After watching your video on the Poliwog I have been encouraged to build my dream.
Sir you are so naturally corny it's precious.. I had to watch the video several times for new shop set up ideas and wood worki planning and execution skills. Nice work !
Thank you sir. My son and I are about to build a boat from plans and your video was very well done and easy to follow. Again, thank you for sharing your love of boat building with us. Mark
WOW this was a very informative video on stitch and glue boat construction. I been watching alot of videos on building plywood boats and none of them are this good. You truly are a master boat builder. I ecspecially like the end of the video when your'e rowing around. That boat move around the lake like a fish in the water. Thanks for sharing your knowledge of boat building with everyone. Keep up the good work.
I don't know if I would actually build a boat but this has been one of thwe most interesting and informative videos I have seen on youtube, Just EXCELLENT!! Thanks
Wasn't aware that he was from my hometown. Lots of memories boating on budd Inlet and out in Boston Harbor. Helped my grandpa restore a wood dinghy when I was a little kid. Might have to look into some of his plans.
Still a great video in 2018; simple and informative. Stitch and glue building method seems to be becoming more and more popular. I would love to build one of the Devlin duck boats as well as a Tolman skiff someday!
Здравствуйте Сем! Я выражаю Вам слова благодарности за Ваше видео. Вы подсказали мне как воплотить свою мечту в жизнь. Низкий Вам поклон, дай Вам Бог крепкого здоровья!!! С Уважением Сергей Максимов, Россия.
I thought this was going to be a wood boat but a fiberglass layer was put on it. They always say how easy it is, but lets be real. This guy is an expert and like anything, its harder when you try yourself.
i bought the plans for a little bigger boat from Devlin boats . . . had a couple of questions, and even found a mistake in a plan, wrote to Sam and he was SO helpful . . . I can't wait to get started . . . this video is the reason I got involved. thank you sam!!!
Gracias por compartir sus conocimientos, un ecxelente trabajo, tanto por su resultado como ppr s sencillez al explicar y ejecutar el bote. Creo que ha dejado un legado a todoa los que hacemos botes, usted podra morir algun dia pero su legado quedara, saludos desde Panamá.
Thank you for creating one of the best boat building if not one of the best DIY videos I've ever had the pleasure of watching. Unlike too many videos on RU-vid yours was presented at the right speed, had all of the information required to do the job, and most of all your voice wasn't like listening to fingernails on a chalkboard; some people have terrible voices and don't know it. I'm looking forward to watching all of your videos and hopefully attempting one of your projects.
Thanks, I needed that! I'll be building a boat over the next couple years and I've had some lingering questions that you answered verry well. Though my boat will be built using an inner framework and it'll be powered with an outboard, the process will be surprisingly similar in all other respects. It really helped to see someone doing the proceedures as opposed to just reading about them in a book and looking at pictures. I'm now looking forward to it instead of being aprehensive about it.
This is a really well-done video. As simple as this boat is, its still a pretty ambitious project. It just makes me appreciate how much harder it would be to build a larger boat.
Bought "Guppy" dinghy plans off Sam's website a week ago, and am super excited to get started. I have wanted to build a Devlin boat for quite some time now. Thanks for putting this video up for a little help with the process.
A mini master class on stitch and glue. Thank you!! Please don't ever remove this as I (and I'm sure others) come back to it for a reminder of how it's done.
That is one of the best You tube videos I ever seen! Informative without too much talk, easy to follow and excellent graphics. Well done. Now... please, please, please do one for a wooden speed boat.
Thanks for making this vid. It is the best I have seen. I like the fact the tools are so basic, the only thing I don't have is a circular saw, because I don't like them. So straight forward.
a truly excellent video very well explained in a language we can all understand well demonstrated n a brilliant little boat at the end sir thank you very much
I am going through the beginning stages of my first boat build. I have recently decided to use the stitch and glue method. I figure out that this method would be simplest for my first build. The type of boat will be a center console skiff fishing boat. I will be a little difficult than the row boat you just did but it is what is needed for my inland lakes I fish with my son and daughter. I will try to post some vids of the process. Wish me luck.
Wow what a Great Video! Nice Clear Consise Tuition, what more could you ask for. And many thanks for the Feet Inches & Eighths explanation Boat plans and Lofting don't seem so Daunting Now Excellent !!
lofting???? you got to be kidding me.thought that was a lost art..i have been building boats for over 40 years,,have lofted many boats,,from 18 to 55 footers..when i started boat building all boats were wooden and all were ribbed and planked... all keels and stems were hand cut and fitted.good to see someone still has the skills to craft a boat from scratch a nice boat,great vid..
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL ARTICULATE VIDEO. i REALLY LEARNT ALLOT FROM YOU , IT WAS EXPLAINED VERY WELL AND i JUST KNOW I WILL BE ABLE TO MAKE THIS BOAT ONE DAY SOON , THANK YOU SO MUCH FROM AUSTRALIA
Nice, neat job. You make it look so simple, and everything fits and goes together first time! But I am not fooled .... if I build a boat by stitch and glue, I can see it will be pretty difficult. But you have shown us all the tricky bits and many of the shortcuts. Thanks.
I've been to Sam's shop and property outside of Olympia, Wa. The boats are great and hold their value very well. Some re-sell for more then the original cost.
just found your videos. love it I am a native Olympian and avid boat nut. planning on building a power drifter for salmon fishing on the Nisqually river. any tips or advice would be much appreciated.
