Building the Bouchie Dory – Part 37 – Sea trials Launching a new boat and getting to put it through its paces is actually something I don’t get a lot of chances to do. There are a number of reasons for that but an overwhelming one is that after all the...
Building the Bouchie Dory – Part 36 – Final details Detailing a hole through a structure is one of those refinements that is a small job but makes a huge impact. It just says “I care”. I used this detail on a dinghy I built for myself, giving each quarter...
Building the Bouchie Dory – Part 35 – Installing Thwarts Parking your keester is a pretty important part of spending time in just about any boat but in small rowing craft your thwarts are particularly important. Their location has a great bearing on the...
Building the Bouchie Dory – Part 34 – Making thole pins on the tablesaw When my customer asked for thole pins on this boat I kind of groaned. My earlier experiences with the more traditional options for oarlocks were not great but upon reflection, I...
Plugging holes is a barrier everyone who gets into woodworking has to cross but it’s funny how large a hurdle it can be for such a small detail. I think it starts with the realization that an exposed screw may not look good. Probably the first attempt to fix this...
