Caulking 101 – on Canada’s oldest sailboat Caulking or “corking” as it is often pronounced is arguably one of the darkest arts in the wooden boatbuilding world. It’s no wonder, given how difficult it is to even find the tools and materials these days. Corking...
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...
