Building a 16 Ft. Grand Banks Dory
As a kid I did a lot of boat building , mainly scale models that were not able to sail, although I did actual build a few boats that were, more or less, capable of sailing. I even once build a 10 feet boat, or shall I say raft. I accomplished this with a [...]
Save Money When Visiting the Minneapolis Boat Show
Minneapolis is renowned as an attractive state, with many elegant and exquisite places like tourist spots, antique shops, recreational facilities and many mind bogging scenes. If you are looking for a distinct and unique experience, you should visit Minneapolis Boat Show annually conducted at the end of the winter. If you are an entrepreneur or [...]
How to Create an Affordable Boat Building Workshop
by Morten Olesen
Boat building has long been a passion for many people. The relaxation of crafting something from hand, the pride in accomplishing a project and the joy of sailing away on a boat you made yourself all add to the excitement of boat building. However, some never get to experience this leisurely pursuit because [...]
4 Thoughts About Building a Small Trimaran With Wood
all trimarans of all kinds. This means trimarans that are available through commercial purchase or through self-built plans (assuming, of course, good plans are used). This also includes trimarans made using GRP (glass-reinforced plastic) or wood/epoxy.
I’ll be covering all types on my blog.
The allure of wood building, however, appeals to many do-it-yourselfers because of the [...]
Building a Small Trimaran With Wood and Epoxy
If you’ve never built a trimaran (or any boat before) then you’ll likely entertain some doubts. It’s natural.
You’ll probably ask yourself questions such as, “Can I really do this?” … “How long is a boat building project realistically going to take?” … “Should I go with a boat that has a frame and uses a [...]