The Art Of Boat Building

Carvel Planking Progress & Reefing Hook (2x23)

Air date: Apr 20, 2020

In this episode Bob gives us a progress report on the planking of the Haven. He also explains how to get the plank seams tight and introduces us to a new tool he made. He demonstrates how the Reefing Hook makes a clean space for the future caulking. A brief history on L. Francis Herreshoff is presented and a discussion about how his design aesthetic is influencing the look of the Haven's sheer strake.