The Art Of Boat Building

In this Introduction to a new 3rd season of The Art of Boat Building, boat builder Bob Emser introduces us to the new boat 'Victoria" which will be a 9' tender for her mother ship "Arabella". In a collaboration with fellow YouTuber, Steve Denette of the channel Acorn to Arabella, Bob will redesign a William Atkins sailing dingy. Videos and information about the tender's build will be presented on both channels. In this episode Bob discusses the materials and changes that will be made to fit Steve's needs. In addition Bob begins the process with the polishing of Victoria's bronze name plate.

In this episode of the Art of Boat Building, boat builder, Bob Emser continues work on Victoria, a sailing tender for Arabella and Steve Denette. The preliminary line drawing is created and a half-hull model of the new dingy in created out of mahogany.

Designing a boat from a half-hull model is covered in full in this episode of the Art of Boat Building. Boat Builder, Bob Emser, discusses Nathanael Herreshoff's old master way of designing a boat straight from a wooden model. He shows us Capt. Nat Herreshoff "Offset Measuring Instrument" and his modern replica of one. Made from off the self materials Bob demonstrates how the offset device is use to take off the body plan measurement. Bob and Steve Denette have discussion on the layout of the new tender Victoria. We also go on a field trip to the Wooden Boat School where Paul Gartside, Naval Architect, teaches about spline weights. We then see the production and casting of the lead spline weights (Ducks) by a fellow design class mate, Matt Moeller. All is finished up with the line drawing being completed.

A full explanation of how a Table of Offsets is developed and used to loft a full size boat. Lofting is enlarging a boats plans to full size. It is an essential step in the process of building a boat. Boat Builder, Bob Emser provides a clear explanation of the process that has cofounded many boat builders, amateurs and professionals alike.

Making molds and a strongback to build your boat can be a simple process. In this episode of The Art of Boat Building, Boat Builder Bob Emser takes us through a simple and accurate way to make patterns for a dinghy. In addition he shows how to make a simple strongback and attach the molds.

In this episode of the Art of Boat building, Boat Builder Bob Emser, show how to easily laminate a stem for the dingy “Victoria” The stem is the first structural member for the sailing dinghy that will be the tender for Steve Denette’s boat Arabella. In this woodworking video, Bob show a technique for getting uniform strips of the for bending wood. Using a wood bending jig thin strips of White Oak are bonded with Titebond III glue.

In this episode of the Art of Boat Building, Boat Builder Bob Emser demonstrates how to cut cedar strips for strip planking a boat. During a visit with John Harris of Chesapeake Light Craft we learn a effecent you to cut cedar strip on a table saw. Bob also give an update on the Haven12 1/2 build sharing some key bronze parts that he has recently cast.

Making custom plywood for the bulkheads of the tender Victoria. In this how to video boat builder, Bob Emser show each step need to make a custom plywood panel. Make of reclaimed wood from and 100+ year boat the 5 layer plywood has 3 inner core layers of White Cedar and outer layers of Honduras Mahogany. A discussion on the different types of Titebond glue, and which is better for the project, is presented.

In episode the proper way to set up molds and shape a transom is shown. In the continuing series of building a 9 foot tender for Steve Denette's boat Arabella, boat builder Bob Emser, sets up the mold stations for Victoria. Using reclaimed Honduras Mahogany the transom for the dinghy is shaped and installed on the strong back.

Boat Builder, Bob Emser makes and fits custom bulkheads in a new way. As the 9' dinghy project for Steve Denette's tender Victoria progresses we see the bulkheads being make and fitted. Using recycled Cedar and Mahogany from a 100 year old, boat panels are made for the bulkheads. In addition Bob uses Peel Ply fro the first time. See what he learns about its application with epoxy resin.

Creating and rejuvenating a grown knee for the stern post, fairing and finishing are all completed in this episode of The Art of Boat Building. In this, the 11 Episode of Season 3 much is done to prepare the 9' tender for planking. We not only see the reuse of a 100-year-old grown knee for the sternpost, but also the assembly, finishing, and installation of the bulkheads and transom. All of the bulkheads and transom have been faired, and the sheer strakes for the port and starboard sides have been offered up to the boat.

Everything you need to know to get started strip planking your boat. In this episode of the Art of Boat Building, Boat Builder Bob Emser starts the process of strip planking the boat Victoria. Through the process Bob revels several tips on strip planking with cedar.This 9' sailing dinghy will be the tender for Arabella, Steve Denette's boat he is building on his YouTube channel, Acorn to Arabella.

In this episode of the Art of Boat Building, Part 2 of Strip Planking the dinghy, Boat Builder Bob Emser starts the completes the process of strip planking the boat Victoria. Through the process Bob shows how he closes off the hull by strip planking with cedar. This 9' sailing dinghy will be the tender for Arabella, Steve Denette's boat he is building on his YouTube channel, Acorn to Arabella.

In this episode of building Victoria, Arabella's tender, Boat builder Bob Emser shows some secrets to fairing a hull. From hand planning, long boarding and using fairing compound the small 9'Dinghy starts to take shape. In addition to explaining some fairing tools, Bob also show how to shape and install the boats keel and outer stem. Victoria will be the sailing tender for Steve Dennete's boat Arabella as seen on the YouTube channel Acorn to Arabella.

Great tips for fiberglassing a boat hull. In building "Victoria", the 9' tender for "Arabella", boat builder Bob Emser shows the proper way to add fiberglass cloth and epoxy resin to the boat hull. Several tips are revealed from making perfect epoxy fillets, adding micro-balloon fairing filler, final sanding too priming with 2 part epoxy primer. Why one layer of fiberglass cloth? One of the goals of building the tender is that Steve Denette requested the boat be as light and strong as possible. He is fully aware that those two requests will be a balancing act to dial in the correct proportions. The answer came quite easily when we discussed Victorias construction with John Harris, owner of Chesapeake Light Craft. The full discussion can be viewed on A2A video “LIVE from 2022 The WoodenBoat Show” One question I posed to John was other stronger fabrics like such as Dynel and Xynole both are much higher in abrasion resistance. Unfortunately they also require a lot more resin to wet out,

Learn how to achieve a mirrored varnish surface and the proper way to paint your boat. In this episode of The Art of Boat Building Boat Builder, Bob Emser takes us through the steps need to have an outstanding finish on a boat hull. Check out his tips on how he gets a mirror like finish on the varnished transom. A quick "Boat Painting 101" on what paint should be used on a boat. Once the boat is paint we see the hull bing flipped over revealing the graceful lines of "Victoria" then sailing tender for Steve Denette's boat "Arabella"

No need for pulleys, cables or bungie cords, this retractable, kick up rudder can be operated with one hand in one simple movement! As work progresses on the sailing tender, for Steve Denette's Arabella, Bob comes up with a simple kick up rudder. Using a re-salvaged tiller and recycled material you won't believe how well it works. In addition to the White Oak cheeks and the Mahogany blade boat builder Bob Emser cast some custom bronze Pintle and Gudgeons and other bronze fitting for the Dinghy Victoria.

Watch as the dinghy get a big upgrade with a removable floor. Boat Builder Bob Emser guides us through the process of fiberglassing the inside of the hull. One request from Steve Denette is that the sole of the tender for Arabella be easily removed for cleaning. Build out the recycled white cedar plank for the 100+ year old boat "Victoria" the secret lies in a clever use of a french door latch. Paint, varnish and oil finishes is also discussed in this episode of The Art of Boat Building.

Boat Builder Bob Emser crafts seats out of 100+ year old Honduras Mahogany. Following Steve Denette's request that the seat have storage lockers Bob some seat hatches that have invisible hinges. Soss invisible hinges were developed for boat hatch way by Joseph Soss in 1903. Follow along as Bob also adds some amazing grown knees and build gunnels out of Black Locust.

Ever want to sew your own sail? Escape the ordinary with Boat builder, Bob Emser as he shows how to create your own dinghy sail. Making a spritsail is one of the easiest sail plans for a small boat. The spritsail is a four-sided sail that is supported at its highest points by the mast and a diagonally running spar known as the sprit. Follow along as Bob shows how to design, and sew the sail. In addition he creates the mast and spar for the spritsail plan for the dinghy "Victoria". The small 9' boat will be the tender for its mothership "Arabella" of Steve Denette's popular YouTube channel Acorn to Arabella.

Follow along as Bob designs a set of oars starting with a spruce log. Boat builder Bob Emser creates an elegant set of oars for the small dinghy "Victoria". Crafted out of a log from a spruce tree Steve Denette's great grandfather planted. These oars will power the tender for her mothership "Arabella" This is part one of designing and shaping the oars.

Learn the correct placement of oar leathers on the shaft. From the stitching technique, to attaching the button, see the entire process of dressing your oars. Boat Builder Bob Emser guides us through the process of stitching a set of new oar leathers. In this part 2 of making a set of spruce oars for the dinghy Victoria, the tender for her mothership Arabella we learn the proper placement and technique for a custom set of oars.

In this video the dinghy, Victoria the tender for Arabella, is launched. See Boat Builder Bob Emser win Honorable Mention for Victoria at the 31 WoodenBoat Shows Concours D'Elegance. And see her mothership Boat Builder, Steve Denette, win Best of Show for Arabella. In addition see Bob and KP rig the Spritsail for Victoria.