The Art Of Boat Building

In this new season, of the Art of Boat Building, Bob introductions us on his decision to build a sail boat. During this video we go sailing, learn about 4 of the 20th Centuries great boat builders/designers, N.G. Herreshoff, John Beetle, Gil Smith , and Joel White. And take a look at the , Herreshoff 12 1/2 that inspired Joel Whites 17 foot daysailer, the Haven 12 1/2.

In Episode 2 of the Haven 12 1/2 Bob begins building the boat. Starting with the stem and finishing with the transom. Along the stem build some bronze fin head bolts are hand forged.

In this episode of building the Haven 12 1/2 I begin building the centerboard & centerboard trunk, This part of the Joel White designed Haven 12 1/2 is what makes it differ from the Herreshoff 12 1/2 that the Haven 12 is inspired by. The centerboard trunk is also connected to the boats bedlogs. I also discusses the reclamation of lead bullets for casting the counterweight for the centerboard.

In the episode Bob shows and discusses a alternative method of setting up the molds for the Haven 12 1/2. He explains and shows how to design and build a ladderback set up as well as how to design the molds to accept ribbands.

In this episode Bob installs the ribbands on the Haven 12 1/2. He also explains lining off the hull and builds a jig for cutting scarf joints.

In this episode of The Art of boat Building I explains a new solution to solving a potential problem with installing floor timbers. While putting in the centerboard trunk and installing the floor timbers centerboard trunk and put in the floor I had a little problem. The way I had installed the ribbands created this issue. So, I've come up with a new solution to installing the floor timbers. In this small boat building video this solution is revealed while installing the centerboard trunk and floor timbers in Joel Whites Haven 12 1/2.

In this episode of Wooden Boat Adventures Bob takes us to the 28th Wooden Boat Show in Mystic, CT. Bob exhibited his Haven 12 1/2 boat that is in process. He also takes us on a walk around the exhibit with interviews and events.

In this episode of The Art of Boat Building we follow along the building a steam box. The box is then tested for steam bending oak frames. The white oak frames are then installed in the Haven 12 1/2. Following a plan by Greg Rossel in his book "Building Small Boats" we see how to build a steam box for bending wood.

In this episode of The Art of Boat Building, I use copper rivets to rivet the frames to the floor timbers for the Haven 12 1/2. He also gives an overview of his trip to the Wooden Boat school in August of 2019. At the school I took a yacht design class taught by Navel Architect, Paul Gartside. We get a glimpse of the next boat that might be a wooden runabout in the Chris Craft power boat tradition. I hope you enjoy this addition of small boat building videos by Bob Emser Boat Builder.

In this episode I explain and shows how to glue laminate the wooden keel for the Haven. The white oak keel must bent over the floor timbers. Typically the keel would be one piece of lumber. However, sourcing a white oak board that is over 1 1/2" and 17' long was a issue. Also a broad the size would have been needed to be steam bent to fit on the boat. I therefore decided to glue laminated 4 boards to get the desired curve. In doing so I show how I resawed the oak timbers and used a flexible epoxy to glue them up directly on the boat. I then show how I used bronze bolts to bolt the keel to the floor timbers. I hope you enjoy the building and installing the wooden keel.

In this episode Bob takes the viewer on a tour of his studio. Built in 2001 the building was designed by Bob and has served as his sculpture studio that he build many large scale sculptures in. Currently he is building a wooden sailboat.

In this episode Bob prepares the Haven for planking.

In this episode the ballast keel mold in constructed according to the Haven 12 1/2 plans.

In this video I build a lead melter out of a air tank. This will be used to melt the 585 pounds of lead for casting the lead ballast keel. I need to build a melter so that I can melt our lead in order to cast the ballast keel. The first thing I need to consider is what kind of container. What this needs to be and how big the container needs to be. So in order to figure out the size of the container the first thing we need to do is to figure out how many gallons of lead we need. The container needs to hold 585 lbs. of lead which is about 7 gallons.The next question then is what kind of a container can we find that will hold seven gallons or so molten lead. Taking a page out of my friends Steve and Alix, from Acorn to Arabella, they use an old air compressor tank. In hunting down a container I discovered that Harbor Freight sold an portable air compressor tank a tank that has an 11 gallon capacity and sold for about $30. Perfect!

In this episode the lead ballast keel is cast for the Haven 12 1/2.

In this episode Bob shows the cleanup of the lead ballast keel casting. He also takes us to Norfolk, VA to the Tidewater Wooden Boat Workshop where he volunteered for several day. The trip is finished off with a visit to the The Mariners' Museum in Newport News, VA

his video is the first part of several on Carvel boat planking. In this episode 3 methods of spiling are discussed. Spiling is a method that a boat builder uses to generate a plank by first capturing the perimeter of a plank's shape on the boat.

Part 2 of a series of videos on carvel planking. In this episode the first plank, the garboard, is fitted and offered up to the boat. In addition a new thickness planer is set up and connected to the dust collection system.

In this video the Garboard is installed on the starboard side of the Haven 12 1/2.

In this part 4 of Carvel Planking the first broad strake is install and a scarfing jig is designed and build. The scarf joint is then epoxied together and the plank is spiled and cut out ready for fastening.

In this episode Bob continues with part 5 of his series on Carvel Planking. Bob shows how to cut a rolling bevel by hand. In addition, during a recent trip to Napa, CA Bob visits with Garrett and Ruth Jolly and their boat "Rediviva" from the Salt & Tar YouTube channel. Salt & Tar is a husband and wife duo determined to build a 35 foot custom George Buehler designed wooden gaff ketch sailboat.

Can you bend wood without steaming? In this episode I demonstrate a procedure called “backing out”. Backing out is the process of scooping out wood from the inside of a plank to give it a little hollow or concave surface. This allows the plank to appear to be bent and sit tight up against a curved frame. The degree of backing out changes along the plank’s length as the curve of the frames it rests on changes. I will do this with the round bottomed hollowing Plane I had created in an earlier episode. This plane, also referred to as a Coopering Plane, is an important tool for a shipwright who is “backing out planks” in carvel planking.

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.

In this episode Bob takes the mystery out of resawing long wide planks. Three easy tips are presented along with the basics of bandsaw setup. A bonus tip is shared showing how to recoil heavy blades that works on all sizes of bandsaw blades.

The carvel planking continues and feels repetitive, so I created this short cinematic film to show the progress. I had a lot of fun creating this short video, and am constantly learning more and more about producing quality videos. Thanks for watching and for your support.

In this episode of the Art of Boat Building the last plank is installed on the Haven 12 1/2. This shear strake plank is referred to as the Whiskey Plank. The Whiskey Plank is the final plank required to complete the outer shell of a wooden hull. This is considered to be a major milestone in the construction of a wooden yacht. Before the Whiskey Plank could be attached however, it needed to be spiled. Spiling is the art of determining the precise shape that a plank needs to be to fit into a particular space. A quick review of the carvel planking process from plank preparation, re-sawing, slip boarding, cutting a rolling bevel and backing out a plank is briefly discussed.

In this episode of the Art of Boat Building I begin fairing the hull. In this 3 step processes we discuss the method of hand planing followed by sanding with a slow speed rotary sander. The last step of long boarding is sanding by hand with a long board. As a part of the tool building series I talk about my criteria for the marine fairing board. Finding a donor tool at Harbor Freight I use the auto body sander to produce an improved tool that will be a flexible sander over the curves of the hull. Producing handles in black walnut not only makes the fairing board function better but it also becomes a beautiful comfortable tool.

In this episode of the Art of Boat Building I continue to fair the hull of the Haven 12 1/2. I use Total Boat fairing compound to fill the heads of the bronze screws. In addition a die grinder is used to fair the White Oak wood keel to the hull. Much hand sanding, with a long board is in order to sand the epoxy fairing compound and the hull for a final sanding of the Atlantic White Cedar. We get one step closer to being ready to caulk the seams with cotton caulking.

In this the 29th episode of The Art of Boat Building I work on shaping the deadwood and forefoot for the Haven 12 1/2. The deadwood and the forefoot continue and fill in the shape of the keel. The forefoot is located at the front of the ballast keel and helps complete the shape of the keel into the stem. The deadwood is located aft of the ballast keel and ends with the stern post that is in line with the transom. Two woods are used, white oak for the forefoot and stern post and Douglas fir for the deadwood.

In this episode of The Art of Boat Building I caulk a small wooden boat, the Haven 12 1/2. The traditional method of using cotton as a seam caulk is explained and explored. In addition a discussion of shipwright tools need for the caulking process is presented. Bob Emser also tells about his trip to visit Acorn to Arabella and work on Arabella with Steve Denette.

In this episode of the Art of Boat Building Bob Emser tells us how to determine a waterline on the small sailboat, the Haven 12 1/2. In addition he give us a follow up on caulking the stem of the boat with cotton caulk. After an introduction for waterline terms a demonstration of how to locate and scribe the waterline and the boot stripe are shown.

As the hull is heading toward completion we see how the seams are sealed and payed with seam compound. In the continuing series of building the Joel White designed Haven 12 1/2 Bob Emser, boat builder, guides us through the process of sealing the carvel planked hull as apart of making it water tight

In this episode of The Art of Boat Building we see how to prime and paint a wooden boat. Bob discusses different types of primers and paint. He give his criteria for why he chose the primers and paints he uses. Other topics include using 2 part epoxy paint on the lead keel, and what types of brushes and roller he uses.

In the episode of The Art of Boat Building the Havens we see how to turn over a boat hull by yourself. Small boats are built on a mold upside down. Once the hull is finished the boat is flipped so that the topside can be completed. Once flipped over the boat must have a place to firmly rest. The best solution is a boat cradle. How to build a cradle for a boat is covered in this episode.

During this episode of The Art of Boat Building Bob attaches the stern post, the deadwood, and makes bronze keel bolts. As the building of the Haven 12 1/2 sail boat continues work begins on the keel assemble. Starting with the shaping of the stern post it with the deadwood are installed on the boat with hand made bronze keel bolts.

In this episode ( S2-E36) of The Art of Boat Building I finish up bolting the lead ballast Keel to the Haven 12 1/2. In addition I build a temporary steamer and use it for steaming frames to complete the hull.

In this episode of The Art of Boat Building, boat builder Bob Emser shows how to bag steam and installed the sheer clamps. Using the steam in place method popularized by Louis Sauzedde, of Tip from a Shipwright, we see how to make custom plastic bags with polyvinyl film. Using these bags the douglas fir sheer clamps are then steamed and bent in place in the Haven 12 1/2.

In this the S2-E38 episode of the Art of Boat Building Bob begins working on the fore deck of the Haven 12 1/2. After installing the breast hook, the white oak deck beams are installed. After creating patterns for the lodging knees, they are cutout and installed.

In this episode (S2-E39) of The Art of Boat Building the Haven 12 1/2 has it's interior primed readying for bilge paint. Bob Emser, boat builder starts by installing the floor beams followed by the aft deck beams and the aft locker floor. He then begins painting the bilge with TotalBilge by total boat.

In Building a Boat, installing the Bulk Head and Bilge Painting in S2-E40 of building a Haven 12 1/2 several tasks are accomplished. Bob Emser, boat building leads us through the making of the mast step, the bulkhead, and the painting of the bilge. In addition the transom is trimmed to it's final shape.

In this episode of the Art of Boat Building (S2-E41) we see Bob installing the Fore & Aft Decks. In addition the aft bulkhead is installed and the tiller hole is cut into the transom. The Haven 12 1/2 boat plans are referred to and read for information on how to build the bulkhead and deck.

In this episode (S2-E42) of The Art of Boat Building the bronze chain plates and the deck canvas are installed on the Haven 12 1/2. Bob Emser, boat builder takes us the process of wooden boat building.

In this episode (S2-E43) of building the Haven 12 1/2. Boat builder, Bob Emser installs the walnut floorboards. Using TotalBoat's Wet Edge topside paint, the final coat of paint is applied to the inside of the hull.

In this episode (S2-E44) of The Art of Boat Building boat builder Bob Emser show how the margin boards fit next to the floorboard in the Haven 12 1/2. Installing the margin boards requires several cardboard templates to be made. In wooden boat building the margin board and floorboards make up the sole of the small yacht. The sole is constructed out black walnut board that require re-sawing and surface planing. Once the boards are fitted a mixture of danish oil is discussed and applied revealing the beauty of the black walnut wood.

In this episode S2-E45 of the Art of Boat Building Bob Emser, Boat Builder begins the process of installing the coaming for the Haven 12 1/2. This is part 1 of 2 episodes in this wooden boat building series of building and installation the walnut wood coaming for the Joel White designed sailboat.

In part 2 of installing the coaming of The Art of Boat Building (S2-E46) Bob Emser boat builder demonstrates the fairing of the coaming and its installation on the Haven 12 1/2 designed by Joel White. During the installation Bob shows how bungs and cut and finished. The black walnut coaming gets several coats of Total Boats Lust varnish.

In this episode (S2-E47) of The Art of Boat Building, boat builder Bob Emser discusses the start of making the sails for the Haven 12 1/2. Following Emiliano Marino's "The Sailmaker’s Apprentice, A Guide for the Self-Reliant Sailor", we look at tools needed for sail making. As Bob prepares to construct his own sails he shows us how to make 4 of the essential tools of the trade. A seam rubber with needle storage, a fid with a turks head knot, sailors palm, and a sailmaker's bench hook.

In this wooden boat building episode of The Art of Boat Building (S2-E48) boat builder Bob Emser installs the seats in the Haven 12 1/2. The sailboat designed by Joel White is his interpretation of the classic Herreshoff 12 1/2 sailboat.

In this episode (S2-E49) of the Art of Boat Building boat builder, Bob Emser works on making black walnut cover boards and trim for the Haven 12 1/2. Deviating slightly from Joel Whites Haven design Bob shows his plans for the sheer and toe rails.

In this episode (S2-E50) of the Art of Boat Building. Boat Builder, Bob Emser continues to work on the covering boards for the Joel White designed Haven 12 1/2. He explains wood cupping, and shows some tips for cleaning drips of varnish. We see the creating of wood plugs called bungs and how to install them. In addition the toe rails are installed in the boat.

In this episode (S2-E51) of The Art of Boat Building Bob Emser, boat builder, gives us a recap of the 29th Wooden Boat Show in Mystic, CT. While on his drive home he decided to make a drawing of his Haven 12 1/2. Follow along as Bob shows us how to draw a sailboat from start to finish. Using a photograph to draw from he briefly discusses how old masters like Leonardo Da Vinci and Vermeer, used a devise called camera obscure to translated 3D images to a flat 2D surface.

In this episode (S2-E52) of the Art of Boat Building boat builder Bob Emser installs the centerboard into the Haven 12 1/2.

In this episode of The Art of boat Building (S2-E53) boat builder, Bob Emser begins the process of preparing to cast marine bronze parts for his Haven 12 1/2. The plans of the Joel White designed daysailer show plans for all of the hardware and rigging part to be cast in bronze. In this Part One of the casting series, Bob builds a small furnace for melting the bronze.

In this episode (S2-E54) of The Art of Boat Building we continue with Part Two of building the bronze foundry. Boat builder Bob Emser builds a pair of Crucible Lifting Tongs and a Pouring Shank. In addition he discusses, ingot molds, charging Tongs and a Pyrometer, equipment that will be need for casting the marine bronze parts for the Haven 12 1/2.

In this episode of The Art of Boat Building Bob continues, in this part 3 of casting marine bronze, to discuss the tools needed for sand casting. In addition he makes a hand ramming tool and takes us on a trip to Norway. In the summer of 2005 Bob was one of 4 sculptors invited to a symposium in Norway to create and cast stainless steel sculptures. The symposium took place at the Scana Stainless Steel Foundry in Jørpeland. Jørpeland is the centre of Strand municipality and is located on the western coast of the mainland, about 20 kilometers northeast of the city of Stavanger. This area is well know for Preikestolen, the pulpit rock that overlooks Idsefjorden. The main products that Scana, now know as the Stavanger Steel, produces are ship propellers. The need of personal safety equipment is also discuss with boat builder Bob Emser showing the equipment need to cast bronze safely.

In this the continuing series on casting marine bronze on the Art of Boatbuilding Bob Emser thanks us on a trip to Bradley Univesity's Art Department to see the Lost wax method of bronze casting. Bradley is located in Peoria, IL. Professor Fisher Stolz demonstrates the process of ceramic shell mold making. The new furnace is test fired and Bob shows how to temper a new clay graphite crucible.

In this episode of The Art of Boat Building Bob Emser, Boat Builder, takes us through the process of casting a bronze cleat. If one where to take "Bronze Casting for Boat Builders" at the Wooden Boat School the first project would be to cast a bronze cleat. Inspired by the classic Herreshoff cleat Bob make the first casting for the Haven 12 1/2 a cleat. Follow along as for the making a wood pattern, investing it in green sand, pouring the bronze, finishing the casting and installing it on the boat.

In this episode of The Art of Boat Building (S2-E58) Bob takes us through the sand casting basics step by step. After an introduction of the redesign his propane fired foundry Boat Builder Bob Emser explains each step of the sand casting process. Chapters 00:00 Introduction of New Foundry Layout 03:47 What is a Casting Flask? 04:41 Green Sand vs. Petrobond 06:58 The Mold and It's Parts. 18:10 Stopping Propane Tanks from Freezing. 20:02 What is Silicon Bronze 22:00 Ramming Up a Sand Mold 27:22 Pouring Bronze

In this episode (S2-E59) of the Art of Boat Building, boatbuilder Bob Emser shows how he cast the Pintle and Gudgeon for the Haven 12 1/2. The plans for the boat drawn by Joel White the boats designer, give us all the information we need to design patterns to cast the silicon bronze hardware. In addition we go to Bob's friend, Steve Colburn's, house to have the final part machined on his metal lathe. All of the finished parts are fitted on the boat rudder which is lofted from the line plan. They all come together in the end to dry fit all of the parts.

In the episode of The Art of Boat Building (S2-E60) boat builder Bob Emser shapes and attaches the rudder to the Haven 12 1/2.

How to make wooden spars for the Haven 12 1/2 sailboat. In this episode (S2-E62) of the Art of the Art of Boat Building, Boat Builder Bob Emser makes the Jib Club and the Gaff out of sitka spruce. Turning square lumber round with the use of a spar makers gauge.

In this episode of The Art of Boat Building, Bob Emser boat builder, completes the Gaff and Jib Club with the Gaff Jaws and the Jib Club Tack Socket. We see Bob steam bent the ash wood for the Gaff Jaws. The Jib Socket is fabricated out of bronze and silver soldered together.

In the episode of the Art of Boat Building (S2-E64) bob takes us through the lost wax process of bronze casting as he creates a cam cleat for the Haven 12 1/2.

In this episode (S2-E65) of the Art of Boat Building, Boat Builder Bob Emser show how he cast a bronze gooseneck using the Lost PLA method. Lost PLA is much like Lost Wax casting except PLA filament from 3D printed parts is melted (lost) out of the mold and then replaced with bronze. The bronze gooseneck is what attaches the boom to the mast. In addition Bob makes the tapered boom out of Sitka Spruce.

What you need to know before you make a wooden mast. In this episode of the Art Of Boat building, Bob Emser Boat builder guides us through his decision to build a solid mast for his Haven 12 1/2.

In this video boat builder Bob Emser demonstrates the proper way to set up a sewing machine for sail making. Part 2 of the sail making series on the Art of Boat Building, the LSZ-1 Plus from Sailrite is assembled and it's features explored. The sewing machine will be used to sew new sails for the Haven 12 1/2.

See how bronze is machined, polished and fitted to a sailboat. Boat builder Bob Emser gets back to the Haven 12¹⁄₂ project with the finishing and installation of some of the bronze fitting that he cast earlier this year.

There is a British saying "all aboard the skylark!" the expression comes from the popular boat name "Skylark”, and refers to the prospect of having fun. The Skylark is not just a beautiful and captivating bird it’s song has captivated the imagination of writers, poets, musicians and artist for centuries. Their lively singing reminds us that there is beauty all around us, even in hard times. Skylarks embody hope and remind us to stay true to ourselves on our journey of self-discovery. In many cultures, skylarks are a sign of luck, good fortune, and abundance in life. As totem animals, skylarks can remind us to be free-spirited and unafraid to make changes and explore new possibilities. It seemed fitting to name my boat "Skylark" So I thought how cool it would be to sculpt a bronze Skylark totem for the mast of my 12 1/2.

Learn the secrets to getting a professional varnished finish. Boat Builder Bob Emser revels his tips to achieving a deep and lustrous on the mast for the Haven 12 1/2 sailboat. He also demonstrates how he cast and machined custom bronze fittings. As a bonus, Bob makes some bronze clevis pins on his newly acquired mini metal lathe.

See a traditional Herreshoff seat post upgraded to bronze. In this episode of The Art of Boat Building boat builder, Bob Emser fixes a broken seat post. The original seat post which was made of steam bend wood. When the post broke Bob designs and builds a new design using sheet silicon bronze is shaped and silver soldered together. Follow along as Emser explains and demonstrates how to silver solder.

Boat Builder Bob Emser demonstrates how to build a boat grate. Generally grates are used on the sole of a yacht, the walnut grate in this case is designed as a aft hatch for the Haven 12 1/2. The detailed crosshatching of wood in a beautiful lattice pattern can be quite challenging. Follow along as Bob shows how he designed and constructed the aft hatch. In addition the seat for the boat are secured by using a classic Herreshoff method.

Blocks for a sailboats can be pricey making your own wooden blocks is and option, Boat Builder Bob Emser takes us through the making of wood blocks for his sailboat. What are the parts of a block? These terms are explained in this video.

See how bronze blocks are made. Boat builder, Bob Emser takes us through the process of designing and creating a bronze block for his sailboat. After a brief discussion about different types of sheaves patterns are made in preparation for casting in bronze. Using the sand casting method of casting bronze a bronze block with a stainless steel sheave is created.

I cast and fabricated my own bronze blocks for my Haven 12 1/2. Follow along to learn more about the process and see the finished block. Boat builder Bob Emser also discusses the different types of blocks and where they are placed for rigging a sailboat. He also gives good advise on how you can purchase them for your boat.

Ever dream of sewing your own sails? Boat Builder, Bob Emser demystifies the process as he constructs the jib for his Haven 12 1/2. Using a Sailrite sail kit and a sailmaking machine Bob walks us through the process. In Addition to sewing the sail he also demonstrates the leather detail, adding grommets, and installing the bolt rope.

How to add patches, reef points and battens. Sailmaking isn't just sewing seams, it also includes several complex parts. Boat builder Bob Emser explains all of these parts and shows some tips on constructing them. It this part 2 of sail making for "Skylark", Bob's Haven 12 1/2, the main gaff is constructed using a precut designed from Sailrite. This sail plan will also work for a Herreshoff 12 1/2 and a Some Sound 12 1/2.

Want to add some class to your classic sailboat? Consider reconditioning some vintage bronze turnbuckles. Boat Builder, Bob Emser, shows us how brought to life some vintage marine bronze part. Parts missing? Bob show how he created the missing parts.

What do you need to know to design and build a trailer for your sailboat? Boat builder, Bob Emser takes us through all the key steps from design to mounting the boat on the trailer. Unseen steps like: drilling large holes in steel with step drill bits, wiring the tailer using a Western Union Splice and heat shrink tubes, making and mounting hull supports out of scaffolding parts, and gluing HDPE to the steel frame.

What are the different bronze blocks and cleats for? And where do they go on the boat? These questions are answered in this episode of The Art of Boat Building by boat builder Bob Emser. Bob shows how flap wheels and disks are used to finish the bronze casting. After casting and finishing the bronze blocks and cleats for the Haven 12¹⁄₂ Bob explains their different purposes and where they are installed on the boat. The Haven 12¹⁄₂ requires 10 block and 6 cleats.

Finally a video for beginners at eye splicing. Boat Builder Bob Emser takes us through the process of eye splicing polyester Sta-set rope. Bob reveals several tips that the expert/professional eye splicers fail to mention. Using a common line size for small boat 5/16" (8mm) Bob make splices and show how they are use on his boat a Haven 12 1/2 sailboat. In addition to a basic eye slice Emser shows how to add brass thimbles and snap shackles.

Ever been confused about what the steps are to rig a sailboat? Boat Builder Bob Emser takes us through the steps he takes to prepare and rig his sailboat, Skylark. From the preparation of the shrouds and forestay to the marlin lacing of the sails watch as Emser rigs his newly build Haven 12¹⁄₂.

Sail covers are important to protect the sails from inclement weather and UV damage. This week’s episode of the Art of Boat Building finds Bob Emser entering more new territory as he sews sail covers for the main sail and gib. Bob creates patterns specifically for his Haven 12¹⁄₂,using sheet plastic for his patterns. He is using a marine grade fabric made by Sunbrella and twist locks for the project from Sailrite.

Essential equipment for a sailboat is an oar and hook. Join boat builder, Bob Emser as he craves an oar out of solid Ash for his Haven 12 1/2, Skylark. In addition he joins his friend Steve as he turns the handle for an antique boat hook he found over 60 years age. Steve gives us a tour of an old lathe that he has repurposed into a CNC wood lathe.

What does a Haven 12 1/2 look like sailing? This question in answered in this video. The final episode of Season 2 includes the launching of Skylark, the 32 WoodenBoat Show's Concurs d'Elegance where Skylark won Best of Show for Owner Built Sail.