Best Trees for Masts and Spars
Which trees are best for making masts and spars for your wooden boat? Richard Jagels breaks down the species and their properties.
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Japanese Woods
Richard Jagels discusses the boatbuilding capabilities of Japanese woods, including cedar (sugi) and cypress (hinoki).
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Building a Trap Skiff
Over decades of cruising the Newfoundland and Labrador shores, the author was captivated by the region’s ubiquitous and revered trap skiffs. He takes us through the steps of building one of his own.
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Make a DIY Canoe Backrest
The author’s simple backrests, made of a two-layer lamination of steam-bent wood, are held in place by shock-cord or zip-tie lashings, allowing them to rotate enough to self-adjust to a paddler’s shifting position.
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Building a Fowey River Boat
Fowey River Boats are a one-design racing class that enjoyed a resurgence in 1991. They are gunter-rigged and have brightly colored sails.
Three Solutions for Indoor Boat Storage
Be sure to check local building codes and regulations before beginning any of these projects.
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