Join me as I undertake the full restoration of a traditional wooden clinker boat that's 60 years old. From the first plank removal to the final sail, this high-quality, start-to-finish video captures every step with close-up woodworking, hand-tool craftsmanship, and patient shipwright skill. Watch the build process unfold: condition assessment, plank replacement, frame repairs, traditional clinker construction, steamed oak, copper fastenings, caulking, painting, and varnish finish. See how we preserve authentic character while upgrading structural integrity for safe sailing. The drama of restoration meets the calm of the workshop and the thrill of the water as she takes to the estuary for a test sail. Perfect for boatbuilders, wooden boat enthusiasts, and sailors who love hands-on craft, joinery, and traditional methods. If you enjoy woodworking, furniture making, and projects where tools, timber, and skill meet, this video is for you. The video blends the sounds of the workshop with music. If you enjoyed my video, 'Full Build of a Classic Traditional Dinghy' you will surely enjoy this. Sit back, relax and enjoy. It's always interesting to read your comments and thoughts, so please leave comments if you feel so inspired.
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Yeah.
It's very crooked.
Is it?
Yeah.
He did now, he did now.
Okay.
Okay, next one along.
We have to build a boat.
All you have to do is to hit that nail, like, and that nail, subscribe.
Come on, you can do it.
Like, subscribe.
I think it's looking ropy at the curve there.
Okay, good.
Next one.
Next one's alright here.
It's busted over here.
Oh, is it busted?
I think it's busted on the rivet there.
Okay.
It's a go.
I'll probably move her aft.
Yeah.
What's going on here?
That's it.
Brilliant.
Lovely.
Check the right way up.
That's it.
Tight.
Try and get it, that's it, in between those short ones.
Happy?
Yeah, it's good.
Right way up.
That's it.
There he is.
Put a little wing in here.
That's my pencil mark.
That's a slightly more resistant one.
Where are you going?
I've got enough here.
I'm going to get me a little glove as well.
I can't hear you, I've got my earphones on.
What?
I said I've got my earphones on, I can't hear you.
Like.
Subscribe.
Right, do you want to unplug?
Lift it up.
Okay, right, now it's going to go.
Twist it like that.
You just hold it there.
I think if you turn a bit off the foot, the stem end here.
Yeah.
I think it'll be fine.
Looks good.
The twist came out a bit interestingly.
Do you think there's an audience for people watching film?
Yeah.
You do realise we're not going to reuse that masking tape?
You do know that, don't you?
It's not like you're going to have to reuse the masking tape, John.
Do you think masking tape grows on trees?
Done.
Lovely, thank you very much.
No worries.
If I can loosen the...
Okay.
There you go.
