Small Boat, Big problem - Part 3 - Repairing a lapstrake garboard plank with WEST SYSTEM EPOXY

Join boatbuilder Mark Reuten at Nomad Boatbuilding as we take on one of the trickiest repairs for a traditional lapstrake dinghy: replacing and scarfing in a fractured garboard plank.

This video is the third of a three-part series focused on bringing this traditional dinghy back to life. Watch the other videos here:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnOoJJKdbR4Lk9QaAMWkjBHCzF1Nto2Um&si=m72QgA4loWVJxsnS

In this episode, you’ll see the full process:
Steam bending new planking into shape
Creating a long scarf joint for a seamless repair
Using WEST SYSTEM Epoxy to secure and fair the plank
Tips for fitting, beveling, clamping, and avoiding common mistakes

This small acorn dinghy, originally built at the Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre in British Columbia, had extensive damage on both garboard planks. On the port side, we installed a Dutchman to fix a crack; on the starboard side, we replaced nearly three-quarters of the plank.

Whether you’re interested in traditional wooden boat repair, lapstrake construction, or just love watching hands-on craftsmanship, this video shows practical techniques, lessons learned, and honest challenges faced during the repair.

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