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Visiting the Blue Dolphin - 1962 Beals Brothers Lobster boat restoration
In this Episode we take a short trip to check out the ongoing restoration of the 1962 Beals Brothers lobster boat The Blue Dolphin. This classic 45 foot wooden boat has lived in Newport, RI her entire life and is now getting a full overhaul, including plastic framing, a new keel, new planks and much more to get her back on the waters of Narraganset Bay. Follow Lou and co-owner Ian as they take us through some of the work done so far as well as show us some of what lies ahead.
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Building ORCA - Episode 12: The Transom
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It's a new day in the Opendoor Boatshop and we're finally building the transom for ORCA. We first need to lift the lines off our drawing and then transfer them onto our loft floor in full size. Then using a little trick we're going to hammer some nail heads along those lines to copy them onto a cardboard pattern. Simply by pressing the cardboard down on the nails heads we can see the marks on t...
Building ORCA - Episode 11: Completing the Centerline
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This week we're getting out and installing our Horn Timber, the last piece on ORCA's centerline. We first need to cut the timber down to size with a chainsaw so we can get it up on to our shipsaw. The horn timber will run from the top of the stern post all the way to the transom of the boat. We then need to create another mortise and tenon to connect the two pieces, only this time the tenon in ...
Building ORCA - Episode 10: Installing the Stern Post
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It's time for us to install the stern post for ORCA! This is an important piece as it will have the propeller shaft going through it and it connects the keel to the horn timber above it, which runs all the way back to the transom of the boat. In this episode we're going to show you a little trick to help us mortise our timber into the keel with a chainsaw. Using two wooden guides and some socke...
Building ORCA - Episode 9: Back to the sawmill for the stern post, horn timber and framing stock
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The centerline for ORCA is nearly complete so we're headed back to the saw mill for more lumber. We're out to find pieces for the stern post, horn timber and also our framing stock. Get involved with the ORCA project at: www.patreon.com/tipsfromashipwright Check out the website and help us find items for ORCA! www.tipsfromashipwright.com tipsfromashipwright louissauzedd...
Building ORCA - Episode 8: Connecting the forefoot to the stem - deep drilling
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Moving forward on ORCA we've almost completed assembling our center-line and this week we're making the final connection between the forefoot and the stem. This joint will be made in a new and improved way that will work to hold the pieces together while also not allowing for any twist. We are ultimately going to be using all bronze fastenings in ORCA because they hold up best and don't disturb...
Building ORCA - Episode 7: Drilling the center line for bolting
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The week we're going to drill and connect our entire keel and forefoot together. Drilling can be tricky so we need to take our time to get set up properly. I'm using a barefoot ship auger because it can drill without wandering or pulling and also start off and stay nice and straight. The pieces are going to be temporarily fastened with ready-red or all-thread rod until we are finished with rabb...
Building the V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 41: Sea trials
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We've all been anxious for this moment, sea trials on our 23' V-Bottom Skiff! It's been 10 years in the making and to finally get it finished and in the water is a real achievement for us. We're not going to waste any time getting the boat up to speed and boy is it a thrill to drive. As soon as I get up on plane you could feel the weight of the boat, it rode smoothly even in light chop and stay...
Building ORCA - Episode 6: Connecting the keel to the forefoot
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We're moving right along with the centerline of ORCA and we're also happy to announce that we have picked up the V-Bottom skiff and will be putting her in the water this week for a test run so stay tuned for that! This week on ORCA, we need to back-up the scarf between our keel and forefoot. To do this we're going to fashion a piece that will span the two other timbers and then be fastened with...
Building ORCA - Episode 5: Assembling the center-line
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This week on ORCA we're assembling our center-line, composed of the keel, forefoot and stem. All this lumber is quarter sawn 6"x6" white oak, so it's incredibly strong and that's what we want for these pieces, especially below the waterline. Today we need to connect and create the scarf joint between the front of the keel and forefoot. We're going to have to plunge cut with our skill saw which ...
Building ORCA - Episode 4: Drawing ORCA and the search for all items on deck!
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It’s full-steam ahead on ORCA!! This week we’re in the drawing room with Lou as he shows us how he’s designing the keel and centerline based on his knowledge of Novi boats which ORCA originally was along with research, study and scaling of many ORCA photos and information. There’s many ways to get involved in the project, we just added a huge list to our website www.tipsfromashipwright.com of a...
How to build a simple 15 foot plywood boat in 2 days with Lou - Catskill Mountain Youtube Maker Camp
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After a short break, Lou is back at it! 23' V-Bottom sea trials and new ORCA episodes on the way but first we want to share with you a great video from our weekend at the 2022 Catskill Mountain UA-cam Maker Camp. We we're there with the TotalBoat team, Jimmy Diresta and several other great UA-camrs and fans to see some great demonstrations and do their own small builds with fellow creators. We'...
Building the V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 40: Painting up the topside, bottom and out the open door!
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The V-Bottom Skiff is going out the door! In this episode we put on our final coat of TotalBoat Wet Edge topside paint and also a final coat of Spartan Red bottom paint. This has been an amazing build and it's been so fun to share it with all of you. The boat is headed to the outboard motor shop to have the engine mounted on the transom and then we'll get her back, oil the interior and put her ...
Building the V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 39: Plunge cutting the transom for our outboard motor install
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We've got our V-Bottom Skiff all varnished up with TotalBoat Lust and she's looking absolutely fantastic. The next step for us is to cut down the transom to make it the right height to install our outboard motor. This is a very tricky cut and can really only be done in one way with a tough plunge cut using our circular saw. Check it out!! Also, don't forget to come visit us at the 2022 Newport ...
Building the V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 38: How to varnish your wooden boat
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Don't forget to come visit us at the 2022 Newport Boat from September 15-18th in Newport, Rhode Island. We'll be at the UA-camr Booth, Lou will be there to answer any questions and just hang out and have a good time - schedule and ticket discount code below. We've got lots of fun stuff planned with TotalBoat throughout the weekend, excited to see you all there!!! Discount Code: TipsFromLou Tick...
Building ORCA - Episode 3: Construction begins! Cutting and scarfing the keel!
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Building ORCA - Episode 3: Construction begins! Cutting and scarfing the keel!
Building the V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 37: Plugging away
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Building the V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 37: Plugging away
Building the V-Bottom Skiff: Episode 36: Final steps of construction
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Building the V-Bottom Skiff: Episode 36: Final steps of construction
Building the V-Bottom Skiff: Episode 35 - Scarfing the caps with a ship-saw and rabbit plane
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Building the V-Bottom Skiff: Episode 35 - Scarfing the caps with a ship-saw and rabbit plane
Building the V-Bottom Skiff: Episode 34 - Fitting the caps
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Building the V-Bottom Skiff: Episode 34 - Fitting the caps
Building the V-Bottom Skiff: Episode 33 - Plane crazy How to plane on a curve
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Building the V-Bottom Skiff: Episode 33 - Plane crazy How to plane on a curve
Building the V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 32: Installing the inwhales
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Building the V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 32: Installing the inwhales
Building the V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 31: Finishing the knees and getting out the inwhales
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Building the V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 31: Finishing the knees and getting out the inwhales
Building the V-Bottom Skiff: Episode 30 - Timbers for ORCA and installing the knees
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Building the V-Bottom Skiff: Episode 30 - Timbers for ORCA and installing the knees
Building the V-Bottom Skiff: Episode 29 - Laminating our knees with epoxy
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Building the V-Bottom Skiff: Episode 29 - Laminating our knees with epoxy
Building the V-Bottom Skiff: Episode 28 - Getting out the knees and priming the hull
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Building the V-Bottom Skiff: Episode 28 - Getting out the knees and priming the hull
Building the V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 27: Fairing the hull for our 2-part epoxy barrier coat primer
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Building the V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 27: Fairing the hull for our 2-part epoxy barrier coat primer
Building the 23’ V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 26: Shaping the breasthook
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Building the 23’ V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 26: Shaping the breasthook
Building the V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 25: Shaping the stemhead with a chainsaw
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Building the V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 25: Shaping the stemhead with a chainsaw
Building the V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 24: Laminating the Cutwater
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Building the V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 24: Laminating the Cutwater

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @maxsmeanmachines
    @maxsmeanmachines 8 годин тому

    Good Video, Thanks

  • @erichwoodall2897
    @erichwoodall2897 День тому

    Beautiful work as always. What is the Orca's beam?

  • @Pukkpukkpukk
    @Pukkpukkpukk День тому

    So cool 😎

  • @nathanlesnett1788
    @nathanlesnett1788 День тому

    Any chance the plans for the total boat work skiff are for sale? So interested in building it.

  • @jonathanbeyer7852
    @jonathanbeyer7852 День тому

    Lou, The wood boat Svengali. Welcome back!

  • @ernieforrest7218
    @ernieforrest7218 4 дні тому

    Great job, an accomplishment to be very proud of.

  • @longjohnsilver9814
    @longjohnsilver9814 5 днів тому

    Ich habe mir echt schon Sorgen gemacht!

  • @dougparrish3859
    @dougparrish3859 5 днів тому

    I've been a trades instructor for 29 years. You, sir, are in an elite category. I wish you had been my instructor in "teacher's college".

  • @cmasailor
    @cmasailor 5 днів тому

    Is that 1/4 inch ACX? ... I have that lying around...

  • @StanDavis-ou5vv
    @StanDavis-ou5vv 5 днів тому

    I know the station is four feet back from the stem but how wide is it stn

  • @davisdavis4934
    @davisdavis4934 8 днів тому

    I'd die before I hit the end of the first plank Bro. Hard work building boats.

  • @erichwoodall2897
    @erichwoodall2897 9 днів тому

    The scraper made it next level. Thanks for the 40 years of insight

  • @erichwoodall2897
    @erichwoodall2897 9 днів тому

    Awesome build quality

  • @erichwoodall2897
    @erichwoodall2897 9 днів тому

    Awesome build brother. I'd love to come see it. Deale MD

  • @StanDavis-ou5vv
    @StanDavis-ou5vv 11 днів тому

    I would like to thank you for your class I am 69 years old and have been around boats and ships all my life and I learn more from you and your projects it is great to have someone to learn from please don't stop thank you stan

  • @filipforslid7637
    @filipforslid7637 11 днів тому

    So why dont you buy a plastic boat?

  • @nasidney
    @nasidney 13 днів тому

    i was starting to believe all was lost and the Orca may be cursed. So glad you're back Lou!

  • @wadehines9971
    @wadehines9971 16 днів тому

    One more on team welcome back!

  • @Heraclitean
    @Heraclitean 17 днів тому

    Gentleman's lobster yacht.. there's a phrase, lol

  • @martycasey8476
    @martycasey8476 17 днів тому

    I remember the Blue Dolphin in the 60's when I was a young kid hanging out on Bailey's beach , ledge Rd and spouting rock. Mr. Cushing ran her hard hauling lobsta pots in any weather or water condition S. But done like a pro dancing around the ledges. It was a beautiful boat, as Louis says..a gentlemans lobsta yacht. He kept her moored at green bridge cove on the drive. The Blue Dolphin was synonymous with Newport...a blending of wealth and blue collar work. It was a pleasant surprise to find this video. Thank you! Marty Casey...native Newporter

  • @Arcturian1111
    @Arcturian1111 17 днів тому

    Do you tip your friend for tipping? Or just give him some cold beer and a nice cigar?

  • @marcmorris-kb9ry
    @marcmorris-kb9ry 17 днів тому

    The mug bit is impeccable 😊

  • @slimjimnomad861
    @slimjimnomad861 18 днів тому

    Great to see you Louis. Plastic frames ? Please could you tell me what type of plastic this is ? It looks like nylon, we have black recycled plastic here in the U.K. do you think this would be good to use ? Thanks in advance.

  • @sallyb3
    @sallyb3 18 днів тому

    Bravo Zulu 🎉

  • @marksmith5208
    @marksmith5208 19 днів тому

    Fantastic! 😍

  • @Bandar_Alai_Heavy_Equepment
    @Bandar_Alai_Heavy_Equepment 19 днів тому

    Skills for making the best wooden axes .Very inspiring and useful ...Always successful friend Greeting from Bandar Alay Heavy Equipment Channel Indonesia 🇮🇩⚓⛴️⛵❤️😍👍👍

  • @Bandar_Alai_Heavy_Equepment
    @Bandar_Alai_Heavy_Equepment 19 днів тому

    Very inspiring and useful.. good luck 🇮🇩💗❤️😍👍👍

  • @chrisdavis5718
    @chrisdavis5718 19 днів тому

    How much is all this work going to cost? I'm sure it's well worth it but I'd like to know.

  • @richardcrowe3286
    @richardcrowe3286 20 днів тому

    Great to see you on line again!

  • @NenadSajnovic-ev5lo
    @NenadSajnovic-ev5lo 20 днів тому

    Bravo!!!

  • @scherry9819
    @scherry9819 20 днів тому

    looks fantastic

  • @scottmcintosh2988
    @scottmcintosh2988 21 день тому

    I was named after a 36 and a half foot wooden Cape Island yaut built by David Stevens Lunienburg, NS. There is a big difference in the PEI boats today midsection different great mileage ! Love this chanel I have 4 great grandfather's that built the Cape Island boats wooden ones are the best Dave went to Expo 1967 Montreal by the Canadian boat builders built an 80 footer sailboat all copper nails ! Thank you Lewis

  • @StanDavis-ou5vv
    @StanDavis-ou5vv 21 день тому

    Just want to thank you for your instructions on the skiff and I have started my own thanks again stan

  • @user-dr3yg5xo3h
    @user-dr3yg5xo3h 21 день тому

    Don't know where Lou has been but I'm so, soo glad to click on my notifications and see a video from Tip's from a Shipwright. Lou is my absolute favorite. No one makes better videos. Every single piece of material is examined and explained, as is every aspect of it's installation in the greatest detail. What it's for and how it preforms, in a manner that's down to earth and plainly understandable for the common man like myself. Welcome back Lou, you were greatly missed. By myself anyway.

  • @mikepriaro9169
    @mikepriaro9169 22 дні тому

    Don't do this unless a test for lead in the paint reveals none.

  • @AnthonyDibiaseIdeas
    @AnthonyDibiaseIdeas 22 дні тому

    Thank you.

  • @AnthonyDibiaseIdeas
    @AnthonyDibiaseIdeas 22 дні тому

    Thank you.

  • @ChimeraActual
    @ChimeraActual 22 дні тому

    Ex-boatbuilder from MA, but practised elsewhere. Yes, love those wooden working boats: lobster, Cape Cod Cats, sloops, etc. Years after trading the financial heartache of wooden boat building and maintenance for computer programing I got to build my dream house with an architect. My primary guidance to him? I want a lobster boat, not a yacht. Great to see you again! There's no one on YT who has half the knowledge and experience that you have. Your explanation of your solutions for frames and planks is so creative and sound it's a delight to hear. I seem to recall that that Lobster boats were held together with iron nails, that limited their life spans. Maybe those were just the Down East boats? Well, you had to keep the builders employed or you wouldn't have any.

  • @williamolsmit4659
    @williamolsmit4659 22 дні тому

    Only wood boats have a soul, but It's takes a man to read the wood and those are few and far a apart, and you are a Master

  • @AnthonyDibiaseIdeas
    @AnthonyDibiaseIdeas 22 дні тому

    Thank you.

  • @mphprecision6922
    @mphprecision6922 22 дні тому

    Lou teaches the geometry you never learned in school. Glad to see you again.

  • @miles2378
    @miles2378 23 дні тому

    4:44 does that Epoxy come pree packaged or do you mix and fill the tube applicator?

  • @timjohnson8725
    @timjohnson8725 23 дні тому

    My dad lost his boat during hurricane Gloria around Buttermilk Bay.. the only time I saw him cry.

  • @mowahabyn
    @mowahabyn 23 дні тому

    👍👍

  • @loubonaparte5063
    @loubonaparte5063 23 дні тому

    Ohhh this should be fun!!!

  • @Eric06410
    @Eric06410 23 дні тому

    You the man Lou.

  • @joshualucas1821
    @joshualucas1821 23 дні тому

    For a second I thought this was the 1926 Grand Banks schooner from Stan Rogers' "Man with Blue Dolphin". And I was like, isn't that boat at the bottom of the Detroit River?

  • @sanchezshots
    @sanchezshots 24 дні тому

    Welcome back Lou

  • @mikecox9214
    @mikecox9214 24 дні тому

    Very cool! Thanks Lou

  • @StanDavis-ou5vv
    @StanDavis-ou5vv 24 дні тому

    Is there a way to put a center concle in the flat bottom skiff thank stan