Sailing Magic Carpet

Posted by Ryan Posted onMar 3, 2023 at 2:48 PM and filed under Featured Spaces
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I have a real fetish for watching craftsmen follow their passions from within their work shops. I actually spend far too much time doing this rather than following my own in my shop. But every now and then, I find someone that does things in such a way that I get inspired to turn off the computer and get to it.

Recently, I stumbled upon a sailing couple that builds old boats and then farts around in them until it’s time to build another. So when Maya and Aladino sold their most recent boat not long ago, I got excited as I knew a fresh project was inbound. And it is, but first – Aladino had to build a dinghy.

This is part one a series of three videos and HIGHLY recommend you watch all three. Dude gets it.

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Toomanytools? said:
Have you checked out The Sampson Boat Co. Rebuilding the Tally Ho? On YouTube.
Pretty interesting work on a boat most would have scrapped.
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Yes. So good. So many different disciplines.

Building the mast had to be the most stressful glue up ever:

 
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Something I'd like to do when I have some other projects out of the way is build a sailboat. I'd love to go explore the Pamlico sound in NC. That would contribute to something of a sharpie style being a likely candidate.
 
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This is not the same type of boat, but the narrator is an old pro at boat building, and has a wonderful series of videos which deal with building a traditional wooden boat. Besides vast knowledge he is very entertaining and easy to learn from.

I have been a boat builder and sailor for more than half my 79 years. But my specialty is customizing yachts.

 
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This is something I am interested in that I may indulge when I retire, which is hopefully this year. I am lucky because there are a number of marine museums in the Chesapeake Bay area with active boat shops that fix or maintain old boats, as well as build new ones. They have active programs for volunteers. The museum up in St. Michael's just finished a build of the Maryland Dove, a replica of one of the first two ships to land in Maryland.

www.marylanddove.org

Maryland Dove

www.marylanddove.org www.marylanddove.org

The museum has quite a program for fledgling builders.

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Apprentice for a Day Shipyard Programs - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum

For more information or to discuss custom group visits, contact Shipyard Education Programs Manager Jenn Kuhn at [email protected] or call 410-745-4980. Upcoming Programs REGISTERING FOR AFAD COURSES Email CBMM’s Shipyard Education Programs Manager Jenn Kuhn at [email protected] or call 410-745-4980...
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They are currently working on the 1912 tugboat Delaware.

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1912 tug delaware Archives - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum

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I will go to the Calvert Marine Museum which is closer to me.

Boats of the Chesapeake | Calvert Marine Museum, MD - Official Website

www.calvertmarinemuseum.com www.calvertmarinemuseum.com

Thanks for the post, got me thinking about this again.

Bruce
 
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Was totally impressed w/ the Maine State Museum in Augusta. A room dedicated to sailing ship construction. Full size view from the hold where huge oak crotches were employed as rib to deck transitions. That wood does not exist today.
 
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Loved the video, can't wait for the next episode. Working with epoxy is hard and as he said, doing it in warm weather is even harder, which I can attest to. The last year I've been working with epoxy and live edge wood in 100+ degree desert temps and several times experienced the epoxy hardening before my very eyes. I like how he incorporated the sawdust in with the epoxy, gives me some idea's. I would like to know how he kept the puzzle joints from adhering to the workbench. speaking of the workbench, I wonder if anyone has ever fiberglassed the top of their bench in order to make it stronger, maybe even liquid proof. Overall, it was a really great and yes, motivating video.
 
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Ryan said:
I hadn’t seen this. There goes my Saturday…
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if you can get through the years of videos in a Saturday, hats off to you. took me weeks of watching to back track from harvesting wood, drying, aquiring tools (check out the bandsaw and planer aquisitions/making usable tools), casting the lead keel, it goes on and on. i lost a month of time that i didn't have to lose......
 
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Loved the video, can't wait for the next episode. Working with epoxy is hard and as he said, doing it in warm weather is even harder, which I can attest to. The last year I've been working with epoxy and live edge wood in 100+ degree desert temps and several times experienced the epoxy hardening before my very eyes. I like how he incorporated the sawdust in with the epoxy, gives me some idea's. I would like to know how he kept the puzzle joints from adhering to the workbench. speaking of the workbench, I wonder if anyone has ever fiberglassed the top of their bench in order to make it stronger, maybe even liquid proof. Overall, it was a really great and yes, motivating video.
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I fiberglassed my second story deck for waterproofing and maintenance purposes.
Fo a workbench- maybe if used outdoors.
 
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I'm a fan of both Sampson Boat Building with the Tally Ho as well as the Sailing Magic Carpet channel. I can only wish for the skill and patience of Aladino. The different skills and techniques employed to completely rebuild Tally Ho is amazing. I loved watching them bring the old guy out of retirement to help a crew of 6 or 8 pour the lead keel.
 
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Skiff Builder said:
Highly recommend this Sharpie book by Reuel Parker.
He has good design/plans on his site.
I am currently building one of his 30

https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-s...koaAku_EALw_wcB#idiq=17847112&edition=5655334
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I bought that about a dozen years ago. Also a number of years ago at an estate sale I picked up a stack of other books about boatbuilding. Obviously the desire to build one is a slow smolder that hasn't turned into a fire yet. But, maybe someday. Now you've got me looking at Parker's website again!

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I bought plans for a 22' center console skiff when I was 38. Sat on them till 48, than built it in 8 months , evenings and weekends. 15 years after build we are still using it hard!
I delayed because Idid not have the " right" shop space. When Idid build I still did not have the right shop!
Don't wait, make sawdust! It's nothing but 10,000 small tasks to completion.
 
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I've been foloowing these videos for years and admiring the progress. Many years ago, pre internet I discovered Wooden boat magazine. Back then I was more interested in a classic runabout style or cabin cruiser. Today it's just the simple satisfying observation of watching their progress. At my age 71 I am very happy sailing within 35 to 40 minutes of my home at a beautifully clear lake. Granted, just a 1985 Sunfish, but still lots of fun! I highly recommend it. I also recommend the The Duracell Project on youtube. Again, not a wooden boat project but still very interesting construction techniques of fiberglass lamination and construction. No small task on a ex ocean going world class racer.
 
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y'sguy said:
I've been foloowing these videos for years and admiring the progress. Many years ago, pre internet I discovered Wooden boat magazine. Back then I was more interested in a classic runabout style or cabin cruiser. Today it's just the simple satisfying observation of watching their progress. At my age 71 I am very happy sailing within 35 to 40 minutes of my home at a beautifully clear lake. Granted, just a 1985 Sunfish, but still lots of fun! I highly recommend it. I also recommend the The Duracell Project on youtube. Again, not a wooden boat project but still very interesting construction techniques of fiberglass lamination and construction. No small task on a ex ocean going world class racer.
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just looked up the duracell project - i subscribed.
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I bought plans for a 22' center console skiff when I was 38. Sat on them till 48, than built it in 8 months , evenings and weekends. 15 years after build we are still using it hard!
I delayed because Idid not have the " right" shop space. When Idid build I still did not have the right shop!
Don't wait, make sawdust! It's nothing but 10,000 small tasks to completion.
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this is true of every project. don't stress over the 10,000 tasks. just start at 1 then move to 2, soon you'll be at 9999
 
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Dad and I built a 12' sailboat when I was in high school. It was a glen-l design. It was a fun process. I still want to build a stripper canoe. I have the room and tools to do it... I should just start.

Actually. I think I will. I have a few small projects the next few months, but I think I'll finally start it this summer.
 
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Great videos!

My Dad talked me into buying a "partially complete" 13' Martin Skiff when I was about 13 y/o... It's currently in the attic at his house, substantially less complete than when I bought it. As it turns out, he and I are way better at buying projects than finishing them...

One day I hope to get to it. But for now it's part of my wood collection and a ways down the list of projects. Smh, this thing called a "career" is seriously hindering my QST.
 
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I also recommend the The Duracell Project on youtube. Again, not a wooden boat project but still very interesting construction techniques of fiberglass lamination and construction. No small task on a ex ocean going world class racer.
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I ended up binge watching the duracell project over the last week and am caught up with the latest video. thank you for mentioning this. that project is an amazing combination of vision, design, and construction. I the fiberglass work is top notch
 
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I ended up binge watching the duracell project over the last week and am caught up with the latest video. thank you for mentioning this. that project is an amazing combination of vision, design, and construction. I the fiberglass work is top notch
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OK! well here's another you might try. It's 7 years in. "salt & Tar". Not highly techno but rather very low tech build with what you've got AND Highly traditional. Built a lot from repurposed material and not the high end stuff. Does the best with what They find. And very determined. They are now happily sailing the world to prove it.
 
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Having built several sailboats from 8 to 37 feet I am always interested in classic boat restorations. Earlier this winter I watched a documentary hosted on YouTube about the restoration of Mariquita, a racing "18 meter" class sailing yacht built in 1911 by the famous designer/builder Fife. Truly a yacht from the "golden age". She was rescued from the mud in 1991 and restored to her former glory in the early 2000's by Fairlie Restorations in England. Despite a couple of hours searching I can't find the video, perhaps others more digital than I can find it. This video will show Mariquita post restoration back in her element out on the race course.

 
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I would thought that could you use a vacuum table to get all the air bubbles out, that's the way I did it years ago building parts. I know that's how they build surf boards and other structural parts without air bubbles. Most Epoxy cure rate is given at 70 Degrees and every 10 degree temp cuts the time in half. If you have 1 hour at 70 degrees, you have 30 minutes at 80 degrees, you have 15 minutes at 90 degrees and no time at 100 degrees. You learn this real fast when you use structural adhesive you can screw it up real fast.
 
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