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Preview: Understanding wooden boat construction, part 4 - Deck structure

by Eric Blake, Boatbuilder 5 Sep 2020 13:37 BST
Understanding wooden boat construction, part 4 - Deck structure © Off Center Harbor

Building wooden boats keeps me sane.

It keeps my gears turning and my hands moving.

We'd like everyone to be able to find that solace, so here are some great new resources to help feed the current boatbuilding renaissance:

New video:

Learn about carlins, king beams, and more as Sean Koomen continues to amaze with this detailed chalkboard drawings and crystal-clear explanations. He's not called Chief Instructor for nothing...

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