SV Tapatya Blog: Building A Benford Junk schooner Dory

Mission Statement: To build a capable, affordable cruising boat with readily-available skills, materials, equipment and facilities.
If, like me, you dream of getting out there and sailing/cruising the world's waters, this blog/site aims to show my approach to how to do just that. Capable cruising boats should not be limited to the reach of the rich and privileged. If you accept the premise that a 25 year working lifespan for your boat is plenty for you to achieve your dreams (seems reasonable!) and are not concerned about such capitalist constructs as resale value, then the capable cruising boat is within the reach of a meagre budget. Go for it!

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EP41

25/6/2018

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In this week's episode, I talk about the various things that are going on to prepare the hull for the sheathing in glass and epoxy. Whilst they lack a bit of the excitement of hull planking, these are essential bits that need to be done right. So, the sheathing is getting close now and after that it'll be the big roll-over!

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EP40 - The planking is finished!

19/6/2018

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This is the final video of the planking progress. I decided to go for a real-time, non-edited approach and to show what really happens, so there's one moment when the saw kicks back and several nails bending, etc, etc. Anyhow, the planking is now finished and I'm moving on to preparing the hull for glassing.

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The hardest board to fit

11/6/2018

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EP 39 is now out, in which Hazel and I apply significant amounts of brute force to a piece of plywood to bend the aft end of the hull into shape. Enjoy!

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EP 38 - the planking continues

4/6/2018

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This video shows the continuation of the planking - the second layer goes on the bottom and is started on the sides. I manage to spray blood on the hull side and also finish my ongoing witter about glue.

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Hi, I'm Tony. This blog is about my attempts to build a 32ft Benford sailing dory in my back garden. If all goes well, I plan, one day, to head off into the sunset.
As to myself, I'm a musician, sailor, woodworker, mechanic, plumber, sparky and general all-round handyperson who loves "engineering" challenges.

EP41

EP40 - The planking is finished!

The hardest board to fit

EP 38 - the planking continues

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