We've had many references to Devlin boats before, and I came close to trying to build one of his plans (maybe someday). This gentleman is selling a Devlin boat... absolutely gourgeous. read more »

This article shows a bit more of the "background" of what can be done with some of the modern CNC routers and wood cutting equipment. This particular design really doesn't seem that good to me (and looks to have an awful lot of waste), but the idea of machine cutting parts is growing, and I think will become more and more popular in the home build world. Already some people offer kits with machine cut parts. As more designs become available as electronic files from the designer, then having major parts cut locally for home assembly becomes more practical. read more »

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Since it seems we're on an "old tool" bent, The Shipwright in Training blog (covered earlier) added a post covering the workshop at Mystic Seaport. Check out his descriptions and pictures of some great boat and shipbuilding tools with a real history that currently live in a working museum.

CNN had this special interest piece today that really hit my fancy... Liberty Tool Company sounds like just the place woodworkers and wooden boat builders would love to spend a few hours digging around in.

A little searching on the web led me to this picture gallery from 2004... looks like just the place :-)

It's been a while since we pointed out Wendell Gallagher's Helge. A steel hulled Buehler Diesel Duck which is is finishing himself.

I sure wish my woodwork looked that good...

Mr. Gallagher has some neat ideas on interior fittings that are worth a read and a thought... shelves for clothes under the bunks instead of drawers (to make better use of space and allow air circulation) is one example.

A couple of enterprising gentlemen have built a full size (50 foot) Viking longboat from approximately 15 million Popsicle sticks. Now they are wanting to sail the Atlantic.

Go for it!