Here are the latest few blog posts. The balance of this years, appear below the list of posts and the column on the right, the index, lists all posts since 2008 when I started this blog, over 400 posts and 9 years.
The plans for this center console are contained in the Ply-on-Frame construction manual e-book. This is free when you purchase any of my ply-on-frame boat plans. It is also available for free download when you join the Boat Plans Insider site. (Note: The plans do not include the windshield, added by this builder.)
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Saturday, April 13, 2019
The plans for this stand-up pilothouse cabin are contained in the Ply-on-Frame construction manual e-book. This is free when you purchase any of my ply-on-frame boat plans. It is also available for free download when you join the Boat Plans Insider site.
Join insider site with free cabin plans.
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Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Fredrico P. Just sent me these pictures of his homebuilt 11' Champlain skiff. He says the weather is holding him back, but it should be clearing up soon and promises pictures when it's launched.
11' Champlain Row/Power skiff Boat Plans.
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Monday, March 25, 2019
Fred Damerow sent me these pctures of his nearly complete Tillamook. It looks like he's doing a great job.
17' Tillamook Pacific Power Dory Boat Plans.
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Saturday, March 23, 2019
I just got these pictures and note from Andrew's Facebook page:
Well here at last is a little pirogue called "Scraps"; reworked into the kayak it should be and officially renamed "Patches"...thanks Jeff Spira for the FREE boat plans for this Huntington Harbor kayak!
Andrew Murray
These plans are FREE when you sign up at the insider section at: Spira International Boat Plans Insider FREE Boat Plans Section.
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Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Eric Stremmel's Recently Completed 17' Tilamook Pacific Power Dory
Eric Stremmel just completed this Tillamook Pacific Power Dory. He sent me this e-mail and pictures yesterday:
Hi Jeff,
I wanted to send you pictures of my Tillamook. The frame is Douglas fir and white oak with half inch meranti plywood over it. Clothed , epoxied, and painted with Brightsides. Used the roll and tip method and was amazed with how smooth it came out . People think it is fiberglass. All exposed wood is white oak epoxied and varnished. It really gets up and goes with a 50 hp on it. The ride is smooth and dry. Could not possibly be happier with the way it turned out.
Thank you!
Eric
17' Tillamook Pacific Power Dory Boat Plans.
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Sunday, March 10, 2019
Rob Shaylia just sent me these pictures of his recently completed 18' Carolinian Dory.
18' Carolinian Dory Boat Plans.
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Saturday, March 9, 2019
Marlin Robison is just now finishing up his Robalo Panga. Here's the note he recently sent me:
Hey Jeff,
I'm nearly finished building the Robala panga and wanted to shoot you some pictures of it. It was the first boat ive built, it was more time consuming than I expected but i think it came out great.
This boat will see lots of use in Monterey and San Francisco bay and every lake within driving distance.
Thanks for the great plans. I cant wait to get out on the water.
Marlin
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Complete Boatbuilding Tips and Tricks Blog Index for 2019
- Sunday, April 14, 2019: Free Center Console Plans
- Saturday, April 13, 2019: Free Cabin Plans
- Tuesday, April 2, 2019: Champlain 11' Skiff Nearly Ready to Launch
- Monday, March 25, 2019: Fred Damerow's Nearly Finished 17' Tilamook Pacific Power Dory
- Saturday, March 23, 2019: Andrew Murray's Reworked Huntington Harbor Kayak
- Tuesday, March 12, 2019: Eric Stremmel's Recently Completed 17' Tilamook Pacific Power Dory
- Sunday, March 10, 2019: Rob Shaylia Completed his 18' Carolinian Dory
- Saturday, March 9, 2019: Marlin Robison's Robalo Panga
- Friday, March 8, 2019: Brian Williamson Completed this Huntington Harbor Kayak
- Thursday, March 7, 2019: Gary Gresco's Alamitos Project
- Sunday, February 17, 2019: Don Harris Working on an Oysterman this Winter
- Sunday, February 10, 2019: Bob Heidenreich's 17' Tillamook Pacific Power Dory Interior
- Sunday, January 27, 2019: Antonio Tenerelli Flipped Over his 19' Anacapa Offshore Power Dory
Please don't be embarrassed to send in photos of your projects. I get a lot of emails from people who tell me about their build but never send any pictures. I'd love to see them, as would all of the other people who are either building a boat or thinking about it. They need all the encouragement they can get.
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