by Paul | Jun 7, 2019 | Boat Building, Fabrication, Sailing & Cruising
Please Note: I’ve recently launched a Patreon page and this is where you will find more in-depth information and details if you’re interested in this project. Otherwise, I’ll continue to share progress here on my YouTube channel on a weekly basis for the general...
by Paul | Jun 1, 2019 | Boat Building, Fabrication, Sailing & Cruising
If you watched my video series about going sailing, you know I’ve been thinking about designing and building a new sailboat for myself. You may also have noticed I am presently naming this boat (at least during the project phase) “Sailing Vessel – Downeast Thunder.” I...
by Paul | May 23, 2019 | Boat Building, Building Projects, Sailing & Cruising
If you watched my video about going sailing last week, you know I’ve been thinking about designing and building a new sailboat for myself. As a retired naval architect and marine engineer, have the knowledge and experience to put a design together that shall meet my...
by Paul | Feb 21, 2019 | Boat Building, Building Projects, Fabrication, Farm & Homestead, Promotions
FREE PLANS in pdf format (BOTH IMPERIAL & METRIC DIMENSIONS) – Download Info Below. Most of my subscribers know me as the retired guy that makes stuff and gives away free plans. However, many are unaware of my career as a professionally licensed marine engineer...
by Paul | Aug 31, 2018 | Boat Building, Fabrication, Introduction, Promotions
Shoestring Shipyard is all about boat designs for the first time, novice, back-yard boat builder with no prior boat building experience. The boat models offered were specifically designed to be built with simple hand tools. SS is all about getting people to build...