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Small motor launch Louise built by Nick Smith complete but for her varnish

[ad name=”intheboatshed-post”] Hampshire-based boatbuilder Nick Smith wrote this week with photos of his current motor launch building project Louise. Here’s what he has to say: ‘Louise will be launched in the spring, as the owner will be doing the varnishing over the coming months. Normally I would be a bit reticent about this, but having … Continue reading “Small motor launch Louise built by Nick Smith complete but for her varnish”

Motor launch Louise is ribbed out

[ad name=”intheboatshed-post”] Louise gets her new ribs Hampshire-based and Devon-trained boatbuilder Nick Smith has sent us some more photos of his current 16ft clinker-built motor launch project, Louise. This time he’s steaming and fitting her ribs, a process that would be recognised by boatbuilders going back many centuries. ‘Hi Gav Louise is now ribbed out: … Continue reading “Motor launch Louise is ribbed out”

Nick Smith’s 16ft launch Louise project reaches seven planks a side

[ad name=”intheboatshed-post”] Motor launch Louise at seven planks Hampshire-based and Devon-trained boatbuilder Nick Smith has sent us some more photos of his current project, Louise, which he’s currently planking with khaya mahogany. She’s  a 16ft loa, 6ft beam and will draw about 14in. Here’s what he says: ‘Louise has seven planks per side now, so … Continue reading “Nick Smith’s 16ft launch Louise project reaches seven planks a side”