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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”

Nick Smith planks up Louise – and uses a novel steaming technique

[ad name=”intheboatshed-post”] Planking Louise: Nick uses an on-the-spot steaming device for the garboards Hampshire-based boatbuilder Nick Smith is currently planking up a new project, Louise. She’s  a 16ft loa, 6ft beam and will draw about 14in, and built with khaya mahogany planking. She’s destined for customers in Newton Ferrers,  and won’t be kept on a mooring … Continue reading “Nick Smith planks up Louise – and uses a novel steaming technique”

Food for thought from the WBTA survey traditional boat enthusiasts’ buying habits

[ad name=”intheboatshed-post”] Boat builders’ projects featured at intheboatshed.net. From left to bottom left: Nick Smith,  Win Cnoops and the Slipway Collective, Will Stirling and Fabian Bush Traditional-style boat buyers are life-time enthusiasts who seem to buy a ‘fresh’ boat every three to five years. This maybe because their life circumstances change often enough to require … Continue reading “Food for thought from the WBTA survey traditional boat enthusiasts’ buying habits”