Cutting a St. Ayles Skiff
For anyone who has spiled and cut planks from rough lumber or plywood stock, seeing a computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine make short and precise work of the task is humbling. A… Read more »
In Good Company: Donald L. Blount – Professional BoatBuilder Issue 199, Oct/Nov 2022 — Donald Blount tribute
Recent Posts
Running Gear Alignment
Tips on adjusting the engine, bearings, and shaft for maximum efficiency Many consider running-gear alignment to be a black art. At a yard I once managed, I clearly recall watching… Read more »
Chuck Husick
Industry veterans will best remember Chuck Husick as the former head of Chris-Craft, and as author of numerous articles in boating magazines, not the least of which was a Q&A… Read more »
Wide-Open Throttle
A few years ago I was carrying out a sea trial aboard a single-screw trawler that a client was considering for purchase. Part of the process involves running the vessel… Read more »
Design Challenge III
Submissions closed, judging is underway. A Fast Expedition Sailboat Inspired in part by the worldwide popularity of raid-type events—multi-day racing and cruising expeditions sailed in small boats—we challenge you… Read more »
Predicting Bad Behavior
Consider the following cases: A 28′ (8.5m) lobsterboat, repowered for a race, turned turtle at high speed. A 23′ (7m) tournament-style bassboat would chine-walk violently at high speed. A 30′… Read more »
Skimmers
Kvichak Marine, a builder of aluminum workboats in Seattle, Washington, this summer received multiple orders for its 30′3″ x 8′ (9.2m x 2.4m) Rapid Response Oil Skimmers fitted with the… Read more »
Offshore Passage Prep: Hydraulics
Since my first bluewater passage aboard the 120′ (36.5m) steel schooner R/V Westward nearly 25 years ago as a student, I’ve developed a strong appreciation for what’s involved in maintaining… Read more »
Design Challenge II Winners
Professional BoatBuilder and WoodenBoat magazines’ second design challenge drew 58 excellent submissions from professional and amateur designers in 17 countries. Our panel of judges had the pleasure of studying all… Read more »
Design Challengers
This scorching first week of July, we at Professional BoatBuilder were lucky to have some business to attend to on the water. Two boats built to designs from our 2009… Read more »
