Preview: How to Build a Wooden Boat – AROHA, Part 6 – Making an Effective Scarf Joint

14 Responses So Far to “How to Build a Wooden Boat – AROHA, Part 6 – Making an Effective Scarf Joint”

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  Kit Laughlin says:

  I do understand that some viewers want to ‘move ahead’, but there is a true wealth of pro. tips in this video, in particular, that for viewers like me are invaluable, and which would not have emerged if the scarfing section had been made into a ‘how to’ video. By allowing Eric to extemporise to some extent, we are getting a schooling in the *whole process*, something that is easily lost otherwise. I want to put my finger on the other side of the scale, and just let Eric do what he feels moved to do. I can wait for the unfolding of the larger process, in other words. Sincere thanks.

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  Chris Robbins says:

  Eric, I really appreciate this video. I’ve been sailing 60 years and in woodworking for 45 years, the first 16 building teak interiors in fiberglass boats. The remainder in architectural millwork. I always admire guys like you who can build the complete boat from wood. Thank you for your attention to detail and careful explanation of possible pitfalls and reasons behind the technique. Understanding the why is just as important as the how. I’ve worked with and employed some great craftsmen over the years. The qualities I see in your work and hear in your discussion are found in all of them. Keep it up, learning never stops.

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  Simon Houlder says:

  Hi Steve Stone, Can you please publish a wood materials list for those builders that have NOT purchased the frames kit, i.e. that wood (mostly plywood?) that is not on the handwritten list that I have photographed from the part 4 video. Just planning ahead for when my boat builder is free to start…

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    Steve Stone says:

    Hi Simon. Yes, we’re working on that, and remember that list he shows in Part 4 is only the Douglas Fir (I think?) and doesn’t include the mahogany.

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      Simon Houlder says:

      Hi Steve, any progress on the wood list? I have handwritten from the Part 4 video the plywood and Douglas fir list, so what else is required, bearing in mind I will have to purchase the frames kit too. Also do you have a UK machine shop to produce the kits on this side of the pond? I am keen to order but don’t know the timing to co-ordinate with my builder.

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        Steve Stone says:

        Hi Simon.

        Yes, we have a CNC partner who can cut the kits in the UK. You can simply place an order for the kit online here and we’ll direct the order to our UK partner and he’ll connect with you re: shipment or pickup.

        INFO & PLANS PURCHASING:
        https://www.offcenterharbor.com/plans-och-aroha/

        PURCHASE THE KIT HERE:
        https://www.offcenterharbor.com/aroha-purchase-kit/

        Here’s the list of real wood:

        DOUGLAS-FIR UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE

        55 pieces 3/16″ x 4-1/4″ x 7′ (for stem & cap, stern post & cap, and breast hooks)

        12 pieces 1″ x 3″ x 9′ (for engine bed stringers)

        8 pieces 1/8″ x 3-3/4″ x 8′ (for house/cockpit carlin)

        2 pieces 1/2″ x 3-3/4″ x 16′ (for house/cockpit carlin)

        16 pieces 1/2″ x 8-1/2″ x 16′ (for keelson, keel, and forefoot)

        8 pieces 1/2″ x 4-1/2″ x 16′ (for forward part of chine battens and sheer clamps)

        8 pieces 1/2″ x 7″ x 16′ (for aft part of chine battens and sheer clamps)

        4 pieces 1″ x 8″ x 16′ (for hull stringers)

        10 pieces 1″ x 8-1/2″ x 5′ (for skeg lower part)

        12 pieces 1″ x 8-1/2″ x 10′ (for skeg upper part)

        16 pieces 1/2″ x 3″ x 10′ (for deck beams)

        1 piece 3/4″ x 5-1/2″ x 8′ (for king plank and deck blocking)

        2 pieces 1″ x 8″ x 10′ (for interior joinery)

        MAHOGANY

        2 pieces mahogany 2-1/2″ x 8″ x 8′ (for pilothouse posts)

        1 piece mahogany 1-3/8″ x 6″ x 10′ (for pilothouse upper rails)

        1 piece mahogany 1-3/8″ x 8″ x 6′ (for pilothouse lower rails)

        4 pieces mahogany 3/16″ x 7″ x 16′ (for sheer strakes)

        2 pieces mahogany 1″ x 5″ x 16′ (for toerails)

        1 piece mahogany 1-1/4″ x 6″ x 16′ (for sheer guards, coaming trim, and eyebrow (partial))

        1 piece mahogany 1-1/4″ x 6″ x 10′ (for handrails, coaming caps, and eyebrow (partial))

        1 piece mahogany 1-1/4″ x 4″ x 6′ (for handgrab/stiffener & fiddle)

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  Michael Ottevanger says:

  I don’t agree on the scarfing comments below, a lot of great tips that would have made my previous scarf work go smoother if I had only known.., I really appreciate you discussing the work flow to save time/work/headaches.

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  Fred Shwiller says:

  When I was working on the Francis Lee at the Northwest school for Wooden Boatbuilding I used 1/4″ dowels to register the keelsonscarf joints by pointing the dowel in a pencil sharpener. I drilled two holes in each scarf offset to either side of the board. I used clamps to hold the joint while the epoxy cured.

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  Andy Hecker says:

  Thanks for another great tutorial, Professor Eric! The rest of the build series can’t get here quickly enough. No pressure! LOL

  A couple of general comments/requests:
  – It would be great to see some updates from the build on either OCH’s Instagram or the BBY site.
  – I’d love to see details of Whio’s drivetrain as Peter is running her
  – Any updates on the availability of Peter’s propeller design?

  Stay safe, all
  Andy

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    Robert Whitehouse says:

    Whio is truly unique, and Aroha looks like a great kit. I know boat building is a tedious business having spent four years building mine, but could we see a bit more progress? Not to put too fine a point on it, but anyone going for a boat like Aroha already knows how to scarf wood. I am quite correct to point out the importance of a good scarf, but it is best left as a ‘how to’ video. I have learned so much on OCH and I actually did appreciate the finer details on scarf joints in the last Aroha episode.
    Cheers,
    Rob

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      andrew donald says:

      Totally agree about the scarf point and bring on the next vid’s. Can’t happen quick enough.

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  Don Hall says:

  Hello,
  I appreciate the opportunity to comment and ask questions at the page for each video. But you have to go back to that specific page to see answers or follow up questions.
  Will you be setting up a forum for those of us building (or hoping to build) Aroha? Or have you already done that and I’m just missing it?
  Thanks,
  Don

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    Steve Stone says:

    Yes, Don. Watch for the release of the forum within the next week.

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  Glenn Holland says:

  Thanks Eric, makes me want to start the next one! I have Epoxy on my toast every morning.