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Bert van Baar replied to the topic Technology and Shipwright: enabler or killer? in the forum Shipwright-Shipwright 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Technolgy could replace much work of a shipwright BUT: when all work is being done by robots, computers and other new technolgy: who can pay for the boats he was able to build? Everybody workless with no or little pay ….
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Bert van Baar replied to the topic Choosing the right wood in the forum Shipwrights-Students 7 months, 3 weeks ago
One website (of many) to search for good boatbuilding woods could be: https://www.wood-database.com/.
In the search box enter <boatbuilding > and wait.
How serious this search engine works?
I think every language has its own wood species websites, but if one can select <boatbuilding> I am not sure. -
Bert van Baar replied to the topic Choosing the right wood in the forum Shipwrights-Students 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Goodmorning Thomas,
Thats a question you won’t get answered here: its way to complicated! It depends on so many factors, like:
– availability, recourses in your country and internationally …..
– best practices are often expensive so prices may be considered …..
– what part of the boat …..
– must it be straight or curved …..
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ClementML posted an update in the group Shipwrights-Students 7 months, 3 weeks ago
If you buy a used sailboat for refurbishing, there are a few things you have to check in order to know which parts will need replacing. Of course check for leaks, but as well for soft spots !
Especially around chain plates, stanchions, mast tabernacle, cleats, and anything that “pierces” the deck, where water can stagnate. Take a small hard object…[Read more]-
useful tip!
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ClementML posted an update in the group Shipwrights-Students 7 months, 3 weeks ago
A nice video on the building of a Dinghy Sail boat, only using common power tools. It’s still a “modest” project, but it shows the steps and first principles of boat making.
Plus, if anyone wants to learn how to sail while learning how to build sailboats, a dinghy is definitely the best way to start both. -
ClementML posted an update in the group Shipwright-Shipwright 8 months ago
One of the best way to meet new people from similar or symbiotic profession, is to meet them at an event. All throughout Europe they are a lot of maritime festivals, gathering maritim professionals and enthusiasts. However, they are not very recurrent
We can think of the Rouen Liberty Armada (France) – Next one in 2027
The Sail Bremerhaven…[Read more]-
There are a lot of festivals in Europe; maybe we should make a list of it?
Outside Europe are some very big ones: also one that is digital: visit and become a member for…
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ClementML posted an update in the group Shipwrights-Students 8 months ago
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If anyone from the north of France is starting a ship restauration/refurbishment project, but doesn’t have nor the space, the tools, or the knowledge to get started, take a look at the maritime conservatory of Le Havre (Normandy).
There you can propose your project, rent a spot on their workshop, have access…[Read more]-
Hi Clement,
Do you know Mike from the https://www.skolarmor.fr/?
He takes about 12 (or 18?) students per year to teach them the things you proposed in your post.
For…
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ClementML joined the group Shipwrights-Shipyard 8 months ago
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Francisco Cabezos joined the group Shipwrights-Shipyard 8 months ago
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Francisco Cabezos joined the group Shipwright-Shipwright 8 months ago
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Francisco Cabezos joined the group Shipwrights-Students 8 months ago
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Bert van Baar posted an update in the group Shipwrights-Students 9 months, 1 week ago
Whats new? It is years old, but for anyone looking for beautiful detailed wooden boatbuilding plans: take a subscription on Watercraft Magazine from Britain, It is a… -
patrycja joined the group Shipwrights-Shipyard 9 months, 1 week ago
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Bert van Baar joined the group Shipwright-Shipwright 10 months ago
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Bert van Baar posted an update in the group Shipwrights-Students 10 months ago
Something cool to learn about the history of wooden boatbuilding? Read this nice little book
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Bert van Baar posted an update in the group Shipwrights-Students 10 months ago
Any one looking for adventure in REAL wooden boatbuilding? Visit https://www.sailcargo.inc/en/ceiba
Its a 45m three masted freight-sailer being build in Costa Rica.
Only if you can spend at least three months of your time, you are welcome to join them.
Launching date somewere in 2025! -
Bert van Baar posted an update in the group Shipwrights-Students 10 months ago
For any one who wants to see more techniques of wooden ANS steel/iron boatbuilding? Look at http://www.boat-building.org/.
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Bert van Baar posted an update in the group Shipwrights-Students 10 months ago
For anyone looking for Dutch wooden boatbuilders klik on the Dutch map at https://houtenbootbouwersgilde464051584.wordpress.com/leden/
Sorry but the site is in Dutch only …. -
tomascetem posted an update in the group Shipwrights-Students 10 months ago
Recommend to visit a repository with a lot of information about shipwright in different languages. It is totally free and in constant update.
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tomascetem posted an update in the group Shipwrights-Shipyard 10 months ago
Recommend to visit a repository with a lot of information about shipwright in different languages. It is totally free and in constant update.
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