Salt Bay Skiff

Salt Bay Skiff – Mast, Boom and Sprit Pole Complete

Posted on February 14, 2020 by coffeeadmin

Today the mast, boom and sprit pole are complete and ready for the sail.

Salt Bay Skiff – Douglas Fir Milled

Posted on February 8, 2020February 10, 2020 by coffeeadmin

Yesterday a couple guys from our local Traditional Small Craft Association came by and took the boat out of my shop. Jody wanted to see the finished product so today we drove up the road to take a look. She took this picture of yours truly and the skiff of course. This morning I took…

Salt Bay Skiff – Last Photos from Shop

Posted on February 6, 2020February 7, 2020 by coffeeadmin

These are the final photos from my shop of this Salt Bay Skiff. There may be more in the future but they will be outdoors.

Salt Bay Skiff – Rudder and Tiller

Posted on February 6, 2020 by coffeeadmin

Today I built and fit the rudder and tiller. This vessel is now complete. She will be out of my shop this Saturday, so I can loft the sail rig on my floor and mill the mast, boom and sprit.

Salt Bay Skiff – Turned Upright

Posted on February 1, 2020February 3, 2020 by coffeeadmin

Today a couple of friends came over to help turn her upright. Then I varnished her transom. Next week I hope to be finished with her daggerboard, rudder, mast, boom and sprit.

Salt Bay Skiff – Final Coat on Hull

Posted on January 31, 2020 by coffeeadmin

Today the 3rd and final coat of Jade Green was applied.

Salt Bay Skiff – 2nd Coat on Hull

Posted on January 30, 2020 by coffeeadmin

Today I sanded the hull with 220 grit and applied the second coat of Jade Green EZPoxy. Tomorrow I’ll sand and apply a third, then apply a coat of varnish to her transom.