Tips from a Shipwright

Tips from a Shipwright is an open-source of high quality videos for classic wooden boat builders and sailing enthusiasts.The videos are produced by Halsey Fulton and feature Master Shipwright Louis Sauzedde and his never ending array unique tips and tricks for traditional wooden boat building and woodworking. Learn more at http://www.tipsfromashipwright.com

Bristol, United States· Nov 2025

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Building Orca - Ep. 23: Mold FIVELouis Sauzedde cuts mold five for Orca to a progressive 7–10 degree bevel using a shop-made bevel board and bandsaw.Mar 27, 2026

PublishedMar 27, 2026

Duration17:03

Views29K

Progressive BevelingA Powermatic bandsaw modified with a lever-arm table cuts 0-to-10-degree progressive bevels for boat mold construction.Feb 21, 2026

PublishedFeb 21, 2026

Duration5:55

Views14K

1958 Harley Davidson Panhead Motorcycle - For SaleA modified 1958 Harley-Davidson Panhead with custom exhaust, hydraulic drum brakes, and a ratchet-top tank shifter.Feb 19, 2026

PublishedFeb 19, 2026

Duration14:07

Views9K

Building Orca - Ep. 22: Lofting Pt. 3 - Full Scale LinesLofting full-scale lines on a floor allows for fairing hull curves and creating accurate boat construction molds.Jan 30, 2026

PublishedJan 30, 2026

Duration16:49

Views16K

Building Orca - Ep. 21: Lofting Pt. 2 - Preparing the DrawingManual prick-point transfer and French curves copy Novi lobster boat lines without a copier or CAD.Jan 12, 2026

PublishedJan 12, 2026

Duration19:34

Views15K

Team OrcaLouis Sauzedde assembles a multi-contributor team to build Orca, with a Yanmar diesel from Mack Boring and a SeaKeeper stabilizer.Jan 5, 2026

PublishedJan 5, 2026

Duration2:33

Views10K

Building Orca - Episode 20: Lofting Pt. 1 - Grid LinesLouis Sauzedde rules a full-scale lofting grid for Orca using the 3-4-5 Pythagorean theorem and suspended string lines.Dec 15, 2025

PublishedDec 15, 2025

Duration20:10

Views19K

A Visit from PowermaticLouis Sauzedde upgrades his boat shop with Powermatic machinery, focusing on helical cutterheads and cast-iron trunnion alignment.Nov 29, 2025 · Bristol, United States

PublishedNov 29, 2025

Duration29:22

Views15K

LocationBristol, United States

Building Orca - Episode 19: Installing Transom Planking Pt. 3Louis Sauzedde demonstrates the process for gluing and fairing the second layer of cedar transom planking.Nov 17, 2025

PublishedNov 17, 2025

Duration13:02

Views25K

Tips From A Shipwright – Shop Update!Louis Sauzedde uses photographic analysis and a custom-painted loft floor to reconstruct the *Jaws* boat, *Orca*.Oct 28, 2025

PublishedOct 28, 2025

Duration12:08

Views22K

Building Orca - Episode 18: Orca Lettering at Metal Works32-ounce copper transom letters for the Orca replica are cut by hand with offset shears in Tiverton, Rhode Island.Sep 16, 2025 · Tiverton, United States

PublishedSep 16, 2025

Duration24:25

Views28K

LocationTiverton, United States

Bright Work Pt. 1: Wood PrepLouis Sauzedde hand-sands and preps Herreshoff ketch deck furniture for a multi-coat brush varnish schedule.Aug 28, 2025

PublishedAug 28, 2025

Duration19:47

Views23K

Building Orca - Episode 17: The Transom Pt 6Louis Sauzedde demonstrates transom planking and fastening techniques for the wooden boat Orca.Aug 12, 2025

PublishedAug 12, 2025

Duration33:41

Views40K

Building Orca - Episode 16: Installing Transom Planking Pt. 1Louis Sauzedde demonstrates a slipboard planing technique and C-clamp modification for fitting transom planks on *Orca*.Jul 29, 2025

PublishedJul 29, 2025

Duration15:19

Views34K

Building Orca - Episode 15: Transom FrameworkLouis Sauzedde demonstrates an overlap joint technique for the transom framework of the wooden boat Orca.Jul 7, 2025

PublishedJul 7, 2025

Duration20:11

Views25K

Building Orca - Episode 14: Transom FrameLouis Sauzedde assembles a 10-foot-wide transom frame for the boat Orca using hand-braced screws and polysulfide bedding.Jun 14, 2025

PublishedJun 14, 2025

Duration20:17

Views35K

V-Bottom Skiff RefinishingTotalBoat Wet Edge polyurethane rolls flat on a 23-foot v-bottom skiff without tipping.Jun 6, 2025

PublishedJun 6, 2025

Duration36:47

Views33K

Building Orca - Episode 13: Transom PlankingSauzedde mills Atlantic white cedar offcuts into double-layer quarter-sawn transom planking for Orca.May 30, 2025

PublishedMay 30, 2025

Duration28:04

Views60K

Lou Is Back - Shop TourLouis Sauzedde demonstrates his shop layout and progress on the 40-foot Orca replica in Tiverton, Rhode Island.May 16, 2025 · Warwick, United States

PublishedMay 16, 2025

Duration16:57

Views63K

LocationWarwick, United States

Visiting the Blue Dolphin - 1962 Beals Brothers Lobster boat restorationApr 24, 2024

PublishedApr 24, 2024

Duration11:03

Views80K

Building ORCA - Episode 12: The TransomApr 3, 2024

PublishedApr 3, 2024

Duration13:41

Views83K

Building ORCA - Episode 11: Completing the CenterlineLouis Sauzedde fabricates the horn timber for the 40-foot wooden boat Orca using a modified electric chainsaw.Mar 31, 2023

PublishedMar 31, 2023

Duration18:56

Views124K

Building ORCA - Episode 10: Installing the Stern PostMar 6, 2023

PublishedMar 6, 2023

Duration15:14

Views627K

Building ORCA - Episode 9: Back to the sawmill for the stern post, horn timber and framing stockFeb 16, 2023

PublishedFeb 16, 2023

Duration17:28

Views60K

Building ORCA - Episode 8: Connecting the forefoot to the stem - deep drillingJan 19, 2023

PublishedJan 19, 2023

Duration19:25

Views78K

Building ORCA - Episode 7: Drilling the center line for boltingJan 4, 2023

PublishedJan 4, 2023

Duration12:50

Views76K

Building the V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 41: Sea trialsLouis Sauzedde tests a 23-foot V-bottom skiff powered by a 115-horsepower outboard engine during sea trials.Dec 21, 2022

PublishedDec 21, 2022

Duration5:47

Views115K

Building ORCA - Episode 6: Connecting the keel to the forefootLouis Sauzedde installs a white oak spanner to reinforce the keel-to-forefoot scarf joint on the boat Orca.Dec 9, 2022

PublishedDec 9, 2022

Duration13:39

Views58K

Building ORCA - Episode 5: Assembling the center-lineDec 3, 2022

PublishedDec 3, 2022

Duration14:10

Views76K

Building ORCA - Episode 4: Drawing ORCA and the search for all items on deck!Nov 29, 2022

PublishedNov 29, 2022

Duration14:45

Views55K

How to build a simple 15 foot plywood boat in 2 days with Lou - Catskill Mountain Youtube Maker CampNov 12, 2022

PublishedNov 12, 2022

Duration13:06

Views283K

Building the V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 40: Painting up the topside, bottom and out the open door!Louis Sauzedde finishes painting a custom V-bottom skiff and prepares the vessel for its first sea trials.Oct 5, 2022

PublishedOct 5, 2022

Duration16:59

Views59K

Building the V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 39: Plunge cutting the transom for our outboard motor installSep 10, 2022

PublishedSep 10, 2022

Duration16:04

Views49K

Building the V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 38: How to varnish your wooden boatSep 3, 2022

PublishedSep 3, 2022

Duration13:10

Views49K

Building ORCA - Episode 3: Construction begins! Cutting and scarfing the keel!Aug 16, 2022

PublishedAug 16, 2022

Duration14:20

Views78K

Building the V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 37: Plugging awayJul 31, 2022

PublishedJul 31, 2022

Duration14:14

Views51K

Building the V-Bottom Skiff: Episode 36: Final steps of constructionJul 21, 2022

PublishedJul 21, 2022

Duration16:26

Views49K

Building the V-Bottom Skiff: Episode 35 - Scarfing the caps with a ship-saw and rabbit planeJun 22, 2022

PublishedJun 22, 2022

Duration14:57

Views44K

Building the V-Bottom Skiff: Episode 34 - Fitting the capsJun 15, 2022

PublishedJun 15, 2022

Duration14:22

Views50K

Building the V-Bottom Skiff: Episode 33 - Plane crazy How to plane on a curveJun 15, 2022

PublishedJun 15, 2022

Duration11:20

Views36K

Building the V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 32: Installing the inwhalesJun 3, 2022

PublishedJun 3, 2022

Duration15:19

Views60K

Building the V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 31: Finishing the knees and getting out the inwhalesJun 3, 2022

PublishedJun 3, 2022

Duration11:42

Views40K

Building the V-Bottom Skiff: Episode 30 - Timbers for ORCA and installing the kneesApr 30, 2022

PublishedApr 30, 2022

Duration14:50

Views85K

Building the V-Bottom Skiff: Episode 29 - Laminating our knees with epoxyApr 17, 2022

PublishedApr 17, 2022

Duration14:45

Views68K

Building the V-Bottom Skiff: Episode 28 - Getting out the knees and priming the hullApr 6, 2022

PublishedApr 6, 2022

Duration15:46

Views60K

Building the V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 27: Fairing the hull for our 2-part epoxy barrier coat primerMar 14, 2022

PublishedMar 14, 2022

Duration15:07

Views110K

Building the 23’ V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 26: Shaping the breasthookMar 4, 2022

PublishedMar 4, 2022

Duration14:52

Views73K

Building the V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 25: Shaping the stemhead with a chainsawFeb 23, 2022

PublishedFeb 23, 2022

Duration15:59

Views72K

Building the V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 24: Laminating the CutwaterFeb 17, 2022

PublishedFeb 17, 2022

Duration14:32

Views89K

Building the 23' V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 23: Ripping the guardsFeb 8, 2022

PublishedFeb 8, 2022

Duration12:05

Views82K

Building the 23’ V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 22: Cutting the sheer lineJan 30, 2022

PublishedJan 30, 2022

Duration14:39

Views108K

Building the 23’ V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 21: Side plankingJan 25, 2022

PublishedJan 25, 2022

Duration18:27

Views323K

Building the 23' V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 20: Flipping over the hullLouis Sauzedde flips a 23-foot V-bottom skiff hull using a custom-built cradle and manual rigging system.Jan 16, 2022

PublishedJan 16, 2022

Duration14:56

Views229K

Building the 23' V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 19: Building the wheelsDec 7, 2021

PublishedDec 7, 2021

Duration15:33

Views67K

Building the 23' V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 18: How to apply 2-part epoxy barrier coat to the hullNov 15, 2021

PublishedNov 15, 2021

Duration25:10

Views160K

Building the 23' V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 17: Fairing the hullOct 27, 2021

PublishedOct 27, 2021

Duration15:38

Views56K

18' Wooden Work SkiffAn 18-foot wooden work skiff features custom white oak breast hooks and folding seats for recreational use.Sep 11, 2021

PublishedSep 11, 2021

Duration17:47

Views121K

Building ORCA - Episode 2: Cutting the keel and other large timbersJul 26, 2021

PublishedJul 26, 2021

Duration18:43

Views126K

Building the 23' V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 16: Fiber-glassing the bottomA three-person team applies two layers of 1708 fiberglass to a 23-foot skiff using slow-cure epoxy.Jul 3, 2021

PublishedJul 3, 2021

Duration14:06

Views100K

Building ORCA - Episode 1: Searching for our lumberJun 16, 2021

PublishedJun 16, 2021

Duration26:10

Views146K

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