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.27 Mar 2026

Published27 Mar 2026

Duration17:03

Views33K

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

Published21 Feb 2026

Duration5:55

Views15K

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

Published19 Feb 2026

Duration14:07

Views10K

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.30 Jan 2026

Published30 Jan 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.12 Jan 2026

Published12 Jan 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.5 Jan 2026

Published5 Jan 2026

Duration2:33

Views11K

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.15 Dec 2025

Published15 Dec 2025

Duration20:10

Views20K

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

Published29 Nov 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.17 Nov 2025

Published17 Nov 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*.28 Oct 2025

Published28 Oct 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.16 Sept 2025 · Tiverton, United States

Published16 Sept 2025

Duration24:25

Views29K

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.28 Aug 2025

Published28 Aug 2025

Duration19:47

Views24K

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

Published12 Aug 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*.29 Jul 2025

Published29 Jul 2025

Duration15:19

Views35K

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

Published7 Jul 2025

Duration20:11

Views26K

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.14 Jun 2025

Published14 Jun 2025

Duration20:17

Views36K

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

Published6 Jun 2025

Duration36:47

Views34K

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

Published30 May 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.16 May 2025 · Warwick, United States

Published16 May 2025

Duration16:57

Views65K

LocationWarwick, United States

Visiting the Blue Dolphin - 1962 Beals Brothers Lobster boat restorationThe 45-foot lobster boat *Blue Dolphin* is undergoing a structural restoration featuring plastic framing and scarf-jointed planking.24 Apr 2024 · Portsmouth, United States

Published24 Apr 2024

Duration11:03

Views80K

LocationPortsmouth, United States

Building ORCA - Episode 12: The TransomBuilding the transom framework for Orca involves lofting lines full-scale and using cardboard patterns for precision.3 Apr 2024

Published3 Apr 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.31 Mar 2023

Published31 Mar 2023

Duration18:56

Views125K

Building ORCA - Episode 10: Installing the Stern Post6 Mar 2023

Published6 Mar 2023

Duration15:14

Views627K

Building ORCA - Episode 9: Back to the sawmill for the stern post, horn timber and framing stock16 Feb 2023

Published16 Feb 2023

Duration17:28

Views61K

Building ORCA - Episode 8: Connecting the forefoot to the stem - deep drilling19 Jan 2023

Published19 Jan 2023

Duration19:25

Views78K

Building ORCA - Episode 7: Drilling the center line for bolting4 Jan 2023

Published4 Jan 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.21 Dec 2022

Published21 Dec 2022

Duration5:47

Views116K

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.9 Dec 2022

Published9 Dec 2022

Duration13:39

Views58K

Building ORCA - Episode 5: Assembling the center-line3 Dec 2022

Published3 Dec 2022

Duration14:10

Views76K

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

Published29 Nov 2022

Duration14:45

Views55K

How to build a simple 15 foot plywood boat in 2 days with Lou - Catskill Mountain Youtube Maker Camp12 Nov 2022

Published12 Nov 2022

Duration13:06

Views289K

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.5 Oct 2022

Published5 Oct 2022

Duration16:59

Views60K

Building the V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 39: Plunge cutting the transom for our outboard motor install10 Sept 2022

Published10 Sept 2022

Duration16:04

Views50K

Building the V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 38: How to varnish your wooden boat3 Sept 2022

Published3 Sept 2022

Duration13:10

Views49K

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

Published16 Aug 2022

Duration14:20

Views78K

Building the V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 37: Plugging away31 Jul 2022

Published31 Jul 2022

Duration14:14

Views51K

Building the V-Bottom Skiff: Episode 36: Final steps of construction21 Jul 2022

Published21 Jul 2022

Duration16:26

Views49K

Building the V-Bottom Skiff: Episode 35 - Scarfing the caps with a ship-saw and rabbit plane22 Jun 2022

Published22 Jun 2022

Duration14:57

Views44K

Building the V-Bottom Skiff: Episode 34 - Fitting the caps15 Jun 2022

Published15 Jun 2022

Duration14:22

Views51K

Building the V-Bottom Skiff: Episode 33 - Plane crazy How to plane on a curve15 Jun 2022

Published15 Jun 2022

Duration11:20

Views36K

Building the V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 32: Installing the inwhales3 Jun 2022

Published3 Jun 2022

Duration15:19

Views61K

Building the V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 31: Finishing the knees and getting out the inwhales3 Jun 2022

Published3 Jun 2022

Duration11:42

Views41K

Building the V-Bottom Skiff: Episode 30 - Timbers for ORCA and installing the knees30 Apr 2022

Published30 Apr 2022

Duration14:50

Views86K

Building the V-Bottom Skiff: Episode 29 - Laminating our knees with epoxy17 Apr 2022

Published17 Apr 2022

Duration14:45

Views68K

Building the V-Bottom Skiff: Episode 28 - Getting out the knees and priming the hull6 Apr 2022

Published6 Apr 2022

Duration15:46

Views60K

Building the V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 27: Fairing the hull for our 2-part epoxy barrier coat primer14 Mar 2022

Published14 Mar 2022

Duration15:07

Views110K

Building the 23’ V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 26: Shaping the breasthook4 Mar 2022

Published4 Mar 2022

Duration14:52

Views74K

Building the V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 25: Shaping the stemhead with a chainsaw23 Feb 2022

Published23 Feb 2022

Duration15:59

Views73K

Building the V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 24: Laminating the Cutwater17 Feb 2022

Published17 Feb 2022

Duration14:32

Views89K

Building the 23' V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 23: Ripping the guards8 Feb 2022

Published8 Feb 2022

Duration12:05

Views82K

Building the 23’ V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 22: Cutting the sheer line30 Jan 2022

Published30 Jan 2022

Duration14:39

Views109K

Building the 23’ V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 21: Side planking25 Jan 2022

Published25 Jan 2022

Duration18:27

Views325K

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.16 Jan 2022

Published16 Jan 2022

Duration14:56

Views229K

Building the 23' V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 19: Building the wheels7 Dec 2021

Published7 Dec 2021

Duration15:33

Views68K

Building the 23' V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 18: How to apply 2-part epoxy barrier coat to the hull15 Nov 2021

Published15 Nov 2021

Duration25:10

Views160K

Building the 23' V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 17: Fairing the hull27 Oct 2021

Published27 Oct 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.11 Sept 2021

Published11 Sept 2021

Duration17:47

Views122K

Building ORCA - Episode 2: Cutting the keel and other large timbers26 Jul 2021

Published26 Jul 2021

Duration18:43

Views128K

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.3 Jul 2021

Published3 Jul 2021

Duration14:06

Views100K

Building ORCA - Episode 1: Searching for our lumber16 Jun 2021

Published16 Jun 2021

Duration26:10

Views146K

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