Building the 23' V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 20: Flipping over the hull
January 16, 2022 · 14 min · 228K views
What this video covers
Louis Sauzedde flips a 23-foot V-bottom skiff hull using a custom-built, scrap-material cradle and a controlled manual rigging system.0:04 Because the hull clearance is limited to approximately one inch from the floor and overhead, Sauzedde avoids using a gantry or manpower, opting instead for a pair of plywood wheels fitted with centerline trailer rollers.0:57 He secures the hull to the wheels with clamps and uses overhead lines belayed to a crowbar to manage the rotation and prevent the hull from shifting.5:07 High friction in the rollers necessitates the use of a pry bar to coax the hull through the flip, ensuring a slow, controlled movement that prevents structural damage.7:12 Once upright, the hull is lowered 18 inches to a working height for the installation of the remaining side planks.9:31 The design features a shallow V-bottom, a conduit for internal wiring, and a bilge configuration that allows for drainage without floor timbers.13:50
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