With a near miss from Hurricane Ida, I go on a supply run to an empty lumber yard. Then it's all hands on deck (Mrs. Rover) to build the strong back for the Wave Rover 650 frames.
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In this video I build a lofting "table". I then crack on with lofting and building all the frames for the Wave Rover 650. This really was easy to accomplish and I'm hoping that it empowers many others to give this a try when the plans become available in l...
It's beginning to look a bit like a boat! The temporary "male plug" frames are installed on the strong back. But first the strong back has to be tweaked and then the frames are leveled to the designed waterline. The final step is to align them to the cente...
I have to erect a mini vertical lofting surface to establish and develop the angle and heights for the stem (bow). And then, toward the end of the video I give an update on the release date for the building plans and the price.
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A couple of interesting projects are completed in this video. "Shaping the Stem and Scarfing the Sheer Stringer" try saying that 3 times quickly. Working out of my homestead shop I lay out and shape the stem, and then I make a cool scarfing jig to create ...
The scarf joints on the Sheer Stringer are checked and shaped. Then the stringer is fitted into position and the shape is very pleasing to the eye.
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Scarfing (a structural joint) and gluing 3 sheets of plywood together to form a massive 4' x 24' sheet of plywood (1200mm x 7200mm). As part of a Wave Rover fundraiser I have made the plans for the 2 scarfing jigs (plywood jig and lumber jig) available com...
In this video I mark and cut the scarfed panels (plywood). I check a plywood scarf joint by breaking it. Then it's all hands on deck to fit and glue them so that they form the hull of the Wave Rover 650. Big news about the Wave Rover 650 Building plan avai...
In this episode I scarf up another big panel to cover the bottom of Wave Rover. Concerning the building plans for the 650... Andy the Naval Architect needs just a little more time to put together the final details, we are very close to releasing these. Tha...
With Mrs. Rover's help the second layer of the bottom is laminated. This is a big step forward! Also, the building plans for the WR 650 are now fully complete and they have exceeded my expectations. 23 pages of drawings complete this digital package for wh...
Some of the Frames are not fitting. The problem is solved and it's time to build the transom. Builders from several countries take on the challenge of building there own Wave Rover 650.
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The hull sides are scribed and fitted onto the hull. Finally Wave Rover opens her cargo hold in time for Christmas with some merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/wave-rover-cargo-hold/
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Gluing the hull panels together. Mrs. Rover pitches in and together we do a massive glue up on the hull. She certainly is looking like a boat now. Anybody purchasing Wave Rover Merchandise can get a discount by using the code: waveroversail
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The transom is fitted and the hull is now complete from the plywood perspective. I explain the importance of learning to see with ones hands. The battle against the temperature continues.
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Season 2 of Wave Rover starts off with a Huge announcement! I'm building a new boat. Wave Rover Hull #1 is a brand new 21foot pocket cruiser. Designed by an naval architect to comfortably circumnavigate the world, and yet, be built by the average person i...
The battle against the temperature continues. I have to accept the fact that the weather is getting cooler and I will have to figure out techniques to adapt to this new normal. But as Rovers, we just don't give up! To help build Mrs Rover a bungalow conta...
I'm releasing this video just a little early as Santa Claus and his Elves are big Wave Rover fans and wanted to see it before heading out. The battle with the temperature is lost but Rover's just don't give up. I concoct a new plan to battle on. We enjoy a...
In this video I reap the benefits of building the Wave Rover "Womb". I prep the boat and my work area, and then it's time to apply the heavy bi-axial fiberglass to the chines. CORRECTION: at minute 2:29 when cleaning the hull, I am using just water, not so...
In this video I take a short field trip to my good friend Bill England's "Sea Clamp" boat shed, where Bill is building a 48' Diesel Duck Motor Sailor (George Buehler design). Bill built a massive boat shed for about $1500 USD, something that builders of th...
Having Fiber glassed the chines in Part 1, I now move on to fiber glassing the hull with 10oz (300g/m) fiberglass cloth. The Wave Rover 650 is a 21foot (6.5m) pocket ocean cruiser designed from the keel up to comfortably and safely circumnavigate. And this...
With practically no time remaining before the planned roll over we have a serious set back. Overcoming the set back, the hull is rolled over with the help of my good friends.
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Now that Wave Rover is right side up, I must prep her for the next big step... fitting out her inside. But first I have to clean up her sheer and re-level her.
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With the 650 now upright and inside her heated room, it's time to organize the work space for the next big phase of the build. After a quick organization of my small work space, I start the process of filling the seams and prepping the inside of Wave Rover...
When the Chines were glued up a few weeks back we didn't realize how messy the joint was until Wave Rover was rolled upright.
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It's a big job but organization and preparation are key. I explain how getting the fiberglass down on the sole is a very important step toward the longevity of the vessel. And I want this Wave Rover to be around for a long time.
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Fillets! What are they and where do they come from? This video is all about mixing up and installing structural fillets.
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The reason for this new and hopefully reoccurring mini episode is two fold: 1. To give a glimpse of the current state of the Wave Rover build
2. To get input from the "Rover Navy" on some of the decisions that I am currently making.
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A crack team of helpers assembles for this big glassing job. The 18oz bi-axial Fiberglass is applied over the robust fillet we shaped in the last episode. Peel ply is used for the first time in the project. A lot to do ... time to watch.
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Time to remove the peel ply, measure out for the bulkheads and ring frames, coat the inside with 2 coats of S1 epoxy sealer.
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Time to start fitting the bulkheads.
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I explain why I have removed the cockpit from the plan and at the same time why I must rebuild the transom.
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Using the Wave Rover Time Machine I move forward about 2 months in the Wave Rover timeline to show you my current progress and ask for your input.
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In this video I give a complete step by step guide on how to fit, build, and install a bulkhead from start to finish.
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I explain why I chose white oak structural timbers for the keels and show how I installed them without any fasteners. I give a quick demonstration of how to figure out and cut compound mitre joints. YIKES!! I just realized I put this out a day early. Back ...
Designing and building the bulkheads that form the aft end of the galley/chart table.
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Multiple ring frames are fitted in this fast paced and exciting episode.
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