Wave Rover, my modified Contessa 26 is up for sale! This is the vessel that I sailed across the Atlantic twice as a solo sailor, on an 11 month voyage ...

I build and install pine deck beams in anticipation of decking over the aft end of the Wave Rover 650 Make a one time donation to Wave Rover of $100 USD and ...

I build and install "Ring Frames" in anticipation of decking over the aft end of the Wave Rover 650 Make a one time donation to Wave Rover of $100 USD and ...

The plywood is sealed and major components are installed permanently. Check out how I'm filling the rest of my day (building a humble Bungalow for Mrs Rover): ...

I design and build large lids and openings for the large storage space under the bunks, but these serve 2 purposes... Make a one time donation to Wave Rover ...

The inspection hatches arrive and I proceed with building and fitting the crash bulkheads. Later in the video I announce the 3 winners of the MK3 Wind Vane ...

The Longitudinal Bulkheads receive their fillets and fiberglass. The bunk top is fitted. Make a one time donation to Wave Rover of $100 USD and your name ...

A lot happens in this episode. Cleats and stringers are installed. The last two longitudinal bulkheads go in. And I manage to put extra supports for the skeg ...

In this Time Machine Episode (2 months ahead of the regular timeline), I reveal the latest, and last, revision of the Wave Rover 650 superstructure. I also ...

A pair of Ring Frames are fitted and fiberglassed in place. Crash Bulkheads are prepped and Mrs Rover lends a hand! Make a one time donation to Wave Rover of ...

Bulkhead 5 is fitted. This will be the forward water tight bulkhead. I manage to finish off the white oak keel beams with perfect fillets. Make a one time ...

Deck Beams, Longitudinal Supports, Filleting and Fiber-glassing... It all happens here! Mrs. Rover's natural exuberance shines very brightly in this one! Make ...

Longitudinal bulkheads go in. These are the biggest bulkheads on Wave Rover. Make a one time donation to Wave Rover of $100 USD and your name will be affixed ...

In this Time Machine Episode, I give you access to the Wave Rover build some 2 months ahead in the Wave Rover timeline. I reveal a major structural change in ...

Multiple ring frames are fitted in this fast paced and exciting episode. Make a one time donation to Wave Rover of $100 USD and your name will be affixed to ...

Designing and building the bulkheads that form the aft end of the galley/chart table. Make a one time donation to Wave Rover of $100 USD and your name will ...

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 ...

In this video I give a complete step by step guide on how to fit, build, and install a bulkhead from start to finish. Make a one time donation to Wave Rover ...

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. Check our ...

I explain why I have removed the cockpit from the plan and at the same time why I must rebuild the transom. Make a one time donation to Wave Rover of $100 ...

Time to start fitting the bulkheads. Make a one time donation to Wave Rover of $100 USD and your name will be affixed to the "BENEFACTOR'S BULKHEAD" onboard ...

Time to remove the peel ply, measure out for the bulkheads and ring frames, coat the inside with 2 coats of S1 epoxy sealer. Make a one time donation to Wave ...

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 ...

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 ...