The New Project: The Spira Boat

We are going to Build the Spira International  15′ Glousterman Ultralight dory.

Quoted from the spira site. (May 18, 2010 -- All rights reserved)

“The Glousterman was designed as a very light, car toppable rowing craft that would pull well and be safe to row in rougher water. The traditional dory hull shape is derived from the sturdy Grand Banks fishing dorys. The Glousterman is built from two sheets of 1/4 inch thick marine or exterior plywood by the “stitch and glue” construction method. This method requires no forms or jigs. It is ideal for the beginner or experienced boat builder. No special tools or equipment are required. Builders claim this is the fastest boat they’ve ever rowed.”

Below is the first of many vids we will be doing to cover the whole build, it should be great fun, this will be a great father and sons project. Stay tuned for more.

For Part Two -

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