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The Art of Boat Building
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Добавлен 4 окт 2011
Ever dream of building your own boat? Join Bob as he helps demystify the boat building process.
The Art of Boat Building is a video series about the creation and construction of wooden boats. Using a combination of traditional and modern methods, this hands on approach will focus on the aesthetics and beauty of wooden boat building. Join Bob Emser as he leads us through the process of boat building through the eye of an artist and craftsman.
Emser is an internationally lauded sculptor, having artwork on 5 continents, 8 countries and 27 states in the U.S. His extensive body of work, dating back to 1978, can be seen in cities and municipalities, sculpture parks, museums and institutions of higher learning. During his 50+ year career he has served as a visiting artist and has taught at several universities a held a tenured professorship. Emser’s sculpture has always been inspired by the construction and aesthetics of boats and their close cousin aircraft.
Merch coming soon 🔥
The Art of Boat Building is a video series about the creation and construction of wooden boats. Using a combination of traditional and modern methods, this hands on approach will focus on the aesthetics and beauty of wooden boat building. Join Bob Emser as he leads us through the process of boat building through the eye of an artist and craftsman.
Emser is an internationally lauded sculptor, having artwork on 5 continents, 8 countries and 27 states in the U.S. His extensive body of work, dating back to 1978, can be seen in cities and municipalities, sculpture parks, museums and institutions of higher learning. During his 50+ year career he has served as a visiting artist and has taught at several universities a held a tenured professorship. Emser’s sculpture has always been inspired by the construction and aesthetics of boats and their close cousin aircraft.
Merch coming soon 🔥
Home built CNC wood lathe & Carving a Solid Oar S2-E84
Essential equipment for a sailboat is an oar and hook. Join boat builder, Bob Emser as he craves an oar out of solid Ash for his Haven 12 1/2, Skylark. In addition he joins his friend Steve as he turns the handle for an antique boat hook he found over 60 years age. Steve gives us a tour of an old lathe that he has repurposed into a CNC wood lathe.
“If you’re going to make it, make it beautiful.”
-Bob Emser-
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“If you’re going to make it, make it beautiful.”
-Bob Emser-
Live feed for the launch of Skylark:
ruclips.net/user/liveWZ3GlfazoJU
Interested in building a boat with me? Check out my online boat building course.
www.boatbuildingbootcamp.com
Subscribe for more Boat Building from The Art of Boat Building:
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Making Custom Sail Covers, S2-E83
Просмотров 17 тыс.Месяц назад
Sail covers are important to protect the sails from inclement weather and UV damage. This week’s episode of the Art of Boat Building finds Bob Emser entering more new territory as he sews sail covers for the main sail and gib. Bob creates patterns specifically for his Haven 12¹⁄₂,using sheet plastic for his patterns. He is using a marine grade fabric made by Sunbrella and twist locks for the pr...
Rigging a Sailboat Single Handed, What to do Before You Raise the Mast S2-E82
Просмотров 24 тыс.Месяц назад
Ever been confused about what the steps are to rig a sailboat? Boat Builder Bob Emser takes us through the steps he takes to prepare and rig his sailboat, Skylark. From the preparation of the shrouds and forestay to the marlin lacing of the sails watch as Emser rigs his newly build Haven 12¹⁄₂. “If you’re going to make it, make it beautiful.” -Bob Emser- Lauch T Shirt Link: bonfire.com/skylark-...
Tips for Eye Splicing, What the Experts Aren't Telling You! S2-E81
Просмотров 17 тыс.2 месяца назад
Finally a video for beginners at eye splicing. Boat Builder Bob Emser takes us through the process of eye splicing polyester Sta-set rope. Bob reveals several tips that the expert/professional eye splicers fail to mention. Using a common line size for small boat 5/16" (8mm) Bob make splices and show how they are use on his boat a Haven 12 1/2 sailboat. In addition to a basic eye slice Emser sho...
Mystery of Installing bronze Blocks and Cleats Solved, S2-E80
Просмотров 15 тыс.2 месяца назад
What are the different bronze blocks and cleats for? And where do they go on the boat? These questions are answered in this episode of The Art of Boat Building by boat builder Bob Emser. Bob shows how flap wheels and disks are used to finish the bronze casting. After casting and finishing the bronze blocks and cleats for the Haven 12¹⁄₂ Bob explains their different purposes and where they are i...
Build a Boat Trailer, Complete Steps S2-E79
Просмотров 21 тыс.3 месяца назад
What do you need to know to design and build a trailer for your sailboat? Boat builder, Bob Emser takes us through all the key steps from design to mounting the boat on the trailer. Unseen steps like: drilling large holes in steel with step drill bits, wiring the tailer using a Western Union Splice and heat shrink tubes, making and mounting hull supports out of scaffolding parts, and gluing HDP...
Vintage Bronze Forestay & Shrouds brought to Life, S2-E78
Просмотров 19 тыс.3 месяца назад
Want to add some class to your classic sailboat? Consider reconditioning some vintage bronze turnbuckles. Boat Builder, Bob Emser, shows us how brought to life some vintage marine bronze part. Parts missing? Bob show how he created the missing parts. “If you’re going to make it, make it beautiful.” -Bob Emser- Interested in building a boat with me? Check out my online boat building course. www....
Tips for Sewing Your Own Sails: The Gaff Main, Part 2 S2-E77
Просмотров 16 тыс.3 месяца назад
How to add patches, reef points and battens. Sailmaking isn't just sewing seams, it also includes several complex parts. Boat builder Bob Emser explains all of these parts and shows some tips on constructing them. It this part 2 of sail making for "Skylark", Bob's Haven 12 1/2, the main gaff is constructed using a precut designed from Sailrite. This sail plan will also work for a Herreshoff 12 ...
How to Make Your Own Sail: The Jib, Part 1 S2-E76
Просмотров 20 тыс.4 месяца назад
Ever dream of sewing your own sails? Boat Builder, Bob Emser demystifies the process as he constructs the jib for his Haven 12 1/2. Using a Sailrite sail kit and a sailmaking machine Bob walks us through the process. In Addition to sewing the sail he also demonstrates the leather detail, adding grommets, and installing the bolt rope. “If you’re going to make it, make it beautiful.” -Bob Emser- ...
Pin Peening vs. Rivet Peening Explained
Просмотров 21 тыс.4 месяца назад
What is the difference between pin and rivet peening? Boat builder Bob Emser explains both methods and where they are used. He also demonstrated both by using a bronze block cheek and the boom's gooseneck fitting. “If you’re going to make it, make it beautiful.” -Bob Emser- Interested in building a boat with me? Check out my online boat building course. www.boatbuildingbootcamp.com Subscribe fo...
Steps in Fabricating Bronze Blocks, Part 2, S2-E75
Просмотров 17 тыс.4 месяца назад
I cast and fabricated my own bronze blocks for my Haven 12 1/2. Follow along to learn more about the process and see the finished block. Boat builder Bob Emser also discusses the different types of blocks and where they are placed for rigging a sailboat. He also gives good advise on how you can purchase them for your boat. “If you’re going to make it, make it beautiful.” -Bob Emser- JM Reineck ...
Secrets of Casting Bronze Blocks, Part 1, S2-E74
Просмотров 25 тыс.5 месяцев назад
See how bronze blocks are made. Boat builder, Bob Emser takes us through the process of designing and creating a bronze block for his sailboat. After a brief discussion about different types of sheaves patterns are made in preparation for casting in bronze. Using the sand casting method of casting bronze a bronze block with a stainless steel sheave is created. “If you’re going to make it, make ...
How to Make a Wood Block with Free Plans.S2-E73
Просмотров 77 тыс.5 месяцев назад
How to Make a Wood Block with Free Plans.S2-E73
Steps in Making a Yacht Grate Revealed S2-E72
Просмотров 93 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Steps in Making a Yacht Grate Revealed S2-E72
Amazing Seat Post Transformation to Bronze, S2-E71
Просмотров 31 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Amazing Seat Post Transformation to Bronze, S2-E71
Installing and Varnishing the Mast with Custom Bronze Fittings S2-E70
Просмотров 30 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Installing and Varnishing the Mast with Custom Bronze Fittings S2-E70
Sculpting a Bronze Skylark as the Masthead S2-E69
Просмотров 29 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Sculpting a Bronze Skylark as the Masthead S2-E69
The Incredible Finishing of Marine Bronze S2-E68
Просмотров 28 тыс.9 месяцев назад
The Incredible Finishing of Marine Bronze S2-E68
Converting a Gas Outboard to Electric Made Simple
Просмотров 73 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Converting a Gas Outboard to Electric Made Simple
Launching the Award Winning Dingy, Victoria S3-E23
Просмотров 53 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Launching the Award Winning Dingy, Victoria S3-E23
Stitching Oar Leathers: A Step-by-Step Guide, S3-E22
Просмотров 31 тыс.11 месяцев назад
Stitching Oar Leathers: A Step-by-Step Guide, S3-E22
Mastering the Art of Making Oars, S3-E21
Просмотров 48 тыс.11 месяцев назад
Mastering the Art of Making Oars, S3-E21
Sailmaking: The Art of Crafting Your Own Dinghy Sail. S3-E20
Просмотров 68 тыс.11 месяцев назад
Sailmaking: The Art of Crafting Your Own Dinghy Sail. S3-E20
Clever Boat Seats that Double as Lockers S3-E19
Просмотров 66 тыс.Год назад
Clever Boat Seats that Double as Lockers S3-E19
Dinghy is Looking More Like a Boat with an Amazing Removable Sole S3-E18
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Dinghy is Looking More Like a Boat with an Amazing Removable Sole S3-E18
This Boat Rudder is Like Nothing You've Seen Before! S3-E17
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This Boat Rudder is Like Nothing You've Seen Before! S3-E17
Boat Painting Basics: What You Need to Know for a Flawless Finish! S3-E16
Просмотров 167 тыс.Год назад
Boat Painting Basics: What You Need to Know for a Flawless Finish! S3-E16
Tips Revealed! - Fiberglassing a Boat Hull S3-E15
Просмотров 706 тыс.Год назад
Tips Revealed! - Fiberglassing a Boat Hull S3-E15
This, gentleman, and ladies, is whom we call a "fixture." A preroid Gentleman, of skills. I'm from northern New Hampshire. He is, acceptable.
Dear Bob, when good work, technique, perseverance and the formula for solving situations that for others are irresolvable are combined in a person, the artist emerges. It is legitimate to feel pride of a job well done, which combines a large number of capacities and skills from foundry of bronze to carpentry, receive my most sincere congratulations and the recognition of a sailor at heart. You already have one more subscriber. My best regards Ed
Thanks Ed
What a journey it has been! Skylark looks terrific+ in the water! Congratulations!
Congratulations from Missouri Bob. Watching you build Sky Lark was such a joy. Thanks for bringing us all along. She is a beauty and I love the color. It will be alot simpler launching from our ramps in the midwest. I have learned a lot from your videos and I can hardly wait to start my next boat project.
Beautiful!🎉 Congratulations Bob!!!
We are watching from Latvija. Good sailing Bov. Great job. Ken
Congratulations Bob Skylark looks great in the water. Hope you get to sail her often!
I've so thoroughly enjoyed watching your projects! You truly do beautiful work, and at the same time you manage to produce wonderful videos. Thank you so much for the wonderful presentation and very informative detail explanations. I wish I could have gotten there for the launch, but sadly, I'm stuck in NC working. I look forward to whatever upcoming projects you feel like sharing with the world. Thank you again! Peace!!
Congratulations, she looks beautiful!! I can't wait to sea her under sail!
Skylark is beautiful. Well done. It was a pleasure meeting you. Long Island Steve
Congratulations, Bravo Zulu, Fair winds and Following Seas
Congrats Bob, I know you must be proud as can be with skylark in the water, a beautiful day to launch a beautiful boat! Nice to see Anne too👋
Great see Skylark floating, she looks at home there in the water! Congratulations from Wellington, New Zealand :)
How will you maneuver the boat to get out and in from the moore?
I just wanted to throw out that even though I am late by a day I'm watching this from Minneola Florida.
Congratulations, it was so much fun watching your build the Skylark, enjoy!
Gorgeous, great job, you look very proud and you deserve to be 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Bon voyage from Dallas plantation maine
Congratulations!!!
Amazing, it has been a journey, however the next part is just beginning, safe sailing.
So happy to see this...I received my Skylark T shirt last week. Proudly wearing it now. I have been thrilled to watch this series from the beginning during the depths of the pandemic to now. The boat is beautifully made. I wish I could be in Mystic to watch this launch. Great job, Bob. Thanks so much for the journey...I am watching from Berkeley, CA.
She's beautiful on the water.
Belle réalisation, félicitation de France.
There you are, Anne B!! Two extraordinary boat launches today on YT really makes my day. Congrats, Bob. You really did make her "Beautiful!!"
Hi Charles!
Massive congratulations, Bob! Beautiful functional sculpture!
Congrats Bob , lovely to have her in the water. Now for some sailing videos please.
Did not sail ?
I've been watching from the start, Bob. Congratulations!! She is beautiful. Best of luck from Ireland.
A true artist and kind person.
Congratulations on the launch Bob! Skylark looks beautiful. I just want to say that i have greatly enjoyed watching the entire process and all of the love and attention put into her.
Congratulations Bob, from Auckland New Zealand. Woohoo, lovely, just lovely.
Congrats on a beautifully presented series and happy sailing from Australia..
Well done Bob. Everthing of the best to you and happy sailing. Dick South Africa
Congratulations Bob, I am delighted for you that this day has arrived. Looking forward to more projects in the future. from Co Kerry , Ireland.
Congratulations Sir. What a beautiful boat 👍🌹😀
Congrats on your new boat Bob, good luck, fair winds and following seas!
Congratulations, Bob from Logan City Queensland Australia
Congratulations on the launch Bob. What a beautiful boat. Thanks for sharing.
Congratulations Bob she is beautiful you done a wonderful job. Thanks
Looking forward to seeing her in person on Saturday!
Kelowna, BC
She looks gorgeous Bob. You can be justifiably proud ofyour handiwork. And you did Make It Beautiful.
No sailing? Beautiful boat. Glad to finally see it in the water. But no sailing?
Congratulations ! Fair winds!
Congratulations Bob on a job well done
So kool!! Next under sail? Congratulations, and she's a beauty!!
Watching from Peachtree City GA. THIS MAN IS WORTH WATCHING!,
💙 🎉 and . . . She IS . . . BEAUTIFUL !! 🎉 💚 Thank you Bob, for including us on your journey.
Congrats mate. Awesome build and she’s a work of art. Happy sailing