Build blogs
Long-form project journals — follow builds from first cut to maiden voyage.
Builds by Joe727
9 blogsUS1 meter, lockdown build #4.......
by Joe727
Starting a new build as Covid 19 rages in the USA due to lack of national leadership. Looks like I will be in lockdown for many months to…
Ketch Barge "Pearl of Ipswich"
by Joe727
Hello, As I have mentioned before, I like the workboats from the age of sailing. The sailing barges caught my interest some time ago on o…
Sail Servo Arm - How I build them....
by Joe727
Sail Servo Arms are subjected to a great deal of stress and torque, particularly when handling 1,000 sq. inches of sail. The servos I use…
Gaff Rigged Cutter - Refit
by Joe727
This is my Falmouth Gaff-Rigged Cutter that I built while on a little island in the Carribean back in '08/'09. It is a scratch built desi…
Star 45 Racing Yacht Build
by Joe727
Since it looks like the lockdown will continue for a while I decided it was time I do another, more complex build. Most of my boat buildi…
little River Tug
by Joe727
Playing with some ideas for a small boat for the tub challenge. Well maybe not an official entry but I thought I would give a little tub …
River Barge
by Joe727
Can't resist starting another build as my sailing barge is on hold pending a break in the cold rainy weather so I can do some painting of…
Rescue Vessel - Springer Tug
by Joe727
Hello all, Even though I am in the middle of several projects, including refitting two of my boats, I can't resist starting a new one. I …
Model Smoker Build
by Joe727
Hello, Yesterday, I showed a Model Smoker that I built, I have had requests to share details. This blog will walk you through what I did.…