The little things

Surprisingly, on the construction of a big boat, it’s the little things that often mean a lot. Whittling, chiseling, measuring within millimeters, it all adds up. Boards have to line up even tighter than if you’re building a bookcase and gaps and holes are, ideally, kept to a minimum.

Maury Keiser and Mike D setting up the floorboard marker

Ernie carves an oar while Gordon looks for a tool

Maury cleans up a joint

Mike D and Jacob Gruber chiseling a Thwart (seat).