Thanks to the people of the church for helping out with the sewing of the sails. Once upon a time quilting parties were a common occurrence in many churches.
It's kind of mind-blowing that the golden age of sailmaking ended just about the same time as the sewing machine was invented. The labor involved in making sails must have been epic
I don't believe I've heard you ever say "about" when it comes to a measurement. The sails sure are beautiful! And what a great idea of using a church?! I would've never thought of that. Ingenuity at its best. Fantastic!
I'll just ecco some of the other comments, love watching your very informative videos. I've only ever built one boat that was a 19' cedar strip canoe, that was 40 years ago. I am hoping to be able to build some kind of small boat in retirement. Your videos are an inspiration! Thanks
I didn't say that the plastic hanks wouldn't work or last. In watching my channel you're aware that I'm as interested in the aesthetics of the boat as well as the function. These bronze hanks came from Sailrite. I'm quite confident they will last my lifetime.
Great video. Good decision on the jib hanks. Those plastic hanks would have been trouble. The bronze hanks will last forever and look appropriate on the boat. This Haven 12 1/2 build has been a real pleasure to watch.
Great job on those sails Bob, as others have said it was very nice of the church to let you work there to put the sails together., Just looking at the doors with the stained glass I bet the overall church is stunning.
Again nice work Bob and thank goodness for Sailrite for providing all of us sailors with quality materials. Without them and you I would not have the courage to do what I have made. I cheated on Sailrite once on some brass looking grommets man I regretted putting those rusty things in so every time I see them I think " get all parts from Sailrite "😢
Im really surprised you weren't using a Sailor's Palm for your handwork. I can still remember my dad using his to stitch cotton rope into the edges of a canvas tarp to cover the wooden framework of our patio back in the mid 1950s.
I don't have a good excuse! I made a sailmakers palm in this video ua-cam.com/video/8Z8juLWXOtY/v-deo.html at 19:09 Unfortunately, I made it for my left hand ( at the time I had a broken right hand) Could I have used the left hand palm? Yes, However it was bitter cold outside and I hate to admit it I just didn't want to go get it. I think it might be time to make a right hand palm for future projects. Thanks for watching!
@@TheArtofBoatBuildingLiving in Florida, I can attest that it being too cold is a suitable excuse. Love the calm, detailed approach and explanation of all your videos. Thanks!
Excellent vid, as always One thing for the fun of boats i not just the sailing But, everything else The building the sailmaking Haven't got to make a sail, yet But, did make a WW2 Navy style hammock Used a sewing awl though Netmaking there isn't one thing about boals I don't enjoy Always look forward to your vids
What's to stop the batens from coming out of the pocket? I've often seen them with a piece of elastic at the bottom of the pocket and then for the beaten to come back into another pocket inside the beaten pocket, if that makes sense.
At 8:33 you will see that the leech end of the batten has a hole. One would stitch through that hole into the sail cloth several times to hold the batten securely. In the next video for the Gaff, the batten pockets do have and do have elastic bottoms. Thanks for your question and watching! Bob
You handled that sail construction like a pro, Bob. Would have thought you had much more experience than just one previous dinghy sail. Do you have extensive sewing experience?
Didn't know the fore stay shackles were called "swedish hanks" although they used to be very common here in Sweden until everybody started using Furlex and similar systems.
@@redsky8509 There is always more than one way to skin a cat but I was thinking use of palm is traditional and that seems (seams? ha ha) to be a theme for this boat. But what do I know?
I don't have a good excuse! I made a sailmakers palm in this video ua-cam.com/video/8Z8juLWXOtY/v-deo.html at 19:09 Unfortunately, I made it for my left hand ( at the time I had a broken right hand) Could I have used the left hand palm? Yes, However it was bitter cold outside and I hate to admit it I just didn't want to go get it. I think it might be time to make a right hand palm for future projects. Thanks for watching!
Instead of cutting the double sided tape with scissors, try putting a finger on where you want it to stop and stretch it until it breaks…. this makes peeling the outer layer off a snap
Thanks to the people of the church for helping out with the sewing of the sails. Once upon a time quilting parties were a common occurrence in many churches.
Indeed! the knitters where there a couple of mornings
It's kind of mind-blowing that the golden age of sailmaking ended just about the same time as the sewing machine was invented. The labor involved in making sails must have been epic
I don't believe I've heard you ever say "about" when it comes to a measurement. The sails sure are beautiful! And what a great idea of using a church?! I would've never thought of that. Ingenuity at its best. Fantastic!
I'll just ecco some of the other comments, love watching your very informative videos. I've only ever built one boat that was a 19' cedar strip canoe, that was 40 years ago. I am hoping to be able to build some kind of small boat in retirement. Your videos are an inspiration! Thanks
Those Swedish hanks sure are pretty, Another beautiful job well done Bob. Thanks for sharing.
As soon as I saw the plastic jib hank I thought - the weak link, first thing to fail. Of course Bob came up with an elegant solution.
Oh I don't know, 20 years or so is a pretty good life time. British Army Bosun dinghies have used those fittings on the jib for very many decades.
I didn't say that the plastic hanks wouldn't work or last. In watching my channel you're aware that I'm as interested in the aesthetics of the boat as well as the function. These bronze hanks came from Sailrite.
I'm quite confident they will last my lifetime.
I truly enjoy watching you craft this beautiful vessel! It's getting close! Can't wait to see it on the water.
Beautiful sails for a beautiful boat. I still think you need a really big bottle. It's becoming a work of Art🙂🙂.
Well done, Bob. You make it look doable, and I'm still good with having mine made on the Cape.
Beautiful work as always, and well done for finding a good use for a church.
Great video. Good decision on the jib hanks. Those plastic hanks would have been trouble. The bronze hanks will last forever and look appropriate on the boat. This Haven 12 1/2 build has been a real pleasure to watch.
Thank you Bob for the sail building tutorial. These sails are going to look fantastic this spring when you hit the water. Have a great week ahead.
Very nice, Bob. And so informative.
Another excellent job. Your videos are very good. Thanks.

Glad you like them!
Great job on those sails Bob, as others have said it was very nice of the church to let you work there to put the sails together., Just looking at the doors with the stained glass I bet the overall church is stunning.
Yes, It has some amazing architecture. Very old and very well maintained.
Thanks for watching!
Your machine seems to work really well.
I was amazed to see what was laid out on the floor came out of that small roll.
There are lots of little touches that go into sail making.
Again nice work Bob and thank goodness for Sailrite for providing all of us sailors with quality materials. Without them and you I would not have the courage to do what I have made. I cheated on Sailrite once on some brass looking grommets man I regretted putting those rusty things in so every time I see them I think " get all parts from Sailrite "😢
Couldn't agree more! Thanks for watching.
Pretty amazing work, Bob! The sails turned out great! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Will we see the finished Haven at Mystic Wooden Boats Show this year? Cruising around the harbor perhaps?
Yes, Skylark and I will be at the Wooden Boat Show this year (2024)
In fact she will have her official launch during the show.
Hope to see you there!
Beautiful outcome for the sales and all that without a palm your hands got to be tougher than mine
Im really surprised you weren't using a Sailor's Palm for your handwork. I can still remember my dad using his to stitch cotton rope into the edges of a canvas tarp to cover the wooden framework of our patio back in the mid 1950s.
I don't have a good excuse! I made a sailmakers palm in this video ua-cam.com/video/8Z8juLWXOtY/v-deo.html at 19:09
Unfortunately, I made it for my left hand ( at the time I had a broken right hand) Could I have used the left hand palm? Yes, However it was bitter cold outside and I hate to admit it I just didn't want to go get it.
I think it might be time to make a right hand palm for future projects.
Thanks for watching!
@@TheArtofBoatBuildingLiving in Florida, I can attest that it being too cold is a suitable excuse. Love the calm, detailed approach and explanation of all your videos. Thanks!
I have a sail kit for a dinghy sitting in a box I haven't started yet. Your sails came out nicely.
..what a nice work! 😊
Excellent vid, as always One thing for the fun of boats i not just the sailing But, everything else The building the sailmaking Haven't got to make a sail, yet But, did make a WW2 Navy style hammock Used a sewing awl though Netmaking there isn't one thing about boals I don't enjoy Always look forward to your vids
What's to stop the batens from coming out of the pocket? I've often seen them with a piece of elastic at the bottom of the pocket and then for the beaten to come back into another pocket inside the beaten pocket, if that makes sense.
At 8:33 you will see that the leech end of the batten has a hole. One would stitch through that hole into the sail cloth several times to hold the batten securely. In the next video for the Gaff, the batten pockets do have and do have elastic bottoms.
Thanks for your question and watching!
Bob
Excellent as always. Are the leather patches part of the kit or your addition? Smart.
Hi Scott,
Yes, the leather was included. The only extra I added were the bronze jib hanks.
Thanks for being such a loyal watcher!
Cheer,
Bob
You handled that sail construction like a pro, Bob. Would have thought you had much more experience than just one previous dinghy sail. Do you have extensive sewing experience?
Thanks! I do, been sewing sculpture parts and upholstering projects for decades.
Thanks for watching!
Didn't know the fore stay shackles were called "swedish hanks" although they used to be very common here in Sweden until everybody started using Furlex and similar systems.
.................G'day
Was that the awl you made a few years ago? I made one following your video. It's one of the most beautiful tools I have. Thank you for these videos.
Yes, thanks
Is there some reason you didn't use a leather palm?
I am a saddle maker, I use a small pair of plyers, easy to use and good for pulling needles through the leather.
@@redsky8509 There is always more than one way to skin a cat but I was thinking use of palm is traditional and that seems (seams? ha ha) to be a theme for this boat. But what do I know?
I don't have a good excuse! I made a sailmakers palm in this video ua-cam.com/video/8Z8juLWXOtY/v-deo.html at 19:09
Unfortunately, I made it for my left hand ( at the time I had a broken right hand) Could I have used the left hand palm? Yes, However it was bitter cold outside and I hate to admit it I just didn't want to go get it.
I think it might be time to make a right hand palm for future projects.
Thanks for watching!
@@TheArtofBoatBuilding I'd forgotten about that video.
It occurred to me that I missed a couple episodes. UA-cam deactivated my notifications.
Instead of cutting the double sided tape with scissors, try putting a finger on where you want it to stop and stretch it until it breaks…. this makes peeling the outer layer off a snap
Looks great. What happens to the two loose ends after you cut them coming out of the sewing machine?
Are you going to embellish the main sail with your logo?
I’m thinking about it.
@@TheArtofBoatBuilding
A nice tasteful statement.
19:30. I said no way bob is going with a plastic doodad on his boat
I thought the same thing.
My comment was going to be "about" . I'll pass.