Hooked On Wooden Boats Podcast | Celebrating the Art, Craft, History & Tradition of Wooden Vessels Worldwide

PODCAST SHOW NOTES - Episode #007 Listener Questions and Other Josh Mattson called the listener hotline with a question: "What's the difference between Carvel and Clinker boat building methods, and when did these methods start?"  Answer: Carvel planking runs the length of the boat, is reinforced by heavy internal frames and is butted together (ends and sides) to produce a smooth outside hull profile.  Clinker planking also runs the length of the boat, but each plank has a slight overlap with the long side of the previous plank (strake), and the strakes are attached to each other with either mechanical fasteners or glues. Since the strakes are attached to each other, the internal framework of a Clinker boat can be much lighter.  Carvel planking dates back to the 14th century and was believed to be invented in the Iberian peninsula and first sailed by the Spanish and Portugese.  Clinker (or lapstrake) planking dates back to about 1,000 AD and is generally attributed to the Vikings.  Thanks for the question Josh! You can subscribe to this podcast on iTunes, Zune, and Blackberry online podcast directories. This weekly podcast will be released each week by the end of the day Thursday for your listening pleasure!  Please give us a 5 star rating on iTunes if you like the show!   Preview of Next Weeks Podcast - Eric Harman, Wood Canvas Canoe Builder Next week we will feature an interview with Eric Harman of Harman Canoes of Oso, WA.  Eric builds wood canvas canoes following North American methods developed in the late 1800's.  Don't miss the interview!  Here's a picture of one of Eric's canoes: This Weeks' Interview with Nordic Builder Jay Smith - Aspoya Boats I had a great interview with Jay at his shop in Anacortes, WA.  Jay tells the story of how he visited Norway while in college, connected with his cousins, fell in love with their hand built wooden boats, and spent several years studying Nordic boat building under a master.  Jay's big project now is a 56' Viking Ship he is building for the organization Wild Expeditions .  You can contact Jay at 360 293-2034. Don't miss this intriguing interview - click on the green player button above.  Here's some pics to enjoy (click on picture to enlarge): Want to help?  Please leave feedback! My goal is to build a community of folks who want to connect, learn, and have fun with wooden boats.  Your valuable feedback will help me do just that.  Please tell us about a wooden boat you have built or owned and why it was so special.  You can answer this question on my website comment section, email me: Dan@Hookedonwoodenboats.com, or call our feedback hotline at 424 261-2360. Thanks! Tweet Click here to subscribe to the Hooked On Wooden Boats Podcast:

PODCAST SHOW NOTES - Episode #006 Listener Questions and Other Dennis Molvik called the listener hotline with a question: "How long does it take to build a wooden boat from a kit?"  The short answer is 80-120 hours for a small boat kit from a company such as CLC Boats or Pygmy Boats.  Kits are a great way to get started in wooden boats and if you want to, you can customize as you go along.  Thanks for the question Dennis! You can subscribe to this podcast on iTunes, Zune, and Blackberry online podcast directories. This weekly podcast will be released each week by the end of the day Thursday for your listening pleasure! Next week we will feature an interview with Jay Smith of Aspoya Boats in Anacortes, WA.  Jay is building a 56' Viking ship in his backyard - don't miss it!!  Here's picture of Jay with his project. This Weeks' Interview with David Roberts - Nexus Marine Corp I had a great interview with David at his shop in Everett, WA.  David tell's how he first became interested in wooden boats while he was in the US Army stationed in Germany.  How he and he wife Nancy built wooden skiffs for the fishing industry in Alaska, and then moved to Everett to start Nexus Marine.  David and Nancy build wooden boats from 16' dories to 34' luxury yachts and have been featured in Wooden Boat magazine.  You can contact them at 425 252-8330. Don't miss this interview - click on the green player button above.  Here's some pics to enjoy:       Want to help?  Please leave feedback! My goal is to build a community of folks who want to connect, learn, and have fun with wooden boats.  Your valuable feedback will help me do just that.  Please tell us about a wooden boat you have built or owned and why it was so special.  You can answer this question on my website comment section, email me: Dan@Hookedonwoodenboats.com, or call our feedback hotline at 424 261-2360. Thanks! Tweet Click here to subscribe to the Hooked On Wooden Boats Podcast:

PODCAST SHOW NOTES - Episode #005 Listener Questions and Comments Jan Croutworst (my sister :>), emailed that she is interested in building a model wooden boat similar to the Swedish sailing model I have that was built by my great grandfather (Adolph Pedersen - boatbuilder from Sweden).  There a 2 companies that sell scaled models of hundreds of various models of wooden boats - ModelBoat.com and Blue Jacket Ship Crafters.  Check it out Jan - and let me know what you find out!  BTW, here's a photo of the Swedish work boat model my great grandfather made in the 1930's for my dad: Also of note: I was able to locate the owner of the "Spirit Canoe" (listen to HOWB #002) that I sold in 2008.  The owner paddles it on the Hudson River in NY and loves it.  I am really happy to track it down since I put a lot of blood sweat and tears into that boat! This weekly podcast will be released each week by the end of the day Thursday for your listening pleasure! Next week we will feature an interview with David Roberts of Nexus Marine in Everett, WA.  David & his wife Nancy have been doing this gig for over 30 years - don't miss it!! Interview with Corey Freedman - Skin Boats I had a fascinating interview with Corey.  He tell's how he became interested in boats during his youth in Massachusetts, how he saw his first "skin boat" in a museum, and how his life and career were never the same after that. Click on green player button above to listen to the interview.  Corey's website is Skin Boats, and his phone number is (360) 299-0804.   Here's a few photos of Corey and his work: 17' Baidarka built at Skin Boat School - Corey in background Want to help?  Please leave feedback! My goal is to build a community of folks who want to connect, learn, and have fun with wooden boats.  Your valuable feedback will help me do just that.  Please tell us about a wooden boat you have built or owned and why it was so special.  You can answer this question on my website comment section, email me: Dan@Hookedonwoodenboats.com, or call our feedback hotline at 424 261-2360. Thanks! Click here to subscribe to the Hooked On Wooden Boats Podcast:

PODCAST SHOW NOTES - Episode #004 Listener Questions and Comments Cliff from Podcast Answer Man calls asking: What is a good way to get started with wooden boats if it's all new to you, and, are there boat kits available?".  Yes kits are available and are really fun to build.  Here's 2 fine companies that sell kits: CLC Boats and Pygmy Boats.  There are lots of other kit companies out there also - just google "Boat Kits"!  Also, locate local wooden boat builders, enthusiasts, and wooden boat festivals in your neck of the woods and get connected with these people.  They love to get newbies "hooked on wooden boats"!  The Wooden Boat Shop Inc. in Cincinnati would be a good contact at 513 941-7281.  Also Skiff Craft Boats has been building wooden boats in the Cincinnati area since 1904! Interview with Dick Wagner - Founder of Center for Wooden Boats Seattle: Started with a dream in the 1960's! This week I sat down with Dick Wagner and recorded a fascinating interview of how the Center for Wooden Boats (CWB) idea was birthed in the 1960's and how Dick and his wife nurtured and brought the concept to reality during the ensuing years.  Dick talks about his passion for boats: "a boat is a functional form of art"!  He describes how the Center for Wooden Boats has touched the lives of the disabled, underprivileged, and youth of the area, and how the CWB has become a model for wooden boat centers around the world.  Don't miss this insightful history and story of the CWB!  Click on green player button above to listen to the interview.  Dick's email is Dick@CWB.org and the phone number is 206-382-2628. Dick Wagners favorite boat "Dora", an electric launch for messing around in. Want to help?  Please leave feedback! My goal is to build a community of folks who want to connect, learn, and have fun with wooden boats.  Your valuable feedback will help me do just that.  Please tell us about a wooden boat you have built or owned and why it was so special.  You can answer this question on my website comment section, email me: Dan@Hookedonwoodenboats.com, or call our feedback hotline at 424 261-2360. Thanks!   Click here to subscribe to the Hooked On Wooden Boats Podcast:

PODCAST SHOW NOTES - Episode #003 In this episode I interview Captain Les Bolton - the executive director of the Grays Harbor Historical Seaport (GHHS).  In 1989, GHHS completed the construction of the replica 112' brig rigged wooden sailing vessel "Lady Washington".  In 1758, the original Lady Washington was the first American ship to sail to the west coast of America and began trade with the natives and islanders.  Les talks about the history, construction, and maintenance of Lady Washington, how she was used in the 2003 movie - Pirates of the Caribbean - and other fun stuff GHHS is working on.  Click on green player button above to listen to the interview. Please join me on the journey. You can call my feedback hotline at 424 261-2360 with comments, questions, and tall stories! Take Care, Dan Thanks For Subscribing To The Hooked On Wooden Boats Podcast:

PODCAST SHOW NOTES - Episode #002 In this episode I talk more about my new podcasting adventure; new equipment I am using; why I think wooden boats are the cats meow; and share a true and moving story of the “Spirit Canoe”. Please join me on the journey. You can call my feedback hotline at 424 261-2360 with comments, questions, and tall stories! Take Care, Dan Thanks For Subscribing To The Hooked On Wooden Boats Podcast:

PODCAST SHOW NOTES - Episode #001 In this maiden episode of Hooked On Wooden Boats I talk about: Why I started this website What's so exciting about podcasting Topics for  future podcasts This will be a weekly show and include interviews with special guests My history with using and building wooden boats starting in the 1960's Please call the listener hotline - 424 261-2360 - with questions, comments and tall stories or email me: Dan@Hookedonwoodenboats.com Bon Voyage! Thanks For Subscribing To The Hooked On Wooden Boats Podcast: