This is part 5 of a step-by-step build of a B&B Yacht Designs Spindrift 10 nesting dinghy, following the guidance from the build instructions. This video focuses on masking the premiered and prepared surface, applying coats of gelcoat and sanding the gelcoat to a smooth surface, ready for buffing. I really enjoyed this part, it all-of-a-sudden looks like a "real" boat. And, all the hard work in preparing it to this point pays off big time! I purchased the pre-cut "kit" to save some time, but the same results can be accomplished by purchasing the build instructions and cutting your own marine-grade plywood. This video is for those who are looking to build their own dinghy, and who wish to learn more about the process. This is the second project Brent and I worked on together, the previous being a 7' pram for Brent. I hope you enjoy, and I hope you take away some successes we had, as well as learning from some of the failures we encountered.

In this shortened episode, you get to see how James Baldwin at @atomvoyager designs and installs a solar arch on my 30' 1982 Cape Dory 30C. 600 total watts, not including the 15% gain from them being bi-facial. If you're interested in measurements and much more detail, head over to @atomvoyager and watch the full-length video!

This is part 4 of a step-by-step build of a B&B Yacht Designs Spindrift 10 nesting dinghy, following the guidance from the build instructions. This video focuses on preparing the outside and inside for priming, attaching the keel protector, installing a bow cleat, daggerboard hole, skewers for connecting the tow halves, priming and masking to get ready for gel coating. Notably, I did not off-set the daggerboard intentionally, I decided to just lose some of the keep protector in favor of symmetry. I purchased the pre-cut "kit" to save some time, but the same results can be accomplished by purchasing the build instructions and cutting your own marine-grade plywood. This video is for those who are looking to build their own dinghy, and who wish to learn more about the process. This is the second project Brent and I worked on together, the previous being a 7' pram for Brent. I hope you enjoy, and I hope you take away some successes we had, as well as learning from some of the failures we encountered.

This is part 3 of a step-by-step build of a B&B Yacht Designs Spindrift 10 nesting dinghy, following the guidance from the build instructions. This video focuses on the fairing the hull, cutting the dinghy in tow and laying up the carbon fiber on the exterior. She will be the tender to Flying Spur soon! I purchased the pre-cut "kit" to save some time, but the same results can be accomplished by purchasing the build instructions and cutting your own marine-grade plywood. This video is for those who are looking to build their own dinghy, and who wish to learn more about the process. This is the second project Brent and I worked on together, the previous being a 7' pram for Brent. I hope you enjoy, and I hope you take away some successes we had, as well as learning from some of the failures we encountered.

This is part 2 of a step-by-step build of a B&B Yacht Designs Spindrift 10 nesting dinghy, following the guidance from the build instructions. This video focuses on the gunwales, filleting, stitching removal and carbon fiber taping. She will be the tender to Flying Spur soon! I purchased the pre-cut "kit" to save some time, but the same results can be accomplished by purchasing the build instructions and cutting your own marine-grade plywood. This video is for those who are looking to build their own dinghy, and who wish to learn more about the process. This is the second project Brent and I worked on together, the previous being a 7' pram for Brent. I hope you enjoy, and I hope you take away some successes we had, as well as learning from some of the failures we encountered.

In this episode, we remove the engine as it is being replaced by an electric motor. I also review other items that have been done during this past Summer, 2025. Including bilge access, new port and starboard locker remodel and galley upgrades!

In this video, I'm in Georgia August of 2025 for a few days, and I'll be showing you some of the refit items being done, and the reasons behind them.

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In this episode, I have my brother Brent as crew, and we get the outboard installed, launch, provision and catch our weather window from Abaco to Georgia. 2 days were spent in the Gulf Stream, and we reached a speed over ground of 10 knots! I'll discuss what is planned for refit on Flying Spur at the end of the passage. I'll be back to Flying Spur probably in October after the hot Georgia summer is over, and I'll catch everyone up on progress at that time!

This is part 1 of a step-by-step build of a B&B Yacht Designs Spindrift 10 nesting dinghy, following the guidance from the build instructions. This video focuses on the layup in preparation to stitch and open the hull. The next part will be actually unfolding the hull, filleting the seams and wrapping in carbon fiber cloth. She will be the tender to Flying Spur soon! I purchased the pre-cut "kit" to save some time, but the same results can be accomplished by purchasing the build instructions and cutting your own marine-grade plywood. This video is for those who are looking to build their own dinghy, and who wish to learn more about the process. This is the second project Brent and I worked on together, the previous being a 7' pram for Brent. I hope you enjoy, and I hope you take away some successes we had, as well as learning from some of the failures we encountered.

This oar leather and button is for my 7' 6" oars for my Spindrift 10 dinghy. For the leather, I used Conceria Walpier 8oz veg-tanned leather. For the stitching, Maine Thread #40 waxed corded polyester. Polyester is well known for its UV resistance, and it's up to the task of a saltwater environment. The finished product is tapered and 11" in length. The warlocks should sit comfortably about 2" below the button.

This is the maiden sail of my 10' sailing dinghy The boat is a B&B yacht design, thanks for watching!

Don't pay $90 for a piece of $6 leather and some stitching! For a nickel, $6 worth of Conceria Walpier Tuscany veg-tanned leather, thread and a little time, you can learn a valuable skill and make a superior roping palm. A few years back, I bought a $26 sailmakers palm that was overbuilt and of the lowest quality. This roping palm I made is built after a high quality mass-produced product with a proven history of effective design, as well as overpriced materials and craftsmanship.

Episode 33 of Aboard The Flying Spur I depart Hope Town and Marsh Harbour for Green Turtle to haul out Flying Spur and announce an exciting addition to Flying Spur! Filmed on GoPro Black 7's, Apple iPhone 11 Pro, Canon EOS M6 and Mavic Air2. Edited in Final Cut Pro, Logic and Apple Motion on a MacBook Air M1 Microphones - RODE Shotgun, Royer R-10 and a Tascam DR-10L with a lapel mic Console - Universal Audio Volt 476-P, Rupert Neve RNHP1

Episode 32 of Aboard The Flying Spur I depart for some holy bone fishing grounds at Pelican/Black Point, then I hit up Cherokee Sound, Casuarina Point. I also check out Man-o-War Cay and Elbow Cay, very unique experiences! Filmed on GoPro Black 7's, Apple iPhone 11 Pro, Canon EOS M6 and Mavic Air2. Edited in Final Cut Pro and Apple Motion on a MacBook Air Microphones - RODE Shotgun and a Tascam DR-10L with a lapel micT

Episode 31 of Aboard The Flying Spur I leave the Marsh Harbour area and head over to Tahiti Beach for a fun day on the shoal and the Thirsty Cuda floating bar. I leave Tahiti Beach, and head further south to stage for a passage to Eleuthera, if the weather window holds... will I make it? Website: https://theflyingspur.com You can help support this channel by dropping a one-time donation into my tip jar, anything is welcome and so much appreciated. Venmo is @theflyingspur PayPal is theflyingspur@icloud.com BuyMeACoffee is buymeacoffee.com/TheFlyingSpur Or, consider becoming a Patron! Patreon: https://patreon.com/theflyingspur Filmed on GoPro Black 7's, Apple iPhone 11 Pro, Canon EOS M6 and Mavic Air2. Edited in Final Cut Pro and Apple Motion on a MacBook Air Microphones - RODE Shotgun and a Tascam DR-10L with a lapel micT

Episode 30 of Aboard The Flying Spur I have arrived in Marsh Harbour, and I take care of some maintenance items while I await delivery of my new dinghy Compared to north Abaco, Marsh Harbour is a busting metropolis! There's a real grocery store, and a traffic light! Website: https://theflyingspur.com You can help support this channel by dropping a one-time donation into my tip jar, anything is welcome and so much appreciated. Venmo is @theflyingspur PayPal is theflyingspur@icloud.com BuyMeACoffee is buymeacoffee.com/TheFlyingSpur Or, consider becoming a Patron! Patreon: https://patreon.com/theflyingspur Filmed on GoPro Black 7's, Apple iPhone 11 Pro, Canon EOS M6 and Mavic Air2. Edited in Final Cut Pro and Apple Motion on a MacBook Air Microphones - RODE Shotgun and a Tascam DR-10L with a lapel micT

Episode 29 of Aboard The Flying Spur We depart Nunjack for Green Turtle Cay, and drop anchor on the south side of the island outside Black Sound. I go ashore at New Plymouth, and get a first-hand look at the devastation that is still evident from Dorian, a Category 5 hurricane in 2019 that annihilated the outlying islands of The Abacos. The town is full of spirit nonetheless, and they are friendly and welcoming! After 4 repairs on my poor dinghy, I finally put it in hospice, and make plans to pick up a new one in Marsh Harbour. I weigh anchor at No Name Cay and make the Whale Cay passage to Marsh Harbour Website: https://theflyingspur.com You can help support this channel by dropping a one-time donation into my tip jar, anything is welcome and so much appreciated. Venmo is @theflyingspur PayPal is theflyingspur@icloud.com BuyMeACoffee is buymeacoffee.com/TheFlyingSpur Or, consider becoming a Patron! Patreon: https://patreon.com/theflyingspur Filmed on GoPro Black 7's, Apple iPhone 11 Pro, Canon EOS M6 and Mavic Air2. Edited in Final Cut Pro and Apple Motion on a MacBook Air Microphones - RODE Shotgun and a Tascam DR-10L with a lapel micT

Episode 28 of Aboard The Flying Spur I leave from Lake Worth/West Palm inlet to head across the Gulf Stream overnight, and arrive at West End Bahamas the next morning I am joined by my brother, and in this episode, we make our way to Great Sale Cay, then Fox Town and Nunjack Cay! Website: https://theflyingspur.com You can help support this channel by dropping a one-time donation into my tip jar, anything is welcome and so much appreciated. Venmo is @theflyingspur PayPal is theflyingspur@icloud.com BuyMeACoffee is buymeacoffee.com/TheFlyingSpur Or, consider becoming a Patron! Patreon: https://patreon.com/theflyingspur Filmed on GoPro Black 7's, Apple iPhone 11 Pro, Canon EOS M6 and Mavic Air2. Edited in Final Cut Pro and Apple Motion on a MacBook Air Microphones - RODE Shotgun and a Tascam DR-10L with a lapel mic

In this episode, I continue the journey southward to Fort Pierce with a damaged sheave steering frame, get a new one fabricated and prepare things for a departure from West Palm! In the next episode, we make the passage from West Palm to West End, Bahamas. I continue onward the following morning to Great Sale Cay, and from there I head to Fox Town for some bone fishing flats and an exploration of the tiny town on Little Abacos. Website: https://theflyingspur.com You can help support this channel by dropping a one-time donation into my tip jar, anything is welcome and so much appreciated. Venmo is @theflyingspur PayPal is theflyingspur@icloud.com BuyMeACoffee is buymeacoffee.com/TheFlyingSpur Or, consider becoming a Patron! Patreon: https://patreon.com/theflyingspur Filmed on GoPro Black 7's, Apple iPhone 11 Pro, Canon EOS M6 and Mavic Air2. Edited in Final Cut Pro and Apple Motion on a MacBook Air Microphones - RODE Shotgun and a Tascam DR-10L with a lapel mic