In 2024 we had the opportunity to Douarnenez, France for their bi-annual Wooden Boat Festival. See the full extended version of this video at Off Center Harbor: https://www.offcenterharbor.com/videos

Peter puts on the cabin top. See the full extended version of this video at Off Center Harbor: https://www.offcenterharbor.com/videos/how-to-build-wooden-boat-plank-on-frame-lobster-boat-part-31-cabi

Tom Robinson's voyage came to an end in an unexpected way that drew media attention. See the full extended version of this video at Off Center Harbor: https://www.offcenterharbor.com/videos/tom-robinsons-solo-row-across-pacific-part-19-last-leg/ GET MORE EXCEPTIONAL BOAT VIDEOS HERE: Off Center Harbor is the world's leading video website for high-quality instructional boating videos - with masterclasses on how to build, maintain, and repair boats. The crew of Off Center Harbor also travels the world bringing you aboard hundreds of the best classic boats across the planet.

Boatbuilder Tim Clark installs the mop boards for the working deck. See the full extended version of this video at Off Center Harbor: https://www.offcenterharbor.com/videos/how-to-build-a-wooden-boat-plank-on-frame-lobster-boat-part-28-the-mop-boards/ GET MORE EXCEPTIONAL BOAT VIDEOS HERE: Off Center Harbor is the world's leading video website for high-quality instructional boating videos - with masterclasses on how to build, maintain, and repair boats. The crew of Off Center Harbor also travels the world bringing you aboard hundreds of the best classic boats across the planet.

Peter builds and installs the trunk and pilot house sides. See the full extended version of this video at Off Center Harbor: https://www.offcenterharbor.com/videos/how-to-build-wooden-plank-on-frame-lobster-boat-part-29-trunk-pilot-house-sides/ GET MORE EXCEPTIONAL BOAT VIDEOS HERE: Off Center Harbor is the world's leading video website for high-quality instructional boating videos - with masterclasses on how to build, maintain, and repair boats. The crew of Off Center Harbor also travels the world bringing you aboard hundreds of the best classic boats across the planet.

In this excerpt from the 2025 Worldwide Classic Boat Show, small boat designers Clint Chase, Ross Lillistone, and John Welsford discuss the advantages of lug rigs in small boats, especially balanced lug rigs in yawls. OffCenterHarbor.com is a website with over 700 videos and 500 articles on boat handling, repairs, maintenance, boat building, dream boats and more. GET MORE EXCEPTIONAL BOAT VIDEOS HERE: https://www.offcenterharbor.com/videos/the-virtues-of-a-lug-rig-in-small-boats-with-boat-designers-clint-chase-ross-lillistone-and-john-welsford/ Off Center Harbor is the world's leading video website for high-quality instructional boating videos - with masterclasses on how to build, maintain, and repair boats. The crew of Off Center Harbor also travels the world bringing you aboard hundreds of the best classic boats across the planet.

Boatbuilder Tim Clark explains the process of shaping and laying in the covering boards for the washboard deck. See the full extended version of this video at Off Center Harbor: https://www.offcenterharbor.com/videos/how-build-wooden-boat-plank-on-frame-lobster-boat-part-27-covering-boards-washboard-deck/ GET MORE EXCEPTIONAL BOAT VIDEOS HERE: Off Center Harbor is the world's leading video website for high-quality instructional boating videos - with masterclasses on how to build, maintain, and repair boats. The crew of Off Center Harbor also travels the world bringing you aboard hundreds of the best classic boats across the planet.

Peter explains the process of steaming and laying in the planks for the washboard deck. See the full extended version of this video at Off Center Harbor: https://www.offcenterharbor.com/videos/how-to-build-a-wooden-boat-plank-on-frame-lobster-boat-part-26-decking-planks-for-the-washboard-deck/ GET MORE EXCEPTIONAL BOAT VIDEOS HERE: Off Center Harbor is the world's leading video website for high-quality instructional boating videos - with masterclasses on how to build, maintain, and repair boats. The crew of Off Center Harbor also travels the world bringing you aboard hundreds of the best classic boats across the planet.

Eric puts the final touches on the project and splashes in. See the full extended version of this video at Off Center Harbor: https://www.offcenterharbor.com/videos/re-sheathing-deck-wooden-boat-part-8-finishing-up/ GET MORE EXCEPTIONAL BOAT VIDEOS HERE: Off Center Harbor is the world's leading video website for high-quality instructional boating videos - with masterclasses on how to build, maintain, and repair boats. The crew of Off Center Harbor also travels the world bringing you aboard hundreds of the best classic boats across the planet.

The lofting continues as Sean shows us how to loft a curved transom. See the full extended version of this video at Off Center Harbor: https://www.offcenterharbor.com/videos/how-to-loft-a-boat-part-7-reconfiguring-the-buttock-lines-for-a-curved-transom/ GET MORE EXCEPTIONAL BOAT VIDEOS HERE: Off Center Harbor is the world's leading video website for high-quality instructional boating videos - with masterclasses on how to build, maintain, and repair boats. The crew of Off Center Harbor also travels the world bringing you aboard hundreds of the best classic boats across the planet.

Peter explains the process of fairing and priming the hull. See the full extended version of this video at Off Center Harbor: https://www.offcenterharbor.com/videos/how-to-build-a-wooden-boat-plank-on-frame-lobster-boat-part-24-fairing-and-priming-the-hull/ GET MORE EXCEPTIONAL BOAT VIDEOS HERE: Off Center Harbor is the world's leading video website for high-quality instructional boating videos - with masterclasses on how to build, maintain, and repair boats. The crew of Off Center Harbor also travels the world bringing you aboard hundreds of the best classic boats across the planet.

Peter explains the process of attaching the spray rails and quarter rails. See the full extended version of this video at Off Center Harbor: https://www.offcenterharbor.com/videos/how-to-build-a-wooden-boat-plank-on-frame-lobster-boat-part-25-spray-rails-quarter-rails/ GET MORE EXCEPTIONAL BOAT VIDEOS HERE: Off Center Harbor is the world's leading video website for high-quality instructional boating videos - with masterclasses on how to build, maintain, and repair boats. The crew of Off Center Harbor also travels the world bringing you aboard hundreds of the best classic boats across the planet.

GET PLANS & KITS FOR THIS BOAT: https://www.offcenterharbor.com/oonagh-sailing-dinghy-plans-kit-arriba-hylan/ Kit shows us how to install the side guards for practicality and grace. This is Part 11 of a 20-part video series of how to build this boat (showing every step along the way) from Off Center Harbor. Off Center Harbor is the world's leading video website for high-quality instructional boating videos - with masterclasses on how to build, maintain, and repair boats. The crew of Off Center Harbor also travels the world bringing you aboard hundreds of the best classic boats across the planet. If you've wanted something more aesthetically pleasing to replace your inflatable tender, or a wonderful little family boat . . . check out this rowing/sailing/motoring pram by Doug Hylan - it just might do the trick. Learn more and get 10 of our best boat videos here: https://www.offcenterharbor.com/good-boats-yt-2205

Tom Robinson calls Vanuatu "Stunning... the most scenic rowing I've ever done in my life!" Now that's saying something because, Tom has rowed in a LOT of places. See the full extended version of this video at Off Center Harbor: https://www.offcenterharbor.com/videos/tom-robinsons-solo-row-across-pacific-part-18-vanuatu/ GET MORE EXCEPTIONAL BOAT VIDEOS HERE: Off Center Harbor is the world's leading video website for high-quality instructional boating videos - with masterclasses on how to build, maintain, and repair boats. The crew of Off Center Harbor also travels the world bringing you aboard hundreds of the best classic boats across the planet.

GET PLANS & KITS FOR THIS BOAT: https://www.offcenterharbor.com/oonagh-sailing-dinghy-plans-kit-arriba-hylan/ Installing the outer keel is the next big step in building the Ooonagh/ARRIBA dinghy. This is Part 10 of a 20-part video series of how to build this boat (showing every step along the way) from Off Center Harbor. Off Center Harbor is the world's leading video website for high-quality instructional boating videos - with masterclasses on how to build, maintain, and repair boats. The crew of Off Center Harbor also travels the world bringing you aboard hundreds of the best classic boats across the planet. If you've wanted something more aesthetically pleasing to replace your inflatable tender, or a wonderful little family boat . . . check out this rowing/sailing/motoring pram by Doug Hylan - it just might do the trick. Learn more and get 10 of our best boat videos here: https://www.offcenterharbor.com/good-boats-yt-2205

Peter explains the process of aligning and installing the drive shaft and the rudder shaft. See the full extended version of this video at Off Center Harbor: https://www.offcenterharbor.com/videos/how-to-build-a-wooden-boat-plank-on-frame-lobster-boat-part-23-drive-shaft-rudder-shaft/ GET MORE EXCEPTIONAL BOAT VIDEOS HERE: Off Center Harbor is the world's leading video website for high-quality instructional boating videos - with masterclasses on how to build, maintain, and repair boats. The crew of Off Center Harbor also travels the world bringing you aboard hundreds of the best classic boats across the planet.

Peter and Tim take us through the process of laying the working deck. See the full extended version of this video at Off Center Harbor: https://www.offcenterharbor.com/videos/how-to-build-a-wooden-boat-plank-on-frame-lobster-boat-part-22-the-working-deck/ GET MORE EXCEPTIONAL BOAT VIDEOS HERE: Off Center Harbor is the world's leading video website for high-quality instructional boating videos - with masterclasses on how to build, maintain, and repair boats. The crew of Off Center Harbor also travels the world bringing you aboard hundreds of the best classic boats across the planet.

Jacques van Geen takes us through the evolution of this very fast traditional french fishing boat. See the full extended version of this video at Off Center Harbor: https://www.offcenterharbor.com/?post_type=videos&p=52424&preview=true

Take a tour of the Pacific Northwest Small Boat Festival with its wonderful variety of classic boats. You'll be glad you did. OffCenterHarbor.com is a website with over 700 videos and 500 articles on boat handling, repairs, maintenance, boat building, dream boats and more. GET MORE EXCEPTIONAL BOAT VIDEOS HERE: Off Center Harbor is the world's leading video website for high-quality instructional boating videos - with masterclasses on how to build, maintain, and repair boats. The crew of Off Center Harbor also travels the world bringing you aboard hundreds of the best classic boats across the planet.

Peter shapes and places in the deck beams. See the full extended version of this video at Off Center Harbor: https://www.offcenterharbor.com/videos/how-to-build-a-wooden-boat-plank-on-frame-lobster-boat-part-20-deck-beams/ GET MORE EXCEPTIONAL BOAT VIDEOS HERE: Off Center Harbor is the world's leading video website for high-quality instructional boating videos - with masterclasses on how to build, maintain, and repair boats. The crew of Off Center Harbor also travels the world bringing you aboard hundreds of the best classic boats across the planet.