DIY Wooden Boat: The Bow Challenge (Part 1)

Building the bow of our DIY wooden boat in the Mexican jungle — and it fights back! 🌴🚤 In Part 1 of this bow build, we tackle cold molding the Wooden Shoe's bow using Chechen wood strips. From lofting the curves to the first glue-up, nothing goes as planned. The wood springs back, the gaps won't close, and we discover why this bow is the hardest part of the entire build. 🪵 Wood used: Chechen (Mexican hardwood) + Cumaru framing 📐 Design: Nexus Marine "Wooden Shoe" 🌎 Location: Mexican jungle workshop Part 2 coming soon — where we finish the bow! 🔔 Subscribe to follow the full build! Related videos: ▶️ Lofting Guide: https://youtu.be/x_5HqN7jefo #woodenboatbuilding #diywoodenboat #boatbuilding #woodenboat #coldmolding #boatbuild #mexicanjungle #chechen #cumaru #woodenshoe