Setting up the Building Jig and Fixing Problems - Building the Poulsbo Boat - Episode 4

Howdy folks! Welcome back to Nomad Boat Building. My name is Mark Reuten, and this video is part of the Poulsbo Boat Project, where I’m documenting the complete build of a modern Poulsbo Boat from start to finish. Back in the shop after a long delay, I finally get back to work on the Poulsbo Boat Project. In this episode I set up the station molds on the strongback, align the building jig, and start fitting the backbone components. I also run into a frustrating issue: the transom shape isn’t agreeing with the mold the way it should. Rather than ignore the problem, I walk through how I diagnose fit issues, rethink the geometry, and make practical adjustments so the finished hull will look right. Along the way, I reshape the hawse holes, refine the transom, and talk a bit about the reality of wooden boat building: technical problem solving mixed with a whole lot of hard graft. The Poulsbo Boat is being built using traditional wooden boat building techniques combined with practical modern methods where appropriate. Throughout this series you'll see the full process including lofting, milling lumber, laminating structural parts, strip planking, fiberglassing, interior joinery, and final fit-out. If you're interested in woodworking, traditional craftsmanship, wooden boats, and real boat shop problem solving, this series follows the entire build step-by-step. Support the channel on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/nomadboatbuilding Your support helps keep these boatbuilding videos coming. Follow along on Instagram @nomadboatbuilding Website https://www.nomadboatbuilding.com Watch the full Poulsbo Boat series here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnOoJJKdbR4JZFfEMWhXjloa0LhCp0GPI&si=wVjR0gySMlqsx2jw New episodes follow the entire build process from first lumber to launching the finished boat. Your support helps keep these boatbuilding videos coming.