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Sailmaking Part 1: The Tools Of The Trade

In this episode (S2-E47) of The Art of Boat Building, boat builder Bob Emser discusses the start of making the sails for the Haven 12 1/2. Following Emiliano Marino's "The Sailmaker’s Apprentice, A Guide for the Self-Reliant Sailor", we look at tools needed for sail making. As Bob prepares to construct his own sails he shows us how to make 4 of the essential tools of the trade. A seam rubber with needle storage, a fid with a turks head knot, sailors palm, and a sailmaker's bench hook.

English
  • Originally Aired June 12, 2021
  • Runtime 31 minutes
  • Network YouTube
  • Created June 17, 2021 by
    BoatFan
  • Modified June 17, 2021 by
    BoatFan