Wooden Boat Building - Chain Plates & Deck Canvas

Explore the intricate process of wooden boat building in this 26-minute video from The Art of Boat Building series. Follow boat builder Bob Emser as he demonstrates the installation of bronze chain plates and deck canvas on a Haven 12 1/2 sailboat. Learn about the importance of slotted screws, understand chain plate planning, and witness the techniques for bag steaming oak. Observe the meticulous fitting of chain plates, fairing of aft and fore decks, and the proper method for attaching deck canvas. Gain valuable insights into craftsmanship and design, embodying Emser's philosophy: "If you're going to make it, make it beautiful."

Why use slotted screw?
Chain Plate Plan
Bronze Chain Plate
Bag Steaming Oak
Fitting the Chain Plates
Fairing Aft and Fore Decks
Attaching Deck Canvas