| Welcome to the webpages of Seth Persson Boat Builders. With this site we hope to provide a comprehensive and evolving overview of the complete line of products and services which we provide. At this time in our history, our primary focus is on plywood boats, with an ever growing portfolio of designs ranging from fundamental skiffs to sophisticated rowing craft. We invite you to browse our pages, and hope you will find that special boat you have been searching for. |
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WE HAVE MOVED! Just moved to brand new manufacturing space in Centerbrook, CT. 17 Industrial Park Rd Suit 5
2005 Boat Building Classes Boat building classes will be held in nine day blocks each month, with each block divided into three seperate courses. The focus of these programs will be on teaching the skills required to build small boats from plans which include full-size frame patterns, or from kits which provide pre-cut parts. Please consult the Boat Building page for more information on course ricing and tool lists.
Courses I and III, held on the first and last weekends of the course block, respectively, are limited to six students; Course II, for people building their own boats from kits, is limited to four boats.
I) Skills and Tools A two day program, running on the first weekend of each nine day block. This program will cover: * Sharpening, setting up, and use of basic tools used in building small boats * working from full-size patterns, including laying out and working to fair lines * templating, spiling, and working with bevels/ combination bevels * use of various fasteners * working with adhesives * scarfing * clamping strategies * setting up building racks, moulds, frames
II) Building Your Own Boat Five to seven day program, in which participants will build their own boat from one of our pre-cut kits. This program will include all parts and materials to build the basic hull, plus use of shop space and building racks, plus expert guidance and instruction in the building of your boat. The choice of boats for this program are: a) ABeCedarian Kayak Designed as a first-boat for both the builder and paddler, this kayak is easily assembled from pre-cut parts while providing a stable and lightweight boat to learn the basics of paddling. 14 feet of length and 26 inches of beam provide stability, maneuverability, and good speed for touring.Construction is of 4 mm Occume plywood on plywood frames and Fir longitudinals, with enough decking to be seaworthy on rivers and lakes but with a large enough cockpit to faciliate entry and exits. Weighing in at about 32 pounds, the ABeCedarian Kayak is light enough to be easily cartopped. This program runs on the weekdays of the nine day course block. b) Atlantic 17 open water rowing boat Designed for recreational rowing in the real world, the Atlantic 17 is safe, seaworthy, maneuverable, and esily moved under oars. Measuring 17 feet in length by 4 feet beam, this boat is an evolution of the classic Gunning Dory type. Built of 1/4 inch Fir plywood on plywood frames and Fir seam battens, and sheathed in epoxy fiberglass, the Atlantic 17 is durable yet light enough to be manageable. Seating allows for a crew of one or two people, with the ability to adjust for crew weight. This boat requires a seven commitment from participants to complete. c) 12 foot Basic Skiff. d) 12 foot Yacht Finish Skiff. e) 14 foot Basic Skiff f) 14 foot Yacht Finish Skiff. g) Sailing Rig for 12 and 14 foot Skiffs III) Advanced Skills and Finishwork |
