Derwent Skiff Building Notes

A step by step tutorial for building the Derwent Skiff

Click on a chapter below:

  • Tools
  • Setting up the Mold
  • Ply Kit Stem
  • Fitting the Keel
  • Fitting the Stern
  • Fairing for the Planking
  • Prep First Plank
  • Fitting First Plank
  • Remaining Garboards
  • Prep Middle Planks
  • Adding Middle Planks
  • Adding Sheer Planks
  • Trimming Garboards
  • Adding Keel Trim
  • Making the Cutwater
  • Adding the Skeg
  • Adding the Gunwhales
  • Hull-off Mold
  • Adding Bulkheads and Decks
  • Bulkheads and Deck Supplement