I’m building this simple 21′ flat-bottomed skiff, designed by Jim Michalak. In Episode 18, I finish up the sheathing work on the stem and transom, and work to build and install various interior bits and pieces as I move closer to epoxy-coating the interior of the boat.

Episode 18:  Work between February 27-March 3, 2026  Project total to date:  182.5 hours

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In Episode 17, I do the fiberglassing to sheathe the topsides of the hull, and related work including fill coating.

Episode 17:  Work between February 19-26, 2026   

Project total to date:  174.25  hours

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In Episode 16, I finish up various prep work on the hull, including sanding and filleting the chines where they meet the hull, and install the forward deck beam (“Beam 3”) so I can get the boat ready for fiberglass sheathing.

Episode 16: Work between February 14-18, 2026

Project total to date: 153.75 hours

In Episode 14, I fix the hull where I damaged it during the turnover, and get going on the remaining interior structural work with the bottom seam tabbing.

Episode 14: Work between February 6 – 10, 2026 Project total to date: 138 hours

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In Episode 13, I take care of final preparations and turn the boat over. Episode 13: Work between January 30 – February 5, 2026 Project total to date: 129.75 hours

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I’m building this simple 21′ flat-bottomed skiff, designed by Jim Michalak. In Episode 12, I finish up work on the bottom sheathing and install three stiffeners/skids with epoxy and fiberglass. 

Episode 12:  Work between January 20-30, 2026  Project total to date:  115.5 hours

In Episode11, I finish up work on the new bottom paneling, and get ready to fiberglass the bottom.

Episode 11: Work between January 12-18, 2026 Project total to date: 95.5 hours

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In Episode10, I install all the bottom panels with epoxy and screws to finish off the basic hull.

Episode 10: Work between January 6-11, 2026 Project total to date: 82.75 hours

 

I’m building this simple 21′ flat-bottomed skiff, designed by Jim Michalak. In Episode 9, I mill and scarf the 4 long pieces required to build the chine logs, and install them on the boat with epoxy.

Episode 9: Work between January 2-6, 2026. Project total to date: 62.25 hours