I’m building this simple 21′ flat-bottomed skiff, designed by Jim Michalak. In Episode 34, I finish up the outboard well with some new drains, install a garboard drain, clean up the electrical wiring and control cables, and install some hardware, all the while working on applying 6 or more coats of varnish to all the new brightwork.
Episode 34: Work between June 15-22, 2026
Project total to date: 376.5 hours
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I’m building this simple 21′ flat-bottomed skiff, designed by Jim Michalak. In Episode 33, I install the new remote steering system, work on the electrical side of things, and make the final control connections to the engine, after a frustrating delay.
Episode 33: Work between June 17-25, 2026
Project total to date: 389.75 hours
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I’m building this simple 21′ flat-bottomed skiff, designed by Jim Michalak. In Episode 32, it’s time to get the new outboard installed,, and some of the related rigging for the controls. I also try to work through a seemingly incompatible steering system, and get ready to move forward with the final rigging and connections.
Episode 32: Work between April 24 – June 17, 2026
Project total to date: hours 359.76
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I’m building this simple 21′ flat-bottomed skiff, designed by Jim Michalak. In Episode 31, I get ready for varnishing all the bright trim on the boat, mill, install, and finish the remaining deck trim, install the new portlights, and undertake some structural prep-work to prepare for the canvas cover over the birdwatcher slot and companionway.
Episode 31: Work between June 9-15, 2026
Project total to date: 355 hours
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In Episode 30, I reposition the boat on the trailer and make some modifications and adjustments to support the boat.
Episode 30: Work between May 9 -June 9, 2026
Project total to date: 333.25 hours
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In Episode 29, with all the major paint work done, I get down to some of the final details, like some bunging and varnish work, painting the nonskid in the cockpit and on the foredeck, and some of the myriad other small things required to finish the boat.
Episode 29: Work between May 8-10, 2026
Project total to date: 325 hours
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I’m building this simple 21′ flat-bottomed skiff, designed by Jim Michalak. In Episode 28, I apply epoxy high build primer, finish primers, and gloss topcoats to the hull and deck. This covers a lot of work, so the video is a bit longer than usual.
Episode 28: Work between April 28 – May 8, 2026
Project total to date: 318.75 hours
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In Episode 27, I finish up some final trim details on deck and around the cockpit, then get the boat all masked up and cleaned to prepare for high-build primer and beyond.
Episode 27: Work between April 24-27, 2026
Project total to date: 288.5 hours
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I’m building this simple 21′ flat-bottomed skiff, designed by Jim Michalak. In Episode 26, I finish up some preparatory work and install the forward decks and some related structures.
Episode 26: Work between April 18-22, 2026
Project total to date: 271.5 hours
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I’m building this simple 21′ flat-bottomed skiff, designed by Jim Michalak. In Episode 25, I do some initial layout for some elliptical opening ports in the hull, then, some time later, finalize the layout and cut the openings.
Episode 25: Work between February 6 – April 19 2026
Project total to date: 261.75 hours
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