I took a time out to watch this series. Awesome work Bud. Now back to the Catalina. New episode is up. See ya on the next series.

As Bob would say "if you're going to make it; make it beautiful". And you did! Thank you for taking us along on this journey and looking forward to the next. All the best to you!

Congratulations!!! She looks beautiful!!! You're right: no paint!!!

Really really impressive build. I think that the balance of the customer needs and design demands with the traditional considerations came out really well. It was fun to see it from concept to splash too.

Fantastic series. Looking forward to the next project. 🇨🇦

love her!! verry nice build!! inspiring

Thank you it was a pleasure watching you build the dory

Here we are ☺️ Details are what separates a good boat from a great boat. And that's a great boat. I think you'll get work off this boat 🎯

Beautiful Dory 💯🎆🎆🎉Congratulations 🚣‍♀🚣‍♂🚣 Looking forward to the next project⛵

Thank you again Mark. A beautiful boat for sure.

Great job Mark and I really enjoyed the videos.

Excellent series - enjoyed and learned a lot. Thank you!

Really nice looking boat. Back in the day, when we built wooden longliners, they included a Grand Banks dory. Well done!!

Terrific job, and your presentation is flawless. Thank you very much.

sorry had to chuckle about your time est. I build canoes and for myself they're rough because I use them and know in a year or 2 it will be time to fix things or refinishing. Canoes for friends or others border on furniture and as you noted, it takes time. Loved the series

Looks GREAT....Super job and wonderful to sea out on the water....cheers...rr

Great looking boat! I enjoyed the series!!

I like the floor boards and the way the color difference in the boards is mirrored. Also kind of ties in with the darker strake on the sides of the boat.

Bloody hell, it floats! Well that was a bit of luck. Great video Mark, and a great series. It'd be nice to see a similar video of the 2.4m thingy.

The part about owning something “too precious” to the point where you’re afraid to use it really stuck out to me. I’ve made this mistake with some hand tool purchases lately where I bought something too nice to the point I don’t use them. End up needing a whole other tool to do what I bought the original for. The boat is beautiful. Is was nice seeing one go in the water this time. Hopefully get that delayed gratification for the 2.4m someday.

Beautiful!! Great job

Can't wait to see you present the Catalina Wherry.

Congratulations Mark. She’s a beauty and I loved every minute as you demonstrated the love of your craft. I learned so much and look forward to your future projects. BTW…it took longer because you were working half the time with only 9 fingers. Bwell

I really enjoyed this build series. This boat is great and I'm sure the new owner is very pleased. I was wonder if there will be an update on the 2.4 in your up coming videos. Looking forward to the next build you are inspiring, and your tips along the way are so helpful for anyone looking to build something.

Super job.

It’s beauty 🤘🏻 What’s next?

She's a beautiful boat looks like she can maneuver on a dime. These boats were safe to use back in the day they new what they were doing when they built these things. If I got you to build one for me I'd want at least a sixteen footer. That would be the perfect size for two men fishing.. I think the standard sizes of these dories were from 15 to 20 feet in length. Nevertheless, as I said she's a beautiful boat.

Nice work Mark! Did you say it was 12’? I agree, 14’ might have improved stability feel. All in all, it’s really a pretty boat, I appreciate your “after action” debriefing, yes, there were things you might have saved some time on but, the attention to detail sets you apart from a lot of builders. Small craft have a raft of (often) unexpected hiccups which you think through maintaining an eye for the fairness of line and lovely shape. The details are where I think you exceed the normal and make the art in the design show to its best advantage. What’s next? The SOF kayak?

She's a beauty just as she is; a coat of paint would do her no harm either. Looks like she'll handle a chop pretty well. What might swamp her is a heavy wake from some joker racing around in the harbor. Have you thought about safety straps for all the stuff that might fly out when (if) she gets rolled?

Dude, you're really cool! you've reached the end. It turned out to be a great boat. I've been waiting for this video for a long time. What will be the next project?

Measurements, ratio of length to beam, weight, oar length? Will it ever be sailed? I moves nicely. Do you know how to scull? How tippy is it when you’re standing…for sculling? Looks like it’s built for double rowing…3 - 5 knots?

Mark, thanks for another great series. Awesome boat, beautiful videos and amazing instructions. You're incredible! Please, which books, texts or PDFs would you recommend for oar construction? Thanks!

I’d like to see how she gets on in a short steep sea. Very pretty.

Wahoo

Hi loved the build what’s next 👍

Love your work, and the dory turned out beautiful. One question, have you included the filming in the 250 hour estimate? I'm guessing that would slow you down considerably.

Beautiful dory. I am not sure why, but it seems you are only able to take baby strokes with those oars. Perhaps the thole pins are too far aft? Oars too short? I'm not sure what it is, but something with the geometry seems unnatural.

Are the lengths of your projects related to the size of your shop?

You’re making a great case to charge TOP DOLLAR for the work… the money’s there and someone will be easily willing to pay it…