It's a shame Jeff's website has been taken down. I'm glad I downloaded a lot of his study plans and other free materials from his website. Congratulations on a great build. I'm also going to build the Seneca because I have to launch from the surf here in Indonesia. No boat ramps. Edit: I know a lot of builders are going to be disappointed about Jeff Spira passing and his website deactivated but there's a great channel on KZfaq called World Boat Skiff. He's got an excellent tutorial for building a 17' flat bottom skiff very similar to Jeff's Pacific Power Dory and he's also selling plans. I've got a couple episodes in my playlist if anyone wants to check it out.

This is so awesome! Great job!

Bringing a boat to life is a special experience. I enjoyed watching.

i love this bro grate vid. need a boat just like that

It is wise to choose a design developed over time in the water you fish .Sweet little dory you built.

I liked your color combo with the stained wood. Just the right length video. Very nice job.

Very impressive build and video. This will definitely inspire a lot of people to work hard and reach for their goals. I'll say hello if I see you on the water sometime.

Great job on the dory, sorry to hear about Jeff. I have always been a fan of his designs & have recommended them to many. They will always be with us. Now you have a beautiful power dory you can get much enjoyment from. So good to see these builds. Congratulations.

Great build! I build the Hudson skiff, i wasnt aware of him passing. Send and email couple of months ago and didnt get an answer. About yout build, i did mine with that same flooring, and after some fishing trips I change it to a plywood blind floor.

Nice build!!! I was unaware of Jeff Spiras passing. I was looking at several of his boats, possibly to combine two sets of plans to come up with a unique boat. I ended up buying an old boat to restore so maybe some other day I will build a Spira.

That video was awesome sir! Probably 1% not even have ever built a boat! Nice job and well done

That's beautiful building your own steady boat. With the money you saved, a little 15-25 4 stroke would be well worth the quietness.

Great looking boat!! Nice Work! Thank you for the video.

Wow beautiful boat man, I hope you build another and document it, thanks

Thank you for sharing this build. You did a very nice job. I am planning on building one of Jeff's Alaskan Dory. Hope I can do as well as you did. I am sure Jeff is looking down and smiling at how well you built to his design. Sorry he is gone. Good luck fishing.

this is an amazing work ,and really appreciate your sharing ,thanks again lets keep jeff Spira legacy alive me too ,im about to build a boat from his plans soon

What a beauty skiff. Good job

Great build my man. Keep up the great work!!!

Good job ! You really worked hard on this ! Looks great

Nice video. Great boat.

Nice job…Jeff is smiling

Great job on a great boat!

Great job! thanks for sharing!

Good job brother that was awesome

Nooooooooooooo!! I watched all his videos. Now I feel I have to build one of his designs in his honor. 🤘🥃🤘🇺🇸😢

This is awesome! Congratulations!

Great build....so sad to hear that the world lost Jeff Spira. I purchased a set of his 17 tillamook plans...but haven't started building yet.....man....I know Jeff was a big inspiration for me to try and build a boat...I am sure 1000s of DIY builders were given the confidence by Jeff to take the plunge.... If you ever find a way to buy additional plans , please post....god bless

Awesome build! I'm super bummed that Jeff is no longer with us. After looking at his designs for years, I was about to buy a couple of his plans this week. (Dory, V hull and I think it was called the Mission Bay? the little ski boat.) I have the summer off and tools collected for a build to start. Oh well, I'll look for some other plans. Hope you enjoy your boat for years to come.

Iam from a small to in Sask Canada I to built my first skiff and same as you I messed up a couple times nothing I couldnt hide lol planning on building a bigger better one love your new skiff awesome.

Good job brother

Nice job on this! Also, my first boat fiberglass job looked pretty much like yours. Like you said, I learned a lot from it.

Respect and admiration!

Круто вийшло!! Дякую!!)))👍👍

Man that looks great

Nice build and colors! I was in the same "boat" as you thinking about kayaks or some kind of small vessel too but I think I'm going the porta-bote 14' route. Wish I had the skills to build one like you! Cheers

Great job! 👍🏻

great video. congrats!

Very nice jump on the boat I was planning to build the same design with my son as a father and son project but sadly I learned just passed away and plans are no longer available I was wondering if you still have your plans and will you willing to share I live in Myrtle Beach South Carolina I also like to know what do you think about the boat how is it handle thank you for your time hope to hear from you soon

cool

Nice… where are u located… I built two of Jeff’s boats. The one I have now is the Garvey Dory 16 feet.

Great video. I'm interested in build the same boat but cannot find plans anywhere. Do you still have access to plans?

Do you still have the plans by any chance? Would love to build one of his plans. I bought a different set for a rowing dory but didn't get around to buying one of his powered boats

Now you can stay past 3! Fish during dusk

Great build on the Boat. How many people does it carry? Hp?👍

Where can I get a set of those dory plans? Mr. Spiras website is down.

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Beautiful build! How big of motor? What made you decide on this model?

Nice boat I was going to order some plans last month. Do you know if he plans are available still? Seems like the website is gone

a year to build? Part time?

he passed away, Spira? he didn't see that old.

Beautiful build. What motor are you running with it?

So you built the boat just for the halibut?

Hi It is very nice video. I was planning to bay hudson model plan of 15 feeti this week. But i couldn't open the site, and i heard about jeff. Dose any one now how to contact his relative?

So dope man, the almond white, with blue interior, and wood stain looks soo good together and then you add the blue lettering and numbers 😙🤌 mama mia that is a beautiful boat, do you work in the wood working industry or was this a personal project?

hook a brother up on the plans