Sheathing and Antifouling on a Wooden Hull: What Actually Works
When sheathing a timber hull extends its life and when it destroys it, plus how antifouling systems should be chosen for a wooden vessel in tropical water.
Timber Hull Craft
Timber species, planking, caulking, fastenings and the sheathing decisions that follow.
Fastenings, Treenails and Bolts: Why Timber Hulls Fail at the Joints
How fastenings waste in tropical timber hulls, why zonal renewal beats chasing individual failures, and how metal choice interacts with timber species.
Ironwood, Teak and Bangkirai: The Timbers Behind a Bira Wooden Boat Yard
The timber species used in traditional South Sulawesi hull construction, what each is chosen for, and how species selection affects repair, fastening and service life.
Caulking a Traditional Hull: Method, Materials and Service Life
How seams are prepared and caulked on a traditional carvel hull, why edge condition governs the result, and what determines how long a caulking job lasts.