Building the Michalak AF4 Grande Skiff 8 | Making It Boat-Shaped

I'm building this simple 21' flat-bottomed skiff, designed by Jim Michalak. In Episode 8, I install all the remaining bulkheads and frames, plus the stem and transom, to finish up the basic assembly of the hull. Episode 8: Work between December 30-31, 2025. Project total to date: 58 hours This is a personal project. All related videos are in a playlist:    • AF4 Grande Build   https://lackeysailing.com

Building the Michalak AF4 Grande Skiff 9 | Building the Chine Logs
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Building the Michalak AF4 Grande Skiff 9 | Building the Chine Logs

Building the Michalak AF4 Grande Skiff 29 | Nonskid, Loading the Boat on the Trailer, and Stuff
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Building the Michalak AF4 Grande Skiff 29 | Nonskid, Loading the Boat on the Trailer, and Stuff

How to Build a Mobile Lumber Storage Cart DIY Plan | DIY Woodworking Guide
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How to Build a Mobile Lumber Storage Cart DIY Plan | DIY Woodworking Guide

Building the Michalak AF4 Grande Skiff 30 | Getting the Trailer to Fit
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Building the Michalak AF4 Grande Skiff 30 | Getting the Trailer to Fit

Why Fairing This Boat Was So Difficult - Poulsbo Boat - Episode 8
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Why Fairing This Boat Was So Difficult - Poulsbo Boat - Episode 8

Finally Joined the Hull… And Found a BIG Problem | EP2
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Finally Joined the Hull… And Found a BIG Problem | EP2

Update from Ukraine | Big Win! Syrkyi was Dismissed, but Why is it not Enough?
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Update from Ukraine | Big Win! Syrkyi was Dismissed, but Why is it not Enough?

Building the Michalak AF4 Grande Skiff 31 | Installing Ports; Trim and Finish Work; Canvas Prep Work
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Building the Michalak AF4 Grande Skiff 31 | Installing Ports; Trim and Finish Work; Canvas Prep Work

We Bought an Abandoned Ship 4 Years Ago... This Is What Happened
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We Bought an Abandoned Ship 4 Years Ago... This Is What Happened

Building the Michalak AF4 Grande Skiff 23 | Epoxy-Coating the Interior and Primer Prep
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Building the Michalak AF4 Grande Skiff 23 | Epoxy-Coating the Interior and Primer Prep

I Bought A Walmart Excavator (Cheaper Than A Lawnmower!)
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I Bought A Walmart Excavator (Cheaper Than A Lawnmower!)

Trump Booed & Embarrassed at World Cup Final, Election Speech Flops, Iran War Spirals: A Closer Look
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Trump Booed & Embarrassed at World Cup Final, Election Speech Flops, Iran War Spirals: A Closer Look

We Drove 1,500 Miles To Rescue This Dozer… Over 100 Families Depend On It
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We Drove 1,500 Miles To Rescue This Dozer… Over 100 Families Depend On It

Homemade Plywood Sailing Boat FULL BUILD, My Goat Island Skiff
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Homemade Plywood Sailing Boat FULL BUILD, My Goat Island Skiff

Inside Our 50ft Aluminum Explorer Yacht
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Inside Our 50ft Aluminum Explorer Yacht

The Engine That Should NOT Exist
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The Engine That Should NOT Exist

Building the Michalak AF4 Grande Skiff 34 | Outboard well, Garboard Drain, Hardware, and Varnish
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Building the Michalak AF4 Grande Skiff 34 | Outboard well, Garboard Drain, Hardware, and Varnish

This Boat Was SUNK then DROPPED then RESTORED | Healey Boat Restoration Part 10
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This Boat Was SUNK then DROPPED then RESTORED | Healey Boat Restoration Part 10

She Has Lived Alone on a Boat in Alaska for 44 Years
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She Has Lived Alone on a Boat in Alaska for 44 Years

Building the Michalak AF4 Grande Skiff 28 | Priming and Painting the Hull and Deck
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Building the Michalak AF4 Grande Skiff 28 | Priming and Painting the Hull and Deck