Designing a boat from a half-hull model is covered in full in this episode of the Art of Boat Building. Boat Builder, Bob Emser, discusses Nathanael Herreshoff's old master way of designing a boat straight from a wooden model. He shows us Capt. Nat Herreshoff "Offset Measuring Instrument" and his modern replica of one. Made from off the self materials Bob demonstrates how the offset device is use to take off the body plan measurement. Bob and Steve Denette have discussion on the layout of the new tender Victoria. We also go on a field trip to the Wooden Boat School where Paul Gartside, Naval Architect, teaches about spline weights. We then see the production and casting of the lead spline weights (Ducks) by a fellow design class mate, Matt Moeller. All is finished up with the line drawing being completed. “If you’re going to make it, make it beautiful.” Bob Emser Subscribe for more Boat Building from The Art of Boat Building: null Share this video with a friend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6n14fiLLyDQ How to support The Art of Boat Building. Purchase Official Merchandise here: null Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/theartofboatbuilding Watch next Recommended Playlists Carvel Planking Playlist:    • Carvel Planking   Haven 12 1/2 Playlist:    • Season 2 - Haven 12 1/2   Tool Making:    • Tool Making   Let’s connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobEmserAmericanSculptor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofboatbuilding/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BobEmser Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobemser/ Bob Emser American Sculptor: https://www.bobemser.com/ Disclaimer: Some of these links go to one of my websites and some are affiliate links where I’d earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you. #theartofboatbuilding #artofboatbuilding #makeitbeautiful#woodenboatbuilding #buildingasmallboat #buildingasailboat #shipwright #toolbuilding #Haven12 #herreshoff #shipwright