“If you’re going to make it, make it beautiful.”
Bob Emser, The Art of Boat Building
Welcome to The Art of Boat Building
Join sculptor and award-winning boat builder, Bob Emser as he brings the timeless craft of traditional wooden boat building to life. On his YouTube channel, Bob shares the tools, techniques, and philosophy behind handcrafting beautiful boats, blending fine woodworking with a sculptor’s eye for detail.
With decades of experience in art and design, Bob turns every project into a work of functional art. Whether you're a builder, woodworker, or just love wooden boats, you’ll find inspiration, education, and passion in every episode.
The Boat Building Mentorship
Mentorship • Accountability • Community
The Online Boat Building Mentorship is a small, expert led program for serious home boat builders who want to design, build, and finish their boat with confidence without costly mistakes or stalled projects through weekly live guidance and direct access to professional mentors.
Build your boat. Finish it. With expert guidance
