LYLE HESS CUTTER

Hunter Bay Woodworking, through the generosity of Fred and Bill Howell, has acquired the makings of a Lyle Hess 32' Bristol Channel Cutter.

Construction begins in September and is offered for sale. Check here for frequent updates.

Bulkheads and Engine Beds
Posted by Steven Brouwer on March 7, 2021
A few bulkheads and the engine beds are in. There is a lot going on in this section of the boat. I think it is the most complicated part.
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Shaft Log
set up
Posted by Steven Brouwer on November 24, 2020
Boring for the shaft log and PVC shaft log with fiberglass and Gflex epoxy reinforcement
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More plans
Hess 32 interior by Mark Smaalders
Posted by Steven Brouwer on November 24, 2020
Here is the layout we came up with. . . .
Hull Finished
Posted by Steven Brouwer on April 26, 2016
This hull is finished and I am looking for someone to participate in the completion this boat. . . .
Soup and Whiskey
Posted by Steven Brouwer on April 26, 2016
Just Pictures . . .
Just Pictures
Posted by Steven Brouwer on February 2, 2016
Caulkin
Just pictures
Posted by Steven Brouwer on November 21, 2015
Interior . . .
Just pictures
Posted by Steven Brouwer on November 21, 2015
Transom . . .
Just pictures
Posted by Steven Brouwer on November 21, 2015
Bilge Stringers
Just pictures
Posted by Steven Brouwer on November 21, 2015
Planking Faired
Just pictures
Posted by Steven Brouwer on November 21, 2015
Hull Shot . . .
Just pictures
Posted by Steven Brouwer on November 21, 2015
One More . . .
Just pictures
Posted by Steven Brouwer on November 21, 2015
Bow View . . .
Just pictures
Posted by Steven Brouwer on November 21, 2015
More from the bow . . .
Planked
Planked
Posted by Steven Brouwer on September 1, 2015
The Lyle Hess Cutter I have been working sometimes on sometimes off, is finally planked. I think it looks good, even if I say so myself. I started fairing today and will put up more pictures as that progresses. . . . . . .
Planking
Posted by Steven Brouwer on April 12, 2011
Just pictures . . .
More Planks
Posted by Steven Brouwer on April 24, 2010
Just pictures . . .
Planking and riveting
Posted by Steven Brouwer on February 2, 2010
Just pictures . . .
Planking
Posted by Steven Brouwer on September 25, 2008
Just pictures . . .
Building The Lyle Hess Cutter
garboards on
Posted by Steven Brouwer on February 16, 2008
Some progress! Two apprentices, Cedar and Brett, and myself have begun building this handsome 32 footer. Frames are up. Some bracing, some tweaking, some fairing with planking soon to follow. The frames are double sawn laminated balau attached to bronze floors with 3/8" bronze bolts. The planking will be yellow cedar. More photos and news as we go.
32' Lylr Hess Cutter plans
Posted by Steven Brouwer on August 16, 2007
Lyle Hess Cutter plans. . . .
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