Most boatbuilders have a stable of reliable go-to power saws in their shop. Mine are the venerable 12" Craftsman tablesaw, the ubiquitous 14" bandsaw, and the hearty worm-drive Skilsaw. Those units will accomplish most tasks, but they can be limited by either depth of cut, fixed location, or simply lack of available electricity. For large tasks, the chainsaw is often the implement of choice.