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Boat Renovation Golden Rules Boat Renovation Whether you are bringing a wreck from the bottom of the ocean or restoring an old relic that has had a few years of neglect boat […]

Fibreglass And Its Use In The Marine EnvironmentThis tutorial provides an amazingly informative overview of fibreglass and its use in the marine environment.  Notably, it even covers the […]

Resealing A Topside HatchThis tutorial provides an example of resealing a topside hatch using silicone sealant and a caulking gun. This technique can be applied on wi […]

Fill Imperfections In Wood With ResinThis tutorial provides a demonstration of how to effectively use epoxy to seamlessly fill Imperfections in wood with resin.  Notably. in this t […]

Replacing Artificial Teak With Real TeakThis tutorial provides an example of the process of restoring a teak wood lined hatch using a hammer and chisel to remove the existing cover up. […]

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Welding An Aluminium BoatThis tutorial provides a basic example of welding an aluminium boat using rods and a torch. Notably, the majority of the items used in this video […]

Butyl Tape Deck Re-BeddingThis tutorial provides a basic example of Butyl Tape Deck Re-Bedding which is arguably better than sealing deck equipment with the more widely […]

How To Fiberglass A Marine Ply DeckThis video provides a good working knowledge on how to fibreglass a marine ply deck using non-waxed polyester laminating resin. This technique […]

Mixing Polyester ResinThis tutorial provides a knowledge of mixing polyester resin taking into consideration temperature, quantity and additives.  Care should always […]

DIY Wood Filler- Wood Flour And ResinThis tutorial provides a DIY solution to filling holes and gaps in wooden areas by creating a homemade DIY Wood Filler. This technique can be […]

What Is Fibreglass Chop Strand?This tutorial provides a knowledge of Fibreglass Chop Strand and its use in structural reinforcement of composite boats. This technique can be […]

DIY Fairing Compound – MicroballoonsIn this tutorial,  you will learn to create a DIY fairing compound by using phenolic microballoons and epoxy resin. This technique is often used b […]

How To Create CabosilThis tutorial provides a knowledge of how to create Cabosil (fumed silica)  and its use for thickening and strengthening polyester or epoxy r […]

DIY Gelcoat Non-Slip – Crushed WalnutsThis tutorial teaches you how to how to create a DIY Gelcoat Non-Slip surface using crushed walnuts and polyester gelcoat.  This technique be m […]

Build A Waterproof Fibreglass BoxLearn how to build a waterproof fibreglass box using chopped strand matting and polyester resin and Gelcoat. This method can be used to construct […]

Fibreglass Boat Repair- Filling Large HolesLearn how to fill a boat hull hole using a cardboard backing plate ,fibreglass chopped strand mat and a DIY fairing compound.   This fibreglass […]

Bilge Bug – Electronic Bilge Switch – A Full Review The Bilge Bug is an electronic bilge switch; designed to replace traditional float switches in the marine environment. Anyone who’s ever owned a […]

Boat Building Schools – A List Of Places To Learn About Boat Renovation Boat Building Schools – A UK List In the United Kingdom, we are quite limited for places to study boat building. However, there are some […]

Internet On The Move -A Cheap Solution – 4G A Mobile Hotspot A Modern Nomad With A 4G Mobile Hotspot First of all, apologies for sounding like a millennial education book but I’m going for it anyway… In […]