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The UK is nearly 5 weeks into lock-down and and the struggle for sanity is real. Many of us will have completed Netflix, parents will have turned to forcing their…
Boat Renovation People are looking to build a community of the finest, boat renovators, restorers and builders this world has to offer. This means we need fresh content from the…
Can you imagine how old is the tradition of creating these ship models? In ancient times, model crafting is one the past time for that time. At that time, people…
So what is ArmaForm? Well, let’s start with how I discovered it. I remmember the day that I first stepped foot on my Seamaster 950 Flybridge motorboat. I had knowingly…
In January we stumbled upon a wooden boat builder named Tony Osse. At the time we were on a mission to find photos of boat renovators, builders, and the awkward…
This morning, I found myself hectically cycling around Bristol on a Yobike. What’s a Yobike you ask? They are the yellow hire bike, death traps scattered around the central areas…
We all know that when you first move onto a boat, you end up with lots, of unnecessary junk. I’m currently on my second liveaboard boat and this time around…
Recently I’ve been procrastinating and taking on any job that doesn’t involve refitting my engines. Why’s that you ask? Well, engineering is currently my weakest skill set, so it’s only…
Above is a photograph of the current boat renovation people office. It also happens to be my home. The office comes equipt with a TV to distract myself from work.…
I must admit, I’m not the best at finishing sections on my boat renovation project. Strangely, I created a door from scratch using a timber frame, marine plywood and…
I found this Bronze seacock in a locker, now I need to find a good use for it. Luckily it works perfectly. The only downfall is the handle seems…
A porthole view of the quiet south Gloucestershire village Pill. There is a small collection of yachts and fishing boats next to the club that can be seen further down…
The above photograph is the aftermath of a hi-ab crane trying to lift a wooden boat wreck out of the mud. Boat wrecks on muddy rivers are a major pain…
Painting steel boats is always a losing battle especially when the area your painting is a cleat. Let’s be honest iron and salt water don’t mix but with the right…
When a boat is left abandoned it’s often the windows that are the first element to get broken. Kids just love chucking stones at old windows, and hey who’s to…
This abandoned tug boat was recently hired for use as a TV prop. It now sits and awaits either or a new owner or a Bristol based scrap yard. It’s…
Everyone know’s that’s storage is an essential part of living on a boat. It’s obvious, right? If you live in a tiny home you need to make sure everything that…
A friend of mine recently noticed a ton of chillis in the reduced section in our local shop. He, like myself, is a thrifty boat renovator, who knows it’s best to…
There’s only so long you can put off those dreaded tasks, so today was the day I started one. Having just removed a Volvo Penta 280 Outdrive I decided it…
WHAT IS GRUNT BOAT CLEANER? Grunt Boat Cleaner is heavy duty marine cleaner designed to remove those hard to tackle stains that can occur from the waterline; rust and the…
Meet Eli St. Amour a boat renovator from Pennsylvania, USA. Fed up with not having enough space for the tools Eli decided to build himself a cunning workbench and tool storage…
A reader sent in a photo yesterday morning and it got me thinking. What’s the worse position you’ve found yourself wedged into while trying to work on your boat? I…
When it comes to boat renovation we can’t always afford to splash out on products that are labelled as “marine”. The marine paint industry is a lucrative one, but who…
There’s one thing all humans have in common, the clue is in the title of this article, that’s right! We all poo, yes its true, with the exception of Kim…
In this tutorial, Stephan runs us through the entire process of making a wooden boat structure. What’s most interesting about this boat is it’s made using only 1 2×4 timber…
My time is currently split; one-half of the week I’m working hard trying to earn money to renovate my boat and the other is half is spent renovating it! In…
7 months ago I moved to Bristol from the South Coast city of Brighton in hope of finding work and opportunities in the marine sector. In Brighton, my partner and…
This week we look at the restoration of a 12ft Long Fibreglass rowing boat by Dale Skidmore. Dale took on the project after rescuing it from a friends garden in…
This week we take a look at a beautiful cabin boat restoration by an Australian named Matt Kelly. In his video, Mathew runs us through the entire cosmetic restoration process…
In this video, Fernando shows us how he effectively sands down a trailer using an angle grinder and grinding disc. For the spots that are not reachable with an angle grinder, Fernando…
In this video, Carl shows us how to weld corrosion resistant 316 marine grade stainless steel using professional water cooled arch welding equipment. Notably, Carl also uses 316 filler metal to…
Antifoul; what is it? Why do we need it and how do we go about applying it? Anti-fouling paints have come a long way and are more widely available than…
Ever wondered how to get your boat looking as shiny and swish, as it did brand new? Turns out this reader knows how! Meet Brian;, currently residing in Greenport, Long Island. Brian bought…
In this video, we are shown a how to drill a hole through stainless steel using an electric drill. By using a drill bit made for metal it is possible…
Is your boat winch feeling a little sluggish? Well, it’s probably about time you gave it a bit of loving and some elbow grease too! In this tutorial, Niel from Yacht…
In February, we published an article on the amazing backyard build of a Glen-L Cracker Box by a highly talented Irish boat builder named Fergal. His skills didn’t end there either! This…
Whilst recently browsing the interwebz for all things marine related the folks of Boat Renovation People have come across a lot of bizarre and small boats. At first, i laughed at…
Living on a sailing boat (in a project boat state); I was in a constant battle with ongoing maintenance. Annoyingly, you generally only learn about the maintenance involved in a…
Guess what the postman brought today? Nothing, unfortunately, I missed him. It seems like the majority of my post doesn’t make it to me these days. I think they wait…
So you’ve planned to lay some fibreglass or paint your boat and you can’t find any decent sized party cups or measuring beacons to mix it in. Don’t worry BRP…
In this tutorial, we are shown an amazing step by step oversite on how to build a beautifully crafted cedar wood strip canoe. It’s notable that this method will require power…
In this video, Andy from Boat Works demonstrates how a belt sander can be used effectively to grind fibreglass reducing cleanup and overall mess. Whilst many people traditionally use angle grinders to…
In January this year, I wrote an article about my search for female boat builders. At the time, I was amazed that I could not find a massive amount of…
In this video, Leah demonstrates an effective way of making a straight cut with a handsaw. Leah shows us how making a quick jig using straight pieces of wood can…
Boat insurance, why do we need it? It would be easy to presume that most boat owners have an insurance policy however, this really isn’t the case. As you may…
In this video, Chris highlights the advantages of having an onboard O-ring splicing kit, also known a toric joint or packing. O-rings are used throughout a boat to create water tight gaskets…
In this video, we are shown an alternative method of creating insulation and emergency buoyancy below a deck. Using a hole saw and drill it is possible to fill areas…
Marine plywood is a great sheet material that can be easily cut using both hand saws and basic power tools. Marine plywood is often used to build boat interiors and…
This video demonstrates how closed cell camping mats can be used to affordably insulate a V-berth or similar area. This type of matting is widely available and can provide a good…