This week the hearty crew at Sailing Pysch gave us a brief breakdown containing some of the common terminology used to describe cleats. Warning the experienced sailors might find this…
Andy Miller is a US-based marine how-to Vlogger who has single-handedly changed and influenced the landscape of MarineYouTube vlogging as we know it. To date, he has published close to…
Sage Smart Oven is a free-standing stainless steel micro-oven that fits easily into small boats and galleys. It’s not currently marketed as a “Marine Oven” and you won’t find it…
The Project Boat Competition 2020 Entries- UK and Ireland. The Judges Fergal Butler – An Irish backyard boatbuilder and boating enthusiast. Fergal was one of the first people to…
Is it acceptable to replace my boat engine’s steel bolts with stainless steel bolts? At first glance, it may seem like an obvious answer. Boats are used in water. Water,…
WIN A £250 ASAP supplies Voucher Boat Renovation People are collaborating with ASAP supplies in a quest to find the UK and Irelands number one boat renovator 2020. To enter…
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…
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.…
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…
Hello there readers! My name is Marissa and I have successfully commandeered Boat Renovation People to write about the trials and triumphs during our first year living aboard our 1979…
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…
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 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 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…
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…
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…
Meet John; based in Melbourne, Australia, John bought a 1968 Binks Flying Dutchman for $50 with a full set of sails and trailer included. The only problem was that this boat needed…
Read the first part of Pete’s story here >> The first picture is of my boat underwater when I returned, with my roof garden and a few remaining plants, bike-wheel…
What Is A Residential Mooring? A residential boat mooring is an official space provided by a landowner or marina with the approval of the local authority for continuous occupation. In…
The pictures are from when I originally bought the boat, it was my first boat. 18 months later, I was just celebrating all the major expenditure of refurbishing it internally…
In this video, you will be provided with a brief explanation oh fibreglass hull blisters and how to address them. A clear example can be seen of water permeating through…
Marine sealants are specially formulated to withstand the often harsh conditions of the marine environment where typical DIY home caulk may not suffice. Typically they provide a reliable seal that…
Meet Kyaw Htet Aung; a Burmese boat builder and repairer. Kyaw is the vice-captain at Yangon Universities Boat Club. He races kayaks and carries out repairs for his team. His current…
Can this boat be saved? We came across an end of the line post about this old relic – do you think it could be saved or is it time to…
Bow Plate Repair – Hurley 22 – Long Keel Yacht The Bow plate area from hell repair! The condition of this Hurley 22 bow plate was more or less that of the entire…
The £70 – Floating Budget Home From Home It comes as no surprise that in our current climate thousands of people are turning to alternative ways of living; creating homes from boats,…
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 renovation people…
Boat Building Schools – A UK List In the United Kingdom, we are quite limited for places to study boat building. However, there are some boat building schools available. If…
The Story – A Buckingham 20 Renovation Many boat renovators and sailors alike have at one point considered or perhaps attempted, to restore a boat. Finding a boat is often…
Water Storage- A cheap an easy solution It was almost a year and a half before I sorted a water storage solution for our boat and liveaboard needs. God knows why, but…
What Is Rust? In this tutorial, we will provide you with a basic knowledge of rust proofing, making a DIY rust remover and the beginning of a future hatred of Tommy…
Fibreglass repairs are easier than you think. With the right knowledge and planning repairs can be completed cheaply, fast and most importantly safely . This tutorial includes a demonstration of a…
LIVEABOARD -Jaguar 27 Taking The Plunge – Becoming A Live Aboard When we got the Jaguar 27 it was in a “project boat” like state although someone had been living…