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    Boat Building And Crocodiles 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 […]

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    Can This Boat Be Saved? 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 let it […]

  • Louis wrote a new post 8 years ago

    Building A Wooden Engine CraneIn this tutorial you will learn how to build a wooden crane using some basic wordworking tools. Extra care should be taken when lifting an engine.  DIY constructions can be unpredictable when under load.

  • Louis wrote a new post 8 years ago

    Bow Plate Repair – Hurley 22 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 th […]

  • Louis wrote a new post 8 years ago

    Types Of Fibreglass ReinforcementsIn this tutorial, you will learn about the different types of fibreglass reinforcements used in GRP construction. Notably in this tutorial, you […]

  • Louis wrote a new post 8 years ago

    The £70 – Floating Budget Home From Home Using Wooden Pallets The £70 – Floating Budget Home From Home It comes as no surprise that in our current climate thousands of people are turning to a […]

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    Create A Gelcoat Laminate SheetIn this tutorial, you will learn to create a gelcoat laminate sheet using a plastic mould, release agent, chop strand and gelcoat.  Notably, in th […]

  • Louis wrote a new post 8 years ago

    Creating Teak DeckingIn the this Tutorial, you will learn the basics of fabrications and installation of teak decks using a modern process. It’s notable the teak […]

  • Louis wrote a new post 8 years ago

    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 […]

  • Louis wrote a new post 8 years ago

    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 […]

  • Louis wrote a new post 8 years ago

    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 […]

  • Louis wrote a new post 8 years ago

    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 […]

  • Louis wrote a new post 8 years ago

    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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  • Louis wrote a new post 8 years ago

    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 […]

  • Louis wrote a new post 8 years ago

    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 […]

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    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 […]

  • Louis wrote a new post 8 years ago

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

  • Louis wrote a new post 8 years ago

    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 […]

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