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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 […]

Water Storage Made Easy – A Simple Liveaboard Solution 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 ne […]

Rust Proof Tools – Protect Your Tool Box – With A Rust Remover 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 […]

Fibreglass Repair – Bow Plate Patchup On A Hurley 22 Fibreglass repairs are easier than you think.  With the right knowledge and planning repairs can be completed  cheaply, fast and most importantly s […]

Jaguar 27- Full Renovation to Liveaboard Brighton Home 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 […]