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1959 Andress 26' utility boatBill from Kemtpville in Canada is restoring a 1959 Andress Utility Boat.

He wants to know the best way to redo the top deck seams.


Also what is the best way to re-caulk her bottom.

Glassing an Antique Woodie Hull.

Scott in British Columbia, Canada, would like some advice on the process and products used, etc.

David from Little Rock Arizona wants to know more about mixing thickened epoxy for his stripper canoe.

Eddie in Ireland would like to know if he can use 3- ply marine plywood to finish off his Sea Hawk instead of the 5-ply he has been using.

Steve needs to rewire his battery and would like to know how to fit and isolation switch.

Karmina would like to know how you use your boat.

Varnish or Oil?
Al Hubbard would like opinions on which would be best for the interior of a small drift style pram made of stained, marine plywood.
Which would you elect from a maintenance/upkeep stand point?

Lee in Sacramento, California, would like some guidance on the approximate value of a 1958 Westcoaster, 17 ft. boat in good condition?

Moreno in the USA is planning to build a Cape Cutter 19, he wants to know how far apart the ribs/frames should be placed.

Nate wants to know what the best choice of wood is for a 1" X 1" curved dory gunwale or rub rail.

Jim has a question about lofting.

Tom, from Ontario, Canada, would like some suggestions on how to improve his first boat.
Sadly not an old wooden boat but a Grampian 23.

Darren from Costa Rica has an urgent question about repairs to his trimaran La Hookah


A poor little Fairey Marine Duckling with No Name.

She is about to be restored by Gill in Winchester.

Peter and Annie in Australia are restoring Wobbygong.

They have some questions regarding plank repair.

Re-decking a 1974 Trojan Sea Raider hardtop express with twin inboards.

Frankee’s Mourne Lass

Frankee is restoring an MFV in Devon in the UK.

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