Woodboat Questions & Answers

Seaing al Wooden Skiff 
How do you seal bottom of wooden skiff?

Missing hardware on my Picaroon 
When I acquired my Picaroon it came with many boxes of hardware, so much that I am not sure where it is all going to go. However as I start to attach …

finding cedar strip or plywood plan sailboat plans 
I am looking for plans for a sailboat around 14-16 feet along the lines of the Glen-L 14,15 or Highlander 16 but with cedar strip construction or plywood …

Toreto worms, salt water and a lap strake hull 
How long can I leave my 59 cc Seaskiff in the water in a canal in St James City FL before I need to worry about an infestation of toredo worms? The …

Sheathing a plywood hull 
I am about to start building a 16 foot plywood sailboat. Most people suggest sheathing the hull in fiberglass but many also say that it will delaminate …

First Time Boat Builder 
Hello. I love the look of wooden boats and am looking into building a small wooden boat (7-8 feet) that I and one other person can just take out and use …

1957 Youngquist Power Boat 
I have been given a 1957 Younquist 28 FT power boat. I don't know anything about it. If anyone has any info on the boat or knows of anything I …

Center board size 
I am building a wooden, flat bottom Motor-sailor 29'8" in length with an 8' beam. How would I determine the size of the center board I will need? …

Water leaking in rub rail bolts 44" wooden boat 
I have a 44" glass reinforced ply x fishing charter boat which is leaking water. It seems to be from the bolts that hold the rub rails on or where the …

Partially detached under water plank 
My 21'converted double ended Maltese fishing luzzu has a carvel built hull. For'd of the aft bulkhead a plank just below the waterline has partially …

Copper nails and roves, what size to use.??? 
I am building a 18ft launch, using copper nails and roves and lapstrake planking. The boards are 1/2 inch thick. It will have an inboard diesel 18 …

Supporting the cabin top 
The curved beam that supports the cabin top from the underside (inside the boat)split. Epoxy has been put to seal the gap caused by the split. …

57 Wagemaker Refinish 
I own a '57 Wagemaker Cadillac, I just pulled it for the season and would like to re-coat the wood. I have owned the boat for 2 years and do not know …

1960's era Martini 24 
Looking for info on a 60's vintage Martini 24. Plywood and glass, swing keel sloop. Would like to find documentation on them. Thanks …

Center Board Lift Replacement 
I need to replace the lift line on the center board of my Culler buzzards bay sloop. Can I lift the board out of its housing while in the water to replace …

Wood Filler & Stain? 
What is the correct type of wood filler & stain to use? I'm repairing the mahogany plywood deck of an 1958 Peterborough Nomad and there's one area that's …

Rudder Support Replacement.for Millcraft Sharpie Trawler 
This early (60s) Milkraft Trawler requires a rudder support rebuild. Shipwrights are sparse locally. So I'm looking for advice on actually replacing …

Patch Hole in Bottom 
I am building my first boat-an optimist pram, plywood on frame. I missed a frame and drilled a hole about 1/4 inch in diameter through the bottom. …

Old Marine Wood Glue 
As a kid in New England I used to hang around boat yards. In the 1940-50's all the boat yards seemed to use the same glue for their wooden boats. …

Need Help Planning a Lugsail to replace a Bermudan 
Hi, I am considering building an 18 foot stitch-n-glue weekend cruiser sailboat whose designs include a bermudan sail and mast, etc. However, I would …

My bottom is softer than I anticipated!! 
I've got a 1966 Century Resorter, 19'. Purchased as a "project" and has it ever been one. We were almost done (we thought), after countless hours …

Teal Caulking  
Looking for best caulking material to use on wood carvel type planking. I have cotton going in cracks, need caulk for crack filler. …

Plans for 12ft clinker dinghy, similar to 8ft 'Squardon'. 
Does someone know where I can get some plans for a 12ft clinker dinghy? Similar to the lines of the 8ft "Squadron"

Is Poplar Strong Enough? 
I am building an optimist dinghy with my grandson. I have materials for the boom, but I am wondering about the mast and sprit. I can get a 2 inch …

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Beer (revolver) Lug Rig 
I'm looking for any information I can get on some points that are basic to an ongoing ancient vessel design project, and hope that maybe someone reading …

Miscellaneous Wooden Boat Questions  
Guys, Can anyone any information where I could purchase a 6 volt bilge pump. Ed Brauner cochon1033@aol.com

1957 16ft Carver 
1957 16ft Carver What is the best way to remove and support a 16ft 1957 Carver boat off her trailer and on to dry land. Thanks Brad …

Triple Cockpit Chris-Craft with Black Stripes 
The problem; the sides of the Chris-Craft were the edges of the board met each other has black stripes showing between the side boards. This looks like …

How do I find the vlaue of a 1967 14ft motor cruiser?  
I have a 1967 14 ft outboard motor cruiser that was my parents - the original owners. I intend to sell. It has always been stored inside and …

petterson boat? 
I have, I think, a 6,5m Petterson boat? It has everyother rib metal and is made of I think mahogany. I have looked at many pictures of Petterson …

Worm Shoe??? 
I need to replace the worm shoe on mu cruiser, but what is the purpose of a wormshoe in the first place? If it is to protect the keel from burrowing …

Wood Treatment Method 
It has been recommended to use glycol ethylene for wood rot treatment. Is it o.k to use this on timber which has been glued with Balcotan or epoxy? …

Sealing the Hull of a Mahogany Runabout. 
What is the best way to seal the hull of a mahogany runabout epoxy or varnish?

New Timber Windows 
We are replacing the entire superstructure on our boat and will need new timber windows. We do not have the money to buy new. We are competent …

Timber Replacement for Steel Stringer. 
Our boat has had a steel angle iron fitted as a chine stringer. This was fixed using steel bolts which rust etc. We are to change this for timber …

Building with strip planking? 
What type of results could I expect by building a 15 foot planning hull boat using pressure treated long leaf yellow pine for bead and cove strip planking …

Replace little "deck" Piece in the bow of a 13 foot dinghy 
The little deck is made in 2 parts. One side has a lot of rot. It is solid Oak ( maybe ash), curved, wedge shape. 2 feet long 5 inches wide and …

What is the correct method for repairing a cracked Rib 
Hi All, What is the correct method for repairing a cracked rib. It needs to stand up to a survey. What we have done so far is to remove the …

Two 1949 Century Sea Maids. 
Need to sell 1949 century sea maids. Is it worth it to restore one before selling? My father has owned two 1949 century sea maids that have been in …

Wooden Boat Frame 
I would like to know what the best wood is for building the frame of a boat; dimensions approx. 75' x 21'. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks …

Canvas Top 
I own a 1930 Elco Cruisette. The previous owner replaced the canvass top with a plastic type material. I want to go back to the original painted …

How do I value and sell my father's 1950 Chris Craft Replica? 
My father built an 18 foot runabout from blueprints and design of Widd Hauber back in 1950. It is close in design to a Chris Craft runabout from what …

Belt Sander 
I understand that I have to sand with the grain. I've been told that It is better do it by hand. Could I start with a belt sander, and finish by …

Shroud cable tension? 
I have had a number of fiberglass sailboats and over the years had become very adapt to setting the proper tension for all the support cables (forestay, …

Salt water to Fresh  
Boat transfer from Salt water to fresh water, Is it a problem?

Refastening 
Hi, I'm refastening a wooden thirty foot sailboat. The boat has three quarter pine planks on inch and a half square oak frames fastened with nail sick, …

Hole in Fireball Hull 
I have a hole in a Fireball Hull forward near bow. I can't access from above. Hole is due to rotted wood. How can I make a sea worthy repair? …

Re-varnishing wooden flooring in yacht 
My flooring is beginning to look a bit sad. I would welcome any suggestions as to the best way to attack this and the best product (for durability etc)to …

1965 31' Wooden Trojan 
My husband and I have aquired his grandfather's 1965 31' wooden Trojan cruiser. She is currently named the "Ellen B." Hubby's grandfather had the …

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1940 Rhodes 27 Project... 
I want to change a few mahogany planks on my 1940 Rhodes 27 project... Can I use cedar?

Looking for advice on wooden boats 
Ahoy Mates! I've been shopping for a used sailboat in the 30 to 40 foot range for a couple of months now. I have looked at a couple of old woodies …

1956 Helton Runabout. 
How do I evaluate the "true" condition of my recently purchased runabout? I just purchased a 1956 Helton Runabout. It seems to be in fairly good …

Below Waterline Finish 
What is the best finish for below the waterline on a carvel planked hull? I am considering red lead direct to wood and then car underseal on top. …

Synthetic standing rigging for gaff rig 
I'm looking for directions, book or site, on standing rigging for a gaffer with synthetic rope (Dynema, Spectra). It's a 21 foot boat, 20 foot wooden …

Cabin strengthening to step mast 
Hi,I have posted a number of questions relating to problems I am facing doing a wooden cabin top conversion. As I do not want to bore everyone, is …

How to make traditional looking port holes/windows 
I am now completing a wooden cabin top conversion and now need to consider installing port holes. Traditional port holes are not available or affordable. …

Winter Lift Out 
Is there a generally accepted minimum amount of time that a 1960's classic wooden yacht should be lifted out of the water to dry out? She's berthed …

Home Made Teak Rub Rail 
I have an Alerion Express 20, a 20 ft sloop with lines similar to a J22. I want to fabricate a rubrail preferably out of teak to compliment the teak …

Merron dinghy restoration ( like Duckling) 
I have just started restoration of an 11' 0" Merron dinghy with original enamelled 'Thames Conservancy' registration plate dated nov. 1947. It's the …

Small boat cabin wiring 
I am building a wooden cabin onto an existing 19' day sailer. I now need to consider internal wiring for lights, equipment etc. I've seen a few small …

Best caulking product for sealing wood boats 
Good evening What is the best product on the market for caulking seams on a wooden boat. Maureen Comments Caulking Products …

Gunwales:  
Gunwales: one-piece or scarfed; painted or varnished? I have an 18 foot Dan Kidney rowboat with a 5 foot beam and a wine-glass stern, with two sets …

Plywood for Cavalier Hull 
I have a 1956 Chris-Craft 16 foot inboard utility in need of restoration. It is the boat I learned to ski behind back in the 60's. The hull and …

Wood Boat Winterizing 
Does anyone know where I could find some informative material on how to winterize my 1962 30 foot Owens Empress Cruiser? It has twin 283 engines and …

Your Thoughts on a Junk Rigged St Pierre Dory 
Am strongly leaning toward building a +/- 30' St Pierre dory, junk rigged yawl for live aboard...coastal and some blue water cruising. To be built in …

Clinker built NorwegianTroll 
We are considering buying a 1961 troll. She needs a lot of TLC to bring her back to original condition, but she is basically sound. We have been …

First time wooden boat owner needs some advice 
Just bought 58 Chris Craft 17' Sportsman. Bottom has not been re-done, but is very solid mahogany (I think) planks. It was in the water about 4 …

Salvaged/Secondhand Boat Interiors Wanted 
Hi Having just brought an old 34' William Osborne (Osprey I think), I am now looking to refurbish it (Myself) so am looking for boat scrap yards that …

Using 4mm, 3 ply Meranti 1088 w/ FG epoxy encapsulation 
I have read a number of articles in which it was stated that a stitch and glue boat could be constructed using standard 1/4” exterior grade plywood as …

Identification and Restoration of a Wooden Boat (by a complete beginner) 
Hi Guys, Cutting a long story short I have had the good fortune to come upon a boat, a 14' clinker built sailing dinghy, most likely one of the Thames …

Blackened floor of cedar strip boat 
I would like to restore this 58 Peterborough... When the plywood floor was removed exposing the original floor there appears to be a burned or blackened …

Is this boat to far gone? 
I may have the opportunity of taking on a restoration of a wooden boat. I’m a bench joiner so I’m pretty handy with wood and not shy of a bit of hard …

Filling in deck grooves,,, what do I use? 
Restoring a 1953 thompson 15 foot runabout. The deck grooves need to be recaulked. I have cleaned out the old caulk. What are the recomended …

Bottom haul out problems on 1960 55' Stephens wood boat 
1960 55' Stephens has been in the water 3 years. This is northwest Washington salt water considered toxic. I am concerned with the cleaning process. …

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Not sure what I have...please help... 
I restored this canoe,kayak Sail with pontoons and rudder... Not sure who or when this was made... I recanvassed her...but havent tried to figure …

What 2 part epoxy paint to use? 
Hi I have a 17ft marine ply boat and I need help. What 2 part epoxy paint to use?

Woods to use on 16' La Chatte Catamaran 
I am building a 16' catamaran and need advice on materials to use. The plans call for plywood construction. I will be using okume plywood. …

1949 Wooden Sharpie Sailboat  
I purchased a 1949 wooden Sharpie sailboat 2 years ago that had been restored. The previous owner invested about $80,000 ten years ago. I spent …

Runabout Flats Boat 
Runabout flats boat built w/drill and glued dowels. Im thinking of building a 19ft flats boat with planking useing dowels and glue. I have quite …

Re-planking 1966 37ft Egg 
Hi: For the first time in 10 years I'm not spending 2 days soaking my EGG for the 2011 summer season in Lake Michigan. I noticed that when my boat …

1952 Lind Motor Yatch 
My boat has wood chinking between wood hull boards. How & with what do I replace old chinking. The chinking is 1/4 Inch wide 3/4 inch deep wedges. …

Scorpion 
Were do I find my 19ft half cabin cruiser's serial code. Can anyone help please as this is my first boat project. If you can please email me on gemz1105@hotmail.co. …

Cabin top beams and Deck beams 
I am building a 29' stitch and glue cruising sailboat and I plan on having traditional looking deck beams and cabin top beams laminated from mahogany and …

Repairing a Pine Deck 
I am currently restoring a 30 foot 1939-built wooden gaff cutter. It doesn't need a great deal of work, it is generally in good condition and is …

Stripping Paint from an Optimist? 
Hello Everyone, I am starting to restore an older wooden Optimist (sailing pram). It has been sitting unused for years, and the paint that's on it …

Cedar Boat Model - 1:20 Scale 
Hi All, I am building a 1:20 scale, model boat, out of 18mm cedar boards (cross section), epoxy resin used to join the planks. This is to be placed …

Where can I put it ? 
I am building a small Click here to view my "DIY 8ft Boat" blog. I don't want anything more than how to get it out there for all to see. Comments …

Epoxy over Strip Plank 
Hi to sailors all, Am considering a 40' Yawl, about 30 years old ,totally stripped out. The Hull seems solid and sound, previous owner oiled the …

Paint for a 26 foot Wooden, Clinker, Ketch  
What is the correct paint for my 26 foot wooden, clinker, ketch, circa 1963 asked Richard from the UK? Richard asked the question on the DIY Wood …

Displacement hull centre of gravity 
I have a 28ft custom bay cruiser approx 60 years old that I am re building it has a 3 cyl cabota engine that weighs approx 350 + kgs. I would like to …

Canvas Deck Pain 
The canvas on the deck is stained and dirty from too many years stored in a barn. What kind of paint does one use over the canvas? …

Out of Water 
Hey this is Matt. I have a 1963 43' wood vessel with twin Detroits and it needs a bottom job badly and nobody wants to mess with it because its wood. …

Non-Toxic Glue? 
Looking for a Glue that would not harm the boat builder who has a lung or breathing problem. The Dr says no boat building because of the vapors from …

Kidney Duck Skiff Restoration 
I have a circa 1920 Dan Kidney cedar strip duck skiff that I want to restore. The hull looks to be in great shape. Do I just power wash, sand …

Decking 
Looking to deck and rail this 14' skiff........ Any suggestions on wood species... Interior is to be white, bottom to splash rail white and dark …

Small vintage wooden dinghy made in 2 parts. 
I was given a small vintage wooden dinghy made in 2 parts and needing restorations. This dinghy, like I said, is made in 2 parts, and has a joint …

Copper bottom paint 
Hi how do you thin copper bottom paint that has dried up partially?

How to Epoxy a16 ft cedar lapstrake sailboat bottom ? 
What are the steps for applying epoxy to a 16 ft cedar sailboat bottom? Thank you Larry

Anti Freeze wood rot treatment discolouration? 
I am writing in reference to my wife Ann Marie's boat Helios, featured on this site. After reading the section on wood rot and its treatment, the …

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Plugs for thru hull fittings no longer needed 
What is the best way to plug a hole left by a thru hull fitting that is no longer necessary? I'm retrofitting a 20" clinker built, cedar on oak frame …

Blane 
I have a 22foot cabin cruiser riverboat and I need to now how to rig something up to turn my boat over to restore the bottom. If you have any ideas …

A "Connie" for Kids in Need 
We have a pretty special 1962 36-Foot Chris-Craft Constellation that we now want to prepare the bottom for painting. If you go to our site, prayermama.org, …

Replacing Ribs dispite Cement Bilge's.... 
Hello All! I have a predicament, I'm repairing some broken ribs in my recently purchased 1940's Pitch pine on oak gaff cutter, long keel yacht. …

What is best to do with a worn teak deck? 
I have a boat with a teak deck on which so much material has worn away that the grooves are no longer deep enough to hold the caulking. I understand …

Chippewa Boats 
Has anyone ever heard of wooden Chippewa brand boats?

Replacing Bilge Stringers 
I have a 1940 Trumpy that has a few rotten bilge stringers. What is the best way to replace them? Are these also called intercoatals? …

Exterior house paint for hull? 
After reading the http://www.diy-wood-boat.com/Paint.html#Which_to_use_ I'm still not sure if high quality non-marine exterior paint for the waterline …

Dual solar and 12 volt vents who sells them ? 
Years ago I had a solar vent that also had a 12 volt switch. I do not see this type offered in the standard catalogs anymore. About to lay up for …

TIMBER QUALITY OR GRADING 
What sort of timber quality or grading is required for keel timbers say 300 x 200 x 8.5 m long

Homemade removable hull registration plate 
I want to make a removable wood plate to hold my registration letters and numbers. I have a piece of mahogany cut and stained ready to go. Do I …

Shaft Anode onWwooden Boat  
Is it mandatory to fit shaft anode on wooden boat with copper cladding?

1960 Trojan Cabin Cruiser in need of a new Bottom. 
I have a 1960 Trojan Cabin Cruiser due to rot I have to replace the bottom! I was thinking about doing the whole thing with the marine plywood as I …

Fastening teak hand/toe rails to deck. 
What is the best way to fasten teak hand/toe rails to the fore-deck? I have 6mm 316grade s/s lag screws that I planned to screw and epoxy into the bases …

Rust Stains on Hull Planks 
Do rust stains mean the fasteners are failing? The boat is ironed fastened and has stains bleeding out on some of the fasteners. The boat is old …

I need to replace my rub rails on a 40ft timber cruiser 
Hi, I have a old timber cruiser built in about 1876. She is in quite good condition but the rub rails are destroyed in some areas. I have seen …

Preventing rot in a wet bilge 
I recently purchased a Picaroon II sailboat (featured elsewhere on this site) , the hull of which is built of eastern white cedar strips, sheathed …

1959 Hiliner Fleetstar.......here we go.......(??????) 
Ok brothers here we go..... I bought a 1959 Hiliner....it will be in my garage tomorrow. Where do I start? All original....the deck on the bow …

Daddy's Dream Moma's Nightmare 
1966 Trojan hard top. Wanted to ask if anyone has tried Rino lining on the Hull? If so what are the problems this can or will create. …

What Glue to Use??? 
I have been a life-long user of Resorcinol glue. Now that I have run out of it, I find it is impossible to find now, it is removed off the market. …

Info on the Popular Mechanics PM 38 13ft runabout 
Hello all, Does anyone know about the PM 38? Its plans were posted in a 1962 Popular Mechanics. Back then they bragged about it costing $38 …

Wooden Keel 
When you build a large timber boat, say 75 feet boat with timber keel how do you join the timber to make the keel in simple terms ? …

Cauking a thoroughly dried-out hull. 
Good day boaters, I have recently taken on a 13ton Hillyard ketch which has been left ashore in Spain for 7 years and so is completely dried out. …

21 foot Shetland model called Daisy 
The boat was built in 1965, heavy boards up to waterline to enable it to go on skerries and kill seals. I need to replace a board would like some advice …

Making plywood water resistant 
Hi, I am in Peshawar, Pakistan- I am building a boat out of plywood- we do not have marine grade plywood, can it be made water resistant by coating …

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How to bend/shape Plywood? 
Hi, I'm a first timer and want to build a 10 to 12 ft dingy using the stitch and glue method. I've done a lot of reading on the website but can't find …

Flat bottomed boat query 
Sad I know but I'm helping my daughter do some homework and the question is " a small boat with a flat bottom?" Beginning with SA.... ( 6 letters) …

Mast position for a junk rig converting from Bermudan 
I've seen a wooden yacht in fair condition bermudan rigged but I wish to change to a Junk rig. What is the optimum position or is it dependent on …

What is the best wood to use for ribs 
What is the best wood to use for ribs?

Amesbury Skiff 
I just purchased a 1940's Amesbury Skiff made at the Lowell's Boat Shop in MA. It needs refinishing and this is only my second woodboat project. …

After she's stripped down completely 
I haven't removed all of the old paint yet, but I think I've figured out what to do. I used a grinder on the flat surfaces, and will be following …

Stripping My Wood Boat 
1955 North American made in Warsaw IN. What is the best product to strip my paint and varnish covered boat? How do I find the year and make …

Restoring and Refinishing Old Oak Hatch Doors 
I have two doors that go to the booby hatch of our 1925 70ft tugboat. The doors haven't been refinished in a very long time (we just purchased the …

An Old Colonial Boat 
I just got this boat but don't know anything about it. It needs to be repaired because of wood damage. What is the best way to repair this? …

Power sanders? 
What kind of handheld sander will help in stripping old finish off? I've tried chemical stripper, scrapers, and an oscillating sander. If I want …

Re-sealing bottom seams 
I have an old century boat, has not been in water for 20 years, the bottom wood seems good, have poked around. Ran the hose inside, it leaks terribly. …

Hardwood or softwood bungs? 
What is the best timber for making wooden bungs? Hardwood or softwood? What timber is most effective and watertight? This is for near the keel …

Lene 
Lene is a Nordic Folkboat. Before preparing her for antifoulfing we notice tiny riverlets of stained water ouzing from the line between the last clinker …

Glassing an Antique Woodie Hull 
I have a 36 footer with pickled engines that I am pulling. I plan to pull all the below water hardware, fill the holes and glass her over adding outboards …

A new boat builder 
I'm building a strip built canoe and I'm to the point of filling staple holes and the small imperfections. Please explain the options for making and …

3-ply versus 5-ply 
Hi folks. floatyourboat.info I need to pick your brains. My new 60s style 21-foot Sea Hawk cabin Cruiser is coming on well but I have a bit …

Battery Isolation Switch 
Can you help me, I need to rewire the battery and I would like to fit an isolation switch. Is there a basic wiring diagram available for this? …

Interior finish over stain 
I'm curious about opinions on an interior finish over a stain. Varnish or Oil? Which would you elect from a maintenance/upkeep stand point? …

Cape Cutter 19, frame distance 
Ok I’m new to boat building and I am far from having wood working experience. That said I am making my first boat the design I’m working from is the …

Nate Tufts 
What is the best choice of wood for a 1" X 1" curved dory gunwhale or rub rail?

Replacing screws after painting/varnishing wooden pram 
What putty or filler product/products are best when replacing screws after painting/varnishing my plywood 9'pram? Some screws are stainless, some silicone …

New Herreshoff 
Ready to finish my new boat made with Okume ply and was wondering what you recommend for an inside oil finish. Know linseed and terps is old standby …

Some basic advice for an ambitious project 
Hello, I need some information which is not too common. I want to build a 25ft clinker boat, old fashioned. So I will be doing bends from steam, …

Wooden boat maintenance 
I am interested in buying a boat down the road from me. It is a 69 Chriss Craft, 33 ft long. Overall, the boat is in good condition and the price …

Pain Staking 
I'm looking at a traditional wooden boat,and they tell me that it's "build in the traditional time honored, painstaking method of the talented ship-builders …

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Building a Transom Mount for a 90-115 hp motor 
I am in the process of building a Ken Hankingson 20'Vee Gull. I have completed the hull construction but am looking to make some modification. …

Grants or Funding for an Historic Restoration 
Hi I am writing because someone gave me what turned out to be the “Winslow Tusitala” It's listed in the Mystic Seaport Museum Libraries Winslow collection, …

Caulking deck seams 
I am restoring a Chris Craft runabout and the caulking on the deck seams needs to be replaced. Any suggestions/techniques will be appreciated. …

How can I deal temporarily with varnish coming off plywood? 
Hello I have just bought a fireball dinghy with varnished plywood decks. Some of the varnish (a couple of patches each about 4 inches square) is …

Leaking Plywood Boat 
I would apprerciate any advice. I have a small plywood boat about 40-50 years old. Each time I put it in the water it leaks badly. Does …

Can I Get My 60 Wooden Boat Rebuilt in Cuba, Haiti or Honduras? 
Any good boat yards in the Bahamas that have cheap labor. Or how can I legally get into Cuba to get work done? Thanks. Chuck

Floor Softness 
I have a 77 Reinell cabin cruiser. The floor in a small area has gone soft in front of the sink. This boat is used anytime of the year and is in …

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