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1959 Andress 26' utility boat

Hi all, just found this forum so I thought I'd post. I am presently restoring a 1959 Andress boat made in Rockport On Canada. My first big boat project!

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Interior of the 2005 Ted Brewer Catboat


Rob Roy

1966 CC Constellation. Two 350 GM engines. Double planked carvel. 1200 hours. 100 gal fuel cap. Project boat.

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Boat Navigation by Dead Reckoning.

Dead reckoning, how to navigate a boat using traditional chart plotting techniques, as well as marine gps, become a safer more competent navigator

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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

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Mary T

I'm buiding a Welsford Houdini. I had longed to build a wooden boat for many years but kids and work intervened. Finally, at age 67 I decided that

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Man on the River building the Ness Yawl

Man on the River building the Ness Yawl in preparation for a 5200 km journey across the rivers of Europe, by rowing & sailing, to talk about water protection, sustainable tourism, local economies.


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Searching for a Free Fixer-Upper

My friend and I are looking for a powerboat to fix up. We're hoping to find one between 20 and 35 feet.. it really doesn't matter how big it is, as

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Iron Keel Rust Removal

Keel rust, how to remove rust from an iron keel and treat it prior to repainting your wooden boat restoration project.

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Wooden Boat Events this weekend.

6th to 7th March

The 2010 New Zeland Antique and Classic Boat Show


6th to 7th March

Wooden Boat Festival of Geelong , Aus.


6th to 7th March

RYA Volvo Dinghy Show. Alexandra Palace, London.


Port Townsend Wood Boat Festival Washington.

34th Annual Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival is scheduled for the 10th to 12th September 2010


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