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Vire cylinder head wanted for a VireBVR 6hp

I am trying to restore this Vire BVR but need a barrel as the old one is cracked beyond repair. If anyone can help, U can reach me by email on: braeng@ihug.com.au

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Seaing al Wooden Skiff

How do you seal bottom of wooden skiff?

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enola

We are about to begin a complete, a full restoration on a 1928 twin screw twin mast 50 foot motor cruiser built by John Thorneycroft at Hampton Middlesex.

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Cedar boat refinishing

I have a 13 ft cedar run-about that was built in the late 50's - early 60's. Some of the old finish (not sure what it is) on the bow, will not come

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Project Boats by Proud Wooden Boat Lovers.

A show case for Wooden Project Boats that enthusiasts are working on building and restoring.

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Lighthouse Boatyard and Marina in Ponce Inlet, FL

View Larger Map In addition to being the largest Do-It-Yourself boatyard and marina in Daytona, they also feature a broad range of fully insured services

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Repair fiberglass over wood scow warped keel?

Restoration of fiberglass over wood flat bottom boat keel? Wooden boat with fiberglass covering the underside of the boat and keel. Boat is plywood and

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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

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DIY Wood Boat Club

Don and Silvana Stiff is now a member of DIY Wood Boat Club: Don and Silvana Stiff is now a member of DIY Wood Boat Club

Looking for a Barrel Back Chris Craft

Wanting a Chris Craft Barrel Back in need of restoration. I'm looking for a Barrel Back Chris Craft that I can restore myself. Is this something you

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Just to bring the restoration up to date

This is Don the owner of this nifty wooden Picaroon. Well best laid plans about finishing and launching have had some setbacks - too many boats; cars

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Supergaijin is now a member of DIY Wood Boat Club