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woodboat underside paint

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:28:24 GMT

I have a 1952 Lyman 14' runabout. Been sitting in the barn the last 25 years. I want to redo the bottom paint but am confused buy all this modern

Refastening

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 20:05:51 GMT

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,

Building the 'Ashley Grey', an Arch Davis designed Penobscot 14

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 09:02:45 GMT

In researching which wooden daysailer to build. I came across Arch Davis' website and loved the look and description of his designs. I had settled

LYMAKA

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 07:34:44 GMT

Lymaka is a 1963 Herreshoff H-28, with the bow sprit the total length is 31.5 ft. I bought her February 11 2012 and I am already working on bringing her

"ENDIL" an Oakleaf 28

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:30:02 GMT

Though she needs some work She is largely pretty good. Endil The name is that of a Scandinavian Sea Deity one of the Kings of the Sea. She is an Oakleaf

The MOANA NUI Project

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:28:59 GMT

I am Christophe Mercier, journalist, photographer and researcher, and after investigating many years in the Pacific area for UNESCO, on the revival of

Wooden Boats: Celebrating a Magnificent Obsession from US Harbors

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:02:40 GMT

Wood • Sails • Dreams from John Stanton on Vimeo.

Salty

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:51:35 GMT

Salty is a 1960 Vintage, Wooden, Harkers Island Net Boat, she is 26'LOA and 9'Beam and this is the unfolding story of her restoration.

Re-varnishing wooden flooring in yacht

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:43:21 GMT

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

Hole in Fireball Hull

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:39:30 GMT

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?

1956 Yellow Jackett

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:58:32 GMT

Found this boat in a barn. The hull is sound and will turn to be a good boat. The main problem I had so far was that someone stacked some bags of feed

25ft old clinker fishing boat

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:56:23 GMT

25ft old clinker fishing boat sheafed with grp just bought her

8 of Hearts

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:54:27 GMT

This is a 29' Chris-Craft Cruiser, completely stripped her down, bleached, sanded, stained and started over with the varnishing.

1965 31' Wooden Trojan

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:17:58 GMT

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 boat

1957 Thompson Lapstrake.

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:15:20 GMT

For sale, a 1957 Thompson Lapstrake Mahogany Wooden Boat which needs restoration I have the above boat that was my grandfather's which has been stored

The finding and fixing of "LaDonna"

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:43:54 GMT

I have recently come into possession of a 1957 32' Chris Craft Commander named La Donna. The price was awesome...free, but what is that you say? Free

Pilot Cutter Fastnet Race 2012

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:30:21 GMT

Pilot Cutter Fastnet Race 2012 29 May 2012 Start Falmouth, Cornwall Tuesday May 29th, to finish at the Fastnet Rock off Southern Ireland. For further

titmouse 16 foot rot

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:45:14 GMT

I have a 16 foot titmouse sailboat with some rot in the hull. The hull is stripped planked with about one -half in by seven eights in strips. The rotten

"Little Sanity"

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:42:43 GMT

The name came from what I wanted from this little boat, to get on the lake to do a bit of fishing and relax, thus giving me...a little sanity :) This

Vintage Cabin Cruiser needs a new home

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 06:16:04 GMT

1956 Maine built cabin cruiser. In need of some serious renovation,Lydia G. was a family boat and meticulously upkept. She has been sitting in my Dad's

CRESSET

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 06:22:02 GMT

I am rebuilding the 40 foot 1929 cutter Cresset. She was built by Gorge Askew in false Creek Vancouver B.C Canada. She was owned by RVYC members until

Wanted - Wooden Project Boat

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:05:13 GMT

Looking for a wooden project boat 22-28 feet with an inboard engine. Preferably with diesel engine that may or may not be functional. I'm an accomplished

1956 Helton Runabout.

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 09:19:07 GMT

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 condition.

Highland Lass

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 08:10:34 GMT

Highland Lass is a John Atkin Maid of Endor gaff sloop. 20'3 overall, 18'6 DWL, 7'8 in beam, draft 3'4 and 1100# of outside lead ballast with 400#

Prevent Paint Skinning Over in a Can

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:27:06 GMT

Paint will skin in a can from moisture vapor in the air, so you must isolate the paint from the air. Inert gases, such as nitrogen and argon are great,

DIY boatyard on the Thames at Brentford

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:37:41 GMT

Visit 'Lot's Ait' Boatyard to see London's new boatyard offering DIY and assisted DIY boatbuilding and restoration facilities. View Larger Map Over

Tool Box

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:22:24 GMT

I just want to say that something is missing from every list of tools given by any builder, book, plan supplier etc. I have asked friends and associates

Bluenose ll with its booby hatches

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:00:25 GMT

Can anyone help this reader to find information on the “Booby Hatches” Bluenose ll. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please post or send me to a site that shows

The 1940 Rhodes project

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:25:43 GMT

Hello this is a first for me… I already own a vintage fiberglass sailboat. However, there’s something about wood that attracts me a lot… This 40ft

Wooden Mast Wanted

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:17:50 GMT

Wooden Mast needed for a Phillip Rhodes-33 (1950's) racing sloop with or without hardware-

The beginning of wisdom is a firm grasp of the obvious...

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:59:52 GMT

Over the years, I've boiled it down to just a few lines. They come from production engineering, but they apply widely... Preventing troublesome designs:

1940 Rhodes 27 Project...

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 08:55:38 GMT

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

Looking for advice on wooden boats

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:22:57 GMT

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

Waterproof Membrane for double planked Chris Craft?

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:29:40 GMT

Has anyone seen a blue membrane material used between hulls on old Chris Crafts

Below Waterline Finish

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:09:38 GMT

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.

Using a Hand Saw

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:39:13 GMT

Using a hand saw, how to cut straight and square by hand with a wood saw.

Fairy Duckling Restoration Project

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:19:29 GMT

35 years ago I bought a Fairy Duckling as a restoration project for my very young son and myself. I stripped off the old paint and varnish and put it

Cyderworks 48' Grand Banks

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 19:22:50 GMT

Cyderworks is a Grand Banks Motor Yacht with (2) 135 H.P. John Deere Diesel engines. She was built in Hong Kong in 1973 and finished 1974. Her hull

Synthetic standing rigging for gaff rig

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:30:37 GMT

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

Colonial 45' Parts

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 08:32:33 GMT

Colonial 45' Parts. All have name plates that are in good condition

Looking for a monaco 100 speedboat windscreen

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 08:29:51 GMT

My husband Mick is restoring a Monaco 100 Special Edition speedboat. I think it's a 1950 model. He needs a windscreen for it and I don't know where

Cabin strengthening to step mast

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:52:40 GMT

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 there

How to make traditional looking port holes/windows

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:24:40 GMT

I am now completing a wooden cabin top conversion and now need to consider installing port holes. Traditional port holes are not available or afordable.

A Skerry sailboat and an Apple Pie pram.

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:14:06 GMT

I have built 2 stitch and glue boats. My first boat ever was a Chesapeake Light Craft Skerry. It is still my first love. I sail her in Lake Ontario

Colin Archer for Sale: 120.000 Euro

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:12:16 GMT

This is a unique Colin Archer type wooden yacht launched in 1978. She is bermuda-rigged, 10 x 3,5 x 2 m. A very good sailer, also in light winds, and

Sam Rabl-designed Picaroon

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 21:12:36 GMT

Great little boat with a big boat feel. I helped my father build one in our backyard in Maryland. Her hull was strip planked with 3/4 thick African

Caulking deck seams

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:06:15 GMT

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

Wood Stain for a 1960 Century Resorter 16' runabout?

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:20:42 GMT

Does anyone know what color stain was used on a 1960 Century Resorter 16' runabout? I am doing some preservation work and need to keep as close to original

1960 Chriscraft Constellation

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 23:57:51 GMT

This is a 1960 32 FT Chris Craft Constellation with flight bridge. Two new 6 cylinder engine both have less then 75 hours each. Everything in it is

1920's Wooden Boat

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 15:32:38 GMT

Hope someone can help identify my 16' row boat. All I know about it is from verbal history. It was built in the 1920's and has been stored since the