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Bending D-fir gunwhales
I am attempting to bend 1x2 x14' D-fir for the gunwales on a wooden boat I am building.
The bend is ~3' over a 7' length.
I tried the dry wood …
30' USCG
30 SAR
Gold paint for cove line
Can anyone recommend a gold paint that will maintain its bright colour.
I have tried a few but they are affected by the salt water and turn a dark colour. …
Should I buy wooden boat.
Looking for advice preferably from experienced owners.
I’m 65 years old am an excellent carpenter with a lot of experience refinishing wood.
I’m …
Fibre glassing a wooden boat
I am in the process of buying a 1957 wooden boat which does require some planking renewal above the waterline and less work below the waterline.
My …
What do I have?
Bought this boat at an estate auction.
No info except family member said it was a Chris Craft.
It measures 14 feet over all.
Any help would …
Boat Shipping Pricing?
Hey boating enthusiast, I recently purchased my Pontoon boat and find it difficult to ship to my state Ohio in Cheap pricing.
I know there are lots …
restoring Alcyone
Hi my name is Sarah.
My dad (Robert Spinks) loved boats and sailing on the Norfolk broads and at sea, he spent many months blood sweat and tears restoring …
Dunphy Wood Boat restore
I am acquiring a 50 ish Dunphy wood boat 12’.
It’s been in my family for 60+ years.
I want to restore it, its been in storage for 40 years, it …
Registration Sticker Removal
I have to replace the registration stickers on a boat I purchased from a different state.
Any ideas how to remove the old stickers with out damaging …
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