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Nov 17, 2021
Keel box retrofit
Is it possible to retro fit a keel box to a carvel hull Couta boat? The existing boat does not have one.
Nov 16, 2021
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.
Nov 02, 2021
Side vent window pictures to duplicate or source for 1959 CC 17' sportsman
I just bought a 1959 CC 17' sportsman. There are brackets for side vent windows on the side windshield supports. Can't find or locate what they looked
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Oct 23, 2021
Keel repair for a 1946 former lifeboat
Hi all, I bought, without a survey, Salotean, a former lifeboat built from wood by Harland & Wolff in 1946. She was attached to cruise liners for 10
Oct 04, 2021
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 an
Sep 30, 2021
1957 Century resorter w/ 6 cylinder nordberg straight 6
I am looking to purchase a 1957 Century 18' resorter wooden boat. The boat and motor were restored in 2008. Very nice shape including the bottom.
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Sep 14, 2021
1964 Penn Yan Mariner 15-foot
15' Penn Yan Mariner with trailer and lots of extras. Mahogany plywood over white oak ribs. Boat is in VG condition with low hours and very original.
Sep 09, 2021
rocco pm 38
I have attached a few more pics of my PM38 I started last year, it is plywood, painted with candy apple blue over silver metal flake, the deck is 3/16
Aug 21, 2021
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 question
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