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Jul 11, 2020
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Teak boat bits surplus to requirements following sale of my boat: 1. Teak louvered door 38cm x 25cm. Chandler price £90.00. My price £45.00. 2. Teak
Jul 08, 2020
Paignton boat builder had to remove patio door to launch vessel
A man who built a 16-foot sailing dinghy in his house was forced to remove his patio door to get it out.
Jul 08, 2020
Classic Boats of Crystal Lake traditional Fourth of July boat parade motors on
There was at least one pandemic-safe parade in Benzie County.
Jul 03, 2020
Advice on refinishing the little plywood Sailboat my father build in the 60's
I am the new keeper of a 12 by 6 foot plywood boat that my father built in the 1960's. It has been stored indoors and dry (mostly in TX and NM) for the
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Jul 02, 2020
1953 14ft Wooden Runabout Restoration
Hello, I’m new to the forum and super-new to wooden boats. I’m attempting a restoration of a 14ft runabout, hopefully not biting off more than I can
Jul 02, 2020
Dunkirk Little Ship restoration: The amazing story of a boat that survived both World Wars
Nigel Walters never set out to buy a classic motor yacht, let alone onewith a history as long and distinguished as Dorian's.Jun 29, 2020
Local scout completes restoration of 1950s lifeguard boat
Fourteen-year-old Boy Scout Ethan Huntington, a member of Encinitas-based Troop 777, recently completed a restoration of a 1950s lifeguard boat for his Eagle Scout Service Project.
Jun 29, 2020
11th Annual Classic Wooden Sailboat Rendezvous & Race still sailing in September
The popular Classic Wooden Sailboat Rendezvous & Race is still planning to continue its tradition of showcasing the history and elegance of classically designed wooden sailboats during the weekend of September 19-20, 2020..
Jun 24, 2020
Orchard Hill, Ga. Seeking Project Tender or Materials
6-24-20 @10:10 am Yeah I live on a lake and I just came back from South Florida and I live down there for three years working in boat yards and on sail
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Jun 19, 2020
Sheriff's office to lead Fourth of July classic boat parade
There will be at least one pandemic-safe parade in Benzie County.
At 9 a.m. on the Fourth of July, Classic Boats of Crystal Lake will host a parade for any and all power boats on Crystal Lake, to be led by the Benzie County Sheriff’s Office boat.
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