Meet Fergal; born in Ireland he is the swiss army knife of boat builders. Over the years Fergal has built,…
What Is A Residential Mooring? A residential boat mooring is an official space provided by a landowner or marina with…
The pictures are from when I originally bought the boat, it was my first boat. 18 months later, I was…
In this video, you will be provided with a brief explanation oh fibreglass hull blisters and how to address them.…
In this tutorial, Chris explains his method of painting underneath boat cradles. The problem being that there is normally at…
This video provides a great example of a bottom side boat inspection. It is undertaken by using a scraper to remove…
In this video, Glenn Wakefield demonstrates a simple and effective method of sanding using a longboard to fair a boat.…
In this tutorial you will learn the basics of fairing with West System epoxy. This technique can be used to…
What iNSPIRED this article? Nothing makes me cringe more than marine companies who use photos of half naked women for…
The internet is a strange place indeed and even stranger is a Youtube video that I found whilst sitting around…
Marine sealants are specially formulated to withstand the often harsh conditions of the marine environment where typical DIY home caulk…
want to know how to strip a boat? You want to paint your boat and the only real way to…
In this tutorial, you will learn to create an affordable boat drain tube with a Thru-Hull boat plug that could…
A cell phone bilge alarm is a great safety feature to have on board, but how can you create one affordably? In…
Meet Kyaw Htet Aung; a Burmese boat builder and repairer. Kyaw is the vice-captain at Yangon Universities Boat Club. He races…
Can this boat be saved? We came across an end of the line post about this old relic – do you…
In this tutorial you will learn how to build a wooden crane using some basic wordworking tools. Extra care should…
Bow Plate Repair – Hurley 22 – Long Keel Yacht The Bow plate area from hell repair! The condition of this Hurley 22…
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In this tutorial, you will learn about the different types of fibreglass reinforcements used in GRP construction. Notably in this…
The £70 – Floating Budget Home From Home It comes as no surprise that in our current climate thousands of people…
In this tutorial, you will learn to create a gelcoat laminate sheet using a plastic mould, release agent, chop strand and gelcoat.…
In the this Tutorial, you will learn the basics of fabrications and installation of teak decks using a modern process.…
Boat Renovation Whether you are bringing a wreck from the bottom of the ocean or restoring an old relic that…
This tutorial provides an amazingly informative overview of fibreglass and its use in the marine environment. Notably, it even covers…
This tutorial provides an example of resealing a topside hatch using silicone sealant and a caulking gun. This technique can be applied on…
This tutorial provides a full application example of the 1 part non-slip paint – Kiwi Grip. It is notable that…
This tutorial provides a demonstration of how to effectively use epoxy to seamlessly fill Imperfections in wood with resin. Notably. in…
This tutorial provides an example of the process of restoring a teak wood lined hatch using a hammer and chisel…
This tutorial provides a basic example of welding an aluminium boat using rods and a torch. Notably, the majority of…
This tutorial provides a basic example of Butyl Tape Deck Re-Bedding which is arguably better than sealing deck equipment with the…
This tutorial provides a basic example of deck hardware bedding using a 1 part marine silicone sealant by 3M. Notably on this…
This video provides a good working knowledge on how to fibreglass a marine ply deck using non-waxed polyester laminating resin. This…
This tutorial provides a knowledge of mixing polyester resin taking into consideration temperature, quantity and additives. Care should always be…
This tutorial provides a DIY solution to filling holes and gaps in wooden areas by creating a homemade DIY Wood Filler.…
This tutorial provides a knowledge of Fibreglass Chop Strand and its use in structural reinforcement of composite boats. This technique…
In this tutorial, you will learn to create a DIY fairing compound by using phenolic microballoons and epoxy resin. This technique…
This tutorial provides a knowledge of how to create Cabosil (fumed silica) and its use for thickening and strengthening polyester or…
This tutorial teaches you how to how to create a DIY Gelcoat Non-Slip surface using crushed walnuts and polyester gelcoat. This…
Learn how to build a waterproof fibreglass box using chopped strand matting and polyester resin and Gelcoat. This method can…
Learn how to fill a boat hull hole using a cardboard backing plate ,fibreglass chopped strand mat and a DIY…
The Bilge Bug is an electronic bilge switch; designed to replace traditional float switches in the marine environment. Anyone who’s…
Boat Building Schools – A UK List In the United Kingdom, we are quite limited for places to study boat…
The Story – A Buckingham 20 Renovation Many boat renovators and sailors alike have at one point considered or perhaps…
Water Storage- A cheap an easy solution It was almost a year and a half before I sorted a water storage solution…
What Is Rust? In this tutorial, we will provide you with a basic knowledge of rust proofing, making a DIY rust…
Fibreglass repairs are easier than you think. With the right knowledge and planning repairs can be completed cheaply, fast and…
Boat Safety – Worried About Sleeping In A Floating Time Bomb ? The first few weeks of living aboard a…
Don’t Listen To Strangers – Jib Sail Blues Right, so before we start our story about life lessons and jib…