Lithium-ion is a type of rechargeable battery that is commonly found onboard in small devices, like Laptops, handheld radios, phones, torches, and vape pens. It is occasionally used in ameature…
This week the hearty crew at Sailing Pysch gave us a brief breakdown containing some of the common terminology used to describe cleats. Warning the experienced sailors might find this…
In this video, Luis boat DIY enthusiast and mobile barber discusses his inspiring journey in Securing an Ohlson 38 sailboat after Lockdown. A detailed account from the beginning of the…
Andy Miller is a US-based marine how-to Vlogger who has single-handedly changed and influenced the landscape of MarineYouTube vlogging as we know it. To date, he has published close to…
Epoxy primers are used widely in both commercial and leisure boating industries because of their surface-tolerant characteristics and ability to stand up to the harshest marine environments. This makes them…
This weeks Boat Yoga position is the squirmy Rotablast baseplate twist. This spine re-aligning classic is a staple amongst unfortunate Springer narrowboat owners. This position was inspired 40ft of unprotected…
This weeks Boat Yoga position is the formidable Galley Frog Crouch. Spurred on by a leaky fitting on the sink drain, this boat yoga pose is an intermediate level and…
Renovating boats has always had its challenges. Access to the little nooks and crannies can be testing at times. We often find ourselves twisted and squeezed into odd spots: bilges,…
Why you shouldn’t paint your internal GRP hull If you’re new to boat renovation and restoration and intend to spend long periods on your boat you may be wondering what…
The TTB689CSW Mini-plunge saw remains one of the most impressive micro tools that Titan have ever released. Well-built and robust it was almost perfectly matched for boat building and renovation. …
Our Boat Monitoring Back Story In 2017 BRP featured an article on DIY GSM cell phone alarm systems for boat monitoring. At the time of publishing the boat monitoring market…
Silicon Marine offer an affordable range of single and dual engine exhaust alarms that can be used to monitor wet exhaust systems in boats. Manufactured in the UK, they pride…
Dampness in a boat is a constant battle. My first experience of how bad things can become was in Brighton. We were fresh-faced newbies in the boating arena and had…
The Project Boat Competition 2020 Entries- UK and Ireland. The Judges Fergal Butler – An Irish backyard boatbuilder and boating enthusiast. Fergal was one of the first people to…
Is it acceptable to replace my boat engine’s steel bolts with stainless steel bolts? At first glance, it may seem like an obvious answer. Boats are used in water. Water,…
Winner Baronet MK2 Renovation by Mike I found the boat on Facebook marketplace and bought her on a whim. I believe she is a Winner Baronet Mk2; though from her…
1944 45ft Refueller Renovation by Ciaran ‘Blackthorn’ was originally built in 1944 by W.J. Yarwood & Sons Unser contract for the RAF. Known as a 45’ refuellers these beautiful crafts…
Broads Sail Cruiser Renovation By Chris This is my 1930s Whippet Class ( Earnst & Young ) broads cruiser. It was originally used for sailing the Norfolks rivers and broads…
Norman 20 Renovation by Pippa Here was our start into the boating world; a Norman 20 named ” Bruce ” ( yes we know, not in keeping with naming boats…
Coronet 24 Family Renovation Coronet family 24 before and after many hours and hard work. The boat was in a very poor condition when I found her near the Thames…
36ft 1980s Springer Renovation I am currently rebuilding my 36ft 1980s Springer canal boat from the bare bones. She had previously sunk twice to the bottom of the canal. I…
1970s JGM Madeira Renovation A 1970s JGM Madeira, it was used for 15 years as a stripped out fuel barge. When I purchased it there was no engines, no electrics,…
Dignity’ 3m Tri-hull ‘Dignity’ is a 3m tri-hull which we got as part of the sale of our bigger project boat Achilles. She was already in need of TLC when…
BWM Freestyle 5.9 Renovation I’ve been working part-time on this project boat for over a year now. I rebuilt one of the two engines, giving it a complete overhaul. The…
WIN A £250 ASAP supplies Voucher Boat Renovation People are collaborating with ASAP supplies in a quest to find the UK and Irelands number one boat renovator 2020. To enter…
The UK is nearly 5 weeks into lock-down and and the struggle for sanity is real. Many of us will have completed Netflix, parents will have turned to forcing their…
Boat Renovation People are looking to build a community of the finest, boat renovators, restorers and builders this world has to offer. This means we need fresh content from the…
So what is ArmaForm? Well, let’s start with how I discovered it. I remmember the day that I first stepped foot on my Seamaster 950 Flybridge motorboat. I had knowingly…
In January we stumbled upon a wooden boat builder named Tony Osse. At the time we were on a mission to find photos of boat renovators, builders, and the awkward…
This morning, I found myself hectically cycling around Bristol on a Yobike. What’s a Yobike you ask? They are the yellow hire bike, death traps scattered around the central areas…
We all know that when you first move onto a boat, you end up with lots, of unnecessary junk. I’m currently on my second liveaboard boat and this time around…
Recently I’ve been procrastinating and taking on any job that doesn’t involve refitting my engines. Why’s that you ask? Well, engineering is currently my weakest skill set, so it’s only…
Above is a photograph of the current boat renovation people office. It also happens to be my home. The office comes equipt with a TV to distract myself from work.…
I found this Bronze seacock in a locker, now I need to find a good use for it. Luckily it works perfectly. The only downfall is the handle seems…
When a boat is left abandoned it’s often the windows that are the first element to get broken. Kids just love chucking stones at old windows, and hey who’s to…
This abandoned tug boat was recently hired for use as a TV prop. It now sits and awaits either or a new owner or a Bristol based scrap yard. It’s…
Everyone know’s that’s storage is an essential part of living on a boat. It’s obvious, right? If you live in a tiny home you need to make sure everything that…
A friend of mine recently noticed a ton of chillis in the reduced section in our local shop. He, like myself, is a thrifty boat renovator, who knows it’s best to…
There’s only so long you can put off those dreaded tasks, so today was the day I started one. Having just removed a Volvo Penta 280 Outdrive I decided it…
Hello there readers! My name is Marissa and I have successfully commandeered Boat Renovation People to write about the trials and triumphs during our first year living aboard our 1979…
WHAT IS GRUNT BOAT CLEANER? Grunt Boat Cleaner is heavy duty marine cleaner designed to remove those hard to tackle stains that can occur from the waterline; rust and the…
Meet Eli St. Amour a boat renovator from Pennsylvania, USA. Fed up with not having enough space for the tools Eli decided to build himself a cunning workbench and tool storage…
A reader sent in a photo yesterday morning and it got me thinking. What’s the worse position you’ve found yourself wedged into while trying to work on your boat? I…
When it comes to boat renovation we can’t always afford to splash out on products that are labelled as “marine”. The marine paint industry is a lucrative one, but who…
There’s one thing all humans have in common, the clue is in the title of this article, that’s right! We all poo, yes its true, with the exception of Kim…
It’s late April and now the pressure is on; my partner is soon to be moving onto a boat that is far from finished and it’s now my job to…
In this tutorial, Stephan runs us through the entire process of making a wooden boat structure. What’s most interesting about this boat is it’s made using only 1 2×4 timber…
My time is currently split; one-half of the week I’m working hard trying to earn money to renovate my boat and the other is half is spent renovating it! In…
It’s been nearly a year since I moved to Bristol. In my eyes, I’ve been doing a whole lot of writing about boat renovation but not enough practical work. I’ve…
7 months ago I moved to Bristol from the South Coast city of Brighton in hope of finding work and opportunities in the marine sector. In Brighton, my partner and…