In this video, Fernando shows us how he effectively sands down a trailer using an angle grinder and grinding disc. For the spots that are not reachable with an angle grinder, Fernando…
Antifoul; what is it? Why do we need it and how do we go about applying it? Anti-fouling paints have come a long way and are more widely available than…
Ever wondered how to get your boat looking as shiny and swish, as it did brand new? Turns out this reader knows how! Meet Brian;, currently residing in Greenport, Long Island. Brian bought…
In February, we published an article on the amazing backyard build of a Glen-L Cracker Box by a highly talented Irish boat builder named Fergal. His skills didn’t end there either! This…
Whilst recently browsing the interwebz for all things marine related the folks of Boat Renovation People have come across a lot of bizarre and small boats. At first, i laughed at…
Living on a sailing boat (in a project boat state); I was in a constant battle with ongoing maintenance. Annoyingly, you generally only learn about the maintenance involved in a…
Guess what the postman brought today? Nothing, unfortunately, I missed him. It seems like the majority of my post doesn’t make it to me these days. I think they wait…
So you’ve planned to lay some fibreglass or paint your boat and you can’t find any decent sized party cups or measuring beacons to mix it in. Don’t worry BRP…
In January this year, I wrote an article about my search for female boat builders. At the time, I was amazed that I could not find a massive amount of…
Boat insurance, why do we need it? It would be easy to presume that most boat owners have an insurance policy however, this really isn’t the case. As you may…
Marine plywood is a great sheet material that can be easily cut using both hand saws and basic power tools. Marine plywood is often used to build boat interiors and…
This video demonstrates how closed cell camping mats can be used to affordably insulate a V-berth or similar area. This type of matting is widely available and can provide a good…
Leisure batteries are used to power boats, caravans, motor-homes and many other self-dependent setups. Affordability and availability are what puts leisure batteries at the heart of most off-grid electric setups…
Meet John; based in Melbourne, Australia, John bought a 1968 Binks Flying Dutchman for $50 with a full set of sails and trailer included. The only problem was that this boat needed…
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Read the first part of Pete’s story here >> The first picture is of my boat underwater when I returned, with my roof garden and a few remaining plants, bike-wheel…
Meet Fergal; born in Ireland he is the swiss army knife of boat builders. Over the years Fergal has built, restored and re-imagined many boats. One in particular, appealed to…
What Is A Residential Mooring? A residential boat mooring is an official space provided by a landowner or marina with the approval of the local authority for continuous occupation. In…
The pictures are from when I originally bought the boat, it was my first boat. 18 months later, I was just celebrating all the major expenditure of refurbishing it internally…
This video provides a great example of a bottom side boat inspection. It is undertaken by using a scraper to remove the top layers of the substrate, once the underneath layers…
What iNSPIRED this article? Nothing makes me cringe more than marine companies who use photos of half naked women for boat advertisements. I mean come on, I lived on a…
Marine sealants are specially formulated to withstand the often harsh conditions of the marine environment where typical DIY home caulk may not suffice. Typically they provide a reliable seal that…
A cell phone bilge alarm is a great safety feature to have on board, but how can you create one affordably? In this tutorial, you will learn how to make a DIY…
Meet Kyaw Htet Aung; a Burmese boat builder and repairer. Kyaw is the vice-captain at Yangon Universities Boat Club. He races kayaks and carries out repairs for his team. His current…
Can this boat be saved? We came across an end of the line post about this old relic – do you think it could be saved or is it time to…
In this tutorial you will learn how to build a wooden crane using some basic wordworking tools. Extra care should be taken when lifting an engine. DIY constructions can be…
Bow Plate Repair – Hurley 22 – Long Keel Yacht The Bow plate area from hell repair! The condition of this Hurley 22 bow plate was more or less that of the entire…
The £70 – Floating Budget Home From Home It comes as no surprise that in our current climate thousands of people are turning to alternative ways of living; creating homes from boats,…
Boat Renovation Whether you are bringing a wreck from the bottom of the ocean or restoring an old relic that has had a few years of neglect boat renovation people…
The Bilge Bug is an electronic bilge switch; designed to replace traditional float switches in the marine environment. Anyone who’s ever owned a boat knows about the constant battle of…
Boat Building Schools – A UK List In the United Kingdom, we are quite limited for places to study boat building. However, there are some boat building schools available. If…
The Story – A Buckingham 20 Renovation Many boat renovators and sailors alike have at one point considered or perhaps attempted, to restore a boat. Finding a boat is often…
Water Storage- A cheap an easy solution It was almost a year and a half before I sorted a water storage solution for our boat and liveaboard needs. God knows why, but…
What Is Rust? In this tutorial, we will provide you with a basic knowledge of rust proofing, making a DIY rust remover and the beginning of a future hatred of Tommy…
Fibreglass repairs are easier than you think. With the right knowledge and planning repairs can be completed cheaply, fast and most importantly safely . This tutorial includes a demonstration of a…
Boat Safety – Worried About Sleeping In A Floating Time Bomb ? The first few weeks of living aboard a boat are always strange. It is in this time that…
Don’t Listen To Strangers – Jib Sail Blues Right, so before we start our story about life lessons and jib sail blues, we need you to put yourself into the…
LIVEABOARD -Jaguar 27 Taking The Plunge – Becoming A Live Aboard When we got the Jaguar 27 it was in a “project boat” like state although someone had been living…