Epoxy primers are used widely in both commercial and leisure boating industries because of their surface-tolerant characteristics and ability to…
The TTB689CSW Mini-plunge saw remains one of the most impressive micro tools that Titan have ever released. Well-built and robust…
Is it acceptable to replace my boat engine’s steel bolts with stainless steel bolts? At first glance, it may seem…
Recently I’ve been procrastinating and taking on any job that doesn’t involve refitting my engines. Why’s that you ask? Well,…
Everyone know’s that’s storage is an essential part of living on a boat. It’s obvious, right? If you live in…
There’s only so long you can put off those dreaded tasks, so today was the day I started one. Having…
Hello there readers! My name is Marissa and I have successfully commandeered Boat Renovation People to write about the trials…
In this tutorial, Stephan runs us through the entire process of making a wooden boat structure. What’s most interesting about…
In this video, Fernando shows us how he effectively sands down a trailer using an angle grinder and grinding disc. For…
In this video, Carl shows us how to weld corrosion resistant 316 marine grade stainless steel using professional water cooled…
Ever wondered how to get your boat looking as shiny and swish, as it did brand new? Turns out this reader…
In this video, we are shown a how to drill a hole through stainless steel using an electric drill. By…
Is your boat winch feeling a little sluggish? Well, it’s probably about time you gave it a bit of loving and…
So you’ve planned to lay some fibreglass or paint your boat and you can’t find any decent sized party cups…
In this tutorial, we are shown an amazing step by step oversite on how to build a beautifully crafted cedar…
In this video, Andy from Boat Works demonstrates how a belt sander can be used effectively to grind fibreglass reducing cleanup…
In this video, Leah demonstrates an effective way of making a straight cut with a handsaw. Leah shows us how…
In this video, Chris highlights the advantages of having an onboard O-ring splicing kit, also known a toric joint or packing. O-rings…
Aluminium is lightweight, affordable and can be drilled, filed and cut easily using the right tools. This makes aluminium ideal for…
In this video, Leah demonstrates how to use a pop rivet gun. This effective method of joining metal can be…
Leisure batteries are used to power boats, caravans, motor-homes and many other self-dependent setups. Affordability and availability are what puts…
fitTING A Boat Window In this tutorial, you will learn how to remove and replace an old boat window using…
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…
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…
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…
In this tutorial you will learn how to build a wooden crane using some basic wordworking tools. Extra care should…
In this tutorial, you will learn about the different types of fibreglass reinforcements used in GRP construction. Notably in this…
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.…
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 knowledge of how to fibreglass a marine ply deck using non-waxed polyester resin. This technique works…
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…