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Category: How To – Boat Renovation Tutorials And All Things Floating.

Small And Bizarre Boats – Could You Build One?

May 1, 2017 Louis Leave a comment

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…

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Posted in: Blog, Education, Fibreglass Laminating, Photos And Stories, Renovations Filed under: bizarre boats, small boats
Resin mixing

Use An Old Pot Noodle As A Mixing Cup

April 15, 2017 Louis Leave a comment

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…

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Posted in: Blog, Education, Resinwork

Building A Cedar Strip Canoe

April 13, 2017 Louis Leave a comment

In this tutorial, we are shown an amazing step by step oversite on how to build a  beautifully crafted cedar wood strip canoe. It’s notable that this method will require power…

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Posted in: Woodwork, Youtube Channels Filed under: canoe building, woodwork

How To Grind Fiberglass Neatly

April 10, 2017 Louis 2 Comments

In this video, Andy from Boat Works demonstrates how a belt sander can be used effectively to  grind fibreglass reducing cleanup and overall mess. Whilst many people traditionally use angle grinders to…

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Posted in: Fibreglass Laminating, Prepwork, Youtube Channels Filed under: boatworks. boat building, fibreglass grinding, grinding
straight cut with a handsaw

Making A Straight Cut With A Handsaw

March 25, 2017 Louis Leave a comment

In this video, Leah demonstrates an effective way of making a straight cut with a handsaw.  Leah shows us how making a quick jig using straight pieces of wood can…

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Posted in: Woodwork, Youtube Channels

Boat Insurance – Knowing The Basics

March 22, 2017 Louis Leave a comment

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…

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Posted in: Blog, Education, Liveaboard Life Filed under: boat insurance, boat insurance cost, marine insurance
Onboard O-Ring Splicing Kit

Onboard – O-Ring Splicing Kit

March 13, 2017 Louis 1 Comment

In this video, Chris highlights the advantages of having an onboard O-ring splicing kit, also known a toric joint or packing. O-rings are used throughout a boat to create water tight gaskets…

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Posted in: How To - Boat Renovation Tutorials And All Things Floating., Plumbing, Youtube Channels Filed under: liveaboard, O-Ring, O-Ring Splicing Kit
Hole Saw - Cutting A Hole

Expanding Foam – The Alternative Method

March 8, 2017 Louis 2 Comments

In this video, we are shown an alternative method of creating insulation and emergency buoyancy below a deck.  Using a hole saw and drill it is possible to fill areas…

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Posted in: Fibreglass Laminating, Prepwork, Youtube Channels
Marine Plywood

Marine Plywood – Knowing The Basics

March 5, 2017 Louis 29 Comments

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…

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Posted in: Blog, Education, Woodwork Filed under: boat building plywood, marine plywood, marine plywood vs exterior plywood
DIY Insulation

DIY Insulation – Camping Mats

March 1, 2017 Louis Leave a comment

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…

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Posted in: Blog, Insulation, Uncategorized

How To Cut Aluminium Safely

February 27, 2017 Louis 2 Comments

Aluminium is lightweight, affordable and can be drilled, filed and cut easily using the right tools. This makes aluminium ideal for DIY fabrication. This video demonstrates how to cut aluminium safely. Extra…

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Posted in: Metalwork, Youtube Channels

Riveting For Beginners – Pop Rivet Gun

February 24, 2017 Louis Leave a comment

In this video, Leah demonstrates how to use a pop rivet gun. This effective method of joining metal can be untaken both fast and cheaply. Notably, Leah also shows us…

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Posted in: Metalwork, Youtube Channels Filed under: Metalwork, nsa, Pop Rivets, rivet gun

Monitoring Leisure Batteries Remotely

February 23, 2017 Louis 2 Comments

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…

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Posted in: 12v DC, Blog, Electrics, Liveaboard Life Filed under: advent controls, battery monitor, leisure battery monitoring, sp
Flying Dutchman

1968 Binks Flying Dutchman Renovation

Louis 3 Comments

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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Posted in: Blog, Education, Uncategorized, Woodwork
Fitting A Boat Window And New Seals

Fitting A Boat Window And New Seals

February 14, 2017 Louis 4 Comments

Fitting A Boat Window In this tutorial, you will learn how to remove and replace an old boat window using a standard rubber seal and glazing tool. It should be…

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Posted in: Deck Hardware & Rigging, Youtube Channels
Cracker Box Glen-l

Fergal’s Boat Building – The Glen-l Cracker Box

February 8, 2017 Louis 7 Comments

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…

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Posted in: Blog, Uncategorized, Woodwork
boat

Finding Somewhere To Live On Your Boat

February 5, 2017 Louis Leave a comment

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…

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Posted in: Blog, Education, Liveaboard Life
Petes - House Boat Big Freeze

Petes Story -The Big Freeze That Sank My Boat

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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…

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Posted in: Blog, Deck Hardware & Rigging, Education
Fibreglass Hull Blisters

Identifying Fibreglass Hull Blisters

February 1, 2017 Louis Leave a comment

In this video, you will be provided with a brief explanation oh fibreglass hull blisters and how to address them. A clear example can be seen of water permeating through…

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Posted in: Education, Prepwork, Youtube Channels

Painting Underneath Boat Cradles

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In this tutorial, Chris explains his method of painting underneath boat cradles.  The problem being that there is normally at least 4 points of contact that can not be sanded or…

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Posted in: Metalwork, Paintwork, Prepwork, Youtube Channels Filed under: random chris
Bottom Side Boat Inspection

Bottom Side Boat Inspection

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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…

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Posted in: Blog, Prepwork
Sanding Using A Longboard

Sanding Using A Longboard

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In this video, Glenn Wakefield demonstrates a simple and effective method of sanding using a longboard to fair a boat. Sanding by hand can be hard work and is most…

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Posted in: Paintwork, Prepwork
Fairing With West System Epoxy

Fairing With West System Epoxy

Louis 1 Comment

In this tutorial you will learn the basics of fairing with West System epoxy.  This technique can be used to fill voids in surfaces with imperfections, re-shape and build up…

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Posted in: Prepwork, Resinwork, Youtube Channels
Female Boat Builders

The Search For Female Boat Builders

January 28, 2017 Louis 23 Comments

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…

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Posted in: Blog, How To - Boat Renovation Tutorials And All Things Floating., Renovations

Dad Glues A Kids Trainers To DIY Water Skis

January 23, 2017 Louis Leave a comment

The internet is a strange place indeed and even stranger is a Youtube video that I found whilst sitting around pro-dossing where a dad glues a kids trainers to DIY…

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Posted in: Liveaboard Life, Renovations
marine sealants- all you need to know.

Marine Sealants – All You Need To Know

January 19, 2017 Louis 42 Comments

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…

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Posted in: 230v AC, Blog, Deck Hardware & Rigging, Education Filed under: boat preparation, fillers, marine sealants, sealants
Flakey Paint Will Need Work

How To Approach Stripping A Boat

January 8, 2017 Louis 4 Comments

want to know how to strip a boat? You want to paint your boat and the only real way to achieve a half decent finish is to put in the…

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Posted in: Prepwork Filed under: face mask, gloves, owatrol, paint stripper, scraper, striping a boat
Thru Hull Fitting

Creating A Budget DIY Thru-Hull Boat Plug

January 1, 2017 Louis Leave a comment

In this tutorial, you will learn to create an affordable boat drain tube with a Thru-Hull boat plug that could be used on tenders. You can create the drain tube…

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Posted in: Deck Hardware & Rigging, Uncategorized

DIY GSM Cell Phone Bilge Alarm – Cheap Option

Louis 1 Comment

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…

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Posted in: 12v DC, Blog, Electrics, Uncategorized
burmese boat builder

Boat Building And Crocodiles

December 30, 2016 Louis 1 Comment

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…

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Posted in: Blog, Education, Fibreglass Laminating, Renovations, Resinwork, Uncategorized

Building A Wooden Engine Crane

December 26, 2016 Louis Leave a comment

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…

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Posted in: Blog, Woodwork, Youtube Channels
Hurley 22

Bow Plate Repair – Hurley 22

December 19, 2016 Louis Leave a comment

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…

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Posted in: Blog, Education, Fibreglass Laminating, Prepwork, Resinwork
Types Of Fibreglass Reinforcements

Types Of Fibreglass Reinforcements

Louis Leave a comment

In this tutorial, you will learn about the different types of fibreglass reinforcements used in GRP construction. Notably in this tutorial, you are run through the most basic type of…

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Posted in: Fibreglass Laminating, Youtube Channels
Home From Home

The £70 – Floating Budget Home From Home Using Wooden Pallets

December 11, 2016 Louis 2 Comments

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,…

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Posted in: Blog, Education, Liveaboard Life, Renovations, Woodwork
Create A Gelcoat Laminate Sheet

Create A Gelcoat Laminate Sheet

December 8, 2016 Louis 1 Comment

In this tutorial, you will learn to create a gelcoat laminate sheet using a plastic mould, release agent, chop strand and gelcoat.  Notably, in this tutorial, the method could be used to…

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Posted in: Fibreglass Laminating, Youtube Channels
Creating Teak Decking

Creating Teak Decking

Louis Leave a comment

In the this Tutorial, you will learn the basics of fabrications and installation of teak decks using a modern process. It’s notable the teak decking is not only aesthetically beautiful but…

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Posted in: Woodwork, Youtube Channels
Boat Renovation Golden Rules

Boat Renovation Golden Rules

December 4, 2016 Louis Leave a comment

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…

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Posted in: Blog, Education, Liveaboard Life, Renovations
Fibreglass And Its Use In The Marine Environment

Fibreglass And Its Use In The Marine Environment

Louis Leave a comment

This tutorial provides an amazingly informative overview of fibreglass and its use in the marine environment.  Notably, it even covers the science behind strand direction in different types of fibreglass.…

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Posted in: Fibreglass Laminating, Youtube Channels
Resealing A Topside Hatch

Resealing A Topside Hatch

Louis Leave a comment

This tutorial provides an example of resealing a topside hatch using silicone sealant and a caulking gun. This technique can be applied on windows in any location; however it is said that squirting…

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Posted in: Deck Hardware & Rigging, Youtube Channels
Applying Kiwigrip Non Slip

Applying Kiwigrip Non Slip

December 3, 2016 Louis Leave a comment

This tutorial provides a full application example of the 1 part non-slip paint – Kiwi Grip. It is notable that whilst Kiwi Grip is one of the most expensive one…

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Posted in: Paintwork
fill Imperfections in wood with resin

Fill Imperfections In Wood With Resin

Louis Leave a comment

This tutorial provides a demonstration of how to effectively use epoxy to seamlessly fill Imperfections in wood with resin.  Notably. in this tutorial, the imperfections of the piece of wood are…

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Posted in: Prepwork, Woodwork, Youtube Channels
Replacing Artificial Teak With Real Teak

Replacing Artificial Teak With Real Teak

Louis Leave a comment

This tutorial provides an example of the process of restoring a teak wood lined hatch using a hammer and chisel to remove the existing cover up.   Replacing artificial teak…

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Posted in: Woodwork, Youtube Channels
welding an aluminium boat

Welding An Aluminium Boat

Louis 2 Comments

This tutorial provides a basic example of welding an aluminium boat using rods and a torch. Notably, the majority of the items used in this video are both easily available…

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Posted in: Metalwork, Youtube Channels
Butyl Tape Deck Re-Bedding

Butyl Tape Deck Re-Bedding

Louis Leave a comment

This tutorial provides a basic example of Butyl Tape Deck Re-Bedding which is arguably better than sealing deck equipment with the more widely known silicone sealant method.  Notably, marine silicone sealants are often…

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Posted in: Deck Hardware & Rigging, Youtube Channels
Deck Hardware Bedding

Deck Hardware Bedding- The Fast Way

Louis Leave a comment

This tutorial provides a basic example of deck hardware bedding using a 1 part marine silicone sealant by 3M. Notably on this tutorial they loosely tighten the fitting and allowing one day…

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Posted in: Deck Hardware & Rigging
How To Fiberglass A Marine Ply Deck

How To Fiberglass A Marine Ply Deck

Louis Leave a comment

This video provides a good working knowledge on how to fibreglass a marine ply deck using non-waxed polyester laminating resin. This technique works particularly well for laminating large areas. Most interestingly…

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Posted in: Fibreglass Laminating, Youtube Channels
Mixing Polyester Resin

Mixing Polyester Resin

Louis Leave a comment

This tutorial provides a knowledge of mixing polyester resin taking into consideration temperature, quantity and additives.  Care should always be taken when mixing resin especially if you are using hazardous chemicals on…

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Posted in: Resinwork, Youtube Channels
DIY Wood Filler

DIY Wood Filler- Wood Flour And Resin

Louis 2 Comments

This tutorial provides a DIY solution to filling holes and gaps in wooden areas by creating a homemade DIY Wood Filler. This technique can be used with both polyester and epoxy…

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Posted in: Resinwork, Youtube Channels
What Is Fibreglass Chop Strand

What Is Fibreglass Chop Strand?

Louis Leave a comment

This tutorial provides a knowledge of Fibreglass Chop Strand and its use in structural reinforcement of composite boats. This technique can be used for minor structural repairs and putting more…

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Posted in: Fibreglass Laminating, Youtube Channels
DIY Fairing Compound

DIY Fairing Compound – Microballoons

Louis 1 Comment

In this tutorial,  you will learn to create a DIY fairing compound by using phenolic microballoons and epoxy resin. This technique is often used by professionals but can be replicated more…

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Posted in: Prepwork, Resinwork, Youtube Channels

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