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Bob Emser Transforms Victoria with a Removable Sole
In today’s featured video, we embark on a visual journey as Bob Emser, from The Art of Boat Building, meticulously brings Victoria's interior to life by finishing the fiberglass, fairing and painting, along with constructing a one-of-a-kind removable sole. Join us as...
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Bob Emser Transforms Victoria with a Removable Sole
In today’s featured video, we embark on a visual journey as Bob Emser, from The Art of Boat Building, meticulously brings Victoria's interior to life by finishing the fiberglass, fairing...
Read moreCountdown to Launch: First Coats of Paint on Arabella’s Hull
With their launch date rapidly approaching, the Acorn to Arabella crew pulls out all the stops to ensure every aspect of the boat is ready for the big day. In...
Read moreBoat Painting and Varnishing Tips with Bob Emser
In today’s featured video, Bob Emser of The Art of Boat Building takes us on a journey through the final steps of creating an exceptional finish on Victoria’s hull. From the...
Read moreBoat Painting with Onboard Lifestyle
Meet Sailing YouTubers, Onboard Lifestyle: Teal, Linh, Emma, and their fur baby, Compass! The crew have been tackling the list of boat projects for their custom 435 catamaran, SV bāsik. ...
Read moreA Boat Painting Party with MJ Sailing!
We are back in the boat shop with Matt and Jessica, of YouTube channel MJ Sailing, for an exciting update! This sailing couple has been working hard for almost two...
Read moreWhich Bottom Paint Should I Use?
What is Boat Bottom Paint? Bottom paint is applied below the waterline on your boat, and typically refers to antifouling paint that prevents marine growth from clinging to your hull....
Read moreTotalBoat and JD YouTube How-To Videos For Your Boating Projects
As you work through this nasty spring to prepare your boat for launch day, it’s been our experience that some of the best-laid plans for boating projects don’t always go...
Read moreHelping You Succeed When Using TotalBoat Epoxy Products
Have you noticed the soft, witty voice behind our TotalBoat.com product descriptions? We’re guessing not. But we think that it’s worth pointing out to you because our product description writer,...
Read moreWaterlust Paints Teardrop Camper With TotalBoat Topside Paint & Varnish
When Waterlust filmed this latest video, they were adoring the “glorious weather” in Miami. As you read this, the team has evacuated with their newly painted Teardrop camper in tow,...
Read moreRestoring Vela – Episode 10: Applying TotalBoat Envy 2-Part Varnish
With the joinery mostly done and installed, Vela is ready for multiple coats of varnish on her beautiful brightwork, and lots of paint. Using Envy 2-Part varnish, Brendan and the...
Read moreRestoring Vela: Episode 7 – Applying TotalProtect Epoxy Primer
With Vela’s decks and cabin house on and fiberglassed, it’s time to apply primer and get a look at the new surfaces to gauge how much filling and fairing needs to...
Read moreBoat Bottom Painting Basics With Louis Sauzedde
It’s that time of year for those of us who are not lucky enough to use our boats year round. As you get ready to launch your boat and wonder...
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