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The Road (or Sail) Ahead with Calico Skies
The last we checked in on Grace and Bill of Calico Skies Sailing back in April, they were in the process of bottom painting and installing a new rudder. In this week’s video, we’re catching up with them again...
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The Road (or Sail) Ahead with Calico Skies
The last we checked in on Grace and Bill of Calico Skies Sailing back in April, they were in the process of bottom painting and installing a new rudder....
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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...
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Countdown 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...
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Boat 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...
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Peter Sripol: From Aerospace Engineer to Lobster Boat Refitter
Meet Peter Sripol, the renowned YouTuber who has captivated audiences with his infectious enthusiasm and incredible do-it-yourself projects. With a background in aerospace engineering, Peter brings a unique blend of...
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Bob Emser Fiberglasses Arabella's Tender
We are back in the shop with Bob Emser from The Art of Boat Building as he continues the build of Victoria, a 9” tender for her mother ship, Arabella. ...
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Bottom Painting with Calico Skies Sailing
Bill and Grace from YouTube channel, Calico Skies Sailing, have been hauled out at Cabrales Boat Yard in Penasco, Mexico for a mini refit. In today’s featured video, we get...
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Board Stretching with Acorn to Arabella
We are back in the boat house with the Acorn to Arabella crew as Arabella’s launch date is quickly approaching. In today’s video of the week, they mill more cedar...
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Bob Emser Finishes Victoria's Knee, Transom, and Bulkheads
We are back in the shop with Bob Emser from The Art of Boat Building as he continues the 9’ tender build, Victoria, for her mother ship, Arabella. In today’s...
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Boat 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. ...
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Boatworks Today: Back on the Bertram
We are so excited to be back in the boat shop with Andy Miller of the popular YouTube Channel, Boatworks Today. Andy has been working on his Bertram Moppie 25...
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Restoring a Stone Horse Sloop Part 2 – Preparation is Key For Success
Preparation is key to success with any paint job on any surface you choose to paint. Brendan probably spent twice to three times the amount of sweat and labor on...
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