To our entire Jamestown Distributors and TotalBoat community, we are honored and excited to announce that today begins the most awaited event of the summer:
The TotalBoat Summer Make Off: Boat Building Edition!
What started as just a wild idea, has finally come to a compelling reality. The TotalBoat team has put in MANY hours of planning and prepping over the last few months, and we are so excited to announce our inaugural Summer Make-Off Challenge. We are stoked to be hosting so many incredibly talented makers here in Bristol, RI, and YOU are invited to follow along!
WHAT: Summer Make-Off Challenge
WHY: Because, according to our core values, we must always have fun.
WHO: 19 makers, consisting of many well-known and long time TotalBoat Ambassadors and YouTube personalities (all in one space)!
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Three sheets of ¼ inch plywood
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Two 2x4’s
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Two gallons of TotalBoat Flotation Foam
Each boat will compete in a final race, and must fit at least one person. The race will take place on Sunday, July 23rd at Roger Williams University in Bristol. Scoring will be based on Fastest Race Finish and Best Boat Design. Other prizes and points may be awarded to things such as Most Swashbuckling, Most Nautical, Best Use of Foam, Most Dangerous, and so on.
Ok, now you might be wondering, who in the heck is competing? It’s time to introduce the teams…
    
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From left to right:
Jimmy Diresta: @jimmydiresta / YouTube Channel
Keith Johnson: @kjsawdust / YouTube Channel
Derek Forestier: @derekfrommalden / YouTube Channel
Bobby Duke: @bobbydukearts / YouTube Channel
Tamara Robertson: @therealtamararoberts / YouTube Channel
    
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From left to right:
Char Miller-King: @woodenmaven
Jonny Lambert: @jonnybuilds / YouTubeChannel
Mike Alm: @almfab / YouTube Channel
Sam Raimondi: @diyhuntress / YouTube Channel
Mike Coffey: @coffeycustombuilds / YouTube Channel
    
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From left to right:
Keith Mitchell: @shipwrightskills / YouTube Channel
Lindsay Zuelich: @wood_brain / YouTube Channel
Erik Curtis: @encurtis / YouTube Channel
Stephanie Leigh: @uncommonoutpost
Blake McFarland: @bmsculptures / YouTube Channel
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From left to right:
Xyla Foxlin: @xylafoxlin / YouTube Channel
Paul Jackman: @jackman_works / YouTube Channel
Bart Komar: @komarproject / YouTube Channel
Mike Clifford: @modustrialmaker / YouTube Channel
Get ready for a thrilling competition as these talented makers from across the community showcase their skills and creativity. Tune in all weekend for real-time Lives (on our Instagram and TikTok), as we take you through the ultimate showdown where innovation meets craftsmanship!
2-Part Polyurethane Marine Flotation Foam
Clear High Performance Epoxy Kits
Thixo Fast Cure 2:1 Epoxy Adhesive
Halcyon Water-Based Marine Varnish
4-Minute Epoxy Fast-Setting Clear Adhesive
10 comments
Looked like such a fun event!
When and where is the race? I haven’t seen a time and location listed anywhere. Thank you!
That would be incredible to go see and meet some of those awesome inspirational builder. I’ll be there someday folks, well maybe!
Should be a great learning experience 👏
Good clean fun!! Thanks Jamestown