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Duracell’s Essential Upgrade: Securing Heavy Systems in the Open 60 Systems Room
Last week, Matt and Janni from The Duracell Project took us deep into the systems room of their Open 60 sailboat, Duracell, tackling a seemingly small but vitally important project that will be huge for the boat’s livability. While anxiously...
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When the Acorns Came to ‘Glass
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A Boatload of Fun at the Newport Boat Show!
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Sailboat Refit: Making Bulkheads for Duracell!
Matt and Janni, of The Duracell Project, are one step closer this week to turning their legendary racing boat into a comfortable live-aboard cruising home. In today’s Video of the...
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Varnishing the V-Bottom Skiff with Lou Sauzedde
We are back in the boat shop with the one and only, Louis Sauzedde, from Tips from a Shipwright! He is making great progress on his V-Bottom Skiff build, and...
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Getting Rid of Bubbles in Epoxy
Flawless, bubble-free epoxy castings or coatings are every maker’s dream. To prevent air bubbles from turning your artistic vision into a nightmare, there are some simple things you can...
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We are less than a week away from one of the largest and most prestigious in-water boat shows in the country: The Newport International Boat Show (NIBS)! This year, from...
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YouTube Stars Are Joining Us At the Newport Boat Show!
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Bottom Painting Tula’s Trawler
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