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Newport International Boat Show Recap!
Another year at the Newport International Boat Show is in the books and worries of a potential hurricane couldn’t keep the crowd or us away. Luckily Hurricane Lee passed to the east and left us with a beautiful few days...
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Upside Down...Boat?
Once again, Paul Jackman from Jackman Works demonstrates his amazing woodworking skills in the creation of an upside down boat! AKA, a teardrop camper. In this week’s video Paul deviates...
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The WoodenBoat Show 2023
Fellow boating enthusiasts, it’s that time of the year! If you're a passionate New Englander looking for the ultimate wooden boat extravaganza, mark your calendars for the highly anticipated...
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Get Ready to Splash: Acorn to Arabella Launches Tomorrow
The culmination of an extraordinary endeavor is finally upon us as Acorn to Arabella prepares for its long-awaited splash day, tomorrow, June 17, 2023, at Mattapoisett's Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett,...
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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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Boatworks Today Masters Overhead Fiberglassing Applications
We are excited to be back in the boat shop with the master of boat restoration, Andy Miller of the popular YouTube Channel, BoatworksToday. In today’s featured video, Andy takes...
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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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Turning 100-Year-Old Wood Into A Rice Lake Skiff with Jimmy Diresta
If you're a fan of woodworking and boat building, you've probably heard of Jimmy Diresta, the master craftsman behind the popular YouTube channel of the same name, jimmydiresta. In his...
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Magical Makeover: Fiberglassing the Deck on Magic Carpet II
We are back in the boat house with Aladino and Maya from Sailing Magic Carpet. In today’s video, they take on a crucial task in their refit process: fiberglassing the...
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