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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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If you’ve been a YouTube fan or TotalBoat customer for longer than a bit, then you’re likely a fan of our old friend, Lou Sauzedde. We were lucky to collaborate...
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A River Paddle for Xyla’s Canoe
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Meet Tim Sway’s Upcycled Jambulance!
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Acorn to Arabella: Sealing & Varnishing Wood
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Summer Photo Contest 2020 Winners
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Leave it to a few woodworkers like Paul Jackman and Jason Hibbs to take the Epoxy River Table to the next level. Of course, Jackman won’t build anything unless it’s...
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Acorn to Arabella: Removing the Molds
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Louis Sauzedde Shows Us How to Make a Good Set of Saw Horses
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