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Acorn to Arabella Is Back — and Victoria Got a New Transom
If you've been following TotalBoat for a while, the name Acorn to Arabella probably brings back some good memories. Steve Denette and his crew spent years building a 38-foot wooden sailboat from scratch in his backyard in Granby, Massachusetts, and...
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Parlay Revival's Blister Repair Continues
If you've been following Sailing Parlay Revival, you know that Colin MacRae doesn't back down from a challenge. But in his latest episode, "THIS IS THE LAST THING ANY BOAT...
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Rebuilding the Hulls: Sailing Parlay Revival’s Massive Blister Repair Project
If you’ve been following Sailing Parlay Revival, you know that Colin MacRae and his crew are no strangers to serious fiberglass work. But in their latest episode, "REBUILDING OUR HULLS:...
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Epoxy Resin Mixing & Pouring 101
Whether you are creating a bar top for your business, or crafting a custom river table, or preserving a family photo, learning how to use resin effectively is the first step toward a...
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Solving Marine Plumbing Puzzles with The Duracell Project
If there is one job that sailors dread more than fiberglass grinding, it might be marine plumbing. In the latest episode of The Duracell Project, Matt tackles the complex task of...
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Building the Heart of a Catamaran: SV Delos’ Engine Room Transformation
In the latest installment of their aluminum catamaran build, the crew of SV Delos takes on one of the most critical—yet least glamorous—tasks of any blue water vessel: the engine...
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From CAD to Catamaran: Sail Life Crafts New Hatches for Spiffy
Mads and Ava of Sail Life are back, tackling another crucial repair on their 44 ft hurricane-damaged DIY catamaran, Spiffy. The immediate problem? Leaky, temporary plywood hatch covers that allowed a...
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Table Top vs Deep Pour Epoxy: Which One Should You Use?
When it comes to working with epoxy resin, not all formulas are created equal. Two of the most popular options for makers, woodworkers, and DIYers are table top epoxy and deep pour epoxy. While they’re...
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If You Take Care of Her... She Will Take Care of You: Haul-Out Day with Tula’s Endless Summer
After a year and a half of adventure and nearly 10,000 miles of sailing, Billy and Sierra from Tula’s Endless Summer are hauling out their vessel, Lorie Sue. As Billy...
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Keel-Hauling Corrosion: The Duracell Project Tackles a Critical Keel Seal
Matt from The Duracell Project is renowned for his dedication to turning the legendary Open 60 racing sailboat, Duracell, into a robust and comfortable cruising home, a project we’ve been following for a few years now. This...
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From Desk to Deck: TotalBoat Employee Lindsay Races the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race
Here at TotalBoat, we love highlighting the incredible restoration projects and high-seas adventures shared by our talented ambassadors. But this week, we’re switching gears to shine a spotlight on one...
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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...
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Stripping Decades of Paint in the Nova Scotia Wilderness: Joshua from 'A Boat in the Woods' Tries TotalStrip
We love seeing the incredible restoration projects our customers tackle, and few are as unique as the journey documented by Joshua on his channel, 'A Boat in the Woods.' Joshua...
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