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Peter Sripol's Latest Adventure: From Cardboard Dreams to Amphibious Reality
Peter Sripol, the renowned YouTuber known for his boundless creativity and ambitious do-it-yourself projects, is back with another captivating build in his latest video, "DIY Cheapest mini Amphibian BOAT!". At TotalBoat, we're always excited to see what Peter engineers next,...
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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...
Read morePeter 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...
Read moreBob 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. ...
Read moreBottom 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...
Read moreTurning 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...
Read moreMagical 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...
Read moreThe Art of Boat Building: Fairing Arabella's Tender
Bob Emser from The Art of Boat Building is a seasoned boat builder with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the craft. In today’s video of the week, he...
Read moreBoat Work with Sailing SV Delos
Brian, Kazza and Sierra of YouTube Channel, Sailing SV Delos, finished a 3,000+ mile journey from the Panama Canal up through the Sea of Cortez on their boat, Delos, a 53’...
Read moreHuge Refit with Sailing Magic Carpet
After six months away, Aladino and Maya from Sailing Magic Carpet are back in the US to finish refitting their Cape George Cutter 36, Magic Carpet II. They purchased her...
Read moreBoard Stretching with Acorn to Arabella
We are back in the boat house with the Acorn to Arabella crew as Arabella’s launch date is quickly approaching. In today’s video of the week, they mill more cedar...
Read moreRepairing Blisters with Calico Skies Sailing
Meet Grace and Bill, the fun loving and adventurous couple behind YouTube Channel, Calico Skies Sailing. They met as high school sweethearts 20 years ago and have always had a passion...
Read moreBob Emser Finishes Victoria's Knee, Transom, and Bulkheads
We are back in the shop with Bob Emser from The Art of Boat Building as he continues the 9’ tender build, Victoria, for her mother ship, Arabella. In today’s...
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