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If you've been here awhile, then you might remember our exhilarating 2023 TotalBoat Summer Make-Off Challenge: Boat Building Edition, and you remember the incredible talent that gathered in Bristol, RI. We brought together twenty talented makers, including woodworkers, DIY'ers, and engineers,...
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From Hammock to Hull: The Revival of Paul Jackman's "Swingers" Boat
If you've been here awhile, then you might remember our exhilarating 2023 TotalBoat Summer Make-Off Challenge: Boat Building Edition, and you remember the incredible talent that gathered in Bristol, RI. We...
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Deck Drama and a Big Upgrade: Sailor Barry Rebuilds for the Long Haul
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A New Project Is Born at the Wooden Boat Show
Setting the Scene: Mystic’s Wooden Boat Show The 33rd annual Wooden Boat Show in Mystic, Connecticut, was, as always, a celebration of craftsmanship, history, and community. With blue skies overhead...
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Louis Sauzedde Is Back in the Shop — And Back on YouTube!
, or shop After a long-awaited return, TotalBoat ambassador Louis Sauzedde of Tips From a Shipwright is back — and his beloved boatbuilding wisdom is already in full swing. For...
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Bottom Paint Breakdown: What You Need to Know Before You Paint
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