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Bring Your Own Boat: TotalBoat is Heading Back to Catskill Mountain Maker Camp
Every October, TotalBoat packs up the tent and heads to the Catskills for one of our favorite weekends of the year. Catskill Mountain Maker Camp brings together an incredible mix of builders, from big-name demonstrators to first-time hobbyists, all gathered...
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Bring Your Own Boat: TotalBoat is Heading Back to Catskill Mountain Maker Camp
Every October, TotalBoat packs up the tent and heads to the Catskills for one of our favorite weekends of the year. Catskill Mountain Maker Camp brings together an incredible mix...
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Sealing and Protecting Lead Keel Bulbs: Inside Perry's Scow Bow 14 Build
Perry has been building his Scow Bow 14, a foam-core sailboat designed for trailerable ocean passages, one careful step at a time. This video picks up where his lead-pouring episode...
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Sarinda's New Roof: How Ship Happens Rebuilt a Rotten Deck Cover From the Beams Up
A Rotten Roof, a Five-Year Project, and One Last Push If you've followed Ship Happens for any length of time, you know the drill by now: Simon and Gemma have...
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Join TotalBoat at the Annapolis Sailboat Show
We're heading back to the Annapolis Sailboat Show this October, and we've got a hands-on class, a booth full of live demos, and a free seminar with two of your...
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Common Varnish Problems
Varnishing looks simple enough — open the can, pick up a brush, apply and call it a day. But anyone who's actually done it knows that varnish can be fickle. It can...
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How to Install a Transom Drain Bung Without Causing Rot
There's a cruel irony built into one of the most common fittings on any boat. The transom drain bung exists to protect your boat, letting water drain out from inside...
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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...
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ThickSet vs. Fathom: Which Deep Pour Epoxy is Right for You?
If you've been going back and forth between ThickSet and Fathom, you're not alone. Both are crystal clear deep pour epoxy systems built for river tables and casting work. The question is which one...
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Epoxy Resin Safety and Clean Up 101
Epoxy resin is one of the most versatile materials in any builder's toolkit. From boat building and repairs, to woodworking and resin art, it’s a shop item must-have. But working...
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10 Crafts to Make with Epoxy Resin
If you've been curious about epoxy resin but weren't sure where to start, this is your sign to dive in. Resin is one of the most versatile craft materials out there, and...
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How to Apply Varnish in Hot Weather
Varnishing in summer comes with its own unique challenges. Long days, dry wood, and plenty of daylight should be ideal conditions, but high temperatures introduce real challenges: varnish dries too...
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How to Apply Varnish in Cold Weather
Cold weather and varnishing don't naturally get along. Drop below the recommended application temps and you're looking at extended dry times, poor adhesion, a finish that won't level properly, and...
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