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Boat Parts and Boat Supplies
Submitted by go2marine on Thu, 12/20/2007 - 22:04. Articles | Care and Storage Go2marine is an online boat parts and supply company. We have several crew members who have built and or restored boats. In the coming months, we will post some articles and pict of boats and tips learned along the way.
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Fast and Fabulous - Varnishing Techniques
Submitted by Joe Lombardo on Sun, 08/15/2004 - 17:06. Articles | Painting and Varnishing I'm getting ready to varnish my Mill Creek 15, now named "Manteo" after my family vacation spot. I didn't have too much trouble with varnishing Michael's boat (now named OB, after a horse he learned how to ride on) but thought a little research wouldn't hurt.
This article, meant for owners of large motor craft, has some good tips and describes the process in detail.
Research "boat varnishing" on the web, discussion groups or BoatBloggers.com
This article, meant for owners of large motor craft, has some good tips and describes the process in detail.
Research "boat varnishing" on the web, discussion groups or BoatBloggers.com
The Case For Lofting
Submitted by Joe Lombardo on Fri, 08/13/2004 - 22:01. Lofting | Articles If you want to build a boat from plans (as opposed to buying a kit), you will need to learn how to loft. This article by Dudley Dix Yacht Design is a great introduction to the process.
Research "lofting boat plans" on the web, discussion groups or BoatBloggers.com
Research "lofting boat plans" on the web, discussion groups or BoatBloggers.com
The Greenland Paddle - Its Construction and Use
Submitted by Joe Lombardo on Fri, 08/13/2004 - 21:50. Articles | Paddles Gerry David wrote this detailed and entertaining article on building greenland style paddles.
Research "making greenland paddle" on the web, discussion groups or BoatBloggers.com
Research "making greenland paddle" on the web, discussion groups or BoatBloggers.com
RoguePaddler.com - Magnetic Hatch Covers
Submitted by Joe Lombardo on Fri, 08/13/2004 - 21:40. Articles | Installing the Hatches Wes Kisting is building the "Ultimate Expedition Kayak" and giving the details on RoguePaddler.com. This is a detailed description about how used rare-earth magnets to hold his day hatches in place.
Rigging the Cormorant for Fishing
Submitted by Joe Lombardo on Tue, 07/13/2004 - 12:01. Articles | Fitting Out Kurt Maurer, added another entertaining article to his site illustrating how he rigged his cormorant for fishing.
Research "kayak fishing" on the web, discussion groups or BoatBloggers.com
Research "kayak fishing" on the web, discussion groups or BoatBloggers.com
Paddling Knots
Submitted by Joe Lombardo on Fri, 07/09/2004 - 22:00. Articles | Care and Storage Handy guide to some knots that you may use as a paddler. It may just be me, but once I got comfortable with a few knots, straps and bungees became silly.
The two knots I use most often are the bowline and the trucker's hitch.
The two knots I use most often are the bowline and the trucker's hitch.
Redfish Soft Padeyes
Submitted by Joe Lombardo on Fri, 07/09/2004 - 17:13. Articles | Fitting Out Install your rigging using this very cool approach to making soft padeyes. Courtesy of Redfish Kayaks.
KayakFit.com
Submitted by Joe Lombardo on Fri, 07/09/2004 - 01:23. Articles | Fitting Out Kayakfit.com is a must read for kayak builders who want to get the most comfort and performance out of their boats. Kurt Mauer, author of the Pair O' Mill Creeks site posted this on the Chesapeake Light Craft Forum.
Epoxy & Fiberglass Basics
Submitted by Joe Lombardo on Sat, 07/03/2004 - 03:29. Articles | Laying the Glass Overview of using fiberglass and epoxy
in Stitch and Glue construction.
in Stitch and Glue construction.