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My Bo-Jest Project after 6 months

My Bo-Jest Project after 6 months

Posted by Ken on Jul 29th 2015

Started building my Bo-Jest boat in January 2015. I work on it 2 to 3 hours a day about  3 or 4 days a week. I am currently fairing the bottom and preparing for my final coat of epoxy res … read more

New Riviera Project!

Posted by David Pickard on Jun 30th 2015

As my wife calls it whenever I venture out to the shop to start a new furniture project, I'm going to start "sawing wood" for a new Riviera! This is something I have wanted to do for a very long time. … read more
Sanding Board for Concave Curves

Sanding Board for Concave Curves

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Jun 18th 2015

Brian Barbata in Hawaii is building a Glen-L Monte Carlo and shares with us today some modifications he made to his sanding board that he thinks make it more useful for getting into those pesky con … read more
Why Fiberglass A Boat?

Why Fiberglass A Boat?

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on May 28th 2015

The following article is excerpted from our book, "How to Fiberglass a Boat". It may seem self-evident why one should want to cover a boat with fiberglass. But the surprising thing is that … read more
Tug-Along 18 Interview with Wayne Conklin

Tug-Along 18 Interview with Wayne Conklin

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on May 15th 2015

This wonderful video was taken by Earl Gass of Imlay Michigan for his local Power Squadron. Wayne Conklin is the builder being interviewed and you'll be inspired by his beautiful build. Earl … read more