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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
Porpoise, what is it?

Porpoise, what is it?

Posted by Glen Witt on May 8th 2015

Planing boats can have a condition where the boat "bounces" in the planing attitude and will longitudinally teeter totter back and forth. In severe cases the boat can leap clear of the water. In eithe … read more
Decking - the icing on the cake

Decking - the icing on the cake

Posted by Glen Witt on Mar 27th 2015

Icing isn’t necessary on a cake, but it sure makes it look and taste even better. An attractive wooden deck on a boat is similar. It doesn’t change the basic boat, but does enhance the appearance; … read more