Two Part Expanding Foam Test

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Many thanks to Tom; tom@empirefoamsolutions.com. If you are looking for expanding foam for your boat or to refurbish a barge, Tom is a great resource.  

The Mind of a Boat Builder – Acorn to Arabella

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Boat Builder videos are full of hands on work. Wood, fiberglass, steel, and aluminum. Saws, torches, welders, epoxies; sails, engines, bow rollers, and thousands of other components that go into making a boat. But what makes up the builders behind these boats? Perhaps you are considering a similarly massive project and wonder if you should join this minority of ambitious … Read More

Sailmaking – Chinese Junk Sails – Step by Step

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                              This is the video we wanted to find before starting to sew really large Junk Sails in a small work space. The same tricks should work for other BIG sewing projects: tarps, tents, awnings or sails. Lots of crew had a hand these sails but … Read More

The Mind of a Boat Builder – Zora

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Boat Builder videos are full of hands on work. Wood, fiberglass, steel, and aluminum. Saws, torches, welders, epoxies; sails, engines, bow rollers, and thousands of other components that go into making a boat. But what makes up the builders behind these boats? Perhaps you are considering a similarly massive project and wonder if you should join this minority of ambitious … Read More

Diesel Jet Boat Build – Part 15 – Running on the Lake

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                      On the water, thanks to Stephen Cox and Justin with “The Good of the Land”, and dozens of others. Including advice, financial and moral support from viewers like you. We have modifications to make, but we are very happy with the results thus far. Thank You! Stephen Cox – … Read More

Diesel Jet Boat Update from Stephen Cox and The Good of the Land

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  “The Boat/s the Internet Built” – Many thanks to “Stephen Cox”, and Justin from “The Good of the Land”. We’ve made great progress on “Love Me” the diesel tender. I’ll have a longer video up soon but check out Stephen and Justin’s channels: Stephen Cox: https://goo.gl/orRH9x The Good of the Land: https://goo.gl/SbnamZ