Main Hatch Drive Mechanism

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                                “That which lets you Survive with not allow you to THRIVE.   You must Grow.”  — Amen to that.    Go ahead.  Try it.  Take the chance.  Dam the naysayers.  Do what you were born to do.  Try, fail, learn, and try again; THRIVE.  

Diesel Jet Boat Build – Part 16 – Tri Hull Modification

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                      The Tri Hull modification aka training wheels for a boat and a couple of other fixes before heading back to the lake. Repair to our poor over worked temporary boat trailer, and we still need to make some repairs to the diesel engine too. Heat Shrink Butt Connectors (Affiliate) … Read More

Nickel Iron Battery Reconditioning

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          Many thanks to Matthew Elliott and Alpine Power Systems. Without these good folks we would still be stumbling about in the dark. https://alpinepowersystems.com/  

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