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The BETH sailing canoe demostrates that good performance does not require complex construction. BETH around the same as a Club level Laser on racecourses. 70lbs (32kg) and 15’6” (4.73m)
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#SailingCanoe #DIYBoat #WoodenBoat #BoatDesign #LightweightBoat
September 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Advent toolbox day 21: Wire/Side cutters. Snip cable ties, trim wires and cut small pins or rings cleanly.

Tip: Keep them for metal and hard plastics only. Using side cutters on rope or very hard materials will dull the cutting edge much faster.

#Toolbox #BoatTools #BoatMaintenance #DIYBoat
Day 21 of the Ready4Sea Advent calendar toolbox. Pictured: wire cutters / side cutters / nippers.
December 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 - 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐯𝐞'𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐞
A builder's experience
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#Viola14 #SailingCanoe #BoatBuilding #StorerBoatPlans #DIYBoat
January 28, 2026 at 3:16 AM
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Eelco from the Netherlands has launched his Viola 14, named "Zwaluw" (Swallow). He's looking forward to participating in a raid next year and has requested a quote for a lug sail.

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#WoodenBoat #Netherlands #LugSail #DIYBoat #BoatBuilding
April 21, 2025 at 4:06 AM
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𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤'𝐬 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐊𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐢 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐞; 𝐏𝐥𝐲𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐥𝐮𝐞: 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐲?
#CanoeBuilding #StitchAndGlue #KombiCanoe #BoatBuilding #DIYBoat
Frank's Floppy Kombi Canoe; Plywood Stitch and Glue: Worry?
Frank is building a Kombi Sail and Paddle Canoe from our plans. His video shows that the canoe is very floppy as stitch and glue. Worry?
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January 21, 2026 at 3:16 AM
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𝐈𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐀 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫, 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐭𝐬

#BoatBuildingTips #BoatDesign #DIYBoat #StorerBoatPlans #GoatIslandSkiff

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Tip - boat details - spacing inwale spacers right.
How do I get nice looking intervals for the inwale spacers on my boat? Photos. How many expensive clamps do I need for the job?
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July 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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𝐀 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐢𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐭
#𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐭𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 #𝐖𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 #𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐭𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬 #𝐎𝐳𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐑𝐕 #𝐃𝐈𝐘𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐭 www.storerboatplans.com/boa...
Mark Milam's gorgeous wooden Duck - an OzRacer RV sailboat
An Oz Racer built of bubinga, some great detail design and the very best fitting of a windsurfer rig to a dinghy that I have ever seen.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚

#GoatIslandSkiff #SmallReachRegatta #Sailing #DIYBoat #WoodenBoat
Record 5 Goat Island Skiffs at the Small Reach Regatta Maine
Photos! I was surprised - record for Goat Island Skiffs in one place was 4 - and at this regatta, 5 GISs. We could get three more next year?!
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September 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐎𝐈𝐋 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐈𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐋 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐲𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝. 𝐖𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐭𝐬

#WoodenBoatRestoration #OilRemoval #BoatRepair #DIYBoat #WoodworkingTips
How to remove OIL and DIESEL that has soaked into Timber or plywood. Wooden Boats
Older boats may have surfaces saturated with engine oil or diesel. This can make repairs, gluing or painting difficult.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:16 AM
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Why coarse sandpaper can actually weaken your boat’s bond
Coarse sandpaper crushes wood cells, blocking epoxy from soaking in. For the strongest bond, use finer grits (100–320) to keep these microscopic "tubes" open for the resin.
#BoatBuilding #Woodworking #StorerBoatPlans #EpoxyBonding #DIYBoat
Q&A Why using coarse sandpaper on timber or ply is a Bad Idea
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January 14, 2026 at 3:16 AM
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𝐁𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧'𝐬 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐟𝐟 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐩𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐮𝐠 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐥
#storerboatplans #lugsail #boatbuilding #diyboat #bevinskiff
Shawn Payment Turbos his Bevin's Skiff - Frankenskiff
Shawn is an experienced distance sailor and wanted to turbo his Bevin's Skiff. He has put the Really Simple Sails standard 89sq ft lug on his skiff increasing the sail area but still allowing adequate reefing to smaller than the original sail
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May 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Stop epoxy mess! Use a snap-lock bag (or pastry bag) for filleting. Mix epoxy to peanut-butter consistency, snip a corner, and pipe a perfectly controlled bead. Minimal waste, maximum control. Get clean joints every time.
#EpoxyTips #BoatBuildingHacks #DIYBoat #LessMess
Q&A - Using Snap-Lock Plastic Bags for Epoxy Filleting and Gluing - less mess, less waste
Two methodsto save hassle when building boats with epoxy. They also allow accurate and fast placement of mixed epoxy for gluing or filleting
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December 3, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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4/4 Actuellement, 15 marins bouclent leur tour du monde vers Recife après 24 000 milles. Une preuve ultime que la technologie et les budgets XXL ne sont plus des barrières pour affronter le grand large. Prochain rendez-vous : Transat 2026 ! 🏆 #Globe580 #MiniGlobeRace #CourseAuLarge #DIYBoat
ALMA Class Globe 580 – Breaking all the Rules?
Circumnavigating the globe is the unattainable dream for most sailors, while solo racing around the world is considered extreme at best and too expensive for most? That assumption has now been turned ...
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January 23, 2026 at 5:48 PM
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 Two Quick Canoes Built in a Week for Loire River Trip
 A group of international individuals built two Plywood Quick Canoes in France within
a week for a canoeing trip on the Loire River, utilizing epoxy and high-quality Gaboon plywood.
#QuickCanoe #LoireRiverAdventure #DIYBoat #PlywoodBoats
A week fast building two Quick Canoes for touring the Loire in France - Part 1
The above photo was taken on the third day of our Canoeing trip on the Loire River in France. The two black canoes didn't even exist a week ago. When I wrote the original article on Disposable Canoeing I had no idea at all what it would lead to me and ...
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September 10, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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Advent calendar day 21: Wire or side cutters. Snip cable ties and trim wires cleanly.

Tip: Keep them for metal and hard plastics only. Using side cutters on rope or other materials will dull the cutting edge much faster.

#Toolbox #SideCutters #BoatTools #BoatMaintenance #DIYBoat #Ready4Sea
Day 21 of the Ready4Sea Advent calendar toolbox. Pictured: wire cutters / side cutters / nippers.
December 20, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐬; 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲
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Tips for applying Teak Veneer Decks Using Sikaflex, 5200 etc
Teak and other timbers make great veneer decks. There are a couple of tricks with the sealant between the planks to prevent premature cracking
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December 17, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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Plywood Thickness Dictates Fiberglass Need for Oz Goose
If using 5mm ply, you must fiberglass (4oz or 6oz cloth) for stiffness. If using 6mm ply, you don't—just use tape on the edges
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#OzGooseBuild #FibreglassingTips #PlywoodBoat #BoatBuildingHacks #DIYBoat
08 Fibreglassing the Bottom of the Oz Goose Sailboat - Affordable Sailing Philippines, Sail Oz Goose
Fibreglassing is not always necessary but here is a detailed instructional video on applying glass using epoxy to an Oz Goose Sailboat hull.
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December 17, 2025 at 3:16 AM
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Want more epoxy worktime? Skip the pot! Spread your mix immediately with a squeegee or roller. This prevents heat buildup and buys you 30+ minutes. Time saved! #𝐃𝐈𝐘𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐭 #𝐄𝐩𝐨𝐱𝐲𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞
Roller, Squeegee, Or Brush to increase Epoxy Worktime.
Tips for choosing epoxy applicators for boatbuilding. Increase speed, surface smoothness, prevent excessive (and expensive) overuse of epoxy.
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December 10, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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𝐔𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐩𝐨𝐱𝐲 𝐆𝐥𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐠
#BoatBuildingHacks #EpoxyGluing #CordlessDrill #NoClampsNeeded #DIYBoat
Q&A Cordless drills to replace wood clamps and cramps in boat gluing and assembly
Battery Drills (most convenient) with a clutch and variable speed remove the need for dozens of clamps which can be a major cost.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:16 AM
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How to Save Time Boatbuilding by Precoating Plywood with Epoxy
Precoating ply saves time, flat panels prevent runs. The wet-on-tacky method means no sanding, coated and ready for assembly
#BoatbuildingHacks #EpoxyCoating #DIYBoat #WoodworkingTips #PlywoodBoat
How to Save time boatbuilding by precoating plywood with epoxy.
If ply sheets are precoated before assmbling the boat it saves lots of time. Here are some guidelines
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December 3, 2025 at 3:16 AM
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𝐓𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞?
Learn how to make these simple, DIY cartop carriers using plywood and elastic cord.
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#Boatbuilding #DIYBoat #SailingLife #PlywoodProject #BoatHacks
Cartop Spar Carriers for sail boats and Viola 14 Sailing Canoe.
These cartop spar carriers for a sailing dinghy or sailing canoe carry mast, yard or gaff and boom using the existing straps that tie the dinghy or sailing canoe to the roof. Joost made them for his Viola 14 Sailing Canoe.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:16 AM
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𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐤𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐞: 𝐀 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝟏𝟏-𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝

#EurekaCanoe #BoatBuilding #DIYBoat #LightweightBoat #WoodenCanoe
Cool Nylon String Seats in Eureka Canoe Launch - Peter McKenzie
Eureka Canoe Launching. And a nice seat method with monofilament. Family canoe by Peter McKenzie and family in Queensland Australia
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November 19, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬
#𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐭𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐫 #𝐃𝐈𝐘𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐭 #𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 #𝐖𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐭 #𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞

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Boat Trailers
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November 12, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐲𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

#𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐭𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 #𝐅𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 #𝐄𝐩𝐨𝐱𝐲𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 #𝐃𝐈𝐘𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐭 #𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐭𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞

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Fibreglassing 3, Doing bigger areas on boats and boat components
Fibreglassing techiniques for plywood boat, canoe or SUP. Problems can be avoided methodical setting up of each stage rather than rushing in.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:16 AM