In this segment of the Boston Whaler restoration I will take you through the process of installing the rub rail. If you have heard these rub rails are difficult to install, you would be correct! They are however within reach of most do it your selfers. What You’ll Need Two drills, one with a drill […]
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Introduction Let me start off by saying that I ordered the mahogany wood classic Boston Whaler interior from Bob Latourelle. in Massachusetts. Bob does great work and for the price it is a great deal. In this article we will take you through the process of installing the super sport wooden mahogany interior. On a
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If you’re thinking about signing up for your first craft show, then do it! Shows are a great way to get your company some exposure, present your products in person, and persuade people to buy your creations. While the whole process can be intimidating — especially if you’ve never done it before — you can
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The AR 15 is one of the most prevalent rifles in the U.S.A. There are a number of different variants of the AR rifle. The most common variants are the AR-10 (.308) and the AR-9. There are pistol variations as well, typically in the 9mm or 40 S&W calibers. One thing they all have in
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If you’re on the fence about a renovation on your house before putting it up for sale, you shouldn’t be. While these projects will require time and money, they’re valuable investments in getting your home sold quickly. The right renovation projects may even give you a well-needed boost in property value. Looking for expert DIY
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In this part of the restoration, we will be going over restoring the Boston Whaler boat trailer. The trailer that came with my Boston whaler didn’t quite meet my expectations, partially due to the age of the some of the components. On this particular boat trailer, we will be replacing the Rollers, adding side bunks
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Recently, my Cannon gun safe electronic lock failed. I initially tried a new battery. But, much to my horror, that didn’t fix the problem! Although annoying, since I could not get into the safe, I wasn’t overly concerned. Cannon has a lifetime warranty on all of their safes. I called the Cannon customer support line
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I’ll be priming and finishing the hull in part 14 of this classic Boston Whaler 13 restoration. To get this hull to a perfect finish, I’ll be using TotalBoat two part epoxy barrier coat and Interlux perfection. Interlux is a two part polyurethane boat paint with a high reputation. Of course, there will be a
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The next step in restoring this Boston Whaler 13 is going to be fairing and prepping the hull for it’s final paint. Fairing is the process of creating a smooth surface in preparation for applying epoxy primer and final painting. The objective is to have the surface free of dips or bumps. I’ll be using
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Hull Fiberglass Repair In this article I’ll cover a hull restoration . This involves a major hull fiberglass repair. I fixed the normal gelcoat and small fiberglass damage you would expect on an old Boston Whaler. But, I also found that the large chine on the port side had been compromised. Surprisingly, it was completely
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