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Refinished navigation desk

Nav Station Transformation

A dedicated do-it-yourselfer gains more space and better efficiency when he redesigns the nav desk on his classic plastic.

Coating aluminum tanks to prevent corrosion

How to Refurbish Water Tanks

Looking for an alternative to replacing worn aluminum water tanks in his classic plastic, this cruiser found an easy and affordable way to refurbish them.

Marine Engines

Quieting Your Boat’s Engine

Bothered by heat and noise from the engines mounted in the bilge, a do-it-yourselfer comes up with a low-cost way to tone things down.

saildrive maintenance

Saildrive Maintenance

Saildrives are quickly replacing conventional transmissions and propeller shafts, but along with their benefits come some important maintenance considerations.

woodwork

Restoring Shine to Woodwork

Refurbishing the tired floorboards of a classic-plastic cruiser is a time-consuming, painstaking task, but also one that’s well worth the effort.

spring cleaning

Detailing Your Deck

With an afternoon and a few supplies, you can take off a winter’s worth of grime, and get your boat’s deck and gear ready for the sailing season.

gelcoat

Restoring Your Gelcoat

If your gelcoat has lost its luster or has a few scratches and dings, most do-it-yourselfers can restore the gleam with the right products and elbow grease.

Refinished navigation desk

Nav Station Transformation

A dedicated do-it-yourselfer gains more space and better efficiency when he redesigns the nav desk on his classic plastic.

Coating aluminum tanks to prevent corrosion

How to Refurbish Water Tanks

Looking for an alternative to replacing worn aluminum water tanks in his classic plastic, this cruiser found an easy and affordable way to refurbish them.

Marine Engines

Quieting Your Boat’s Engine

Bothered by heat and noise from the engines mounted in the bilge, a do-it-yourselfer comes up with a low-cost way to tone things down.

saildrive maintenance

Saildrive Maintenance

Saildrives are quickly replacing conventional transmissions and propeller shafts, but along with their benefits come some important maintenance considerations.

woodwork

Restoring Shine to Woodwork

Refurbishing the tired floorboards of a classic-plastic cruiser is a time-consuming, painstaking task, but also one that’s well worth the effort.

spring cleaning

Detailing Your Deck

With an afternoon and a few supplies, you can take off a winter’s worth of grime, and get your boat’s deck and gear ready for the sailing season.

gelcoat

Restoring Your Gelcoat

If your gelcoat has lost its luster or has a few scratches and dings, most do-it-yourselfers can restore the gleam with the right products and elbow grease.

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