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Ignite Your Passion for High-Powered Rocketry: TotalBoat Teams Up with Xyla Foxlin for the Miss Fire Rocket Kit
At TotalBoat, we’re all about empowering makers to create extraordinary things, whether that’s a hand-carved wooden masterpiece, a perfectly polished boat, or a rocket that soars high into the stratosphere. That’s why we couldn’t be more thrilled to announce our...
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Upside Down...Boat?
Once again, Paul Jackman from Jackman Works demonstrates his amazing woodworking skills in the creation of an upside down boat! AKA, a teardrop camper. In this week’s video Paul deviates...
Read moreThe WoodenBoat Show 2023
Fellow boating enthusiasts, it’s that time of the year! If you're a passionate New Englander looking for the ultimate wooden boat extravaganza, mark your calendars for the highly anticipated...
Read moreGet Ready to Splash: Acorn to Arabella Launches Tomorrow
The culmination of an extraordinary endeavor is finally upon us as Acorn to Arabella prepares for its long-awaited splash day, tomorrow, June 17, 2023, at Mattapoisett's Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett,...
Read moreBob Emser Transforms Victoria with a Removable Sole
In today’s featured video, we embark on a visual journey as Bob Emser, from The Art of Boat Building, meticulously brings Victoria's interior to life by finishing the fiberglass, fairing...
Read moreCountdown to Launch: First Coats of Paint on Arabella’s Hull
With their launch date rapidly approaching, the Acorn to Arabella crew pulls out all the stops to ensure every aspect of the boat is ready for the big day. In...
Read moreBoatworks Today Masters Overhead Fiberglassing Applications
We are excited to be back in the boat shop with the master of boat restoration, Andy Miller of the popular YouTube Channel, BoatworksToday. In today’s featured video, Andy takes...
Read moreBoat Painting and Varnishing Tips with Bob Emser
In today’s featured video, Bob Emser of The Art of Boat Building takes us on a journey through the final steps of creating an exceptional finish on Victoria’s hull. From the...
Read morePeter Sripol: From Aerospace Engineer to Lobster Boat Refitter
Meet Peter Sripol, the renowned YouTuber who has captivated audiences with his infectious enthusiasm and incredible do-it-yourself projects. With a background in aerospace engineering, Peter brings a unique blend of...
Read moreBob Emser Fiberglasses Arabella's Tender
We are back in the shop with Bob Emser from The Art of Boat Building as he continues the build of Victoria, a 9” tender for her mother ship, Arabella. ...
Read moreBottom Painting with Calico Skies Sailing
Bill and Grace from YouTube channel, Calico Skies Sailing, have been hauled out at Cabrales Boat Yard in Penasco, Mexico for a mini refit. In today’s featured video, we get...
Read moreTurning 100-Year-Old Wood Into A Rice Lake Skiff with Jimmy Diresta
If you're a fan of woodworking and boat building, you've probably heard of Jimmy Diresta, the master craftsman behind the popular YouTube channel of the same name, jimmydiresta. In his...
Read moreMagical Makeover: Fiberglassing the Deck on Magic Carpet II
We are back in the boat house with Aladino and Maya from Sailing Magic Carpet. In today’s video, they take on a crucial task in their refit process: fiberglassing the...
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