Tagged: refurbish
Simple Pleasures
Recently, a friend loaned me a dinghy that had not seen the water in over 10 years. During that time, the homely, but solid, little white fiberglass pram had been “stored” outside in a corner of the driveway and it looked pretty shabby. Now, my introduction into the boating world years ago involved more than a few shabby boats so I felt comfortable I could handle this one. Last night I attacked the situation with Lestoil, a heavy-duty scrub brush, and some powerful hose action. Surprisingly, the years of filth stripped away fairly easily, leaving behind a clean, if not [...]
Smart Boating 66 – Engine Rebuild/Repower – Part 2
This show, part of a two program series, highlights the tradeoffs of the various approaches to refreshing a powerboat's main engine.
Smart Boating 58 – Project Boat – 2
This show, part two of a two part series, sheds light on the various processes and costs involved in project boats.
Smart Boating 57 – Project Boat – 1
This show, part one of a two part series, sheds light on the various points to consider regarding project boats.