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Wooden Boat Restoration: A Detailed Guide for Beginners

Wooden boats are cherished for their classic beauty and timeless charm, but they require careful maintenance and restoration to keep them...

Boat Fiberglass and Gelcoat Repair Guide

Fiberglass boats are known for their durability, lightweight structure, and ease of maintenance, making them a popular choice among boat...

Essential Tips for Boat Restoration: A Beginner's Guide

Restoring an older boat can be a fulfilling project, allowing you to give new life to a vessel that may have seen better days. Whether...

Introduction to Boat Restoration and Building

Boats have long been a symbol of adventure, freedom, and a connection to nature. Whether you're exploring calm lakes, sailing across...

The Comprehensive Guide to Yacht Rigging Terminals

Every sailboat relies on rigging terminals. These are like the connectors that hold everything together, from the sails to the mast....

Beginner’s Guide to Sailing

Sailing is a fun and exciting hobby that offers a unique way to explore the water, feel the wind, and connect with nature. Whether you...

Essential Sailboat Maintenance: Your Rigging in Top Shape

Keeping your sailboat's rig in good shape is important. This means checking it on regular basis and fixing any problems you find. Look...

How to Transport a Yacht Mast: The Step-by-Step Guide

Transporting a yacht mast involves more than simply moving an object, it's about ensuring the structural integrity and aesthetic quality...

Selma Expedition - Rigging For The Antarctic

When it comes to high latitude yachts we are proud to exclusively look after Selma Expeditions Rigging for years. From regular...

Carbon AERORIGS® Full Rebuild on 60' KM Yachtbuilders Bestevaer

Free-standing and self rotating carbon fibre rig that seen 10s of thousands of miles of sailing is getting serious rebuild at First...

Spirit 56 - The 007 Looks Require New Mast Paint Job

This amazing Spirit 56 arrives from Italy to FS Southampton base for her Nordic Aluminium mast and carbon boom refurbishment with AWLgrip...