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Paint On, Tape Off
Paint On, Tape Off

in which THE PAINTING IS DONE.

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boat projects, boat work, DIYNica WatersMay 5, 2022boat projects Comments
A Week's Progress in Photos
A Week's Progress in Photos

A glimpse into a week in the life in the boatyard. Progress!

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boat projects, boat workNica WatersMay 2, 2022boat projects, progress Comments
Homemade Yogurt - a few tips!
Homemade Yogurt - a few tips!

2 ingredients, 2 tools - and yogurt is YOURS for the making!

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boat cooking, cruising food, homemade food, practical tips, galleyNica WatersApril 27, 2022boat cooking, self-sufficiency Comments
One Part Two Part
One Part Two Part

Changing what paint you’ll use doesn’t sound like a lot of work. Psych!

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boat projects, hard parts of cruising, maintenanceNica WatersApril 26, 2022boat work, DIY Comments
Hull and Bulwarks Are PAINTED!
Hull and Bulwarks Are PAINTED!

A slight hiccup made a 4th coat necessary - but WOW.

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boat work, DIYNica WatersApril 23, 2022paint, beautifying your boat, big projectComment
The 10-Foot Rule
The 10-Foot Rule

Getting the finish perfect is the ideal. Making it look good from 10 feet away is the real goal.

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boat projects, practical tipsNica WatersApril 19, 2022paint, beautifying your boatComment
In Praise of the Small Boat
In Praise of the Small Boat

A boat that you can maintain yourself is a blessing and a curse. Really.

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maintenance, practical tips, ramblingNica WatersApril 16, 2022painting, boat size, small boatComment
Sandpaper 101
Sandpaper 101

There are 2 key things to know about sandpaper. Here’s a primer!

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DIY, maintenance, practical tipsNica WatersApril 12, 2022sandpaper, projectsComment
Project Boat Pitfalls
Project Boat Pitfalls

The cost of a project boat comes in more than money, and time might be the most expensive commodity there is.

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cruising advice, practical tipsNica WatersApril 8, 2022projects, boat work Comments
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