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Wooden Boat Restoration

Rebuilding Ol' 1619: Scrape, Scrape & Scrape

Detailed technical article on the comprehensive restoration of a wooden Thistle hull, covering removal of outwales and gratings, the use of various epoxy and finishing techniques, and step-by-step procedures for woodworking and refinishing.

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  • boat building
  • restoration
  • 1619
  • woodworking
  • maintenance