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Wooden Boat Restoration

Save Your Thistle from Rot

Comprehensive DIY guide for weatherproofing a Thistle using a travel cover and a custom framework with ABS pipe, wood stringers, and plastic sheeting to protect exposed wood during winter storage without lowering the mast.

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  • boat maintenance
  • weatherproofing
  • storage
  • DIY
  • wood protection
  • John Gordon