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Safe Gybes and Fast Gybes, Online Sailing Lesson
Safe Gybes and Fast Gybes, Online Sailing Lesson
Gybes are more difficult than they need to be for many dinghy sailors. Here are two styles particularly suitable for unstayed rigs, but will also assist more conventional rigged boats
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November 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Safe Gybes and Fast Gybes, Online Sailing Lesson
How to Save time boatbuilding by precoating plywood with epoxy.
How to Save time boatbuilding by precoating plywood with epoxy.
If ply sheets are precoated before assmbling the boat it saves lots of time. Here are some guidelines
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November 5, 2025 at 10:34 PM
How to Save time boatbuilding by precoating plywood with epoxy.
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐎𝐈𝐋 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐈𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐋 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐲𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝. 𝐖𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐭𝐬
#WoodenBoatRestoration #OilRemoval #BoatRepair #DIYBoat #WoodworkingTips
#WoodenBoatRestoration #OilRemoval #BoatRepair #DIYBoat #WoodworkingTips
How to remove OIL and DIESEL that has soaked into Timber or plywood. Wooden Boats
Older boats may have surfaces saturated with engine oil or diesel. This can make repairs, gluing or painting difficult.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:16 AM
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐎𝐈𝐋 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐈𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐋 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐲𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝. 𝐖𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐭𝐬
#WoodenBoatRestoration #OilRemoval #BoatRepair #DIYBoat #WoodworkingTips
#WoodenBoatRestoration #OilRemoval #BoatRepair #DIYBoat #WoodworkingTips
Improved upwind sailing.
Improved upwind sailing.
Big increase in upwind sailing performance and an easier way to teach beginners to sail upwind in medium to strong conditions
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October 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Improved upwind sailing.
𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭-𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩-𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐊𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐤𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐟 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐬
#StripBuiltBoats #CanoeBuilding #KayakBuilding #DIYBoat #PaddleSports
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#StripBuiltBoats #CanoeBuilding #KayakBuilding #DIYBoat #PaddleSports
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FAQ - Building a strip canoe or kayak that can handle some impact in the surf or with rocks. Cedar Paulownia
IMPACT! How hard is your boat going to hit something. For most of us it won't be very hard at all. So it is better to save weight. For expeditioners they may require a lot more from their boats. What are the strategies one can think about?
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October 29, 2025 at 9:34 PM
𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭-𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩-𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐊𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐤𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐟 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐬
#StripBuiltBoats #CanoeBuilding #KayakBuilding #DIYBoat #PaddleSports
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#StripBuiltBoats #CanoeBuilding #KayakBuilding #DIYBoat #PaddleSports
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𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐚 𝟏𝟒 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝.
There are at least two Viola 14 sailing canoes on the way, here are some update photos before the plywood decks go on Steve's boat. #Violasailingcanoe #canoe #sailingcanoe #storerboatplans #boatbuilding
There are at least two Viola 14 sailing canoes on the way, here are some update photos before the plywood decks go on Steve's boat. #Violasailingcanoe #canoe #sailingcanoe #storerboatplans #boatbuilding
Another Viola 14 Sailing Canoe Build
There are at least two Viola 14 sailing canoes on the way, here are some update photos before the plywood decks go on Steve's boat.
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October 29, 2025 at 2:16 AM
𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐚 𝟏𝟒 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝.
There are at least two Viola 14 sailing canoes on the way, here are some update photos before the plywood decks go on Steve's boat. #Violasailingcanoe #canoe #sailingcanoe #storerboatplans #boatbuilding
There are at least two Viola 14 sailing canoes on the way, here are some update photos before the plywood decks go on Steve's boat. #Violasailingcanoe #canoe #sailingcanoe #storerboatplans #boatbuilding
We sent a set of sails to South Australia for a Cherry 16 owned by Geoff Worsley
The Cherry designed by Pelin is a small light dinghy style trailer Sailer with a cabin. Sit well forward when sailing! Mainsail was fitted with slugs for easy raising, reefing and lowering.
#ordersail #worldwide
The Cherry designed by Pelin is a small light dinghy style trailer Sailer with a cabin. Sit well forward when sailing! Mainsail was fitted with slugs for easy raising, reefing and lowering.
#ordersail #worldwide
October 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
We sent a set of sails to South Australia for a Cherry 16 owned by Geoff Worsley
The Cherry designed by Pelin is a small light dinghy style trailer Sailer with a cabin. Sit well forward when sailing! Mainsail was fitted with slugs for easy raising, reefing and lowering.
#ordersail #worldwide
The Cherry designed by Pelin is a small light dinghy style trailer Sailer with a cabin. Sit well forward when sailing! Mainsail was fitted with slugs for easy raising, reefing and lowering.
#ordersail #worldwide
Basics of sailing upwind well - Free Online Sailing Lesson
#SailingSpeed #LugSailing #SailingTechnique #DinghySailingTips #UpwindSailing
#SailingSpeed #LugSailing #SailingTechnique #DinghySailingTips #UpwindSailing
Basics of sailing upwind well - Free Online Sailing Lesson
Tutorial on sailing upwind without all the fuss and terminology of normal sailing books. it can be much easier than most books suggest. Even better this will show you how to sail fast and efficiently in moderate winds.
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October 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Basics of sailing upwind well - Free Online Sailing Lesson
#SailingSpeed #LugSailing #SailingTechnique #DinghySailingTips #UpwindSailing
#SailingSpeed #LugSailing #SailingTechnique #DinghySailingTips #UpwindSailing
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐩 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞
How to improve a cheap mass produced paddle
Save money by reshaping or tuning cheaper paddles to remove weight and improve in water handling, Improve cost vs effectiveness.
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October 22, 2025 at 9:34 PM
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐩 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞
𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐩 𝐇𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟏𝟎 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
The bit that many forget is just as important as setting sails correctly.
#SailingSpeed #LugSailing #SailingTechnique #DinghySailingTips #UpwindSailing
The bit that many forget is just as important as setting sails correctly.
#SailingSpeed #LugSailing #SailingTechnique #DinghySailingTips #UpwindSailing
Cheap Hack for 10 percent more upwind Sailboat Performance
Cheap Hack - improve Sailboat Upwind Performance by 10% - improve the centreboard or leeboard for speed and much easier and safer handling.
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October 22, 2025 at 2:16 AM
𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐩 𝐇𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟏𝟎 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
The bit that many forget is just as important as setting sails correctly.
#SailingSpeed #LugSailing #SailingTechnique #DinghySailingTips #UpwindSailing
The bit that many forget is just as important as setting sails correctly.
#SailingSpeed #LugSailing #SailingTechnique #DinghySailingTips #UpwindSailing
Setting up leg of mutton with sprit boom rig for OzRacer Dinghy
Setting up leg of mutton with sprit boom rig for OzRacer Dinghy
Slideshow of Rigging details for Original Oz Racers with Sprit boom leg of mutton rig - step by step photos for rigging sprit boom sailboat
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October 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Setting up leg of mutton with sprit boom rig for OzRacer Dinghy
WIKI setup and tuning Lug Rigs, Spar bends and weights, Sail controls and More
WIKI setup and tuning Lug Rigs, Spar bends and weights, Sail controls and More
Spar weights and stiffnesses for the Goat Island Skiff. Spar Diameter, wood type and density. Weights for hulls using paulownia or cedar.
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October 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
WIKI setup and tuning Lug Rigs, Spar bends and weights, Sail controls and More
Videos Handling Waves in Strong wind upwind Oz Goose and depowering lug rigs.
Videos Handling Waves in Strong wind upwind Oz Goose and depowering lug rigs.
Videos of trying to find the right speed and trim for best speed upwind in the Oz Goose - also a graphic example of depowering a lug by reducing the downhaul tension and what that looks like.
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October 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Videos Handling Waves in Strong wind upwind Oz Goose and depowering lug rigs.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐃𝟒𝟏 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧: Where features to make the boat more safe ... made it less so.
#BoatSafety #SailingLessons #CapsizeRecovery #BoatDesign #MarineSafety
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#BoatSafety #SailingLessons #CapsizeRecovery #BoatDesign #MarineSafety
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October 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐃𝟒𝟏 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧: Where features to make the boat more safe ... made it less so.
#BoatSafety #SailingLessons #CapsizeRecovery #BoatDesign #MarineSafety
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#BoatSafety #SailingLessons #CapsizeRecovery #BoatDesign #MarineSafety
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Detailed Lug Rig setup and rigging method for Viola 14 Sailing Canoe.
Detailed Lug Rig setup and rigging method for Viola 14 Sailing Canoe.
Joost Engelen has provided another useful file for setting up the lug rig on the Viola 14 canoe. Setting up the spars, sails and fittings.
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October 15, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Detailed Lug Rig setup and rigging method for Viola 14 Sailing Canoe.
Setting up a recovery line to right a leeboard OzRacer or OzGoose sailboat
Setting up a recovery line to right a leeboard OzRacer or OzGoose sailboat
A problem with a single leeboard is after a capsize there is a 50% chance of it being out of reach. Here is a method of setting up a rope to help right PDRacers and OzRacers when the leeboard is out of reach. The nice thing about the OZ series is that ...
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October 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Setting up a recovery line to right a leeboard OzRacer or OzGoose sailboat
𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐚 𝟏𝟒 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐞; 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
Jenő found the Viola 14 a portable, high-performing, and responsive sailing canoe.
#Viola14 #SailingCanoe #Hungary #Boatbuilding #Canoeing
Jenő found the Viola 14 a portable, high-performing, and responsive sailing canoe.
#Viola14 #SailingCanoe #Hungary #Boatbuilding #Canoeing
Review of Viola 14 Canoe from Hungary
Experience and review of the Viola 14 sailing canoe homebuilt in plywood - the second and the third boats were built in Hungary.
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October 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐚 𝟏𝟒 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐞; 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
Jenő found the Viola 14 a portable, high-performing, and responsive sailing canoe.
#Viola14 #SailingCanoe #Hungary #Boatbuilding #Canoeing
Jenő found the Viola 14 a portable, high-performing, and responsive sailing canoe.
#Viola14 #SailingCanoe #Hungary #Boatbuilding #Canoeing
Building a Light Performance Sailing Canoe isn't Difficult
Building a Light Performance Sailing Canoe isn't Difficult
Assembly of the beautiful BETH Sailing Canoe. Photos of all the major stages.
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October 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Building a Light Performance Sailing Canoe isn't Difficult
Tacking, Turning Around - Free Online Sailing Lesson
#SailingSpeed #LugSailing #SailingTechnique #DinghySailingTips #UpwindSailing
#SailingSpeed #LugSailing #SailingTechnique #DinghySailingTips #UpwindSailing
Tacking, Turning Around - Free Online Sailing Lesson
Tacking and Gybing can be simplified by prioritising the right parts. Delay swapping hands until the boat is going again for smooth boat handling
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October 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Tacking, Turning Around - Free Online Sailing Lesson
#SailingSpeed #LugSailing #SailingTechnique #DinghySailingTips #UpwindSailing
#SailingSpeed #LugSailing #SailingTechnique #DinghySailingTips #UpwindSailing
How We Modernized a Fenwick Williams Catboat
We partnered with Duck Flat Wooden Boats to update a classic catboat. Instead of traditional ribs, we used a simpler, stronger cedar strip planking method. This creates a monocoque hull that's great for trailering and storage.
#BoatBuilding #WoodenBoat
We partnered with Duck Flat Wooden Boats to update a classic catboat. Instead of traditional ribs, we used a simpler, stronger cedar strip planking method. This creates a monocoque hull that's great for trailering and storage.
#BoatBuilding #WoodenBoat
How we Strip Planked a Fenwick Williams Catboat
A Fenwick Williams catboat carefully reinterpreted in Cedar Strip. Includes cleaner structure, optimised foils and a tabernacle rig that allows raising of the mast by one person. Built by David Wilson at Duck Flat Wooden Boats in Adelaide.
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October 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
How We Modernized a Fenwick Williams Catboat
We partnered with Duck Flat Wooden Boats to update a classic catboat. Instead of traditional ribs, we used a simpler, stronger cedar strip planking method. This creates a monocoque hull that's great for trailering and storage.
#BoatBuilding #WoodenBoat
We partnered with Duck Flat Wooden Boats to update a classic catboat. Instead of traditional ribs, we used a simpler, stronger cedar strip planking method. This creates a monocoque hull that's great for trailering and storage.
#BoatBuilding #WoodenBoat
Electric Trolling Motor Enhances Light Cargo Canoe Design
Build a lightweight (65lbs) cargo canoe designed for electric trolling motors! Achieve 5-7 mph with great battery range. Plans available now.
#ElectricCanoe #DIYBoatBuilding #Storerboatplans #PlywoodCanoe #BoatPlans
Build a lightweight (65lbs) cargo canoe designed for electric trolling motors! Achieve 5-7 mph with great battery range. Plans available now.
#ElectricCanoe #DIYBoatBuilding #Storerboatplans #PlywoodCanoe #BoatPlans
Quick Canoe Electric Plan, Light, power canoe for trolling motor
Quick Canoe electric is a plywood cargo canoe specifically for an electric trolling motor. 5 to 6mph from a 34lb thrust Minn Kota. This is a purpose designed low power electric canoe for daytrips and fishing. The plans are $30 and many will be able to ...
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October 8, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Electric Trolling Motor Enhances Light Cargo Canoe Design
Build a lightweight (65lbs) cargo canoe designed for electric trolling motors! Achieve 5-7 mph with great battery range. Plans available now.
#ElectricCanoe #DIYBoatBuilding #Storerboatplans #PlywoodCanoe #BoatPlans
Build a lightweight (65lbs) cargo canoe designed for electric trolling motors! Achieve 5-7 mph with great battery range. Plans available now.
#ElectricCanoe #DIYBoatBuilding #Storerboatplans #PlywoodCanoe #BoatPlans
TC35 Lightweight Liveaboard Riverboat Canal Boat
TC35 Lightweight Liveaboard Riverboat Canal Boat
Simple potential live aboard boat for lakes and rivers. Plywood from plan using prefabrication method. Covers ground fast and quietly with modest 15 - 30hp.
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October 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
TC35 Lightweight Liveaboard Riverboat Canal Boat
Another Viola 14 Sailing Canoe Build
Another Viola 14 Sailing Canoe Build
There are at least two Viola 14 sailing canoes on the way, here are some update photos before the plywood decks go on Steve's boat.
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October 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Another Viola 14 Sailing Canoe Build
𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬: 𝐀 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟎 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧t
#storeboatplans #sailmaker #texas200 #SailingAdventures #StorerQuick
#storeboatplans #sailmaker #texas200 #SailingAdventures #StorerQuick
Two Really Simple Lugsails Finish a Difficult Texas 200 2023
This year's (2023) Texas 200 was a tough event with half the fleet pulling out. Two outrigger canoes finished the event using our sails. The post Two Really Simple Lugsails Finish a Difficult Texas 200 2023 appeared first on Really Simple Sails.
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October 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬: 𝐀 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟎 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧t
#storeboatplans #sailmaker #texas200 #SailingAdventures #StorerQuick
#storeboatplans #sailmaker #texas200 #SailingAdventures #StorerQuick
Build a Triple Canoe Storage Boat Rack for Kayaks and SUPs
Build a Triple Canoe Storage Boat Rack for Kayaks and SUPs
I make a triple canoe rack for my garage - see how. Canoe Storage is always a problem so I designed and built a boat rack against the wall saving space.
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October 3, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Build a Triple Canoe Storage Boat Rack for Kayaks and SUPs