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as most of you know, I suffered quite a serious facial injury a few months ago. Recovery is going as well as can be expected. the numbness on the left side of the face is about 99% gone and the incision inside the upper lip is just now becoming painful. even though the damage was to the left...

when it comes to all the questions of - How can I carry my boat in my truck that is too long ?? well - ya'll need to think more outside of the box !!! .

to our fellow Veterans here in Tin Boats, THANK YOU for your service !!! and if you see a Veteran, not just this weekend, but in every day life, stop for just a moment and thank them for their service !!! Johnny - US Navy, 21 years, Retired .

well, since I can't get out due to my recent "health issues", my wife went to her favorite fishing spot at the Jetties for some saltwater angling........ there are two piers and the North one has a webcam pointing over to the South Jetty so I can keep track of her on line on the South Jetty (spy...

now that the smoke has cleared and Hurricane Irma has passed, it is time I get caught up with you . . . . . On Sept. 3rd, I was cutting a piece of cherry wood on my table saw. about 2"x2"x6". not big wood, but heavy. I don't know what happened, but, it somehow got caught on the saw blade...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UWofwp0FV8 saw this on the news last night..... 10 people thrown from the boat. alcohol may have been involved. THIS is why we all need to be responsible safe boaters !! .

I have been making these little morsels for decades and finally got around to putting it on paper..... my wife often prepares some of her Asian Cuisine for me so today it was my turn to treat her with some good old fashioned Southern Stuffed Shrimp. there are literally thousands of different...

https://streams-a.revvel-static.io/2DXH1yLC6t7/mp4-360-500K-3IFyfsOgxVN.mp4?3Hx1x67hROXXUCW6MRdQJe9qtV9cF9eFcMTvG8bRzuYU-QvEEFhs6jjQ4AJuk2deyk_tTmfOC4MdlnJ87o2EwD4v2Mu3bhXOk3SKY1_UtWziUp7opNY6oPa1Ntq5UkI0l3ZD__bsDTzjydZlOxhx8-ZbiKGZ-DpmcvjXydg9uVaZIqERvqOrIyEteZCovQcC yep - it happens all the...

I have been in the arts and construction trade for decades. When working with tight tolerances, we must make a pattern or template to ensure the final product is cut correctly the first time. even minor mistakes can be extremely costly. In time and money. so to explain how to make a "Lattice...

. . This a report from the Antique Outboard Motor Club (https://www.aomci.org) that had a wet meet on Lake Alfred, Florida a few weeks ago. a small gathering of antique and vintage outboard and boating enthusiasts. During the boating adventures, a Piper Cub float plane landed on the lake not far...

Please pause for a moment to :USA1: remember :USA1: those that have fallen so that we may enjoy a safe and FREE weekend to gather with friends, family and loved ones for burgers, dogs and ribs. Wishing everyone a SAFE weekend !!!! on the waterways - on the highways - and in the air !!! In...

I have talked with a couple of the Fish and Wildlife officers in my area about the dramatic change in our largemouth bass regs this year...... they said the smaller sizes are overpopulated and the larger ones are showing less numbers. so this year, there is no minimum length and you can only...

Ran across this post on the WoodenBoat forum from a few years back. The poster was looking for ways to repair this issue on his newly built wood boat. It is Hydroteck BS-1088 Marine Plywood...... the best on the market. He says: "the whole pile of plywood looked great, not a void in any of the...

- another hot topic here on TinBoats - I just removed the transom material from the stern of my Crestliner. it is not wood..... it is made it out of 3/4" solid oriented strand fiberglass foam material used in military applications that I came across years ago..... anyhoo - I fabricated the...

Growing up, we hear and see the term "Marine Grade" a lot. If we don't come from a boating family or marine environment, all we know about boats and boat products is what we read or hear about in the boating circles that we are exposed to - without any real life experiences or practical...

I just received my new book from Amazon, “BRIGHT WORK - The Art of Finishing Wood” by Rebecca J. Whitman and found this little bit of new information that may be of interest for those that like to expand their knowledge in the boating world. Mineral spirits has been the popular thinner for...

I have used several brands of Spar Varnish over the years. with the ever encroaching EPA regulations, some products are suffering with their formula to still provide the "Back in the Day" quality. The last time I used Old Masters Marine Spar Varnish was about 10-15 years ago. it was top notch...

https://fox6now.com/2017/03/03/gator-strolls-across-florida-golf-course-with-massive-fish/ Just goes to show you - #1 - Man is not at the top of the food chain !! #2 - there are some BIG fish in small ponds in FLORIDA !! (it is a tall video - so you must watch the top portion) .

awhile back, a member asked if you mix aluminum powder with epoxy - could you fill a dent in a polished aluminum boat or gas tank and polish it to match the surface to which it is applied. . . . . . - no - it reminds me of the Aluminum Epoxy or Paste in the automotive stores. it is gray...

well - first of all, I applaud you guys that go the extra mile in a total strip down and repaint of your boats !!! I am currently removing a few loose layers of assorted paint types from my boat with an assortment of tools and gadgets. This is a short video to evaluate the tools used. The 3M...