Archive for March, 2006

Boat Construction Update 4 - Boatyard and Bottoms

Sunday, March 5th, 2006

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If you stick something in the sea water it does not take too long for it to be covered in furry green marine growth.  To reduce the growth special paint is applied to the bottom of boats. Of course you need to take the boat out of the water to do this, and I got to take some pictures before the bottom painting. It was certainly interesting and educational to see the boat out of water. (more…)