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Wooden Boat Restoration

Full-Season Bottom Finish

A technical article discussing methods for maintaining and finishing boat bottoms throughout the sailing season. The author explains their experience with various antifouling paints and bottom preparation techniques, including scraping, sanding, and application of Vinylon coating.

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  • boat maintenance
  • bottom finish
  • antifouling paint
  • Vinylon
  • boat care