‘Quick’ BXS Square water heater/calorifier long term review
Very pleased with how well the Quick BXS fits in the engine room but soon to be disappointed with it as it started leaking. Like most things one buys for…
Shore power lead with style
It’s all very well having a brightly coloured plastic shore power lead for your boat but it doesn’t look very nice and the plastic gets dirty and marks the boat.…
Marking perfect chamfers
Here’s a great little bit of kit that should be in any self respecting ship wright’s tool bag. It’s for marking chamfers. They are easy to make and can be…
A red exhaust situation
Many Rivas have the insides of the exhaust outlets painted red. Many years ago I was lucky enough to get to play with a Riva Aquarama. This is the Rolls…
Z Vise portable Vise review
The Z Vise mounted upside down on the bench. Rather than bore you with words, I suggest you watch the following video to really see what the Z Vise is…
How to Bend Wood
Over 30 strips of 2.5mm in place on the jig. This is just a dry run to check that every thing is ok. There are many ways to bend wood…
Cutting down kitchen taps
The original long reach tap on the bottom and the cut down version above. Not the easiest job in the world but if you’re after a short reach tap for…
Folding boat towed by folding bicycle
The Fliptail 7 towed behind a Brompton folding bike Maybe it’s because I live on a boat that the idea of things that reduce in size for easy storage appeal.…
Woodenwidget launch the Fliptail 7
The Woodenwidget Fliptail folding dinghy. Available in 6 and 7 foot versions. Looking for a small and light yet competent and stable little dinghy for your yacht? Or a easy…
Colorfly C4 review
Walnut wood back with very intricate engraving. Leica M9, Visoflex III and Elmar 50mm lens. When I was a kid if you wanted a Hifi sound you had to have…