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5 Funny Boat Launches (And What You Can Learn From Them)

April 3, 2012
5 Funny Boat Launches (And What You Can Learn From Them)

A Guest Post from Ashlee McCullen of ApronAddicts.com: One of the hardest techniques for new boat owners to master just happens to be the most important: The boat launch. If you’re new to boating, be sure to thoroughly understand the techniques you’ll be using to get your vessel out of a trailer and into the water....
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There’s an Idea Here… Somewhere

March 21, 2012
There’s an Idea Here… Somewhere

For a houseboat, we mean! Torqeedo Cruise 4.0 being tested on a new Grainger Design electric power trimaran built by Noosa Marine. This is the first test before finishing and painting. For more information see www.graingerdesigns.com.au www.torqeedoaustralia.com and www.noosamarine.com.au Bryan LoweThe author of this post is also the editor of ShantyboatLiving.com. He has built...
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Tom Sawyer Does Germany

March 20, 2012
Tom Sawyer Does Germany

Translation robot says: Imagine it is summer. You sit on a raft, straw in mouth, straw hat on his head. You can dangle your left foot in the cool water, with the right foot to hold a fishing rod in between the toes. You feel like Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. A feeling of...
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Another German Houseboat Idea

March 19, 2012
Another German Houseboat Idea

Europe seems to been in the midst of a craze for pontoon houseboats, and some of them have great ideas. On this next one, the Audiotrack has been ruled illegal, so it has been removed by the musc police.   Length / width 9.85 m / 3.50 m Height above waterline / interior height...
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German Pontoon Boat

March 18, 2012
German Pontoon Boat

They say: The bungalow boat is the best combination of holiday home and travel trailer. A plus for water sports and an easier entry into the water. This is a floating house for inland areas. It offers plenty of room for 4 people. Start your trip in the midst of one of the most...
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French Inspiration

March 16, 2012
French Inspiration

  As shared in our forum by VictorVector:   Bryan LoweThe author of this post is also the editor of ShantyboatLiving.com. He has built several boats including the Escargot pictured at left. Note: Join in the shantyboat community discussion. Leave your comments, questions and thoughts below. You can also join in the discussoin on...
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Boat Ideas

March 15, 2012
Boat Ideas

Houseboat inspiration from a Youtube clip. Bryan LoweThe author of this post is also the editor of ShantyboatLiving.com. He has built several boats including the Escargot pictured at left. Note: Join in the shantyboat community discussion. Leave your comments, questions and thoughts below. You can also join in the discussoin on the Shantyboat forum...
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Video: Old Boat Eye Candy

March 14, 2012
Video:  Old Boat Eye Candy

Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival from chris schaefer on Vimeo. Bryan LoweThe author of this post is also the editor of ShantyboatLiving.com. He has built several boats including the Escargot pictured at left. Note: Join in the shantyboat community discussion. Leave your comments, questions and thoughts below. You can also join in the discussoin...
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6 Month Sailboat Liveaboard

March 13, 2012
6 Month Sailboat Liveaboard

This week I am featuring some videos about living aboard sailboats.  While the sailboats featured are FAR from frugal living, the ideas are still true. Video says:  Two semi-adults and a dog head to sea in a small craft. This is a highlight reel from a six month cruise along the Maine Coast summer 2009....
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Today’s ShantyboatLiving.com Podcast

February 25, 2012

Feb 25, 2012 9:46 AM – shantyboat Living Podcast   May require Quicktime.  In testing phase.

Bryan Lowe

The author of this post is also the editor of ShantyboatLiving.com. He has built several boats including the Escargot pictured at left. Note: Join in the shantyboat community discussion. Leave your comments, questions and thoughts below. You can also join in the discussoin on the Shantyboat forum HERE. Submit YOUR stories about any aspect of shantyboating HERE. Interested in the new Mitsubishi Miev?



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