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Marine Supplies, Boat Building Supplies

Rawsthorne: Film Music $10.35 All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed….

DampRid FG50T Hi-Capacity Moisture Absorber, 4-Pound Tub $9.99 …

3M 9089NA Drywall Sanding Screen, 4 3/16in x 11 1/4 in, 2-Sheet Fine-Grit $2.36 2 Pack, 4-3/8″ x 11″, Fine, Waterproof Silicon Carbide, Drywall Sanding Screen, Used For Sanding Drywall Joints & Patching Compounds & Plaster To A Fine Finish, Can Also Be Used On Wood, Metal, Plastic & Painted Surfaces, Fits Pole Sanders & Sanding Block…

Suncast DB9750 Extended Deck Box / Seat $120.00 Suncast 129 – gallon Ultra – Large Storage Bench eliminates a backyard eyesore! Chair cushions, garden tools or pool accessories… this Storage Bench’s LARGE capacity is the solution for storing all of your summer supplies! Its tough, durable plastic resin construction and “stay-dry” design is ideal for packing away your patio furniture cushions when storms come though. You’ll find the removable …

Building a Strip Canoe: Full-Sized Plans and Instructions for Eight Easy-To-Build, Field Tested Canoes $15.23 After supervising the construction of more than 500 canoes during his nearly 30 years as an outdoor resources instructor in the Skowhegan, Maine, school system, Gil Gilpatrick shares his voice of experience in guiding both novice and accomplished woodworkers in building a canoe with easy step-by-step instructions. This revised and expanded 2nd edition of BUILDING A STRIP CANOE includes plans and patterns for eight well-proven designs, most of which are Gil’s own adaptations, and are accompanied by more than 100 photographs and illustrations. Also included are directions for making handwoven cane seats and attractive lightweight, stalwart paddles. Over many years of experimenting and refining his methods, Gil offers an extensive listing of sources for lumber, tools and supplies. His contemporary construction methods augment the traditional wood strips with fiberglass and WEST SYSTEM epoxy. From safety in the boat shop to repairs, Gil explains the shortcuts learned from experience. A Maine Guide, he uses his own canoes and tests their performance on the challenging Allagash River every summer. 

How to Start a Boat Cleaning Business $9.99 How to Start a Boat Cleaning Business takes the reader through the process of starting a boat cleaning business. Step-by-step from start to finish.This book would be great for any nautical person who wants to start a business at the local marina. It is also an excellent book for anyone who runs an Auto Detailing Business or Mobile Car Wash wishing to expand into boat cleaning or detailing. How to Start a Boat Cleaning Business would also be great for anyone who already owns a business in the marine industry and would like to add a profit center for additional income. Finally this book would be great for any entrepreneur that isn’t quite sure what type of a “service” business to start, as it takes them through the process and planning, really making them think. This book covers; business planning, self-assessment, decision process, local market research, licensing, regulations, determining return on investment, dry dock restoration, detailing, washing, waxing, interior services, marketing, co-marketing, signage, uniforms, website strategy, social networking marketing, types of customers, winterization services, dock cleaning-coating-treating, ancillary services, funding, finding investors, building a team and crew, environmental concerns, equipment necessary, cleaning supplies, restoration services, selling your business, succession strategies, independent contractors, and an economic marine industry outlook for 2011-2015.

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