Wyllville Woodcraft

02/19/2026

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0:00 Intro1:08 Reefing the seams5:30 Why not 3M 5200?10:48 Caulking seams with cotton25:06 Don’t use Bondo or hard putties33:53 Where I get my tools38:44 Sun...

02/10/2026

Snow in Savannah, GA! Being so cold this winter, I've taken the time to show every aspect of owning and operating a solid fuel stove on your boat.

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0:00 Intro1:48 Why use a coal stove?9:30 Organizing wood/ coal and tools14:10 Cleaning the stove25:58 Cleaning rust and polishing33:11 Cleaning the flue and ...

08/26/2023

This is too hilarious. I laugh every time I see it! Hahaha. I posted the diving pic of me in the water with the hacksaw and several people voiced their disapproval that I wasn’t chomping my usual cigar in the pic. Hahaha! If I had thought of it I would have but Steve (a friend) fixed the photo for me. Hahaha!

08/25/2023

Not everyday you have to spend all day underwater attempting to cut your propeller off with a hacksaw (electrolysis issue - now resolved but prop and shaft are toast)

01/23/2023

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Brrrr! Its cold and Shalimar's wood stove needed an upgrade. We install the mighty Davey & Co Hot Pot Stove from England. Watch as we cut, fit, varnish, and get absolutely obliterated by Georgia Sand Gnats during the process.

Brrrr! Its cold and Shalimar's wood stove needed an upgrade. We install the mighty Davey & Co Hot Pot Stove from England. Watch as we cut, fit, varnish, and...

09/21/2022

Finally got this edited!! Here I restore Shalimar’s nameboard and show how to apply gold leaf using the Instacoll system. Enjoy!

In this one, I finally restore Shalimar's nameboard to all its beautiful glory! There were some surprises along the way, and a lot of work! I go into detail ...

03/21/2022

The nameboard restored, gilded with 24K gold leaf, and fitted on the transom!

02/06/2022

The Transom is done!! In this video we work between rain drops and wade through king tides to put the last two layers on and finish it up.

The Transom is done!! In this video we work between rain drops and wade through king tides to put the last two layers on and finish it up.Background Music:Oa...

01/06/2022

Scrimshaw, a timeless seafaring tradition. To show my appreciation for all of Ryan's help, I burn the midnight oil after the day's work and scrimshaw a fine bone rigging knife to commemorate his time here on Shalimar.

Scrimshaw, a timeless seafaring tradition. To show my appreciation for all of Ryan's help, I burn the midnight oil after the day's work and scrimshaw a fine ...

12/28/2021

Helping a ship in need, Ryan and I board the Tall Ship “Next Wave”, fit them with a new helm and staysail club, and party with the crew. Come sling your hammock, grab a bite, and watch the tide go out, tall ship style!

Helping a ship in need, Ryan and I board the Tallship "Next Wave", fit them with a new helm and staysail club, and party with the crew. Come sling your hammo...

12/20/2021

A day at sea aboard Santa Maria, a salty adventure on the high seas! Ryan and I fill a couple spots on the ship for a day and I perform my routine inspections aboard.