Robert Denton

Staggering work of genius from Portland, Maine – Gardener, Photographer, Designer, Taco Maker, Birder, Biker, Wine Merchant

Posts tagged: varnish

Bright Boat

Saturday, August 13th, 2011

I built this Pygmy Boat Osprey Standard in 2002, applied 3 coats of good varnish and have paddled it since. Sanding the old to make way for the new. Three initial coats, but I want at least five this time. Protection is always important in these matters. Will add front handle and rigging for paddle stay, […]

Prepping

Friday, July 1st, 2011

  The Jackson Boat Company is no longer in operation. The telephone number works but upon the answer I was informed of Mr. Jackson’s demise. I can’t find very much history on the company at all, and was anxious to ask the person who answered the phone about the history or records, but it was […]