We had a link to BoltDepot.com before which showcased some of their charts and reference materials. They have continued to expand their offerings.

These free printouts could be very handy if you're trying to identify that unknown bolt or screw. read more »

An interesting collection of pictures and links to various houseboats. These are NOT your average houseboat. They range from the extreme, futuristic designs that seem more science fiction than fact down to the various shanty styles that you might see on the local lake or backwater. Check out the pictures and who knows, you might just get an idea :-)

Our friend Klaus Hafner (make sure and check out his aluminum river boat build) pointed out a book that might be of interest:

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A magazine about building, restoration & repair with epoxy.

Epoxyworks is a publication of West System with lots of articles containing uses and how to's concerning epoxy. Tips and tricks, safety information and detailed articles about projects (boating and otherwise) are all included. The magazine is available (for free) via mail or online. Back issues are all available online. Worth glancing through if you are dealing with epoxy.
 

An article from the APA - The Engineered Wood Association covering the use of plywood in boatbuilding applications, including suggested minimum ratings for the wood, and test results for bonding with

I think this is the canonical source of links and information about the U.K and Europe canal system. Hours of reading.

I would like to thank Kevin Redden on the Great Loop list for the pointer to the official drawbridge regulations in a recent thread on that mailing list. read more »