Sail Magazine

by Pip Hurn

Pip Hurn is a graphic artist and brightwork specialist, based on Boston's North Shore

Down to the Bone

by Pip Hurn, Posted April 21, 2013

Often the hardest part of refinishing wood on a boat is getting the old finish off. Unfortunately, there is no magic solution. It usually takes a combination of methods, all involving a large tub of elbow grease and a bucket of patience.

Cetol—An Alternative to Varnish

by Pip Hurn, Posted October 31, 2012

Not so long ago, boat owners would recoil in horror at the mention of Cetol. It was a product used by amateurs who didn’t know any better and the result was an orange coating that dulled quickly and did nothing to enhance the grain of any wood.