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  1. Furkan

    Lifting and Rotating Ship Blocks/Mega Blocks

    Furkan, Oct 24, 2021
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    Naval7300
    Mar 20, 2024
  2. Naval7300

    Seeking Help: Optimizing Techniques for Minimizing Hull Block Deformations

    Naval7300, Mar 20, 2024
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    227
    Naval7300
    Mar 20, 2024
  3. Dakotaly

    Should both sides of a hull seam be welded? (Alumnium)

    Dakotaly, Feb 22, 2024 ... 2
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    1,289
    comfisherman
    Feb 23, 2024
  4. ric_lord

    Welding on aluminium hull. Which alloy, which wire?

    ric_lord, Jun 8, 2023
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    10
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    3,148
    Dave G 9N
    Jan 27, 2024
  5. AdventuresTech

    I Need Some Advice on How to Build a Pontoon

    AdventuresTech, Sep 27, 2023
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    2,087
    AdventuresTech
    Oct 1, 2023
  6. Sms986

    Twin Jet Boat Build

    Sms986, Oct 15, 2020 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    55
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    8,893
    BlueBell
    Sep 27, 2023
  7. bateaudemoi

    Steel Bollard Weld Penetration

    bateaudemoi, Sep 8, 2023
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    7
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    1,366
    BlueBell
    Sep 11, 2023
  8. Steelboat

    Rubberized coatings on a steel deck

    Steelboat, Jan 3, 2023 ... 2
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    3,152
    skaraborgcraft
    Sep 3, 2023
  9. Asa Hammond

    Temporary Primer / Paint system for sandblast then weld then later paint

    Asa Hammond, Apr 22, 2023
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    3
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    1,488
    Steelboat
    Aug 25, 2023
  10. Frank B

    Barge building

    Frank B, Aug 13, 2023
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    923
    TANSL
    Aug 14, 2023
  11. cluttonfred

    Fitting out a steel hull with wood?

    cluttonfred, Jan 15, 2021
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    4,174
    Trevor Richard Hunt
    Jul 31, 2023
  12. Steelboat

    DevPrep 88 alkaline de-greasing before painting

    Steelboat, Mar 22, 2023
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    4
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    929
    Steelboat
    Mar 24, 2023
  13. Steelboat

    Chain locker materials

    Steelboat, Feb 15, 2023
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    7
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    943
    Steelboat
    Feb 16, 2023
  14. Vizy

    Lead Keel Bulb to Aluminum Hull

    Vizy, Jan 22, 2022
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    2,616
    Ad Hoc
    Jan 22, 2023
  15. Jamesburslem

    19ft prince craft Hudson rebuild

    Jamesburslem, Dec 15, 2022
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    1,503
    Jamesburslem
    Jan 5, 2023
  16. Zent

    Lightest attainable weight for 18ft 5.5m alu boat

    Zent, Dec 4, 2022
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    1,810
    Zent
    Dec 6, 2022
  17. Wahoo chaser

    Mini Beast

    Wahoo chaser, Dec 1, 2022
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    14
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    1,333
    Ad Hoc
    Dec 3, 2022
  18. LePrince

    4 mm as shell plating for aluminum catamaran

    LePrince, Oct 20, 2022
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    7
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    1,842
    comfisherman
    Oct 20, 2022
  19. Cathal Mc Carthy

    Looking for company to make compound curves english wheel

    Cathal Mc Carthy, Sep 20, 2022
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    2
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    1,223
    wet feet
    Sep 20, 2022
  20. Glenn Mause

    Recent books on Boatbuilding

    Glenn Mause, Aug 2, 2022
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    1,582
    gonzo
    Aug 7, 2022
  21. catahoula

    At what length do aluminum sailboats make sense?

    catahoula, Aug 1, 2022
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    2,707
    comfisherman
    Aug 7, 2022
  22. Farmer0101

    material thicknesses for catamaran formers and cross beams

    Farmer0101, Jun 8, 2022
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    12
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    2,400
    rxcomposite
    Aug 3, 2022
  23. Richas

    Squished Gregor - Last Rites

    Richas, Jul 18, 2022
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    12
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    1,375
    rnlock
    Aug 2, 2022
  24. Wicked Silver

    Home built Jet Sled Aluminum Boat

    Wicked Silver, Jun 22, 2022
    Replies:
    14
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    2,464
    comfisherman
    Jun 24, 2022
  25. John Dickie

    304 to 316 on pullpit

    John Dickie, May 4, 2022
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    9
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    1,420
    Rumars
    May 5, 2022
  26. John Dickie

    Bobstay

    John Dickie, May 2, 2022
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    2
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    1,002
    rangebowdrie
    May 3, 2022
  27. DocSjulle

    Insulating while refitting rear cabin

    DocSjulle, Mar 2, 2022 ... 2
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    28
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    2,872
    bajansailor
    Apr 29, 2022
  28. Metal Mariner

    Dutch metal boat designs

    Metal Mariner, Apr 6, 2022
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    2,910
    Metal Mariner
    Apr 8, 2022
  29. Steelboat

    Limber hole size rules and frame strength?

    Steelboat, Apr 5, 2022 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    40
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    5,271
    AlanX
    Apr 7, 2022
  30. Steelboat

    Hull plate weld sequence on repair job?

    Steelboat, Apr 4, 2022
    Replies:
    8
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    2,475
    Steelboat
    Apr 6, 2022
  31. Steelboat

    Zinc spacing on steel hulls

    Steelboat, Feb 21, 2022 ... 2
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    3,996
    Steelboat
    Mar 30, 2022
  32. TowerTopper

    So, I bought an US Army 27’ Bridge and Barge Push Boat

    TowerTopper, Dec 6, 2020 ... 2 3
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    11,845
    Abirbarie
    Mar 9, 2022
  33. Steelboat

    Steel deck patching

    Steelboat, Feb 18, 2022
    Replies:
    7
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    1,498
    Steelboat
    Feb 20, 2022
  34. AFK888888

    Welder Recommendation

    AFK888888, May 17, 2021
    Replies:
    12
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    4,974
    starcmr
    Feb 16, 2022
  35. Steelboat

    Stantion base deck corrosion

    Steelboat, Feb 11, 2022 ... 2
    Replies:
    16
    Views:
    1,879
    gonzo
    Feb 12, 2022
  36. Precious Metal

    Bottom paint mysteriously flaking off steel boat

    Precious Metal, Oct 13, 2021 ... 2
    Replies:
    16
    Views:
    3,068
    Steelboat
    Feb 11, 2022
  37. Deaf Wolf

    Has anyone actually built a Bruce Roberts power boat?

    Deaf Wolf, Feb 1, 2022
    Replies:
    7
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    1,924
    Deaf Wolf
    Feb 9, 2022
  38. metalsailer

    Steel Sail Hull - Hidden Costs?

    metalsailer, Jan 20, 2022
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    2,081
    Will Gilmore
    Jan 21, 2022
  39. jwells11

    Aluminum Offshore Fishing Catamaran CNC Cost?

    jwells11, Apr 1, 2020 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    59
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    22,109
    jboreland
    Jan 20, 2022
  40. adriano

    Aluminum boat welding

    adriano, Dec 30, 2021 ... 2
    Replies:
    18
    Views:
    4,701
    adriano
    Jan 4, 2022
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