My forum search didn't find anything. With hand tools only, I'd like to build a small, rowable (as opposed to rowing) boat suitable for a single...
I have a decision to make regards the finish on aluminum window frames. Anodizing or powder coating are the options. These are Diamond Sea Glaze...
Am considering building a so-called semi-displacement workboat of about 30' x 11'. Top speed of about 24 and a cruise of about 14. Now the...
I was looking at some stainless handrails thru-boldted three years ago to a gelcoat surface. I noticed rust bleeding onto the gelcoat from around...
I am reconsidering the equipment list on a possible build. This is a planing lobsterboat hull and I want to price gasoline power. I'd estimate...
I'm spec'g out a new build and have a question about a fuel tank design element. This is a just under 30' lobsterboat design that has twin...
I'm in the spec'g stage of an under 30' lobsterboat build. The builder estimates that he'll use 65-gallons of resin in the hull layup. He...
Let me preface my question by saying that I wanted to go directly to one of two forum contributors for advice but I've since found that neither...
Do the electronic diesels mitigate the damage risk from consistent light load operation in comparison to the pre-electronic (mechanical) diesels?...
Looking for advice as to how to make reliably watertight fastener penetrations into and through FRP laminate. I'm hoping for something that works...
Marketing claims aside, is there such a thing as a "premium" (ester) gelcoat? It has been my experience that some gelcoats stand up to the...
I'm having trouble understanding this term and I'm hoping for some help here. Logically, the term would seem to define those boats having a...
After finding nothing specific to my question, I'm hoping to tap into the forum's enormous resources for help. I'm considering a 25-year old...
New to the forums and need some help. From a thread whose name I don't recall, I recently found a post here containing a link that took me to...
