Boatbuilding

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  1. Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building

    A forum to discuss and share tips and project updates on fiberglass boat building and repair as well as mold construction and tooling.
    Discussions:
    4,308
    Messages:
    54,411
    Latest: Approach to molding and laying up a coastal rowing boat Rumars, Jan 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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  2. Metal Boat Building

    A forum to discuss and share tips and project updates on the building or renovation of steel and aluminum boats.
    Discussions:
    1,109
    Messages:
    15,046
    Latest: Best 5086 temper? (H32 H116 etc.) Ad Hoc, Jan 15, 2025
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  3. Wooden Boat Building and Restoration

    A forum to discuss and share tips and project updates on the building or renovation and restoration of classic wooden boats
    Discussions:
    2,342
    Messages:
    29,011
    Latest: Installing sister keelson on a flattie skiff Dave G 9N, Jan 18, 2025
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  4. Electrical Systems

    A forum to discuss marine electrical systems design, electrical components, sources, and techniques.
    Discussions:
    344
    Messages:
    3,272
    Latest: Bonding Or grounding in the engine compartment jeff Lendall, Nov 21, 2024
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  1. Manie B
    Sticky

    Boat Building Projects Underway

    Manie B, Sep 29, 2009 ... 15 16 17
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    292,252
    MotorCityBW
    Oct 26, 2024
  2. mariobrothers88

    Building a solar panel support structure with wood/fiberglass /epoxy

    mariobrothers88, May 24, 2021 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    54
    Views:
    8,565
    Michael11
    Jan 25, 2025 at 12:35 AM
  3. laukejas

    Easiest way of making attachment hardpoints on a carbon fiber mast?

    laukejas, Dec 6, 2024 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    49
    Views:
    1,719
    jconlin
    Jan 24, 2025 at 10:01 PM
  4. Freighter

    Two sheet gorewood canoe build? Youtube

    Freighter, Jul 12, 2024
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    990
    JamieChu
    Jan 22, 2025 at 3:46 AM
  5. Darkzillicon

    Forward Berth Closet Locker Refit

    Darkzillicon, Jan 17, 2025
    Replies:
    2
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    182
    montero
    Jan 18, 2025
  6. Rungholt

    Painting over single part epoxy.

    Rungholt, Jan 3, 2025
    Replies:
    5
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    363
    gonzo
    Jan 6, 2025
  7. sandog

    Swim Platform Design ideas/help for steel hull truller

    sandog, Jan 30, 2021
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    2,713
    Nick Wootton
    Jan 4, 2025
  8. Hubzol

    Cracking problem

    Hubzol, Nov 13, 2024
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    650
    Hubzol
    Dec 27, 2024
  9. laukejas

    Leaving peel ply surface on the boat deck for better grip?

    laukejas, Dec 7, 2024
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    451
    laukejas
    Dec 9, 2024
  10. Archive

    Whisstock Naja 30

    Archive, Jun 12, 2001
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    10,715
    Fleetwood
    Nov 25, 2024
  11. Swilsson

    Superyacht project management course

    Swilsson, Nov 1, 2024
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    503
    Swilsson
    Nov 1, 2024
  12. groper

    60ft eX race yacht to cruiser conversion.

    groper, Sep 10, 2023 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    32
    Views:
    5,686
    BlueDogOz
    Oct 19, 2024
  13. Dillusion

    19 Glasply I/O to Outboard

    Dillusion, Mar 18, 2024 ... 2
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    2,429
    Dillusion
    Oct 15, 2024
  14. jmwoodring

    Chugs and other scrap built boats

    jmwoodring, Oct 2, 2024 ... 2
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    982
    fallguy
    Oct 11, 2024
  15. sun

    How will the Royal New Zealand Navy vessel HMNZS Manawanui be handled?

    sun, Oct 6, 2024
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    400
    comfisherman
    Oct 6, 2024
  16. blared

    Consepto - Express by Blared

    blared, Sep 22, 2024
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    0
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    430
    blared
    Sep 22, 2024
  17. rolphill

    Small Steam Boat

    rolphill, Aug 30, 2024 ... 2
    Replies:
    25
    Views:
    1,688
    gonzo
    Sep 19, 2024
  18. Spear95

    DIY sailboat that can be carried on car roof

    Spear95, Aug 8, 2024
    Replies:
    14
    Views:
    1,424
    Spear95
    Sep 3, 2024
  19. starcmr

    Best Materials for Building a Durable and Lightweight Ship?

    starcmr, Aug 31, 2024
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    620
    bajansailor
    Sep 1, 2024
  20. terra

    27' Riva Aquarama Clone

    terra, Jul 14, 2021 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    38
    Views:
    7,813
    jsts
    Aug 31, 2024
  21. foivos

    Transom rebuild question - Avon searider SR5.4

    foivos, May 2, 2024 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    30
    Views:
    3,360
    foivos
    Aug 30, 2024
  22. boony

    Pouring lead into holes into lead bulb or just hammer in strips?

    boony, Aug 23, 2024
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    592
    Tops
    Aug 24, 2024
  23. BravoPB

    Stretched a 23 SC to a 28 Integrated Transom

    BravoPB, Aug 11, 2024
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    549
    BravoPB
    Aug 11, 2024
  24. Maxxi

    18ft Console Boat Restoration and Modification

    Maxxi, Apr 7, 2022 ... 2
    Replies:
    15
    Views:
    2,554
    Maxxi
    Jul 26, 2024
  25. socalspearit

    Awlgrip 2 part LPU over UNCURED Interlux Perfection 2 part

    socalspearit, Jun 25, 2024
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    781
    fallguy
    Jul 2, 2024
  26. chowdan

    Bilge paint or flow coat

    chowdan, Jun 30, 2024
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    691
    gonzo
    Jul 1, 2024
  27. RSD

    Cutting aluminium - has anyone been told not to laser cut if going to weld?

    RSD, Jun 18, 2024 ... 2
    Replies:
    18
    Views:
    1,828
    Barry
    Jun 21, 2024
  28. kira126

    Looking for boat builder entrepreneur in Thailand

    kira126, Jun 18, 2024
    Replies:
    0
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    668
    kira126
    Jun 18, 2024
  29. mariobrothers88

    Registering your boat

    mariobrothers88, Oct 3, 2022
    Replies:
    13
    Views:
    2,728
    pironiero
    Jun 18, 2024
  30. RSD

    Aluminium plate sheet orientation question

    RSD, Jun 15, 2024 ... 2
    Replies:
    18
    Views:
    1,775
    RSD
    Jun 18, 2024
  31. Glenn Styron

    Transom rebuild Seaway 23'

    Glenn Styron, Jun 13, 2024
    Replies:
    0
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    721
    Glenn Styron
    Jun 13, 2024
  32. M.R John

    Help Catamaran

    M.R John, Jun 11, 2024
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    933
    M.R John
    Jun 13, 2024
  33. samir elbaguer

    Filling up wrongly cut bow thruster holes

    samir elbaguer, Jun 6, 2024 ... 2
    Replies:
    20
    Views:
    1,361
    wet feet
    Jun 9, 2024
  34. Neal Rudin

    EMERALD PRINCESS Restaurant Barge/Venue on the Eire Canal

    Neal Rudin, Jun 5, 2024
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    674
    fallguy
    Jun 7, 2024
  35. zstine

    IP Protection of Kelsall KSS or Cylinder Mold Building Methods

    zstine, May 6, 2024
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    915
    Steve W
    Jun 6, 2024
  36. socalspearit

    Boat builder's risk insurance for small vessel?

    socalspearit, May 16, 2024
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    1,178
    socalspearit
    May 17, 2024
  37. fpjeepy05

    Looking for a Room to Rent in Charleston

    fpjeepy05, May 6, 2024
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    804
    Bartman
    May 15, 2024
  38. Steve13

    Filling in transom holes from sterndrives.

    Steve13, Apr 18, 2024
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    1,415
    Dillusion
    May 10, 2024
  39. voodoochile

    Katie-J´s refit

    voodoochile, Jan 14, 2023 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    53
    Views:
    6,805
    voodoochile
    Apr 15, 2024
  40. iago0504

    Boat CockPit Ergonomic

    iago0504, Mar 26, 2024
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    1,200
    BlueBell
    Mar 29, 2024
  41. Ronnie1986

    Installing a access panel in to a fiberglass boat

    Ronnie1986, Mar 19, 2024
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    1,251
    Ronnie1986
    Mar 27, 2024
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