Boatbuilding

Discuss boatbuilding projects, methods, plans & kits, ask questions, and share your experiences.

  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:
    4,365
    Messages:
    55,452
    Latest: Sea Sled madness. It’s in my brain. DogCavalry, May 18, 2026 at 4:56 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:
    1,111
    Messages:
    15,082
    Latest: Forming and stretching plate william stokes, May 8, 2026
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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:
    2,360
    Messages:
    29,428
    Latest: Cross-Planking Suitability for “Large” Boat Scow, May 18, 2026 at 8:39 AM
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  4. Electrical Systems

    A forum to discuss marine electrical systems design, electrical components, sources, and techniques.
    Discussions:
    347
    Messages:
    3,305
    Latest: battery voltage, 24V 48V or both? kapnD, Apr 26, 2026
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  1. Manie B
    Sticky

    Boat Building Projects Underway

    Manie B, Sep 29, 2009 ... 15 16 17
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    334,249
    pironiero
    Apr 21, 2026
  2. concrete_floats

    Ferrocement hull repair

    concrete_floats, May 16, 2023
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    4,601
    Richard Lock
    May 19, 2026 at 1:54 AM
  3. alidesigner

    It’s Been a While – New Tiller Steer Project

    alidesigner, Apr 26, 2026
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    586
    alidesigner
    May 14, 2026 at 12:10 PM
  4. Desert Boat

    FREE Materials giveaway - Cleaning garage - moving

    Desert Boat, May 8, 2026
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    267
    BlueBell
    May 8, 2026
  5. ed040353

    Pedal Boat Plans

    ed040353, Jul 1, 2020
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    7,145
    AyatolahGondola
    Apr 26, 2026
  6. aleph

    small shanty boat cat build log

    aleph, Dec 9, 2025 ... 2
    Replies:
    16
    Views:
    1,580
    gonzo
    Apr 26, 2026
  7. Vronsky

    Second fuel tank vent

    Vronsky, Feb 23, 2026
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    899
    Vronsky
    Apr 26, 2026
  8. groper

    60ft eX race yacht to cruiser conversion.

    groper, Sep 10, 2023 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    43
    Views:
    11,584
    Cymen
    Apr 5, 2026
  9. jehardiman

    Hot Moulding in the 1950's

    jehardiman, Mar 17, 2026
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    3
    Views:
    584
    wet feet
    Mar 18, 2026
  10. Big Fish

    Stringer

    Big Fish, Aug 14, 2025
    Replies:
    14
    Views:
    1,505
    Wgrabow
    Mar 9, 2026
  11. Arightachor

    How much of the internal cabinetry can I safely remove from a viksund combi 25 while in the water

    Arightachor, Feb 23, 2026
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    879
    Arightachor
    Feb 25, 2026
  12. brian eiland

    STEEL HULLS with Composite Superstructure / Topsides

    brian eiland, Jun 16, 2013 ... 16 17 18
    Replies:
    267
    Views:
    85,918
    brian eiland
    Feb 16, 2026
  13. pcfithian

    Acrylic Latex Paint - Valspar Duramax

    pcfithian, Aug 6, 2013
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    16,013
    Extraordinary Horizons
    Jan 30, 2026
  14. aleph

    wooden frame sealing, or not?

    aleph, Dec 3, 2025
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    593
    aleph
    Dec 5, 2025
  15. kira126

    Looking for boat builder entrepreneur in Thailand

    kira126, Jun 18, 2024
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    2,201
    brian eiland
    Dec 1, 2025
  16. Boatbuildinghelp

    Hire builder to help with Glen-L Project

    Boatbuildinghelp, Nov 20, 2025 ... 2
    Replies:
    18
    Views:
    1,530
    BlueBell
    Nov 30, 2025
  17. DogCavalry

    Ratchet Corrosion

    DogCavalry, Oct 25, 2025
    Replies:
    13
    Views:
    1,154
    trip the light fandango
    Oct 26, 2025
  18. seandepagnier1

    kayak dinghy under 5kg

    seandepagnier1, Oct 9, 2025 ... 2
    Replies:
    21
    Views:
    1,873
    montero
    Oct 14, 2025
  19. driver_x

    Water In a 100yr old boat

    driver_x, Sep 29, 2025
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    1,144
    driver_x
    Oct 1, 2025
  20. Mrjake

    Jet boat build advice on ply thickness and fiberglass weight.

    Mrjake, Sep 3, 2025 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    37
    Views:
    5,542
    Mrjake
    Sep 7, 2025
  21. bcripps

    PVC Swim Platform

    bcripps, Aug 31, 2025
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    1,956
    bcripps
    Sep 1, 2025
  22. Josh viking

    Adding Stringers

    Josh viking, Aug 15, 2025
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    1,580
    Big Fish
    Aug 17, 2025
  23. laukejas

    Routed core spar idea

    laukejas, Aug 13, 2025
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    1,484
    wet feet
    Aug 14, 2025
  24. laukejas

    Quick advice needed - enlarging a long blind hole

    laukejas, Jul 19, 2025 ... 6 7 8
    Replies:
    107
    Views:
    8,855
    wet feet
    Aug 13, 2025
  25. MarioOfTheLake

    Question about leeboard pivot

    MarioOfTheLake, Aug 12, 2025
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    789
    Tops
    Aug 13, 2025
  26. Scarecro Design

    672 kg/m³ PVC foam?

    Scarecro Design, Aug 7, 2025
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    1,434
    skaraborgcraft
    Aug 8, 2025
  27. Dillusion

    No Bulkheads?

    Dillusion, Jul 29, 2025 ... 2
    Replies:
    21
    Views:
    2,313
    Dillusion
    Aug 7, 2025
  28. driver_x

    100yr old classic boat bulkheads

    driver_x, Jul 30, 2025 ... 2
    Replies:
    24
    Views:
    2,039
    rangebowdrie
    Aug 2, 2025
  29. Jatgm1

    Simple sailing dinghy plans?

    Jatgm1, Jul 25, 2025
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    1,889
    Milehog
    Jul 26, 2025
  30. Jatgm1

    Where to put sail on dinghy?

    Jatgm1, Jul 25, 2025
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    1,427
    Milehog
    Jul 26, 2025
  31. Jatgm1

    Cheap outboard motor that can be controlled by steering cable

    Jatgm1, Jul 26, 2025
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    1,006
    gonzo
    Jul 26, 2025
  32. cmetzbower

    Building a new daggerboard

    cmetzbower, May 22, 2025 ... 2
    Replies:
    22
    Views:
    3,621
    Howlandwoodworks
    Jul 22, 2025
  33. Jatgm1

    Cheapest motor that fits steering cable?

    Jatgm1, Jul 20, 2025
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    750
    Barry
    Jul 20, 2025
  34. Headfirst

    Balanced Lug Sail Shape?

    Headfirst, Jul 9, 2025
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    1,206
    seasquirt
    Jul 11, 2025
  35. Jatgm1

    Help building scamp?

    Jatgm1, Jun 30, 2025
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    1,118
    Heimfried
    Jul 7, 2025
  36. John Sakovits

    Yellowing mold release

    John Sakovits, Jun 29, 2025
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    918
    John Sakovits
    Jun 30, 2025
  37. DogCavalry

    Interesting things seen in a boatyard

    DogCavalry, Jun 6, 2021 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    45
    Views:
    10,060
    DogCavalry
    Jun 27, 2025
  38. laukejas

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

    laukejas, Dec 6, 2024 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    50
    Views:
    8,127
    Milehog
    Jun 26, 2025
  39. b0atymcb0atface

    Houseboat Raft Materials

    b0atymcb0atface, Jun 13, 2025
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    1,454
    gonzo
    Jun 15, 2025
  40. Vinicius Miguel

    My custom design 62FT DS homeboat

    Vinicius Miguel, May 31, 2025 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    33
    Views:
    4,078
    fallguy
    Jun 4, 2025
  41. SeaSkwerl

    Hull balsa core replacement advice

    SeaSkwerl, May 26, 2025 ... 2
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    4,013
    skaraborgcraft
    May 31, 2025
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