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:
    4,305
    Messages:
    54,397
    Latest: The 18 Foot SeaSled Darkzillicon, Jan 13, 2025 at 9:34 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:
    15,045
    Latest: Best 5086 temper? (H32 H116 etc.) baeckmo, Jan 14, 2025 at 2:46 AM
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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:
    29,041
    Latest: Installing sister keelson on a flattie skiff Dave G 9N, Jan 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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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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    MotorCityBW
    Oct 26, 2024
  2. Rungholt

    Painting over single part epoxy.

    Rungholt, Jan 3, 2025
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    5
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    281
    gonzo
    Jan 6, 2025
  3. laukejas

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

    laukejas, Dec 7, 2024
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    7
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    419
    laukejas
    Dec 9, 2024
  4. laukejas

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

    laukejas, Dec 6, 2024 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    48
    Views:
    1,577
    Dave G 9N
    Dec 17, 2024
  5. Hubzol

    Cracking problem

    Hubzol, Nov 13, 2024
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    624
    Hubzol
    Dec 27, 2024
  6. Swilsson

    Superyacht project management course

    Swilsson, Nov 1, 2024
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    481
    Swilsson
    Nov 1, 2024
  7. sun

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

    sun, Oct 6, 2024
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    384
    comfisherman
    Oct 6, 2024
  8. jmwoodring

    Chugs and other scrap built boats

    jmwoodring, Oct 2, 2024 ... 2
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    938
    fallguy
    Oct 11, 2024
  9. blared

    Consepto - Express by Blared

    blared, Sep 22, 2024
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    0
    Views:
    411
    blared
    Sep 22, 2024
  10. starcmr

    Best Materials for Building a Durable and Lightweight Ship?

    starcmr, Aug 31, 2024
    Replies:
    4
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    597
    bajansailor
    Sep 1, 2024
  11. rolphill

    Small Steam Boat

    rolphill, Aug 30, 2024 ... 2
    Replies:
    25
    Views:
    1,635
    gonzo
    Sep 19, 2024
  12. boony

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

    boony, Aug 23, 2024
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    576
    Tops
    Aug 24, 2024
  13. BravoPB

    Stretched a 23 SC to a 28 Integrated Transom

    BravoPB, Aug 11, 2024
    Replies:
    1
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    532
    BravoPB
    Aug 11, 2024
  14. Spear95

    DIY sailboat that can be carried on car roof

    Spear95, Aug 8, 2024
    Replies:
    14
    Views:
    1,384
    Spear95
    Sep 3, 2024
  15. Freighter

    Two sheet gorewood canoe build? Youtube

    Freighter, Jul 12, 2024
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    858
    Dave G 9N
    Dec 19, 2024
  16. chowdan

    Bilge paint or flow coat

    chowdan, Jun 30, 2024
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    656
    gonzo
    Jul 1, 2024
  17. socalspearit

    Awlgrip 2 part LPU over UNCURED Interlux Perfection 2 part

    socalspearit, Jun 25, 2024
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    751
    fallguy
    Jul 2, 2024
  18. RSD

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

    RSD, Jun 18, 2024 ... 2
    Replies:
    18
    Views:
    1,769
    Barry
    Jun 21, 2024
  19. kira126

    Looking for boat builder entrepreneur in Thailand

    kira126, Jun 18, 2024
    Replies:
    0
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    636
    kira126
    Jun 18, 2024
  20. RSD

    Aluminium plate sheet orientation question

    RSD, Jun 15, 2024 ... 2
    Replies:
    18
    Views:
    1,723
    RSD
    Jun 18, 2024
  21. Glenn Styron

    Transom rebuild Seaway 23'

    Glenn Styron, Jun 13, 2024
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    0
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    708
    Glenn Styron
    Jun 13, 2024
  22. M.R John

    Help Catamaran

    M.R John, Jun 11, 2024
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    902
    M.R John
    Jun 13, 2024
  23. samir elbaguer

    Filling up wrongly cut bow thruster holes

    samir elbaguer, Jun 6, 2024 ... 2
    Replies:
    20
    Views:
    1,308
    wet feet
    Jun 9, 2024
  24. Neal Rudin

    EMERALD PRINCESS Restaurant Barge/Venue on the Eire Canal

    Neal Rudin, Jun 5, 2024
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    656
    fallguy
    Jun 7, 2024
  25. socalspearit

    Boat builder's risk insurance for small vessel?

    socalspearit, May 16, 2024
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    1,151
    socalspearit
    May 17, 2024
  26. zstine

    IP Protection of Kelsall KSS or Cylinder Mold Building Methods

    zstine, May 6, 2024
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    895
    Steve W
    Jun 6, 2024
  27. fpjeepy05

    Looking for a Room to Rent in Charleston

    fpjeepy05, May 6, 2024
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    786
    Bartman
    May 15, 2024
  28. foivos

    Transom rebuild question - Avon searider SR5.4

    foivos, May 2, 2024 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    30
    Views:
    3,305
    foivos
    Aug 30, 2024
  29. Steve13

    Filling in transom holes from sterndrives.

    Steve13, Apr 18, 2024
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    1,380
    Dillusion
    May 10, 2024
  30. iago0504

    Boat CockPit Ergonomic

    iago0504, Mar 26, 2024
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    1,172
    BlueBell
    Mar 29, 2024
  31. Aziz THRAYA

    Looking for a partner in Tunisia

    Aziz THRAYA, Mar 22, 2024
    Replies:
    0
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    749
    Aziz THRAYA
    Mar 22, 2024
  32. Ronnie1986

    Installing a access panel in to a fiberglass boat

    Ronnie1986, Mar 19, 2024
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    1,213
    Ronnie1986
    Mar 27, 2024
  33. Dillusion

    19 Glasply I/O to Outboard

    Dillusion, Mar 18, 2024 ... 2
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    2,387
    Dillusion
    Oct 15, 2024
  34. wayne nicol

    carbon mast manufacturer

    wayne nicol, Feb 6, 2024
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    1,017
    fastwave
    Feb 7, 2024
  35. Steve Quate

    Need educated, on DIY poly resin fairing putty

    Steve Quate, Feb 3, 2024
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    1,601
    Steve Quate
    Feb 9, 2024
  36. John McCrary

    Rough rule of thumb for max lengthening of an aluminum hull?

    John McCrary, Jan 17, 2024 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    30
    Views:
    2,985
    gonzo
    Jan 21, 2024
  37. Freddy Tilder

    Beginners Noob questions materials etc

    Freddy Tilder, Jan 10, 2024 ... 2
    Replies:
    19
    Views:
    2,355
    gonzo
    Jan 16, 2024
  38. Ahmed22

    Establishing a boat factory in GCC

    Ahmed22, Jan 10, 2024
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    1,785
    Ahmed22
    Jan 14, 2024
  39. Sylvain Savoie

    A new design for a small boat that can be trailer good for the weekend camping

    Sylvain Savoie, Jan 4, 2024
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    1,824
    rwatson
    Jan 11, 2024
  40. James Wellington

    Still using balsa wood?

    James Wellington, Dec 28, 2023
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    1,750
    comfisherman
    Dec 30, 2023
  41. Mackrelman

    Bolger "Tern"

    Mackrelman, Dec 11, 2023
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    1,113
    Mackrelman
    Dec 11, 2023
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