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:
    4,350
    Messages:
    55,125
    Latest: Sea Sled madness. It’s in my brain. DogCavalry, Jan 12, 2026 at 1:04 PM
    RSS

  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:
    15,066
    Latest: Forming and stretching plate william stokes, Jan 12, 2026 at 6:23 PM
    RSS

  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:
    2,357
    Messages:
    29,384
    Latest: 1957 Chris Craft Cavalier / Paint removal James OD, Dec 24, 2025
    RSS

  4. Electrical Systems

    A forum to discuss marine electrical systems design, electrical components, sources, and techniques.
    Discussions:
    346
    Messages:
    3,296
    Latest: Switching the House Battery Bank to LiFePO4 tpenfield, Sep 16, 2025
    RSS
Page 1 of 72
Sort By:
Title Start Date ↓
Replies Views
Last Message
  1. Manie B
    Sticky

    Boat Building Projects Underway

    Manie B, Sep 29, 2009 ... 15 16 17
    Replies:
    242
    Views:
    325,378
    MotorCityBW
    Dec 27, 2025
  2. aleph

    small shanty boat cat build log

    aleph, Dec 9, 2025
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    667
    aleph
    Jan 9, 2026 at 8:24 AM
  3. aleph

    wooden frame sealing, or not?

    aleph, Dec 3, 2025
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    342
    aleph
    Dec 5, 2025
  4. Boatbuildinghelp

    Hire builder to help with Glen-L Project

    Boatbuildinghelp, Nov 20, 2025 ... 2
    Replies:
    18
    Views:
    965
    BlueBell
    Nov 30, 2025
  5. DogCavalry

    Ratchet Corrosion

    DogCavalry, Oct 25, 2025
    Replies:
    13
    Views:
    823
    trip the light fandango
    Oct 26, 2025
  6. seandepagnier1

    kayak dinghy under 5kg

    seandepagnier1, Oct 9, 2025 ... 2
    Replies:
    21
    Views:
    1,367
    montero
    Oct 14, 2025
  7. driver_x

    Water In a 100yr old boat

    driver_x, Sep 29, 2025
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    880
    driver_x
    Oct 1, 2025
  8. Mrjake

    Jet boat build advice on ply thickness and fiberglass weight.

    Mrjake, Sep 3, 2025 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    37
    Views:
    4,435
    Mrjake
    Sep 7, 2025
  9. bcripps

    PVC Swim Platform

    bcripps, Aug 31, 2025
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    1,698
    bcripps
    Sep 1, 2025
  10. Josh viking

    Adding Stringers

    Josh viking, Aug 15, 2025
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    1,228
    Big Fish
    Aug 17, 2025
  11. Big Fish

    Stringer

    Big Fish, Aug 14, 2025
    Replies:
    13
    Views:
    921
    Josh viking
    Aug 17, 2025
  12. laukejas

    Routed core spar idea

    laukejas, Aug 13, 2025
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    1,035
    wet feet
    Aug 14, 2025
  13. MarioOfTheLake

    Question about leeboard pivot

    MarioOfTheLake, Aug 12, 2025
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    576
    Tops
    Aug 13, 2025
  14. Scarecro Design

    672 kg/m³ PVC foam?

    Scarecro Design, Aug 7, 2025
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    959
    skaraborgcraft
    Aug 8, 2025
  15. driver_x

    100yr old classic boat bulkheads

    driver_x, Jul 30, 2025 ... 2
    Replies:
    24
    Views:
    1,494
    rangebowdrie
    Aug 2, 2025
  16. Dillusion

    No Bulkheads?

    Dillusion, Jul 29, 2025 ... 2
    Replies:
    21
    Views:
    1,758
    Dillusion
    Aug 7, 2025
  17. Jatgm1

    Cheap outboard motor that can be controlled by steering cable

    Jatgm1, Jul 26, 2025
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    692
    gonzo
    Jul 26, 2025
  18. Jatgm1

    Simple sailing dinghy plans?

    Jatgm1, Jul 25, 2025
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    1,218
    Milehog
    Jul 26, 2025
  19. Jatgm1

    Where to put sail on dinghy?

    Jatgm1, Jul 25, 2025
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    999
    Milehog
    Jul 26, 2025
  20. Jatgm1

    Cheapest motor that fits steering cable?

    Jatgm1, Jul 20, 2025
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    547
    Barry
    Jul 20, 2025
  21. laukejas

    Quick advice needed - enlarging a long blind hole

    laukejas, Jul 19, 2025 ... 6 7 8
    Replies:
    107
    Views:
    6,912
    wet feet
    Aug 13, 2025
  22. Headfirst

    Balanced Lug Sail Shape?

    Headfirst, Jul 9, 2025
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    915
    seasquirt
    Jul 11, 2025
  23. Jatgm1

    Help building scamp?

    Jatgm1, Jun 30, 2025
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    850
    Heimfried
    Jul 7, 2025
  24. John Sakovits

    Yellowing mold release

    John Sakovits, Jun 29, 2025
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    702
    John Sakovits
    Jun 30, 2025
  25. b0atymcb0atface

    Houseboat Raft Materials

    b0atymcb0atface, Jun 13, 2025
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    1,038
    gonzo
    Jun 15, 2025
  26. Vinicius Miguel

    My custom design 62FT DS homeboat

    Vinicius Miguel, May 31, 2025 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    33
    Views:
    3,143
    fallguy
    Jun 4, 2025
  27. SeaSkwerl

    Hull balsa core replacement advice

    SeaSkwerl, May 26, 2025 ... 2
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    2,834
    skaraborgcraft
    May 31, 2025
  28. cmetzbower

    Building a new daggerboard

    cmetzbower, May 22, 2025 ... 2
    Replies:
    22
    Views:
    2,719
    Howlandwoodworks
    Jul 22, 2025
  29. laukejas

    Compound plywood bend in stitch&glue construction?

    laukejas, Apr 8, 2025 ... 4 5 6
    Replies:
    86
    Views:
    9,626
    laukejas
    Apr 15, 2025
  30. Jacob Rogers

    Gel coat questions

    Jacob Rogers, Apr 6, 2025
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    1,550
    Jacob Rogers
    Apr 10, 2025
  31. serdarbas

    I'm terrified.. What should be the diameter gap for pod drive housing?

    serdarbas, Mar 5, 2025 ... 2
    Replies:
    26
    Views:
    2,953
    montero
    Mar 9, 2025
  32. laukejas

    Epoxy (floor) paint for a boat?

    laukejas, Mar 2, 2025 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    35
    Views:
    5,284
    montero
    Mar 6, 2025
  33. PatrickARiva

    Sail Making - PolySail

    PatrickARiva, Feb 18, 2025
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    2,378
    Tops
    Feb 20, 2025
  34. Amateur seeking help

    Advice for a complete amateur please - looking to repair Merlin Rocket

    Amateur seeking help, Feb 16, 2025
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    1,276
    fallguy
    Feb 18, 2025
  35. EdHinchey

    Plans for Spira 19 foot Garvey Galveston

    EdHinchey, Feb 4, 2025
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    1,592
    Dave G 9N
    Feb 18, 2025
  36. BlueDogOz

    Interior Plywood surface repair Qs

    BlueDogOz, Jan 29, 2025
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    1,248
    Will Gilmore
    Feb 1, 2025
  37. Darkzillicon

    Forward Berth Closet Locker Refit

    Darkzillicon, Jan 17, 2025
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    1,471
    Darkzillicon
    Feb 13, 2025
  38. Rungholt

    Painting over single part epoxy.

    Rungholt, Jan 3, 2025
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    1,627
    gonzo
    Jan 6, 2025
  39. laukejas

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

    laukejas, Dec 7, 2024
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    1,806
    laukejas
    Dec 9, 2024
  40. laukejas

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

    laukejas, Dec 6, 2024 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    50
    Views:
    6,582
    Milehog
    Jun 26, 2025
  41. Hubzol

    Cracking problem

    Hubzol, Nov 13, 2024
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    1,750
    Hubzol
    Dec 27, 2024
Showing threads 1 to 40 of 2,848

Thread Display Options

Loading...
Page 1 of 72