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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:
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    Messages:
    53,666
    Latest: How to make a hull in epoxy and fiberglass only from a mold — no vacuum ondarvr, Apr 14, 2024 at 10:22 AM
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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:
    1,099
    Messages:
    14,900
    Latest: Lifting and Rotating Ship Blocks/Mega Blocks Naval7300, Mar 20, 2024
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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:
    2,320
    Messages:
    28,634
    Latest: Jeff Spira boat plans MaxMon1999, Apr 18, 2024 at 8:18 AM
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  4. Electrical Systems

    A forum to discuss marine electrical systems design, electrical components, sources, and techniques.
    Discussions:
    342
    Messages:
    3,217
    Latest: Buehler simplified boat wiring scheme Rumars, Apr 3, 2024
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  1. Manie B
    Sticky

    Boat Building Projects Underway

    Manie B, Sep 29, 2009 ... 14 15 16
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    sharpiedory
    Oct 31, 2023
  2. Steve13

    Filling in transom holes from sterndrives.

    Steve13, Apr 18, 2024 at 9:54 AM
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    3
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    71
    Tops
    Apr 18, 2024 at 1:56 PM
  3. iago0504

    Boat CockPit Ergonomic

    iago0504, Mar 26, 2024
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    7
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    419
    BlueBell
    Mar 29, 2024
  4. Aziz THRAYA

    Looking for a partner in Tunisia

    Aziz THRAYA, Mar 22, 2024
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    0
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    214
    Aziz THRAYA
    Mar 22, 2024
  5. Ronnie1986

    Installing a access panel in to a fiberglass boat

    Ronnie1986, Mar 19, 2024
    Replies:
    8
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    401
    Ronnie1986
    Mar 27, 2024
  6. Dillusion

    19 Glasply I/O to Outboard

    Dillusion, Mar 18, 2024
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    13
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    491
    Dillusion
    Apr 8, 2024
  7. wayne nicol

    carbon mast manufacturer

    wayne nicol, Feb 6, 2024
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    501
    fastwave
    Feb 7, 2024
  8. Steve Quate

    Need educated, on DIY poly resin fairing putty

    Steve Quate, Feb 3, 2024
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    12
    Views:
    948
    Steve Quate
    Feb 9, 2024
  9. John McCrary

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

    John McCrary, Jan 17, 2024 ... 2 3
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    30
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    1,572
    gonzo
    Jan 21, 2024
  10. Freddy Tilder

    Beginners Noob questions materials etc

    Freddy Tilder, Jan 10, 2024 ... 2
    Replies:
    19
    Views:
    1,302
    gonzo
    Jan 16, 2024
  11. Ahmed22

    Establishing a boat factory in GCC

    Ahmed22, Jan 10, 2024
    Replies:
    11
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    1,039
    Ahmed22
    Jan 14, 2024
  12. 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:
    1,122
    rwatson
    Jan 11, 2024
  13. James Wellington

    Still using balsa wood?

    James Wellington, Dec 28, 2023
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    882
    comfisherman
    Dec 30, 2023
  14. Mackrelman

    Bolger "Tern"

    Mackrelman, Dec 11, 2023
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    0
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    762
    Mackrelman
    Dec 11, 2023
  15. tsigmon

    Spira’s Hudson Skiff

    tsigmon, Nov 24, 2023
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    643
    tsigmon
    Nov 24, 2023
  16. TSD Joshua

    Help - Rules and regulations for boat-building in Maldives

    TSD Joshua, Nov 24, 2023
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    1,449
    TSD Joshua
    Dec 1, 2023
  17. Yevhen

    Molds for production

    Yevhen, Nov 23, 2023
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    0
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    698
    Yevhen
    Nov 23, 2023
  18. jpazzz

    ferro cement methods at samson marine

    jpazzz, Nov 4, 2023
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    1,200
    jpazzz
    Nov 9, 2023
  19. kenfyoozed

    Macgregor 26D deck repair, what fiberglass to use?

    kenfyoozed, Oct 28, 2023
    Replies:
    13
    Views:
    834
    fallguy
    Oct 30, 2023
  20. KnotShore

    Protecting and Repairing a 56 year old Hartley Cruiser

    KnotShore, Oct 22, 2023 ... 2
    Replies:
    26
    Views:
    1,721
    KnotShore
    Nov 4, 2023
  21. Dre

    No Stringers in boat

    Dre, Sep 14, 2023
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    1,541
    Dre
    Sep 22, 2023
  22. groper

    60ft eX race yacht to cruiser conversion.

    groper, Sep 10, 2023 ... 2
    Replies:
    23
    Views:
    3,220
    groper
    Mar 13, 2024
  23. MarkOHara

    The "Starved Cow" effect, how do you prevent it?

    MarkOHara, Aug 23, 2023
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    1,371
    waikikin
    Aug 27, 2023
  24. Jase5986

    Question about Pontoons

    Jase5986, Aug 6, 2023
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    996
    BlueBell
    Aug 10, 2023
  25. Dubbies

    New boater! New boat! Need help!

    Dubbies, Jul 29, 2023 ... 2
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    1,423
    BlueBell
    Jul 31, 2023
  26. Clyde

    Dry sand small areas question

    Clyde, Jul 27, 2023
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    857
    fallguy
    Jul 28, 2023
  27. wrench

    What is this and should I make something out of it?

    wrench, Jul 12, 2023
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    1,374
    wrench
    Jul 16, 2023
  28. crankit

    Raising Cabin Height on this Bertram

    crankit, Jun 30, 2023
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    1,340
    kapnD
    Jul 1, 2023
  29. Pnyboyk17

    Stringer layout plan

    Pnyboyk17, Jun 25, 2023
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    847
    Pnyboyk17
    Jun 25, 2023
  30. Briank2

    Adding spray rails

    Briank2, Jun 20, 2023
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    1,118
    fallguy
    Jun 21, 2023
  31. Asa Hammond

    Splice Aluminum Mast, keel stepped

    Asa Hammond, Jun 4, 2023
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    1,450
    kapnD
    Jun 4, 2023
  32. Dakotaly

    How determine the exact measurements of a curve?

    Dakotaly, May 22, 2023
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    1,311
    Barry
    May 24, 2023
  33. concrete_floats

    Ferrocement hull repair

    concrete_floats, May 16, 2023
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    1,361
    kapnD
    May 20, 2023
  34. Grant Holdsworth

    Making a console

    Grant Holdsworth, Apr 28, 2023
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    1,269
    voodoochile
    May 28, 2023
  35. Skip Johnson

    Peel ply

    Skip Johnson, Apr 23, 2023
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    784
    jehardiman
    Apr 23, 2023
  36. Jakob

    Replacing Floating Home Hulls without removing from water

    Jakob, Apr 8, 2023 ... 2
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    2,578
    gonzo
    Jun 27, 2023
  37. Thule

    Looking for guidance - want to build a dinghy

    Thule, Apr 4, 2023 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    30
    Views:
    3,677
    missinginaction
    Nov 18, 2023
  38. pavel915

    Tin Canoe

    pavel915, Mar 20, 2023
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    1,330
    pavel915
    Mar 20, 2023
  39. Robero

    Smooth finish on fiberglass - Projectboat

    Robero, Mar 13, 2023
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    1,046
    fallguy
    Mar 13, 2023
  40. BoggerGirl

    Seeking Spira International plans

    BoggerGirl, Mar 5, 2023
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    2,084
    Buzadero
    Jun 12, 2023
  41. zstine

    Build Upside-Down or Right-Side Up?

    zstine, Feb 21, 2023
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    1,593
    voodoochile
    Feb 22, 2023
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