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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:
    4,252
    Messages:
    53,291
    Latest: Earthen mold work boat.. Rumars, Sep 25, 2023 at 10:53 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:
    1,096
    Messages:
    14,862
    Latest: Steel Bollard Weld Penetration BlueBell, Sep 11, 2023
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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:
    2,316
    Messages:
    28,582
    Latest: Jeff Spira boat plans Bison, Sep 21, 2023 at 8:11 PM
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  4. Electrical Systems

    A forum to discuss marine electrical systems design, electrical components, sources, and techniques.
    Discussions:
    341
    Messages:
    3,209
    Latest: Need help wiring twin helm boat Barry, Aug 23, 2023
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  1. Manie B
    Sticky

    Boat Building Projects Underway

    Manie B, Sep 29, 2009 ... 14 15 16
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    252,860
    MotorCityBW
    Aug 18, 2023
  2. Dre

    No Stringers in boat

    Dre, Sep 14, 2023
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    8
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    934
    Dre
    Sep 22, 2023 at 2:38 AM
  3. groper

    60ft eX race yacht to cruiser conversion.

    groper, Sep 10, 2023
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    10
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    881
    Rumars
    Sep 25, 2023 at 9:25 PM
  4. MarkOHara

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

    MarkOHara, Aug 23, 2023
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    9
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    737
    waikikin
    Aug 27, 2023
  5. Jase5986

    Question about Pontoons

    Jase5986, Aug 6, 2023
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    671
    BlueBell
    Aug 10, 2023
  6. Dubbies

    New boater! New boat! Need help!

    Dubbies, Jul 29, 2023 ... 2
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    868
    BlueBell
    Jul 31, 2023
  7. Clyde

    Dry sand small areas question

    Clyde, Jul 27, 2023
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    529
    fallguy
    Jul 28, 2023
  8. wrench

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

    wrench, Jul 12, 2023
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    9
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    917
    wrench
    Jul 16, 2023
  9. crankit

    Raising Cabin Height on this Bertram

    crankit, Jun 30, 2023
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    752
    kapnD
    Jul 1, 2023
  10. Pnyboyk17

    Stringer layout plan

    Pnyboyk17, Jun 25, 2023
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    2
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    493
    Pnyboyk17
    Jun 25, 2023
  11. Briank2

    Adding spray rails

    Briank2, Jun 20, 2023
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    674
    fallguy
    Jun 21, 2023
  12. Asa Hammond

    Splice Aluminum Mast, keel stepped

    Asa Hammond, Jun 4, 2023
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    2
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    1,037
    kapnD
    Jun 4, 2023
  13. Dakotaly

    How determine the exact measurements of a curve?

    Dakotaly, May 22, 2023
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    771
    Barry
    May 24, 2023
  14. concrete_floats

    Ferrocement hull repair

    concrete_floats, May 16, 2023
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    748
    kapnD
    May 20, 2023
  15. Grant Holdsworth

    Making a console

    Grant Holdsworth, Apr 28, 2023
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    898
    voodoochile
    May 28, 2023
  16. Skip Johnson

    Peel ply

    Skip Johnson, Apr 23, 2023
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    479
    jehardiman
    Apr 23, 2023
  17. Jakob

    Replacing Floating Home Hulls without removing from water

    Jakob, Apr 8, 2023 ... 2
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    1,504
    gonzo
    Jun 27, 2023
  18. Thule

    Looking for guidance - want to build a dinghy

    Thule, Apr 4, 2023 ... 2
    Replies:
    29
    Views:
    2,118
    Skip Johnson
    Aug 29, 2023
  19. pavel915

    Tin Canoe

    pavel915, Mar 20, 2023
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    663
    pavel915
    Mar 20, 2023
  20. Robero

    Smooth finish on fiberglass - Projectboat

    Robero, Mar 13, 2023
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    706
    fallguy
    Mar 13, 2023
  21. BoggerGirl

    Seeking Spira International plans

    BoggerGirl, Mar 5, 2023
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    1,205
    Buzadero
    Jun 12, 2023
  22. zstine

    Build Upside-Down or Right-Side Up?

    zstine, Feb 21, 2023
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    971
    voodoochile
    Feb 22, 2023
  23. NC.Traveler

    2002 Bass Tracker PT 165 Complete Overhaul looking for advice

    NC.Traveler, Jan 17, 2023
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    0
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    505
    NC.Traveler
    Jan 17, 2023
  24. voodoochile

    Katie-J´s refit

    voodoochile, Jan 14, 2023 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    30
    Views:
    1,338
    voodoochile
    Apr 23, 2023
  25. Grnch

    No time to build the boat, so the plans are for sale

    Grnch, Jan 11, 2023
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    0
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    852
    Grnch
    Jan 11, 2023
  26. Veloceruss

    Cold Molding Greavette Streamliner style runabout

    Veloceruss, Jan 1, 2023
    Replies:
    13
    Views:
    763
    rangebowdrie
    Jan 4, 2023
  27. Elefterios

    How possible is it to build a stainless steel sailing boat?

    Elefterios, Dec 8, 2022 ... 2
    Replies:
    16
    Views:
    1,938
    voodoochile
    Jan 26, 2023
  28. Coracular

    Deck stiffening for houseboat on HDPE pontoons?

    Coracular, Nov 27, 2022
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    943
    kapnD
    Nov 27, 2022
  29. starcmr

    Hardwood floor repair

    starcmr, Nov 23, 2022
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    899
    mc_rash
    Dec 15, 2022
  30. antonin Radue

    High performance international moth

    antonin Radue, Nov 18, 2022
    Replies:
    0
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    492
    antonin Radue
    Nov 18, 2022
  31. AdmiralShellfishCo

    Spud for work catamaran/barge deck?

    AdmiralShellfishCo, Oct 25, 2022
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    1,156
    AdmiralShellfishCo
    Nov 2, 2022
  32. captbone

    Cost of mold- 24ft Center Console Hull- Insight needed?

    captbone, Oct 20, 2022
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    984
    KD8NPB
    Oct 24, 2022
  33. Brian242

    Expandable Boat Mold Design

    Brian242, Oct 5, 2022
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    1,295
    mudsailor
    Jan 22, 2023
  34. mariobrothers88

    Registering your boat

    mariobrothers88, Oct 3, 2022
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    1,081
    pironiero
    Jan 29, 2023
  35. Theo van der Toorn

    Fibreglass layup advise

    Theo van der Toorn, Oct 2, 2022 ... 2
    Replies:
    29
    Views:
    1,893
    rxcomposite
    Oct 19, 2022
  36. oceansswk

    Covering Boards

    oceansswk, Sep 28, 2022
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    694
    kapnD
    Oct 1, 2022
  37. Oddbjorn

    ISO 12216, Small Craft Windows, portlights, etc.

    Oddbjorn, Sep 25, 2022
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    0
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    606
    Oddbjorn
    Sep 25, 2022
  38. zvi

    correct birdsmouth mast diameter

    zvi, Sep 14, 2022 ... 2
    Replies:
    16
    Views:
    1,663
    voodoochile
    Jan 25, 2023
  39. Squidly-Diddly

    would Stitch and Weld with metal work?

    Squidly-Diddly, Aug 20, 2022
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    1,310
    jehardiman
    Sep 27, 2022
  40. renleo

    Best place to build aluminum sailboat

    renleo, Aug 16, 2022 ... 2
    Replies:
    25
    Views:
    1,999
    comfisherman
    Aug 18, 2022
  41. mustafaumu sarac

    fiberglass by carpenters polyurethane glue on glass fibers ??

    mustafaumu sarac, Aug 7, 2022
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    1,059
    keith66
    Sep 23, 2022
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