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:
    4,348
    Messages:
    55,073
    Latest: Late in the game transom problem fallguy, Nov 6, 2025 at 9:34 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:
    1,110
    Messages:
    15,063
    Latest: Propeller Nut with Anode? sdowney717, May 9, 2025
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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:
    2,356
    Messages:
    29,336
    Latest: 1957 Chris Craft Cavalier / Paint removal James OD, Nov 6, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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  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
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  1. Manie B
    Sticky

    Boat Building Projects Underway

    Manie B, Sep 29, 2009 ... 15 16 17
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    241
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    320,096
    Don McDermott
    Feb 23, 2025
  2. Manie B

    Manie's Microcruiser

    Manie B, Jun 14, 2009 ... 68 69 70
    Replies:
    1,041
    Views:
    283,169
    Manie B
    Nov 22, 2015
  3. viking north

    The "NANCY G" a surfboat /lifeboat to motorsailer conversion build in progress

    viking north, Feb 11, 2011 ... 39 40 41
    Replies:
    607
    Views:
    148,518
    viking north
    Dec 23, 2016
  4. groper

    efficient 10m displacement powercat (build thread)

    groper, Apr 15, 2012 ... 35 36 37
    Replies:
    549
    Views:
    221,077
    jorgepease
    Jan 20, 2018
  5. Charly

    Kurt Hughes Daycharter 36

    Charly, Mar 10, 2010 ... 26 27 28
    Replies:
    407
    Views:
    175,560
    Charlyipad
    Jun 16, 2018
  6. Manie B

    Manie's TEN

    Manie B, Sep 15, 2014 ... 23 24 25
    Replies:
    365
    Views:
    114,607
    BlueBell
    Mar 21, 2023
  7. brian eiland

    STEEL HULLS with Composite Superstructure / Topsides

    brian eiland, Jun 16, 2013 ... 16 17 18
    Replies:
    266
    Views:
    79,083
    brian eiland
    Apr 29, 2014
  8. qwist04

    Raft down the Mississippi

    qwist04, Jan 18, 2005 ... 16 17 18
    Replies:
    261
    Views:
    157,790
    qwist04
    Apr 10, 2013
  9. KnottyBuoyz

    It's been awhile so let's get back up to speed: She:Kon Bateau TW28 modified

    KnottyBuoyz, Aug 18, 2013 ... 15 16 17
    Replies:
    243
    Views:
    49,579
    fallguy
    Jun 4, 2022
  10. tpenfield

    Custom Extended Swim Platform

    tpenfield, Jan 8, 2019 ... 13 14 15
    Replies:
    218
    Views:
    70,319
    tpenfield
    Dec 8, 2021
  11. Saqa

    Building a stitch & glue boat in Fiji

    Saqa, Oct 20, 2013 ... 12 13 14
    Replies:
    199
    Views:
    47,471
    gregkuiper
    Feb 9, 2015
  12. Boston
    Locked

    The game is afoot

    Boston, Apr 20, 2011 ... 10 11 12
    Replies:
    178
    Views:
    30,323
    Tad
    May 25, 2011
  13. mvoltin

    Epoxy over XPS method

    mvoltin, Nov 16, 2018 ... 10 11 12
    Replies:
    176
    Views:
    93,924
    fallguy
    Aug 9, 2022
  14. colfar5033

    My russian boat

    colfar5033, Oct 20, 2009 ... 9 10 11
    Replies:
    159
    Views:
    92,394
    Volkanoksuz
    Sep 28, 2021
  15. Dave T

    A boat a motor and a trailer

    Dave T, Nov 9, 2011 ... 8 9 10
    Replies:
    143
    Views:
    58,168
    Dave T
    May 14, 2018
  16. CatBuilder

    Tips on Dagger Board Trunk Construction?

    CatBuilder, Dec 21, 2011 ... 7 8 9
    Replies:
    122
    Views:
    47,598
    CatBuilder
    Apr 27, 2012
  17. John Theunissen

    Building RYD-16.9 Rocky - Hull 21

    John Theunissen, Aug 5, 2017 ... 6 7 8
    Replies:
    119
    Views:
    26,517
    John Theunissen
    Jan 30, 2023
  18. CatBuilder

    It was great while it lasted...

    CatBuilder, Apr 9, 2011 ... 6 7 8
    Replies:
    115
    Views:
    17,368
    CatBuilder
    Apr 23, 2011
  19. CatBuilder

    HELP! Hull is Sagging! I don't know what to do!

    CatBuilder, Mar 21, 2011 ... 6 7 8
    Replies:
    114
    Views:
    26,726
    CatBuilder
    Mar 31, 2011
  20. laukejas

    Quick advice needed - enlarging a long blind hole

    laukejas, Jul 19, 2025 ... 6 7 8
    Replies:
    107
    Views:
    5,584
    wet feet
    Aug 13, 2025
  21. jdory

    30' cruising catamaran repair log

    jdory, Aug 7, 2015 ... 5 6 7
    Replies:
    104
    Views:
    25,333
    jdory
    Feb 2, 2021
  22. CatBuilder

    Bead and Cove Router Bits - Where to buy in USA?

    CatBuilder, Dec 18, 2010 ... 5 6 7
    Replies:
    101
    Views:
    27,240
    cthippo
    Sep 13, 2011
  23. laukejas

    Hull fairing questions

    laukejas, Nov 2, 2020 ... 5 6 7
    Replies:
    99
    Views:
    21,370
    fallguy
    Dec 5, 2020
  24. Ra3ei Ba7er

    Cracked Keel 1999 starcraft 2290

    Ra3ei Ba7er, Sep 22, 2011 ... 5 6 7
    Replies:
    99
    Views:
    21,814
    tunnels
    Jan 20, 2012
  25. LP

    Putting it all together.

    LP, Jan 7, 2007 ... 5 6 7
    Replies:
    97
    Views:
    22,865
    LP
    May 27, 2013
  26. Collin

    wheat flour epoxy additive

    Collin, Nov 2, 2012 ... 4 5 6
    Replies:
    87
    Views:
    35,239
    goodwilltoall
    Nov 17, 2012
  27. laukejas

    Compound plywood bend in stitch&glue construction?

    laukejas, Apr 8, 2025 ... 4 5 6
    Replies:
    86
    Views:
    8,141
    laukejas
    Apr 15, 2025
  28. lockley16

    Boat building help

    lockley16, Oct 31, 2013 ... 4 5 6
    Replies:
    86
    Views:
    17,472
    Mystic power
    Jan 14, 2016
  29. Starcraft

    restore starcraft American

    Starcraft, Jul 1, 2017 ... 4 5 6
    Replies:
    84
    Views:
    16,529
    SC American 22
    Jul 27, 2021
  30. gonzo
    Locked

    Building without plans

    gonzo, Feb 14, 2015 ... 4 5 6
    Replies:
    84
    Views:
    17,143
    gonzo
    Feb 19, 2015
  31. CatBuilder

    What joint to use in bulkheads??

    CatBuilder, Jun 3, 2011 ... 4 5 6
    Replies:
    79
    Views:
    19,938
    hoytedow
    Jul 20, 2011
  32. Johns1152

    Wheelhouse windows

    Johns1152, Oct 11, 2010 ... 4 5 6
    Replies:
    79
    Views:
    37,512
    SeaJay
    Jan 28, 2011
  33. Leonwaves

    Mexican shipyards

    Leonwaves, Jul 27, 2020 ... 4 5 6
    Replies:
    78
    Views:
    14,570
    marcoh
    Nov 7, 2020
  34. mariobrothers88

    Richard Woods Flica 34' plywood/epoxy Build

    mariobrothers88, Dec 14, 2020 ... 4 5 6
    Replies:
    76
    Views:
    12,680
    fallguy
    Aug 27, 2021
  35. multivariablespace

    Coronado 15 Repair Help

    multivariablespace, Aug 1, 2017 ... 4 5 6
    Replies:
    75
    Views:
    19,246
    5monkeys
    May 7, 2019
  36. Manie B

    PD Racer South Africa

    Manie B, Dec 9, 2011 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    74
    Views:
    36,804
    sharpii2
    Nov 6, 2012
  37. Ike

    New Project Boat Rebuild

    Ike, Dec 27, 2011 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    73
    Views:
    19,567
    Ike
    Aug 7, 2013
  38. SecondChance248

    RIP Mr. Paul [PAR] Riccelli

    SecondChance248, May 31, 2018 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    72
    Views:
    20,647
    Ike
    Feb 26, 2024
  39. lenm

    Carolina flare build and materials

    lenm, Dec 11, 2014 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    70
    Views:
    19,730
    lenm
    Jul 1, 2015
  40. zstine

    Vacuum Bagging On Plywood and Balsa Permeation?

    zstine, Jan 29, 2021 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    69
    Views:
    12,200
    fallguy
    Feb 9, 2021
  41. Vulkyn

    My first boat building project! The adventure begins !

    Vulkyn, Sep 25, 2010 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    68
    Views:
    19,210
    Vulkyn
    May 24, 2011
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