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
    Views:
    319,871
    Don McDermott
    Feb 23, 2025
  2. Manie B

    Manie's Microcruiser

    Manie B, Jun 14, 2009 ... 68 69 70
    Replies:
    1,041
    Views:
    282,696
    Manie B
    Nov 22, 2015
  3. groper

    efficient 10m displacement powercat (build thread)

    groper, Apr 15, 2012 ... 35 36 37
    Replies:
    549
    Views:
    220,949
    jorgepease
    Jan 20, 2018
  4. hossman777

    PVC raft?

    hossman777, May 29, 2007 ... 2
    Replies:
    18
    Views:
    197,088
    Shunta
    Jul 5, 2017
  5. Charly

    Kurt Hughes Daycharter 36

    Charly, Mar 10, 2010 ... 26 27 28
    Replies:
    407
    Views:
    175,498
    Charlyipad
    Jun 16, 2018
  6. qwist04

    Raft down the Mississippi

    qwist04, Jan 18, 2005 ... 16 17 18
    Replies:
    261
    Views:
    157,720
    qwist04
    Apr 10, 2013
  7. Ward

    What to waterproof plywood with?

    Ward, May 15, 2003
    Replies:
    14
    Views:
    151,484
    gonzo
    Jun 24, 2003
  8. 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:
    148,090
    viking north
    Dec 23, 2016
  9. cat chaser

    pontoon boat

    cat chaser, May 5, 2002 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    51
    Views:
    141,215
    rooster
    Nov 1, 2006
  10. Friday

    Building a Catamaran - Costs?

    Friday, Jul 8, 2004 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    46
    Views:
    125,348
    azcat
    Mar 30, 2009
  11. SomewhereInND

    How do I get started building a houseboat?

    SomewhereInND, Dec 9, 2003 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    40
    Views:
    119,075
    Eric Sponberg
    Apr 11, 2014
  12. Cadeb5

    Waterproofing plywood using epoxy paint

    Cadeb5, Jul 18, 2013 ... 2
    Replies:
    15
    Views:
    117,606
    thudpucker
    Jul 23, 2013
  13. Manie B

    Manie's TEN

    Manie B, Sep 15, 2014 ... 23 24 25
    Replies:
    365
    Views:
    114,407
    BlueBell
    Mar 21, 2023
  14. jesse l.t.

    ORCA Boat From The Movie "JAWS"

    jesse l.t., Mar 22, 2008 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    34
    Views:
    110,287
    Tattoo Johnny
    May 8, 2022
  15. mosquitolaGOON

    Cheapest way to build a mold

    mosquitolaGOON, Apr 16, 2008
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    97,394
    Herman
    Apr 26, 2008
  16. mvoltin

    Epoxy over XPS method

    mvoltin, Nov 16, 2018 ... 10 11 12
    Replies:
    176
    Views:
    93,738
    fallguy
    Aug 9, 2022
  17. series60

    How do I get boat off trailer?

    series60, Aug 19, 2009 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    33
    Views:
    92,412
    Fanie
    Jan 20, 2010
  18. colfar5033

    My russian boat

    colfar5033, Oct 20, 2009 ... 9 10 11
    Replies:
    159
    Views:
    92,356
    Volkanoksuz
    Sep 28, 2021
  19. jsass

    Restoring an old boat, starting with the floor.

    jsass, Jun 21, 2004
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    84,485
    PAR
    Jun 24, 2004
  20. Aberamonli

    Building a raft w/ pvc pipe?

    Aberamonli, Mar 12, 2004 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    52
    Views:
    83,462
    dinoa
    Jan 24, 2015
  21. Ari

    Wooden boat construction- Malaysia

    Ari, Mar 9, 2006 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    64
    Views:
    79,036
    joseph sigley
    Mar 4, 2012
  22. brian eiland

    STEEL HULLS with Composite Superstructure / Topsides

    brian eiland, Jun 16, 2013 ... 16 17 18
    Replies:
    266
    Views:
    78,934
    brian eiland
    Apr 29, 2014
  23. Spyder Ninja

    Easiest (i.e. cheapest) way to build a raft + rafting disaster!

    Spyder Ninja, Apr 16, 2004 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    35
    Views:
    77,405
    rwatson
    Jul 26, 2012
  24. tpenfield

    Custom Extended Swim Platform

    tpenfield, Jan 8, 2019 ... 13 14 15
    Replies:
    218
    Views:
    70,214
    tpenfield
    Dec 8, 2021
  25. odysseus

    Inflatable boat construction

    odysseus, Jun 8, 2006 ... 2
    Replies:
    29
    Views:
    67,361
    corsarul
    Feb 28, 2012
  26. Guest

    epoxy fuel tanks

    Guest, Dec 18, 2001 ... 2
    Replies:
    24
    Views:
    66,805
    dfmoss
    Aug 14, 2008
  27. mickster

    building outboard bracket?

    mickster, Jun 12, 2001
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    61,604
    Mick
    Aug 6, 2004
  28. Dave T

    A boat a motor and a trailer

    Dave T, Nov 9, 2011 ... 8 9 10
    Replies:
    143
    Views:
    58,108
    Dave T
    May 14, 2018
  29. Guest

    Pontoon Boat Kit

    Guest, Dec 31, 2001
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    53,236
    Dman
    Nov 4, 2004
  30. Lowcarb

    How do I build a mast out of Carbon Fiber or glass

    Lowcarb, Jun 22, 2003 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    30
    Views:
    52,775
    Eric Sponberg
    Sep 27, 2004
  31. San Juan Sailor

    How much fiberglass over plywood?

    San Juan Sailor, Mar 30, 2009
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    51,925
    PAR
    Mar 31, 2009
  32. Jasonkatie

    building a hydroplane boat/help

    Jasonkatie, Oct 21, 2006
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    50,384
    Victor Lemmi
    Dec 28, 2007
  33. boulty123

    Houseboat weight

    boulty123, Mar 2, 2013 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    37
    Views:
    49,834
    FLOATINGvillage
    Jun 7, 2013
  34. 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:
    49,386
    fallguy
    Jun 4, 2022
  35. CatBuilder

    Tips on Dagger Board Trunk Construction?

    CatBuilder, Dec 21, 2011 ... 7 8 9
    Replies:
    122
    Views:
    47,570
    CatBuilder
    Apr 27, 2012
  36. Saqa

    Building a stitch & glue boat in Fiji

    Saqa, Oct 20, 2013 ... 12 13 14
    Replies:
    199
    Views:
    47,397
    gregkuiper
    Feb 9, 2015
  37. klick

    How do I waterproof the drive axle

    klick, Apr 24, 2008 ... 2
    Replies:
    16
    Views:
    47,290
    Captain Howdy
    Jan 10, 2014
  38. deagle25

    Should I stick with plywood or go for foam core?

    deagle25, Sep 22, 2013 ... 2
    Replies:
    21
    Views:
    46,852
    FixItWise
    Jun 19, 2023
  39. icedout

    homemade boat 5hp lawnmower engine(not complete)

    icedout, Jan 18, 2009 ... 2
    Replies:
    27
    Views:
    46,108
    PAR
    Feb 16, 2009
  40. Guest

    water logged floatation problems

    Guest, Feb 23, 2003 ... 2
    Replies:
    21
    Views:
    44,881
    Richard Petersen
    Feb 8, 2005
  41. botenoutlet

    BOAT design / manufactoring in CHINA

    botenoutlet, Jan 1, 2005 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    68
    Views:
    44,724
    Adam Younger
    Jan 5, 2009
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