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. Rungholt

    Painting over single part epoxy.

    Rungholt, Jan 3, 2025
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    5
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    1,351
    gonzo
    Jan 6, 2025
  2. sandog

    Swim Platform Design ideas/help for steel hull truller

    sandog, Jan 30, 2021
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    12
    Views:
    3,881
    Nick Wootton
    Jan 4, 2025
  3. Hubzol

    Cracking problem

    Hubzol, Nov 13, 2024
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    1,593
    Hubzol
    Dec 27, 2024
  4. laukejas

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

    laukejas, Dec 7, 2024
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    1,549
    laukejas
    Dec 9, 2024
  5. Archive

    Whisstock Naja 30

    Archive, Jun 12, 2001
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    11,875
    Fleetwood
    Nov 25, 2024
  6. Swilsson

    Superyacht project management course

    Swilsson, Nov 1, 2024
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    2
    Views:
    1,422
    Swilsson
    Nov 1, 2024
  7. Dillusion

    19 Glasply I/O to Outboard

    Dillusion, Mar 18, 2024 ... 2
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    4,604
    Dillusion
    Oct 15, 2024
  8. jmwoodring

    Chugs and other scrap built boats

    jmwoodring, Oct 2, 2024 ... 2
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    2,971
    fallguy
    Oct 11, 2024
  9. sun

    How will the Royal New Zealand Navy vessel HMNZS Manawanui be handled?

    sun, Oct 6, 2024
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    1,148
    comfisherman
    Oct 6, 2024
  10. blared

    Consepto - Express by Blared

    blared, Sep 22, 2024
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    0
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    1,198
    blared
    Sep 22, 2024
  11. rolphill

    Small Steam Boat

    rolphill, Aug 30, 2024 ... 2
    Replies:
    25
    Views:
    3,422
    gonzo
    Sep 19, 2024
  12. Spear95

    DIY sailboat that can be carried on car roof

    Spear95, Aug 8, 2024
    Replies:
    14
    Views:
    3,373
    Spear95
    Sep 3, 2024
  13. starcmr

    Best Materials for Building a Durable and Lightweight Ship?

    starcmr, Aug 31, 2024
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    1,780
    bajansailor
    Sep 1, 2024
  14. terra

    27' Riva Aquarama Clone

    terra, Jul 14, 2021 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    38
    Views:
    11,027
    jsts
    Aug 31, 2024
  15. BravoPB

    Stretched a 23 SC to a 28 Integrated Transom

    BravoPB, Aug 11, 2024
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    1,301
    BravoPB
    Aug 11, 2024
  16. Maxxi

    18ft Console Boat Restoration and Modification

    Maxxi, Apr 7, 2022 ... 2
    Replies:
    15
    Views:
    4,239
    Maxxi
    Jul 26, 2024
  17. socalspearit

    Awlgrip 2 part LPU over UNCURED Interlux Perfection 2 part

    socalspearit, Jun 25, 2024
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    1,652
    fallguy
    Jul 2, 2024
  18. chowdan

    Bilge paint or flow coat

    chowdan, Jun 30, 2024
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    1,617
    gonzo
    Jul 1, 2024
  19. RSD

    Cutting aluminium - has anyone been told not to laser cut if going to weld?

    RSD, Jun 18, 2024 ... 2
    Replies:
    18
    Views:
    4,483
    Barry
    Jun 21, 2024
  20. kira126

    Looking for boat builder entrepreneur in Thailand

    kira126, Jun 18, 2024
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    1,580
    kira126
    Jun 18, 2024
  21. mariobrothers88

    Registering your boat

    mariobrothers88, Oct 3, 2022
    Replies:
    13
    Views:
    3,858
    pironiero
    Jun 18, 2024
  22. RSD

    Aluminium plate sheet orientation question

    RSD, Jun 15, 2024 ... 2
    Replies:
    18
    Views:
    3,292
    RSD
    Jun 18, 2024
  23. Glenn Styron

    Transom rebuild Seaway 23'

    Glenn Styron, Jun 13, 2024
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    0
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    1,364
    Glenn Styron
    Jun 13, 2024
  24. M.R John

    Help Catamaran

    M.R John, Jun 11, 2024
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    1,786
    M.R John
    Jun 13, 2024
  25. samir elbaguer

    Filling up wrongly cut bow thruster holes

    samir elbaguer, Jun 6, 2024 ... 2
    Replies:
    20
    Views:
    2,946
    wet feet
    Jun 9, 2024
  26. Neal Rudin

    EMERALD PRINCESS Restaurant Barge/Venue on the Eire Canal

    Neal Rudin, Jun 5, 2024
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    1,566
    fallguy
    Jun 7, 2024
  27. zstine

    IP Protection of Kelsall KSS or Cylinder Mold Building Methods

    zstine, May 6, 2024
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    1,624
    Steve W
    Jun 6, 2024
  28. socalspearit

    Boat builder's risk insurance for small vessel?

    socalspearit, May 16, 2024
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    2,123
    socalspearit
    May 17, 2024
  29. fpjeepy05

    Looking for a Room to Rent in Charleston

    fpjeepy05, May 6, 2024
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    1,384
    Bartman
    May 15, 2024
  30. Steve13

    Filling in transom holes from sterndrives.

    Steve13, Apr 18, 2024
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    2,518
    Dillusion
    May 10, 2024
  31. voodoochile

    Katie-J´s refit

    voodoochile, Jan 14, 2023 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    53
    Views:
    9,537
    voodoochile
    Apr 15, 2024
  32. iago0504

    Boat CockPit Ergonomic

    iago0504, Mar 26, 2024
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    1,948
    BlueBell
    Mar 29, 2024
  33. Ronnie1986

    Installing a access panel in to a fiberglass boat

    Ronnie1986, Mar 19, 2024
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    2,334
    Ronnie1986
    Mar 27, 2024
  34. Aziz THRAYA

    Looking for a partner in Tunisia

    Aziz THRAYA, Mar 22, 2024
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    1,361
    Aziz THRAYA
    Mar 22, 2024
  35. SecondChance248

    RIP Mr. Paul [PAR] Riccelli

    SecondChance248, May 31, 2018 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    72
    Views:
    20,614
    Ike
    Feb 26, 2024
  36. Steve Quate

    Need educated, on DIY poly resin fairing putty

    Steve Quate, Feb 3, 2024
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    2,667
    Steve Quate
    Feb 9, 2024
  37. wayne nicol

    carbon mast manufacturer

    wayne nicol, Feb 6, 2024
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    1,572
    fastwave
    Feb 7, 2024
  38. John McCrary

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

    John McCrary, Jan 17, 2024 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    30
    Views:
    4,797
    gonzo
    Jan 21, 2024
  39. Brian Carig

    ISO 'Wide Beam Canal' Boat Builders in US.

    Brian Carig, Apr 16, 2021 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    46
    Views:
    14,409
    Hawk73ku
    Jan 16, 2024
  40. Freddy Tilder

    Beginners Noob questions materials etc

    Freddy Tilder, Jan 10, 2024 ... 2
    Replies:
    19
    Views:
    3,835
    gonzo
    Jan 16, 2024
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