Boatbuilding

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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:
    4,274
    Messages:
    53,678
    Latest: Need ideas for lamination panel AndrewK, Apr 23, 2024 at 7:01 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. gregkuiper

    Small 12' Panga Build

    gregkuiper, Jan 25, 2015 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    67
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    21,796
    gregkuiper
    Jan 18, 2018
  2. CatBuilder

    What's your experience with power fairing boards?

    CatBuilder, Apr 28, 2012 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    67
    Views:
    22,530
    CatBuilder
    May 22, 2012
  3. Ari

    Wooden boat construction- Malaysia

    Ari, Mar 9, 2006 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    64
    Views:
    74,339
    joseph sigley
    Mar 4, 2012
  4. laukejas

    Medication for epoxy sensatisation

    laukejas, Jun 28, 2020 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    63
    Views:
    8,633
    Will Gilmore
    Aug 2, 2020
  5. the brain

    Redoing wood floor the proper way round two

    the brain, Aug 5, 2017 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    62
    Views:
    9,077
    the brain
    Aug 28, 2017
  6. lobsterman

    a ? about selling homemade skiffs...

    lobsterman, Apr 11, 2011 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    60
    Views:
    16,606
    whitepointer23
    Jul 4, 2015
  7. phil32

    90 Ozark Deck Boat rebuild

    phil32, Jul 23, 2012 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    59
    Views:
    19,974
    ondarvr
    Dec 18, 2016
  8. Fanie

    Beam Pin Vacuum Infusion Help Please

    Fanie, May 8, 2009 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    59
    Views:
    12,008
    Fanie
    May 17, 2009
  9. Fanie

    Vacvuum infusion F U # 2

    Fanie, Nov 26, 2008 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    58
    Views:
    9,852
    Wynand N
    Dec 1, 2008
  10. Hojo

    Redoing a 79 mako, epoxy or ester

    Hojo, Jul 16, 2022 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    56
    Views:
    5,518
    Hojo
    Jul 8, 2023
  11. Manie B

    Amateur boat building in South Africa

    Manie B, Nov 6, 2008 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    55
    Views:
    24,064
    nukisen
    Feb 6, 2012
  12. 300wm

    Making bottom of boat scuff resistent

    300wm, Dec 10, 2015 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    54
    Views:
    9,142
    300wm
    Mar 2, 2016
  13. KnottyBuoyz
    Locked

    Lifelong dream

    KnottyBuoyz, Apr 2, 2011 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    54
    Views:
    12,301
    troy2000
    Jul 5, 2011
  14. voodoochile

    Katie-J´s refit

    voodoochile, Jan 14, 2023 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    53
    Views:
    4,419
    voodoochile
    Apr 15, 2024
  15. retrosub

    Neglected Kells 23 sailboat... advice sought

    retrosub, Jun 10, 2014 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    53
    Views:
    17,438
    PAR
    Aug 17, 2014
  16. Aberamonli

    Building a raft w/ pvc pipe?

    Aberamonli, Mar 12, 2004 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    52
    Views:
    79,886
    dinoa
    Jan 24, 2015
  17. Boston

    Best Bang For The Buck Fasteners

    Boston, Apr 7, 2010 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    52
    Views:
    8,586
    Landlubber
    Apr 28, 2011
  18. Thomas Wick

    Tite Bond glue for a 27' strip plank hull?

    Thomas Wick, Apr 15, 2007 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    52
    Views:
    18,234
    alan white
    May 8, 2007
  19. Alumination

    Vintage aluminum Crestliner project

    Alumination, Oct 24, 2013 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    51
    Views:
    24,408
    Alumination
    Sep 21, 2015
  20. apex1
    Locked

    Buy your boat today!

    apex1, Dec 14, 2010 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    51
    Views:
    7,407
    mark775
    Dec 23, 2010
  21. cat chaser

    pontoon boat

    cat chaser, May 5, 2002 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    51
    Views:
    138,604
    rooster
    Nov 1, 2006
  22. SixMadrid

    New Project Beam Trawler

    SixMadrid, Apr 5, 2013 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    50
    Views:
    11,789
    rxcomposite
    Apr 11, 2013
  23. A-white

    Boat repair

    A-white, Nov 9, 2007 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    50
    Views:
    27,901
    philzero44
    Apr 1, 2008
  24. sportfishing

    Making a Boat mold???????

    sportfishing, Mar 2, 2010 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    49
    Views:
    29,917
    cbdigh
    Apr 11, 2013
  25. svfrolic

    Strip foam boat building

    svfrolic, Jan 14, 2013 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    48
    Views:
    21,333
    upchurchmr
    Jul 20, 2019
  26. TOALL

    50ft strip plank sailer

    TOALL, Jun 29, 2016 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    48
    Views:
    11,788
    TeddyDiver
    Jul 12, 2016
  27. Leon01323

    Gel Coat reactions

    Leon01323, Jan 24, 2011 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    48
    Views:
    10,768
    jiggerpro
    Feb 14, 2011
  28. CatBuilder

    Do you like frosting?

    CatBuilder, Dec 15, 2010 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    48
    Views:
    7,517
    AndrewK
    Feb 3, 2011
  29. mmelnick

    white fiberglass sheets from Home Depot?

    mmelnick, Aug 20, 2010 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    48
    Views:
    29,812
    mydauphin
    Aug 25, 2010
  30. Manie B

    Building Methods

    Manie B, Sep 16, 2009 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    48
    Views:
    26,636
    themanshed
    Sep 30, 2009
  31. WoodSango

    Just got my study plans! Woods Sango

    WoodSango, May 14, 2020 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    47
    Views:
    8,674
    Pericles
    Jan 26, 2021
  32. Jmooredesigns

    Question about completely foam filled hulls

    Jmooredesigns, Dec 25, 2016 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    47
    Views:
    18,425
    TANSL
    Jan 7, 2017
  33. Matt.D

    Help extending?

    Matt.D, Nov 20, 2007 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    47
    Views:
    8,774
    masalai
    Dec 14, 2007
  34. Brian Carig

    ISO 'Wide Beam Canal' Boat Builders in US.

    Brian Carig, Apr 16, 2021 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    46
    Views:
    6,401
    Hawk73ku
    Jan 16, 2024
  35. Friday

    Building a Catamaran - Costs?

    Friday, Jul 8, 2004 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    46
    Views:
    118,677
    azcat
    Mar 30, 2009
  36. timplett

    First time boat-builder

    timplett, Aug 13, 2006 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    46
    Views:
    8,501
    timplett
    Aug 18, 2006
  37. magentawave

    Does a NON-toxic cleaner exist to remove polyester & epoxy resin from hands & tools?

    magentawave, Jul 19, 2013 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    45
    Views:
    28,629
    Herman
    Sep 3, 2013
  38. DogCavalry

    Interesting things seen in a boatyard

    DogCavalry, Jun 6, 2021 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    44
    Views:
    5,982
    DogCavalry
    Jul 17, 2023
  39. Klink Sanford

    Gelcoat as non-skid on Deck

    Klink Sanford, Dec 10, 2021 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    44
    Views:
    5,779
    Klink Sanford
    Sep 14, 2022
  40. blackdaisies

    boat trailers made from wood/ no weld metal trailers

    blackdaisies, Oct 13, 2008 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    44
    Views:
    35,384
    Tim B
    Oct 21, 2011
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