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:
    4,274
    Messages:
    53,684
    Latest: How to make a hull in epoxy and fiberglass only from a mold — no vacuum Space, Apr 26, 2024 at 2:45 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
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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. OrcaSea

    What causes epoxy to do this?

    OrcaSea, Jan 25, 2015 ... 2 3
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    43
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    7,157
    OrcaSea
    Mar 30, 2015
  2. Scarab

    42 M/Y Build - Questions

    Scarab, Sep 6, 2014 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    43
    Views:
    5,867
    rwatson
    Sep 20, 2014
  3. Rick_K

    Converting a Race Boat into a pleasure Boat

    Rick_K, Feb 4, 2010 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    43
    Views:
    13,119
    Rick_K
    Nov 1, 2010
  4. amaurer

    Watch me build my autonomous solar 20-footer...

    amaurer, Sep 29, 2009 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    43
    Views:
    11,205
    rwatson
    Aug 10, 2010
  5. Frosty

    Who can build me a powercat in Asia

    Frosty, May 22, 2002 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    43
    Views:
    20,445
    andrea2
    Sep 13, 2005
  6. Trick Powerboats

    plug stuck in the mold

    Trick Powerboats, Feb 2, 2013 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    42
    Views:
    12,718
    SamSam
    Feb 12, 2013
  7. Gripenland

    Mass production daycruiser! Most cost effective production method?

    Gripenland, Sep 30, 2011 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    42
    Views:
    12,157
    Gripenland
    Oct 5, 2011
  8. nickvonw

    Health effects of Epoxy

    nickvonw, Apr 16, 2011 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    42
    Views:
    12,587
    nukisen
    May 13, 2011
  9. ohare

    Boatbuilding Price Question

    ohare, May 3, 2009 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    42
    Views:
    6,119
    peter radclyffe
    May 6, 2009
  10. kraythe

    Looking for plans for a 2 person pontoon boat for fishing.

    kraythe, Dec 31, 2013 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    41
    Views:
    16,529
    kraythe
    Jan 5, 2014
  11. Gian Milan

    Shallow water born!

    Gian Milan, Oct 5, 2011 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    41
    Views:
    6,558
    hoytedow
    Oct 14, 2011
  12. stonedpirate

    Could you build a boat like this?

    stonedpirate, Nov 28, 2009 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    41
    Views:
    9,374
    stonedpirate
    Jan 2, 2010
  13. lewisboats

    Building Dave Gentry's "Annabelle" SOF Sailboat

    lewisboats, Dec 8, 2013 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    40
    Views:
    15,813
    lewisboats
    Jan 15, 2015
  14. SomewhereInND

    How do I get started building a houseboat?

    SomewhereInND, Dec 9, 2003 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    40
    Views:
    114,627
    Eric Sponberg
    Apr 11, 2014
  15. RainGear

    My Boat Now!?

    RainGear, Dec 25, 2009 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    40
    Views:
    16,279
    Fanie
    Jan 9, 2010
  16. PacificJim

    Advice on repairing this ferro?

    PacificJim, Jun 11, 2016 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    39
    Views:
    9,655
    ckent323
    Dec 1, 2021
  17. knightyo

    Petrel - My first boat! (Yes, I have medical insurance)

    knightyo, Oct 16, 2011 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    39
    Views:
    14,767
    PAR
    Mar 23, 2016
  18. Vvortex3

    Folding Schooner as First Boat?

    Vvortex3, Jun 19, 2015 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    39
    Views:
    9,391
    whitepointer23
    Jun 24, 2015
  19. CatBuilder

    How Do You Scarf 12mm Ply Bulkheads?

    CatBuilder, Mar 4, 2011 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    39
    Views:
    12,228
    CatBuilder
    Mar 7, 2011
  20. CatBuilder

    Anyone Ever Built in a Tent in FL? What should I expect

    CatBuilder, May 1, 2010 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    39
    Views:
    8,126
    hoytedow
    Sep 10, 2010
  21. andrew_busch

    Building a boat for the first time

    andrew_busch, Mar 17, 2009 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    39
    Views:
    5,870
    rwatson
    Apr 12, 2009
  22. Bigfork

    Hobie 18 Tri

    Bigfork, Apr 1, 2020 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    38
    Views:
    7,011
    Bigfork
    Oct 15, 2020
  23. Dr. Oopy

    Duckskiff first time build questions

    Dr. Oopy, Sep 27, 2016 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    38
    Views:
    7,511
    Dr. Oopy
    Aug 9, 2017
  24. TOALL

    50ft strip plank sailer - producing the strips for planking

    TOALL, Sep 29, 2016 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    38
    Views:
    10,815
    Steve W
    Oct 19, 2016
  25. CatBuilder
    Locked

    A Bad Infusion - What Would You do?? (Pictures inside!)

    CatBuilder, Jan 26, 2012 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    38
    Views:
    10,122
    themanshed
    Feb 3, 2012
  26. CatBuilder
    Locked

    Infusion General Problems - Needs It's Own Thread

    CatBuilder, Dec 14, 2011 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    38
    Views:
    7,427
    hoytedow
    Dec 21, 2011
  27. zukobo

    bpyhullgen silver bullet 4.8

    zukobo, May 6, 2021 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    37
    Views:
    2,893
    zukobo
    Aug 29, 2021
  28. terra

    27' Riva Aquarama Clone

    terra, Jul 14, 2021 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    37
    Views:
    5,334
    Rumars
    Aug 5, 2021
  29. gonzo
    Locked

    Wooden boatbuilding in Spain (Galicia)

    gonzo, Jul 23, 2017 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    37
    Views:
    7,062
    Boat Design Net Moderator
    Jul 25, 2017
  30. Greenerpastures

    Steel Boat Build

    Greenerpastures, Sep 15, 2016 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    37
    Views:
    6,423
    Greenerpastures
    Sep 22, 2016
  31. boulty123

    Houseboat weight

    boulty123, Mar 2, 2013 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    37
    Views:
    44,941
    FLOATINGvillage
    Jun 7, 2013
  32. CatBuilder
    Locked

    Assembling a Fairing Crew

    CatBuilder, Feb 7, 2012 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    37
    Views:
    7,205
    Simon.Davies
    Jul 3, 2012
  33. CatBuilder

    Let's Design a Custom HVAC System

    CatBuilder, Feb 19, 2012 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    37
    Views:
    7,347
    rasorinc
    Feb 24, 2012
  34. Jay and Ebben

    Ideas/Plans for a boatbuilding shed?

    Jay and Ebben, Feb 26, 2011 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    37
    Views:
    29,055
    Jay and Ebben
    Jan 21, 2012
  35. mariobrothers88

    Building a solar panel support structure with wood/fiberglass /epoxy

    mariobrothers88, May 24, 2021 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    36
    Views:
    5,074
    groper
    Feb 25, 2024
  36. nimblemotors

    Keel abrasive protection, HDPE

    nimblemotors, Mar 6, 2013 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    36
    Views:
    15,527
    sprit
    Mar 11, 2017
  37. richard gray

    explosion proofing the engine compartment?

    richard gray, Apr 16, 2014 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    36
    Views:
    8,833
    richard gray
    May 13, 2014
  38. CatBuilder

    Difficult Cutting Problem - What Tool Would You Use?

    CatBuilder, Nov 6, 2011 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    36
    Views:
    6,573
    CatBuilder
    Dec 8, 2011
  39. stonedpirate

    How to calculate wood width?

    stonedpirate, Nov 29, 2009 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    36
    Views:
    6,167
    hoytedow
    Nov 30, 2009
  40. Mikey2

    Manufacturing Aluminum Masts

    Mikey2, Mar 30, 2007 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    36
    Views:
    14,091
    Gramp34
    Apr 23, 2007
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