Boatbuilding

Discuss boatbuilding projects, methods, plans & kits, ask questions, and share your experiences.

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.
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How many layers of fiberglass?

Metal Boat Building

A forum to discuss and share tips and project updates on the building or renovation of steel and aluminum boats.
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william stokes
Forming and stretching plate

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
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16/30 Sailing Canoe Rig Options + Skin Thickness

Electrical Systems

A forum to discuss marine electrical systems design, electrical components, sources, and techniques.
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battery voltage, 24V 48V or both?
KnottyBuoyz
It's been awhile so let's get back up to speed: She:Kon Bateau TW28 modified
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fallguy
fallguy
DCockey
Wight Shipyard video
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DCockey
DCockey
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Getting on the road for pratical 3d printing boatbuilding
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Kayakmarathon
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ORCA Boat From The Movie "JAWS"
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Tattoo Johnny
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Model of my Grandaddy's boat
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Siding and Roofing options for a Houseboat
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DogCavalry
DogCavalry
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Forgot to mix the epoxy primer
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DogCavalry
DogCavalry
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Keel extrusions
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baeckmo
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Cleaning Dust off of Laminating Gelcoat
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Blueknarr
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Thinned Gelcoat with Xylene!
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mrdebian
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Gunnel construction?
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Bigtalljv
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Precedent Of Building Hull Split Athwartship/Transverse?
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zstine
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Can you paint an exterior acrylic oil based paint over interlux brightside
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Blueknarr
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Tabbing shelving to the hull?
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chowdan
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Installing kitchen sink on bridgedeck
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rangebowdrie
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Septic holding tank from 4" pvc
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fallguy
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HDPE canal barge (UK)
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shaun Moir
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Jay and Ebben
Best book on building modern sailboat interiors?
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Velsia
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Completely new to boatbuilding and want to build a simple boat
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gonzo
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Best way to weatherproof wood on a boat deck
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fallguy
fallguy
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Aluminum Solar Panel Support Frame
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mariobrothers88
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Best way to core and fiberglass curved edge
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TANSL
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Seeking plans for tiny marsh boat
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hoytedow
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Non Skid Aluminum Deck, epoxy/grip best options?
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AdmiralShellfishCo
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lausl
cutting lead - window in a lead keel
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gonzo
gonzo
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Deck Hatches
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Barry
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A catamaran trading vessel?
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SET Project
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Cold moulding - books & thoughts
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wet feet
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starich
Shippax Technology and Design Award 2021 for the ferry “WILLEM BARENTSZ”.
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starich
starich
tpenfield
Custom Extended Swim Platform
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Advice on repairing this ferro?
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ckent323
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Electric Motor as Wooden Boat Option
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Benjamin
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What do you think would last longer?
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sdowney717
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Uncured gelcoat tips?
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mrdebian
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Foam core stips (smaller pieces)
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Rumars
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Any recommendation for high quality seacock?
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fallguy
fallguy
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Bubbles in fiberglass lamination
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fallguy
fallguy
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How to make the cargo netting on the front of a catamaran?
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swedegeek
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Vinyl tiles and heavy duty liquid nails
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Mr Efficiency
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"3D printing" A boat? Layer by layer?
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