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:
    53,680
    Latest: How to make a hull in epoxy and fiberglass only from a mold — no vacuum Space, Apr 26, 2024 at 12:07 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. ghb69

    Need help: adding external flotation pods

    ghb69, Mar 22, 2006
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    17,100
    ghb69
    Mar 28, 2006
  2. dskira

    What is the best antifouling you know

    dskira, May 25, 2010 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    31
    Views:
    17,068
    MikeJohns
    Sep 29, 2010
  3. Vulkyn

    My first boat building project! The adventure begins !

    Vulkyn, Sep 25, 2010 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    68
    Views:
    17,037
    Vulkyn
    May 24, 2011
  4. ShagRock

    Fishing kayak

    ShagRock, Jan 4, 2009 ... 2
    Replies:
    28
    Views:
    17,029
    ancient kayaker
    Jan 31, 2009
  5. qadeer

    Scarfing Jig

    qadeer, Jun 19, 2002
    Replies:
    13
    Views:
    17,005
    CapGeorge
    Jan 3, 2006
  6. baranx4

    Newby question regarding Epoxy and fiberglass redecking and plywood choices

    baranx4, Dec 31, 2005
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    16,956
    roseandpaul
    Mar 5, 2007
  7. berkin

    Wooden or Fiberglass

    berkin, Jul 5, 2004
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    16,935
    phillip
    Dec 31, 2004
  8. lobsterman

    a ? about selling homemade skiffs...

    lobsterman, Apr 11, 2011 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    60
    Views:
    16,638
    whitepointer23
    Jul 4, 2015
  9. mordacil

    Im building my first raft and need advice

    mordacil, Apr 17, 2007 ... 2
    Replies:
    19
    Views:
    16,593
    alan white
    Jun 21, 2007
  10. HonkyTonk

    PVC pipe idea I haven't seen yet

    HonkyTonk, Nov 12, 2012 ... 2
    Replies:
    24
    Views:
    16,583
    solarflare
    Apr 12, 2013
  11. kraythe

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

    kraythe, Dec 31, 2013 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    41
    Views:
    16,527
    kraythe
    Jan 5, 2014
  12. Corley

    Gougeon Brothers on Boat Construction free pdf online now from West System

    Corley, Dec 6, 2011
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    16,521
    Dhutch
    Jan 24, 2013
  13. brainsboy

    My Carbon Fiber Dash

    brainsboy, Apr 5, 2006
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    16,487
    DanishBagger
    Apr 9, 2006
  14. CatBuilder

    What joint to use in bulkheads??

    CatBuilder, Jun 3, 2011 ... 4 5 6
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    79
    Views:
    16,475
    hoytedow
    Jul 20, 2011
  15. GLD

    building stringers

    GLD, Apr 16, 2009
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    16,398
    GLD
    May 3, 2009
  16. marsh trapper

    any pics of deadrise workboats under 30 ft

    marsh trapper, May 31, 2015
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    16,373
    CloudDiver
    Jun 5, 2015
  17. Guest

    Mousetrap powered boat

    Guest, Aug 31, 2002
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    16,341
    tspeer
    Aug 31, 2002
  18. RainGear

    My Boat Now!?

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

    MDO Plywood

    gngraham, Apr 26, 2004
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    16,257
    PAR
    May 6, 2004
  20. MaineGuide

    Boat shelter

    MaineGuide, Jul 31, 2009
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    16,174
    Petros
    Aug 5, 2009
  21. sivaramakrishna

    Information Reqested Regarding Fiber Glass Boat Manufacturing

    sivaramakrishna, Feb 2, 2002
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    16,140
    Eric Sponberg
    Aug 25, 2004
  22. metin_mehel

    Using stainless steel screws in wooden boats

    metin_mehel, Mar 21, 2014 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    34
    Views:
    16,044
    PAR
    Mar 27, 2014
  23. lenm

    Carolina flare build and materials

    lenm, Dec 11, 2014 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    70
    Views:
    15,888
    lenm
    Jul 1, 2015
  24. lewisboats

    Building Dave Gentry's "Annabelle" SOF Sailboat

    lewisboats, Dec 8, 2013 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    40
    Views:
    15,812
    lewisboats
    Jan 15, 2015
  25. Corpus Skipper

    Viability of a One Man Boat Shop

    Corpus Skipper, Dec 14, 2003 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    34
    Views:
    15,711
    jprev
    Dec 19, 2003
  26. tryin to float

    outboard as in inboard?

    tryin to float, Jul 25, 2004 ... 2
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    15,632
    Gaspereaux
    Aug 12, 2004
  27. SecondChance248

    RIP Mr. Paul [PAR] Riccelli

    SecondChance248, May 31, 2018 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    72
    Views:
    15,596
    Ike
    Feb 26, 2024
  28. nimblemotors

    Keel abrasive protection, HDPE

    nimblemotors, Mar 6, 2013 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    36
    Views:
    15,527
    sprit
    Mar 11, 2017
  29. tamkvaitis

    that is the diference between plywood and fiberglass?

    tamkvaitis, Dec 15, 2005
    Replies:
    9
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    15,524
    wdnboatbuilder
    Dec 27, 2005
  30. Free Pirate

    How to build a Kick-Up Centerboard and Rudder

    Free Pirate, Mar 13, 2005
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    15,426
    Maciek188
    Jul 17, 2005
  31. dan

    Want to replace old Mako 19 deck with a "Flats boat deck" - am I crazy or what !

    dan, Sep 21, 2002
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    15,425
    Nomad
    Sep 24, 2002
  32. wet-foot

    Removing gel coat and spraying Awl Grip

    wet-foot, Aug 24, 2006
    Replies:
    13
    Views:
    15,389
    wet-foot
    Oct 13, 2006
  33. Synapse

    Gel coat spray systems

    Synapse, Mar 11, 2008 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    32
    Views:
    15,362
    Landlubber
    Apr 23, 2009
  34. hendrikus

    Stainless steel / Aluminum

    hendrikus, Jan 5, 2003
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    15,184
    Lyle Creffield
    Jun 30, 2006
  35. Tilden

    What random orbital sander?

    Tilden, Apr 16, 2013 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    32
    Views:
    15,023
    Steve W
    Apr 13, 2018
  36. brokenrinker

    Windshield frame

    brokenrinker, Sep 6, 2007
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    15,010
    alan white
    Sep 6, 2007
  37. stu large

    plywood thickness to size craft ratio

    stu large, Sep 16, 2009 ... 2
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    14,989
    stu large
    Sep 25, 2009
  38. silverhand

    Bass Boat to Flats Boat Conversion

    silverhand, Sep 5, 2011
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    14,821
    Cawley
    Nov 22, 2011
  39. Wilber256

    Floating duck house

    Wilber256, Feb 2, 2018 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    33
    Views:
    14,816
    Blueknarr
    Nov 13, 2019
  40. stimulak

    Home made hydraulic tranny

    stimulak, Jul 30, 2003 ... 2
    Replies:
    20
    Views:
    14,803
    TollyWally
    Dec 8, 2009
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