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. Frans old man

    Rebuild, Frankenstein it, or scrap it?

    Frans old man, Aug 1, 2018 ... 2 3
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    Frans old man
    Jul 1, 2021
  2. mariobrothers88

    Houseboat made from locally sourced plywood

    mariobrothers88, Jun 25, 2021
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    2,661
    fallguy
    Jun 26, 2021
  3. mariobrothers88

    Dirty fiberglass roll

    mariobrothers88, Jun 12, 2021
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    12
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    3,196
    wet feet
    Jun 15, 2021
  4. Kent Bryan

    Wee Rob Canoe Building Mold For Sale

    Kent Bryan, Jun 7, 2021
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    0
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    2,323
    Kent Bryan
    Jun 7, 2021
  5. mariobrothers88

    Ways to transport hull of catamaran

    mariobrothers88, Jun 2, 2021 ... 2
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    4,227
    Dejay
    Jun 3, 2021
  6. YMan

    Is anyone building a Searunner 31?

    YMan, May 1, 2019
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    7,636
    joe weaver
    May 31, 2021
  7. mariobrothers88

    Skate ramp build idea

    mariobrothers88, May 22, 2021
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    3,183
    Dejay
    May 23, 2021
  8. mariobrothers88

    How to fix air bubbles in fiberglass

    mariobrothers88, May 20, 2021
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    5
    Views:
    10,606
    mariobrothers88
    May 22, 2021
  9. Tiny Turnip

    a diversion - concrete ship patent drawings.

    Tiny Turnip, May 20, 2021
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    1
    Views:
    1,960
    bajansailor
    May 20, 2021
  10. Asleep Helmsman

    Staining Teak

    Asleep Helmsman, Jan 6, 2021
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    4
    Views:
    3,624
    Asleep Helmsman
    May 15, 2021
  11. William Shirrel

    Restoration flooring

    William Shirrel, Apr 28, 2021
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    2,441
    William Shirrel
    Apr 29, 2021
  12. tontoOx

    Epoxy Method and Protection of Epoxy

    tontoOx, Apr 25, 2021 ... 2
    Replies:
    18
    Views:
    7,028
    fallguy
    Apr 29, 2021
  13. frimi_captain

    What kind of winch should I use for my set up?

    frimi_captain, Apr 25, 2021
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    4
    Views:
    2,008
    rangebowdrie
    Apr 27, 2021
  14. SOUTHWIND

    Breathing Vinyl-ester Fairing Compound Dust While Sanding

    SOUTHWIND, Apr 21, 2021
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    8
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    3,330
    SOUTHWIND
    Apr 23, 2021
  15. sand groper

    shaping aluminium with explosives

    sand groper, Jul 19, 2010 ... 2
    Replies:
    18
    Views:
    10,466
    ondarvr
    Apr 21, 2021
  16. CloudDiver

    Boat Building Schools or Educational Programs in need of Molds?

    CloudDiver, Apr 20, 2021
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    2,693
    Ike
    Apr 20, 2021
  17. Joe Gerard

    Kevlar Canoe Restoration

    Joe Gerard, Apr 12, 2021
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    3,192
    Joe Gerard
    Apr 18, 2021
  18. mariobrothers88

    Scarfing a stringer already on frame

    mariobrothers88, Apr 11, 2021
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    2,202
    fallguy
    Apr 15, 2021
  19. ProtoFabLab

    DIY 3 Axis to 5 Axis Conversion - Gluing Multiple Pieces/Master Pattern

    ProtoFabLab, Apr 2, 2021
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    3,630
    rxcomposite
    Apr 9, 2021
  20. Maxxi

    Half cabin boat renovation and modification

    Maxxi, Apr 3, 2021
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    10,828
    Maxxi
    Apr 7, 2021
  21. skyl4rk

    Bottom paint and primer?

    skyl4rk, Dec 30, 2020
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    2,027
    oliver305
    Apr 5, 2021
  22. cluttonfred

    Boat hatch latch that operates from both sides?

    cluttonfred, Apr 1, 2021
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    4,500
    Rumars
    Apr 2, 2021
  23. Gregb

    Replacing wooden deck on pontoon boat

    Gregb, Mar 22, 2021
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    3,147
    gonzo
    Mar 23, 2021
  24. John Sakovits

    Interior teak oil

    John Sakovits, Feb 14, 2021
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    2,916
    oliver305
    Mar 11, 2021
  25. Joseph Banta

    Cook Inlet Boats New Build

    Joseph Banta, Mar 7, 2021
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    6
    Views:
    2,563
    kapnD
    Mar 8, 2021
  26. mariobrothers88

    Mistakes made in building boats

    mariobrothers88, Dec 3, 2020 ... 2
    Replies:
    22
    Views:
    6,367
    Blueknarr
    Feb 23, 2021
  27. John D

    Peeling topside enamel paint

    John D, Feb 21, 2021
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    2,835
    Blueknarr
    Feb 21, 2021
  28. John Sakovits

    Marine hardware suppliers

    John Sakovits, Feb 15, 2021
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    1,730
    fallguy
    Feb 16, 2021
  29. zstine

    Vacuum Bagging On Plywood and Balsa Permeation?

    zstine, Jan 29, 2021 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    69
    Views:
    12,178
    fallguy
    Feb 9, 2021
  30. Tomas Veiga

    Mechanical design of Swimming Platform

    Tomas Veiga, Feb 8, 2021
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    2,743
    kapnD
    Feb 9, 2021
  31. James04

    MC for Stringers?

    James04, Feb 5, 2021 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    33
    Views:
    6,207
    James04
    Feb 9, 2021
  32. jdory

    30' cruising catamaran repair log

    jdory, Aug 7, 2015 ... 5 6 7
    Replies:
    104
    Views:
    25,292
    jdory
    Feb 2, 2021
  33. mariobrothers88

    Applying epoxy to oil stained wood

    mariobrothers88, Jan 31, 2021
    Replies:
    13
    Views:
    4,383
    Rumars
    Jan 31, 2021
  34. WoodSango

    Just got my study plans! Woods Sango

    WoodSango, May 14, 2020 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    47
    Views:
    13,240
    Pericles
    Jan 26, 2021
  35. Pericles

    Louis Sauzedde builds his Lumber Yard Skiff

    Pericles, Apr 25, 2017
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    5,217
    Pericles
    Jan 25, 2021
  36. Lake fisher

    Simple? or?

    Lake fisher, Oct 1, 2020 ... 2
    Replies:
    18
    Views:
    6,480
    Lake fisher
    Jan 17, 2021
  37. rocco611

    Makita resaw Band Saw question

    rocco611, Dec 31, 2020
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    4,400
    fallguy
    Jan 1, 2021
  38. Jnye

    Cockpit Re-design

    Jnye, Dec 12, 2020
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    2,986
    Jnye
    Dec 20, 2020
  39. johnnythefish

    Hull Extension on 19 foot Stitch and Glue Center Console

    johnnythefish, Jan 20, 2019
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    6,363
    johnnythefish
    Dec 14, 2020
  40. mariobrothers88

    Should I coat bulkheads with epoxy?

    mariobrothers88, Dec 12, 2020
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    3,768
    missinginaction
    Dec 13, 2020
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