Boatbuilding

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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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4,372
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55,603
fallguy
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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1,111
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15,082
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1,111
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15,082
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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2,364
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29,474
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2,364
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29,474
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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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347
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3,305
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347
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3,305
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battery voltage, 24V 48V or both?
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Where can I get 3 piece sculling oars made?
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fallguy
fallguy
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Branding on plywood-need to remove?
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6,682
fallguy
fallguy
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Comments on Support Under Compression Post
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2,879
DogCavalry
DogCavalry
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My russian boat
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96,011
Volkanoksuz
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Baby wipes for cleaning surfaces prior to epoxy?
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4,054
fallguy
fallguy
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Weird electrical problem
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10
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2,780
Zilver
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How waterproof is epoxy/silica and epoxy/bubbles?
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2,356
Blueknarr
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Paint below the waterline of a houseboat
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6
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3,336
BlueBell
BlueBell
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Tinting epoxy for inside compartments: mixing ratios
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20
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5,959
fallguy
fallguy
zukobo
bpyhullgen silver bullet 4.8
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6,115
zukobo
zukobo
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Richard Woods Flica 34' plywood/epoxy Build
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14,872
fallguy
fallguy
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Non-Laminated Oar Looms
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15
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3,904
Milehog
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Hanging epoxy reinforced rope as hull form "wireframe"
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6
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3,718
kapnD
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oddball peel-ply application?
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11
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3,151
fallguy
fallguy
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26’ clipper craft hull repair
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4,785
Mr Efficiency
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restore starcraft American
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18,848
SC American 22
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Home Built Boats, MIC Numbers, Manufacturer Statement Of Origin And Business
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5
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7,650
The Q
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Frans old man
Rebuild, Frankenstein it, or scrap it?
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32
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6,802
Frans old man
Frans old man
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Houseboat made from locally sourced plywood
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4
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3,202
fallguy
fallguy
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Dirty fiberglass roll
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12
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3,860
wet feet
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Wee Rob Canoe Building Mold For Sale
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2,724
Kent Bryan
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Ways to transport hull of catamaran
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5,100
Dejay
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Is anyone building a Searunner 31?
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8,536
joe weaver
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Skate ramp build idea
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4,198
Dejay
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How to fix air bubbles in fiberglass
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mariobrothers88
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a diversion - concrete ship patent drawings.
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2,354
bajansailor
bajansailor
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Staining Teak
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4
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5,332
Asleep Helmsman
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Restoration flooring
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2,925
William Shirrel
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Epoxy Method and Protection of Epoxy
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fallguy
fallguy
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What kind of winch should I use for my set up?
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4
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2,555
rangebowdrie
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Breathing Vinyl-ester Fairing Compound Dust While Sanding
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4,003
SOUTHWIND
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shaping aluminium with explosives
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11,502
ondarvr
ondarvr
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Boat Building Schools or Educational Programs in need of Molds?
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3,248
Ike
Ike
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Kevlar Canoe Restoration
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11
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3,877
Joe Gerard
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Scarfing a stringer already on frame
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4
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2,647
fallguy
fallguy
ProtoFabLab
DIY 3 Axis to 5 Axis Conversion - Gluing Multiple Pieces/Master Pattern
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4,601
rxcomposite
rxcomposite
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Half cabin boat renovation and modification
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12,792
Maxxi
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Bottom paint and primer?
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4
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2,495
oliver305
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Boat hatch latch that operates from both sides?
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8
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5,538
Rumars
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Replacing wooden deck on pontoon boat
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3
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3,764
gonzo
gonzo
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