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  1. DogCavalry

    Concrete Dock Float

    DogCavalry, Jul 8, 2024
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    776
    DogCavalry
    Jan 24, 2025 at 1:49 PM
  2. Jonathan Muller

    How thick should the mold be and does it need flange area reinforcements?

    Jonathan Muller, Jan 23, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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    142
    rxcomposite
    Jan 24, 2025 at 11:14 AM
  3. silentneko

    Vinylester vs Epoxy

    silentneko, Jan 10, 2025 ... 2
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    16
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    512
    silentneko
    Jan 23, 2025 at 6:32 AM
  4. montero

    Sail fabric alternatives

    montero, Jan 18, 2025
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    11
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    318
    montero
    Jan 20, 2025 at 8:20 PM
  5. Jonathan Muller

    beginning lamination questions - first layer against mold and filler question

    Jonathan Muller, Jan 19, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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    284
    Jonathan Muller
    Jan 20, 2025 at 2:46 AM
  6. Clam Island Shipwrights

    Canvas and tar boatbuilding

    Clam Island Shipwrights, Oct 1, 2024 ... 2
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    1,172
    gonzo
    Jan 6, 2025
  7. Gheorghita Laurentiu

    coat with pigmented epoxy a polyester part

    Gheorghita Laurentiu, Jan 5, 2025
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    3
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    207
    Captain Chaos
    Jan 6, 2025
  8. Captain Chaos

    Ceramic coatings

    Captain Chaos, Nov 24, 2024 ... 2
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    22
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    1,078
    Captain Chaos
    Dec 31, 2024
  9. Eli

    E-Glass vs S-Glass + Epoxy Specifications

    Eli, Oct 1, 2024
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    5
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    713
    Dave G 9N
    Dec 30, 2024
  10. Peter Griebel

    Thickness of a sandwich composite panel, and a few other related questions?

    Peter Griebel, Feb 23, 2022 ... 3 4 5
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    Tall Grass
    Dec 30, 2024
  11. dustman

    Amazon epoxy vs brand name epoxy?

    dustman, Sep 23, 2024 ... 2
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    17
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    1,187
    starcmr
    Dec 29, 2024
  12. kapnD

    Catalyst question

    kapnD, Oct 28, 2024
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    7
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    628
    starcmr
    Dec 14, 2024
  13. 30 foot gig

    Graphics embedded within gelcoat

    30 foot gig, Dec 6, 2024
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    3
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    295
    ondarvr
    Dec 14, 2024
  14. Asa Hammond

    Steel Hull - What 2 part epoxy primer in US?

    Asa Hammond, Jun 1, 2023 ... 2
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    21
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    4,181
    starcmr
    Dec 8, 2024
  15. the brain

    preserving leftover 3m 5200 adhesive

    the brain, Oct 23, 2024
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    564
    Milehog
    Nov 8, 2024
  16. Daltoys

    Molding a stitch and glue built boat

    Daltoys, Oct 21, 2024 ... 2
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    19
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    834
    TANSL
    Oct 23, 2024
  17. Iridian

    Repeat High Temperature Thermal Cycling

    Iridian, Oct 11, 2024
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    7
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    643
    gonzo
    Oct 13, 2024
  18. Brad Turner

    Air Dry for gelcoat/ color

    Brad Turner, Oct 5, 2024
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    0
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    382
    Brad Turner
    Oct 5, 2024
  19. tontoOx

    Silicon Bronze Screws/Bolts with Stainless Steel Fittings?

    tontoOx, Mar 28, 2021
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    11
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    6,529
    rangebowdrie
    Sep 30, 2024
  20. John Lane

    Questions for beginner

    John Lane, Sep 22, 2024 ... 2
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    23
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    894
    John Lane
    Sep 24, 2024
  21. Mike Goodger

    A budget finish for a plywood, ultralight, knockabout, indoor-stored canoe

    Mike Goodger, Sep 16, 2024
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    823
    jehardiman
    Sep 19, 2024
  22. Chasfshnfool

    coring review

    Chasfshnfool, Mar 21, 2023 ... 2
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    20
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    3,384
    Henga
    Aug 28, 2024
  23. Tops

    Painting Inside of Refiitted Boat w/ Multiple Substrates

    Tops, Aug 17, 2024
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    6
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    606
    Tops
    Aug 19, 2024
  24. RSD

    Buoyancy foam - what are the options?

    RSD, Jan 3, 2023 ... 2
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    18,519
    rwatson
    Jul 27, 2024
  25. hansp77

    Is a stainless steel boat possible?

    hansp77, May 2, 2006 ... 5 6 7
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    88,856
    Boatingdream
    Jul 26, 2024
  26. starcmr

    Seeking Advice on Deck Building

    starcmr, Feb 21, 2024
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    6
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    1,064
    BlueBell
    Jul 24, 2024
  27. Paler

    Duratec line vs Automotive primers and topcoats

    Paler, Jul 5, 2024
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    13
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    953
    ondarvr
    Jul 10, 2024
  28. Tom D.

    Hull material options for "landing craft" work boat?

    Tom D., Jun 22, 2024
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    13
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    1,131
    DogCavalry
    Jul 6, 2024
  29. MrSteveWayne

    Applying Clear finish to boat

    MrSteveWayne, Jun 27, 2024
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    1
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    562
    ondarvr
    Jun 28, 2024
  30. naserrishehri

    Material of mould for FRP boat

    naserrishehri, Jun 25, 2024 ... 2
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    1,056
    naserrishehri
    Jun 26, 2024
  31. Eli

    Glassing directly on interior PU/Polystyrene insulation instead of covering with inner skin?

    Eli, Jun 19, 2024
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    9
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    757
    Rumars
    Jun 24, 2024
  32. laukejas

    Clean and convenient epoxy dispensing solutions for tiny batches?

    laukejas, May 6, 2024 ... 2
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    26
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    2,245
    fallguy
    Jun 23, 2024
  33. Dakotaly

    Compartment Seam Sealant

    Dakotaly, Jun 19, 2024
    Replies:
    5
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    561
    comfisherman
    Jun 19, 2024
  34. bcripps

    Stiffen Dinghy Floor

    bcripps, Jun 8, 2024 ... 2
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    18
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    1,301
    bcripps
    Jun 15, 2024
  35. dustman

    High density foam for battens on soft wing sail?

    dustman, May 29, 2024 ... 2
    Replies:
    18
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    1,486
    fallguy
    Jun 6, 2024
  36. Bob Rosa

    Cooling Water Fitting Sealant?

    Bob Rosa, May 23, 2024 ... 2
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    19
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    1,336
    Bob Rosa
    Jun 4, 2024
  37. Bullshipper

    Permanent Structural adhesives

    Bullshipper, Apr 20, 2024
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    11
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    1,272
    Bullshipper
    May 16, 2024
  38. Bullshipper

    Defective gel coat is yellowing, repeatedly

    Bullshipper, May 13, 2024
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    7
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    1,166
    wet feet
    May 14, 2024
  39. mitchgrunes

    Recycling of materials from composite boats?

    mitchgrunes, Jan 19, 2024 ... 2
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    26
    Views:
    3,389
    Howlandwoodworks
    Apr 28, 2024
  40. Bullshipper

    Using bondo to modify female mold chine angle?

    Bullshipper, Apr 20, 2024
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    817
    ondarvr
    Apr 22, 2024
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