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  1. John Smithson

    Expanding marine foam for composite centers?

    John Smithson, Aug 22, 2021
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    Mr Efficiency
    Aug 22, 2021
  2. kayakingsteve

    Newbie does everything wrong with surfski he is repairing... what's the next step?

    kayakingsteve, Aug 9, 2021 ... 2 3
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    3,119
    kayakingsteve
    Aug 18, 2021
  3. Asleep Helmsman

    Portholes Revisited

    Asleep Helmsman, Aug 6, 2021 ... 2
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    18
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    2,859
    Asleep Helmsman
    Aug 18, 2021
  4. missinginaction

    Material for a small lifting boom.

    missinginaction, Jul 23, 2020 ... 2
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    4,539
    missinginaction
    Aug 15, 2021
  5. Jordan Beyer

    Splatter over gelcoat

    Jordan Beyer, Jul 12, 2021
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    3,335
    Jordan Beyer
    Jul 20, 2021
  6. km27603

    HDPE cabin sole/floor boards?

    km27603, Jul 8, 2021
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    1,717
    comfisherman
    Jul 19, 2021
  7. seandepagnier

    replace stainless chainplate with carbon

    seandepagnier, Dec 14, 2020
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    1,505
    seandepagnier
    Jul 18, 2021
  8. Stefano Dilena

    Coosa board hull (catamaran project)?

    Stefano Dilena, Jul 15, 2021 ... 2
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    4,870
    fallguy
    Jul 16, 2021
  9. Stefano Dilena

    Aluminium hull scantling optimisation with

    Stefano Dilena, Jul 13, 2021
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    2,027
    Rumars
    Jul 13, 2021
  10. Metalbuffer1

    Marine Fir plywood edge adhesion

    Metalbuffer1, Jul 6, 2021 ... 2
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    2,092
    Metalbuffer1
    Jul 7, 2021
  11. mariobrothers88

    Quality of Marine plywood by consmos (Chinese manufacturer)

    mariobrothers88, Jun 26, 2021
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    1,235
    mariobrothers88
    Jun 26, 2021
  12. Jgfmobile

    painting VE over Poly to seal inside tank?

    Jgfmobile, Mar 31, 2021 ... 2 3
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    38
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    3,008
    gonzo
    Jun 25, 2021
  13. Mark9898

    Plywood sealing

    Mark9898, Jun 23, 2021
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    4
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    2,054
    fallguy
    Jun 24, 2021
  14. thebruce

    Hydrophilic epoxy question

    thebruce, Jun 15, 2021
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    1
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    980
    Blueknarr
    Jun 16, 2021
  15. Vineet

    Sheathed strip construction vs. aluminum

    Vineet, Jun 4, 2021
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    5
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    1,563
    Mr Efficiency
    Jun 5, 2021
  16. TDG

    Using Aluminum SIP's for Hulls

    TDG, May 31, 2021
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    1,028
    TDG
    May 31, 2021
  17. Edem

    Marine aluminum vs marine steel for ship hull. What to choose?

    Edem, Apr 21, 2021 ... 2 3
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    5,635
    JSL
    May 28, 2021
  18. Andy Ahl

    Paint or Gel Coat?

    Andy Ahl, May 23, 2021
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    6
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    1,397
    Rumars
    May 24, 2021
  19. rangebowdrie

    Carbon Fiber, Tension/Compression

    rangebowdrie, May 17, 2021
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    2
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    1,169
    rangebowdrie
    May 17, 2021
  20. mrdebian

    Gelcoat storage life

    mrdebian, May 1, 2021
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    3
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    2,009
    ondarvr
    May 17, 2021
  21. Asleep Helmsman

    Teak Portholes

    Asleep Helmsman, Nov 10, 2018 ... 2
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    19
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    3,409
    Asleep Helmsman
    May 15, 2021
  22. Jeff in Boston

    Understanding Wax and Polyester Laminating Resin?

    Jeff in Boston, May 11, 2021
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    7
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    4,771
    ondarvr
    May 12, 2021
  23. Close Call

    Vertical foam plank design conversion and technique

    Close Call, May 6, 2021
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    8
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    1,645
    Zilver
    May 8, 2021
  24. aaronhl

    West System 410 under polyester type top coat

    aaronhl, May 1, 2021
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    1,858
    Blueknarr
    May 4, 2021
  25. Vman

    Using epoxy to build from a mold

    Vman, May 2, 2021
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    7
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    2,088
    Dejay
    May 4, 2021
  26. mrdebian

    Biaxial Glass Cloth strength

    mrdebian, Apr 27, 2021 ... 2 3
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    4,598
    Blueknarr
    May 4, 2021
  27. Squidly-Diddly

    what can I slather on cork trekking pole handles to preserve them?

    Squidly-Diddly, Apr 25, 2021
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    1,427
    Blueknarr
    Apr 28, 2021
  28. Jeff in Boston

    Materials Selection - Fiberglass keel in female MDF mold?

    Jeff in Boston, Apr 25, 2021 ... 2
    Replies:
    25
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    2,102
    comfisherman
    Apr 26, 2021
  29. Munson

    Favorite Epoxy/Resin Fillet Fairing gel coat combo

    Munson, Mar 25, 2021 ... 4 5 6
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    7,924
    missinginaction
    Apr 25, 2021
  30. fallguy

    Silencing-Bonding

    fallguy, Apr 22, 2021
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    8
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    1,073
    fallguy
    Apr 23, 2021
  31. Runhammar

    Mixing metals

    Runhammar, Apr 8, 2021
    Replies:
    7
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    966
    Will Gilmore
    Apr 8, 2021
  32. fallguy

    Need a non-adhesive sealant.

    fallguy, Aug 22, 2020 ... 2 3 4
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    6,256
    DogCavalry
    Apr 5, 2021
  33. tontoOx

    Waterproof membrane with marine plywood boat?

    tontoOx, Mar 28, 2021
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    2,750
    Dejay
    Apr 1, 2021
  34. bucketlist

    Aluminum vs. Fiberglass Hull

    bucketlist, Mar 5, 2021 ... 2
    Replies:
    23
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    6,112
    Bullshipper
    Mar 27, 2021
  35. grady

    PVC gutter drains

    grady, Mar 25, 2021
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    6
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    1,458
    grady
    Mar 25, 2021
  36. Chotu

    Composite Chainplates. Vinylester Over Epoxy?

    Chotu, Mar 1, 2021 ... 2
    Replies:
    23
    Views:
    3,238
    Milehog
    Mar 18, 2021
  37. fallguy

    Another sealant question

    fallguy, Mar 6, 2021
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    1,104
    Barry
    Mar 6, 2021
  38. John Coulson

    polypropylene honeycomb vs plywood for wharram

    John Coulson, Jul 2, 2020 ... 2
    Replies:
    20
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    6,531
    gonzo
    Mar 6, 2021
  39. wesley Sherman

    Plywood alternative to building sailboat interior furnishings

    wesley Sherman, Dec 2, 2020 ... 2
    Replies:
    20
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    4,176
    Saildog007
    Mar 6, 2021
  40. Chotu

    What Can I Use ASIDE FOM EPOXY to Drill and Fill Holes in Balsa Deck?

    Chotu, Nov 17, 2020
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    2,870
    Chotu
    Mar 1, 2021
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