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  1. mrdebian

    Gelcoat storage life

    mrdebian, May 1, 2021
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    ondarvr
    May 17, 2021
  2. mrdebian

    Biaxial Glass Cloth strength

    mrdebian, Apr 27, 2021 ... 2 3
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    4,548
    Blueknarr
    May 4, 2021
  3. Squidly-Diddly

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

    Squidly-Diddly, Apr 25, 2021
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    1,416
    Blueknarr
    Apr 28, 2021
  4. Jeff in Boston

    Materials Selection - Fiberglass keel in female MDF mold?

    Jeff in Boston, Apr 25, 2021 ... 2
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    2,075
    comfisherman
    Apr 26, 2021
  5. fallguy

    Silencing-Bonding

    fallguy, Apr 22, 2021
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    1,061
    fallguy
    Apr 23, 2021
  6. Edem

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

    Edem, Apr 21, 2021 ... 2 3
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    5,544
    JSL
    May 28, 2021
  7. Runhammar

    Mixing metals

    Runhammar, Apr 8, 2021
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    7
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    954
    Will Gilmore
    Apr 8, 2021
  8. Jgfmobile

    painting VE over Poly to seal inside tank?

    Jgfmobile, Mar 31, 2021 ... 2 3
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    2,962
    gonzo
    Jun 25, 2021
  9. tontoOx

    Waterproof membrane with marine plywood boat?

    tontoOx, Mar 28, 2021
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    2,730
    Dejay
    Apr 1, 2021
  10. tontoOx

    Silicon Bronze Screws/Bolts with Stainless Steel Fittings?

    tontoOx, Mar 28, 2021
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    4,649
    gonzo
    May 1, 2023
  11. Munson

    Favorite Epoxy/Resin Fillet Fairing gel coat combo

    Munson, Mar 25, 2021 ... 4 5 6
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    7,832
    missinginaction
    Apr 25, 2021
  12. grady

    PVC gutter drains

    grady, Mar 25, 2021
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    1,444
    grady
    Mar 25, 2021
  13. fallguy

    Another sealant question

    fallguy, Mar 6, 2021
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    1,097
    Barry
    Mar 6, 2021
  14. bucketlist

    Aluminum vs. Fiberglass Hull

    bucketlist, Mar 5, 2021 ... 2
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    6,043
    Bullshipper
    Mar 27, 2021
  15. Chotu

    Composite Chainplates. Vinylester Over Epoxy?

    Chotu, Mar 1, 2021 ... 2
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    23
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    3,214
    Milehog
    Mar 18, 2021
  16. GelandGlass

    Advice on portable gelcoat spray system

    GelandGlass, Feb 27, 2021
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    2,004
    ondarvr
    Mar 1, 2021
  17. tontoOx

    Type of wood and suppliers of timber for supports in Australia?

    tontoOx, Feb 25, 2021 ... 2
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    2,727
    bajansailor
    Feb 26, 2021
  18. Jeff in Boston

    Bolts for Steel Keel - Bronze? Hot Dipped Galvanized?

    Jeff in Boston, Feb 24, 2021 ... 2
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    2,799
    Rob Lehmann
    Aug 24, 2021
  19. jpazzz

    Comparison of bending abilites of plywood by species and thckness

    jpazzz, Feb 24, 2021
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    1,183
    Barry
    Feb 24, 2021
  20. kach22i

    Bcomp

    kach22i, Feb 17, 2021
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    1
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    800
    kach22i
    Feb 17, 2021
  21. JATesvich

    Gluing fiberglass/epoxy skin to pvc core for cabin construction

    JATesvich, Feb 16, 2021 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    37
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    5,156
    fallguy
    Feb 20, 2021
  22. Mark Hodges

    Gelcoat cure time

    Mark Hodges, Feb 13, 2021 ... 2
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    3,756
    Mark Hodges
    Feb 17, 2021
  23. CBTerry

    Epoxy/glass vs aluminum

    CBTerry, Feb 10, 2021 ... 2
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    3,632
    CBTerry
    Feb 12, 2021
  24. Squidly-Diddly

    hot-mop tar over plywood for budget houseboat hull construction?

    Squidly-Diddly, Feb 8, 2021 ... 2 3
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    5,166
    gonzo
    Jul 25, 2023
  25. midcap

    CSM vs 1/2" milled fibers

    midcap, Jan 31, 2021
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    954
    ondarvr
    Feb 8, 2021
  26. Mick Grochowski

    Restoring 1972, fiberglass rowboat, Question on resin.

    Mick Grochowski, Jan 31, 2021
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    1,752
    Mick Grochowski
    Feb 9, 2021
  27. Kekoa Cramer

    Best product and proper steps for painting boat floor with epoxy nitex

    Kekoa Cramer, Jan 29, 2021
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    1,436
    bajansailor
    Jan 30, 2021
  28. mviaplana

    Steel sheet type for new construction

    mviaplana, Jan 17, 2021 ... 2
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    2,306
    M&M Ovenden
    Jan 18, 2021
  29. cthippo

    Source for flotation foam in Washington

    cthippo, Jan 12, 2021
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    1,238
    ondarvr
    Jan 15, 2021
  30. gonzo

    Stick welding aluminum

    gonzo, Jan 6, 2021
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    2,741
    gonzo
    Jan 7, 2021
  31. Teoj

    HDPE or PP as mould material for a one- off female mould?

    Teoj, Jan 4, 2021
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    14
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    2,766
    RogerO
    Jan 24, 2021
  32. MaddMatt

    If Money were no object....

    MaddMatt, Dec 25, 2020 ... 2
    Replies:
    15
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    2,590
    Dave G 9N
    Jan 17, 2024
  33. boatgm2

    aluminum and composite hull

    boatgm2, Dec 19, 2020 ... 2
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    3,908
    bajansailor
    Dec 23, 2020
  34. cthippo

    Cabin skin thickness and window mounting for cabin of an aluminum boat

    cthippo, Dec 17, 2020
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    2,949
    kapnD
    Dec 18, 2020
  35. Tedd McHenry

    Aluminum Kayak?

    Tedd McHenry, Dec 14, 2020 ... 2
    Replies:
    23
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    2,724
    Rumars
    Dec 23, 2020
  36. bryson

    Combining E-Glass and Carbon (or any cloth with different stiffnesses)

    bryson, Dec 14, 2020 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
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    6,025
    bryson
    Dec 30, 2020
  37. seandepagnier

    replace stainless chainplate with carbon

    seandepagnier, Dec 14, 2020
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    3
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    1,492
    seandepagnier
    Jul 18, 2021
  38. Austin Reynolds

    Epoxy + glass cloth protect Styrofoam underneath?

    Austin Reynolds, Dec 13, 2020 ... 2
    Replies:
    15
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    2,354
    missinginaction
    Dec 22, 2020
  39. Jnye

    Tiller Replacement

    Jnye, Dec 12, 2020
    Replies:
    3
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    1,052
    Mr Efficiency
    Dec 12, 2020
  40. mariobrothers88

    Epoxy Working Temperatures

    mariobrothers88, Dec 12, 2020
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    1,655
    missinginaction
    Dec 12, 2020
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