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  1. CaCondor

    Shortening a jon boat

    CaCondor, Jan 21, 2020
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    181
    CaCondor
    Jan 23, 2020 at 10:22 AM
  2. tojeres

    Hot dip zinc gaalvanized steel boat

    tojeres, Dec 14, 2019
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    514
    Wynand N
    Dec 26, 2019
  3. AmnonMikeCohen

    Robotic, Metallic Hull Formation, Interest

    AmnonMikeCohen, Dec 11, 2019
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    222
    gonzo
    Dec 12, 2019
  4. ktimg

    Shell Arrangement of Welded Ships

    ktimg, Nov 4, 2019
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    14
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    537
    Ad Hoc
    Nov 6, 2019
  5. john smith 1971 ny

    Can I adhesive plasma cut steel hull plates with methacrylate ?

    john smith 1971 ny, Oct 28, 2019
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    393
    waikikin
    Nov 5, 2019
  6. Andrew T

    1950's Era Steel Tugs

    Andrew T, Sep 23, 2019
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    487
    KeithO
    Sep 24, 2019
  7. Bengy

    Rust behind PU foam from waterline to decking

    Bengy, Sep 21, 2019 ... 2
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    15
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    473
    Nick.K
    Sep 23, 2019
  8. fpjeepy05

    Compound Curvature in Aluminum plate

    fpjeepy05, Jul 23, 2019 ... 2 3 4
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    50
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    1,830
    Bezier Chine Design
    Sep 18, 2019
  9. Conrad Scarry

    Crestliner Nightmare

    Conrad Scarry, Sep 15, 2019
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    9
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    436
    fallguy
    Sep 16, 2019
  10. SamC

    How can I calculate buoyency of a tank?

    SamC, Sep 15, 2019
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    0
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    215
    SamC
    Sep 15, 2019
  11. robert watt

    centurian 32 yard number location

    robert watt, Jul 19, 2019
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    1
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    276
    bajansailor
    Sep 8, 2019
  12. black boat

    30m Barge Construction method

    black boat, Aug 29, 2019
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    14
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    563
    Ad Hoc
    Aug 31, 2019
  13. Darren_M

    Using Wooden boat hull shape to make aluminium hull.

    Darren_M, Aug 14, 2019
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    594
    Mr Efficiency
    Aug 14, 2019
  14. Shawn_Laughlin

    Removing tunnel hull from aluminum job boat

    Shawn_Laughlin, Jul 17, 2019
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    5
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    641
    BlueBell
    Aug 5, 2019
  15. brian andrew reese

    Looking for information about building a catamaran

    brian andrew reese, Jul 18, 2019
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    525
    Northeaster
    Jul 28, 2019
  16. resynth

    5083 or 6082t6 for catamaran beam?

    resynth, Jul 15, 2019
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    563
    trip the light fandango
    Jul 21, 2019
  17. Brian.Lin

    egg crate intersections (half depth notching)

    Brian.Lin, Jul 12, 2019
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    1
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    396
    TANSL
    Jul 12, 2019
  18. Northeaster

    any benefit to having new swim platform extend hull?

    Northeaster, Apr 17, 2019
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    11
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    813
    Northeaster
    Jun 13, 2019
  19. Outboard Dave

    Lone Star Boat

    Outboard Dave, Dec 10, 2011 ... 2
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    16
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    21,421
    Freddie57
    May 30, 2019
  20. Lucya

    Structure support stress

    Lucya, May 18, 2019
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    8
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    492
    Ad Hoc
    May 18, 2019
  21. RichardNZ

    tiller to forward control conversion

    RichardNZ, Feb 15, 2019
    Replies:
    7
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    639
    RichardNZ
    May 18, 2019
  22. PSG-1

    Building an Aluma-Jet

    PSG-1, Oct 1, 2004 ... 2
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    26
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    37,013
    sm465np205
    May 17, 2019
  23. John Dickie

    cementing in steel ballast

    John Dickie, Apr 16, 2019
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    1
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    582
    M&M Ovenden
    Apr 17, 2019
  24. spaceboy

    Distorted deck plating

    spaceboy, Aug 28, 2018 ... 4 5 6
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    3,939
    spaceboy
    Apr 15, 2019
  25. John Dickie

    stainless stringer on mild steel hull

    John Dickie, Apr 3, 2019
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    7
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    738
    John Dickie
    Apr 4, 2019
  26. DCockey

    High Speed Aluminum Vessels Design Guide

    DCockey, Mar 28, 2019
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    0
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    709
    DCockey
    Mar 28, 2019
  27. DCockey

    CNC cut, "Methacrylate" bonded aluminum construction

    DCockey, Nov 5, 2018
    Replies:
    8
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    1,187
    JamesG123
    Mar 28, 2019
  28. Gnohk_Tad

    20 Aluminum Boat Build

    Gnohk_Tad, Feb 25, 2018 ... 4 5 6
    Replies:
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    22,781
    ScottieL
    Feb 16, 2019
  29. LochanOra

    Grounding a steel hull

    LochanOra, Feb 5, 2019 ... 2
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    15
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    1,480
    M&M Ovenden
    Feb 13, 2019
  30. oliverj

    1960 48' steel Ketch what did i just buy?!?!

    oliverj, Aug 20, 2012 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    49
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    15,026
    Campbadook
    Feb 2, 2019
  31. jjhubers

    Building an Aluminum catamaran

    jjhubers, Jul 8, 2004 ... 2
    Replies:
    20
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    39,198
    Will H
    Jan 25, 2019
  32. richp10

    Choice of steel for repairs

    richp10, Oct 13, 2018
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    4
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    1,032
    Ad Hoc
    Nov 29, 2018
  33. the brain

    Waterprothing all under waterlevel seams/rivets from inside Aluminum hull

    the brain, Nov 13, 2017 ... 2 3 4
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    7,729
    pauloman
    Nov 28, 2018
  34. sun

    How do I account for collision loss of two boat hulls?

    sun, Nov 19, 2018
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    13
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    933
    sun
    Nov 23, 2018
  35. Salmoneyes

    Help with replating options

    Salmoneyes, Sep 9, 2018
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    801
    gonzo
    Nov 22, 2018
  36. seanseward

    Swing Keel/leaded centerboard delaminating

    seanseward, Mar 7, 2016
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    2,137
    truewind
    Nov 21, 2018
  37. essenmein

    small steel boat.

    essenmein, Dec 17, 2014 ... 2
    Replies:
    26
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    19,108
    M.Zouhairy
    Sep 12, 2018
  38. James Miller 401

    Alternative to the full bag of tricks

    James Miller 401, Jun 26, 2018
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    9
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    1,127
    MikeJohns
    Aug 18, 2018
  39. Constant Refit

    Patch hole in hull - cut beyond frame?

    Constant Refit, Jul 25, 2018
    Replies:
    2
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    762
    MikeJohns
    Jul 31, 2018
  40. Face

    Aluminum boat building

    Face, Jul 24, 2018
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    2,280
    rwatson
    Jul 30, 2018
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