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  1. MrNewman

    Trailerable, approx.26ft, aluminum sail/motorsail plans

    MrNewman, May 24, 2021 ... 2
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    510
    Simon Blackwell
    Jul 29, 2021 at 8:00 PM
  2. TowerTopper

    So, I bought an US Army 27’ Bridge and Barge Push Boat

    TowerTopper, Dec 6, 2020 ... 2 3
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    2,077
    Abirbarie
    Jul 29, 2021 at 8:16 AM
  3. owensp

    vdrive solution needed

    owensp, Jun 25, 2021
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    5
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    264
    missinginaction
    Jun 25, 2021
  4. cthippo

    Aluminum boat rebuilding project - The Vonda Lynn

    cthippo, Jun 22, 2020 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    65
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    4,167
    cthippo
    Jun 23, 2021
  5. John Dickie

    Ss inserts in chainplates

    John Dickie, Jun 14, 2021
    Replies:
    6
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    229
    John Dickie
    Jun 17, 2021
  6. AFK888888

    First Boat Recommendations

    AFK888888, May 29, 2021
    Replies:
    11
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    383
    AFK888888
    May 30, 2021
  7. tojeres

    Hot dip zinc gaalvanized steel boat

    tojeres, Dec 14, 2019
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    2,404
    Mr Efficiency
    May 29, 2021
  8. AFK888888

    Welder Recommendation

    AFK888888, May 17, 2021
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    11
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    404
    Barry
    May 17, 2021
  9. M&M Ovenden

    Welding the skin to the frames demystified

    M&M Ovenden, Aug 31, 2008 ... 10 11 12
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    40,282
    MrNewman
    May 16, 2021
  10. TinMan007

    Transom Thickness for MerCruiser Sterndrive

    TinMan007, Apr 5, 2021
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    11
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    733
    Howlandwoodworks
    Apr 8, 2021
  11. Biscuit

    Best program for Boat Design

    Biscuit, Mar 24, 2021
    Replies:
    7
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    686
    krawiec
    Mar 26, 2021
  12. Biscuit

    Aluminium Boat - Best paint system UK

    Biscuit, Mar 21, 2021
    Replies:
    6
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    542
    Biscuit
    Mar 21, 2021
  13. jwells11

    T-Lock Gunnel Supplier

    jwells11, Apr 4, 2020
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    1
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    737
    Benjamin
    Mar 5, 2021
  14. Eciton

    Lapstrake/clinker aluminum boat plan

    Eciton, Feb 3, 2021
    Replies:
    7
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    598
    gonzo
    Feb 5, 2021
  15. cluttonfred

    Fitting out a steel hull with wood?

    cluttonfred, Jan 15, 2021
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    5
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    787
    Barry
    Jan 16, 2021
  16. Sms986

    Twin Jet Boat Build

    Sms986, Oct 15, 2020 ... 2 3 4
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    54
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    2,257
    Sms986
    Jan 2, 2021
  17. richardw66

    Richardw's Narrow Boat Project-Below The Waterline

    richardw66, Dec 3, 2013
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    14
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    9,451
    thjakits
    Dec 31, 2020
  18. Rungholt

    Insulating with wool?

    Rungholt, Dec 17, 2020
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    12
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    704
    gonzo
    Dec 18, 2020
  19. Northeaster

    Scantlings for aluminum floating docks and gangway build

    Northeaster, Dec 8, 2020
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    6
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    441
    Northeaster
    Dec 10, 2020
  20. Biscuit

    Boat trailer building rules and regs

    Biscuit, Dec 9, 2020
    Replies:
    3
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    510
    Barry
    Dec 9, 2020
  21. brian andrew reese

    Looking for information about building a catamaran

    brian andrew reese, Jul 18, 2019
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    3
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    2,078
    Waldek
    Nov 15, 2020
  22. Biscuit

    Coding required for Aluminium boat build in UK RCD / Maybe Commercial

    Biscuit, Nov 13, 2020
    Replies:
    8
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    645
    Biscuit
    Nov 15, 2020
  23. MCP

    Different type of Alu vs Ply question

    MCP, Sep 18, 2020
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    8
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    834
    waikikin
    Sep 19, 2020
  24. Aneblanc

    Cherub, Weston Farmer

    Aneblanc, Mar 16, 2014
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    13
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    4,379
    Paul Corbeau
    Sep 16, 2020
  25. Oldmansfolly

    Building Roberts PCF40

    Oldmansfolly, May 25, 2020
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    2
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    852
    bajansailor
    Sep 15, 2020
  26. Kemmer

    Building first aluminum boat

    Kemmer, Aug 23, 2020
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    1,581
    Mr Efficiency
    Aug 23, 2020
  27. John Dickie

    Engine bearers too low

    John Dickie, Aug 16, 2020
    Replies:
    5
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    499
    missinginaction
    Aug 19, 2020
  28. svbravo

    Interior welding while in water?

    svbravo, Apr 23, 2020
    Replies:
    12
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    1,347
    Manateeman
    Aug 14, 2020
  29. jrwds63

    2nd verse should I do the same as the first

    jrwds63, Jul 21, 2020
    Replies:
    11
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    769
    ondarvr
    Aug 1, 2020
  30. John Dickie

    Painting insulation

    John Dickie, Jul 8, 2020
    Replies:
    1
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    480
    Blueknarr
    Jul 8, 2020
  31. jwells11

    Aluminum Offshore Fishing Catamaran CNC Cost?

    jwells11, Apr 1, 2020 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    58
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    7,772
    jwells11
    Jul 6, 2020
  32. jjhubers

    Building an Aluminum catamaran

    jjhubers, Jul 8, 2004 ... 2
    Replies:
    21
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    44,053
    Floatything
    May 14, 2020
  33. Ry Scott

    Aluminum transom beef up

    Ry Scott, Apr 29, 2020 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    40
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    2,819
    Ry Scott
    May 2, 2020
  34. jwells11

    Pad Hull?

    jwells11, Apr 11, 2020
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    1,203
    Mr Efficiency
    Apr 12, 2020
  35. MikeJohns

    Max steel plate curve without forming ?

    MikeJohns, Sep 13, 2006 ... 2
    Replies:
    19
    Views:
    6,263
    Annode
    Apr 5, 2020
  36. Annode

    Vinyl Wrap for topsides

    Annode, Mar 14, 2020
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    681
    Annode
    Mar 24, 2020
  37. Pen Gwyn

    removing swirl marks and scratches from bare aluminum hull

    Pen Gwyn, Mar 7, 2020 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    37
    Views:
    2,861
    Mr Efficiency
    Mar 10, 2020
  38. KandDConcepts

    Cost to Finish a Bare Alum. Hull

    KandDConcepts, Feb 20, 2020
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    1,430
    Rumars
    Feb 21, 2020
  39. CaCondor

    Shortening a jon boat

    CaCondor, Jan 21, 2020
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    1,678
    CaCondor
    Jan 23, 2020
  40. AmnonMikeCohen

    Robotic, Metallic Hull Formation, Interest

    AmnonMikeCohen, Dec 11, 2019
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    811
    gonzo
    Dec 12, 2019
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