Metal Boat Building

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  1. owensp

    vdrive solution needed

    owensp, Jun 25, 2021
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    246
    missinginaction
    Jun 25, 2021
  2. cthippo

    Aluminum boat rebuilding project - The Vonda Lynn

    cthippo, Jun 22, 2020 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    65
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    4,136
    cthippo
    Jun 23, 2021
  3. John Dickie

    Ss inserts in chainplates

    John Dickie, Jun 14, 2021
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    6
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    224
    John Dickie
    Jun 17, 2021
  4. AFK888888

    First Boat Recommendations

    AFK888888, May 29, 2021
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    11
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    370
    AFK888888
    May 30, 2021
  5. MrNewman

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

    MrNewman, May 24, 2021 ... 2
    Replies:
    15
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    490
    bajansailor
    May 30, 2021
  6. tojeres

    Hot dip zinc gaalvanized steel boat

    tojeres, Dec 14, 2019
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    2,384
    Mr Efficiency
    May 29, 2021
  7. AFK888888

    Welder Recommendation

    AFK888888, May 17, 2021
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    11
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    395
    Barry
    May 17, 2021
  8. M&M Ovenden

    Welding the skin to the frames demystified

    M&M Ovenden, Aug 31, 2008 ... 10 11 12
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    172
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    40,235
    MrNewman
    May 16, 2021
  9. TowerTopper

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

    TowerTopper, Dec 6, 2020 ... 2 3
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    30
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    1,920
    Abirbarie
    May 3, 2021
  10. TinMan007

    Transom Thickness for MerCruiser Sterndrive

    TinMan007, Apr 5, 2021
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    11
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    713
    Howlandwoodworks
    Apr 8, 2021
  11. Biscuit

    Best program for Boat Design

    Biscuit, Mar 24, 2021
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    7
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    676
    krawiec
    Mar 26, 2021
  12. Biscuit

    Aluminium Boat - Best paint system UK

    Biscuit, Mar 21, 2021
    Replies:
    6
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    535
    Biscuit
    Mar 21, 2021
  13. jwells11

    T-Lock Gunnel Supplier

    jwells11, Apr 4, 2020
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    1
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    727
    Benjamin
    Mar 5, 2021
  14. Eciton

    Lapstrake/clinker aluminum boat plan

    Eciton, Feb 3, 2021
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    7
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    582
    gonzo
    Feb 5, 2021
  15. cluttonfred

    Fitting out a steel hull with wood?

    cluttonfred, Jan 15, 2021
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    769
    Barry
    Jan 16, 2021
  16. Sms986

    Twin Jet Boat Build

    Sms986, Oct 15, 2020 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    54
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    2,227
    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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    9,443
    thjakits
    Dec 31, 2020
  18. Rungholt

    Insulating with wool?

    Rungholt, Dec 17, 2020
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    12
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    695
    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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    432
    Northeaster
    Dec 10, 2020
  20. Biscuit

    Boat trailer building rules and regs

    Biscuit, Dec 9, 2020
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    494
    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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    2,045
    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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    638
    Biscuit
    Nov 15, 2020
  23. MCP

    Different type of Alu vs Ply question

    MCP, Sep 18, 2020
    Replies:
    8
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    820
    waikikin
    Sep 19, 2020
  24. Aneblanc

    Cherub, Weston Farmer

    Aneblanc, Mar 16, 2014
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    13
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    4,369
    Paul Corbeau
    Sep 16, 2020
  25. Oldmansfolly

    Building Roberts PCF40

    Oldmansfolly, May 25, 2020
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    2
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    845
    bajansailor
    Sep 15, 2020
  26. Kemmer

    Building first aluminum boat

    Kemmer, Aug 23, 2020
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    1,565
    Mr Efficiency
    Aug 23, 2020
  27. John Dickie

    Engine bearers too low

    John Dickie, Aug 16, 2020
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    495
    missinginaction
    Aug 19, 2020
  28. svbravo

    Interior welding while in water?

    svbravo, Apr 23, 2020
    Replies:
    12
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    1,330
    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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    760
    ondarvr
    Aug 1, 2020
  30. John Dickie

    Painting insulation

    John Dickie, Jul 8, 2020
    Replies:
    1
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    473
    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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    7,677
    jwells11
    Jul 6, 2020
  32. jjhubers

    Building an Aluminum catamaran

    jjhubers, Jul 8, 2004 ... 2
    Replies:
    21
    Views:
    44,027
    Floatything
    May 14, 2020
  33. Ry Scott

    Aluminum transom beef up

    Ry Scott, Apr 29, 2020 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    40
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    2,792
    Ry Scott
    May 2, 2020
  34. jwells11

    Pad Hull?

    jwells11, Apr 11, 2020
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    1,181
    Mr Efficiency
    Apr 12, 2020
  35. MikeJohns

    Max steel plate curve without forming ?

    MikeJohns, Sep 13, 2006 ... 2
    Replies:
    19
    Views:
    6,255
    Annode
    Apr 5, 2020
  36. Annode

    Vinyl Wrap for topsides

    Annode, Mar 14, 2020
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    672
    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:
    2,820
    Mr Efficiency
    Mar 10, 2020
  38. KandDConcepts

    Cost to Finish a Bare Alum. Hull

    KandDConcepts, Feb 20, 2020
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    1,418
    Rumars
    Feb 21, 2020
  39. CaCondor

    Shortening a jon boat

    CaCondor, Jan 21, 2020
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    1,666
    CaCondor
    Jan 23, 2020
  40. AmnonMikeCohen

    Robotic, Metallic Hull Formation, Interest

    AmnonMikeCohen, Dec 11, 2019
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    807
    gonzo
    Dec 12, 2019
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