Metal Boat Building

A forum to discuss and share tips and project updates on the building or renovation of steel and aluminum boats.

Page 1 of 26
Sort By:
Title Start Date
Replies Views
Last Message ↓
  1. oliverj

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

    oliverj, Aug 20, 2012 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    48
    Views:
    13,381
    JamesG123
    Dec 2, 2018
  2. richp10

    Choice of steel for repairs

    richp10, Oct 13, 2018
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    336
    Ad Hoc
    Nov 29, 2018
  3. the brain

    Waterprothing all under waterlevel seams/rivets from inside Aluminum hull

    the brain, Nov 13, 2017 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    49
    Views:
    4,490
    pauloman
    Nov 28, 2018
  4. sun

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

    sun, Nov 19, 2018
    Replies:
    13
    Views:
    294
    sun
    Nov 23, 2018
  5. Salmoneyes

    Help with replating options

    Salmoneyes, Sep 9, 2018
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    312
    gonzo
    Nov 22, 2018
  6. seanseward

    Swing Keel/leaded centerboard delaminating

    seanseward, Mar 7, 2016
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    1,568
    truewind
    Nov 21, 2018
  7. spaceboy

    Distorted deck plating

    spaceboy, Aug 28, 2018 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    74
    Views:
    2,278
    John mc b
    Nov 21, 2018
  8. DCockey

    CNC cut, "Methacrylate" bonded aluminum construction

    DCockey, Nov 5, 2018
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    291
    DCockey
    Nov 5, 2018
  9. essenmein

    small steel boat.

    essenmein, Dec 17, 2014 ... 2
    Replies:
    26
    Views:
    14,957
    M.Zouhairy
    Sep 12, 2018
  10. James Miller 401

    Alternative to the full bag of tricks

    James Miller 401, Jun 26, 2018
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    639
    MikeJohns
    Aug 18, 2018
  11. Constant Refit

    Patch hole in hull - cut beyond frame?

    Constant Refit, Jul 25, 2018
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    303
    MikeJohns
    Jul 31, 2018
  12. Face

    Aluminum boat building

    Face, Jul 24, 2018
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    919
    rwatson
    Jul 30, 2018
  13. Brian.Lin

    aluminum Hull repaired issue

    Brian.Lin, Jun 28, 2018
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    571
    Ad Hoc
    Jul 3, 2018
  14. Gnohk_Tad

    20 Aluminum Boat Build

    Gnohk_Tad, Feb 25, 2018 ... 4 5 6
    Replies:
    77
    Views:
    8,738
    Northeaster
    Jun 28, 2018
  15. sorefeet

    Help, History of an obscure riveted runabout.

    sorefeet, Oct 25, 2011 ... 5 6 7
    Replies:
    90
    Views:
    22,151
    Daphne
    Jun 28, 2018
  16. niko_panama

    Hello from Panama

    niko_panama, Apr 10, 2018
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    542
    fijiboats
    Jun 27, 2018
  17. Suspended Animations

    Picture of a Powered English Wheel for shaping aluminum sheets

    Suspended Animations, Apr 26, 2018
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    669
    Suspended Animations
    Apr 29, 2018
  18. Accipiter

    Aluminium deck on a steel hull ?

    Accipiter, Oct 17, 2015
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    2,806
    Reid Crownover
    Apr 13, 2018
  19. Reid Crownover

    Shop Outfitting

    Reid Crownover, Apr 13, 2018
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    301
    Reid Crownover
    Apr 13, 2018
  20. Joe Holloway

    Houseboat construction

    Joe Holloway, Apr 7, 2018
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    619
    PAR
    Apr 9, 2018
  21. fabtech04

    Aluminium Dinghy CNC cutting files

    fabtech04, Mar 29, 2018
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    679
    fabtech04
    Mar 29, 2018
  22. GoneFishingTL

    Help bolting the new transom wood.

    GoneFishingTL, Mar 12, 2018
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    434
    GoneFishingTL
    Mar 12, 2018
  23. gcav

    Ultrasound thickness measuring.

    gcav, Mar 6, 2018
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    354
    gonzo
    Mar 7, 2018
  24. spaceboy

    Through hulls

    spaceboy, Feb 25, 2018
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    402
    spaceboy
    Feb 25, 2018
  25. Jamie Greenfield

    Anyone know where to buy this extrusion?

    Jamie Greenfield, Feb 7, 2018
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    737
    Jamie Greenfield
    Feb 12, 2018
  26. ImaginaryNumber

    Chatam 33, designed by Gilbert Caroff

    ImaginaryNumber, Feb 1, 2018
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    643
    ImaginaryNumber
    Feb 1, 2018
  27. HCB66

    Salvaging an abandon boat as a base to build from

    HCB66, Oct 5, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    15
    Views:
    1,316
    Angélique
    Jan 7, 2018
  28. Jack D Davis

    MIG welding .080 5052 aluminum sheet

    Jack D Davis, Sep 26, 2005
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    8,349
    Bob La Londe
    Jan 7, 2018
  29. Brian.Lin

    double bottom inquiry

    Brian.Lin, Oct 31, 2017
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    995
    Ad Hoc
    Nov 8, 2017
  30. Northeaster

    window choices for small aluminum cabin

    Northeaster, Oct 10, 2017
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    913
    PAR
    Oct 13, 2017
  31. tony c

    alternative to sand blasting

    tony c, Oct 4, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    25
    Views:
    2,869
    Angélique
    Oct 7, 2017
  32. xslim

    Old aluminum mast repaint / keep raw

    xslim, Jul 12, 2016 ... 2
    Replies:
    21
    Views:
    3,677
    jake101
    Oct 5, 2017
  33. M&M Ovenden

    Zinc Rich Epoxy Primer

    M&M Ovenden, May 19, 2017
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    958
    pauloman
    Sep 26, 2017
  34. gskz

    Can epoxy primer be sprayed on top of anodized cast aluminum?

    gskz, Aug 10, 2017
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    1,478
    pauloman
    Sep 26, 2017
  35. Angélique

    - - 44 ft Sailing Yacht - - Completely Build of 316 L Stainless Steel - - ? ? ? ? - -

    Angélique, Feb 12, 2017
    Replies:
    14
    Views:
    4,720
    tood
    Sep 22, 2017
  36. Steel Builder

    Steel Hull welding inspection

    Steel Builder, Aug 17, 2017
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    1,333
    gonzo
    Sep 13, 2017
  37. michaelberlin

    Dimensions for Aluminium Hull, Frames, Stringers, Plating on 93 Feet Yacht

    michaelberlin, Sep 5, 2017
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    1,181
    TANSL
    Sep 5, 2017
  38. the brain

    what type of Styrofoam is this

    the brain, Aug 25, 2017
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    1,032
    the brain
    Sep 3, 2017
  39. kevinz

    Steel Boatbuilding near Baltimore, MD?

    kevinz, Aug 21, 2017
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    917
    M&M Ovenden
    Aug 24, 2017
  40. Someofthegear

    Welding fittings onto steel hull

    Someofthegear, Jun 6, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    19
    Views:
    2,164
    Nick.K
    Aug 21, 2017
Showing threads 1 to 40 of 1,002

Thread Display Options

Loading...
Page 1 of 26