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  1. william stokes

    Forming and stretching plate

    william stokes, Jan 10, 2026
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    william stokes
    Feb 3, 2026
  2. Modular Hippo

    Propeller Nut with Anode?

    Modular Hippo, May 5, 2025
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    sdowney717
    May 9, 2025
  3. Cjbrill715

    Best 5086 temper? (H32 H116 etc.)

    Cjbrill715, Jan 13, 2025 ... 2
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    4,615
    rxcomposite
    Feb 9, 2025
  4. Ballard Yacht Club

    Rule of Thumb?

    Ballard Yacht Club, Jan 3, 2025
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    1,443
    gonzo
    Jan 7, 2025
  5. Jaro

    Through Hull

    Jaro, Nov 23, 2024 ... 2
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    3,464
    fallguy
    Dec 29, 2024
  6. krawiec

    Micro holes in section frames above stringers. Steel hull

    krawiec, Oct 31, 2024
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    gonzo
    Nov 4, 2024
  7. Veit Grosche

    Cutting lead filled aluminium fin keel

    Veit Grosche, Jul 18, 2024
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    1,790
    C. Dog
    Jul 20, 2024
  8. Aaron Milligan

    Steel Hulls and Rust!

    Aaron Milligan, Jul 8, 2024
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    2,335
    C. Dog
    Jul 10, 2024
  9. Jason Rodgers

    Cleat conversion: countersunk to studs

    Jason Rodgers, Jul 7, 2024 ... 2
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    gonzo
    Oct 21, 2024
  10. Theblacksmith

    Corrosion protection of steel hulls

    Theblacksmith, Jul 3, 2024
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    Dave G 9N
    Dec 13, 2024
  11. Dakotaly

    Aluminum Transom Thickness

    Dakotaly, Jun 27, 2024
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    5,283
    Dakotaly
    Jun 30, 2024
  12. Cruisingsailor

    Aluminium boat galvanic corrosion - pitted bronze prop

    Cruisingsailor, Jun 11, 2024
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    Cruisingsailor
    Jun 11, 2024
  13. RSD

    What equipment for an aluminium boat building shop?

    RSD, May 9, 2024 ... 2 3 4
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    11,737
    RSD
    Dec 21, 2024
  14. Dakotaly

    Should both sides of a hull seam be welded? (Alumnium)

    Dakotaly, Feb 22, 2024 ... 2
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    6,066
    comfisherman
    Feb 23, 2024
  15. AdventuresTech

    I Need Some Advice on How to Build a Pontoon

    AdventuresTech, Sep 27, 2023
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    4,835
    AdventuresTech
    Oct 1, 2023
  16. bateaudemoi

    Steel Bollard Weld Penetration

    bateaudemoi, Sep 8, 2023
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    4,177
    BlueBell
    Sep 11, 2023
  17. Frank B

    Barge building

    Frank B, Aug 13, 2023
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    1
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    3,512
    TANSL
    Aug 14, 2023
  18. ric_lord

    Welding on aluminium hull. Which alloy, which wire?

    ric_lord, Jun 8, 2023
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    13,816
    Dave G 9N
    Jan 27, 2024
  19. Asa Hammond

    Temporary Primer / Paint system for sandblast then weld then later paint

    Asa Hammond, Apr 22, 2023
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    3,553
    Steelboat
    Aug 25, 2023
  20. Steelboat

    DevPrep 88 alkaline de-greasing before painting

    Steelboat, Mar 22, 2023
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    3,451
    Marks308win
    Apr 16, 2025
  21. Steelboat

    Chain locker materials

    Steelboat, Feb 15, 2023
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    2,652
    Steelboat
    Feb 16, 2023
  22. Steelboat

    Rubberized coatings on a steel deck

    Steelboat, Jan 3, 2023 ... 2
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    7,953
    skaraborgcraft
    Sep 3, 2023
  23. Jamesburslem

    19ft prince craft Hudson rebuild

    Jamesburslem, Dec 15, 2022
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    3,451
    Jamesburslem
    Jan 5, 2023
  24. Zent

    Lightest attainable weight for 18ft 5.5m alu boat

    Zent, Dec 4, 2022
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    5,125
    Zent
    Dec 6, 2022
  25. Wahoo chaser

    Mini Beast

    Wahoo chaser, Dec 1, 2022
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    3,061
    Ad Hoc
    Dec 3, 2022
  26. LePrince

    4 mm as shell plating for aluminum catamaran

    LePrince, Oct 20, 2022
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    3,800
    comfisherman
    Oct 20, 2022
  27. Cathal Mc Carthy

    Looking for company to make compound curves english wheel

    Cathal Mc Carthy, Sep 20, 2022
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    2,841
    wet feet
    Sep 20, 2022
  28. Glenn Mause

    Recent books on Boatbuilding

    Glenn Mause, Aug 2, 2022
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    3,235
    gonzo
    Aug 7, 2022
  29. catahoula

    At what length do aluminum sailboats make sense?

    catahoula, Aug 1, 2022
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    6,744
    comfisherman
    Aug 7, 2022
  30. Richas

    Squished Gregor - Last Rites

    Richas, Jul 18, 2022
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    3,194
    rnlock
    Aug 2, 2022
  31. Wicked Silver

    Home built Jet Sled Aluminum Boat

    Wicked Silver, Jun 22, 2022
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    5,457
    comfisherman
    Jun 24, 2022
  32. Farmer0101

    material thicknesses for catamaran formers and cross beams

    Farmer0101, Jun 8, 2022
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    5,069
    rxcomposite
    Aug 3, 2022
  33. John Dickie

    304 to 316 on pullpit

    John Dickie, May 4, 2022
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    3,181
    Rumars
    May 5, 2022
  34. John Dickie

    Bobstay

    John Dickie, May 2, 2022
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    2,481
    rangebowdrie
    May 3, 2022
  35. Metal Mariner

    Dutch metal boat designs

    Metal Mariner, Apr 6, 2022
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    6,230
    Metal Mariner
    Apr 8, 2022
  36. Steelboat

    Limber hole size rules and frame strength?

    Steelboat, Apr 5, 2022 ... 2 3
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    11,029
    AlanX
    Apr 7, 2022
  37. Steelboat

    Hull plate weld sequence on repair job?

    Steelboat, Apr 4, 2022
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    6,719
    Steelboat
    Apr 6, 2022
  38. DocSjulle

    Insulating while refitting rear cabin

    DocSjulle, Mar 2, 2022 ... 2
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    6,129
    bajansailor
    Apr 29, 2022
  39. Steelboat

    Zinc spacing on steel hulls

    Steelboat, Feb 21, 2022 ... 2
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    19
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    8,419
    Steelboat
    Mar 30, 2022
  40. Steelboat

    Steel deck patching

    Steelboat, Feb 18, 2022
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    2,873
    Steelboat
    Feb 20, 2022
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