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  1. Nick.K

    Zink coating underwater?

    Nick.K, Jul 26, 2011
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    CDK
    Jul 27, 2011
  2. bcervelo

    zinga paint

    bcervelo, Feb 14, 2006
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    MikeJohns
    Mar 20, 2006
  3. Steelboat

    Zinc spacing on steel hulls

    Steelboat, Feb 21, 2022 ... 2
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    Steelboat
    Mar 30, 2022
  4. M&M Ovenden

    Zinc Rich Epoxy Primer

    M&M Ovenden, May 19, 2017
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    pauloman
    Sep 26, 2017
  5. George Mui

    Yacht Building Project Manager looking for employment

    George Mui, Jun 26, 2006
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    mastcolin
    Aug 8, 2006
  6. peterroderick00

    would you use 5086 or 6061t6

    peterroderick00, Sep 10, 2013
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    peterroderick00
    Sep 11, 2013
  7. 555

    Work Boat Ideas ? For Lake Erie

    555, Jun 7, 2009
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    555
    Jun 7, 2009
  8. souwest_nova

    wood bulk head

    souwest_nova, Jun 9, 2004
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    gonzo
    Jun 12, 2004
  9. dick

    Windows

    dick, Sep 17, 2009
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    gonzo
    Oct 5, 2009
  10. Northeaster

    window choices for small aluminum cabin

    Northeaster, Oct 10, 2017
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    PAR
    Oct 13, 2017
  11. lazeyjack

    wide rolls

    lazeyjack, Aug 9, 2008
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    lazeyjack
    Aug 9, 2008
  12. Aneblanc

    Why is my paint cracking?

    Aneblanc, Oct 12, 2012
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    PAR
    Oct 14, 2012
  13. icahn

    Who can CNC plasma cut aluminum?

    icahn, Apr 12, 2007
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    4,231
    CLUTCHfan
    Apr 15, 2007
  14. Lexluthor

    whicht type of steel

    Lexluthor, Aug 24, 2010
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    TwoByFour
    Sep 5, 2010
  15. schoobie

    Which Welding Machine???

    schoobie, Sep 30, 2007
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    5,473
    westlawn5554X
    Feb 13, 2008
  16. Lexluthor

    which paint system

    Lexluthor, Aug 24, 2010
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    rugludallur
    Sep 1, 2010
  17. John Stream

    Which Is The Best Vendor To Purchase Marine Grade Aluminum From?

    John Stream, Feb 28, 2014
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    yofish
    Apr 29, 2014
  18. boatboy72

    where to bye maraine grade ally plate

    boatboy72, Oct 7, 2008
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    BurnabyRocket61
    Dec 2, 2008
  19. richardproeller

    Where to build 90 feet aluminum cat economically?

    richardproeller, Oct 2, 2006
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    Frosty
    Oct 23, 2006
  20. Outboard Dave

    Where are all the little guys?

    Outboard Dave, Dec 12, 2011 ... 2 3
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    Passin Thru
    Jan 11, 2012
  21. MarkC

    When did metals lose the high-tech edge?

    MarkC, Jun 23, 2006 ... 2
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    lazeyjack
    Jul 22, 2006
  22. DavidAK

    Wheelhouse design/fabrication for 24' aluminum landing craft

    DavidAK, Jul 22, 2007
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    SeaULater
    Sep 19, 2007
  23. Love2boat

    Wheel abraided, pre-primed steel supplier

    Love2boat, Jun 4, 2012
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    Love2boat
    Jun 4, 2012
  24. philgib

    What would cost such a "aquarium" barge ?

    philgib, Nov 5, 2008
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    philgib
    Nov 6, 2008
  25. steel.t

    What welder do you recommend?

    steel.t, Apr 27, 2016
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    waikikin
    Apr 29, 2016
  26. luso

    what type of transducer ?

    luso, Mar 9, 2009
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    Landlubber
    Mar 9, 2009
  27. the brain

    what type of Styrofoam is this

    the brain, Aug 25, 2017
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    the brain
    Sep 3, 2017
  28. CKP

    What TIG machine do you experts recommend for 2k?

    CKP, Jan 23, 2007
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    RAWRF
    Feb 3, 2007
  29. treeclimber@xtr

    What size motor? 40" steel

    treeclimber@xtr, Jun 9, 2008
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    treeclimber@xtr
    Jun 10, 2008
  30. MalawiMD

    What should I use, metal or wood?

    MalawiMD, May 2, 2005
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    kmorin
    May 12, 2005
  31. CKP

    What should I use for welding Aluminum?

    CKP, Jan 21, 2007
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    8,509
    Rusty Bucket
    Mar 3, 2007
  32. fewfish

    What is this???

    fewfish, Nov 28, 2011 ... 2
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    5,379
    shakey78
    Jan 9, 2012
  33. John Stream

    What Is The Best Way To Automatically Cut Aluminum?

    John Stream, Feb 28, 2014 ... 2
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    Oleboynow
    Oct 18, 2015
  34. theboilerflue

    What is the best paint for a steel sailboat

    theboilerflue, Oct 29, 2007
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    Brent Swain
    Feb 12, 2008
  35. ldrumond

    What If Scenario

    ldrumond, Jul 22, 2006
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    2,813
    MikeJohns
    Jul 22, 2006
  36. alumboat10

    What filler to use on 5052 Aluminum

    alumboat10, Aug 16, 2008
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    12,989
    lazeyjack
    Aug 16, 2008
  37. pathfinder_05

    What filler to cover rust damage?

    pathfinder_05, Aug 12, 2008
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    BurnabyRocket61
    Aug 14, 2008
  38. RSD

    What equipment for an aluminium boat building shop?

    RSD, May 9, 2024 ... 2 3 4
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    RSD
    Dec 21, 2024
  39. scphantm

    What do you think of an ice belt?

    scphantm, May 17, 2014
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    scphantm
    Jun 23, 2014
  40. Steve32

    What about jigs?

    Steve32, Feb 2, 2010
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    3,413
    Rampager
    Feb 11, 2010
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