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Metal Boat Building
A forum to discuss and share tips and project updates on the building or renovation of steel and aluminum boats.
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Origami steel yacht construction
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Aluminum Jet Boat Plans
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My one sheet steel boat project
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Rivets or welds on aluminum?
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I need help building this aluminum boat
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New to welding Aluminum
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