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How many layers of fiberglass?
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1708 will be quite a heavy layup for such a tiny boat. I’d be looking at some 6 oz fabric
Friday at 8:06 PM
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Lee Taylor's Discovery II rocket boat
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Rwatson, apart from the extreme language he uses when his buttons are pushed, I have to agree with RF on this one. He's recently posted...
Tuesday at 1:58 AM
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Offshore Sportfishing Motorsailer, innovations & alternatives
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This is good input, obviously from an experienced fisherman. You don’t want to be leadering a hot Marlin into the transom! The sugar...
Aug 7, 2026
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just found this older sketch of an alternative fishing deck I proposed,..
Aug 7, 2026
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Wouldn't it be easier from a manufacturability standpoint to build the logs on a press brake instead of a tube roller? Having sections...
Jul 29, 2026
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great mysteries of the sea
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Doesn’t that hatch adjacent to the location open up to belowdecks?
Jul 26, 2026
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Mercedes 5-cyl turbodiesel 300D in 40' Bayliner cruiser
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I’m thinking that you’re making some naïve assumptions here. Converting an automotive diesel to marine use seldom pencils out well. Have...
Jul 22, 2026
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Or 6BT ?
Jul 22, 2026
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Weekender/Picnic Vessel, Power and/or Sailing Catamaran
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I really like the “half scoop” at the stern, this would be very handy for a sport fishing oriented catamaran design, but the open bridge...
Jul 21, 2026
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homemade rudder steering problem
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You can also use ropes and pulleys, then you have more freedom of angles.
Jul 18, 2026
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Speed and efficiency, single or twins I/O same HP total
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Ironic that it’s parked at the gas pump!
Jul 14, 2026
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