Boatbuilding

Discuss boatbuilding projects, methods, plans & kits, ask questions, and share your experiences.

  1. Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building

    A forum to discuss and share tips and project updates on fiberglass boat building and repair as well as mold construction and tooling.
    Discussions:
    4,274
    Messages:
    53,679
    Latest: Flare Boats? Tylerm, Apr 23, 2024 at 9:42 PM
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  2. Metal Boat Building

    A forum to discuss and share tips and project updates on the building or renovation of steel and aluminum boats.
    Discussions:
    1,099
    Messages:
    14,900
    Latest: Lifting and Rotating Ship Blocks/Mega Blocks Naval7300, Mar 20, 2024
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  3. Wooden Boat Building and Restoration

    A forum to discuss and share tips and project updates on the building or renovation and restoration of classic wooden boats
    Discussions:
    2,320
    Messages:
    28,634
    Latest: Jeff Spira boat plans MaxMon1999, Apr 18, 2024
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  4. Electrical Systems

    A forum to discuss marine electrical systems design, electrical components, sources, and techniques.
    Discussions:
    342
    Messages:
    3,217
    Latest: Buehler simplified boat wiring scheme Rumars, Apr 3, 2024
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  1. dskira

    What is the best antifouling you know

    dskira, May 25, 2010 ... 2 3
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    31
    Views:
    17,060
    MikeJohns
    Sep 29, 2010
  2. John McCrary

    Rough rule of thumb for max lengthening of an aluminum hull?

    John McCrary, Jan 17, 2024 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    30
    Views:
    1,593
    gonzo
    Jan 21, 2024
  3. Thule

    Looking for guidance - want to build a dinghy

    Thule, Apr 4, 2023 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    30
    Views:
    3,711
    missinginaction
    Nov 18, 2023
  4. HypotheticalBoat

    How to build a boat that lasts centuries?

    HypotheticalBoat, Jul 16, 2017 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    30
    Views:
    5,083
    gonzo
    Jul 24, 2017
  5. Reef DOCG

    Anyone has built a House boat here?

    Reef DOCG, Jun 2, 2016 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    30
    Views:
    7,537
    kingmaster
    Jan 25, 2017
  6. snowbirder

    Tiller arms on the cheap??

    snowbirder, Apr 10, 2015 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    30
    Views:
    5,198
    pdwiley
    Apr 16, 2015
  7. midcap

    looking for a fileting material in a pinch.

    midcap, Nov 7, 2013 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    30
    Views:
    4,991
    NoEyeDeer
    Nov 10, 2013
  8. CatBuilder

    Moving Very Large Hull Sections

    CatBuilder, Jul 27, 2010 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    30
    Views:
    5,287
    CatBuilder
    Aug 3, 2010
  9. CatBuilder

    Organizing a Build Lots More Questions

    CatBuilder, Jun 12, 2010 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    30
    Views:
    4,646
    missinginaction
    Jun 20, 2010
  10. sarawales

    Raft / Art Project by Novice!

    sarawales, Mar 1, 2007 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    30
    Views:
    7,527
    sarawales
    May 15, 2007
  11. Lowcarb

    How do I build a mast out of Carbon Fiber or glass

    Lowcarb, Jun 22, 2003 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    30
    Views:
    49,584
    Eric Sponberg
    Sep 27, 2004
  12. Theo van der Toorn

    Fibreglass layup advise

    Theo van der Toorn, Oct 2, 2022 ... 2
    Replies:
    29
    Views:
    2,780
    rxcomposite
    Oct 19, 2022
  13. RO147

    Completely new to boatbuilding and want to build a simple boat

    RO147, Jan 26, 2022 ... 2
    Replies:
    29
    Views:
    2,898
    gonzo
    Feb 12, 2022
  14. frasco

    Best place in the world to build a 30-35 ft sailboat on a budget?

    frasco, Jun 10, 2018 ... 2
    Replies:
    29
    Views:
    11,445
    Angélique
    Jun 15, 2018
  15. Lurvio

    Aluminium jetboat - A couple of questions.

    Lurvio, Mar 21, 2012 ... 2
    Replies:
    29
    Views:
    31,179
    tugboat
    Dec 29, 2013
  16. Manie B

    MiniCAT-5

    Manie B, Sep 2, 2008 ... 2
    Replies:
    29
    Views:
    13,701
    Manie B
    Feb 7, 2013
  17. Boston

    Hey look Hovercrafts are boats

    Boston, Mar 13, 2011 ... 2
    Replies:
    29
    Views:
    6,115
    alaskamokaiman
    Jun 9, 2012
  18. odysseus

    Inflatable boat construction

    odysseus, Jun 8, 2006 ... 2
    Replies:
    29
    Views:
    62,132
    corsarul
    Feb 28, 2012
  19. We're Here

    Aluminum Hull - Advice Needed

    We're Here, Jul 8, 2009 ... 2
    Replies:
    29
    Views:
    7,199
    Guest62110524
    Aug 7, 2009
  20. Deeman

    Opening the belly of the Beast

    Deeman, Jul 14, 2006 ... 2
    Replies:
    29
    Views:
    7,567
    Deeman
    Oct 22, 2006
  21. Hard Rock

    Inflatable boat restoration...

    Hard Rock, Nov 10, 2003 ... 2
    Replies:
    29
    Views:
    27,503
    wet-foot
    Apr 5, 2005
  22. magentawave

    How do you prevent clogging your random orbital sand paper from cured resin?

    magentawave, Aug 25, 2013 ... 2
    Replies:
    28
    Views:
    30,561
    fpjeepy05
    Jan 4, 2014
  23. Barred label

    Boat Restoration Project

    Barred label, May 17, 2012 ... 2
    Replies:
    28
    Views:
    9,142
    Barred label
    Mar 23, 2013
  24. gotmuddy

    20'x48" riversled, what to use for core?

    gotmuddy, Jan 9, 2012 ... 2
    Replies:
    28
    Views:
    5,031
    jorgepease
    May 2, 2012
  25. WesQ

    First Post, Building a wooden boat

    WesQ, Sep 25, 2011 ... 2
    Replies:
    28
    Views:
    9,390
    BATAAN
    Oct 5, 2011
  26. CatBuilder

    Dying Off Laminates at Transom?

    CatBuilder, Apr 13, 2011 ... 2
    Replies:
    28
    Views:
    4,516
    CatBuilder
    Apr 16, 2011
  27. CatBuilder

    Easiest Way to Lay Up This Glass as One Person?

    CatBuilder, Mar 8, 2011 ... 2
    Replies:
    28
    Views:
    5,053
    CatBuilder
    Mar 10, 2011
  28. CatBuilder

    Building A Hot Box??

    CatBuilder, Feb 6, 2011 ... 2
    Replies:
    28
    Views:
    7,813
    CatBuilder
    Feb 18, 2011
  29. Leon01323

    Saying hi and asking for help (moulding / gel coat)

    Leon01323, Dec 30, 2010 ... 2
    Replies:
    28
    Views:
    4,521
    Leon01323
    Jan 11, 2011
  30. ShagRock

    Fishing kayak

    ShagRock, Jan 4, 2009 ... 2
    Replies:
    28
    Views:
    17,027
    ancient kayaker
    Jan 31, 2009
  31. brminc

    Sterling vs Awlgrip

    brminc, Oct 13, 2008 ... 2
    Replies:
    28
    Views:
    11,909
    desktopgold
    Nov 22, 2008
  32. G_Kay

    Project #1

    G_Kay, Sep 9, 2008 ... 2
    Replies:
    28
    Views:
    4,062
    PAR
    Oct 14, 2008
  33. Nomad

    An off topic poll... (Do larger boat co.'s build better boats?)

    Nomad, May 8, 2002 ... 2
    Replies:
    28
    Views:
    9,507
    tri - star
    Mar 2, 2007
  34. hawkey

    boat building in low-cost labor countries

    hawkey, May 28, 2003 ... 2
    Replies:
    28
    Views:
    22,309
    caribmon
    Nov 7, 2004
  35. Newickspark
    Locked

    Building a ply design with balsa instead?

    Newickspark, Aug 27, 2019 ... 2
    Replies:
    27
    Views:
    4,361
    Mr Efficiency
    Aug 29, 2019
  36. southdade skiff

    Plug,Mold,Skiff

    southdade skiff, Jan 29, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    27
    Views:
    7,718
    southdade skiff
    Mar 20, 2018
  37. metin_mehel

    wood finish

    metin_mehel, Dec 14, 2014 ... 2
    Replies:
    27
    Views:
    6,428
    metin_mehel
    Dec 22, 2014
  38. Black pearl

    Boat info needed

    Black pearl, Oct 8, 2014 ... 2
    Replies:
    27
    Views:
    3,912
    whitepointer23
    Oct 11, 2014
  39. whitepointer23

    roll and tip

    whitepointer23, Mar 4, 2014 ... 2
    Replies:
    27
    Views:
    13,508
    PAR
    Mar 17, 2014
  40. 717innovations

    Advice for parting line in my first 2 piece mold

    717innovations, Sep 13, 2013 ... 2
    Replies:
    27
    Views:
    6,102
    717innovations
    Oct 2, 2013
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