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Rudder Construction

My Tartan 30 is in need of a new rudder. Being that a replacement could run up to $2000, I am inspired to build my own. By the looks of my first...

Thread by: James Sullivan, Feb 28, 2022, 6 replies, in forum: Sailboats

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Interested in transitioning to building

So, I really want to build a boat to fit the needs of Jacksonville, Fl. To give you some background, I have been in the repair side of the...

Thread by: Hull Healers Restoration, Dec 27, 2021, 11 replies, in forum: Boat Design

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Help Choosing Kit for Cat @ 43

Wow! So much information about cats! I just joined this page and I'm a bit overwhelmed with all the info. So I decided to reach out to you for...

Thread by: Catbuild, Nov 9, 2020, 15 replies, in forum: Multihulls

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Shipoke 18' Flats molds, complete set

I am considering selling the complete set of molds for the Shipoke 18' Flats boat. Very popular boat in Florida that was built for years and...

Thread by: Shipoke Boats, Oct 14, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: Boat Molds

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Welder / Marine Engineer new to Designing and building boats

Hi All, New to this forum, and pleased i have found this vast resource of knowledge. I'll get right to it, I have been a Marine Engineer and...

Thread by: Biscuit, Sep 28, 2020, 5 replies, in forum: Boat Design

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What Type of Material for a Boat Build?

I have several plans in stock and trying to decide which boat I want to build (16'-18' Flats/Bay Boat). The plans call for plywood/plywood on...

Thread by: Rollbar, Jul 21, 2020, 20 replies, in forum: Materials

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Very new to boatbuilding, have some questions!

Hi! I'm (very, very) new to boatbuilding. Meaning I've only bought a book about it that I didn't receive yet. The closer I got to boatbuilding is...

Thread by: Joey Bergeron, Jul 1, 2020, 50 replies, in forum: Wooden Boat Building and Restoration

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aluminium small jet boat concept

I have been pondering a while with the idea of building a small boat of aluminium. I have never build a boat before, and have slight welding and...

Thread by: rembrandt, Jun 4, 2020, 13 replies, in forum: Boat Design

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Wide Viking Boat

I'm building a 5-6 person fishing boat that I'd like to imitate an old viking boat. I'd like to combine the two designs to make an extra wide...

Thread by: Michael Robert, May 14, 2020, 16 replies, in forum: Boat Design

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Replacing Nacelle in an EDELCAT33

I have a EDELCAT33 sailing catamaran circa 1995.edelcat33 - Google Search...

Thread by: edelcat33, Sep 9, 2019, 0 replies, in forum: Boat Design

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Design Advice

Hey All, First post here. Looking for some educated advice and insight. Liking to build a cedar strip kayak. Easily loadable (14ft +\-). I’m a...

Thread by: Bug_hunter, Aug 7, 2019, 8 replies, in forum: Wooden Boat Building and Restoration

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Aluminium Cat designs

I have been looking for designs for a Cat in the 40 range with a bit of speed to it. My main reason for wanting to work with aluminium is because...

Thread by: John Coulson, Mar 14, 2018, 7 replies, in forum: Multihulls

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considering building Kurt Hughes

I am considering building a multihull in the 35'-45' range for ocean sailing. I really like Kurt Hughes' designs. Has anyone built one? Or have a...

Thread by: John Coulson, Mar 12, 2018, 31 replies, in forum: Multihulls

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Power Cruiser for Florida/Bahamas

Hey Y'all! Been lurking here for a while. Anyway, I will be attending college down in Florida next year, and I am looking to build a...

Thread by: Starhop, Nov 23, 2017, 50 replies, in forum: Boat Design

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Looking for Guidance and Advice

My name is Reid, Im 17 and still in HS but the ocean is my passion and I have taken up a project building a 30' Aluminum Pilothouse boat. I am...

Thread by: Reid Crownover, Sep 4, 2017, 13 replies, in forum: Boat Design

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Aluminum Minimost build

Aluminum Minimost build. 28 MPH with 15 Yamaha and heavy rider.

Uploaded by: Thin water, Apr 26, 2014, 0 comments, in category: Boatbuilding

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Aluminum Minimost build

Aluminum Minimost build. 28 MPH with 15 Yamaha and heavy rider.

Uploaded by: Thin water, Apr 26, 2014, 0 comments, in category: Boatbuilding

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Aluminum Minimost build

Aluminum Minimost build. 28 MPH with 15 Yamaha and heavy rider.

Uploaded by: Thin water, Apr 26, 2014, 0 comments, in category: Boatbuilding

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MY Paddle-Wheel Axle-Shaft

completely sealed with foam and capped with JB-Weld...

Uploaded by: Genodat, Jul 8, 2013, 0 comments, in category: Propulsion

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MY Paddle-Wheel Axle-Shaft

Fafnir bearings

Uploaded by: Genodat, Jul 8, 2013, 0 comments, in category: Propulsion