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  1. aL27jrcf
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    [newbie]a rudder of a sailboat having entrance-exit holes?

    {27’ junkrig, fibreglass and cedar- almost in final stage for expedition. It is equipped with Yamaha t.9.9 exht. Specifics of model of the boat...
    Thread by: aL27jrcf, May 27, 2025, 14 replies, in forum: Hydrodynamics and Aerodynamics
  2. Ange
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    Total noob wants to build a floating home / house boat, looking for any and all advice

    Hi all For years I've had a dream of building a tiny home (on a trailer) and done lots of research into using shipping containers as a structural...
    Thread by: Ange, Jan 26, 2025, 12 replies, in forum: Boat Design
  3. evansjhenry
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    RIB Conversion Plywood Sides

    I am aware of an old thread about repurposing the fiberglass bottom of a RIB by building up the sides with plywood. A lot of old RIBs get...
    Thread by: evansjhenry, Apr 22, 2024, 4 replies, in forum: Boat Design
  4. lvabd
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    Cheapest DIY Bugout Sailboat

    You guys are probably gonna hate me for asking this; but, what do you think would be the quickest, cheapest and easiest to build bugout sailboat?...
    Thread by: lvabd, Dec 11, 2022, 49 replies, in forum: Boat Design
  5. yOyOeK1
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    My resurrection quest with torqeedo 503

    If you are interested in insides of torqeedo 503 and how you can bring one of those outboards to live if it cra@$@p on you. I will like to share...
    Thread by: yOyOeK1, Oct 11, 2022, 0 replies, in forum: Electric Propulsion
  6. Ryan Bailey
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    DIY sails, rigging, daggerboards for kayak - reasonable expectation for sailing to weather?

    Hi all. For the past 8 months, I've been working on making sails for my sea kayak. After finding it didn't sail to weather at all, I added some...
    Thread by: Ryan Bailey, Jun 3, 2022, 24 replies, in forum: Boat Design
  7. James Sullivan
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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
  8. ElectroDanO
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    "Current Situation" DIY Efficient Solar/Electric Powered Newport 17 Project

    I wanted to start this thread to document progress on this project and also discuss and gather links/information on the subject of efficiently...
    Thread by: ElectroDanO, Jan 1, 2021, 65 replies, in forum: Boat Design
  9. Sean Duval
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    a dream of a long narrow planing hull

    1st thank you for welcoming me to this forum! I will try not to ramble too much as I describe my overall plan, and the reasons for the compromises...
    Thread by: Sean Duval, May 11, 2019, 46 replies, in forum: Boat Design
  10. Angélique
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    Sailing Shanty Boats

    № one of this thread was found on Pinterest — pic 1 — pic 2 — No designer details were given there, the Oyster turns out to be William Garden...
    Thread by: Angélique, Apr 20, 2019, 11 replies, in forum: Boat Design
  11. tpenfield
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    Custom Extended Swim Platform

    Hello, New to the forum. I've been a member for a while, but have not posted. Anyway, I am currently waist deep in a DIY project to build an...
    Thread by: tpenfield, Jan 8, 2019, 218 replies, in forum: Boatbuilding
  12. HelicopterJohn
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    Minn Kota MK315D Innovative Onboard and Portable Charger Retrofit

    I recently purchased a 2018 Scout 177 Sport boat. I have installed a new Minn Kota Terrova Riptide 24 volt trolling motor. I have three batteries...
    Thread by: HelicopterJohn, Jul 28, 2018, 1 replies, in forum: OnBoard Electronics & Controls
  13. JCal
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    Homemade Houseboat

    Hey guys I want to build a houseboat. I’m not very well versed in boat building or calculating buoyancy, but I’m hoping y’all can help. I have...
    Thread by: JCal, May 24, 2018, 32 replies, in forum: Boat Design
  14. Sammy F.
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    Foam Boat - Beginner Advice

    Dear All, I've been wanting to build a small boat (2 to 3ish meters) for a while, however I want to do so in an easy and cheap way with minimal...
    Thread by: Sammy F., Feb 6, 2018, 11 replies, in forum: Boatbuilding
  15. Eric Sponberg
    Boat Design Gallery

    Halfling

    Wood-epoxy nesting dinghy. Plans available for do-it-yourself construction.
    Uploaded by: Eric Sponberg, Jul 21, 2011, 1 comments, in category: Gallery of Professional Design Work
  16. Eric Sponberg
    Boat Design Gallery

    Halfling

    Wood-epoxy nesting dinghy. Plans available for do-it-yourself construction.
    Uploaded by: Eric Sponberg, Jul 21, 2011, 1 comments, in category: Gallery of Professional Design Work
  17. Eric Sponberg
    Boat Design Gallery

    Delft 25

    Wood-epoxy design for do-it-yourself construction. Plans are for sale.
    Uploaded by: Eric Sponberg, Jul 21, 2011, 0 comments, in category: Gallery of Professional Design Work
  18. Ikarus342000
    Boat Design Gallery

    Topweb4

    KD 650 beach trailer cruiser catamaran Loa/Lwl 6.5m Beam 3.5m Beam on trailer 2m Sail area...
    Uploaded by: Ikarus342000, Mar 20, 2009, 0 comments, in album: Member Album by Ikarus342000
  19. Ikarus342000
    Boat Design Gallery

    Sideweb2

    KD 650 beach trailer cruiser catamaran Loa/Lwl 6.5m Beam 3.5m Beam on trailer 2m Sail area...
    Uploaded by: Ikarus342000, Mar 20, 2009, 0 comments, in album: Member Album by Ikarus342000
  20. Ikarus342000
    Boat Design Gallery

    KD 650 cruiser trailer catamaran

    KD 650 beach trailer cruiser catamaran Loa/Lwl 6.5m Beam 3.5m Beam on trailer 2m Sail area...
    Uploaded by: Ikarus342000, Mar 20, 2009, 0 comments, in album: Member Album by Ikarus342000
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