Boatbuilding

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  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:
    4,313
    Messages:
    54,463
    Latest: 13m hull + cabin mould for sale Julian Galea, Mar 10, 2025
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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:
    1,109
    Messages:
    15,057
    Latest: Anyone know where to buy this extrusion? Steven Lee, Mar 4, 2025
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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:
    2,343
    Messages:
    29,067
    Latest: Structure in stitch and glue build Nomiddlename, Mar 19, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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  4. Electrical Systems

    A forum to discuss marine electrical systems design, electrical components, sources, and techniques.
    Discussions:
    344
    Messages:
    3,272
    Latest: Bonding Or grounding in the engine compartment jeff Lendall, Nov 21, 2024
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  1. Manie B
    Sticky

    Boat Building Projects Underway

    Manie B, Sep 29, 2009 ... 15 16 17
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    297,906
    Don McDermott
    Feb 23, 2025
  2. serdarbas

    I'm terrified.. What should be the diameter gap for pod drive housing?

    serdarbas, Mar 5, 2025 ... 2
    Replies:
    26
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    999
    montero
    Mar 9, 2025
  3. laukejas

    Epoxy (floor) paint for a boat?

    laukejas, Mar 2, 2025 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    35
    Views:
    1,038
    montero
    Mar 6, 2025
  4. groper

    60ft eX race yacht to cruiser conversion.

    groper, Sep 10, 2023 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    39
    Views:
    6,690
    groper
    Mar 3, 2025
  5. PatrickARiva

    Sail Making - PolySail

    PatrickARiva, Feb 18, 2025
    Replies:
    11
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    606
    Tops
    Feb 20, 2025
  6. EdHinchey

    Plans for Spira 19 foot Garvey Galveston

    EdHinchey, Feb 4, 2025
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    362
    Dave G 9N
    Feb 18, 2025
  7. mariobrothers88

    Building a solar panel support structure with wood/fiberglass /epoxy

    mariobrothers88, May 24, 2021 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    61
    Views:
    9,893
    groper
    Feb 18, 2025
  8. Amateur seeking help

    Advice for a complete amateur please - looking to repair Merlin Rocket

    Amateur seeking help, Feb 16, 2025
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    481
    fallguy
    Feb 18, 2025
  9. Darkzillicon

    Forward Berth Closet Locker Refit

    Darkzillicon, Jan 17, 2025
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    652
    Darkzillicon
    Feb 13, 2025
  10. BlueDogOz

    Interior Plywood surface repair Qs

    BlueDogOz, Jan 29, 2025
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    428
    Will Gilmore
    Feb 1, 2025
  11. boony

    Pouring lead into holes into lead bulb or just hammer in strips?

    boony, Aug 23, 2024
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    882
    boony
    Jan 26, 2025
  12. laukejas

    Easiest way of making attachment hardpoints on a carbon fiber mast?

    laukejas, Dec 6, 2024 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    49
    Views:
    2,726
    jconlin
    Jan 24, 2025
  13. Freighter

    Two sheet gorewood canoe build? Youtube

    Freighter, Jul 12, 2024
    Replies:
    7
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    1,400
    JamieChu
    Jan 22, 2025
  14. Rungholt

    Painting over single part epoxy.

    Rungholt, Jan 3, 2025
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    581
    gonzo
    Jan 6, 2025
  15. sandog

    Swim Platform Design ideas/help for steel hull truller

    sandog, Jan 30, 2021
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    12
    Views:
    2,957
    Nick Wootton
    Jan 4, 2025
  16. Hubzol

    Cracking problem

    Hubzol, Nov 13, 2024
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    894
    Hubzol
    Dec 27, 2024
  17. laukejas

    Leaving peel ply surface on the boat deck for better grip?

    laukejas, Dec 7, 2024
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    714
    laukejas
    Dec 9, 2024
  18. Archive

    Whisstock Naja 30

    Archive, Jun 12, 2001
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    10,929
    Fleetwood
    Nov 25, 2024
  19. Swilsson

    Superyacht project management course

    Swilsson, Nov 1, 2024
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    713
    Swilsson
    Nov 1, 2024
  20. Dillusion

    19 Glasply I/O to Outboard

    Dillusion, Mar 18, 2024 ... 2
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    2,922
    Dillusion
    Oct 15, 2024
  21. jmwoodring

    Chugs and other scrap built boats

    jmwoodring, Oct 2, 2024 ... 2
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    1,440
    fallguy
    Oct 11, 2024
  22. sun

    How will the Royal New Zealand Navy vessel HMNZS Manawanui be handled?

    sun, Oct 6, 2024
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    571
    comfisherman
    Oct 6, 2024
  23. blared

    Consepto - Express by Blared

    blared, Sep 22, 2024
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    0
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    597
    blared
    Sep 22, 2024
  24. rolphill

    Small Steam Boat

    rolphill, Aug 30, 2024 ... 2
    Replies:
    25
    Views:
    2,084
    gonzo
    Sep 19, 2024
  25. Spear95

    DIY sailboat that can be carried on car roof

    Spear95, Aug 8, 2024
    Replies:
    14
    Views:
    1,831
    Spear95
    Sep 3, 2024
  26. starcmr

    Best Materials for Building a Durable and Lightweight Ship?

    starcmr, Aug 31, 2024
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    858
    bajansailor
    Sep 1, 2024
  27. terra

    27' Riva Aquarama Clone

    terra, Jul 14, 2021 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    38
    Views:
    8,491
    jsts
    Aug 31, 2024
  28. foivos

    Transom rebuild question - Avon searider SR5.4

    foivos, May 2, 2024 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    30
    Views:
    3,959
    foivos
    Aug 30, 2024
  29. BravoPB

    Stretched a 23 SC to a 28 Integrated Transom

    BravoPB, Aug 11, 2024
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    708
    BravoPB
    Aug 11, 2024
  30. Maxxi

    18ft Console Boat Restoration and Modification

    Maxxi, Apr 7, 2022 ... 2
    Replies:
    15
    Views:
    2,954
    Maxxi
    Jul 26, 2024
  31. socalspearit

    Awlgrip 2 part LPU over UNCURED Interlux Perfection 2 part

    socalspearit, Jun 25, 2024
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    995
    fallguy
    Jul 2, 2024
  32. chowdan

    Bilge paint or flow coat

    chowdan, Jun 30, 2024
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    875
    gonzo
    Jul 1, 2024
  33. RSD

    Cutting aluminium - has anyone been told not to laser cut if going to weld?

    RSD, Jun 18, 2024 ... 2
    Replies:
    18
    Views:
    2,435
    Barry
    Jun 21, 2024
  34. kira126

    Looking for boat builder entrepreneur in Thailand

    kira126, Jun 18, 2024
    Replies:
    0
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    871
    kira126
    Jun 18, 2024
  35. mariobrothers88

    Registering your boat

    mariobrothers88, Oct 3, 2022
    Replies:
    13
    Views:
    2,984
    pironiero
    Jun 18, 2024
  36. RSD

    Aluminium plate sheet orientation question

    RSD, Jun 15, 2024 ... 2
    Replies:
    18
    Views:
    2,124
    RSD
    Jun 18, 2024
  37. Glenn Styron

    Transom rebuild Seaway 23'

    Glenn Styron, Jun 13, 2024
    Replies:
    0
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    890
    Glenn Styron
    Jun 13, 2024
  38. M.R John

    Help Catamaran

    M.R John, Jun 11, 2024
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    1,129
    M.R John
    Jun 13, 2024
  39. samir elbaguer

    Filling up wrongly cut bow thruster holes

    samir elbaguer, Jun 6, 2024 ... 2
    Replies:
    20
    Views:
    1,698
    wet feet
    Jun 9, 2024
  40. Neal Rudin

    EMERALD PRINCESS Restaurant Barge/Venue on the Eire Canal

    Neal Rudin, Jun 5, 2024
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    856
    fallguy
    Jun 7, 2024
  41. zstine

    IP Protection of Kelsall KSS or Cylinder Mold Building Methods

    zstine, May 6, 2024
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    1,131
    Steve W
    Jun 6, 2024
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