Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building

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  1. Steve_uk

    Rudder repair help

    Steve_uk, Nov 11, 2024
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    538
    duke42748
    Dec 2, 2024
  2. Jason Rodgers

    Fiberglass repair of rudder - no space for bevel

    Jason Rodgers, Nov 12, 2024
    Replies:
    10
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    362
    ondarvr
    Nov 15, 2024
  3. yofish

    Polyester knit fabric

    yofish, Mar 28, 2015 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    39
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    12,244
    Studio Max Print
    Nov 12, 2024
  4. Chapaef

    Help with identification of the hull construction

    Chapaef, Oct 29, 2024
    Replies:
    10
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    596
    Chapaef
    Oct 30, 2024
  5. DogCavalry

    Sea Sled madness. It’s in my brain.

    DogCavalry, Nov 11, 2019 ... 213 214 215
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    3,210
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    226,278
    DogCavalry
    Oct 29, 2024
  6. Sandworm3434

    Hard edges and no sanding = truly impossible?

    Sandworm3434, Oct 26, 2024
    Replies:
    5
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    366
    rangebowdrie
    Oct 28, 2024
  7. Diyguy.

    Rowing boat repair layup

    Diyguy., Oct 14, 2024
    Replies:
    7
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    360
    Diyguy.
    Oct 15, 2024
  8. Boom Up Bob

    Surface Repair

    Boom Up Bob, Oct 14, 2024
    Replies:
    4
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    302
    Tops
    Oct 14, 2024
  9. Darkzillicon

    The 18 Foot SeaSled

    Darkzillicon, Jan 23, 2023 ... 9 10 11
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    154
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    18,863
    gonzo
    Oct 14, 2024
  10. George Smith

    How to check if Hatteras Extension was done right?

    George Smith, Oct 8, 2024
    Replies:
    7
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    469
    sdowney717
    Oct 12, 2024
  11. crossram

    Metric to Imperial conversion help

    crossram, May 13, 2013 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    49
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    6,724
    Adamz
    Oct 5, 2024
  12. Seasideinvermont

    Standing cabin build on 19’ aluminum runabout

    Seasideinvermont, Aug 22, 2024 ... 2
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    23
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    1,178
    Seasideinvermont
    Sep 24, 2024
  13. fallguy

    Starboard for motor shim

    fallguy, Sep 18, 2024
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    3
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    361
    wet feet
    Sep 19, 2024
  14. Tops

    Thin Gelcoated Panels, how to Improve?

    Tops, Sep 7, 2024
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    13
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    706
    gonzo
    Sep 12, 2024
  15. JP in FL

    Garvey dory build

    JP in FL, Nov 10, 2022 ... 2 3 4
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    48
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    11,333
    Chuck and Kathy Manz
    Sep 10, 2024
  16. Alex Martin

    Boat Builders South East Asia (Help)

    Alex Martin, Aug 21, 2024
    Replies:
    1
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    496
    Alex Martin
    Aug 28, 2024
  17. RMA

    Foam sandwich dinghy, laminate schedule?

    RMA, Feb 16, 2020 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    40
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    9,866
    Sea Monkey
    Aug 24, 2024
  18. abosely

    Fiberglass cloth have shelf life?

    abosely, Jun 23, 2023
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    11
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    3,012
    Sea Monkey
    Aug 24, 2024
  19. Oscar1

    Converting a Rowboat to a sailing dinghy

    Oscar1, Aug 21, 2024
    Replies:
    12
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    656
    seasquirt
    Aug 23, 2024
  20. Jason Rodgers

    Painting woes - sanding my life away

    Jason Rodgers, Jun 23, 2024
    Replies:
    8
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    787
    Jason Rodgers
    Aug 20, 2024
  21. Jason Grubb

    Can I replace hollow stringers w/ plywood?

    Jason Grubb, Aug 14, 2024
    Replies:
    5
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    593
    DogCavalry
    Aug 19, 2024
  22. Rranger

    Bellboy floor, transom rebuild.

    Rranger, Dec 13, 2023
    Replies:
    10
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    1,658
    Chris Finet
    Aug 14, 2024
  23. Vanbokklen

    heating fiberglass molds

    Vanbokklen, Jul 8, 2004
    Replies:
    11
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    9,898
    RJosephs
    Aug 13, 2024
  24. BobinUP

    Transom Design

    BobinUP, Jul 25, 2024 ... 2
    Replies:
    27
    Views:
    1,221
    fallguy
    Aug 10, 2024
  25. fpjeepy05

    Making a Hull Narrower

    fpjeepy05, Jul 22, 2024 ... 2
    Replies:
    26
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    1,265
    TANSL
    Jul 29, 2024
  26. Ash Spark

    G'day fellow cat people, just thought this might help someone... I just bought a 30' open bridgedeck

    Ash Spark, Jul 22, 2024
    Replies:
    4
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    568
    Ash Spark
    Jul 29, 2024
  27. RotorWashout

    Small Craft of Canada Ltd. Fireball

    RotorWashout, Mar 19, 2017
    Replies:
    6
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    2,769
    BlueBell
    Jul 27, 2024
  28. Jetboy

    Fillet putty increasing viscosity after applying.

    Jetboy, Aug 1, 2012 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    43
    Views:
    8,517
    midnitmike
    Jul 8, 2024
  29. daven911

    Make windshield removable for 24’ Express

    daven911, Jun 28, 2024 ... 2
    Replies:
    15
    Views:
    798
    daven911
    Jul 6, 2024
  30. Glenn Shelburne

    Question on adding buoyancy to a Tracker Party Express pontoon

    Glenn Shelburne, Jul 4, 2024
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    402
    BlueBell
    Jul 4, 2024
  31. aaronhl

    Need ideas for lamination panel

    aaronhl, Apr 19, 2024 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    30
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    2,425
    comfisherman
    Jun 29, 2024
  32. PNW

    Transom Reinforcement

    PNW, Jun 25, 2024
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    623
    fallguy
    Jun 27, 2024
  33. Mait

    Extending fiberclass cabin aft

    Mait, Oct 12, 2022 ... 2
    Replies:
    26
    Views:
    3,283
    wet feet
    Jun 19, 2024
  34. fallguy

    G10 Impact Resistance

    fallguy, Jun 11, 2024
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    0
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    397
    fallguy
    Jun 11, 2024
  35. wendelin

    William Menger of Menger catboat fame - I have his mould for his Whitehall 17 row boat - Free

    wendelin, Jun 10, 2024
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    0
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    448
    wendelin
    Jun 10, 2024
  36. Two beers

    Brush gelcoat?

    Two beers, May 29, 2024
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    897
    comfisherman
    May 30, 2024
  37. CaptTator

    Carolina skiff- j16- new floor and need help with leveling/fairing

    CaptTator, May 18, 2024 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    33
    Views:
    2,703
    CaptTator
    May 28, 2024
  38. Simonas

    Starting rowing boat building business

    Simonas, May 1, 2024 ... 2
    Replies:
    15
    Views:
    1,244
    Saitama
    May 21, 2024
  39. Tim McCraney

    Gel Coat Finish

    Tim McCraney, May 13, 2024
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    906
    Blueknarr
    May 15, 2024
  40. Space

    How to make a hull in epoxy and fiberglass only from a mold — no vacuum

    Space, Mar 28, 2024 ... 7 8 9
    Replies:
    129
    Views:
    6,779
    Space
    Apr 30, 2024
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