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  1. Clam Island Shipwrights

    Canvas and tar boatbuilding

    Clam Island Shipwrights, Oct 1, 2024 ... 2
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    702
    Clam Island Shipwrights
    Dec 8, 2024 at 1:11 PM
  2. Asa Hammond

    Steel Hull - What 2 part epoxy primer in US?

    Asa Hammond, Jun 1, 2023 ... 2
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    3,853
    starcmr
    Dec 8, 2024 at 1:47 AM
  3. Eli

    E-Glass vs S-Glass + Epoxy Specifications

    Eli, Oct 1, 2024
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    419
    wet feet
    Dec 7, 2024 at 6:05 AM
  4. 30 foot gig

    Graphics embedded within gelcoat

    30 foot gig, Dec 6, 2024 at 12:10 PM
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    86
    Blueknarr
    Dec 6, 2024 at 12:45 PM
  5. kapnD

    Catalyst question

    kapnD, Oct 28, 2024
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    487
    KD8NPB
    Dec 5, 2024 at 5:42 PM
  6. Captain Chaos

    Ceramic coatings

    Captain Chaos, Nov 24, 2024 ... 2
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    496
    gonzo
    Nov 29, 2024
  7. the brain

    preserving leftover 3m 5200 adhesive

    the brain, Oct 23, 2024
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    8
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    474
    Milehog
    Nov 8, 2024
  8. Daltoys

    Molding a stitch and glue built boat

    Daltoys, Oct 21, 2024 ... 2
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    712
    TANSL
    Oct 23, 2024
  9. Iridian

    Repeat High Temperature Thermal Cycling

    Iridian, Oct 11, 2024
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    584
    gonzo
    Oct 13, 2024
  10. Brad Turner

    Air Dry for gelcoat/ color

    Brad Turner, Oct 5, 2024
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    0
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    323
    Brad Turner
    Oct 5, 2024
  11. dustman

    Amazon epoxy vs brand name epoxy?

    dustman, Sep 23, 2024
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    14
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    701
    gonzo
    Oct 1, 2024
  12. tontoOx

    Silicon Bronze Screws/Bolts with Stainless Steel Fittings?

    tontoOx, Mar 28, 2021
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    6,220
    rangebowdrie
    Sep 30, 2024
  13. John Lane

    Questions for beginner

    John Lane, Sep 22, 2024 ... 2
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    23
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    776
    John Lane
    Sep 24, 2024
  14. Mike Goodger

    A budget finish for a plywood, ultralight, knockabout, indoor-stored canoe

    Mike Goodger, Sep 16, 2024
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    749
    jehardiman
    Sep 19, 2024
  15. Chasfshnfool

    coring review

    Chasfshnfool, Mar 21, 2023 ... 2
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    20
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    3,241
    Henga
    Aug 28, 2024
  16. Tops

    Painting Inside of Refiitted Boat w/ Multiple Substrates

    Tops, Aug 17, 2024
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    6
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    517
    Tops
    Aug 19, 2024
  17. RSD

    Buoyancy foam - what are the options?

    RSD, Jan 3, 2023 ... 2
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    27
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    17,088
    rwatson
    Jul 27, 2024
  18. hansp77

    Is a stainless steel boat possible?

    hansp77, May 2, 2006 ... 5 6 7
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    Boatingdream
    Jul 26, 2024
  19. starcmr

    Seeking Advice on Deck Building

    starcmr, Feb 21, 2024
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    6
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    953
    BlueBell
    Jul 24, 2024
  20. DogCavalry

    Concrete Dock Float

    DogCavalry, Jul 8, 2024
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    8
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    619
    seasquirt
    Jul 10, 2024
  21. Paler

    Duratec line vs Automotive primers and topcoats

    Paler, Jul 5, 2024
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    13
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    774
    ondarvr
    Jul 10, 2024
  22. Tom D.

    Hull material options for "landing craft" work boat?

    Tom D., Jun 22, 2024
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    976
    DogCavalry
    Jul 6, 2024
  23. MrSteveWayne

    Applying Clear finish to boat

    MrSteveWayne, Jun 27, 2024
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    1
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    476
    ondarvr
    Jun 28, 2024
  24. naserrishehri

    Material of mould for FRP boat

    naserrishehri, Jun 25, 2024 ... 2
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    905
    naserrishehri
    Jun 26, 2024
  25. Eli

    Glassing directly on interior PU/Polystyrene insulation instead of covering with inner skin?

    Eli, Jun 19, 2024
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    652
    Rumars
    Jun 24, 2024
  26. laukejas

    Clean and convenient epoxy dispensing solutions for tiny batches?

    laukejas, May 6, 2024 ... 2
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    2,056
    fallguy
    Jun 23, 2024
  27. Dakotaly

    Compartment Seam Sealant

    Dakotaly, Jun 19, 2024
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    480
    comfisherman
    Jun 19, 2024
  28. bcripps

    Stiffen Dinghy Floor

    bcripps, Jun 8, 2024 ... 2
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    1,149
    bcripps
    Jun 15, 2024
  29. dustman

    High density foam for battens on soft wing sail?

    dustman, May 29, 2024 ... 2
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    1,302
    fallguy
    Jun 6, 2024
  30. Bob Rosa

    Cooling Water Fitting Sealant?

    Bob Rosa, May 23, 2024 ... 2
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    1,170
    Bob Rosa
    Jun 4, 2024
  31. Bullshipper

    Permanent Structural adhesives

    Bullshipper, Apr 20, 2024
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    1,152
    Bullshipper
    May 16, 2024
  32. Bullshipper

    Defective gel coat is yellowing, repeatedly

    Bullshipper, May 13, 2024
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    1,006
    wet feet
    May 14, 2024
  33. mitchgrunes

    Recycling of materials from composite boats?

    mitchgrunes, Jan 19, 2024 ... 2
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    3,158
    Howlandwoodworks
    Apr 28, 2024
  34. Bullshipper

    Using bondo to modify female mold chine angle?

    Bullshipper, Apr 20, 2024
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    7
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    738
    ondarvr
    Apr 22, 2024
  35. MST3000

    AHEW West or Seahawk

    MST3000, Apr 16, 2024
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    751
    MST3000
    Apr 17, 2024
  36. jmwoodring

    Steel corrosion and stray currents

    jmwoodring, Apr 12, 2024 ... 2
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    17
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    1,777
    fallguy
    Apr 17, 2024
  37. Mcdo2137

    7587 cloth mock Leno weave

    Mcdo2137, Apr 14, 2024
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    4
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    530
    fallguy
    Apr 15, 2024
  38. Pam Hoppenbouwers

    Aluminium mast: crack or scratch?

    Pam Hoppenbouwers, Mar 16, 2024
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    10
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    1,102
    Pam Hoppenbouwers
    Apr 13, 2024
  39. rob2112

    Using oak for boat decking

    rob2112, Mar 30, 2024
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    13
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    1,167
    jmwoodring
    Apr 3, 2024
  40. Squidly-Diddly

    looking for perfect all around DIY foam to coat metal (and other surfaces).

    Squidly-Diddly, Mar 28, 2024
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    523
    Squidly-Diddly
    Mar 28, 2024
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