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:
    4,262
    Messages:
    53,442
    Latest: Who build it???? bajansailor, Dec 7, 2023 at 8:50 PM
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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:
    1,097
    Messages:
    14,874
    Latest: I Need Some Advice on How to Build a Pontoon AdventuresTech, Oct 1, 2023
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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:
    2,316
    Messages:
    28,572
    Latest: Jeff Spira boat plans Walt Hansen, Oct 18, 2023
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  4. Electrical Systems

    A forum to discuss marine electrical systems design, electrical components, sources, and techniques.
    Discussions:
    341
    Messages:
    3,209
    Latest: Need help wiring twin helm boat Barry, Aug 23, 2023
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  1. Manie B
    Sticky

    Boat Building Projects Underway

    Manie B, Sep 29, 2009 ... 14 15 16
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    sharpiedory
    Oct 31, 2023
  2. voodoochile

    Katie-J´s refit

    voodoochile, Jan 14, 2023 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    40
    Views:
    2,299
    Will Gilmore
    Dec 6, 2023 at 7:56 PM
  3. JSPR

    Sloop production

    JSPR, Jul 4, 2009
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    5,785
    Jan Richter
    Dec 5, 2023 at 1:37 PM
  4. TSD Joshua

    Help - Rules and regulations for boat-building in Maldives

    TSD Joshua, Nov 24, 2023
    Replies:
    7
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    1,135
    TSD Joshua
    Dec 1, 2023
  5. tsigmon

    Spira’s Hudson Skiff

    tsigmon, Nov 24, 2023
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    0
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    446
    tsigmon
    Nov 24, 2023
  6. Yevhen

    Molds for production

    Yevhen, Nov 23, 2023
    Replies:
    0
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    488
    Yevhen
    Nov 23, 2023
  7. Thule

    Looking for guidance - want to build a dinghy

    Thule, Apr 4, 2023 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    30
    Views:
    2,985
    missinginaction
    Nov 18, 2023
  8. jpazzz

    ferro cement methods at samson marine

    jpazzz, Nov 4, 2023
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    795
    jpazzz
    Nov 9, 2023
  9. KnotShore

    Protecting and Repairing a 56 year old Hartley Cruiser

    KnotShore, Oct 22, 2023 ... 2
    Replies:
    26
    Views:
    1,336
    KnotShore
    Nov 4, 2023
  10. kenfyoozed

    Macgregor 26D deck repair, what fiberglass to use?

    kenfyoozed, Oct 28, 2023
    Replies:
    13
    Views:
    582
    fallguy
    Oct 30, 2023
  11. groper

    60ft eX race yacht to cruiser conversion.

    groper, Sep 10, 2023 ... 2
    Replies:
    20
    Views:
    2,308
    bajansailor
    Oct 6, 2023
  12. Dre

    No Stringers in boat

    Dre, Sep 14, 2023
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    1,184
    Dre
    Sep 22, 2023
  13. MarkOHara

    The "Starved Cow" effect, how do you prevent it?

    MarkOHara, Aug 23, 2023
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    1,007
    waikikin
    Aug 27, 2023
  14. Jase5986

    Question about Pontoons

    Jase5986, Aug 6, 2023
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    799
    BlueBell
    Aug 10, 2023
  15. Dubbies

    New boater! New boat! Need help!

    Dubbies, Jul 29, 2023 ... 2
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    1,111
    BlueBell
    Jul 31, 2023
  16. Clyde

    Dry sand small areas question

    Clyde, Jul 27, 2023
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    656
    fallguy
    Jul 28, 2023
  17. DogCavalry

    Interesting things seen in a boatyard

    DogCavalry, Jun 6, 2021 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    44
    Views:
    5,490
    DogCavalry
    Jul 17, 2023
  18. wrench

    What is this and should I make something out of it?

    wrench, Jul 12, 2023
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    9
    Views:
    1,073
    wrench
    Jul 16, 2023
  19. Hojo

    Redoing a 79 mako, epoxy or ester

    Hojo, Jul 16, 2022 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    56
    Views:
    4,796
    Hojo
    Jul 8, 2023
  20. crankit

    Raising Cabin Height on this Bertram

    crankit, Jun 30, 2023
    Replies:
    8
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    978
    kapnD
    Jul 1, 2023
  21. Jakob

    Replacing Floating Home Hulls without removing from water

    Jakob, Apr 8, 2023 ... 2
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    1,895
    gonzo
    Jun 27, 2023
  22. Pnyboyk17

    Stringer layout plan

    Pnyboyk17, Jun 25, 2023
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    603
    Pnyboyk17
    Jun 25, 2023
  23. Briank2

    Adding spray rails

    Briank2, Jun 20, 2023
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    810
    fallguy
    Jun 21, 2023
  24. deagle25

    Should I stick with plywood or go for foam core?

    deagle25, Sep 22, 2013 ... 2
    Replies:
    21
    Views:
    39,492
    FixItWise
    Jun 19, 2023
  25. BoggerGirl

    Seeking Spira International plans

    BoggerGirl, Mar 5, 2023
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    1,529
    Buzadero
    Jun 12, 2023
  26. Asa Hammond

    Splice Aluminum Mast, keel stepped

    Asa Hammond, Jun 4, 2023
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    1,187
    kapnD
    Jun 4, 2023
  27. Grant Holdsworth

    Making a console

    Grant Holdsworth, Apr 28, 2023
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    1,002
    voodoochile
    May 28, 2023
  28. Dakotaly

    How determine the exact measurements of a curve?

    Dakotaly, May 22, 2023
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    918
    Barry
    May 24, 2023
  29. concrete_floats

    Ferrocement hull repair

    concrete_floats, May 16, 2023
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    955
    kapnD
    May 20, 2023
  30. Skip Johnson

    Peel ply

    Skip Johnson, Apr 23, 2023
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    582
    jehardiman
    Apr 23, 2023
  31. Manie B

    Manie's TEN

    Manie B, Sep 15, 2014 ... 23 24 25
    Replies:
    365
    Views:
    99,580
    BlueBell
    Mar 21, 2023
  32. pavel915

    Tin Canoe

    pavel915, Mar 20, 2023
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    916
    pavel915
    Mar 20, 2023
  33. Robero

    Smooth finish on fiberglass - Projectboat

    Robero, Mar 13, 2023
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    848
    fallguy
    Mar 13, 2023
  34. zstine

    Build Upside-Down or Right-Side Up?

    zstine, Feb 21, 2023
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    1,183
    voodoochile
    Feb 22, 2023
  35. John Theunissen

    Building RYD-16.9 Rocky - Hull 21

    John Theunissen, Aug 5, 2017 ... 6 7 8
    Replies:
    119
    Views:
    20,037
    John Theunissen
    Jan 30, 2023
  36. mariobrothers88

    Registering your boat

    mariobrothers88, Oct 3, 2022
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    1,315
    pironiero
    Jan 29, 2023
  37. Elefterios

    How possible is it to build a stainless steel sailing boat?

    Elefterios, Dec 8, 2022 ... 2
    Replies:
    16
    Views:
    2,255
    voodoochile
    Jan 26, 2023
  38. seasquirt

    Piggyback a complete boat in a second hull ?

    seasquirt, Apr 5, 2022
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    1,224
    LP
    Jan 25, 2023
  39. zvi

    correct birdsmouth mast diameter

    zvi, Sep 14, 2022 ... 2
    Replies:
    16
    Views:
    1,911
    voodoochile
    Jan 25, 2023
  40. Brian242

    Expandable Boat Mold Design

    Brian242, Oct 5, 2022
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    1,529
    mudsailor
    Jan 22, 2023
  41. NC.Traveler

    2002 Bass Tracker PT 165 Complete Overhaul looking for advice

    NC.Traveler, Jan 17, 2023
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    631
    NC.Traveler
    Jan 17, 2023
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