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:
    4,331
    Messages:
    54,808
    Latest: Sea Sled madness. It’s in my brain. DogCavalry, Jul 12, 2025 at 1:20 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:
    1,110
    Messages:
    15,063
    Latest: Propeller Nut with Anode? sdowney717, May 9, 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:
    2,350
    Messages:
    29,231
    Latest: Convert Clinker Hull to Carvel gunter, Jul 13, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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  4. Electrical Systems

    A forum to discuss marine electrical systems design, electrical components, sources, and techniques.
    Discussions:
    344
    Messages:
    3,289
    Latest: AC DC grounding fallguy, Jun 22, 2025
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  1. Manie B
    Sticky

    Boat Building Projects Underway

    Manie B, Sep 29, 2009 ... 15 16 17
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    308,529
    Don McDermott
    Feb 23, 2025
  2. Headfirst

    Balanced Lug Sail Shape?

    Headfirst, Jul 9, 2025 at 3:31 AM
    Replies:
    6
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    263
    seasquirt
    Jul 11, 2025 at 9:28 PM
  3. Jatgm1

    Help building scamp?

    Jatgm1, Jun 30, 2025
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    270
    Heimfried
    Jul 7, 2025
  4. John Sakovits

    Yellowing mold release

    John Sakovits, Jun 29, 2025
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    201
    John Sakovits
    Jun 30, 2025
  5. DogCavalry

    Interesting things seen in a boatyard

    DogCavalry, Jun 6, 2021 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    45
    Views:
    8,115
    DogCavalry
    Jun 27, 2025
  6. laukejas

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

    laukejas, Dec 6, 2024 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    50
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    4,291
    Milehog
    Jun 26, 2025
  7. b0atymcb0atface

    Houseboat Raft Materials

    b0atymcb0atface, Jun 13, 2025
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    515
    gonzo
    Jun 15, 2025
  8. cmetzbower

    Building a new daggerboard

    cmetzbower, May 22, 2025 ... 2
    Replies:
    21
    Views:
    1,108
    cmetzbower
    Jun 10, 2025
  9. Vinicius Miguel

    My custom design 62FT DS homeboat

    Vinicius Miguel, May 31, 2025 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    33
    Views:
    1,513
    fallguy
    Jun 4, 2025
  10. SeaSkwerl

    Hull balsa core replacement advice

    SeaSkwerl, May 26, 2025 ... 2
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    1,053
    skaraborgcraft
    May 31, 2025
  11. foivos

    Transom rebuild question - Avon searider SR5.4

    foivos, May 2, 2024 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    31
    Views:
    5,422
    foivos
    May 26, 2025
  12. groper

    60ft eX race yacht to cruiser conversion.

    groper, Sep 10, 2023 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    42
    Views:
    8,581
    groper
    May 8, 2025
  13. laukejas

    Compound plywood bend in stitch&glue construction?

    laukejas, Apr 8, 2025 ... 4 5 6
    Replies:
    86
    Views:
    5,973
    laukejas
    Apr 15, 2025
  14. Jacob Rogers

    Gel coat questions

    Jacob Rogers, Apr 6, 2025
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    831
    Jacob Rogers
    Apr 10, 2025
  15. serdarbas

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

    serdarbas, Mar 5, 2025 ... 2
    Replies:
    26
    Views:
    1,737
    montero
    Mar 9, 2025
  16. laukejas

    Epoxy (floor) paint for a boat?

    laukejas, Mar 2, 2025 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    35
    Views:
    2,412
    montero
    Mar 6, 2025
  17. PatrickARiva

    Sail Making - PolySail

    PatrickARiva, Feb 18, 2025
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    1,139
    Tops
    Feb 20, 2025
  18. EdHinchey

    Plans for Spira 19 foot Garvey Galveston

    EdHinchey, Feb 4, 2025
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    838
    Dave G 9N
    Feb 18, 2025
  19. mariobrothers88

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

    mariobrothers88, May 24, 2021 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    61
    Views:
    11,676
    groper
    Feb 18, 2025
  20. Amateur seeking help

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

    Amateur seeking help, Feb 16, 2025
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    820
    fallguy
    Feb 18, 2025
  21. Darkzillicon

    Forward Berth Closet Locker Refit

    Darkzillicon, Jan 17, 2025
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    1,011
    Darkzillicon
    Feb 13, 2025
  22. BlueDogOz

    Interior Plywood surface repair Qs

    BlueDogOz, Jan 29, 2025
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    735
    Will Gilmore
    Feb 1, 2025
  23. boony

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

    boony, Aug 23, 2024
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    1,261
    boony
    Jan 26, 2025
  24. Freighter

    Two sheet gorewood canoe build? Youtube

    Freighter, Jul 12, 2024
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    2,307
    JamieChu
    Jan 22, 2025
  25. Rungholt

    Painting over single part epoxy.

    Rungholt, Jan 3, 2025
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    933
    gonzo
    Jan 6, 2025
  26. sandog

    Swim Platform Design ideas/help for steel hull truller

    sandog, Jan 30, 2021
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    3,385
    Nick Wootton
    Jan 4, 2025
  27. Hubzol

    Cracking problem

    Hubzol, Nov 13, 2024
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    1,289
    Hubzol
    Dec 27, 2024
  28. laukejas

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

    laukejas, Dec 7, 2024
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    1,145
    laukejas
    Dec 9, 2024
  29. Archive

    Whisstock Naja 30

    Archive, Jun 12, 2001
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    11,512
    Fleetwood
    Nov 25, 2024
  30. Swilsson

    Superyacht project management course

    Swilsson, Nov 1, 2024
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    1,102
    Swilsson
    Nov 1, 2024
  31. Dillusion

    19 Glasply I/O to Outboard

    Dillusion, Mar 18, 2024 ... 2
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    3,875
    Dillusion
    Oct 15, 2024
  32. jmwoodring

    Chugs and other scrap built boats

    jmwoodring, Oct 2, 2024 ... 2
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    2,325
    fallguy
    Oct 11, 2024
  33. sun

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

    sun, Oct 6, 2024
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    870
    comfisherman
    Oct 6, 2024
  34. blared

    Consepto - Express by Blared

    blared, Sep 22, 2024
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    994
    blared
    Sep 22, 2024
  35. rolphill

    Small Steam Boat

    rolphill, Aug 30, 2024 ... 2
    Replies:
    25
    Views:
    2,886
    gonzo
    Sep 19, 2024
  36. Spear95

    DIY sailboat that can be carried on car roof

    Spear95, Aug 8, 2024
    Replies:
    14
    Views:
    2,809
    Spear95
    Sep 3, 2024
  37. starcmr

    Best Materials for Building a Durable and Lightweight Ship?

    starcmr, Aug 31, 2024
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    1,255
    bajansailor
    Sep 1, 2024
  38. terra

    27' Riva Aquarama Clone

    terra, Jul 14, 2021 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    38
    Views:
    9,881
    jsts
    Aug 31, 2024
  39. BravoPB

    Stretched a 23 SC to a 28 Integrated Transom

    BravoPB, Aug 11, 2024
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    1,103
    BravoPB
    Aug 11, 2024
  40. Maxxi

    18ft Console Boat Restoration and Modification

    Maxxi, Apr 7, 2022 ... 2
    Replies:
    15
    Views:
    3,702
    Maxxi
    Jul 26, 2024
  41. socalspearit

    Awlgrip 2 part LPU over UNCURED Interlux Perfection 2 part

    socalspearit, Jun 25, 2024
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    1,399
    fallguy
    Jul 2, 2024
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