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:
    4,273
    Messages:
    53,666
    Latest: How to make a hull in epoxy and fiberglass only from a mold — no vacuum ondarvr, Apr 14, 2024 at 10:22 AM
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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:
    1,099
    Messages:
    14,900
    Latest: Lifting and Rotating Ship Blocks/Mega Blocks Naval7300, Mar 20, 2024
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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:
    2,320
    Messages:
    28,634
    Latest: Jeff Spira boat plans MaxMon1999, Apr 18, 2024 at 8:18 AM
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  4. Electrical Systems

    A forum to discuss marine electrical systems design, electrical components, sources, and techniques.
    Discussions:
    342
    Messages:
    3,217
    Latest: Buehler simplified boat wiring scheme Rumars, Apr 3, 2024
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  1. cluttonfred

    Boat hatch latch that operates from both sides?

    cluttonfred, Apr 1, 2021
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    8
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    2,259
    Rumars
    Apr 2, 2021
  2. Gregb

    Replacing wooden deck on pontoon boat

    Gregb, Mar 22, 2021
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    3
    Views:
    1,856
    gonzo
    Mar 23, 2021
  3. John Sakovits

    Interior teak oil

    John Sakovits, Feb 14, 2021
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    1,672
    oliver305
    Mar 11, 2021
  4. Joseph Banta

    Cook Inlet Boats New Build

    Joseph Banta, Mar 7, 2021
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    1,422
    kapnD
    Mar 8, 2021
  5. mariobrothers88

    Mistakes made in building boats

    mariobrothers88, Dec 3, 2020 ... 2
    Replies:
    22
    Views:
    4,278
    Blueknarr
    Feb 23, 2021
  6. John D

    Peeling topside enamel paint

    John D, Feb 21, 2021
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    1,577
    Blueknarr
    Feb 21, 2021
  7. John Sakovits

    Marine hardware suppliers

    John Sakovits, Feb 15, 2021
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    974
    fallguy
    Feb 16, 2021
  8. zstine

    Vacuum Bagging On Plywood and Balsa Permeation?

    zstine, Jan 29, 2021 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    69
    Views:
    7,346
    fallguy
    Feb 9, 2021
  9. Tomas Veiga

    Mechanical design of Swimming Platform

    Tomas Veiga, Feb 8, 2021
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    1,505
    kapnD
    Feb 9, 2021
  10. James04

    MC for Stringers?

    James04, Feb 5, 2021 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    33
    Views:
    3,728
    James04
    Feb 9, 2021
  11. sandog

    Swim Platform Design ideas/help for steel hull truller

    sandog, Jan 30, 2021
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    2,084
    sandog
    Feb 5, 2021
  12. jdory

    30' cruising catamaran repair log

    jdory, Aug 7, 2015 ... 5 6 7
    Replies:
    104
    Views:
    20,692
    jdory
    Feb 2, 2021
  13. mariobrothers88

    Applying epoxy to oil stained wood

    mariobrothers88, Jan 31, 2021
    Replies:
    13
    Views:
    2,403
    Rumars
    Jan 31, 2021
  14. WoodSango

    Just got my study plans! Woods Sango

    WoodSango, May 14, 2020 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    47
    Views:
    8,657
    Pericles
    Jan 26, 2021
  15. Pericles

    Louis Sauzedde builds his Lumber Yard Skiff

    Pericles, Apr 25, 2017
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    3,778
    Pericles
    Jan 25, 2021
  16. Lake fisher

    Simple? or?

    Lake fisher, Oct 1, 2020 ... 2
    Replies:
    18
    Views:
    4,407
    Lake fisher
    Jan 17, 2021
  17. rocco611

    Makita resaw Band Saw question

    rocco611, Dec 31, 2020
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    2,760
    fallguy
    Jan 1, 2021
  18. Jnye

    Cockpit Re-design

    Jnye, Dec 12, 2020
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    1,595
    Jnye
    Dec 20, 2020
  19. johnnythefish

    Hull Extension on 19 foot Stitch and Glue Center Console

    johnnythefish, Jan 20, 2019
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    4,624
    johnnythefish
    Dec 14, 2020
  20. mariobrothers88

    Should I coat bulkheads with epoxy?

    mariobrothers88, Dec 12, 2020
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    2,345
    missinginaction
    Dec 13, 2020
  21. mariobrothers88

    Tips on building the strongback

    mariobrothers88, Dec 3, 2020
    Replies:
    14
    Views:
    3,269
    fallguy
    Dec 12, 2020
  22. mariobrothers88

    Bubbles- Can they cause structural issues or just a cosmetic problem?

    mariobrothers88, Dec 11, 2020
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    1,224
    fallguy
    Dec 11, 2020
  23. mariobrothers88

    How much pressure to use when clamping wood together with epoxy/silica glue?

    mariobrothers88, Dec 10, 2020
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    2,155
    fallguy
    Dec 11, 2020
  24. Conor64

    Stitch and Glue Limitations

    Conor64, Dec 7, 2020
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    3,139
    cracked_ribs
    Dec 7, 2020
  25. Sean M

    USCG requiring steel hull replacement- how about repair?

    Sean M, Nov 23, 2020 ... 2
    Replies:
    15
    Views:
    3,633
    TowerTopper
    Dec 5, 2020
  26. laukejas

    Hull fairing questions

    laukejas, Nov 2, 2020 ... 5 6 7
    Replies:
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    Views:
    13,850
    fallguy
    Dec 5, 2020
  27. shaurysaw85

    Do you buy dried wood? Or cut it green and wait to season?

    shaurysaw85, Nov 28, 2020
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    2,261
    Tiny Turnip
    Dec 3, 2020
  28. Becky fox

    Deck Striping

    Becky fox, Nov 25, 2020
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    1,194
    Blueknarr
    Nov 27, 2020
  29. BobBill

    Still at it... (with questions on shaping and gluing blue/pink foam)

    BobBill, Oct 30, 2020
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    2,057
    BobBill
    Nov 22, 2020
  30. isslam akkilah

    fiber vs wood vs aluminum, which one it better and what is the best school in Canada

    isslam akkilah, Nov 21, 2020
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    1,531
    Ike
    Nov 21, 2020
  31. mariobrothers88

    Preparing Site for 34' Woods Catamaran

    mariobrothers88, Nov 19, 2020
    Replies:
    13
    Views:
    1,436
    mariobrothers88
    Nov 21, 2020
  32. Leonwaves

    Mexican shipyards

    Leonwaves, Jul 27, 2020 ... 4 5 6
    Replies:
    78
    Views:
    8,795
    marcoh
    Nov 7, 2020
  33. mariobrothers88

    Jigsaw not cutting straight

    mariobrothers88, Oct 29, 2020 ... 2
    Replies:
    16
    Views:
    4,229
    hoytedow
    Nov 3, 2020
  34. mariobrothers88

    Okoumi Plywood- slight bend an issue?

    mariobrothers88, Oct 31, 2020
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    1,457
    mariobrothers88
    Nov 3, 2020
  35. John Duncan Matheson

    Project Sister 'Skiff

    John Duncan Matheson, Aug 25, 2020
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    2,256
    bajansailor
    Nov 2, 2020
  36. laukejas

    Shaping a dynamic chord length daggerboard/rudder blades

    laukejas, Nov 1, 2020
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    2,429
    laukejas
    Nov 2, 2020
  37. Bigfork

    Hobie 18 Tri

    Bigfork, Apr 1, 2020 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    38
    Views:
    6,966
    Bigfork
    Oct 15, 2020
  38. brendan gardam

    Varnishing

    brendan gardam, Oct 11, 2020 ... 2
    Replies:
    22
    Views:
    2,606
    Will Gilmore
    Oct 12, 2020
  39. Duco84

    Old wooden boat

    Duco84, Oct 6, 2020 ... 2
    Replies:
    22
    Views:
    3,129
    Rumars
    Oct 11, 2020
  40. Brendan Weselake

    Opinions/thoughts on pontoon “kit” requested.

    Brendan Weselake, Sep 28, 2020
    Replies:
    14
    Views:
    1,350
    Brendan Weselake
    Oct 4, 2020
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