Boatbuilding

Discuss boatbuilding projects, methods, plans & kits, ask questions, and share your experiences.

  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:
    4,274
    Messages:
    53,686
    Latest: How to make a hull in epoxy and fiberglass only from a mold — no vacuum ondarvr, Apr 26, 2024 at 7:39 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
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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. Manie B
    Sticky

    Boat Building Projects Underway

    Manie B, Sep 29, 2009 ... 14 15 16
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    sharpiedory
    Oct 31, 2023
  2. Steve13

    Filling in transom holes from sterndrives.

    Steve13, Apr 18, 2024
    Replies:
    7
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    296
    fallguy
    Apr 21, 2024 at 7:45 AM
  3. voodoochile

    Katie-J´s refit

    voodoochile, Jan 14, 2023 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    53
    Views:
    4,459
    voodoochile
    Apr 15, 2024
  4. Dillusion

    19 Glasply I/O to Outboard

    Dillusion, Mar 18, 2024
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    13
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    525
    Dillusion
    Apr 8, 2024
  5. iago0504

    Boat CockPit Ergonomic

    iago0504, Mar 26, 2024
    Replies:
    7
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    461
    BlueBell
    Mar 29, 2024
  6. Ronnie1986

    Installing a access panel in to a fiberglass boat

    Ronnie1986, Mar 19, 2024
    Replies:
    8
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    422
    Ronnie1986
    Mar 27, 2024
  7. Aziz THRAYA

    Looking for a partner in Tunisia

    Aziz THRAYA, Mar 22, 2024
    Replies:
    0
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    234
    Aziz THRAYA
    Mar 22, 2024
  8. groper

    60ft eX race yacht to cruiser conversion.

    groper, Sep 10, 2023 ... 2
    Replies:
    23
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    3,250
    groper
    Mar 13, 2024
  9. mariobrothers88

    Registering your boat

    mariobrothers88, Oct 3, 2022
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    1,823
    darrylrose
    Mar 6, 2024
  10. SecondChance248

    RIP Mr. Paul [PAR] Riccelli

    SecondChance248, May 31, 2018 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    72
    Views:
    15,602
    Ike
    Feb 26, 2024
  11. mariobrothers88

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

    mariobrothers88, May 24, 2021 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    36
    Views:
    5,083
    groper
    Feb 25, 2024
  12. Steve Quate

    Need educated, on DIY poly resin fairing putty

    Steve Quate, Feb 3, 2024
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    971
    Steve Quate
    Feb 9, 2024
  13. wayne nicol

    carbon mast manufacturer

    wayne nicol, Feb 6, 2024
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    514
    fastwave
    Feb 7, 2024
  14. John McCrary

    Rough rule of thumb for max lengthening of an aluminum hull?

    John McCrary, Jan 17, 2024 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    30
    Views:
    1,613
    gonzo
    Jan 21, 2024
  15. Brian Carig

    ISO 'Wide Beam Canal' Boat Builders in US.

    Brian Carig, Apr 16, 2021 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    46
    Views:
    6,435
    Hawk73ku
    Jan 16, 2024
  16. Freddy Tilder

    Beginners Noob questions materials etc

    Freddy Tilder, Jan 10, 2024 ... 2
    Replies:
    19
    Views:
    1,346
    gonzo
    Jan 16, 2024
  17. Ahmed22

    Establishing a boat factory in GCC

    Ahmed22, Jan 10, 2024
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    1,068
    Ahmed22
    Jan 14, 2024
  18. Sylvain Savoie

    A new design for a small boat that can be trailer good for the weekend camping

    Sylvain Savoie, Jan 4, 2024
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    1,151
    rwatson
    Jan 11, 2024
  19. Wckoek

    Hull turning - engine & gantry crane

    Wckoek, Apr 3, 2018
    Replies:
    13
    Views:
    4,676
    Sea Monkey
    Jan 7, 2024
  20. James Wellington

    Still using balsa wood?

    James Wellington, Dec 28, 2023
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    918
    comfisherman
    Dec 30, 2023
  21. Mackrelman

    Bolger "Tern"

    Mackrelman, Dec 11, 2023
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    0
    Views:
    781
    Mackrelman
    Dec 11, 2023
  22. Elefterios

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

    Elefterios, Dec 8, 2022 ... 2
    Replies:
    19
    Views:
    3,434
    Janker43
    Dec 9, 2023
  23. JSPR

    Sloop production

    JSPR, Jul 4, 2009
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    5,984
    Jan Richter
    Dec 5, 2023
  24. TSD Joshua

    Help - Rules and regulations for boat-building in Maldives

    TSD Joshua, Nov 24, 2023
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    1,480
    TSD Joshua
    Dec 1, 2023
  25. tsigmon

    Spira’s Hudson Skiff

    tsigmon, Nov 24, 2023
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    0
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    657
    tsigmon
    Nov 24, 2023
  26. Yevhen

    Molds for production

    Yevhen, Nov 23, 2023
    Replies:
    0
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    709
    Yevhen
    Nov 23, 2023
  27. Thule

    Looking for guidance - want to build a dinghy

    Thule, Apr 4, 2023 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    30
    Views:
    3,727
    missinginaction
    Nov 18, 2023
  28. jpazzz

    ferro cement methods at samson marine

    jpazzz, Nov 4, 2023
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    1,225
    jpazzz
    Nov 9, 2023
  29. KnotShore

    Protecting and Repairing a 56 year old Hartley Cruiser

    KnotShore, Oct 22, 2023 ... 2
    Replies:
    26
    Views:
    1,749
    KnotShore
    Nov 4, 2023
  30. kenfyoozed

    Macgregor 26D deck repair, what fiberglass to use?

    kenfyoozed, Oct 28, 2023
    Replies:
    13
    Views:
    859
    fallguy
    Oct 30, 2023
  31. Dre

    No Stringers in boat

    Dre, Sep 14, 2023
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    1,565
    Dre
    Sep 22, 2023
  32. MarkOHara

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

    MarkOHara, Aug 23, 2023
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    1,398
    waikikin
    Aug 27, 2023
  33. Jase5986

    Question about Pontoons

    Jase5986, Aug 6, 2023
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    1,008
    BlueBell
    Aug 10, 2023
  34. Dubbies

    New boater! New boat! Need help!

    Dubbies, Jul 29, 2023 ... 2
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    1,452
    BlueBell
    Jul 31, 2023
  35. Clyde

    Dry sand small areas question

    Clyde, Jul 27, 2023
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    874
    fallguy
    Jul 28, 2023
  36. DogCavalry

    Interesting things seen in a boatyard

    DogCavalry, Jun 6, 2021 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    44
    Views:
    6,013
    DogCavalry
    Jul 17, 2023
  37. wrench

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

    wrench, Jul 12, 2023
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    1,393
    wrench
    Jul 16, 2023
  38. Hojo

    Redoing a 79 mako, epoxy or ester

    Hojo, Jul 16, 2022 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    56
    Views:
    5,547
    Hojo
    Jul 8, 2023
  39. crankit

    Raising Cabin Height on this Bertram

    crankit, Jun 30, 2023
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    1,357
    kapnD
    Jul 1, 2023
  40. Jakob

    Replacing Floating Home Hulls without removing from water

    Jakob, Apr 8, 2023 ... 2
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    2,625
    gonzo
    Jun 27, 2023
  41. Pnyboyk17

    Stringer layout plan

    Pnyboyk17, Jun 25, 2023
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    866
    Pnyboyk17
    Jun 25, 2023
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