Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building

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  1. Scuff

    DIY fairing boards

    Scuff, Jul 30, 2020 ... 2 3
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    fallguy
    Dec 6, 2025 at 6:40 PM
  2. Rich Mason

    Getting core to stay in place while bagging

    Rich Mason, Dec 1, 2025
    Replies:
    2
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    158
    rxcomposite
    Dec 5, 2025 at 1:11 PM
  3. DogCavalry

    Sea Sled madness. It’s in my brain.

    DogCavalry, Nov 11, 2019 ... 225 226 227
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    305,685
    DogCavalry
    Dec 2, 2025
  4. jjhamm22

    Late in the game transom problem

    jjhamm22, Nov 3, 2025
    Replies:
    6
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    531
    fallguy
    Nov 6, 2025
  5. AnthonyExmouth

    Gunwale construction.

    AnthonyExmouth, Nov 5, 2025
    Replies:
    2
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    334
    AnthonyExmouth
    Nov 5, 2025
  6. Makloko

    Recommissioning of an old hull mould

    Makloko, Oct 23, 2025 ... 2
    Replies:
    20
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    917
    comfisherman
    Oct 27, 2025
  7. AndyR

    Hard bimini layup

    AndyR, Oct 20, 2025
    Replies:
    5
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    376
    gonzo
    Oct 22, 2025
  8. AKfisher

    Novice DIY deck replacement coosa+epoxy

    AKfisher, Sep 30, 2025 ... 2
    Replies:
    24
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    1,282
    AKfisher
    Oct 21, 2025
  9. Zack09

    Transom question

    Zack09, Sep 12, 2025
    Replies:
    14
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    1,716
    Zack09
    Oct 14, 2025
  10. SRQseaside

    Respirator question - Resin , fumes, sanding etc

    SRQseaside, Oct 10, 2025
    Replies:
    7
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    570
    comfisherman
    Oct 14, 2025
  11. AnthonyExmouth

    Beam shelf advice

    AnthonyExmouth, Oct 8, 2025 ... 2
    Replies:
    23
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    1,086
    gonzo
    Oct 13, 2025
  12. On283

    Carbon composite Canoe build help and advice please

    On283, Oct 8, 2025
    Replies:
    4
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    440
    BlueBell
    Oct 11, 2025
  13. Danmax

    Covering holes from pedestal seat

    Danmax, Oct 4, 2025
    Replies:
    3
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    335
    kapnD
    Oct 6, 2025
  14. SRQseaside

    Sander / Grinder - would this be a tool of choice to use

    SRQseaside, Oct 3, 2025
    Replies:
    8
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    433
    wet feet
    Oct 4, 2025
  15. SRQseaside

    New here - boat project

    SRQseaside, Oct 2, 2025
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    399
    gonzo
    Oct 3, 2025
  16. Issa

    New projet in Africa

    Issa, Jan 22, 2023 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    55
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    9,014
    gonzo
    Sep 29, 2025
  17. First class repairs

    What type fiberglass to use?

    First class repairs, Sep 18, 2025
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    8
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    2,115
    Tops
    Sep 20, 2025
  18. ahender

    Overlapping smaller epoxy-infused composite sections versus one continuous piece

    ahender, Sep 15, 2025 ... 2
    Replies:
    15
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    2,332
    ahender
    Sep 17, 2025
  19. ahender

    Building a canoe: S2-glass vs kevlar vs carbon

    ahender, Nov 1, 2019 ... 2
    Replies:
    26
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    9,341
    ahender
    Sep 14, 2025
  20. Tungsten

    Boat was in a sea can next to a fire

    Tungsten, Jul 18, 2022 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    30
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    5,153
    Tungsten
    Sep 13, 2025
  21. JP in FL

    Garvey dory build

    JP in FL, Nov 10, 2022 ... 2 3 4
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    17,627
    fallguy
    Sep 11, 2025
  22. Abcie

    Building a clay mold and extracting a fiberglass boat

    Abcie, Aug 14, 2025
    Replies:
    10
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    1,432
    Rumars
    Aug 17, 2025
  23. iaff284

    Bulkhead Stress Crack Repair

    iaff284, Apr 13, 2025 ... 2
    Replies:
    16
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    2,136
    tpenfield
    Aug 15, 2025
  24. hardguy007

    Outboard pod layup

    hardguy007, Aug 11, 2025
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    0
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    389
    hardguy007
    Aug 11, 2025
  25. mrdebian

    Pre release gelcoat

    mrdebian, Jul 26, 2025
    Replies:
    6
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    718
    mrdebian
    Jul 30, 2025
  26. Tonja Jiran

    Manfred "Fred" Jiran - "This is It"

    Tonja Jiran, Apr 14, 2025
    Replies:
    9
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    1,559
    Tonja Jiran
    Jul 11, 2025
  27. John Sakovits

    Non skid yellowing

    John Sakovits, Jun 29, 2025
    Replies:
    4
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    588
    ondarvr
    Jun 30, 2025
  28. Darkzillicon

    The 18 Foot SeaSled

    Darkzillicon, Jan 23, 2023 ... 10 11 12
    Replies:
    172
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    28,718
    Darkzillicon
    Jun 26, 2025
  29. Cleanriver

    14' trihull floor replacement

    Cleanriver, Jun 4, 2025 ... 2
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    1,461
    fallguy
    Jun 23, 2025
  30. Roy Senior

    Help with GRP repair

    Roy Senior, Jun 18, 2025
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    680
    Rumars
    Jun 19, 2025
  31. aaronhl

    How to fix gap in side of fiberglass hull

    aaronhl, Apr 15, 2025 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    74
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    5,718
    aaronhl
    Jun 18, 2025
  32. hardguy007

    Laminate thickness

    hardguy007, Jun 6, 2025
    Replies:
    3
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    722
    comfisherman
    Jun 6, 2025
  33. MTodd

    Cockpit draining

    MTodd, Mar 5, 2021
    Replies:
    10
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    4,702
    RussJ
    Jun 3, 2025
  34. Camino Camper

    Black streaks (marks) in white gel coat

    Camino Camper, May 12, 2025
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    1,119
    Camino Camper
    May 15, 2025
  35. kenfyoozed

    How to make station molds from an existing canoe?

    kenfyoozed, Apr 28, 2025 ... 2
    Replies:
    15
    Views:
    2,311
    wet feet
    May 7, 2025
  36. lutesong2

    complete rebuild

    lutesong2, Dec 25, 2014
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    4,315
    LuteSongBrother
    May 6, 2025
  37. Toepfer Marine

    mold building

    Toepfer Marine, Apr 30, 2025
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    947
    ondarvr
    May 1, 2025
  38. fantastixvoyage

    Spraying Gel - 9:1 vs 13/15:1 - Possible???

    fantastixvoyage, Apr 10, 2025
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    995
    KD8NPB
    Apr 28, 2025
  39. Paler

    29' Catamaran Mold Laminate Thickness

    Paler, Apr 14, 2025
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    1,162
    KD8NPB
    Apr 28, 2025
  40. Scott Treff

    Lamination schedule for a 14ft power skiff

    Scott Treff, Apr 23, 2025
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    896
    KD8NPB
    Apr 28, 2025
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