Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building

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  1. Julian Galea

    13m hull + cabin mould for sale

    Julian Galea, Mar 7, 2025
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    2
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    235
    Julian Galea
    Mar 10, 2025 at 9:54 AM
  2. DogCavalry

    Sea Sled madness. It’s in my brain.

    DogCavalry, Nov 11, 2019 ... 213 214 215
    Replies:
    3,215
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    239,842
    DogCavalry
    Mar 10, 2025 at 3:56 AM
  3. mrG

    Hollow fiberglass stringer repair?

    mrG, Mar 2, 2025
    Replies:
    4
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    281
    mrG
    Mar 3, 2025
  4. Darkzillicon

    The 18 Foot SeaSled

    Darkzillicon, Jan 23, 2023 ... 9 10 11
    Replies:
    162
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    21,869
    Darkzillicon
    Feb 21, 2025
  5. laukejas

    Need advice on infusion/vacuum line arrangement

    laukejas, Dec 26, 2024 ... 2
    Replies:
    18
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    1,134
    Skip Johnson
    Feb 4, 2025
  6. Flyingpumpkin

    Re-coring an engine hatch. Coremat?

    Flyingpumpkin, Jan 28, 2025
    Replies:
    9
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    470
    fallguy
    Jan 31, 2025
  7. Tundratom

    Transom Knee Addition

    Tundratom, Jan 29, 2025
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    372
    ondarvr
    Jan 29, 2025
  8. Jason Rodgers

    How to repair damaged bulkhead section adjacent to stringer

    Jason Rodgers, Jan 23, 2025
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    13
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    451
    fallguy
    Jan 29, 2025
  9. DF99

    Composite Hand Layup

    DF99, Jan 28, 2025
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    322
    Skip Johnson
    Jan 29, 2025
  10. Luke Rhoads

    Approach to molding and laying up a coastal rowing boat

    Luke Rhoads, Jan 24, 2025
    Replies:
    8
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    440
    Skip Johnson
    Jan 27, 2025
  11. Dugansbw

    Composite deck insert

    Dugansbw, Dec 29, 2024 ... 2
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    932
    Dugansbw
    Jan 25, 2025
  12. JP in FL

    Garvey dory build

    JP in FL, Nov 10, 2022 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    45
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    12,648
    Calusa
    Jan 23, 2025
  13. JustLloyd

    First big sheet of fibreglass, concerned about bubble on edge.

    JustLloyd, Jan 19, 2025
    Replies:
    3
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    391
    fallguy
    Jan 20, 2025
  14. hardguy007

    Best hull/hull type

    hardguy007, Jan 12, 2025
    Replies:
    4
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    406
    Tomsboatshed
    Jan 12, 2025
  15. mrdebian

    Resing with gelocat on 1st layer

    mrdebian, Jan 10, 2025
    Replies:
    4
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    357
    ondarvr
    Jan 11, 2025
  16. Jason Rodgers

    Fiberglass repair of rudder - no space for bevel

    Jason Rodgers, Nov 12, 2024
    Replies:
    11
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    888
    InryYann
    Dec 12, 2024
  17. Derek_9103

    Turning a sail locker into an anchor locker

    Derek_9103, Dec 9, 2024
    Replies:
    9
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    544
    Blueknarr
    Dec 10, 2024
  18. Steve_uk

    Rudder repair help

    Steve_uk, Nov 11, 2024
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    832
    fallguy
    Nov 18, 2024
  19. yofish

    Polyester knit fabric

    yofish, Mar 28, 2015 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    39
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    12,831
    Studio Max Print
    Nov 12, 2024
  20. Chapaef

    Help with identification of the hull construction

    Chapaef, Oct 29, 2024
    Replies:
    10
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    911
    Chapaef
    Oct 30, 2024
  21. Sandworm3434

    Hard edges and no sanding = truly impossible?

    Sandworm3434, Oct 26, 2024
    Replies:
    5
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    572
    rangebowdrie
    Oct 28, 2024
  22. Diyguy.

    Rowing boat repair layup

    Diyguy., Oct 14, 2024
    Replies:
    7
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    561
    Diyguy.
    Oct 15, 2024
  23. Boom Up Bob

    Surface Repair

    Boom Up Bob, Oct 14, 2024
    Replies:
    4
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    479
    Tops
    Oct 14, 2024
  24. George Smith

    How to check if Hatteras Extension was done right?

    George Smith, Oct 8, 2024
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    686
    sdowney717
    Oct 12, 2024
  25. crossram

    Metric to Imperial conversion help

    crossram, May 13, 2013 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    49
    Views:
    7,283
    Adamz
    Oct 5, 2024
  26. Seasideinvermont

    Standing cabin build on 19’ aluminum runabout

    Seasideinvermont, Aug 22, 2024 ... 2
    Replies:
    23
    Views:
    1,784
    Seasideinvermont
    Sep 24, 2024
  27. fallguy

    Starboard for motor shim

    fallguy, Sep 18, 2024
    Replies:
    3
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    537
    wet feet
    Sep 19, 2024
  28. Tops

    Thin Gelcoated Panels, how to Improve?

    Tops, Sep 7, 2024
    Replies:
    13
    Views:
    965
    gonzo
    Sep 12, 2024
  29. Alex Martin

    Boat Builders South East Asia (Help)

    Alex Martin, Aug 21, 2024
    Replies:
    1
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    684
    Alex Martin
    Aug 28, 2024
  30. RMA

    Foam sandwich dinghy, laminate schedule?

    RMA, Feb 16, 2020 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    40
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    10,698
    Sea Monkey
    Aug 24, 2024
  31. abosely

    Fiberglass cloth have shelf life?

    abosely, Jun 23, 2023
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    3,630
    Sea Monkey
    Aug 24, 2024
  32. Oscar1

    Converting a Rowboat to a sailing dinghy

    Oscar1, Aug 21, 2024
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    1,002
    seasquirt
    Aug 23, 2024
  33. Jason Rodgers

    Painting woes - sanding my life away

    Jason Rodgers, Jun 23, 2024
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    1,068
    Jason Rodgers
    Aug 20, 2024
  34. Jason Grubb

    Can I replace hollow stringers w/ plywood?

    Jason Grubb, Aug 14, 2024
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    834
    DogCavalry
    Aug 19, 2024
  35. Rranger

    Bellboy floor, transom rebuild.

    Rranger, Dec 13, 2023
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    1,959
    Chris Finet
    Aug 14, 2024
  36. Vanbokklen

    heating fiberglass molds

    Vanbokklen, Jul 8, 2004
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    10,248
    RJosephs
    Aug 13, 2024
  37. BobinUP

    Transom Design

    BobinUP, Jul 25, 2024 ... 2
    Replies:
    27
    Views:
    1,827
    fallguy
    Aug 10, 2024
  38. fpjeepy05

    Making a Hull Narrower

    fpjeepy05, Jul 22, 2024 ... 2
    Replies:
    26
    Views:
    1,870
    TANSL
    Jul 29, 2024
  39. Ash Spark

    G'day fellow cat people, just thought this might help someone... I just bought a 30' open bridgedeck

    Ash Spark, Jul 22, 2024
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    792
    Ash Spark
    Jul 29, 2024
  40. RotorWashout

    Small Craft of Canada Ltd. Fireball

    RotorWashout, Mar 19, 2017
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    2,961
    BlueBell
    Jul 27, 2024
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