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  1. Bullshipper

    Using bondo to modify female mold chine angle?

    Bullshipper, Apr 20, 2024 at 5:53 PM
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    ondarvr
    Apr 22, 2024 at 6:57 PM
  2. mitchgrunes

    Recycling of materials from composite boats?

    mitchgrunes, Jan 19, 2024 ... 2
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    ondarvr
    Apr 22, 2024 at 11:32 AM
  3. Bullshipper

    Permanent Structural adhesives

    Bullshipper, Apr 20, 2024 at 6:16 PM
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    207
    gonzo
    Apr 21, 2024 at 7:31 PM
  4. MST3000

    AHEW West or Seahawk

    MST3000, Apr 16, 2024
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    207
    MST3000
    Apr 17, 2024
  5. jmwoodring

    Steel corrosion and stray currents

    jmwoodring, Apr 12, 2024 ... 2
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    482
    fallguy
    Apr 17, 2024
  6. Mcdo2137

    7587 cloth mock Leno weave

    Mcdo2137, Apr 14, 2024
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    144
    fallguy
    Apr 15, 2024
  7. Pam Hoppenbouwers

    Aluminium mast: crack or scratch?

    Pam Hoppenbouwers, Mar 16, 2024
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    502
    Pam Hoppenbouwers
    Apr 13, 2024
  8. rob2112

    Using oak for boat decking

    rob2112, Mar 30, 2024
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    565
    jmwoodring
    Apr 3, 2024
  9. Squidly-Diddly

    looking for perfect all around DIY foam to coat metal (and other surfaces).

    Squidly-Diddly, Mar 28, 2024
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    193
    Squidly-Diddly
    Mar 28, 2024
  10. skaraborgcraft

    E glass equivalent to S glass weight?

    skaraborgcraft, Feb 28, 2024 ... 2
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    1,131
    skaraborgcraft
    Mar 24, 2024
  11. CaptHarry

    Aluminum Drainplug?

    CaptHarry, Mar 20, 2024
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    483
    Barry
    Mar 22, 2024
  12. Dillusion

    Transom Thickness

    Dillusion, Mar 15, 2024
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    4
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    440
    Dillusion
    Mar 18, 2024
  13. Chasfshnfool

    coring review

    Chasfshnfool, Mar 21, 2023 ... 2
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    2,157
    gonzo
    Mar 8, 2024
  14. Steve W

    R value of polypropelene honeycomb core with glass skins.

    Steve W, Feb 28, 2024 ... 2
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    971
    ondarvr
    Mar 6, 2024
  15. comfisherman

    Hull insulation in 2024

    comfisherman, Feb 23, 2024
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    533
    comfisherman
    Feb 24, 2024
  16. starcmr

    Seeking Advice on Deck Building

    starcmr, Feb 21, 2024
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    4
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    320
    Will Gilmore
    Feb 22, 2024
  17. Sundevil

    Large 40'+ inflatable boat

    Sundevil, May 2, 2023
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    5
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    1,218
    BlueBell
    Feb 18, 2024
  18. Asa Hammond

    Steel Hull - What 2 part epoxy primer in US?

    Asa Hammond, Jun 1, 2023 ... 2
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    19
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    2,541
    Dave G 9N
    Jan 19, 2024
  19. MarkOHara

    Ferrocement! Why not?

    MarkOHara, Oct 14, 2023 ... 2 3 4
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    3,004
    rberrey
    Jan 18, 2024
  20. Bmsluite

    How strong is fiberglass/plywood sandwich plate?

    Bmsluite, Dec 26, 2023 ... 2
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    15
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    1,678
    Dave G 9N
    Jan 18, 2024
  21. MaddMatt

    If Money were no object....

    MaddMatt, Dec 25, 2020 ... 2
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    2,618
    Dave G 9N
    Jan 17, 2024
  22. Taghi Poorrahim

    Ferrocement

    Taghi Poorrahim, Jan 11, 2024
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    749
    BlueBell
    Jan 12, 2024
  23. silentneko

    Polyumac Air-Cell foam core

    silentneko, Jan 7, 2024
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    777
    silentneko
    Jan 10, 2024
  24. Bullshipper

    Trying to reduce raw side fairing work on 1708/1808

    Bullshipper, Dec 21, 2023
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    5
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    700
    fallguy
    Dec 22, 2023
  25. serdarbas

    Can you help me to identify this wood?

    serdarbas, Dec 4, 2023
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    1,108
    wet feet
    Dec 7, 2023
  26. Charlyipad

    what nell happened to system three?

    Charlyipad, Nov 15, 2023
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    907
    Charlyipad
    Nov 15, 2023
  27. serdarbas

    What is the final verdict regarding encapsulation?

    serdarbas, Nov 13, 2023
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    6
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    1,026
    Blueknarr
    Nov 14, 2023
  28. veralsp

    Best mold type for autoclave and small series

    veralsp, Oct 27, 2023
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    898
    wet feet
    Nov 9, 2023
  29. Nick Shaw

    Will gelcoat fill pinholes?

    Nick Shaw, Oct 20, 2023
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    12
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    1,503
    sharpiedory
    Oct 31, 2023
  30. John Williams

    How thick should a hatch be?

    John Williams, Oct 25, 2023
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    12
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    913
    wet feet
    Oct 29, 2023
  31. J 29 Guy

    Painting over Kiwigrip

    J 29 Guy, Oct 7, 2023
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    5
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    1,299
    fallguy
    Oct 26, 2023
  32. Yaki

    Auxiliary engines

    Yaki, Oct 24, 2023
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    2
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    593
    bajansailor
    Oct 24, 2023
  33. OsideF27

    S-glass tow or yarn

    OsideF27, Oct 8, 2023
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    964
    OsideF27
    Oct 18, 2023
  34. fallguy

    Fuel systems leak detection

    fallguy, Aug 5, 2023 ... 2 3
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    31
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    1,937
    fallguy
    Oct 10, 2023
  35. Sabre1FST

    Another Gel Coat Question About Alligatoring....

    Sabre1FST, Sep 8, 2023
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    7
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    2,099
    Cobra1
    Oct 10, 2023
  36. JESEMD

    Does any manufacturer use chopper gun today?

    JESEMD, Sep 13, 2023
    Replies:
    6
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    1,545
    Cobra1
    Oct 10, 2023
  37. Andi45

    Eva Foam for decking?

    Andi45, Sep 17, 2023
    Replies:
    10
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    1,324
    fallguy
    Sep 20, 2023
  38. Tops

    Late 1980's Chopper Gunning - Resin Rich?

    Tops, Aug 11, 2023 ... 2
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    18
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    2,084
    KD8NPB
    Sep 19, 2023
  39. Skeezix

    Okoume & Meranti long-term effects

    Skeezix, Mar 25, 2016
    Replies:
    13
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    8,397
    BlueBell
    Sep 3, 2023
  40. Aylan

    Type of plywood for carbon fiber cover

    Aylan, Nov 15, 2022 ... 2
    Replies:
    15
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    2,226
    BlueBell
    Sep 3, 2023
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