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  1. Sabre1FST

    Another Gel Coat Question About Alligatoring....

    Sabre1FST, Sep 8, 2023
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    871
    waikikin
    Sep 22, 2023 at 6:13 AM
  2. Andi45

    Eva Foam for decking?

    Andi45, Sep 17, 2023
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    10
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    621
    fallguy
    Sep 20, 2023 at 10:51 PM
  3. JESEMD

    Does any manufacturer use chopper gun today?

    JESEMD, Sep 13, 2023
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    5
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    668
    ondarvr
    Sep 19, 2023 at 10:05 PM
  4. Tops

    Late 1980's Chopper Gunning - Resin Rich?

    Tops, Aug 11, 2023 ... 2
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    18
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    1,500
    KD8NPB
    Sep 19, 2023 at 5:12 PM
  5. Skeezix

    Okoume & Meranti long-term effects

    Skeezix, Mar 25, 2016
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    7,585
    BlueBell
    Sep 3, 2023
  6. Aylan

    Type of plywood for carbon fiber cover

    Aylan, Nov 15, 2022 ... 2
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    1,383
    BlueBell
    Sep 3, 2023
  7. topwatertiger

    Need help deciding on an ASTM (or other) Test Standard

    topwatertiger, Aug 15, 2023
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    364
    TANSL
    Aug 15, 2023
  8. fallguy

    Ventilation systems

    fallguy, Aug 8, 2023
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    6
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    649
    fallguy
    Aug 11, 2023
  9. fallguy

    Fuel systems leak detection

    fallguy, Aug 5, 2023 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    30
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    900
    fallguy
    Aug 10, 2023
  10. RSD

    Buoyancy foam - what are the options?

    RSD, Jan 3, 2023 ... 2
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    20
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    4,248
    JimJimJim
    Aug 8, 2023
  11. Jim Pendoley

    How to Reinforce a Keel Sump to Support 22,000 Lbs?

    Jim Pendoley, Aug 6, 2023
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    4
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    325
    Rumars
    Aug 7, 2023
  12. Tiny Turnip

    Aluminium mast questions

    Tiny Turnip, Aug 6, 2023
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    0
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    307
    Tiny Turnip
    Aug 6, 2023
  13. Mark Hodges

    Glassing in New engine beds

    Mark Hodges, Jul 27, 2023
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    14
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    739
    Mark Hodges
    Jul 28, 2023
  14. Squidly-Diddly

    hot-mop tar over plywood for budget houseboat hull construction?

    Squidly-Diddly, Feb 8, 2021 ... 2 3
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    34
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    4,004
    gonzo
    Jul 25, 2023
  15. Eric Miller

    How to 'convert' an existing plywood design to foam core?

    Eric Miller, Jun 15, 2023
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    14
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    1,360
    comfisherman
    Jun 18, 2023
  16. mrdebian

    2-2.5cm fiberglass tape

    mrdebian, Jun 17, 2023
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    453
    Rumars
    Jun 17, 2023
  17. fallguy

    Fairing compound densities

    fallguy, Jun 14, 2023
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    8
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    804
    AndrewK
    Jun 16, 2023
  18. assycat

    Joining sheets of ply into one long 25 x 10 ft panel?

    assycat, Mar 8, 2012 ... 2
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    28
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    11,528
    rwatson
    Jun 14, 2023
  19. Asa Hammond

    Steel Hull - What 2 part epoxy primer in US?

    Asa Hammond, Jun 1, 2023
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    10
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    1,007
    jehardiman
    Jun 4, 2023
  20. Shinnosuke

    Fiberglass strips to use on male molds

    Shinnosuke, May 27, 2023
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    11
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    1,056
    rwatson
    May 31, 2023
  21. AJG

    West Six10 for epoxy plug?

    AJG, May 22, 2023 ... 2
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    17
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    1,052
    fallguy
    May 23, 2023
  22. Sundevil

    Large 40'+ inflatable boat

    Sundevil, May 2, 2023
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    3
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    553
    KD8NPB
    May 21, 2023
  23. Voce

    Not Exactly A Boat Renovation

    Voce, Apr 12, 2023
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    5
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    709
    Voce
    May 5, 2023
  24. Coracular

    Nydock welded HDPE pontoons?

    Coracular, Nov 19, 2022
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    2
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    682
    Barry
    May 2, 2023
  25. tontoOx

    Silicon Bronze Screws/Bolts with Stainless Steel Fittings?

    tontoOx, Mar 28, 2021
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    9
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    3,399
    gonzo
    May 1, 2023
  26. Chasfshnfool

    coring review

    Chasfshnfool, Mar 21, 2023
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    809
    KD8NPB
    Apr 30, 2023
  27. Asa Hammond

    Identifying if my hull is Corten?

    Asa Hammond, Apr 20, 2023 ... 2
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    18
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    1,038
    jehardiman
    Apr 21, 2023
  28. Briank2

    Adhesive for laminating two sheets of plywood

    Briank2, Apr 7, 2023 ... 2
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    17
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    1,276
    fallguy
    Apr 17, 2023
  29. Squidly-Diddly

    anyone mess with 3D printed Titanium?

    Squidly-Diddly, Mar 9, 2023
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    975
    BlueBell
    Mar 19, 2023
  30. Diyguy.

    What adhesive?

    Diyguy., Mar 15, 2023
    Replies:
    7
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    612
    fallguy
    Mar 17, 2023
  31. Ranger1973

    Chainplate ideas

    Ranger1973, Oct 14, 2012 ... 2
    Replies:
    15
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    3,583
    Ajg2199
    Feb 25, 2023
  32. seandepagnier

    super wood

    seandepagnier, Jan 29, 2023
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    964
    philSweet
    Feb 23, 2023
  33. 67-LS1

    How long does plywood need to dry before using?

    67-LS1, Feb 13, 2023 ... 2
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    17
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    1,374
    rxcomposite
    Feb 16, 2023
  34. ChetMiller

    Surface Finish on 10oz cloth with epoxy

    ChetMiller, Feb 6, 2023
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    894
    rxcomposite
    Feb 8, 2023
  35. skyl4rk

    Foam, glass, epoxy, resources to learn how to use?

    skyl4rk, Jan 17, 2023
    Replies:
    7
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    924
    wet feet
    Jan 22, 2023
  36. Zachary9893

    Fiberglassing advice for project

    Zachary9893, Jan 19, 2023
    Replies:
    5
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    715
    Blueknarr
    Jan 21, 2023
  37. naserrishehri

    Pitting corrosion steel plates

    naserrishehri, Dec 22, 2022 ... 2 3 4
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    2,440
    seasquirt
    Jan 5, 2023
  38. RSD

    Anyone following the developments in laser welding?

    RSD, Dec 30, 2022
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    442
    RSD
    Dec 30, 2022
  39. urisvan

    biobased epoxy

    urisvan, Dec 9, 2022
    Replies:
    4
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    906
    kapnD
    Dec 10, 2022
  40. RSD

    Keeping aluminium boats cool enough to touch in high temperatures?

    RSD, Nov 29, 2022
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    1,635
    comfisherman
    Dec 7, 2022
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