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  1. silentneko

    Vinylester vs Epoxy

    silentneko, Jan 10, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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    301
    rxcomposite
    Jan 11, 2025 at 9:11 PM
  2. Clam Island Shipwrights

    Canvas and tar boatbuilding

    Clam Island Shipwrights, Oct 1, 2024 ... 2
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    1,140
    gonzo
    Jan 6, 2025
  3. Gheorghita Laurentiu

    coat with pigmented epoxy a polyester part

    Gheorghita Laurentiu, Jan 5, 2025
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    192
    Captain Chaos
    Jan 6, 2025
  4. Captain Chaos

    Ceramic coatings

    Captain Chaos, Nov 24, 2024 ... 2
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    22
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    1,049
    Captain Chaos
    Dec 31, 2024
  5. Eli

    E-Glass vs S-Glass + Epoxy Specifications

    Eli, Oct 1, 2024
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    5
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    657
    Dave G 9N
    Dec 30, 2024
  6. Peter Griebel

    Thickness of a sandwich composite panel, and a few other related questions?

    Peter Griebel, Feb 23, 2022 ... 3 4 5
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    9,816
    Tall Grass
    Dec 30, 2024
  7. dustman

    Amazon epoxy vs brand name epoxy?

    dustman, Sep 23, 2024 ... 2
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    17
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    1,143
    starcmr
    Dec 29, 2024
  8. kapnD

    Catalyst question

    kapnD, Oct 28, 2024
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    7
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    599
    starcmr
    Dec 14, 2024
  9. 30 foot gig

    Graphics embedded within gelcoat

    30 foot gig, Dec 6, 2024
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    3
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    283
    ondarvr
    Dec 14, 2024
  10. Asa Hammond

    Steel Hull - What 2 part epoxy primer in US?

    Asa Hammond, Jun 1, 2023 ... 2
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    4,122
    starcmr
    Dec 8, 2024
  11. the brain

    preserving leftover 3m 5200 adhesive

    the brain, Oct 23, 2024
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    544
    Milehog
    Nov 8, 2024
  12. Daltoys

    Molding a stitch and glue built boat

    Daltoys, Oct 21, 2024 ... 2
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    19
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    803
    TANSL
    Oct 23, 2024
  13. Iridian

    Repeat High Temperature Thermal Cycling

    Iridian, Oct 11, 2024
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    7
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    632
    gonzo
    Oct 13, 2024
  14. Brad Turner

    Air Dry for gelcoat/ color

    Brad Turner, Oct 5, 2024
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    0
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    375
    Brad Turner
    Oct 5, 2024
  15. tontoOx

    Silicon Bronze Screws/Bolts with Stainless Steel Fittings?

    tontoOx, Mar 28, 2021
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    11
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    6,468
    rangebowdrie
    Sep 30, 2024
  16. John Lane

    Questions for beginner

    John Lane, Sep 22, 2024 ... 2
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    23
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    865
    John Lane
    Sep 24, 2024
  17. Mike Goodger

    A budget finish for a plywood, ultralight, knockabout, indoor-stored canoe

    Mike Goodger, Sep 16, 2024
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    809
    jehardiman
    Sep 19, 2024
  18. Chasfshnfool

    coring review

    Chasfshnfool, Mar 21, 2023 ... 2
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    3,365
    Henga
    Aug 28, 2024
  19. Tops

    Painting Inside of Refiitted Boat w/ Multiple Substrates

    Tops, Aug 17, 2024
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    592
    Tops
    Aug 19, 2024
  20. RSD

    Buoyancy foam - what are the options?

    RSD, Jan 3, 2023 ... 2
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    18,205
    rwatson
    Jul 27, 2024
  21. hansp77

    Is a stainless steel boat possible?

    hansp77, May 2, 2006 ... 5 6 7
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    Boatingdream
    Jul 26, 2024
  22. starcmr

    Seeking Advice on Deck Building

    starcmr, Feb 21, 2024
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    6
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    1,049
    BlueBell
    Jul 24, 2024
  23. DogCavalry

    Concrete Dock Float

    DogCavalry, Jul 8, 2024
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    8
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    687
    seasquirt
    Jul 10, 2024
  24. Paler

    Duratec line vs Automotive primers and topcoats

    Paler, Jul 5, 2024
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    13
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    928
    ondarvr
    Jul 10, 2024
  25. Tom D.

    Hull material options for "landing craft" work boat?

    Tom D., Jun 22, 2024
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    1,104
    DogCavalry
    Jul 6, 2024
  26. MrSteveWayne

    Applying Clear finish to boat

    MrSteveWayne, Jun 27, 2024
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    545
    ondarvr
    Jun 28, 2024
  27. naserrishehri

    Material of mould for FRP boat

    naserrishehri, Jun 25, 2024 ... 2
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    1,040
    naserrishehri
    Jun 26, 2024
  28. Eli

    Glassing directly on interior PU/Polystyrene insulation instead of covering with inner skin?

    Eli, Jun 19, 2024
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    750
    Rumars
    Jun 24, 2024
  29. laukejas

    Clean and convenient epoxy dispensing solutions for tiny batches?

    laukejas, May 6, 2024 ... 2
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    2,231
    fallguy
    Jun 23, 2024
  30. Dakotaly

    Compartment Seam Sealant

    Dakotaly, Jun 19, 2024
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    550
    comfisherman
    Jun 19, 2024
  31. bcripps

    Stiffen Dinghy Floor

    bcripps, Jun 8, 2024 ... 2
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    1,275
    bcripps
    Jun 15, 2024
  32. dustman

    High density foam for battens on soft wing sail?

    dustman, May 29, 2024 ... 2
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    1,468
    fallguy
    Jun 6, 2024
  33. Bob Rosa

    Cooling Water Fitting Sealant?

    Bob Rosa, May 23, 2024 ... 2
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    1,308
    Bob Rosa
    Jun 4, 2024
  34. Bullshipper

    Permanent Structural adhesives

    Bullshipper, Apr 20, 2024
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    1,257
    Bullshipper
    May 16, 2024
  35. Bullshipper

    Defective gel coat is yellowing, repeatedly

    Bullshipper, May 13, 2024
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    7
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    1,138
    wet feet
    May 14, 2024
  36. mitchgrunes

    Recycling of materials from composite boats?

    mitchgrunes, Jan 19, 2024 ... 2
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    3,359
    Howlandwoodworks
    Apr 28, 2024
  37. Bullshipper

    Using bondo to modify female mold chine angle?

    Bullshipper, Apr 20, 2024
    Replies:
    7
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    804
    ondarvr
    Apr 22, 2024
  38. MST3000

    AHEW West or Seahawk

    MST3000, Apr 16, 2024
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    7
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    850
    MST3000
    Apr 17, 2024
  39. jmwoodring

    Steel corrosion and stray currents

    jmwoodring, Apr 12, 2024 ... 2
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    17
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    2,043
    fallguy
    Apr 17, 2024
  40. Mcdo2137

    7587 cloth mock Leno weave

    Mcdo2137, Apr 14, 2024
    Replies:
    4
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    615
    fallguy
    Apr 15, 2024
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