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  1. Mholmes3038

    Kevlar vs Fiber Glass

    Mholmes3038, Sep 25, 2022
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    redreuben
    Oct 1, 2022 at 12:19 AM
  2. urisvan

    evaluating of an old aluminium boat

    urisvan, Sep 28, 2022 at 2:25 AM
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    218
    Flotation
    Sep 29, 2022 at 9:37 AM
  3. wadeed

    kevlar in boatbuilding

    wadeed, Jul 14, 2012
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    3,094
    Ajg2199
    Sep 27, 2022
  4. Mholmes3038

    Brass L Brackets

    Mholmes3038, Sep 25, 2022
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    4
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    138
    jehardiman
    Sep 26, 2022
  5. rnlock

    carbon fiber for a dinghy?

    rnlock, Aug 15, 2022 ... 2
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    20
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    953
    redreuben
    Sep 4, 2022
  6. rturbett

    Fiberglass layer strength

    rturbett, Jul 6, 2021
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    13
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    1,550
    Ajg2199
    Aug 24, 2022
  7. David Grimes

    Using Marine Tex to repair a motor mount

    David Grimes, Jul 30, 2022 ... 2
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    21
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    675
    David Grimes
    Aug 14, 2022
  8. perry2222

    A product/technique to seal a leak

    perry2222, Aug 10, 2022
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    251
    Blueknarr
    Aug 11, 2022
  9. member 69256

    Tooling resin for adhesive and laminating

    member 69256, Jun 4, 2022
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    6
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    502
    rnlock
    Aug 2, 2022
  10. The Wing Guy

    Okoume shear strength test

    The Wing Guy, Mar 9, 2022 ... 2
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    28
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    1,092
    rnlock
    Aug 2, 2022
  11. JacquesSparaux

    Foam core thickness and skins

    JacquesSparaux, Jul 27, 2022
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    5
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    535
    JacquesSparaux
    Aug 1, 2022
  12. flathead65

    Duralux

    flathead65, Jul 23, 2022
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    0
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    246
    flathead65
    Jul 23, 2022
  13. zze86

    Corrugated Plastic and fiberglass

    zze86, Jul 20, 2022
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    5
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    423
    Scuff
    Jul 21, 2022
  14. missinginaction

    Interlux Perfection. Awlgrip, Awlcat3 as a catalyst substitute?

    missinginaction, Jul 31, 2021
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    6
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    866
    baeckmo
    Jul 10, 2022
  15. Tops

    Removing and Replacing Damp Plywood + CSM Framing in a FG / GRP Boat

    Tops, Jul 3, 2022
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    7
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    369
    Tops
    Jul 5, 2022
  16. Michael Gray

    Need vinylester resin compatible with diesel

    Michael Gray, Jun 30, 2022
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    4
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    313
    comfisherman
    Jul 3, 2022
  17. Mark Wybierala

    Fiberglass cloth selection

    Mark Wybierala, Jun 28, 2022 ... 2
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    15
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    544
    fallguy
    Jun 30, 2022
  18. Biscuit

    Multi fleck paint, similar to zolatone in the UK

    Biscuit, Jun 21, 2022
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    4
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    301
    kapnD
    Jun 25, 2022
  19. Jim beam

    Epoxy from China

    Jim beam, Jun 1, 2022 ... 2
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    27
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    1,025
    Rumars
    Jun 8, 2022
  20. Seabird101

    Coosa

    Seabird101, Jun 1, 2022
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    0
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    275
    Seabird101
    Jun 1, 2022
  21. MamaChicago

    Extruded Polystyrene Billets

    MamaChicago, May 29, 2022
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    14
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    438
    gonzo
    May 31, 2022
  22. rob denney

    Green or bio based epoxy suppliers

    rob denney, May 23, 2022
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    8
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    435
    Flotation
    May 30, 2022
  23. comfisherman

    Coosa alternatives

    comfisherman, May 25, 2022
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    11
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    703
    comfisherman
    May 29, 2022
  24. rangebowdrie

    Help For Vacuum Bagging

    rangebowdrie, May 20, 2022
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    13
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    440
    rangebowdrie
    May 22, 2022
  25. magnus

    Infusion resins options?

    magnus, Mar 16, 2022
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    14
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    871
    magnus
    May 21, 2022
  26. fpjeepy05

    Where to buy Imron or Nason 2k Polyurethanes

    fpjeepy05, May 13, 2022
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    10
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    394
    Scuff
    May 15, 2022
  27. 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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    2,874
    fallguy
    May 12, 2022
  28. KD8NPB

    MVP APS ; Pump Rebuilds?

    KD8NPB, May 11, 2022
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    219
    KD8NPB
    May 11, 2022
  29. Big_Chuck79

    Can I get a step by step guide to creating a fiberglass part with a tack free surface with mat and..

    Big_Chuck79, May 7, 2022
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    389
    ondarvr
    May 10, 2022
  30. Brentmctigue

    Thickened vinylester not setting

    Brentmctigue, Sep 16, 2021 ... 2
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    1,094
    Brentmctigue
    May 9, 2022
  31. Squidly-Diddly

    do mega-yachts use diff (better) paint on steel than navies?

    Squidly-Diddly, Apr 30, 2022
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    7
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    458
    Ike
    May 3, 2022
  32. starcmr

    Stainless Straps in the Water

    starcmr, Apr 10, 2022
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    2
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    424
    kapnD
    Apr 10, 2022
  33. ianmoore

    more gelcoat spraying-specific to gun/setup

    ianmoore, Nov 17, 2021
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    998
    Sparky568
    Apr 1, 2022
  34. fallguy

    Rustoleum

    fallguy, Mar 30, 2022
    Replies:
    3
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    473
    Barry
    Mar 30, 2022
  35. MST3000

    Imidazole - epoxy catalyst

    MST3000, Mar 22, 2022
    Replies:
    8
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    520
    AndrewK
    Mar 26, 2022
  36. mariobrothers88

    Stores that have epoxy primers in stock

    mariobrothers88, Mar 14, 2022
    Replies:
    8
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    483
    missinginaction
    Mar 19, 2022
  37. perry2222

    3m 4200

    perry2222, Mar 17, 2022
    Replies:
    8
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    446
    rangebowdrie
    Mar 18, 2022
  38. Chotu

    Substitute for plywood?

    Chotu, Feb 27, 2022 ... 2
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    17
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    1,466
    Rumars
    Mar 11, 2022
  39. Swimpy

    How Much Wax?

    Swimpy, Aug 9, 2006
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    10,612
    tomi_k
    Mar 2, 2022
  40. Scuff

    Water based lpu?

    Scuff, Feb 28, 2022
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    348
    Scuff
    Mar 2, 2022
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