Boatbuilding

Discuss boatbuilding projects, methods, plans & kits, ask questions, and share your experiences.

  1. Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building

    A forum to discuss and share tips and project updates on fiberglass boat building and repair as well as mold construction and tooling.
    Discussions:
    4,273
    Messages:
    53,666
    Latest: How to make a hull in epoxy and fiberglass only from a mold — no vacuum ondarvr, Apr 14, 2024 at 10:22 AM
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  2. Metal Boat Building

    A forum to discuss and share tips and project updates on the building or renovation of steel and aluminum boats.
    Discussions:
    1,099
    Messages:
    14,900
    Latest: Lifting and Rotating Ship Blocks/Mega Blocks Naval7300, Mar 20, 2024
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  3. Wooden Boat Building and Restoration

    A forum to discuss and share tips and project updates on the building or renovation and restoration of classic wooden boats
    Discussions:
    2,320
    Messages:
    28,631
    Latest: Help in identification and value Reddog176, Apr 3, 2024
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  4. Electrical Systems

    A forum to discuss marine electrical systems design, electrical components, sources, and techniques.
    Discussions:
    342
    Messages:
    3,217
    Latest: Buehler simplified boat wiring scheme Rumars, Apr 3, 2024
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  1. Manie B
    Sticky

    Boat Building Projects Underway

    Manie B, Sep 29, 2009 ... 14 15 16
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    sharpiedory
    Oct 31, 2023
  2. voodoochile

    Katie-J´s refit

    voodoochile, Jan 14, 2023 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    53
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    4,303
    voodoochile
    Apr 15, 2024 at 9:12 AM
  3. Dillusion

    19 Glasply I/O to Outboard

    Dillusion, Mar 18, 2024
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    13
    Views:
    475
    Dillusion
    Apr 8, 2024
  4. iago0504

    Boat CockPit Ergonomic

    iago0504, Mar 26, 2024
    Replies:
    7
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    407
    BlueBell
    Mar 29, 2024
  5. Ronnie1986

    Installing a access panel in to a fiberglass boat

    Ronnie1986, Mar 19, 2024
    Replies:
    8
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    389
    Ronnie1986
    Mar 27, 2024
  6. Aziz THRAYA

    Looking for a partner in Tunisia

    Aziz THRAYA, Mar 22, 2024
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    0
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    209
    Aziz THRAYA
    Mar 22, 2024
  7. groper

    60ft eX race yacht to cruiser conversion.

    groper, Sep 10, 2023 ... 2
    Replies:
    23
    Views:
    3,213
    groper
    Mar 13, 2024
  8. mariobrothers88

    Registering your boat

    mariobrothers88, Oct 3, 2022
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    1,785
    darrylrose
    Mar 6, 2024
  9. SecondChance248

    RIP Mr. Paul [PAR] Riccelli

    SecondChance248, May 31, 2018 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    72
    Views:
    15,453
    Ike
    Feb 26, 2024
  10. mariobrothers88

    Building a solar panel support structure with wood/fiberglass /epoxy

    mariobrothers88, May 24, 2021 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    36
    Views:
    4,984
    groper
    Feb 25, 2024
  11. Steve Quate

    Need educated, on DIY poly resin fairing putty

    Steve Quate, Feb 3, 2024
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    947
    Steve Quate
    Feb 9, 2024
  12. wayne nicol

    carbon mast manufacturer

    wayne nicol, Feb 6, 2024
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    498
    fastwave
    Feb 7, 2024
  13. John McCrary

    Rough rule of thumb for max lengthening of an aluminum hull?

    John McCrary, Jan 17, 2024 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    30
    Views:
    1,556
    gonzo
    Jan 21, 2024
  14. Brian Carig

    ISO 'Wide Beam Canal' Boat Builders in US.

    Brian Carig, Apr 16, 2021 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    46
    Views:
    6,360
    Hawk73ku
    Jan 16, 2024
  15. Freddy Tilder

    Beginners Noob questions materials etc

    Freddy Tilder, Jan 10, 2024 ... 2
    Replies:
    19
    Views:
    1,291
    gonzo
    Jan 16, 2024
  16. Ahmed22

    Establishing a boat factory in GCC

    Ahmed22, Jan 10, 2024
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    1,036
    Ahmed22
    Jan 14, 2024
  17. Sylvain Savoie

    A new design for a small boat that can be trailer good for the weekend camping

    Sylvain Savoie, Jan 4, 2024
    Replies:
    12
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    1,114
    rwatson
    Jan 11, 2024
  18. Wckoek

    Hull turning - engine & gantry crane

    Wckoek, Apr 3, 2018
    Replies:
    13
    Views:
    4,634
    Sea Monkey
    Jan 7, 2024
  19. James Wellington

    Still using balsa wood?

    James Wellington, Dec 28, 2023
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    879
    comfisherman
    Dec 30, 2023
  20. Mackrelman

    Bolger "Tern"

    Mackrelman, Dec 11, 2023
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    0
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    759
    Mackrelman
    Dec 11, 2023
  21. Elefterios

    How possible is it to build a stainless steel sailing boat?

    Elefterios, Dec 8, 2022 ... 2
    Replies:
    19
    Views:
    3,374
    Janker43
    Dec 9, 2023
  22. JSPR

    Sloop production

    JSPR, Jul 4, 2009
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    5,955
    Jan Richter
    Dec 5, 2023
  23. TSD Joshua

    Help - Rules and regulations for boat-building in Maldives

    TSD Joshua, Nov 24, 2023
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    1,447
    TSD Joshua
    Dec 1, 2023
  24. tsigmon

    Spira’s Hudson Skiff

    tsigmon, Nov 24, 2023
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    0
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    641
    tsigmon
    Nov 24, 2023
  25. Yevhen

    Molds for production

    Yevhen, Nov 23, 2023
    Replies:
    0
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    697
    Yevhen
    Nov 23, 2023
  26. Thule

    Looking for guidance - want to build a dinghy

    Thule, Apr 4, 2023 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    30
    Views:
    3,666
    missinginaction
    Nov 18, 2023
  27. jpazzz

    ferro cement methods at samson marine

    jpazzz, Nov 4, 2023
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    1,191
    jpazzz
    Nov 9, 2023
  28. KnotShore

    Protecting and Repairing a 56 year old Hartley Cruiser

    KnotShore, Oct 22, 2023 ... 2
    Replies:
    26
    Views:
    1,718
    KnotShore
    Nov 4, 2023
  29. kenfyoozed

    Macgregor 26D deck repair, what fiberglass to use?

    kenfyoozed, Oct 28, 2023
    Replies:
    13
    Views:
    826
    fallguy
    Oct 30, 2023
  30. Dre

    No Stringers in boat

    Dre, Sep 14, 2023
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    1,536
    Dre
    Sep 22, 2023
  31. MarkOHara

    The "Starved Cow" effect, how do you prevent it?

    MarkOHara, Aug 23, 2023
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    1,368
    waikikin
    Aug 27, 2023
  32. Jase5986

    Question about Pontoons

    Jase5986, Aug 6, 2023
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    994
    BlueBell
    Aug 10, 2023
  33. Dubbies

    New boater! New boat! Need help!

    Dubbies, Jul 29, 2023 ... 2
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    1,421
    BlueBell
    Jul 31, 2023
  34. Clyde

    Dry sand small areas question

    Clyde, Jul 27, 2023
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    855
    fallguy
    Jul 28, 2023
  35. DogCavalry

    Interesting things seen in a boatyard

    DogCavalry, Jun 6, 2021 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    44
    Views:
    5,968
    DogCavalry
    Jul 17, 2023
  36. wrench

    What is this and should I make something out of it?

    wrench, Jul 12, 2023
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    1,373
    wrench
    Jul 16, 2023
  37. Hojo

    Redoing a 79 mako, epoxy or ester

    Hojo, Jul 16, 2022 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    56
    Views:
    5,491
    Hojo
    Jul 8, 2023
  38. crankit

    Raising Cabin Height on this Bertram

    crankit, Jun 30, 2023
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    1,337
    kapnD
    Jul 1, 2023
  39. Jakob

    Replacing Floating Home Hulls without removing from water

    Jakob, Apr 8, 2023 ... 2
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    2,564
    gonzo
    Jun 27, 2023
  40. Pnyboyk17

    Stringer layout plan

    Pnyboyk17, Jun 25, 2023
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    847
    Pnyboyk17
    Jun 25, 2023
  41. Briank2

    Adding spray rails

    Briank2, Jun 20, 2023
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    1,113
    fallguy
    Jun 21, 2023
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