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Welcome Aboard
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Last post by Steve
Sun Mar 01, 2009 10:18 pm
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Suggestions and Ideas
Help make the MetalBoatbuilding.org Forum better by sharing your ideas and suggestions for improvement!
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Last post by sunbob
Wed Mar 28, 2012 6:55 am
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Logos for linking
Logos for creating links to MetalBoatbuilding.org are posted here.
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Last post by Steve
Tue Jan 27, 2009 8:04 pm
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Donate to Support MetalBoatbuilding.org!
Here is how to donate to support work at this site.
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Last post by Steve
Sun Mar 01, 2009 12:18 am
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Introductions and Chit Chat
New to the board? Introduce yourself here and meet some new friends. Share boating experiences and adventures. Whatever. Please post technical and "how to" topics elsewhere in the appropriate category.
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Last post by stuart hearn
Fri Apr 05, 2013 12:27 am
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Project Photos and Progress Reports
Updates and information about users' ongoing projects.
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Last post by nofacey
Mon May 20, 2013 3:39 am
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Out There
Boats and crews that are "out there" doing it! Words of wisdom and encouragement.
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Last post by nofacey
Sun Apr 28, 2013 10:36 pm
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Rants and Raves
Something got your goat? Bad hair day? Tell the world about it! No politics, though, please.
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Last post by stuart hearn
Wed May 02, 2012 7:45 am
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Sail
Sail Boat Designs; Large and Small
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Last post by nofacey
Sun May 19, 2013 3:30 pm
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Power Boats
Discussion of Engine Powered Designs
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Last post by jsimpson
Sun Feb 17, 2013 5:43 pm
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Metal Boat Designers
Discussion of Metal Boat Designers
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Last post by BrianR
Tue May 14, 2013 10:02 pm
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Laying Down the Lines: Lofting
Getting started.
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Last post by tazmann
Mon Apr 18, 2011 4:25 pm
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Scantlings
What Metal of What Size for Each Part of the Metal Boat
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Last post by Mark Cat
Sun Jun 26, 2011 8:30 pm
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Cutting Metal
CNC, Gas Torch, Plasma, Saws and Grinders: Shaping Parts of the Hull
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Last post by BrianR
Thu Feb 14, 2013 2:39 am
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Setting Up: Framing the Metal Hull
Strong Backs, Keels, Frames, and Longitudinals
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Last post by nofacey
Fri Apr 27, 2012 10:18 pm
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Plating the Metal Hull
Forming, Handling and Applying the Hull Panels
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Last post by stuart hearn
Sun Apr 01, 2012 8:13 pm
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Sea Chests, Through Hulls and Plumbing
Holes in the Hull and Piping to Connect them.
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Last post by stuart hearn
Sun Jan 13, 2013 10:00 pm
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Windows, Companion Ways, Hatches and Dorades
Openings in the Hull Above the Waterline
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Last post by Conall
Sat Dec 31, 2011 1:47 am
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Origami Boats
Building a Metal Hull Without Frames
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Last post by pauls
Thu Apr 07, 2011 12:21 am
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Bow and Stern Thrusters
Design and installation of thrusters.
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Last post by Northcaptain
Thu Mar 07, 2013 4:56 pm
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Topsides Finishing
Everything on deck.
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Last post by Conall
Sat Jul 14, 2012 9:44 am
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Keels and Ballast
A bottom-up view.
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Last post by 2dasea
Sun Jun 24, 2012 5:11 am
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Tankage
Water and fuel tanks and others
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Last post by Conall
Tue Sep 04, 2012 10:43 am
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Welding Machines
Stick, wire, TIG power sources & torches, guns and stingers.
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Last post by argononomous
Sun Apr 14, 2013 8:41 am
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Arc Welding
Stick welding rod selection and techniques for use.
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Last post by ray.thackeray@gmail.com
Sat Dec 10, 2011 10:06 pm
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MIG Welding
Welding methods with MIG: wires, gases, and techniques.
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Last post by argononomous
Wed Apr 03, 2013 8:34 am
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TIG Welding
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Last post by argononomous
Sun Apr 14, 2013 8:36 am
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Gear and Equipment
Helmets, tools and equipment.
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Last post by nofacey
Thu May 10, 2012 4:38 am
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Engines and Marine Gears
Gasoline Engines, Diesel Engines and Marine Reduction Reverse Gear
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Last post by svloki
Sun Apr 28, 2013 11:56 am
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Exhaust Systems
Wet or Dry, Getting the Exhaust Overboard.
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Last post by svloki
Fri Dec 23, 2011 7:51 am
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Rudders and Steering Gear
Rudders, Pintle Bearings, Stern Bearings, Quadrant and Steering Controls
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Last post by nofacey
Mon Apr 15, 2013 3:57 am
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Hybrid Drive Systems
Energy Combination Drives; Reports, News and Updates
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Last post by ray.thackeray@gmail.com
Tue Nov 22, 2011 2:26 pm
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Cooling Systems
Systems, techniques and equipment for engine cooling.
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Last post by ray.thackeray@gmail.com
Sat Apr 16, 2011 12:17 am
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Propellers
Style, size, installation, repair, etc.
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Last post by svloki
Mon May 28, 2012 3:27 am
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Struts, Bearings and Shafts
Supporting what drives the boat.
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Last post by Singlepro
Sun Aug 12, 2012 5:27 am
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Shore Power Systems
AC Electrical Systems Used in the Harbor
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Last post by BrianR
Sun Apr 28, 2013 8:29 pm
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DC Power
Alternators, Batteries and DC Distribution
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Last post by BrianR
Tue Apr 30, 2013 2:22 pm
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Galvanic Protection
Anodes, Wiring, Bonding and Grounding
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Last post by Singlepro
Thu Dec 06, 2012 1:33 pm
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Insulating the Hull
Spraying Foam, Sheet Insulation, Insulating Paints and Installation
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Last post by idlerboat
Sat Jul 14, 2012 12:36 pm
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Joinery
Cabin Sole, Cabinets, Bulkheads, and Woodwork
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Last post by nofacey
Thu Mar 22, 2012 12:44 am
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Air Conditioning
Climate control systems to keep the boat cool and comfy.
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Last post by Conall
Fri Jan 30, 2009 12:55 pm
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Heating
Heating systems.
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Last post by BrianR
Tue Apr 09, 2013 12:50 am
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Ventilation and Air Flow
Moving air through the interior.
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Last post by Conall
Sat Nov 19, 2011 12:02 pm
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Replating the Hull
Repairing or replacing hull sections.
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Last post by ausnp84
Tue Jan 11, 2011 8:47 am
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Collision Damage
Dealing with the aftermath of a bad day at sea.
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Last post by Conall
Fri Nov 16, 2012 11:53 am
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Cutting and Welding
Safety concerns while working with metal.
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Last post by BrianR
Fri Nov 05, 2010 2:03 am
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Prepping and Painting
Sandblasting, preparing surfaces and applying coatings require careful attention to procedure and detail to be safely done.
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Last post by Jerry Levy
Thu Oct 08, 2009 3:43 pm
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Boats for Sale
Post a topic here if you have a boat for sale. Be sure to include a photo or two. Will be purged at 90 day intervals. but feel free to re-post.
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Last post by outrageous
Tue Apr 16, 2013 12:25 pm
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Marine Gear for Sale
Anything that might go on or around a boat!
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Last post by nofacey
Fri Apr 19, 2013 1:42 am
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Equipment and Supplies for Sale
Non-shipboard equipment and stuff. Anything that might be useful to those endeavoring to build or maintain a metal boat. Welders, trailers, what-have-you.
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Crew Wanted
Need crew? Or a sailing partner? Or looking for passage? Check in here.
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Marine Services
Have a service to offer? Post a brief note here.
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Property for Sale
Don't know what this has to do with metal boats, but what the heck, might be interesting.
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