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Announcements and Other Odd Things |
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Announcements
Read before posting. Guidelines for posting and forum use, and information for new forum users. |
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Suggestions
A Suggestion Box for ideas about changes to the Forum, New Forum Topics or Re-Organizing Topics, or New Articles by Members. Moderator: grahamC |
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Show and Tell: Project Photos and Links |
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Member/user projects.
Post here with photos and discussion of current projects, and/or links to personal web pages with photos and descriptions, etc. Moderator: Boomer Tug |
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The Forum Lounge — General Chit-Chat |
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Open Forum
A relaxed -place to introduce yourself, stay and have a chat with other friendly folk and share boating or non-boating experiences. Please post technical topics or inquiries in appropriate categories elsewhere. Moderator: northwestmetal |
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Fri May 01, 2009 5:58 pm |
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Rants & Raves
Having a bad hair day? Tell the world about it! Got a pat on the back for someone? Do likewise. Moderator: northwestmetal |
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Sun Jun 07, 2009 6:41 pm |
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General Topics |
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General Information
General inquiries and other postings. |
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Wed Jul 01, 2009 4:21 pm |
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Narrowboats
Information and discussion about narrowboats and canal boats. |
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Fri Mar 23, 2007 7:42 am |
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Vessel Security
Ideas regarding fire prevention, flotation, safety afloat, and safety while in harbor or at an anchorage. |
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Mon Apr 20, 2009 2:53 pm |
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Cruisers' Corner |
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General Cruising Topics
A place for discussion and updates of topics and issues of interest to those fortunate enough to be out cruising the seas, or those planning/wishing to. Ask the forum admin to add more topics as needed. |
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Construction |
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Building Techniques
Tips on setting up, framing, plating, edgework,welding sequence, etc. Moderator: yachts66 |
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Tue Jan 20, 2009 5:05 pm |
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Exhaust, Cooling, Shafts, Engine Mounts
Ideas & problems with these systems. Moderator: yachts66 |
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Sat Jun 20, 2009 1:00 am |
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Steering & Rudders
Mechanical and hydraulic steering systems, rudders and related design issues. Moderator: yachts66 |
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Tue May 19, 2009 3:50 pm |
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Stern Tubes & Shaft Seals
Advice on some options and construction methods. Moderator: yachts66 |
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Sat Jan 31, 2009 5:31 pm |
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Tanks & Standpipes
Advice on building tanks, and installing through hull standpipes. Moderator: yachts66 |
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Sat Jun 06, 2009 3:56 pm |
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Welding Techniques
Discussion of Welding Methods, Techniques and How-To Details of the Art of Welding. Moderator: yachts66 |
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Wed Jul 01, 2009 5:05 pm |
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Design |
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Design Review
Comments and questions about metal boat designs. Moderator: yachts66 |
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Sat Jun 27, 2009 7:20 am |
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Hull Design Issues
Questions & answers about many aspects of hull design. Moderator: yachts66 |
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Sat Mar 21, 2009 9:59 am |
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Misc. Design & Outfit Ideas
Various good ideas and tips for the builder or re-builder. Moderator: yachts66 |
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Wed Mar 25, 2009 10:19 am |
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Software
Marine Design & General CAD for Boat Design Moderator: yachts66 |
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Tue Jul 03, 2007 5:20 am |
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Electrical Systems, Corrosion & Electrolysis |
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Marine Electrical Systems
From 12 v. DC systems to shore power, including charging, inverters and isolation. Moderator: Terry |
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Sun May 03, 2009 8:51 pm |
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Corrosion & Electrolysis
Problems with dissimilar metals, anodes, & various products. Moderator: Terry |
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Thu Jul 02, 2009 2:59 am |
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Engines, Transmissions, Shafts & Props |
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Engines
Questions and advice about engines. |
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Mon Dec 08, 2008 1:10 pm |
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Installation & Mounts
Design and construction of mounting systems for engines and transmissions. |
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Fri Jun 19, 2009 12:29 pm |
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Transmissions, Shafts & Props
Driveline questions and answers. |
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Sun May 03, 2009 3:44 am |
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Fitting Out |
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Anchoring
Questions and advice on anchoring systems, windlass types & installation, & chainlockers. |
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Tue Mar 10, 2009 9:07 pm |
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Communications Equipment
Selection, installation and use of communications equipment. Moderator: Terry |
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Tue Feb 24, 2009 4:52 pm |
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Deck & Topsides Fittings
Fittings for the deck and topsides, rails, stanchions, pulpits, bowsprits, etc. |
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Tue May 19, 2009 3:30 pm |
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Electronics & Compasses
Installation of electronics and compasses on metal boats. Moderator: Terry |
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Sun Feb 15, 2009 8:04 pm |
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Heating & Ventilation
Ideas for heaters, stoves, waterheaters. Moderator: Rog |
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Thu May 14, 2009 2:03 pm |
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Interior Finish
Joinery, Soles, Bulkheads & Other Interior Work Moderator: Boomer Tug |
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Wed Apr 08, 2009 6:59 pm |
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Rigging
Rigging the metal sailing vessel. |
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Tue Feb 10, 2009 9:52 am |
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Hull Material |
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Hull Material
Pros and cons of metal hull options. Moderator: David Leplat |
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Fri Jul 03, 2009 5:41 pm |
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Insulation |
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Insulation
Pros and cons of different insulation methods. Moderator: Rog |
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Tue May 26, 2009 8:37 pm |
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Paints, Coatings, Fairing and Filling |
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Paints & Coatings
Questions & advice on paint systems. Moderator: Rog |
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Fri Jul 03, 2009 5:48 pm |
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Fairing & Filling
Fairing and filling on a metal hull. |
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Refitting, Repairing or Restoring a Metal Boat |
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Repairs to a Metal Boat
Can I? Should I? How to? |
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Mon Dec 15, 2008 7:32 pm |
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Refitting & Restoration
Questions and tips about undertaking refit or restoraton projects. |
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Sun Sep 07, 2008 9:40 am |
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Resources |
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Books & Other Educational Resources
Where to find information and books. |
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Sun Oct 12, 2008 6:05 am |
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Builders, Yards and Surveyors
Information about and suggestions for locating. |
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Sat Aug 02, 2008 1:09 am |
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Costs, Prices and Finance
Just about anything money-related, from sheets of steel to an entire boat. |
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Fri Jul 11, 2008 12:27 pm |
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Designers, Plans & Patterns
Sources for vessel plans and cutting patterns. |
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Wed Mar 18, 2009 4:15 pm |
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Insurance
Questions, answers and issues concerning insurance on or for vessels, yards, marinas, etc. Moderator: Arthur Campbell |
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Tue Sep 23, 2008 10:56 am |
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Parts & Material Sources
General & specific advice on where to find things. Many Web links to sites of interest to boat builders & owners. |
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Thu Jun 11, 2009 9:36 am |
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Skiffs & Small Craft |
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Construction of the Small Craft
Building techniques and suggestions for skiffs and other small craft. |
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Tue Aug 12, 2008 12:46 am |
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Design Considerations
Design ideas and issues specific to smaller craft. |
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Wed Nov 26, 2008 12:52 am |
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Surveying a Metal Boat |
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Survey Issues & Answers
What do you need to know? |
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Wed Apr 01, 2009 3:28 pm |
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Tools & Equipment |
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Cutting Tools & Equipment
Equipment, tools and consumables. |
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Sun Nov 09, 2008 4:43 am |
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Material Handling
Lifting, boat moving, etc. |
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Mon Dec 09, 2002 12:02 am |
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Welding Equipment & Supplies
Equipment and supplies. |
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Mon Jan 26, 2009 10:00 pm |
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Misc. Tools & Equipment
Other tools and equipment for building or repairs. |
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Wed Feb 11, 2009 11:17 am |
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Classified Ads |
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Boats for Sale
Registered users can post free classified ads here. All ads are subject to approval by the forum moderator, and will be purged at 90 day intervals. Photos are encouraged, but keep them under 128 kb, please. Moderator: grahamC |
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Fri May 08, 2009 4:27 pm |
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Equipment for Sale
Misc. non-shipboard equipment for sale. Available to all registered users. Welders, trailers, tools, etc. go here. Will purge at 90 day intervals. Moderator: grahamC |
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Fri Dec 05, 2008 1:07 pm |
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Marine Gear for Sale
Anything that might go on a boat. Available to all registered users. Will purge at 90 day intervals. Moderator: grahamC |
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Sun Nov 16, 2008 2:53 pm |
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