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Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:48 am

grahamC

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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Sat Jul 04, 2009 12:30 pm

yachts66

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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Sun May 13, 2012 9:17 pm

yachts66

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: Boomer Tug

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Fri Jan 13, 2012 8:59 am

grahamC

General inquiries and other postings.

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Tue May 15, 2012 12:31 pm

grahamC

Information and discussion about narrowboats and canal boats.

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Fri Mar 23, 2007 7:42 am

northwestmetal

Ideas regarding fire prevention, flotation, safety afloat, and safety while in harbor or at an anchorage.

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Mon Sep 05, 2011 6:56 pm

damorgan11g

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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Wed Apr 13, 2011 8:19 am

grahamC

Tips on setting up, framing, plating, edgework,welding sequence, etc.

Moderator: yachts66

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Sat Jan 21, 2012 3:12 am

yachts66

Ideas & problems with these systems.

Moderator: yachts66

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Tue Oct 12, 2010 1:51 pm

Brent Swain

Mechanical and hydraulic steering systems, rudders and related design issues.

Moderator: yachts66

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Tue Sep 20, 2011 7:02 pm

jsimpson

Advice on some options and construction methods.

Moderator: yachts66

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Mon Feb 20, 2012 5:30 pm

jsimpson

Advice on building tanks, and installing through hull standpipes.

Moderator: yachts66

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Sat Jan 21, 2012 7:41 pm

yachts66

Discussion of Welding Methods, Techniques and How-To Details of the Art of Welding.

Moderator: yachts66

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Mon Feb 27, 2012 8:58 pm

grahamC

Window and hatch construction and mounting.

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Thu Oct 13, 2011 12:39 pm

grahamC

Comments and questions about metal boat designs.

Moderator: yachts66

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Tue Dec 13, 2011 8:57 am

grahamC

Questions & answers about many aspects of hull design.

Moderator: yachts66

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Sun Dec 06, 2009 3:08 pm

jsimpson

Various good ideas and tips for the builder or re-builder.

Moderator: yachts66

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Thu Nov 11, 2010 2:34 pm

jsimpson

Marine Design & General CAD for Boat Design

Moderator: yachts66

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Tue Jul 03, 2007 5:20 am

Northcaptain

From 12 v. DC systems to shore power, including charging, inverters and isolation.

Moderator: grahamC

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Wed Nov 02, 2011 7:45 pm

Norm Facey

Problems with dissimilar metals, anodes, & various products.

Moderator: grahamC

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Thu Feb 09, 2012 12:01 pm

yachts66

Questions and advice about engines.

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Sun Jan 15, 2012 7:52 pm

jsimpson

Design and construction of mounting systems for engines and transmissions.

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Fri Jun 19, 2009 12:29 pm

willmarsh3

Driveline questions and answers.

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Sun Dec 18, 2011 9:13 pm

yachts66

Questions and advice on anchoring systems, windlass types & installation, & chainlockers.

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Fri Oct 29, 2010 7:50 pm

paulschweik

Selection, installation and use of communications equipment.

Moderator: grahamC

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Wed Oct 26, 2011 5:02 pm

Singleprop

Fittings for the deck and topsides, rails, stanchions, pulpits, bowsprits, etc.

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Mon Sep 27, 2010 9:51 am

grahamC

Installation of electronics and compasses on metal boats.

Moderator: grahamC

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Tue Oct 25, 2011 1:59 am

Singleprop

Ideas for heaters, stoves, waterheaters, air conditioning, heat pumps, fan systems.

Moderator: grahamC

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Mon Oct 31, 2011 3:11 am

Singleprop

Joinery, Soles, Bulkheads & Other Interior Work

Moderator: Boomer Tug

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Sat Nov 06, 2010 6:02 pm

Boomer Tug

Rigging the metal sailing vessel.

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Fri Mar 05, 2010 7:44 pm

jsimpson

Pros and cons of metal hull options.

Moderator: David Leplat

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Thu Apr 15, 2010 7:27 pm

grahamC

Pros and cons of different insulation methods.

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Sun Feb 19, 2012 3:34 pm

jsimpson

Questions & advice on paint systems.

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Tue Dec 27, 2011 9:58 am

grahamC

Fairing and filling on a metal hull.

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Wed Sep 15, 2010 3:36 am

Wynand

Can I? Should I? How to?

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Wed Jan 11, 2012 10:25 am

Chtucker

Questions and tips about undertaking refit or restoraton projects.

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Sun Sep 07, 2008 9:40 am

jparker

Where to find information and books.

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Fri Feb 05, 2010 12:28 pm

grahamC

Information about and suggestions for locating.

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Mon Dec 12, 2011 9:49 am

grahamC

Just about anything money-related, from sheets of steel to an entire boat.

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Tue Sep 20, 2011 5:45 am

damorgan11g

Sources for vessel plans and cutting patterns.

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Mon Jul 27, 2009 8:20 pm

yachts66

Questions, answers and issues concerning insurance on or for vessels, yards, marinas, etc.

Moderator: Arthur Campbell

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Mon Sep 20, 2010 9:02 am

Boomer Tug

General & specific advice on where to find things. Many Web links to sites of interest to boat builders & owners.

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Tue Aug 23, 2011 8:00 pm

yachts66

Building techniques and suggestions for skiffs and other small craft.

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Tue Aug 12, 2008 12:46 am

hakl

Design ideas and issues specific to smaller craft.

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Wed Nov 26, 2008 12:52 am

cahudson42

What do you need to know?

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Tue Dec 29, 2009 8:15 pm

hpeer

Equipment, tools and consumables.

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Sun Nov 09, 2008 4:43 am

hakl

Lifting, boat moving, etc.

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Mon Dec 09, 2002 12:02 am

Norm Facey

Equipment and supplies.

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Mon Jan 26, 2009 10:00 pm

Rollie

Other tools and equipment for building or repairs.

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Wed Feb 11, 2009 11:17 am

slowmoe

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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Mon Jan 30, 2012 12:56 am

gkorg

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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Sat Jun 18, 2011 9:01 am

grahamC

Anything that might go on a boat. Available to all registered users. Will purge at 90 day intervals.

Moderator: grahamC

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Fri Mar 16, 2012 12:34 pm

tyler

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