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Announcements Read before posting. Guidelines for posting and forum use, and information for new forum users. |
5 | 5 | Sun Oct 21, 2007 1:27 pm steveh  |
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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 steveh |
5 | 44 | Sun Sep 14, 2008 2:33 am hakl |
| Metal Boat Quarterly | ||||
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MBQ Announcements General information about the MBQ and Information about accessing and downloading the MBQ. |
2 | 2 | Mon Mar 13, 2006 3:12 pm steveh |
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Current Issues Current issues of the MBQ are available for download here. |
4 | 4 | Wed Jul 23, 2008 12:13 pm steveh |
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Sample Issue A sample issue of the Metal Boat Quarterly is available here. |
1 | 1 | Thu Apr 19, 2007 12:25 pm steveh |
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Talk to the Editor This is the place to post notes or comments for the editor, article suggestions, and to upload article drafts, photos etc. Moderator Hollingsworth |
5 | 15 | Fri Jun 13, 2008 6:50 am Hollingsworth |
| 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 idlerboat |
82 | 472 | Tue Nov 18, 2008 11:22 am Northcaptain |
| 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 wiganprofiling |
60 | 282 | Tue Nov 18, 2008 10:31 pm Terry |
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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 wiganprofiling |
11 | 53 | Fri Nov 07, 2008 5:56 pm idlerboat |
| General Topics | ||||
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General Information General inquiries and other postings. Moderator idlerboat |
87 | 441 | Mon Nov 10, 2008 5:26 am ovenden |
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Narrowboats Information and discussion about narrowboats and canal boats. |
3 | 25 | Fri Mar 23, 2007 8:42 am wiganprofiling |
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Vessel Security Ideas regarding fire prevention, flotation, safety afloat, and safety while in harbor or at an anchorage. |
21 | 170 | Thu Jun 26, 2008 1:57 pm Brent Swain |
| 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. Moderator rlarreau |
14 | 45 | Sat May 03, 2008 2:05 pm Rollie |
| Construction | ||||
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Building Techniques Tips on setting up, framing, plating, edgework,welding sequence, etc. |
103 | 1000 | Mon Sep 08, 2008 7:44 pm Norm Facey |
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Exhaust, Cooling, Shafts, Engine Mounts Ideas & problems with these systems. |
59 | 485 | Tue Nov 18, 2008 9:08 am J. Simpson |
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Steering & Rudders Mechanical and hydraulic steering systems, rudders and related design issues. |
43 | 410 | Sat Sep 13, 2008 9:42 am Kevin Morin |
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Stern Tubes & Shaft Seals Advice on some options and construction methods. |
35 | 273 | Thu Aug 07, 2008 1:39 am idlerboat |
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Tanks & Standpipes Advice on building tanks, and installing through hull standpipes. |
64 | 484 | Fri Nov 14, 2008 7:56 pm Kevin Morin |
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Welding Techniques Discussion of Welding Methods, Techniques and How-To Details of the Art of Welding. |
5 | 35 | Sat Aug 30, 2008 6:34 pm Northcaptain |
| Design | ||||
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Design Review Comments and questions about metal boat designs. |
94 | 680 | Thu Oct 23, 2008 11:56 am Kevin Morin |
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Hull Design Issues Questions & answers about many aspects of hull design. |
47 | 369 | Fri Nov 21, 2008 1:15 am idlerboat |
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Misc. Design & Outfit Ideas Various good ideas and tips for the builder or re-builder. |
74 | 590 | Sun Sep 21, 2008 3:14 am Dr_Lynstang |
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Software Marine Design & General CAD for Boat Design |
8 | 59 | Mon Mar 03, 2008 7:20 pm Kevin Morin |
| 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 |
64 | 426 | Mon Nov 10, 2008 5:12 am colinstone |
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Corrosion & Electrolysis Problems with dissimilar metals, anodes, & various products. Moderator Terry |
81 | 450 | Fri Oct 17, 2008 10:10 pm svloki |
| Engines, Transmissions, Shafts & Props | ||||
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Engines Questions and advice about engines. |
84 | 456 | Wed Nov 05, 2008 5:18 am colinstone |
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Installation & Mounts Design and construction of mounting systems for engines and transmissions. |
5 | 46 | Wed Sep 24, 2008 8:39 pm Norm Facey |
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Transmissions, Shafts & Props Driveline questions and answers. |
16 | 93 | Fri Aug 01, 2008 10:37 pm Kevin Morin |
| Fitting Out | ||||
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Anchoring Questions and advice on anchoring systems, windlass types & installation, & chainlockers. |
21 | 119 | Sun Oct 05, 2008 12:20 am Norm Facey |
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Communications Equipment Selection, installation and use of communications equipment. Moderator Terry |
2 | 3 | Tue Jul 24, 2007 4:15 pm Sailandoar |
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Deck & Topsides Fittings Fittings for the deck and topsides, rails, stanchions, pulpits, bowsprits, etc. |
22 | 122 | Sat Sep 20, 2008 7:25 pm Norm Facey |
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Electronics & Compasses Installation of electronics and compasses on metal boats. Moderator Terry |
32 | 167 | Wed Jul 30, 2008 2:55 pm greglex |
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Heating & Ventilation Ideas for heaters, stoves, waterheaters. Moderator Rog |
22 | 176 | Mon Nov 10, 2008 3:55 pm paulschweik |
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Interior Finish Joinery, Soles, Bulkheads & Other Interior Work |
8 | 42 | Wed Apr 16, 2008 5:24 pm Brent Swain |
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Rigging Rigging the metal sailing vessel. |
28 | 181 | Mon Nov 17, 2008 1:28 am Rollie |
| Hull Material | ||||
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Hull Material Pros and cons of metal hull options. Moderator David Leplat |
55 | 418 | Sat Nov 08, 2008 6:35 pm Bob2 |
| Insulation | ||||
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Insulation Pros and cons of different insulation methods. Moderator Rog |
44 | 371 | Wed Sep 24, 2008 2:16 pm q240z |
| Paints, Coatings, Fairing and Filling | ||||
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Paints & Coatings Questions & advice on paint systems. Moderator Rog |
157 | 908 | Fri Nov 21, 2008 1:12 am idlerboat |
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Fairing & Filling Fairing and filling on a metal hull. |
6 | 32 | Fri Feb 09, 2007 3:24 pm Brent Swain |
| Refitting, Repairing or Restoring a Metal Boat | ||||
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Repairs to a Metal Boat Can I? Should I? How to? |
31 | 135 | Wed Nov 05, 2008 10:51 am yachtwork |
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Refitting & Restoration Questions and tips about undertaking refit or restoraton projects. |
23 | 87 | Sun Sep 07, 2008 12:43 pm Kevin Morin |
| Resources | ||||
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Books & Other Educational Resources Where to find information and books. |
12 | 40 | Sun Oct 12, 2008 7:05 am cahudson42 |
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Builders, Yards and Surveyors Information about and suggestions for locating. |
15 | 52 | Sat Aug 02, 2008 2:09 am rhudson |
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Costs, Prices and Finance Just about anything money-related, from sheets of steel to an entire boat. |
8 | 123 | Fri Jul 11, 2008 1:27 pm Tampa_Rob |
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Designers, Plans & Patterns Sources for vessel plans and cutting patterns. |
6 | 11 | Thu Apr 24, 2008 5:56 am schoobie |
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Insurance Questions, answers and issues concerning insurance on or for vessels, yards, marinas, etc. Moderator Arthur Campbell |
7 | 63 | Tue Sep 23, 2008 11:56 am Arthur Campbell |
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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. |
44 | 174 | Mon Aug 11, 2008 3:38 pm Kevin Morin |
| Skiffs & Small Craft | ||||
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Construction of the Small Craft Building techniques and suggestions for skiffs and other small craft. Moderator Kevin Morin |
13 | 133 | Tue Aug 12, 2008 1:46 am hakl |
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Design Considerations Design ideas and issues specific to smaller craft. Moderator Kevin Morin |
12 | 95 | Tue Oct 28, 2008 12:17 pm Kevin Morin |
| Surveying a Metal Boat | ||||
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Survey Issues & Answers What do you need to know? |
12 | 52 | Fri Sep 26, 2008 4:25 pm Brent Swain |
| Tools & Equipment | ||||
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Cutting Tools & Equipment Equipment, tools and consumables. |
7 | 43 | Sun Nov 09, 2008 5:43 am hakl |
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Material Handling Lifting, boat moving, etc. |
1 | 9 | Mon Dec 09, 2002 1:02 am Norm Facey |
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Welding Equipment & Supplies Equipment and supplies. Moderator Kevin Morin |
99 | 700 | Sat Nov 08, 2008 8:06 pm Kevin Morin |
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Misc. Tools & Equipment Other tools and equipment for building or repairs. |
11 | 60 | Sun Oct 26, 2008 5:17 pm idlerboat |
| 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 steveh |
19 | 45 | Sun Nov 16, 2008 2:21 pm peauren |
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Commercial Members' Ads & Postings Commercial Members of MBS can post free ads or information about their product or service, subject to approval by the moderator. Photos and website links may also be included. Please keep it to one page. Not purged, so please keep it current. Moderator steveh |
1 | 1 | Sat Jun 07, 2008 9:26 pm schoobie |
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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 steveh |
3 | 3 | Thu Nov 13, 2008 8:56 am lorcarossman |
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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 steveh |
15 | 29 | Sun Nov 16, 2008 3:53 pm ribbony |
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