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  1. gonzo replied to the thread What can I use for epoxy fairing/filling that can be sanded in <1 hour?.

    Before worrying about filler, maybe you should repair all the areas with bubbles and dry laminate. I think you could use a sprayable...

    Jun 30, 2025 at 7:13 PM

  2. gonzo replied to the thread What can I use for epoxy fairing/filling that can be sanded in <1 hour?.

    So, please don't. There are forums for GMC trucks.

    Jun 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM

  3. gonzo replied to the thread A Case for the small(er) Motorsailer.

    A motorsailor is a vessel that attains cruising speed under sail of power. That includes all the vessels sold nowadays as sailboat with...

    Jun 30, 2025 at 6:58 PM

  4. gonzo replied to the thread Updating a keel-hung rudder.

    Is there a problem you are addressing? If it work well before, I recommend not fixing what ain't broke.

    Jun 30, 2025 at 3:41 PM

  5. gonzo replied to the thread Best resource for learning to calculate scantlings.

    You are wrong. Read the OP's post. He is increasing all scantlings by a multiplier

    Jun 30, 2025 at 3:36 PM

  6. gonzo replied to the thread Best resource for learning to calculate scantlings.

    It does not scale up linearly. That would increase the volume and weight by 2.4. The stress of the parts would increase by the same...

    Jun 30, 2025 at 12:11 PM

  7. gonzo replied to the thread Best resource for learning to calculate scantlings.

    There are no books specifically on what you are asking. However, you can start with first principles of physics and engineering. To...

    Jun 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM

  8. gonzo replied to the thread Model from a study plan.

    In that case, learning boatbuilding and then building a boat is the hard way to do it. There are plenty of used boats that will suit...

    Jun 25, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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