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2. Boat building - Wikipedia

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   Aluminum and aluminum alloys are used both in sheet form for all-metal hulls or for isolated structural members. Many sailing spars are frequently made of aluminium after 1960. It is the lightest material for building large boats (being 15–20% lighter than polyester and 30% lighter than steel).

3. 47-foot Motor Lifeboat - Wikipedia

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   The boat's hull and superstructure are constructed entirely from 5456 marine grade aluminum. [3] Designed with a hard chined deep "V" planing hull, [8] the 47′ MLB exceeds its hull speed. The frame is composed of 17 vertical bulkhead frames, each of which is welded to the deck and hull, and five of which are watertight. [8]

4. Carvel (boat building) - Wikipedia

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   Carvel built or carvel planking is a method of boat building in which hull planks are laid edge to edge and fastened to a robust frame, thereby forming a smooth surface. Traditionally the planks are neither attached to, nor slotted into, each other, having only a caulking sealant between the planks to keep water out.

5. Frame (nautical) - Wikipedia

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   In wooden shipbuilding, each frame is composed of several sections, so that the grain of the wood can follow the curve of the frame. Starting from the keel, these are the floor (which crosses the keel and joins the frame to the keel), the first futtock , the second futtock , the top timber , and the rail stanchion . [ 1 ]

6. Bimini top - Wikipedia

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   The top provides rain protection only if the boat is stationary and there is no wind. It can also be personalized to fit different types of boats and can come in different colours. [ 1 ] Bimini tops may be made of materials such as stainless steel, polyester, acrylic, or acrylic coated with vinyl.

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