Noticias

How Long Do 3D-Printed Boat Parts Last? Saltwater, Sun and Vibration

What actually wears out 3D-printed parts on a boat — salt, UV and vibration — how long each material realistically lasts, and a simple inspect-and-reprint routine.

Tidy Boat Wiring: 3D-Printed Cable Clips, Combs and Gland Covers

How to tame the wiring chaos behind your boat's panels and along the deck with 3D-printed cable clips, combs, loom mounts and gland covers — including material picks and drill-free mounting options.

Drill-Free Mounting: Attach 3D-Printed Parts Without Holes in Your Boat

How to mount 3D-printed accessories on board without drilling: VHB tape, structural adhesives, clamp-on and rail-mount designs that leave your gelcoat intact.

Heat-Set Inserts and Marine Hardware: Bolting 3D Prints to Your Boat

How to attach 3D-printed parts to your boat so they stay attached: heat-set inserts, stainless hardware, backing plates and the mistakes that crack prints.

Print Orientation and Strength: Boat Parts That Don't Snap

How layer orientation, wall count and infill determine the real-world strength of 3D-printed boat parts — and how to orient hooks, brackets and fittings so they don't fail along a layer line.

3D-Printed Galley Organizers: Keep the Boat Kitchen Tidy Under Way

Practical 3D-printed racks, holders and organizers that keep your boat's galley tidy and quiet while under way.

Winterizing: 3D-Printed Caps and Plugs to Seal Your Boat

A practical guide to closing off every opening on your boat for the off-season using 3D-printed caps, plugs and covers — what to seal, what to measure, and which materials survive a winter outdoors.

Parametric vs Modelling Your Own: Why Sized-to-Fit Files Win

Modelling a boat part from scratch takes hours and rarely fits first time. Here is why parametric, sized-to-fit files are faster, more accurate and easier to iterate.

A Weekend Project: Print a Full Set of Boat Plumbing Fittings

Spend a weekend printing a matched kit of boat plumbing fittings — adapters, elbows, barbs and caps — sized to fit your hoses and threads.

Caulk Like a Pro With a 3D-Printed Extendable Nozzle

Sealant guns come with stubby nozzles that can't reach into lockers, bilges or under fittings. A printed extendable, bendable nozzle fixes that in an afternoon.