Dummies Guide To Boating Stuff!

[Vulkyn]

Well since I'm a *cough* noob, i thought i would share some of the links i ran across that helped me along the way.
Might help!
I will keep adding them as i go along ....

Some links where given by the good people in this great forum .... so thanks !!

Boat Terms & Glossary (Thanks to ancient kayaker)
http://www.sailinglinks.com/glossary.htm

Wood expert explorer! (Thanks to Apex)
http://www.thewoodexplorer.com/venee...eer_frame.html

If any one runs across information that is suited for beginners AKA noobs, please feel free to post it!

Translation for terms, wood names, etc. for any language (Very helpful if you want to know the terms in in your local language )
http://translation.babylon.com/

Glen-L's comprehensive glossary (Thanks to Troy 2000)
http://www.glen-l.com/resources/glossary.html

Please feel free to share any information that would help beginners !

[lewisboats]

There is a whole wealth of info here: http://www.storerboatplans.com/Faq/faqindex.html

And Here: http://bateau2.com/howto-index.php

I have read a few tips here I might take some issue with but for the most part...good stuff.

more good info on wood and some plastics. It is a commercial site but still useful. http://www.worldpanel.com/FAQ.htm Scroll down for the best info.

[Fanie]

Vulkyn, if you keep looking you will in time have a huge collection of valuable articles. The key is to research all aspects to boating. As you progress other things will begin to catch your interest and after that some more... the good news - and the bad news - is the list is almost endless

But it's great, interesting and learnfull, you can measure your head each night and make sure it doesn't swell too much from the stuff you pump in it

[Vulkyn]

lol !! Indeed !

Some useful info regarding fiberglass types!
http://www.glen-l.com/weblettr/weble...iberglass.html

[Alasgun]

"They" always told be to be patient and research completely any new idea or supply BEFORE purchasing or cutting holes in the boat etc. Sounded simple enough at the time and I recall those exortation's fondly looking back at how many things fell by the way side!
Mike

[Vulkyn]

Aye! Its never easy!

West system epoxy guide.
http://www.westsystem.com/ss/use-guides/

Very useful step by step instruction for applying epoxy.

[Vulkyn]

A very good introduction to terms and Design Characteristics
http://glen-l.com/desn-char.html

[mikedean]

Thanx all of you for dropping all helpful resources here. I have bookmark them to use them in future. Also looking forward to getting some more useful resources like above. Once again thank you for sharing.

[Vulkyn]

My head is swelling so i guess thats a good thing! (or it could be the bump i got from hitting my head yesterday.)

A very good link for boating safety!! (its very helpful to read prior to boat building as it might shine some light on important considerations!)

http://www.boatingbasicsonline.com/

[Vulkyn]

An interesting read about bilge pumps, their safety, fitting and more!
http://www.yachtsurvey.com/bilge_pumps.htm

[Vulkyn]

For beginners like myself, make sure you have a read through this post as well .... one's attitude is as important as his experience and knowledge (if not more important.)
New ideas, and new materials

[Vulkyn]

A brief guide to boat building methods... gives a nice overview

http://www.selway-fisher.com/boat_building_methods.htm

[Vulkyn]

An excellent simipified explanation to hull types and more, well worth a read ! Thx to Hoyet for the link !

http://www.boat-ed.com/sc/course/p1-2_hulltype.htm

[TeddyDiver]

In the future we can guide the newbies here

[Vulkyn]

well hope this is helpful to others! Imagine 2-3 Vulkyns running around driving every one crazy !!! Hopefully this thread minimizes this "worst case scenario"