replace a superstructure?

[Houston.Sail]

Hey all,

Just curious about an idea I have. While thinking about the boat I'd really like, how feasible would it be to build the shell of the size boat I want and really change up the superstructure of it?

I'm thinking BR plans and I'd like to have the center cockpit of a boat that looks more like an Oyster style layout from bow to stern. My worst nightmare of this boat is something that looks like a home-built boat and I really like the sleek decks of the high-end boats. Otherwise, I can't find a boat I want to build.

I would think if I get the superstructure (that I want) to look proportional to the rest of the boat, and it's not completely different from the original superstructure and just as strong, it shouldn't effect the boat. Would anyone recommend that?

I see quite a number of builder added features to these home built boats. Anything wrong with my thinking?

[lazeyjack]

Hey all,

Just curious about an idea I have. While thinking about the boat I'd really like, how feasible would it be to build the shell of the size boat I want and really change up the superstructure of it?

I'm thinking BR plans and I'd like to have the center cockpit of a boat that looks more like an Oyster style layout from bow to stern. My worst nightmare of this boat is something that looks like a home-built boat and I really like the sleek decks of the high-end boats. Otherwise, I can't find a boat I want to build.

I would think if I get the superstructure (that I want) to look proportional to the rest of the boat, and it's not completely different from the original superstructure and just as strong, it shouldn't effect the boat. Would anyone recommend that?

I see quite a number of builder added features to these home built boats. Anything wrong with my thinking?
No good thinking, but why not get a beautiful looking boat with a set of plans that looks like a high end boat
Can I say this
It is just as easy to build a beautiful boat as it is to build a bad looking boat, and believe it or not it costs no more, oh sure what you put in em, and on em does, but looks cost nothing, like some woman:))
If you PM me I will recommend a few designers, who are good to work with
and wait here some may pick up on this post

[MikeJohns]

Houston
You can make whatever changes you like but it is best to go through the designer. Stock plans are always changeable for a fee from any designer. Just email them a sketch and ask for a quote. Then they will usually come up with a better looking alternative :)

Cheers