Branson Coaster kit

[bcervelo]

Im Thinking of purchasing one of these kits does anyone have any coments about these kits or advice.
Im planning to use the vessel for coastal cruising and liveaboard.

[John Deary]

what would you like to know about these kits ?
I have made 2 now
a 49 footer and a special 56 footer coaster which were built for my self and family .
full construction photos avaible

[dimitarp]

John can you post some picture?

[John Deary]

5406

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5410

[bcervelo]

What are the kits like, how much extra steel do u have to buy that doesnt come with the kit.

[John Deary]

You will need about £2500/3000 extra steel all available at local stock holders only thing hard to find was heavey walled tube for bow thruster

The kit its self is very well cut
But it is not a home based operation ??
You will need pro help and decent lifting equip pref overhead crain

[bcervelo]

That doesnt sound to bad i thought it may be more, yes i realise its not a home job, anyway i wouldnt fit in my garden, im a marine fitter by trade so fitout would'nt be a problem but like u said will neeed pro help with shell.
I take it u a have built yours yourself?
Im thinking about this as a residential option what is the accomidation like and do u think its suitable?
?

[John Deary]

i have built two now , both with the help of local ship builder
it cost £30k for the fabrication / assembley
iv put a new perkins 135 stright six and all the bits
just laurnched her today
would def make good livaboard
does need some atlerations on the tanks and bilges so they can be linked
any more help contact me direct on my email

[alanrockwood]

Is this a good boat for canal cruising in France?