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Old 06-08-2010, 04:35 PM
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How can i build a catamaran mould

hello all

Im looking for a fast way to build a catamaran hull
actually am bulding a small houseboat but and im lookin for a step by step tutorial but i havent found one ... and how would i know if it is hard enough to carry the wieght over it ?
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Old 06-08-2010, 05:34 PM
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...I do not know how big a small house boat is, but I do know you can make vey good and durable pontoons from PVC plactic storm water pipes, capped to suit.

They are the cheapest tubes that I know of.
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Old 06-09-2010, 11:55 AM
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its about 30 feet
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Old 06-09-2010, 04:47 PM
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...well yes, the 300mm storm pipes may do the job, work out the displacement (weight of the materials ) and you can easily see if the tubes have enough bouyancy to do the job. Bigger ones are available of course.
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Build one hull and double your effort.
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