Hey guys... I am looking for a Marine Architect with....

[DoubleA727]

Hey guys, my name is Aaron and I am trying to start a boat company. I need a marine architect that has catamaran experience, planing hull experience, and is aluminum(Al) friendly.

I am looking for this person to design 3 boats for me, one planing cat hull and two v-hull boats. I have a Architect here in FL but he is not a fan of Al, which is a problem for me. I need someone who will embrace the Al. even if its just a rec for a company you have heard of, any leads will help!!


If you guys could help me at all i would really appreciate it! thanks so much!
Aaron

[Ad Hoc]

What is his objection to aluminium....personal, or lacking experience?

Im sure any NA down your way could provide you with your SOR.

[Alik]

Originally Posted by DoubleA727

If you guys could help me at all i would really appreciate it! thanks so much!
Aaron

Look at this
We are catamaran experts also with alu experience.

[keysdisease]

"one planing cat hull and two v-hull boats"

What sizes? I would choose two seperate NA's myself.

The Bay area has plenty of skilled craftsmen and a history of boatbuilding from Sarasota to Tarpon Springs. Lots of idle boat plants right now too, especially in Sarasota.

Steve

[DoubleA727]

Interesting, I never thought about two NAs for each project.

45-75' Planing Catamaran
26-38' v-hull center console
25-35' v-hull enclosed bow "launch" style boat

The guy I have now just doesn't like Al, so it's kind of a bummer because I'm so gungho for it.

Thanks for the help guys!!
Aaron

[eastcape]

I would be happy to assist you with your projects.

[DoubleA727]

that seriously cant be all - come on guys!!!

[brian eiland]

Here is a fellow who help Steve Dashew with a few of his alum projects
http://www.devilliersyachtdesign.co....shew83rsquofpb

I'm working with him representing his very fine 62' alum cruising cat design:
http://www.devilliersyachtdesign.co....loycruisingcat

He likes alum construction, and has a lot of knowledge about it.

[nukisen]

If interested?
You can have this!
http://www.boatdesign.net/gallery/sh...9/ppuser/32786
Though I am only hobby designer and want to build this one.
But my economy situation is not allowing develope it.

[Eric Sponberg]

Originally Posted by DoubleA727

that seriously cant be all - come on guys!!!

Hi Aaron,

I live over here in St. Augustine and may be able to help you. You can visit my website at: www.sponbergyachtdesign.com. Give me a call, I'd be happy to discuss your requirements with you further, and perhaps we can work together.

Eric