Aluminum Raised Deck Cruiser

[dick stave]

I don't want to fan the flames of this one any more ,but indulge me. This thread was an exercise in exploring the concept of building an aluminum version of a classic raised deck cruiser which I have every intention of doing.
I am all for protecting proprietary work ,but, I do not see where any offence was committed. Openboater, I would not be discouraged about building an aluminum boat with plumb sides as that's about as simple as it gets (distortion is controlled by proper weld sequence). I buy and collect plans from designers I admire even if the probability of building that boat is slim (some people collect stamps...)I guess the burning question here is what is the genus of the concept. There is a lot of information available on the Internet.
Regards, dick stave.

[BOATMIK]

Originally Posted by dick stave

I am all for protecting proprietary work ,but, I do not see where any offence was committed.
Regards, dick stave.

I don't either - openboater has clarified his position that he is drawing ideas from LOTS of places. The only reason I was confused was that his initial post mentioned two of my designs and none from other designers - it sounded like it was a hybrid of my Venezia (Venice) riverboat and my dayboat launch.

My alarm bells rang ...

But he is drawing from a lot of other places as well and is doing some stuff to resolve the flat panel stiffness issues of lightweight alloy sheet.

Best wishes

Michael

[MarkC]

Plans for a steel raised-deck-cruiser are available from the Dutch designer K.P. Kornaat:

http://www.kornaatyachtdesign.com/

look under 'Bakdekkruisers' - dont let the language put you off - it is easy to translate in your head.

one 8.30 meters.

Hoofdafmetingen:
Model 830
Lengte over de stevens 8.30m
Lengte waterlijn 8.00m
Breedte op de spanten 2.75m
Diepgang 0.75m
Waterverplaatsing 4.00m3
Motorvermogen 20pk
Doorvaarthoogte 1.50/1.90m

and onther a bit bigger.

Many other steel dutch designs as well. I imagine that they could be easily adapted to ally if you wanted.