Dambo, not the waterstay stubs, on most 33's, the crossbeams have a stub that sticks out from the main cabin about the same distance as the side...
Dambo, the wing decks will not support the boat if they are built as usual, but the crossbeam stubs will. I am assuming your Buc is built with...
A little bow down on the floats does seem to help windward performance, but if you get them too deep, they lift too much and cause the main hull...
Fred, my float trunks/boards on my old 24 are vertical and just a little behind the forward cross beam, and the boat seemed to balance fine. I...
Fred, I think there have been several, including my old 24. It still has the trunks and the current owner has thought about trying them. I stopped...
Congrats Fred! What sails and how much wind? B
I like that one, it looks big enough to have some fun with, and still easy to handle . Nice boat! Lets hear it for larger volume hulls. Bruce
I like your yacht :) That looks like a good conversion! I was also an Aqua cat dealer, and I have a lot of respect for their simplicity. The 14...
King, I usually don't try to dis anyone building a boat, but I don't think you have a clue of what you are doing. I was a Hobie dealer and I have...
John, (or anyone else), I have an unfinished fiberglass hull and deck, 9' x 23', shaped much like that that is free to anyone that wants it in...
Fall, Thanks for posting that, that's info I can use. I had wondered if I would need glass on the bottom. I had expected to glass the top...
I like the half lap, and it is easy to do. Much easier than good scarfs. B
The Coosa board is the structure and core in one panel. In some uses they just paint it, but for my intended use I will need to join two or more...
I am curious too Skyak ;). I expect I will purchase enough to do my side decks (a couple of sheets of 1/2") and see how it goes. They are not...
Also an engineering question. Any thoughts on a proper butt joint between sheets. Since most of the strength is in the skins, should they be...
FWIW, The web site with technical data is "coosacomposites.com" I started this thread to try to better understand the differences and limitations...
Yes, it is always the water vapor! I have hatches in all of my multi floats, and even when the bilges are dry (not that often ;( ), moisture...
Fallguy, thanks for posting. I notice you do have quite a lot of experience with wood, which grade of Coosa are you comparing to wood ply? My...
A few points. "Coosa board", is now sold in thicknesses from 1/4" to 2", sheets up 4'x12' and in several different densities, the most popular...
Are any designs available that are using modern composite sheet materials instead of plywood? Here in the US, composites, like Coosa board or...
