OK I read it again. These gents want to build a big boat. They didn't mention anything about wanting to learn to sail or captain a boat. There may...
You might consider Roberto Barros, here in Brasil. http://www.yachtdesign.com.br/03_espanhol/news_espanhol.htm If I were building a project of...
I looked over your drawings again. Maybe you are trying to complicate things? If you were to weld two twenty foot containers side by side, slap a...
Well, of course it includes beer barrels ..... didn't you notice that he is from Michigan. I like the initial idea but am still not sold on the...
In my limited experience, in regard to containers, they are either 20' or 40'. You might consider building a plate steel barge and set the...
You might consider checking out the origamiboats site. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/origamiboats/ With that building method you would not need...
Since we are in the metal boat section, I would suggest flame sprayed aluminum. The United States Navy used the aluminum flame spray as a non skid...
I would like to share some experience that I have with flame spray. I have friend with a 36 foot steel sailboat that was built in Holland more...
The inside of my 39 foot sailboat has been blasted and flame sprayed with zinc. My preference is spray in foam. However, sheet foam should work...
For anyone that might have the same question about prop pitch and diameter you might find this site helpful. Nice thing is that you don't need to...
Sorry that I did not make the question clearer. My actual question is in the title. Based on the information I have presented I am asking for a...
I am putting together a 32' Multimar and now that the forum has helped me, or Windvang to be exact, with the keel I have another question. Came...
The lower section of the stem will hold 200 kilos of lead. I might be worth while to pore a 700 kilo bulb and fill the lower section with lead? I...
Unless I am missing something??? According to my calculations I should have increased the righting moment. I built a wooden model of the solid...
I am new here so have no idea what knowledge is available for wooden boats, masts, etc.? Not trying to chase you away or offend anyone. Just to...
The lead keel has the following dimensions. Stem is 80 x165 cm a 9 cm cord and tilts back at a 12 degree angle. I can't give you the exact naca...
I am building a keel for a new 32' Multimar sailboat. The boat is designed by Carabelli and manufactured here in Brazil. This same type boat is...
