On launching my 12m, Yacht 7 years ago I had spent $50,000 AUS. At the same time a French production yacht was launched. $400,000. My Web site...
I will stick to my steel sandwich method,with fibgreglass on the outside " no electrolisis " timber/ carpert" interior, warm and cosy, zero...
I think the big steel cat was designed by the builder. He wrote a book about his adventures. Wnston Boord the steel merchant in Warragul was his...
I built my 12m yacht, launched 6 years ago for $50,000 Australian. Saved 3000 hrs labour, on a similar size steel yacht. I would not build a boat...
My method of construction allows a person on a budget to achieve ones dreams. Cheers from down under. Peter Bourne. www.bourneboats.com.au
Beachable Cataraman There was a huge Steel Cat built some years ago in Australia that circumnavigated Aus. Because of his trouble with slipping...
I have recently designed for myself a 24 feetx 8 feet, multichine trailer salor useing my method of construction. You may be interested in looking...
Consider building uses my method of construction I have developed over 30 years. The interior is built first inside a steel skeleton. I saved 3000...
Using my method of construction you will achieve comfort in those extreme tempretures, without the need for opening and closing sections. Cheers,...
If I can help, I would be glad to. Cheers Peter, Bourne Boats.
Hi Kengrome, The web site is an overview. The interior is attatched to the steel with bolts ,screws, nails, whichever is appropriate. Cheers
The prototype was an 8 metre double ender. She had total strength in the mesh skeleton,mesh bulkheads,interior fitout, and foam.Savings can be...
New Thread As recommended by Mike Johns please find new thread for discussion of the Bourne Method of Boat Building at,...
For those looking for a cost effective method of building a very reliable, (proven over 30 years) method of boat design it is well worth...
The moisture content of the wood, in the contact area between the steel and the wood will always create a problem wheather internally or...
I have developed a steel sandwich method of construction that would compete with the weight of aluminium. The method is for multichine shapes...
You may wish to consider my method of construction. www.bourneboats.com.au If you type it in the address bar at the top it will come up, Iam not...