I bought a 14" cubby cabin river boat and found some rot in the transom. Transom was constructed of three layers of ply (1/2" ply + Grp + 1/4"...
Thanx PAR I just thought it might be a usable alternative to marine ply, seeing I only need less than a SQ foot to do a small repair on my...
A stupid question maybe, but one I have to ask. Can scrap layers of fibreglass (eg. pieces of deck, hull, etc) be used to lay-up into a sheet...
Availability of Moulds Are any of the MC-B420 moulds available? Can you send reply and costs to gvanloggerenberg@sars.gov.za.
Thanx for the reply's. I hope the pic of the mould are attached. It seems a bit dirty, but I will first check it out to see if it is usable....
Well, it seems my post was not clear enough. I am trying to do some costing to check if it is worthwhile to buy the mould. I need info on the...
After much thought I have decided to get a boat, actually building my own. I can obtain a new mould for 5.5m (18ft) river boat , but I need...
Their planning to build a windfarm here to generate electricity so maybee we will have more nice fishing days. Have a gander at Super Cat's...
Hi Fanie Were trying to get rid of the wind here, can i send you a couple of truck loads to get you started?
Hi Fanie First get the design you like and then worry about motors. The hull design would be the factor that influence your decision iro the...
Hi Fanie Try this site, the designs look outdated, but gives you an idea of where you want to go. http://www.hartley-boats.com/
Hi Fanie Stay with your idea. An alternative will be a trimaran. It will give you the benefit of "breaking it up" for trailering and...
If discussing trailer design you have to ignore the regulations and laws as they vary from country to country. Over 50 countries with each having...
Don't know of any one, but try Richards bay or Durban yacht clubs. You'll find someone willing there. Our local yacht club is on the web:...
Having a thread on trailer design relating to boats might be of interest. Leave all the regulations and laws aside as every country have there own...
Fanie I do suggest you look for a spin on a sailing boat so you can see what its about. Sailing requires a lot of skill and knowledge so you...
It depends where you wish to go. Allour major ports have yacht clubs so you might start with them. Google a bit and you will likely find them on...
Hi Fanie You'll definitely have to go for a spin. Sailing is definitely not the same as turning a key to start an outboard. I go out...
Hi Fanie Whe're you from? I'm in PE. Points to ponder about if you go for sail: 1) Where do you want to go fish? 2) Sailboats have...
By adding or removing something from the hull does not make it a new design. Common law dictates that if a certain brand / trademark / patent is...
