I sourced my mast and boom from US Spars in Florida. I am sure you can find someone closer than them. Look in New Zealand or Australia. Same...
mc22, How much for the molds for the 15 flats? Can you send pictures of the molds? Sam
I have not built the 26, I am in the process of building a Didi Mini 21 and think the build is very straight forward. I used a cnc cut kit to...
Can you send pictures? Sam
Not sure but I heard you could just clean out the cracks and re weld it using suitable welding rod. That sounds cheaper than a complete re...
We are getting the keel cast in Floresville, TX. We use a fg skin to reduce the weight of the fin to allow few more pounds in the bulb and...
I would like to discuss what other composite builders are doing to minimize waste, recycle cut offs, etc. My current quest is to find out how...
I have a boat that I am restoring and need to take a look at underlying plywood skins. It was painted with Brightside and I need to get it off...
Tom, It has stayed on with no problems. It has taken one serious grounding that lasted 6 hours in the mild waves and hit a rock with only minor...
Tom, I looked and there are very few pictures of the lead bulb, http://www.thirdcoastcomposites.com/coppermine/thumbnails.php?album=8&page=7...
Tom, Go to http://www.thirdcoastcomposites.com/coppermine/index.php for project photo's. Sam
I was concerned with how much larger to make the pattern for the bulb to plan for the shrinkage. My designer offered finished dimensions and I...
I am looking for plastic press on / goop on protective nut and bolt end covers for the boat I am building. Can't seem to find any on the net....
After demolding the boat, we have an area in the bow that the gelcoat is to thin. Suggestions on the repair? Thanks in advance. Sam
Not a joke question. On the basis of building multiple boats I would like to know where my area's of cost are at so I can make sure all make a...
When I did the earlier pour I used water glass to coat the interior of the mold. I didn't have any problems, but I think I over heated the mold...
Is there anything special about a concrete mix for making a multi pour mold? I know to reinforce it with wire cloth and rebar. I know to...
Peter, No need to be sorry, I like your websites. Lots of good information. Very well written and presented. Thanks for the comments.
Thanks for the input. I'm an accountant by education and have been involved in my own business's for over 30 years. I started a boat building...
Does anyone out there have any advice on a 'chart of accounts' for a US production boat builder? I have started the business and now need to...