My rudders go through some hand laid bushings out of epoxy and graphite mixed, that were wrapped around the pipe when the rudders were built. The...
my intention is to install a removeable water tight bulkhead, amidships,in each hull of a 36 catamaran. I would like to use some two inch thick...
hey guys, I am setting up a homebuilt cat for the first time. The plans call for a self tending jib, with a Schaefer track, two blocks on cars,...
Hey guys, in building my 36 day charter Kurt Hughes cat my next exercise is getting the rig tuned. The mast is up. It is supported by the...
Guys I have built a 36 Kurt Hughes, and just recently stepped the mast and ordered sails. Plans call for a triple block setup for the mainsheet,...
OK, I have developed a few patches of a rash or something on my legs, and I am trying to figure out what it is and what is causing it. Anyone have...
Guys, this question springs from the aluminum thread in metal boatbuilding. I am about to purchase two aluminum tubes, about 9.5 feet long for...
Hey guys, my plans call for bushing inserts in the chainplates and the rigging plate on the bow beam of my cat build. more about it here:...
Hey guys, I am at the stage of my catamaran build that I need to plan for the future installation of a head, sink , holding tank and disposal...
In most cases, epoxy resin is applied over cured foam. The bond strength is determined by the usual factors in the prepping of the substrate and...
What is the maximum useful angle of turn on a catamaran rudder? Where should the stop be set? And what about getting out of irons? More rudder for...
Hey guys I made another goof on my cat build. The aluminum tubes that connect the rudder quadrants to the steering track, are supposed to be...
Has anyone used Araldite 2015 in boat building apps? I Just read about constructing foils from aluminum and using this product to hold things...
Hi guys, I am shopping for a pair of long shaft outboards to go on the back of a new cat I am building. It needs to be remote shift. What do you...
I saw one of these today in the back of my HVAC man's truck. He swears by it... it is very light, and the treads are pretty wide and comfortable....
Amazon search turned up this hinge. I am looking for good salt water quality hinges for companionway hatches, and deck boxes. The price is...
Hey guys, Once again I humbly seek some input from others here that are far more experienced than I am. I have several questions, and would...
when fairing epoxy/ply hull for first time paint, and using phenolic microballons with aerosol and epoxy as fairing putty, should the putty be...
I am very sorry to have to post this kick in the stomach to all those who have been inspired by such individuals....
Hey guys, I am inching closer to the net building process in my build, and just wanted to revive the issue here. I have decided to go with the pvc...