Thanks Groper, my priority in this build goes in this order: 1. Quality 2. Time 3. Cost I am happy to sacrifice some $ to speed up the whole...
I saw the Wasabi build log. It was the first time I saw a female mould built in this fashion and gave me the idea. It was about a 40 footer...
Try this one... it was the first boat built like this. If you want more information, google "araldite mini transat". its a 6.5m ocean going yacht,...
Why not use the same concept for carbon prepreg? I assume it would only have high end use (thinking military) but if you could pop a fleet of...
Not stitch and glue, but damn close to it. This may interest you. Its in french but the pics tell the story:...
Cement is strong in compression, its why they make buildings out of it. Pull on a piece of cement and it comes apart. Not great in tension. Steel...
I want to build a fast racing yacht, and thought building to the GP26 rule would be a good idea. Its about the size my budget allows for and is a...
Can I suggest that an easier boat to build will have the following characteristics: - Outboard engine, saves having to line up shafts, stuffing...
Working full time I don't have enough money to buy, build or own a 50 footer. I think the other comments were really useful. Build something you...
Yes, the "principals of Naval Architecture" books are quite wordy. This is not part of that series, but an independent book on yacht and boat...
Thanks HakimKlunker. I found being honest is the best approach. I totally agree that it's a lost art, and 50 years ago I would have been...
I appreciate that you don't want to use software, but the software was created for a reason. Drawing a lines plan by hand takes time. It is...
download the demo of maxsurf from here http://www.formsys.com/maxsurf/msdownloads/demo or other ship design programs. I think theres one called...
Mike and Jeff, Thanks for the replies. It's pretty interesting how they did it! Beginner, I think its worth saying a few things, 1: Surveys...
Correct me if i'm wrong, but my understanding was that the James Craig had a cement coating so that she was seaworthy to go from Tasmania to...
If you want to get the chine in the water, flatten the V in the bottom of the hull. You will notice the other designs suggested are all flat...
Always think about the budget: If you want to OWN a boat, the cheapest and fastest way is to go and buy one... If you want to BUILD a boat, it...
These skiffs regularly see three grown men hanging on the board to right after a capsize. I appreciate that this is quite different as its more of...
I wasn't really thinking about the rules with the design until the other day. Then I thought that if I am going to do a whole lot of modification,...
Skyak, Its not a bad thought. These boats originally have several rigs and the crew would pick the appropriate one for the days racing. I only...
