PAR, thanks for that reaction. There are several reasons I want to build the runabout "without the real speed performance". 1: the places I'll be...
I hear you, dskira, and you're right off course! I may have oversimplified my thoughts. But to use your analogy: a heart-surgeon doesn't need...
Haven't checked that out yet. What's special about double diagonal planking? I suppose they speak about 2 layers of plywood strips, crossing each...
Mr Efficiency Well, looking at the basic information of the Sorrento, it should be possible to sheet the entire hull with 4' wide material....
OK, I understand! The formula is probably a simplified presentation, so that amateurs (like myself!) can have "some" idea about power/speed...
PAR, I have a question specifically for you! I've been checking out the boat designs on your site, and there's something I don't understand. I...
Thanks PAR! I'll keep on searching!
ok, thanks! finally found a real plywood dealer in Thailand. 4' x 8' sheets at 62$/sheet, 12mm (1/2") Cheaper then in the US I think, but I also...
I have a question about epoxy brands. Here in Thailand, the common brand is JOTUN. at the local department store, I was advised Jotun Seal guard....
Thanks El Guero!
Thanks for that! How big are those sheets? I've read somewhere that some people consider meranti plywood a little better than okoume. Any...
Very good point. I have to check out some more information, maybe I'll finally opt for a new gas-engine (much cheaper), if the marina's here...
Well, I intend to go out mostly in the gulf of Thailand, where weather conditions are usually rather calm and stable. Off course I'd be checking...
Looking at those plywood numbers in the Sorrento-design (much much more than what I anticipated), I can't help but thinking there's gonna be a lot...
Mmm, I see. I'll have to be very careful about that. Thanks!
Thanks a lot for this information! Looking at the images I wonder: A miter saw, can't you do the same with a decent circular saw? I can see it's...
I forgot: regarding the price of fasteners, I truly believe these will be much cheaper here in Thailand, but I need to check it out to get some...
I was indeed very surprised by it's weight! I think (Hope!) this might be partially caused by following differences: - total hull-height is much...
By the way: I'm now considering using an existing design of 36', and just make some changes to the cabin-style/form and change the inside...
I have to agree with you on this! :-) It's been on my mind for quite some time. The thing is: I hate "wasting time, energy and money" on...
