Thanks for that. The design is a Frank Pelin Mascot, light (semi) displacement cruiser. I still need a lot of work to do regarding the...
I do have the full set of plans, and plenty of Pelin hulls have been built either double diagonal timber, strip or plywood. Scantlings are...
Thinking either cedar, (not too common here) or a local cypress. Both lighter than ply, and in the case of the cypress, cheaper too. Back to...
Frames drawn to inside of stringers. That is the stringers screw/glue to the frames, planking (Ply) sits on top of these. So I will have to...
That looks like a great build. Here is the one I have just finished. Just a small knock-about for the kids (Ok me too) Similar setup, ply on...
Hey, thanks for that. I was wondering if the standard spacing would work. I was going to knock up a test piece, using 3/4 and 1" strips. It would...
www.pacificaerials.co.nz/Marine/P6001VHF10mStainlessSteelAntenna.aspx Here is what we now use. I have fitted them to helicopters too, bullet proof.
Sorry, I was referring to the waterlines on the lofted profile plan. Most of the lines plans I have show them at 6 inch spacing. Mold...
Thanks, all good advice. I havent done one on this scale, so I had better find some help. Better clear the floor...
Hazard a guess? Does the Optimax use a sensor (Optical/inductive/ECM whatever) under the cover to generate the tach signal? Older OBs used...
What about a stainless whip? Normally base loaded to provide maximum forward power. I ran one for years on a small fishing boat, had no trouble...
They are paper, another reason for wanting to loft this out.
Now why didn't I see that! All the lofting instructions I have seen start with the profiles, (Chapelle is my constant companion) Starting with...
Hello all, and seasons greetings. Has anyone had any experience of lofting out a hull from full size templates? I have a full set of plans,...
