Hey all, any tips for good suppliers of steel plate for smaller steel boat construction. I can't find any AH36 <6mm. Must I chose another option?...
That's what I was thinking which is why I thought 9mm planking and 12mm bottom, glassed inside and out would be better than many newer dory...
If the laps provide enough strength between planks then great! wouldn't battens at least help keep planks fair during the construction aid the...
And as far as plank/bottom thickness I was thinking 9mm for lapstrake planking and 12mm for the bottom panel. What do you think would work best,...
Hello all, I have a question about the Nahant Dory from Gardner's dory book. If the Nahant were to be planked out of plywood instead of dim....
Hey all, does anybody out there have a link or pic of the Falmouth Cutter 22 lines plan? I have been able to find the BCC lines plan but not it's...
thank you Gonzo. Human powered boats are not required to register in Oregon. :)
Hey all, I live in the Oregon, U.S. and I was wondering if backyard boatbuilders need to put a HIN on our boats. I am building a 14' rowboat with...
Hello all, Can any good folks offer an explanation of the downwind rolling effect of heavy displacement, high Cp boats and also explain why they...
Hello messabout, that is what I understand. It thereby is fighting the buoyancy of the stern.
here are some pics describing what I am referring to. The image with with full profile image (Deben 4 3/4) is the boat I'm considering altering....
I'm having issues with uploading photos so I'll add those in a bit. It's not the weather helm I'm looking to address. I'm looking ease the...
I have heard of people changing the rudder post angle to be more vertical as a way to reduce pressure on the helm, particularly on heavier...
I know this question has been asked but weeds grow pretty quickly in the forums and I don't want to weed whack. What are good software options...
I really appreciate all of your input. The ideal meets the real as disappointing as it may be. But I'd rather be disappointed now then later.
Are published displacement numbers on sites like Sailboatdata.com based on empty or fully loaded boats?
Very useful information
I'm a Pacific Northwest Coast bloke who hopes to venture to Hawaii and if my ambitions grow past that I would love to reach the Marquesas and or...
I've got to say, I am really appreciating this forum. I wish I would have been active on it a long time ago. Thank you for the thoughts. About the...
Hi all, I know there is a lot of community knowledge and experience here to offer guidance and advice on my questions. Let's just say I knew a...
