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?...
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...
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...
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...
Are published displacement numbers on sites like Sailboatdata.com based on empty or fully loaded boats?
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...
Is that it? Have full keel cruisers been permanently eclipsed by the flatter hull, wide transom, twin rudder surfers? I keep reading the arguments...
I am looking for informed/professional input on this design. Opinions are like... well, we've all got them. I'm not looking for that here. I'm...
I am researching these two building methods from the standpoint of durability, longevity, cost of ownership over time and eventual resale value. I...
I am looking for full keel, heavier displacement aluminum sailboat designs that are under 30'. Does anybody here know of anything like that? The...