Sorry to disagree, but the only difference between "marine" and "construction-grade exterior" ply is the face veneers. The thing to look for is...
Alan brings back memories - as a student, I worked on the cross channel ferries and anyone who knows the North sea will understand pitching and...
See "hull & deck" on the website www.handymariner.com.au/ There are articles and pictures of repairs. Charmc is right - cut out all of the rot...
Bad news I'm afraid - I was actually a Pom, before paying the 10 quid to escape. Never a popular breed in OZ, Poms were systematically overwhelmed...
I'm glad I joined this forum - one learns such interesting new social habits from one's peers. Poida's idea of a hydraulic release pin is excellent.
Lets use the term "frames" not "ribs" so we are using common boatbuilding terminology. Ike is correct - you need to consider the frame shapes...
I'm considering putting a bunk into the dinghy for my partner and towing it behind the boat. It might not be too comfortable for her, but it sure...
Not sure if I understand your question correctly, but it is entirely possible for the various lofting points to be below the baseline, just as...
As a Newbie, I hope to be able to contribute as well as learn from others - I have built one deep-keeler, a 30' cruising catamaran and several...
