In terms of the questions posed above. I agree that a 60ft yacht built in a backyard is never going to fly as it would be a massive project. My...
"S&S still offers their old plans such as #273" Now that is a wonderful looking yacht. I can picture it brought into 2015 with modern rigging...
To me, a blue water ocean going yacht needs to look classic, like the one below. [IMG] I struggle to find these designs with modern rigs off the...
For a number of years now I have been reading books about boat building. The one issue I still do not understand is how you go about getting...
Hey Eric, That is a wonderful looking boat you have there. I have a lot to learn as I struggled to understand a great deal of terminology that...
Thanks for the reply Tim. I can see the benefit of making a model hull. I bet the large boat builders do just that before committing the time...
Hi, Currently in the process of gaining knowledge of all apsects involved in boat building. Whilst I have my eye on a few starter projects, I...
Hi, I am interested in understanding the processes involved in making GRP yacht hulls and was hoping someone might be able to point me in the...
You have raised a very valid point there. The plan is to use the boat on open water, so I suspect that being so flat bottomed it will be terrible...
Thanks for the book recommendation. I will take a look at that. With regards to "if I can do it with no real skills it should be no problem to...
Hi All, Before I post, I just want to say hello! I am looking to build my first boat and have set my eyes on a classic wooden speedboat....
