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    Steel yacht construction

    On launching my 12m, Yacht 7 years ago I had spent $50,000 AUS. At the same time a French production yacht was launched. $400,000. My Web site...
    Post by: la cage, Feb 1, 2008 in forum: Boat Design
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    Steel yacht construction

    I will stick to my steel sandwich method,with fibgreglass on the outside " no electrolisis " timber/ carpert" interior, warm and cosy, zero...
    Post by: la cage, Jan 31, 2008 in forum: Boat Design
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    sea-worthy amphibious craft?

    I think the big steel cat was designed by the builder. He wrote a book about his adventures. Wnston Boord the steel merchant in Warragul was his...
    Post by: la cage, Oct 8, 2007 in forum: Boat Design
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    Costing a Build (approximately)

    I built my 12m yacht, launched 6 years ago for $50,000 Australian. Saved 3000 hrs labour, on a similar size steel yacht. I would not build a boat...
    Post by: la cage, Oct 7, 2007 in forum: Boat Design
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    Converting a Bermudian Sloop to a Junk Rig?

    My method of construction allows a person on a budget to achieve ones dreams. Cheers from down under. Peter Bourne. www.bourneboats.com.au
    Post by: la cage, Oct 6, 2007 in forum: Boat Design
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    sea-worthy amphibious craft?

    Beachable Cataraman There was a huge Steel Cat built some years ago in Australia that circumnavigated Aus. Because of his trouble with slipping...
    Post by: la cage, Oct 6, 2007 in forum: Boat Design
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    7,50m ('24-'25) trailerable cruiser-racer

    I have recently designed for myself a 24 feetx 8 feet, multichine trailer salor useing my method of construction. You may be interested in looking...
    Post by: la cage, Sep 11, 2007 in forum: Sailboats
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    show me my new boat!

    Consider building uses my method of construction I have developed over 30 years. The interior is built first inside a steel skeleton. I saved 3000...
    Post by: la cage, Sep 11, 2007 in forum: Boat Design
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    opening construction

    Using my method of construction you will achieve comfort in those extreme tempretures, without the need for opening and closing sections. Cheers,...
    Post by: la cage, Jun 30, 2007 in forum: Boat Design
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    Looking for consulting for a unique project

    If I can help, I would be glad to. Cheers Peter, Bourne Boats.
    Post by: la cage, Jun 17, 2007 in forum: Boat Design
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    The Bourne Method of Boat Building

    Hi Kengrome, The web site is an overview. The interior is attatched to the steel with bolts ,screws, nails, whichever is appropriate. Cheers
    Post by: la cage, Jun 14, 2007 in forum: Boat Design
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    The Bourne Method of Boat Building

    The prototype was an 8 metre double ender. She had total strength in the mesh skeleton,mesh bulkheads,interior fitout, and foam.Savings can be...
    Post by: la cage, Jun 13, 2007 in forum: Boat Design
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    Bending wood over steel frames..?

    New Thread As recommended by Mike Johns please find new thread for discussion of the Bourne Method of Boat Building at,...
    Post by: la cage, Jun 12, 2007 in forum: Sailboats
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    The Bourne Method of Boat Building

    For those looking for a cost effective method of building a very reliable, (proven over 30 years) method of boat design it is well worth...
    Thread by: la cage, Jun 12, 2007, 6 replies, in forum: Boat Design