Thanks Wynand. I'm not sure for the seven seas but the Atlantic for sure! Mimi Jane is now winterized for the next few (long) month in the icy...
Hi, Just another overdue update. It took time this summer, but we have most of the rigging completed and out sailing. Cheers, Mark [ATTACH]
Hi, It's been a long time... Our project has been been delayed from our original plan (4 year build ? :) :) ), but it's still moving along. We...
I'm not sure what you mean by filling gaps frames and corners, do you mean between the frames and the hull? Mine are quite tight against the hull...
I'm still lurking :) Ask away. Here or can message to my facebook page Dundee Mimi Jane https://www.facebook.com/DundeeMimiJane
Hi Glen, I'm not sure to understand what you are asking, you seem to have made your mind about what you want. I'm also confused about some of...
Hi Glen, I think you should spend some time and read this thread before making decisions. Steel hull isolation: alternatives to foam?...
Hi Glen, I think the best insulation is a closed cell neoprene (Armacell) . It's insulation and a vapour barrier. Cheers, Mark
Your question has me confused as you seem to imply building a metal boat by adding the frames in a stitched skin would be mainstream building...
Hi, CNC steel boats have been around for quite some time ! Cheers, Mark
I suspect you can't get the torque that you really want from an outboard. If it's a motor boat I'd be looking to make sure it motors well. With a...
I would suggest you rethink your idea of an outboard. An inboard diesel will give much better service. Cheers, Mark
Hi, Don't under estimate the effort level for sandblasting and paint. If you can build inside and get wheel abraded steel go with that ! Cheers, Mark
Hi Allan, Old thread, Phil might not be online here anymore. I'm pretty sure he just used a regular alternator - I think this was before PM...
Hi, We were in the same position of wanting a traditional hull but with steel as the building material. Murielle ended up designing our boat...
