Strange question of the day: I like going fast on the water and I spent much of my working life doing just that as a yacht captain and running...
I retired to Panama and am having a 23' panga hull built for me. I plan to add a cabin to it in the style of the narrowboats of the British canals...
Panamanians, Central Americans in general, do well with concrete. Wood, not so much, Gonzo.
Lewis Boats...that's one of the things that got me started thinking of building modular. Personally I think it's a pretty neat idea. kroberts:...
There is a long discussion elsewhere about modular ship construction and the old Liberty Ships. Even such massive projects as aircraft carriers...
Several years ago I bought plans for a 25' scow-hulled houseboat with a 10' beam (no trailering without special permit). For many reasons that...
I appreciate all the input to my questions. Some go far beyond the call of duty. When I finally get down to Panama I plan on building the Brandy...
Finding a Sail's Center of Effort How do you determine where a sail's center of effort is?
I’ve been through all the houseboat posts and haven’t seen anything to answer the questions I have. I will be retiring to the Bocas del Toro...
