This has been done already at least once, not on a 5.5 meter but a 30 sq metre. Bruce Schwab of Vendee Globe fame, revamped the keel and rudder...
Thats what they describe at the mars site. They have software that lets them determine the correct additional weight, a split bulb is produced,...
The link was on the bottom of the page it is www.marskeel.com give it a look.
This is a fairly commmon answer to draft issues, check out www.marsmetal.com they have a whole section of their website devoted to it.
The resin is heat sensitive, apply heat and it will soften. You can then peel it off, however you should plan this carefully, when I say heat I...
Darr, Thanks for the clarification about your product. I didn't mean to infer anything about your site other than I couldn't load the pdf. Your...
Without casting doubt on your product, are you saying that simply covering a hull of questionable integrity with concrete is a viable and...
Colded molding over carvel planks has been done. One example would be Bruce Schwab using that method to restore a 1930's square metre boat...
Thanks for the input Par. Payne's designs offer good variety however the only one that appears to come close is a hard chine design which for...
Nice boat, even with the reverse sheer. However it is a profoundly different beasty than Joan. around 1800# displacement and the pictures show...
Hello All Just joined the forums and this thread caught my eye. While I agree that modern designs offer improved performance and greater interior...
