k800 kavalier

Discussion in 'Boat Design' started by colfar5033, Jul 9, 2009.

  1. colfar5033
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    can any body give me info on the k800 kavalier and is there any one
    building one at present who is willing to share pictures and info me

    regards colin
     
  2. k_skit
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  3. Alik
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    quite a few of them built...
     

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  4. colfar5033
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    Thanks Guys Now How Do I Translate That To English
     
  5. DewaldS
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    K800

    Colin,

    I have started with the plans on the K800 - have decided to remodel the whole thing in a 3D cad package to make sure I understand before I cut any material. Also if I would like to change something minor, I am doing it as I go Along. I am about 75% finished with remodelling. I am mech. engineer by trade.

    I live in Pta - would like to contact you directly. My mail is dewald@pneumatofer.com
     
  6. ajlewie
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    Hi colfar5033 & dewalds, have you already started building the k800? I built the k800 september last year and able to launch it by april...made some modifications from its original plan...now its drydocked on my yard for upgrades and repairs....i can give you some tips on building it..thanks
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  7. ExileMoon
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    It's difficult to walking on the deck...
     
  8. ajlewie
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    Yup.you`re right there,but its advantage is that you`ll have more space inside...you`ll need to be extra careful when walking on the deck though..:)
     
  9. Alik
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    Seems like toerails around deck are mising on the photo? Also, what plyood did You use, local heavy one?

    Cabin shape gives more interior space, and also provides better stability at large angles of heel. Don't forget that (at original design) this boat has centerboard and short fin keel, and amount of RM from ballast is limited.
     
  10. ajlewie
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    Hi Alik, we haven`t installed the toe-rails yet as we build the boat as per plan first..our plan this time was to upgrade it and put essential components to make it more sail-able and safe. Toe rails were one of those and the wishbone mast-lowering device which i found in this forum....We used one of the best plywood locally available here (Sta.Clara Brand) which i think were heavy...
    I`m still searching the forum and in the internet for more info`s about toe-rails,etc..
     
  11. colfar5033
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    kavalier k800

    ajliewie

    am busy building started in july and have made 7 of the bulkheads already.
    would appreciate any help you can give me and some photos of your building of the boat. you can see my progress under ' my russian boat ' in this forum and your boat looks good
     
  12. Andy
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  13. mojounwin
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    Hi,
    Just wondering if there is a link to this wishbone mast raising system?

    Cheers
    Mojo
     
  14. k_skit
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    To ANDY:

    I did not make these pictures. I will ask people from russian forum to post the pictures here.

    Besides that the designer of this boat is also present at this forum. May be he will add something too.

    Could you please wait a little?
     

  15. Volkanoksuz
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    Volkanoksuz New Member

    Hi there, I am about to start to built K800. I have a quick question - how safe do you feel since the keel is very light. How is the performance of cruising? Any second thought you have about the safety and turning ower during the cruise
     
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