Acrohc 12ft boat around the world

Discussion in 'Boat Design' started by wmonastra, Jun 28, 2006.

  1. wmonastra
    Joined: Jun 2006
    Posts: 86
    Likes: 5, Points: 8, Legacy Rep: 41
    Location: Auckland New Zealand

    wmonastra Junior Member

    Hi there

    Im trying to find anybody that may have drawn up plans of the great wee boat that Serge Testa sailed.

    I have Serges book and only vauge drawings of the boat but was wondering if over the years anybody has done a similar type of design.

    look forward to having a look.


    Wayne
     
  2. Lyle Creffield
    Joined: Jun 2006
    Posts: 35
    Likes: 0, Points: 0, Legacy Rep: 10
    Location: Sunshine Coast Australia Lat 27S

    Lyle Creffield Junior Member

    Acrohc

    Hi Wayne

    Can not help with plans
    However the vessel is located at the Queensland Museum (Brisbane Aust.)

    Not read his book
    But was fortunate to know him when he was building Acrohc have photos somewhere

    The single most inportant feature for the size of the vessel was a lateral plate fitted to the rudder (or stock) to dampen pitching

    Cheers

    lyle
     
  3. wmonastra
    Joined: Jun 2006
    Posts: 86
    Likes: 5, Points: 8, Legacy Rep: 41
    Location: Auckland New Zealand

    wmonastra Junior Member

    12 ft yacht

    hi Lyle

    Is there any chance that you would be able to take some photos and post/email them to me. Im not going to be able to get to auz this side of xmas,

    im more than willing to pay you for any film that you use, you can respond to this site or email me on the following address.

    wmonastra@yahoo.com

    Cheers

    Wayne :D
     
  4. Lyle Creffield
    Joined: Jun 2006
    Posts: 35
    Likes: 0, Points: 0, Legacy Rep: 10
    Location: Sunshine Coast Australia Lat 27S

    Lyle Creffield Junior Member

    Hi Wayne

    i will have a look for the photos i have
    please do not hold your breath as one have not seen them for few years

    i will keep in mind should i venture close to the museum

    no charge my daughter has a digital camera

    lyle
     
  5. wmonastra
    Joined: Jun 2006
    Posts: 86
    Likes: 5, Points: 8, Legacy Rep: 41
    Location: Auckland New Zealand

    wmonastra Junior Member

    HI Lyle

    Thanks again for your help, look forward to hearing from you at some stage.


    Wayne :D
     
  6. MikeJohns
    Joined: Aug 2004
    Posts: 3,192
    Likes: 208, Points: 63, Legacy Rep: 2054
    Location: Australia

    MikeJohns Senior Member

    Here are a few pics, I knocked the res down so they are easily transferred.

    Cheers
    Mike
     

    Attached Files:

  7. jelfiser
    Joined: May 2006
    Posts: 111
    Likes: 6, Points: 0, Legacy Rep: 52
    Location: Italy

    jelfiser Senior Member

    serge testa site

    have you seen this?

    http://www.acrohc.com/
    may be you can write to serge testa to ask for plan ...
    i hope youl'll post any building photo
    good look
    francesco
     

  8. sharpii2
    Joined: May 2004
    Posts: 2,246
    Likes: 329, Points: 83, Legacy Rep: 611
    Location: Michigan, USA

    sharpii2 Senior Member

    Thanks Jelfisher.

    It appears that I wasn't too far off on the boat weight, but I severely underestimated the all up displacement.
     
Loading...
Forum posts represent the experience, opinion, and view of individual users. Boat Design Net does not necessarily endorse nor share the view of each individual post.
When making potentially dangerous or financial decisions, always employ and consult appropriate professionals. Your circumstances or experience may be different.