Self Sealing Hull Material

Discussion in 'Materials' started by DrCraze, Jun 14, 2010.

  1. DrCraze
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    The weight is an issue for small boats but it isn't as bad as people think. Like my proa...the vaka weighs 350lbs but has an unloaded draft of 10 inches. If you design for it the material makes little difference for traditional sailing craft. All that being said I fully believe I can go just as fast in 75ft ferro proa as I would in one made from ply or strip built and you would be hard pressed to catch me.;)
     
  2. Fanie
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    Thanks - will have a looksee.
     
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    I believe right is the best way, because opposite is wrong. :)
     
  4. DrCraze
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    Cant believe your mother let you out of the house without your helmet today.:D
    You even managed half a sentence. You are doing so well, she must be proud.
     
  5. mark775

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    Crazed, you brought up the foundation analogy! And... "I have more muscle than money" - You're going to need a bigger hat!
     
  6. capt littlelegs
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    Who cares, following lemmings could be right for you then! :)
     
  7. DrCraze
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    It s going to take a whole lot more than that to redeem yourself after telling us how concrete is soluble:p
     
  8. mark775

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    I didn't say that - you did, and that it would self-heal a wound with the precipitates dissolved. Listen, I'm really not in the mood to argue whether a sidewalk makes a good boat or not. Enjoy your vessel...and be safe out there!
     
  9. capt littlelegs
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    Well why start the argument then? Stranger stuff makes boats like iron ore, sand and chemicals... oh look, ferro cement is made from the same materials! :eek:
     
  10. DrCraze
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    Look Marky Mark, no matter what your ineptitude may tell you ferro-cement is a proven material. So get back under the bridge troll.
     
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    Peanut butter is a proven material but I wouldn't make a boat out of it.
     
  12. mark775

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    Perhaps the funniest thing I have ever seen! "Peanut butter is a proven material but I wouldn't make a boat out of it."

    "...get back under the bridge troll." -just don't use it to make a boat! (you know your corner has depth when Littleleg is in it...)
     
  13. Typhoon
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    I'm really surprised some ferro cement wacko hasn't tried to make a paper mache boat yet. It's the next logical progression.....use polyester resin or some other cheap plastic and have at it.
    It might even turn out fairer and lighter than the traditional ferro boat.
    I wouldn't worry about cracks in a ferro hull, once the pressures on both sides equalise (and they will if the crack is left unrepaired) there will be no more problem.:rolleyes:


    Regards, Andrew.
     
  14. DrCraze
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    Another ignorant forum hero. Wow big surprise. I bet you didnt know racing shells were made from a form of paper mache in the 1870's.:rolleyes:

    Why would I down grade to plastic?

    Lets see if you can tell what this boat is made of.
    [​IMG]

    Looks as fair enough to me.

    Have fun with your blisters.
     

  15. DrCraze
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    Another ignorant forum hero. Wow big surprise. I bet you didnt know racing shells were made from a form of paper mache in the 1870's.:rolleyes:

    Why would I down grade to plastic?

    Lets see if you can tell what this boat is made of.
    [​IMG]
    http://chi.lystsejleren.dk/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1

    Looks as fair enough to me.

    Have fun with your blisters.
     
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