8 meter steel boat

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  1. steel.t
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    Hello I am thinking about building a steel boat. N.1 priority is that is under 8 meters long (I want to keep marina fees low). Ideally it would be 7.9 meters long.

    I have been searching the web for years (literally) So far I have found this:
    1. Martin Bekebrede Noordkaper 28 ok (too long)
    2. Evon 700 Cabin (it could be longer)

    Do you know if they sell plans and what they cost?
    Are there any similar designs that would meet my criteria?

    Thanks
     
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  5. daiquiri
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    Why stainless?
     
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    Wont corode

    Easy to work with, great ductilibility, easy to weld, ....
     
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    Although i used 5052 aluminum to make this, still easy to work with and weld..
     

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    What thickness ateel, cold rolled or hot rolled
     
  9. daiquiri
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    No, stainless steel is a wrong material for this project. Remember, talking about an 8-meters (26 ft) boat.
    316L costs much more than mild steel, has a ridiculous (even quite non-defined) yield strength for the same density of mild steel, and the hull would still need painting in order to protect the underwater parts from corrosion. The rest of the boat, if left unpainted, will still be exposed to crevice and heat-stress corrosion.
    All of these issues would lead to a heavier and much more expensive boat than what is really necessary, with no significant advantage over a mild-steel construction.
     
  10. Chase_B
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    Mega mex carries monel and inkonel products for below the water line
     
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    One can find materials at other then new , at 26' is this going to be trailerable or docked
     
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    at 26' are you using 14 guage metal for hull, or?
     
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    The guy is in Italy so I doubt American metal suppliers will be practical.
     
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    Roger that
     

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    You might want to review this guide to welding stainless steel:

    https://www.nickelinstitute.org/~/M...ainlesssSteelandotherJoiningMethods_9002_.pdf

    Although it's steel, stainless requires careful prep and welding procedures so that the finished joint doesn't lose its corrosion protection and to make sure it
    doesn't warp. You'll also need to select a special rod/wire for the actual welding, depending on the type of stainless steel used in your construction.
     
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