Buccaneer 24 Builders Forum

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Combining and splitting the output from solar panels and batteries complicates things, but of course there are solutions- just a little more expensive. As easy as the 24 moves at low speeds, you may find that one battery and motor are enough. It all depends on your docking situation and conditions. I expect you have some windy conditions where you will be sailing, and tris have a lot of windage so keeping them under control while setting and removing sails requires more power than anything else. A 3.5 hp gas engine is about the minimum for full control. I used a 5hp two stroke and liked it a lot for power and weight. One of the Lehr propane engines might be another good choice, one of my friend's is trying one on a Catalina 22. I personally would not want to have to carry the weight of more than one battery, but I am not experienced with trolling motors and setups.
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What is everybodies favorite sealant for screws that go thru the hull?

 

sealants

A very quick answer-sorry.
I use polysulfides (Life Caulk ) for metal to wood that I want to be long lasting. Metal parts that can be heated can be removed if necessary. Bedding tape works well for things like hatches. High grade silicon works for "removable" parts and plastics, the acid released during cure can cause rot so I try to avoid it in areas that don't drain well.
I try to avoid polyurathane and wood, it is fine metal to metal.
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Crowther buccaneer 24 plans for $150

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/moun...-plans-for-sale-catamaran-trimaran/1112474591

 

Thanks, Bruce. I'm starting to get excited about sailing her! Just a few minor details to finish up and then prep for paint. You and the guys on this forum have been a huge help to me!

 

Buccaneer 24 Plans

Where Will I Get A Set Of Paper Plans For Constructing One Of These Boats, My Friend Built One In 1975 And Was A Neat Sail Boat With Lots Of Good Points. I Have Often Wondered If There Are Any Plans Still About? Cheers, Robin

 

http://www.ezifoldyachts.com/Plan-Sales.html

 

Hi Triboy
We sell the plans
http://m.ezifoldyachts.com/Plan-Sales.html
Regards
Jessica and the team at Ezifold Yachts

 

But, don't believe the 500-800 hour estimate to build. I'm well over 1000 hours in to mine. I'm not complaining, though, because it's been a learning experience and heaps of enjoyment. If I had help on occasion it'd be a lot easier. But I'm doing it solo.

 

Would be faster with two....or one full-time super-committed live-wire dynamo.

Oh! Hello, Lock.....

 

Screws

Freddy, all holes into timber should be drilled out oversize, filled with strong mix epoxy filler and redrilled or tapped for fastener. Then use your sealant of choice.
Fastener holes are the #1 source of leaks and rot.

 

Freddy.
With a helper we built my B24 in 6 weeks,for 448 man hours.
That was the basic boat.
Fitting out and attending to creature cabin comfort took another three weeks. From first cut to first race was 9 weeks.
My helper was not experienced, but for me it was my fourth wooden boat, so
I had that advantage. Plus we had adaquate tools, such as a radial arm saw, power planer, skillsaw, jig saw, power stapler, power rivetter and two large electric drills. We also used fast setting epoxy glue throuout.
A helper speeds up building time, if only there to hold things.

But I don't think the simple B24 can't be built in 500 well planned hours.

Good Planning, researching and buying all the required parts and materials is important in reducing wasted time.
But the real effort is making routine use of personal spare time, on a strict regular basis.
Of course some things have to be 'farmed out', like swaging rigging wires, some welded parts, and sails. Metalworking shops will often let you look into their scrap metal bins for stainless steel and alloy pieces.
A tremendous amount of time can be saved by using the big alloy manufacturers for bulk supply of alloy tubing, cut to size, drilled and anodised. All our tubing, mast, boom, spinnaker pole, crossbeams etc: were provided by ALCAN for a very reasonable price, but more importantly, quickly.

Built exactly like Lock designed it, and closely following his building instructions, the B24 has proved to be a great little boat.

 

You are right OS, the fitting out is really taking some time. But I am planning on launching the boat and leaving it in the water for the season, so I don't want to launch till its completely to my liking. And due to my lack of woodworking experience, i make a lot of mistakes. The bare bones boat didn't take too awful much time. Since I bought a buc parts boat I don't have much metal work to do.

 

Good Onya Freddyj.
If you build your B24 using a full epoxy coating system, it should last, kept in the water, for a very long time. But do use a good exfoliating bottom paint to keep the hull free of barnacles.

 

Started priming and got the kitchen area and sleeping quarters done. I've got a sideways double bunk.