So i had an interesting time a few years ago when i had to set a mousetrap to catch an uninvited guest on my 370 SeaRay Sundancer. I had completely forgotten about the incident until when I found some evidence of a small water leak on the interior of my forward stateroom closet or storage...
Ahoy, me hearties!
I've never been much of a pirate, but my days of being a scallywag, is (hopefully) soon over.
I need some help deciding on dimensions for my Fiberglass catamaran. And drawing the boat in a program, so I can print out some sheets to go after.
Here's a link with more...
Does anyone have any good sources, whether books or something online, for best practices in fitting out a steel hull with wood interior and/or superstructure?
I am considering commissioning a steel hull along the lines of Tom MacNaughton's Hero 33 concept -- Freighter Houseboat...
I've been looking at old sail boats. I wondered if you could just get rid of the rear deck aria and continue the cabin to the stern. I want to get rid of the tiller and put a wheel in the front of the cabin, more like a power boat or car. I'd like to run the main and jib sheets into the cabin...
The Irwin 23 forward cabin is
a great sail storage area or play area for youngsters but not big enough for an adult couple. The water tank is
under the V-berth. There is
a toilet on the starboard side.
The IOD has a cuddy cabin to get the crew out of bad weather and to provide for sail stowage. Some IODs were fitted with bunks and gallies for overnighting. The jib
boom allows the model's jib to be self-tacking. One control arm allows the sails to be set proportionally by...