I would like to preface this post by saying I have absolutely zero knowledge or experience with designing boats. Where should I go to learn more...
Hey, in the process of building nancys china dc15 in which the plans call for 3/8 marine plywood for the hull, with the current lumber shortages...
I am putting together this boat from one of Gardner's books for fishing and general use (first image). In the current build, I am not changing...
Hey everyone! I'm new here, but I am working on a design project and have a few questions, mostly surrounding structure. I have done quite a bit...
I am pleased to propose you this new ugraded version of Gene-Hull application for Sailboat. This upgrade 3.0 includes mostly the following...
Hello ! I appreciate being able to join this network. For the last couple of months an idea has been formulating in my mind about designing and...
I kindly reach to the forum for ideas for the most efficient design for the following project: I will build a small wooden boat with local...
Hi guys, Long time reader, first time poster :) Attached below is an idea of mine for a ‘tweak’ of a design. I really like the concept of Dudley...
Hey, I got inspired a year ago with this project DIY Styrofoam Catamaran https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Styrofoam-Catamaran/. I am thinking...
Hey guys, Looking for some numbers from experienced builders and craftsman. I am considering the cost and effort involved on an unfinished...
Hello boat lovers, I have a doubt about the prismatic coefficient of a scow boat. It is said that the Cp should be between 0,5 and 0,6. But it is...
Looking to build a Sailboat like the Goat Island Skiff (link below). 1. Looking for a open cockpit. 2. Looking for a 18' (if possible-two...
This is my first post so please allow me a minimal introduction. I am an old man now and my days are numbered, but my love of all things nautical...
I am relatively new to this forum and joined up because of a recent project I have been working on. About a year ago I began messing about in...
Hi... i'm looking for an tip or book that ca help me to know where to position the shroud support frame in a 40ft+ catamaran
Hi... i live in a country(Mozambique) were marine wood is hard to find...although we have a variety of good quality wood... at the beginning i was...
Note: this thread is a split off, since I was afraid this would derail original thread. The below quotes come from the thread: Sail Boat Plans 34...
Looking to design and build own custom sailboat. Very tight budget. Aware there are cheaper ways, but want me OWN DESIGN. Are my estimates bonkers...
So we have currently a monohull, but we need more space and also like the idea of going into shallow waters and less movement. Hence we think its...
My thoughts tend towards shallow draft sail cats intended for liveaboard at shallow anchorages. I’ve always thought of low draft as a safety...
