On my ply dinghy half the size of yours I did 2 epoxy layers on the wet side, with sanding and minimal filler between, with glass tape on the...
Hi, my first thoughts are: marinas don't let just anything floating to reside there, and also often require insurance. They don't want their high...
Make your mast and bases as neat a fit as possible to avoid the mast flopping about. If you do end up a bit loose, some leather or rubber wrap...
Allrighty then, ride it like it's a pogo stick, (just kidding), then later give us an update on how it actually worked for its intended purpose. I...
Hi ad657, check out: maritime-executive.com , they have many LNG related stories . You may find useful links, names, or items to chase up for...
Hi DC, that's looking good. When done, try push - pulling it gently with a car or something, to be sure it does stuff without twisting or any...
Hi montero. Draft zero = you are dreaming. 230Kg + 1 or 2 outboards + your extra gear and fuel will get you several inches of draft at least. 2...
Glad I can help. If the RH bar in pic extends longer to slip through a hole in the next LH end plate, it will be more stable and less likely to...
Hi DogCavalry[ATTACH] I have changed jobs since seeing the double sprung struts, and have no photos to share, but here is a CAD for you, (the...
Hi Spear95, I'd recommend a balanced lug rig. Unstayed round mast about 2 1/2" diameter X about 12 feet tall, with a pulley sheave at the top for...
Imagine working down there, and striking water - goodnight !! The ice looks pretty though.
Hi Stephen, that sort of hose is often made from recycled rubbish plastic, with no UV protection, made for indoor domestic use. It probably...
Hi Mario, my masts are 2 1/4 inch (~55mm) diameter oregon I think, with straight parallel grain and sides, no tapering, and about 11 feet long; I...
Hi Kurtz, 3mm plates will have their holes elongated quickly; the stresses and slight movements will do that to any material that thin, and may...
Hi sdowney717, 25 years ago did you use any preparations before screwing in, or did you screw into dry, bare timber holes, and rely on top...
You could replace the turnbuckle lengths with tension/compression double sprung struts, or shock absorbing struts to reduce shock loads on your...
DogCavalry I don't want to sound alarmist or picky, but your float seems to have a bit of warping, already, unless it's the camera lens, but the...
Hi Olivier, nice looking boat. Could you tell us about the weight of the boat, motor type and size, its rated horsepower, working rpm used, and...
Hi Keith, a bolt or two should be easy to source, and suitable seals, washers, etc.. (even seals of inner tube). If your boat is currently in the...
Isn't a ship's hull just a tank to keep the water out, not in ? So can't scaling the scantlings of a hull of HDPE, of the estimated thickness you...
