Boat builders out there?

[DaveR1]

Thanks Dave,sorry I got that screwed up.

Mel

You're welcome. I didn't mind but Bob might if he looks in.


Bob is still alive and well but I think he's got better things to do than hang out in woodworking forums these days. At least that's the impression I get from him when we chat.

[chips ahoy]

You're welcome. I didn't mind but Bob might if he looks in.


Bob is still alive and well but I think he's got better things to do than hang out in woodworking forums these days. At least that's the impression I get from him when we chat.

Boy did I screw that up,put him on the wrong coast and then spelled his name wrong.T appreciate you setting me straight and if you talk to Bob,tell him I am sorry for the screw up and wish him well.

Mel

[ez-duzit]

If you want to sail, buy a clean, used sailboat and go sailing. If you want a new career in which you don't get to see your family for many months, take up boat building.

[®smpr_fi_mac®]

If you want to sail, buy a clean, used sailboat and go sailing. If you want a new career in which you don't get to see your family for many months, take up boat building.

Right?

As we study it, boat building, and our needs/wants/time available, we're trying to figure out the best way to go forward. I'm looking at the catamaran builds because they're fairly simple and the hulls are narrow and can be stored on shelves in my garage (12' ceilings). I'm also contemplating modifying the designs to incorporate a small outboard motor to be used if there's no wind.

It's not anything I'm going to start anytime soon. I've watched a bunch of YouTube videos on the building process and it looks fun.

[DaveR1]

Following ez-duzit's advice you shouldn't take up woodworking, either, if you are just doing it to build furniture for your home.


I only spent about 9 months building my first boat. Could have built it in about 2-1/2 or 3 if I'd had heat in my shop at the time.

If you are going to modify a design, look for and learn to use a program called DelftShip. Model the boat in it and do the hydrodynamics. Then make your adjustments based on the weight you'd add to see what changes you might need to make.

[®smpr_fi_mac®]

Thanks, Dave. I'll check that out.

[toolmiser]

I'm pretty sure that Norm Abram built a sailboat in one or two of the New Yankee Workshop episodes. Probably isn't the style you want but would be worth watching.

[®smpr_fi_mac®]

I'll check it out. Now I'm leaning towards a 15' skiff. The plans I have can be built to incorporate an outboard, sail, or both. It's a plywood and fiberglass design. Looks like it'll be perfect for taking my kids out on the slow river nest my house.

While I may change my mind in what style I'll eventually build, I know I'm gonna build myself a boat!

[®smpr_fi_mac®]

Here's what I'm looking at now.

[hbmcc]

Definitely, look for used boats to save money if nothing else. Making one will be time consuming and most first timers do it in a class structure.