Boat building
Updated: January 11, 2003
		These were the original plans on designing and building my seaworthy plywood/resin sailboat: About 16-18 feet or so (to fit in the garage). Click here to see one of my hull designs in VRML format (what is that: VRML? ) so you can see what I am planning (make sure you have a VRML viewer plug-in). I'm working on my own design using Chine Hull Designer 1.72. This all is now on hold since we got our 1975 Chrysler Sport Satellite... Some Links: Article from Bruce Hallman bateau.com Shoe String Shipyard Databoat Designs from By-The-Sea Does anybody know what happended to these two links?: Micro - Worlds only small true cruising sailboat Common Sense Designs My dreamboat specs (also check out this nice one...): Crew Can be handled by one Can sleep 2 comfortably Holds 4-6 comfortable on day sails Crew height 6'2" Cabin Two 6'6" quarterberths Map/dining table (foldable) Cooking area Head Boat Transom Spoon bow 16'-20' Trailerable Steel daggerboard Engine: inboard or outboard, 4-8 hp Seaworthy (Coastal cruiser) Self righting Self bailing Unsinkable (separate foam-filled compartments) Bow sprit (?) Rig Not sure yet. There are several I'm looking at: Gaff rig, or Bermudan rig, or Sloop or cutter rig, or maybe even a yawl rig (I doubt it) Sail area: 150-200 sq. ft. (main sail and jib) Construction Stitch-n-glue or tack-n-glue resin-covered plywood Designed using Chine Hull designer 1.72 Equipment Compass GPS Radar reflectors Dept indicator 2 Anchors 1 Storm anchor Main | Web Design | Pictures | Our Name | Our Pets | Travel | Home Automation | Boating | Hobbies | Other Links | Contact Us | About