Scratch built yacht.

Started by ChrisG 8 years ago

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Scratch built yacht.

Hello Joe
Many thanks for the reply and the offer of help. I have built several model boats of different styles and also a 'Bella' yacht kit from Aeronaut. I prefer building plank on frame and find it quite therapeutic especially as I love wood. My next step is to build a beautiful sailing boat hull and the 1mtr style would suit I think. I am not planning to race the boat and might even not rig it but just have the pleasure of the build.
If you can help I would be obliged best regards Chris G

#2 8 years ago

Scratch built yacht.

Chris,
Is your intent to build a US1Meter boat for competition racing? I am referring to the boats that are a popular class in the states. if so I can see what see what I have in my files.
Joe

#1 8 years ago

Scratch built yacht.

I am thinking of building a new sailing yacht from plans which I have yet to acquire. I have 8 A4 pages of drawings of a Goth-USOM from Frank Russell 2014, not sure where I got them from and if they are worthy of the time and effort.
The size is about right at 1000mm length and about 1500mm deck to masthead. I have had dealings with Nylet in the past and am sure they would be helpful for rigging, sails etc. I plan to plank build the hull onto wooden bulkheads.
Although I have built several model boat hulls using this method before I wonder if I could enlist some help or recommendations from any other members of this group ie choice of plans, how to do it books.

Many thanks Chris G

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Scratch built yacht.

Scratch built yacht.

Scratch built yacht.

Scratch built yacht.