Boat Forum / Building / December 2003

I am do the sums to calculate the required size of hydraulic ram need to
drive a transom hung rudder.
I read somewhere that it is preferable to use two rams (one on each side )
to minimise the amount of twisting forces on a rudder.

I have an inflatable tender with a slat base and was wondering what it would
take to build a RIB type base to mount the existing tubes on?
Is it going to be cheaper to buy a RIB and keep the slat based boat as a
spare?

I'm looking for opinions on what is the best Epoxy for general boat repair
and Cedar strip Canoe kits?  I'm going to sell them on a website that has
been in existence for over 2 years and I am expanding the product line. I
won't mention the website because I don't want to spam this ...

Glenns post about his launch gave me flash backs to a premature launch I had
on a 30 footer years ago..
I built a 30 version of Star Drift (a Clark Craft sloop).. Multi chine, keel
with with centerboard, about 3ft draft with board up.

I bought a project this year, a Chrysler 22, in bad condition. But, it seems
like anything might be fixed on a boat like this!! :)  And it does not need
to be expensive.
However, I do not know which bulkheads are suppose to be in the boat, and if

Nice collection of good Groco items on Ebay - inc.
oil chg pump (24 vdc)=  2448298314
seacocks =  2448117256
water pressure tank PST-1 =  2448962845

Anybody have any experience with the Bolger Diablo, both building and using?  I
have read about it in Instant Boats, and it looks like it might be right for
me.

I would like to build a 9 meters motor boat with round form in WEST
technology in which I am experienced on small boat (6mtr). Diagonal strip
lines of plywood should be used with epoxy and finaly laminated with rowing.
Inboard motor is prepaired Mercedes 300D with 90PS. Form should ...

I'm looking for the data gathered by C A Marchaj in wind tunnel
tests of sails for fishing boats (bermuda, lug, sprit, lateen,
crabclaw). I've searched the online catalogue of the Canadian
Institute for Scientific and Technical Information here in Ottawa,

I have set a goal of the end of September 2004 for the launching of
Rutu.  I have no idea if I will make it but it will be sometime around
that.  SWMBO has gotten enthusiastic about planning a party for the
occasion.  I think more for getting the damned thing out of the back

Any body got plans that SHOULD have been free.?
There must be boats awfull enough to qualify......

i need some help with choosing school
i live in vancouver canada
i am thinking of going back to school after a few years in the construction
industry i realized that i want to work with boats

Anyone want to help me with a couple of project boats this winter.
Searunner 25' trimaran,  needs sanded-new glass and paint
1967 Hydroplane,160 mph boat, sanding and new finish.
List of things I'm looking to buy.

2 days ago Crosby Boat Yard caught fire. Although I have never owned one
of their boats, the loss will be felt. Over 50 boats destroyed.
Fire story:
http://www.capecodonline.com/cctimes/ostervilleblaze12.htm

Black & Decker "Versapak" Cordless Battery-powered 7.2v 350/700rpm
Screwdriver/Hand-drill set (model VP825)
$10
Small battery-power screwdriver, screwpuller, hand-drill unit.  Comes with