There was one built in Airlie Beach by Horst and Ian, for a client. I used to pop in frequently to watch the then-new Duflex build, amazingly...
Pivers make me nostalgic. One of the first multis I sailed on was a 40' Piver. (Victress?) It was a nice day, I was impressed by the comfortable...
Enjoyed the update Rob. I imagine your work on recycling/no waste/small useful community boats and boatbuilding is deeply satisfying on a personal...
One hull for living and one for storage can be tricky for weight distribution. I suggest drawing up a table of weights. Galley, fridge, water,...
I'm reminded of the bloke I met who was about 15 years into building a steel Roberts 53 mono. He had a bunch of rusty frames set up, partially...
Not really a fair comparison. An efficient seaworthy sailing vessel for 6-8 people to travel oceans. Or: A party venue for up to 150 people to...
Sango and Eagle are very different boats, despite being nearly the same length. Sango (hard chine) uses 123 sheets of ply. Eagle uses 42 sheets....
Richard Woods Eagle 24 fits all your requirements. Plenty of information and pics online. Check out the Woods Design website for details. I also...
G'day Rob. A few DIY unstayed mast queries. I've seen pics of a mast half-mold for a C50. I assume the mold frame has to be fully planked and...
My 0.02c's worth: Biplane rig will cost the most, take the longest to build. It will be unique, so if it breaks you have to make your own...
Thanks Bajansailor. That post had all the detail I was curious about.
Parked out the front of Airlie Beach today, Gerald Barinks' Cactus Island. A very good-looking cat. Biplane balestron rig with stays. I believe...
Gaia's Dream has covered some distance in the last 2 years. From a mooring in front of Whitsunday Sailing Club to a mooring in Whisper Bay. About...
Your best bet is the DH430. An excellent modern boat that will still be modern by the time you've finished it. The helm position and forward...
Ply or foam, correctly built will both be good boats. "Correctly built" is the key. If your total budget is fifty grand/ five years, you need to...
