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Anonymous · Jan 22, 2025

Looking for a shallow water fishing boat design for two people with a draft of less than 12 inches. Can you recommend a suitable design?

John Granger · Nov 29, 2024

my email is 18mindi@gmail.com

John Granger · Nov 29, 2024

I would like to build a model of a Shetland Yoal and it will be my first scrastch build after a number of advanced kits. I cant find any plans...but for a model do I just need some key dimensions..? I would be very grateful if you could direct me to any source of info about the Yoal.

Thanks a lot... John ( Melbourne Australia)

Timmynocky (mod) · Nov 29, 2024

@John Granger,
Shetland Yoal or Ness Yawl Building Plans by Iain Oughtred Boat Plans and Books

www.classic-marine.co.uk/product/ness-yawl-building-plans/

lxbfYeaa · Nov 21, 2024

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Per Landeback · Nov 12, 2024

Hi!

I and some friends are going to build a 49 ft long sailboat thunderhead design by Rhodes. In the construction plan is something I don't fully understand. Just outside the wooden Keel going to forefoot and going to the backbone. Something is called "Frames" besides half-breadths. The half-width called frames is slightly larger than rabbet line half breadth. Does it means that the forefoot or backbone have negative bevel, in other words more half-breadth below the rabbet line? Can you reply to mail per.landeback@live.se

Timmynocky (mod) · Nov 12, 2024

@Per Landeback,
If the half-breadths at the frames are larger than those at the rabbet line, it suggests that there may be a different shape or angle at the corresponding section of the hull. This could be an indication of how the planks need to be bevelled or shaped.

When a "negative bevel" is mentioned, it generally refers to a condition where more material needs to be removed in a way that the lower part of the plank extends beyond the top. In the context you've described, it suggests that at certain points, particularly around the forefoot or backbone, there may be a more pronounced outward curve or shape that requires a different beveling technique compared to other sections where the rabbet line is followed more closely.

To verify this, you would typically:

- Review the lines plan carefully, noting all the half-breadth measurements and cross-sections.
- Compare these measurements against the rabbet line at each corresponding frame section.
- Examine how these cross-sections transition from one frame to another to understand the required bevels.
- Check if there are any project notes or comments in the plans that describe the beveling techniques or frame adjustments needed.

Stan · Nov 9, 2024

Seeking contact from those with experience of a Sam Rabl boat. Am working on a story about Rabl.

Stan
sgray45@comcast.net

Dave T. · July 23, 2024

Like your Sail and Oar Flattie. Do you have an estimate for its weight empty? Also how much can it carry?

Thanks
Dave T

Bert van Baar · Oct 15, 2023

Just to mention two boatbuildingschools in the Netherlands:
Bootbouwschool.nl
Botenbouwcentrum.nl

Riki Rocky · Feb 26, 2022

Hello can someone help me read this frame? I don't really understand it, is it correct that the width on the right and the left side is not equal the right side is only 12" and for the left side are 21.1/2"?

regards

Timmynocky (mod) · Feb 26, 2022

@Riki Rocky, One measurement refers to the width of the floor frame and the other to the distance to the chine.

Dianne Lindley · Mar 15, 2021

Are able to identify this item, which a friend says could be part of an oar! It's about 11" long,wood at left and spike is metal. Many thanks, Di

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