Noah built one. I'd like to do the same. A variation, I like to call the sailboat. I'm not looking for something out of a Polo advertisement, just a working sailboat that i can sit on and use. Let's get creative! Smart, and creative. Thanks!
2007-09-12 07:47:07 · 13 answers · asked by Brad 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
This first link has some free plans. Scroll down and look around. They not great plans, but, maybe you find something you can do.
http://www.svensons.com/boat/
These links deal with sail balance and may help.
http://www.boatbuilding-links.de/Jim-Michalak/sail-math-and-thoughts-of.html
http://www.sailingusa.info/sailboat_balance.htm
You may want to learn about Fiberglass if you want to cover the outside. Inside may be optional depending on how much you want to spend. Epoxy Resin is about $80-100 a gallon. Polyester Resin around $40-55 a gallon.
http://www.fiberglasssite.com/servlet/StoreFront?OVRAW=fiberglass%20mat&OVKEY=fiberglass%20mat&OVMTC=standard&OVADID=2550633522&OVKWID=24212408022
2007-09-12 10:28:56 · answer #1 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-24 03:36:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically if you have to ask, you need help.
Not meaning to sound facetious but the basic carpentry skills needed to build a small boat are only in the medium range.
If you have done much woodworking you should already know that, I am guessing you are pretty inexperienced?
It can be done, but if you dont have basic knowledge of joinery, measuring and fitting, gluing, finishing you will be at a disadvantage.
that being said, go for it!!
You wont know til ya try.
Good Luck!!
2007-09-12 12:45:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need the 3 W's - wood, water, wind.
Kind of vague question actually, how long, how much sailing experience, how big of body of water, how much $ you can spend. Look up "free boat plans" on Google and follow some of the links, you can find literally hundreds of plans and tips in a very short time that are free.
2007-09-12 09:33:54 · answer #4 · answered by Say What? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dig up an old copy of Mechanics Illustrated plans.
2007-09-12 07:51:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
some wood, some stain, some water sealer, grandma's old sheets, some rope or wire, and some flares. Emergency floatation devices would be helpfull.
2007-09-12 09:24:40 · answer #6 · answered by Lee C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Didn't Noah build an ark? I don't think it had sails.
2007-09-13 08:02:09 · answer #7 · answered by lrb12000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why build one when there are plenty of good used boats at a price far below what you will spend in construction?
2007-09-12 17:05:05 · answer #8 · answered by Richard B 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
First you gotta figure out the measurement to use for a cubit!
2007-09-12 08:48:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
518 Boat Plans : http://BoatPlans.NaturallyGo.com/?mCV
2016-04-02 11:32:53 · answer #10 · answered by Kristina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋