DIY SAIL Boat Step by step

[helicraft]

Hi Bros, Hv posted recently to buy used Hull but no sellers so decided to DIY one.Here goes...this boat still build'g in progress ..taking sweet time n construct it at own time own target not rushing n no stress.which is it supposed to be stress free since it's my hobby.
there is no drawings to follow just cut and paste any mistake made jus redo ...so relax and build ..to be continued.

quote of the day "people made mistakes that's why pencil comes with eraser"

[helicraft]

DIY SAIL Boat Step by step

Continue....painting the first coat with unwanted orange color spray can n finish it w black and wood lamination.....next will be making the mast n sail....any recommendation as this is my first attempt diy boat. BLESSED MERRY CHRISTMAS n HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009

[fuse]

nice!! how big is it?

[Ghostfit]

Well done bro ! ...looks lovely


...one suggestion thou, ...you may need a keel ! ...otherwise when the wind blows, she'll "keel" over and not recover !

[Adrianli]

Looks like u are using only Transverse Framing System. Why not use a combination of Longitudinal and Transverse Framing System???


If u dont understand wat I meant, read up here : http://www.antiessays.com/free-essays/8513.html

and here : http://www.m-i-link.com/dictionary/d...sverse+framing

Sorry ah, me marine engineering by trade. Learn a little bit of naval arch only.

[helicraft]

DIY SAIL Boat Step by step

Hi Bro fuse,Ghostfit n Adrianli,

Fuse ,the lenght of the hull is only abt 400mm and wide 130mm it could be estimated by comparing the size of the spraypaint can.

Ghostfit thanks for your remarks...it is still not ready n finish boat may not meet my expectation cos this is my first.

Adrianli.
Thanks for sharing with me this website abt the framing sys n more, it’s good to read n learn more of wat we are doing in-order to improve. I m not from marine trade so yr sharing will help me to construct the boat. Actually I was inspired to build this boat after seeing this video. A few questions hope bro could answer.
1 Is there a ratio between the height of the mast and hull width. I cut it agar!! Agar!!
2.The crewman that swing from port to starboard n vice-versa does any one know exactly how the servo n radio should be programmed. It definitely required 3 servos if I m not wrong.
3. Do u think the weight of the man is critical in order to balance or counter-force correctly when she sail at strong wind. I intended to add two side floats to keep it afloat at all times.
4. Any other comment or has info to build it correctly…I can redo or modify as required.

here is the video.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=jrn9V_SNB5A

[fuse]

something is missing from your sailboat.

the bottom cneter fin aka keel and the counter balance weight .. else it might just sink when the man sway from left to right.

[helicraft]

DIY SAIL Boat Step by step

something is missing from your sailboat.

the bottom cneter fin aka keel and the counter balance weight .. else it might just sink when the man sway from left to right.

Hi Fuse,thanks for your reply.I m aware of it cos will be adding the keel only at later stage else will be harder to work on it.I did also mentioned to add two side floats or fin that can help to stay a float....do u know the correct name of that part ,u refer to video n will know wat i m asking....BTW did u met b4 @ bedok reservoir?

[tampines flyer]

bro nice work

[Blackite207]

Nice looking laser. If the figerine is heavy enough, you wont need a keel/buld counter balance. But for longitudinal stability, a short keel will suffice.

Good job in the build. Very impressive.

Regards

[Ghostfit]

I did also mentioned to add two side floats or fin that can help to stay a float....do u know the correct name of that part

Out-riggers ?

[helicraft]

DIY SAIL Boat Step by step

Hi Bros,thks for all the feedback n info.stage 3 in making the mast.using 3mm thick Aluminium Angle Bar and rivert pin to make the bracket. next to continue on th keel...

[helicraft]

DIY SAIL Boat Step by step

making the keel.anyone know of better idea to make the keel weight beside modifying from fishing weight.
Final stage is to make the sail.at this moment hv no idea how to make a good sail ...Anyone can share...By now the paint of the hull already stained with glue, need to re-paint to hv the shine....to be continued..

[thong]

Keel

Brother can use PVC pipe with screw cap so can load number of lead to counter balance it.Thanks

NICE Boat

[helicraft]

DIY SAIL Boat Step by step

Brother can use PVC pipe with screw cap so can load number of lead to counter balance it.Thanks

NICE Boat

Hi Thong, thanks for the good n simple idea. I almost done it that way, I 've used some unwanted aquarium pump/filter accessories to do it. They can be opened to add weight just as yr idea…..do u hv idea to make the sail…cheers n A happy new year 2009