Building a sailboat

re_all · 2020-05-16T15:01:44+00:00

No experiences to share concerning boat-building.

HOWEVER- I have a small bit of advice that would be absolutely relevant.

How about building a model of what you have in mind first. Something like a 1:25 scale / made from scratch. This would serve several purposes.

This activity would give you some hands-on experience of working with your hands.

You would be able to see (on a smaller scale) if what you have in mind would actually work.

You would get a better idea that mere visualization could ever give, for the breadth and scope of the project.

This project would take a corner of a room, space-wise; versus an entire yard or an entire garage.

The project cost (time and money) would be less than a full scale project by many magnitudes.

And ultimately, you will have one of two realizations.

If you cannot, or will not finish a scale model of a catamaran.... what makes you think you could do a full scale project?
If you can finish a scale model of a catamaran, then you will know that you can do it; having the proof in your hands.

I hope my advice, and suggestion is of enough worth to consider. I personally think it is a fine idea.Just make sure it is also a feasible one.

MisanthropeArtichoke · 2020-05-16T15:31:50+00:00

I don't know your level of experience with that sort of thing, but my recommendation, from experience, is to start small. Perhaps buy a sailboat which needs some work and fix it up.

SparkyMcBiff · 2020-05-16T15:47:52+00:00

I'm not a sailor but my only experience is that one year I had spent a whole winter in Panama (I live in Canada) and I happened to run into a retired guy (from BC) who had been sailing around the world with his wife for the last 14 years with his steel sailboat that he had built in his backyard in Port Coquitlam BC. (He was a steelworker before he retired).

I spent a few days on his boat with him, along with a solo sailor from France and a couple from Scotland (all of whom were also sailing around the world), because due to regulations he needed four "line-handlers" during the passage through the Panama canal.

Because of scheduling issues we were forced to overnight on the boat on the lake the passage on the lake in the middle of the Isthmus (along with the local Panamanian canal "pilot" that ever ship is required to have on board).

On deck at night under an amazing star-filled sky he whipped out the booze and all the sailors spoke for hours on end about their amazing experiences that they had run into over their years of living on the sea.

(And because his boat was steel-hulled apparently it saved him a lot of grief in a few situations).

I am not a sailor (except for a few Hobie Cats over the years) but that was one of the highlights of my life.

There is a boatload (sorry) of information online, and a ton of sailing forums to get yourself up to speed on any sailing/boating information that you need.

MGTOW_BEASTMODE · 2020-05-16T15:48:24+00:00

Plan twice, cut once!

That's all the experience I have to offer.

Men must build!!! Great project, please post progress pictures.

DangZagnut · 2020-05-16T16:17:16+00:00

I've done all sorts of boat mods, but never built a boat from scratch?

MGTOW-Academy · 2020-05-17T19:44:05+00:00

Did you take a boater’s safety Ed class online?

A sailboat likely won’t require that to operate (in my state anyone born after Jan 1st 1988 needs one to operate a vessel of 10 hp or more)l but I’m sure you’ll find it helpful. The boater’s Ed course is free with the BoatUS foundation. In my state (florida) my card came free to me in the mail at no cost, and it never expires (lasts for a lifetime).

see if your state approves the free course

I also have the promo codes for free access to their Modern Marine Navigation course and Learn to Sail Course if you want them...

dogwoodcat · 2020-05-18T00:17:23+00:00

Get super comfortable working with fiberglass first, it is not easy.

MyShitDoesStink · 2020-05-18T00:22:40+00:00

If you haven't already done so, I would suggest learning how to sail and getting some certifications.

For the US start with these ASA Certifications

ASA 101 - Basic Keel Boat
ASA 103 - Basic Coastal Cruising
ASA 104 - Bareboat Cruising
ASA 114 - Catamaran Cruising

Some where along the way, do as others suggested and buy an old cheap sailboat. Learn how to make repairs and upgrades.

You can also become a crew member on the thousands of crewed voyages that occur each year. Check out FindACrew.Net

Title	Building a sailboat
Author	throwaway152038
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Date	May 16, 2020 2:28 PM UTC (6 years ago)
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