Marine Designs
We have boat plans (both yacht designs, catamaran designs and power designs) for all sizes. From the 12ft Mushulu Dinghy stitch & glue yacht tender to the Oceansky 57 catamaran. We design timber boats, plywood boats, strip plank boats, fibreglass composite boats, steel and aluminum boats to very modern styling for both monohull designs or multihull designs, powerboat or sailboat and in round bilge, multi-chine or radius chine hull forms.
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Arrangement
The requirement for the Cruise Control 5.2 was simple. It had to be light, quick to build, easy on the pocket, a deep "V" hull and yet still retain its strength, seaworthiness and performance. The Cruise Control 5.2 plywood version is built from Marine plywood, epoxy, and directional E-glass fabrics, constructed using the Stitch & Tape. THe strip plank compostie version is built from strip plank and directional E-glass fabrics, both methods resulting in a stronger, tougher and more durable boat, while still retaining their lightweight constructions.
Construction
The following list of materials is approximate and intended for calculation of approximate costs. We offer no guarantees of accuracy.
The list is for all timber in the construction of hull, deck and interior, including building stocks, temporary bracing etc. Allowance has been made in the quantities for about 20% wastage.
STRUCTURAL PLYWOOD OR PARTICLE BOARD
8ft by 4ft (2.44 x1.22m) 12mm (1/2") - 2 sheets
MARINE PLYWOOD
8'x4' (2.4x 1.2m - Pacific Maple or Gaboon)
6mm (1/4") - 13 sheets
9mm (3/8") - 7 sheet
12mm (1/2") - 7 sheets
Hoop Pine, Oregon or similar,
19x19mm (3/4"x3/4") -approx 30 m
RESIN & GLASS (for coatings and reinforced areas)
Epoxy resin & Hardner - FGI R180/ H180- approx 96 kg
450g/sq.m Double Bias - approx 90 sq m
(Cheaper to purchase the items listed below in 10 kg bags- you will have left overs, but overall far cheaper than smaller quanties)
Glue powder 10 kg
Fairing powder 10 kg (Q-cells, Microballoons or similar)
Design
Also the large chines on the Cruise Control 5.2 hull form, deflects water down and under the hull, acting as two points on which it balances. These points provide a great deal of dynamic stability for a more solid ride while also increasing lift and reducing drag for a faster more efficient running hull.
MATERIALS LIST FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL 5.2
The following list of materials is approximate and intended for calculation of approximate costs. We offer no guarantees of accuracy.
The list is for all timber in the construction of hull, deck and interior, including building stocks, temporary bracing etc. Allowance has been made in the quantities for about 20% wastage.
CHIPBOARD or MDF
8ft by 4ft (2.44 x1.22m) 19mm (3/4") - 8 sheets approx.
WESTERN RED CEDAR/ PAULOWNIA TIMBER
42mm x 12mm (1/2") - 12 sq.m (105 sq/ft)
30 x 12mm (1/ 2") - 12 sq.m ( 105 sq/ft)
PLYWOOD
8'x4' (2.44x 1.22m) (Marine plywood )
6mm (1 /4") - 3 sheets approx
9mm (3/8") - 6 sheets approx.
12mm (1/2") - 9 sheets approx
SAWN PINE (for building stocks etc)
25X125mm (1"x3") (rails) - 6.1m (20')
42x19mm (1"-5/8 x 3/4") (frame supports ) - 10 lengths of 1.312m(4ft - 4") / 2 lengths of .624m( 2ft)
RESIN & GLASS (for coatings and reinforced areas)
West System or FGI (R-180, H-180) Epoxy resin - 96kg
450g/sq.m Biaxial fabric - 90 sq.m (872 sq.ft)
10kg glue powder ( Cabosil-FGI)
10kg Q-Cells ( fairing powder)
