MATERIALS LIST FOR THE MUSHULU 12
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 10% wastage.
These figures allow for building with 1/4" (6mm) & 3/8" (9mm) Meranti, Hoop pine or Gaboon plywood for the hull and interior.
STRUCTURAL PLYWOOD OR PARTICLE BOARD
8ft by 4ft (2.44 x1.22m) 12mm (5/8") - 2 sheets
MARINE PLYWOOD
8'x4' (2.44x 1.22m - (Pacific Maple, Meranti or oakume (Gabboon))
6mm (1/4") - 5 sheets
9mm (3/8") - 1 sheet
RESIN & GLASS (for coatings and reinforced areas)
Epoxy resins & Hardener - 12kg
200g/sq.m cloth fabric - 28 sq.m
Glue powder 5 kg
Fairing powder 5 kg
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.
Mushulu 12 Construction
The requirement of the Mushulu 12 was simple. It had to be light, quick to build, easy on the pocket, and yet still retain its strength, seaworthiness and performance. The Mushulu 12 is built of 6mm (1/4") and 9mm (3/8") Marine plywood, sandwiched in epoxy, and directional E-glass fabrics using the Stitch & Tape method. Overall this results in a stronger, tougher and more durable "Composite" boat, while still retaining its lightweight construction.
The Mushulu 12 boat (without the motor) weighs approx half , pending builders ability and materials used, when compared to an alloy boat of the same dimensions and is easily handle by 2 people, for hauling up the beach, loading onto the box trailer , or as a car-topper.
Designed with full seat bulkheads, every "compartment" is self contained. As far as building is concerned and the simplicity in its construction, take a look at the construction photo's of the Mushulu.
