MATERIAL LIST
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, with the exception of the building stocks and chipboard, which are net. These figures allow for building with 1/4 in (6mm) Kiri or Western Red Cedar skin for the hull and 1/4 in (6mm) Gaboon plywood for the deck and cockpit sole. All frames and bulkheads are constructed from 3/8 in (9mm) Gaboon Plywood.
Resin & glass quantities are only approx
CHIPBOARD or MDF
8ft by 4ft (2.44 x1.22m) 16mm (5/8") - 5 sheets approx.
WESTERN RED CEDAR/ PAULOWNIA TIMBER
30mm x 9mm (1/4") - 17 sq.m (182 sq/ft) - Hull planking
1600mm x 125mm x 13mm - keelson (1x)
1000mm x 115mm x 20mm (2 x) laminated stem piece
PLYWOOD
8'x4' (2.44x 1.22m) (Gabbon plywood -Okoume)
6mm (1/4") - 6 sheets approx.(decking, cockpit sole and ceilings)
9mm (3/8") - 4 sheets approx (bulkheads/ringframes)
RESIN & GLASS (for coatings and reinforced areas)
Epoxy resin - 40kg
Epoxy hardener 8 kg
450g/sq.m Biax fabric - 50sq.m
5kg glue powder ( Cabosil-FGI)
5kg Q-Cells ( fairing powder)
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.
Sportz 16 Construction
THE SAIL PLAN
The SPORTZ 16 supports a well-proportioned fractional rig balancing a non-overlapping jib for ease of control. The main is on a traveler, optimizing main sheet control and adjustment to get the most out of every puff of breeze. In regards to tacking, it's easy. Turn the rudder!
The shrouds are attached outboard and fastened to a bulkhead, optimized for maximum strength and better staying angles. This also allows for a lighter mast and rigging.
CONSTRUCTION
The SPORTZ 16 is built of strip plank Western Red Cedar or Kiri for the hull and plywood for the decks and interior.
Sandwiched in epoxy, and directional E-glass fabrics, this results in a stronger, tougher and more durable "Composite" boat, yet still retaining its lightweight construction and ability to be built on a tight budget.
