Firstly, thank you to all the posters on here for your input in this forum. I've learnt a lot. Thank you especially for posting your mistakes as well as your triumphs. We learn more from these sometimes!
Well the plans and patterns are ordered and posted so I guess the gun has fired for this build.
Living on the bay, it’s time I built a boat so I can enjoy this beautiful area of the world. So much protected water here!!
The Argie 15 was chosen because I liked the look of it. That was pretty much it. It looks pretty stable too, which I liked. Also it is a fairly simple design and this is my first boat build.
Here are a couple that others have built...
Design can be found here: http://www.dixdesign.com/argie15.htm
Some people on here have done some amazing things with this design and you were my inspiration (@capefox, @Fudzwollop and others). I plan on using the boat to sail in, but also as a fishing vessel from time to time. A 6-10hp motor will at times be bolted to the transom for some versatility.
The boat (at this stage) will be built with a balanced lug sail, engine mount on the transom, fibreglass bottom, side seating, storage for fishing rods, and I want some technology on board. A boat trailer will be used to launch it.
Initial questions:
1. I have two choices of 6mm ply from a reputable source. In my price range, it’s either gaboon or pink marine (otherwise known as red meranti or pacific maple). I understand the gaboon (9kg per sheet) is lighter but the pink marine (11.2kg per sheet) should be stronger (shouldn’t it?). I’ll be using 8 sheets all up. As I plan on running an outboard occasionally, should I go the pink marine for strength? I figure 8.4kg difference in the ply selection is not that much for this type of boat?? Correct me if I’m wrong, but rot would be less an issue too, wouldn’t it with the pink marine? Pink marine is $50 per sheet cheaper too. Designer states that both timbers are fine for this boat.
2. Should I choose a thicker ply in the transom due to the outboard motor? The plans state that it should be good for a 10HP motor as is (6mm), but would YOU go a little thicker on the transom if it was your project?
3. Would it be advantageous to butt join the sheets together before marking out and cutting the sides and bottom to ensure the lines are true? Could the cutting, moving damage the joins in some way (assuming I was careful).
Thank you in advance for any help/advice/constructive criticism you may offer. What a great community for this kind of project you all are!!
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