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Short readable discussion by a prolific designer of the pros and cons of aluminum, ferro-cement, fiberglass, steel, several methods of wood construction. Also the many answers to the question, "Can this design be converted to another building material?"
[Benford Design Group, St. Michaels, M, USA]
One of the best resources on the web for familiarizing yourself with sailboat boatbuilding techniques and materials. Includes a forum on tools and equipment, as well as several others on the boat design.
[Boat Design Net, Beaver Island, MI, USA]
Grab bag of facts and commentary about alternative hull materials and structures. Contains excerpts from hard-to-find bulletin board and newsgroup postings, as well as links to useful sites and vendor pages.
[Bill Dietrich, USA]
Detailed photos and account of building a Dudley Dix 35-foot steel design from pre-cut panels.
[Dudley Dix Yacht Design, Virginia Beach, VA, USA]
An illustrated account of building a round-bilge boat whose sides each consists of two flat panels with a constant-but-large-radius panel between them, simplifying and reducing the cost of construction. The sailing disadvantages and building difficulties of hard-chine construction are discussed.
[Dudley Dix Yacht Design, Virginia Beach, VA, USA]
Excellent tour through the varieties of "inox." Includes downloadable reference manual.
[Australian Stainless Steel Development Association, Australia]
How to overcome hole-in-the-boat anxiety. Whether to use a twist bit (steel or cobalt), a hole saw, or a paddle bit. The advantages of a portable alignment tool. Tips for fiberglass, aluminum, stainless and wood. How to fill holes as well.
[SailNet, 12 March 2003]
Account of the author′s purchase of a steel boat, with six tips for evaluating second-hand steel boats.
[SailNet, 28 February 2003]
Dissolves rust with a non-sagging formula that can be applied to vertical and horizontal surfaces. Phosphatizes and protects bare metal. Prepares substrates for improved paint adhesion.
[ITW Philadelphia Resins, Montgomeryville, PA, USA]
Extensive list with good search facility. Covers just about any cruising topic. Tree and branch format for threads.
[The Sailing Company, Middletown, RI, USA]
Electrolysis, Grounding and Corrosion
Aluminum decks can be married to steel hulls. Composite construction has . . . less weight and less magnetic interference.
Geoff Payne
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