Pete, I totally agree with your idea to save weight in the design phase. Slim hulls and shorter fordecks require less material. I also designed the interieur...
My apologies if this message does not have sufficient multihull content - then please respond direct. About 2 years ago, I bought a set of plans from Alexander...
Thanks again Carl. I'd seen these before. The one document which I found a very good read was the "SP guide to composite" available at (although writen in...
A fair price is determined not by the market but by your costs. Materials including waste and built in error rate and allowing for cost increases Labor ar a...
Wiets Wilken, I agree with Capt. Len, you need to know your costs in material, labor, overhead and desired profit. Most industries finally convert these to...
I am saving your email to try to work through some of your assumptions again, but here are some of my thoughts on cost vs. size vs performance. The cost of...
carlwyc@...
Mar 5, 2002 6:39 pm
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There are several ways to decide what to charge. Look at other boats in this size and performance range and determin fair market value of a completed boat. A...
carlwyc@...
Mar 5, 2002 7:46 pm
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We are getting into marketing now which is a different kettle of fish. Back when I was starting I worked the NY Boat Show with a company I had a dealership...
Stijn The Symposium is at the Mountbatten Centre in Plymouth on Sat13th and Sun 14th April 2002 - Tickets and info www.themultihull.com/symposium or my number...
Pete
psilcock@...
Mar 5, 2002 10:16 pm
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This eBay listing forwarded from the Classic multihulls list. A partially completed 56' cat in Tacoma WA for $25,000 ...
Hello all, I would like to get some advice on what multihull to choose. We are currently sailing on a Lead Swinging Device (monohull Waarschip 570). It has...
Hi - I think it would be very interesting if you checked the ads in the back of Multihulls Magazine and sent for the info on "Cross Multihulls" . Not only do...
Hi All - Does anyone know if Norman Cross Multihull Designs has a web page ? I am Particularly interested in his 10.5 tri design - any info ? Thanks - Aloha -...
... No, but his widow used to advertise in Multihulls Magazine and would sell plans. Marty...
Martin Voss
teklost@...
Mar 11, 2002 9:40 pm
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The JARCAT SIX metre has a double berth and two singles in an easily handled package. weighing just 400kg-425kg empty and with a hull form capable of carrying...
Hi all, The property upon which stands my apartment with adjacent 20'x50' workspace has just been sold and we are being evicted. Time to move the Searunner 31...
... No. But in case you're interested, here's the response to my inquiry. You'll have to ask for the pictures to be emailed directly to you. Ed Pictures of 56'...
I had a few problems with the whole write-up he did, too. It really sounds like she was designed by looking at brochures. The hull shapes indicate (??) 2nd...
How about the open air stairs to nowhere? My wife and I and a few multi friends looking for boats had a good chuckle over the boat. It really is a shame to...
Jamie Hallman
jhallman@...
Mar 12, 2002 4:13 am
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Hello again, Well, I'm thinking once again about building a woods design "Romany" 34 foot cat. I have a question. I can either build the hulls in plywood or...
