There are quite few of you who tried building their own boat and failed, but there are some who had succeeded and finished their project by using good boat plans. Actually there are a lot of people who succedeed. Boat building plans can these days be found around the web however all of you who want to buy boat plans must first some research on the topic. You can spend hundreds of dollars on a boat plan but if you don’t know anything about boat building you just might throw away everything because you will not know that you bought a plan that has a lot of faults.
There are lots of sellers that offer boat plans online for a small price but not all of those plans are worth buying. You can find all sorts of boat plans online, from power to sail boats, wood to fiberglass, etc. Most of them are very old and so the finished product just could be an old design and it may have a lot of technical faults in its construction of the hull and cabin.
You can buy some boat plan and complete your building project, but you won’t know how your boat will act in water or in rough sea conditions. The only way you can test how a boat acts when in water is that you are a large company with all the fancy professional gear and knowledge or by putting it to a test in real conditions.
The first option is out of your reach becouse it is usually preformed on scaled models of the original design in research labs and in special design software of big boating companies. This tests are preformed before some company decides to build a real size prototype.
The second option is that you expose your newly built boat to real time conditions. Let’s say you find out that your boat is not ea worthy. You just spent a fortune and thousands of work hours to build it and in the end basicly all you can do is to take it apart. Imagine throwing all that away because of a design mistake of some designer who probably doesn’t even exist when you try to find him to get your money back.
I think it is very important to check all the boat plans sellers and try to find all the possible reviews about boat plans you would like to buy. If you spend some days looking for a perfect plan for your boat there are more chances you will get it right and your project will be worth investing time and money.
If you are serious about boat building and are seeking for boat plans for a boat of your dreams then you should think about obtaining some useful resources that will show you where to get all the boat building info you need.
I am a big DIY enthusiast and in the last few years I rebuilt two boats and build one of my own from scratch. I know how hard it is to find a suitable boat plan because I spent a lot of days on researching the boat building topic. I decided to write a guide about all boat plans sellers to help you decide where to buy your boat plans and where you might have problems with your DIY project.
You can end up saving a large amount of money by reading Boat plans for Boat builders Guide on my DIY Boats Blog or end spending every thin gyou have for a faulty designed boat which won’t even flow.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/water-sports-articles/find-boat-plans-for-boat-building-3326601.html
Saturday
35th Annual Stuart Boat show all smiles despite economy
STUART — Vendors and visitors alike were upbeat during the opening day of the 35th annual Stuart Boat Show Friday.
"It seems like the general mood is positive," said Bobby Maione, owner of Stuart Motorsports, who was displaying boats, motorcycles, scooters and other recreational vehicles.
"They've got the election over, the holidays over and they're out looking for fun. And we sell fun," Maione said.
While many visitors were just having fun shopping, others were in the market to buy. Phil Camenisch was out looking for "deals, deals, deals," he said, before setting out to find parts for his boa, which he is renovating.
Bob Klos, who's been to three or four boat shows, said he was searching for a 17- to 19-foot fishing boat to replace his current boat.
Steve and Marcia Clement drove down from where they are visiting in Indialantic to see if they might take a sport fisher back home to Cheboygan, Mich., as a souvenir.
"I want to see this Rampage," said Steve Clement.
Chuck Pickover, owner and vice president of Sun Power CMP Yacht Sales of Tequesta, said he was optimistic for sales of the Rampage 34 with the Volvo Penta (diesel) drive.
"I'm sure there will be some deals inked here, we just haven't seen them yet. But it is only Friday morning," he said.
Rick Allen, founder of Miami-based AllSports Productions Inc, which produces the show, was also optimistic.
"We have about the same amount of exhibitors as last year. There are a lot of people here. And we have Chamber of Commerce weather," he said.
Although gate figures were not available, boat show veterans from drivers to exhibitors estimated the size of the crowd to be about the same as opening day last year, one of the show's best years.
"Last year, our gate was up 12 and one-half percent over the three-day period," said Vera Locke, executive director of the Marine Industries Association of the Treasure Coast, a sponsor.
Allen, who has produced the Stuart Boat Show for 14 years, said the outlook can only be positive.
"Despite the economy, this is full-on boating area and boating is a resilient industry," he said.
"It seems like the general mood is positive," said Bobby Maione, owner of Stuart Motorsports, who was displaying boats, motorcycles, scooters and other recreational vehicles.
"They've got the election over, the holidays over and they're out looking for fun. And we sell fun," Maione said.
While many visitors were just having fun shopping, others were in the market to buy. Phil Camenisch was out looking for "deals, deals, deals," he said, before setting out to find parts for his boa, which he is renovating.
Bob Klos, who's been to three or four boat shows, said he was searching for a 17- to 19-foot fishing boat to replace his current boat.
Steve and Marcia Clement drove down from where they are visiting in Indialantic to see if they might take a sport fisher back home to Cheboygan, Mich., as a souvenir.
"I want to see this Rampage," said Steve Clement.
Chuck Pickover, owner and vice president of Sun Power CMP Yacht Sales of Tequesta, said he was optimistic for sales of the Rampage 34 with the Volvo Penta (diesel) drive.
"I'm sure there will be some deals inked here, we just haven't seen them yet. But it is only Friday morning," he said.
Rick Allen, founder of Miami-based AllSports Productions Inc, which produces the show, was also optimistic.
"We have about the same amount of exhibitors as last year. There are a lot of people here. And we have Chamber of Commerce weather," he said.
Although gate figures were not available, boat show veterans from drivers to exhibitors estimated the size of the crowd to be about the same as opening day last year, one of the show's best years.
"Last year, our gate was up 12 and one-half percent over the three-day period," said Vera Locke, executive director of the Marine Industries Association of the Treasure Coast, a sponsor.
Allen, who has produced the Stuart Boat Show for 14 years, said the outlook can only be positive.
"Despite the economy, this is full-on boating area and boating is a resilient industry," he said.
Friday
Eco-Friendly Boating Relies on Technology and Sacrifice
The summer of 2008 was tough on drivers who were used to cheap gas and inefficient cars, but boaters were more apt to upgrade their inefficient technology and make lifestyle changes as the marine industry embraced fuel efficiency. We know that pleasure boating is a lot more of a discretionary activity than driving to work -- but the model of sacrifice and innovation is one to keep in mind for the future of all transportation.
New technologies ranging from more efficient two-stroke engines to longer-range electric boats have given pleasure boaters an opportunity to go green on the blue ocean. Evinrude's now-venerable E-Tec line of two-stroke engines puts automotive technology to shame, while a luxury electric Lear boat runs ten hours on a single charge. If that ain't green enough for you, there's always the option to use your boat less often.
Still, we were wondering if green technology and less time on the water resonated with consumers. We caught up with two employees at 3A Marine, a major sales and service center just south of Boston. Dave Simmer, 3A's Marketing Director, said that fuel efficiency and pollution reduction are definitely on the minds of customers. Roughly half of the visitors to 3A's website check out their "green boating" page, while customers call to ask about fuel saving tips. "People have been conscious of it. We don't want people to not go boating, but we also want people to be responsible." We think that sounds like a common-sense approach for all forms of transporation.
When it was released five years ago, the Evinrude E-Tec revolutionized not only marine engines but two-stroke engines in general. For fuel injection, the E-Tec relies on the same Lorentz coil found in loudspeakers to allow precision control of fuel droplet size. The E-Tec also avoids a need for a battery, instead relying on a magneto for reliably starting an engine that often sits in storage for the better part of a year. Jack White, 3A's Sales Manager, said that the E-Tec was extremely popular with his customers. "They've taken the technology that's the dirtiest and turned it into the cleanest -- still using two-stroke technology. It's now even cleaner than the four-stroke outboards." Even more important: boaters like it. Check out a video of it figuratively smoking a four-stroke below.
Despite what the warning label on your hairdryer says, electricity and water can mix. Last week, SolidNav announced a 48 volt electric boat motor that can cruise for up to two hours. Duffy builds an electric that can cruise at five miles an hour for eight hours, while the Lear 204 runs for eleven hours. The current crop of electrics are particularly popular for cruising protected waterways, White says that he's sure that electric boats will be in his seaside showroom in the near future. "I'm sure that in a very short period of time we'll be seeing more coming about that. It hasn't reached the retail level yet, but I'm sure it's taking place in some specialty markets," he said.
There's another great way to enjoy a boat responsibly: don't go very far. "I spent less money operating my boat this weekend than it would cost to take my family of four to a Boston Red Sox game," White said. "It's a minimal part of the expenses -- but I saw many people including myself maybe taking shorter trips in the boat."
Innovate and conserve while still enjoying the water? We really like that idea.Despite the rise in boat foreclosures, 3A's sales manager Jack White said that sales at his shop remained strong throughout the summer as boaters demanded the fuel-efficient technology which the marine industry was happy to provide -- even technology that exceeded EPA mandates. "Even with the rise in cost with fuel, compared to what we were doing just ten years ago operational costs really didn't rise as much because of the efficiencies, which is great -- nevermind the reduction in pollution," White said. He likened sales this summer to those right after 9/11. "I thought sales would go right down the tubes, but people bought more boats because they weren't travelling," he said. "Business remains strong because people are choosing not to travel either by air or by automobile."
Your turn: would the fuel-saving paradigm of technology and conservation work outside of recreational boating? We're listening.
New technologies ranging from more efficient two-stroke engines to longer-range electric boats have given pleasure boaters an opportunity to go green on the blue ocean. Evinrude's now-venerable E-Tec line of two-stroke engines puts automotive technology to shame, while a luxury electric Lear boat runs ten hours on a single charge. If that ain't green enough for you, there's always the option to use your boat less often.
Still, we were wondering if green technology and less time on the water resonated with consumers. We caught up with two employees at 3A Marine, a major sales and service center just south of Boston. Dave Simmer, 3A's Marketing Director, said that fuel efficiency and pollution reduction are definitely on the minds of customers. Roughly half of the visitors to 3A's website check out their "green boating" page, while customers call to ask about fuel saving tips. "People have been conscious of it. We don't want people to not go boating, but we also want people to be responsible." We think that sounds like a common-sense approach for all forms of transporation.
When it was released five years ago, the Evinrude E-Tec revolutionized not only marine engines but two-stroke engines in general. For fuel injection, the E-Tec relies on the same Lorentz coil found in loudspeakers to allow precision control of fuel droplet size. The E-Tec also avoids a need for a battery, instead relying on a magneto for reliably starting an engine that often sits in storage for the better part of a year. Jack White, 3A's Sales Manager, said that the E-Tec was extremely popular with his customers. "They've taken the technology that's the dirtiest and turned it into the cleanest -- still using two-stroke technology. It's now even cleaner than the four-stroke outboards." Even more important: boaters like it. Check out a video of it figuratively smoking a four-stroke below.
Despite what the warning label on your hairdryer says, electricity and water can mix. Last week, SolidNav announced a 48 volt electric boat motor that can cruise for up to two hours. Duffy builds an electric that can cruise at five miles an hour for eight hours, while the Lear 204 runs for eleven hours. The current crop of electrics are particularly popular for cruising protected waterways, White says that he's sure that electric boats will be in his seaside showroom in the near future. "I'm sure that in a very short period of time we'll be seeing more coming about that. It hasn't reached the retail level yet, but I'm sure it's taking place in some specialty markets," he said.
There's another great way to enjoy a boat responsibly: don't go very far. "I spent less money operating my boat this weekend than it would cost to take my family of four to a Boston Red Sox game," White said. "It's a minimal part of the expenses -- but I saw many people including myself maybe taking shorter trips in the boat."
Innovate and conserve while still enjoying the water? We really like that idea.Despite the rise in boat foreclosures, 3A's sales manager Jack White said that sales at his shop remained strong throughout the summer as boaters demanded the fuel-efficient technology which the marine industry was happy to provide -- even technology that exceeded EPA mandates. "Even with the rise in cost with fuel, compared to what we were doing just ten years ago operational costs really didn't rise as much because of the efficiencies, which is great -- nevermind the reduction in pollution," White said. He likened sales this summer to those right after 9/11. "I thought sales would go right down the tubes, but people bought more boats because they weren't travelling," he said. "Business remains strong because people are choosing not to travel either by air or by automobile."
Your turn: would the fuel-saving paradigm of technology and conservation work outside of recreational boating? We're listening.
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