A custom design in steel could run to 10 percent of the boat’s value. chined construction, a method that greatly simplifies hull plating, is an attractive option for amateur builders. with little more than a welding machine and good cutting and handling equipment, a steel hull can be backyard built.. More to the point, the steel hull was so fair and true due to his simple, proven methods that no one could tell it was a steel boat. these qualities of al’s work are reflected in the metal tug plans we offer.. The plans include the steel work drawings for the hull and engine beads and the computer generated hull panel shapes. she has a beam of 11'6" (3.5m) and has a double chine hull capable of speeds up to 25 knots..
Designs available in steel…. steel is an excellent boatbuilding material, proven in use worldwide. however, due to the relatively high weight compared to other boatbuilding materials, and the care required in the design stage with regard to hull development, structural integrity, stability, and balance, the plans used to build a steel boat should be intended specifically for use with this. A 9 metre steel power catamaran for long distance economical cruising. the alternative way of spacious live a board cruising under power. also available in aluminium construction and a 4 stroke outboard version in steel or aluminium.. In steel boat construction frames are not continuously welded to the plate except in the way of built-in fuel tanks that utilise the hull plate as an oil-tight component. instead, frame-to-plate welds are in ‘chain’ or ‘staggered’ form..
