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by chille51
Sun Nov 06, 2022 11:19 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Hull ride differences between manufacturers
Replies: 14
Views: 5919

Re: Hull ride differences between manufacturers

hatcher, I think you've stated a pretty good summary of the welded boat shape attributes that contribute to a good ride .  There remains a discussion of structural framing ideas but the shape that meets the water is what mainly determines ride.     Yes, have been eagerly following the discussion on...
by chille51
Sun Oct 23, 2022 1:40 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: welded hull structure options
Replies: 10
Views: 6285

Re: welded hull structure options

Wow, thanks for the very detailed responses Kevin! Like the previous ones, if anything they only reinforce how much I have to learn on the subject. Even basic terminology is mostly new to me, so trying my best to follow along. In terms of just getting up to speed on the basics, if anyone has a good ...
by chille51
Sat Oct 22, 2022 4:05 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: welded hull structure options
Replies: 10
Views: 6285

Re: welded hull structure options

Looks like the kinda rig I have in mind, scaled up. Nice one!
by chille51
Fri Oct 21, 2022 10:41 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: welded hull structure options
Replies: 10
Views: 6285

Re: welded hull structure options

Thanks JonH. Definitely would be interested in seeing what the finished product looks like. Sounds like a solid boat to me!
by chille51
Fri Oct 21, 2022 10:06 am
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: welded hull structure options
Replies: 10
Views: 6285

Re: welded hull structure options

Thanks for the thorough response and point taken regarding the importance of hull shape.  I don't dismiss or disagree, but just have found information on that topic, as well as the types of alloys, easier to come by.  Definitely have been reading up on both topics. I'll admit, at this stage I only r...
by chille51
Thu Oct 20, 2022 8:53 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: welded hull structure options
Replies: 10
Views: 6285

welded hull structure options

Hello all, first time poster here.  Have been reading lots and searching past threads but so far haven't turned up quite what I'm wondering, at least in one place.  If this has been discussed before or should be posted in a different area please let me know! So the situation is I am seeking to get a...