[donethat]

Any of you ever built a boat?

 

[donethat]

Re: What's the deal with Bruce Roberts designs?

I would like to discuss boatbuilding with someone who has done it or is in the process.
I have built a br 38 and stressing over deck layout plans based on old plans!
FRP foam cored hull, wood epoxy, cored deck , deck steped mast, etc. Anyone?

 

[donethat]

Im here
questions on everything, deck steped masts , 30 year old brand new volvo penta engines, etc.

 

[donethat]

I would like toknow more about the coments about the skegs failing on br offshore 38 cutters. I have built one and although it has never been wet, makes me curious! My shast is 1 3/4 inch solid 316 ss. Custon stuffing box at upper shast and custom bronze foot bushing.

 

[donethat]

Nice to have a reply.
lots of questions on lots of small details.
never had someone answer before and I type slow.

 

[donethat]

Done.... you're going to have to frame your questions more specifically if you expect helpful responses.

Thanks,

 

[donethat]

I have a cutter rig layout , yes it is the bruce roberts offshore 38 and built faithfully to blue water standerda.
This is the question. I have many years and effort into this boat. Do I part it out or does the hull design have merrit? Your or others opinion would assume quality of construction but assuming that , what is the public view. Im out of here shortly and dont want to leave them with anchor!

 

[donethat]

Done.... you're going to have to frame your questions more specifically if you expect helpful responses.

Balls up boys!
Say what you think!
appreciate it.

yours truly
al

 

[donethat]

Im 57, been building said boat since I was 27. It has only been outdoors for 2 winters. Hahaha

 

[donethat]

Thanks,
its my latest diagnosis and the reason I dont have the energy to finish my work. But it kept me going for 30years.
I will send you pics. Just for your interest.
thanks for your help

 

[donethat]

Sorry, got confused. Faster, newhaul.

 

[donethat]

I did a search, br38 , skeg problems came up on this site.
I was adavanced because the coments I was answering to were 2 years old . Now I am talking with people!!.
I know lots about boatbuilding. Sailing, not so much!
you dont know me and I dont know you but I would like to show you what I know and have done, in exchange you might advise me.
you seem to care about boats in general, as I have..
the other part is heart related. Hahahaha

 

[donethat]

Ajssweett at hotmail.com

 

[donethat]

I lived on the queen charlotte island, a man built a ship there. 1980 plus. Look it up!
wood ship. 60 feet pluss.

 

[donethat]

Ron,
thanks for your response
I have every book and since the internet most sites.
what is your biggest boat project!
no offence but if you havnt hand laid up 7 drums of resin, its a project, not a boat building thing.
changed a hatch? Good info for me. Gotta Installl 15 plus..

yoy want me to be moŕe specific, an entire build requires more.
envision doing everything on your boat from scratch!
I still need info from the community out there but I do know what im doing.

 

[donethat]

Good question
bruce roberts offshore 38
review.