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I am not entirely sure I see why you can't tig weld in a bulkhead in the field of the hull? Assuming that the bulkheads aren't place something like 5 inches apart. With a short cup and a cut down tungsten with a button cap on the torch and a flex head, it seems like It should be even more maneuverab...

Good points all around. I have press brake and shear capabilities but do not have an english wheel so not needing one is great. Yup no tail fins, but i think we are saying the same thing. I want something simple, and efficient. Which is much inline with what you said about form is function. I have a...

Hi Kevin, THanks for all the great feedback! I will clarify my goal isnt for the multi chine hull of a whaler, but more the size of boat, with a remote helm, and for the same purpose, inland water, lakes, sounds etc. A shallow V hull of some sort would work great. I'm actually really familiar with l...

Hi Kevin, Yeah the simplicity of the design is what looks appealing to me. The weight specs are pretty light, and given the estimates I've seen on per pound cost for supply and cnc cutting, it seems rather affordable. Can you think of similar designs I might consider? I am pretty confident in my abi...

I am contemplating a build of a small skiff and was looking for recommendations for both suppliers of aluminum and facilities that could do the cutting based on provided cut files. I was hoping to stay local as it makes pickup transportation of material much easier. Has anyone worked with a seattle/...

Does anyone have any experience with metalboatkits.com? I am interested in their 16' skiff. I like the simplicity of the design in that theres no raised floor, its just a simple hull and seats. I was just looking for feedback regarding the designs from this company.

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Brian

Hi everyone. I have been researching building an aluminum boat. I have been looking for plans for a boat that is something like a 15' boston whaler, or a small boat, designed for remote steering (read not tiller). I am thinking I would like a design that doesn't require cnc cutting, but that can be ...