DIY Yachts

Congratulations, looks a million dollars, job well done.

Look forward to seeing you on the water.

Dean We only did small glue fillets either side of the stringer, except for stringers that were used for floors, cupboards or shelves. Additionally, we lined many visual (ie not in the cupboards) internal sides with 6mm (well resined the sealed cavities). Ensure that you keep it as clean and smooth ...

Beav222 I would cover the hulls from direct sunlight, even with a cheap tarp. We invited the paint specialist out to view ours prior to finishing. He suggested a light sand 120grit to break the skin. We then chose a nonablative followed by ablative paints from the same manufacturer. Yes, call overbo...

Hey Dazza
Now ten years in the water and the additional paint is literally ‘worth it’s wait in gold’. We have done one cutback externally and still have another 5-8 years I reckon. Inside, it still as we painted it.

I wouldn’t change what you are doing, in particular below waterline.

Quite simply, the BEST! Excellent haulout using either a travel lift or sealift, clean concrete hardstand area, THREE courtesy cars (2 of them utes), FREE laundry facilities, good amenities for liveaboards, great helpful friendly staff, AND CHEAP! Amazingly, the best is not the most expensive. Prob...

its looking really nice, well done and thank you for posting.

Hi Paul Congratulations. It is a huge achievement and emotional (if anything like my launch). The yacht looks amazing, you should be proud. Sea sickness does go, just be careful with the bride, once they are turned off, thats it... Look forward to catching up sometime, we have been living on urs for...

Appreciate your efforts Steve.

Been using the iPad for the past few years reading the Blogs. Logged on here with a MacBook to see 60 notifications...Will work through them. Kindly James

Hi David
Looks a million dollars, well done.

What a great cockpit. If you end up like us, you'll be in there 70% of the time. Make it super comfy