Ben's Boogers: The shape of things to come!

Friday, May 21, 2010

The shape of things to come!

This is it!!!!! This is the shape of my boat. All major plywood construction is complete (accept for the added suger scoop for PHRF handicap racing).

There are some spots where I will be able to tape the underside, and I need to tape the hull to deck seem, but otherwise I am into "finish" mode. YAHOO!!!

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GloryhoundMay 22, 2010 at 1:49 AM
Fantastic Ben, you're on the home stretch now!!! Looks great.
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The i550:

The original i550 was created for the MicroTon class, and has since been upgraded and redrawn as a one-off sportboat for fleet racing.

Due to it’s simple construction method, there’s not much to the construction process. The whole thing can be cutout, and “stitched” together in a weekend. The construction process is fairly simple and straightforward; The wood panels are cutout and “stitched” together in a string jig to keep the boat symmetric. Once the boat has been stitched, the open hull is left right side up, and the seams glued with glass tape and epoxy. Frames are set in the boat, and taped with epoxy in place. The whole interior can then be epoxied and finished before adding the decking.

Decking comes next, then the hull exterior itself. The boat is still light enough in this stage that it can be easily turned over with the help of come friends. The bottom faired and finished and the hull turned back upright. Rigging is added, and any interior details come next. Sounds simple ? That’s because it is. Total build time is typically about 200 man hours.
There is room down below for simple accommodations, and “camp style” sleeping. Plenty of room on deck ensures comfort both up and downwind. A bulbed keel gives stability and righting moment while allowing the boat to keep dinghy like performance.

Ben's Boogers

Friday, May 21, 2010

The shape of things to come!

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The i550:

BEER-O-METER

Before (my last project)

And AFTER.....

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