Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
08-07-2015, 10:35
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,321
Re: Boat Schools
Wow Colin A that is a lot of jobs just from a boat building education. That's really cool. Thanks for telling me about the different schools, I'll check them out.
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
08-07-2015, 06:06
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,321
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
08-07-2015, 05:20
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,321
Re: Boat Schools
FamilyVan I have considered this, and the couple of programs I have looked at have a heavy emphasis on woodworking and furniture joinery, so If I decided building boats wasn't for me I would have an...
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
08-07-2015, 04:39
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,321
Re: Boat Schools
Thank you guys for asking more in-depth questions and giving me more things to think about, I really need that. I am originally from the U.S. but live in SA now, so moving to a different country...
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
07-07-2015, 14:19
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,321
Re: Boat Schools
Thanks FamilyVan, that's a pretty cool program the Niagara has.
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
07-07-2015, 12:03
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,321
Boat Schools
This is going to be a pretty random un-entertaining post, so feel free to leave now if you want.
I am 17 and don't really know what I would like to do at this point in my life. Boat building and...
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
03-07-2015, 14:28
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Replies: 42
Views: 5,545
Re: My First Boat Question Ever
I have been looking at the Atkin designed "Teach", and it looks really promising, but I am still undecided so far. Atkin & Co. - Teach (https://atkinboatplans.com/Sail/Teach.html)
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
03-07-2015, 14:03
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Replies: 42
Views: 5,545
Re: My First Boat Question Ever
That would be pretty fun. I have been wondering where to get more help. Right now I just need to find some boat plans, but once the plans are in hand i'll have a massive amount of questions. That...
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
03-07-2015, 13:44
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Replies: 42
Views: 5,545
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
03-07-2015, 08:44
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,521
Atkins "Teach" Owners?
Hello, I was wondering if anyone has any experience with the Atkin designed "Teach". It's a 15' 6" V-Bottom sailboat. I'm looking at buying the plans and building it, but can not find a lot in terms...
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
03-07-2015, 06:47
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Replies: 0
Views: 778
Atkin&Co Teach?
Hello, I was wondering if anyone has any experience with the Atkin designed "Teach". It's a 15' 6" V-Bottom sailboat. I'm looking at buying the plans and building it, but can not find a lot in terms...
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
03-07-2015, 05:58
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Replies: 42
Views: 5,545
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
02-07-2015, 10:07
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Replies: 42
Views: 5,545
Re: My First Boat Question Ever
I would probably sail south of Ballito closer to Durban. And as for launch and recovery I haven't figure that out. I need to look into some marinas and scope out my best option. Thank you guys for...
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
01-07-2015, 03:16
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Replies: 42
Views: 5,545
Re: My First Boat Question Ever
captlloyd I want to build, but also sail. This isn't a financial decision at all. I just feel that if I build my own boat I will know it inside and out, like an author and his book. It would also...
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
01-07-2015, 03:11
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Replies: 42
Views: 5,545
Re: My First Boat Question Ever
Thank you all for your comments, they were very helpful. by smaller I mean in between 8 and 15 ft so that it could be trailered pretty easily with a few guys. I would probably only have one our two...
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
30-06-2015, 03:37
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Replies: 42
Views: 5,545
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
30-06-2015, 03:20
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Replies: 42
Views: 5,545
My First Boat Question Ever
So I'm looking at building my first boat, but don't have any experience. I would like something smaller for transportation and something not overly complicated. I will be sailing this in either the...
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Forum: Meets & Greets
27-06-2015, 09:36
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Replies: 2
Views: 41,307
Newbie for IL
Hi, i'm Cooper. I'm from IL, but recently moved to South Africa. I also just recently got into sailing and boat building, so I'm here to learn and hopefully build my own little boat soon. I don't...
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