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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 24-05-2021, 15:13
Replies: 69
Views: 10,823
Posted By Fore and Aft
Re: How stupid is this idea: turn a racer into a liveaboard?

Looks like a buried bow to me Wingssail? I am not even sure that Dugong bow would stop that happening?
I wonder if there are drawings of the keel around? It's really not a big deal to take a...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 18-05-2021, 23:51
Replies: 69
Views: 10,823
Posted By Fore and Aft
Re: How stupid is this idea: turn a racer into a liveaboard?

Manateeman I liked that photo as well. Maybe while plumbing the bow it wouldn't hurt to fair in one of your Dugongs like this?
Cheers
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 18-05-2021, 03:27
Replies: 69
Views: 10,823
Posted By Fore and Aft
Re: How stupid is this idea: turn a racer into a liveaboard?

tnerual, by the time you have finished the new cabin, cockpit and interior you should be an expert in glassing. So then maybe with the leftover foam and resin you could plumb that bow up and glass...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 17-05-2021, 20:14
Replies: 69
Views: 10,823
Posted By Fore and Aft
Re: How stupid is this idea: turn a racer into a liveaboard?

Orin I did'nt think about costs, this is exactly why the wife says NO to most of my ideas.
I don't think you would have to worry about changing winches, there are six good size Lewmar self-tailers...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 17-05-2021, 19:45
Replies: 69
Views: 10,823
Posted By Fore and Aft
Re: How stupid is this idea: turn a racer into a liveaboard?

Bellinghamster that cabin/cockpit is exactly the sort of retrofit you could easily do on the boat the OP was talking about. The sweet thing is with the half empty interior you have such good access...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 17-05-2021, 16:03
Replies: 69
Views: 10,823
Posted By Fore and Aft
Re: How stupid is this idea: turn a racer into a liveaboard?

Mauddib1116, wouldn't it be cool to do this to her. That is the sort of project I would love to do if the boat was free.
Cheers
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 17-05-2021, 15:15
Replies: 69
Views: 10,823
Posted By Fore and Aft
Re: How stupid is this idea: turn a racer into a liveaboard?

Tnerual she has potential to be a cruiser if you can handle the deep draft, but it also depends on how good you are with tools? I would say forget it if you are not comfortable fiberglassing and...
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