tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574088453848301473.post7412810966686219936..comments2024-03-26T15:28:46.268-04:00Comments on Dudley Dix Yacht Design: More Sneak PreviewDudley Dixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10463988486568081821noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574088453848301473.post-45401412710812394592012-08-24T08:37:47.689-04:002012-08-24T08:37:47.689-04:00Thanks Jordan. I had reservations about the concep...Thanks Jordan. I had reservations about the concept of stained and clear coated finish because it could highlight any bad workmanship. However Hunter is a very precise craftsman and has taken great care to make perfect joints that show well. That care has contributed to the slow pace of the build project.<br /><br />It has a daggerboard with optional bulb on the board, so it can be used as a small ballasted sportboat or a trapeze dinghy.<br /><br />Draft is 4"/4'1" without the ballast bulb and 9"/4'1" with bulb.<br /><br />Anticipated dry weight is about 250lb without bulb and a final decision will be taken after launch on final bulb weight. Crew weight for racing would be in the 300-450lb range. Rig is fractional, sail area is 138sq.ft main, 75sq.ft Genoa and asymmetrical of approx 250sq.ft.Dudley Dixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10463988486568081821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574088453848301473.post-53843320462622583872012-08-23T22:35:10.266-04:002012-08-23T22:35:10.266-04:00Very fine work indeed from Mr. Gall - I love the i...Very fine work indeed from Mr. Gall - I love the idea of staining plywood & then clear-coating it. I can imagine how difficult it is to pull it off!<br /><br />Excellent design (as usual, DD) - I enjoyed looking at the construction photos and am excited to see some more details. What are the other intended dimensions? (draft, displacement, sail areas/rig)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01819849977366981107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574088453848301473.post-41022524606231402112012-08-18T07:51:11.821-04:002012-08-18T07:51:11.821-04:00Thanks Eric. Most of the design is complete, with ...Thanks Eric. Most of the design is complete, with just a few details to finish, mainly deck hardware layout, rudder and daggerboard. I am having trouble fitting it in between other projects. The builder of the prototype is catching up with me now, so I have to do it in the next month or two.Dudley Dixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10463988486568081821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574088453848301473.post-87264866826762483112012-08-18T04:01:32.343-04:002012-08-18T04:01:32.343-04:00It is my dream to build a Radius Chine boat. This...It is my dream to build a Radius Chine boat. This one gives me the opportunity to build a small dinghy that I can tow around. It will also not break the bank as much!<br />When will the plan be available? Any hint?Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12729517454768724508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574088453848301473.post-80522406784928073282012-07-12T22:46:56.633-04:002012-07-12T22:46:56.633-04:00This is indeed an amazing yacht design! A lot of b...This is indeed an amazing yacht design! A lot of boating enthusiasts as well as those in the <a href="http://www.pvgglobal.com" rel="nofollow">marine paneling</a> industry are surely thrilled with this. Thanks for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574088453848301473.post-62517725017992239132012-06-11T10:09:06.568-04:002012-06-11T10:09:06.568-04:00Spectacular work, cant wait to see more.Spectacular work, cant wait to see more.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09722180332800311710noreply@blogger.com