In
the heyday of the IOR, there was
a flurry
of custom boat construction, particularly from amateur boat
builders in Australia and New Zealand. These
sailors derived as much
satisfaction from designing and building
their own boats as they did sailing them. IOR is now a chapter in
sailboat
racing history, but there still remains a significant interest in
amateur boat building
and kit plan construction.
With
this in mind, Van Gorkom Yacht Design have developed a series of
affordable kit plan
packages. These
packages
make it possible for the amateur boat builder or small boatyard to
build a high
performance one-off racer for a fraction of what a professional
high-end custom
boat building operation would charge. The VG-6.5
Mini, 2XS-7000, VG30
Mk2, the Open30, and the 35XS are now available in kit-plan-package
form.
Our comprehensive kit-plan-packages
come complete with full size templating of hull, deck, keel,
rudder, and internal structure provided in either
Mylars or CAD files. There are step-by-step detailed structural plans
covering every facet of the boat i.e. lines, general arrangement,
sail/rig plan, deck hardware placement, laminate schedules and
detailing, custom metal work details, systems, keel and rudder
construction details, water ballast arrangement.........it's all there!
To complement the drawings there is a
construction specification that, again, covers every facet of the boat
as well as listing materials, material specifications, the construction
sequence, hardware schedules and catalogs, etc. In addition, we provide
detailed hydrostatic, stability, and weight studies
of the boat along with a complete VPP analysis.
One of the key ingredients
that turn this kit plan package into a manageable
do-it-yourself (and a few good friends) project is the use of the
Core-Cell Bead and Cove method of foam core sandwich construction. The
Core-Cell product, now under the banner of SP Systems, makes it
relatively easy to plank over a grid of erected frames which
is then easily faired and skinned to create a smooth
surface. The Core-Cell Bead & Cove Planking System is ideal for
one-off construction and originated with Andre Bilodeau who has written
a comprehensive "how to" manual (supplied as part of the kit) http://www.cyberstreet.com/andre/.
It really is a complete custom
design for a fraction of the cost. In addition, there are
add-on options for specific designs, such as a canting keel and dagger
board arrangement, a wing mast configuration, twin rudders, and a
high-tech structural package for those owners/builders that want to
take it to the next level (see the individual kit-plan-packages for
details).
This
is what you get
with the basic kit-plan-package:
Patterns
- the
hull, deck, cockpit and cabin house framing patterns (CAD
& Mylar templates)
-
the keel and rudder patterns (CAD & Mylar templates)
-
full size patterns for internal members (CAD & Mylar templates)
Drawing Booklet
(over 40 drawings in an 11" x 17" format)
- the
hull, deck, cockpit and cabin house lines plan
-
the keel and rudder lines and structural details
- a
sail/rig plan, hardware schedule and details
- a
structural package for composite construction (easy to understand
construction plans and laminate schedules)
- the
interior and systems arrangements
- the
deck arrangement and details including a detailed hardware schedule
Design Booklet
- a
detailed weight study
- complete hydrostatics and
hydrodynamics
- a
detailed VPP analysis
- a
comprehensive specification outlining all aspects of the boat
-
specifications on structural products
-
specifications on hardware products
-
reference information
Technical
Manuals
- the
ATC Core-Cell Design Manual
-
Andre Bilodeau's 'Bead & Cove" Construction Manual
You
also receive free consultation with the designer throughout the
entirety of the project.
Base kit prices start at (US
$): VG-Mini
6.5...............$2250.00
VG30..........................$2250.00 (price reduced)
VG-Open30...............$2250.00 (price reduced)
35XS..........................$4500.00 (price reduced)
(NOTE: prices do not include shipping, add
$350.00 for Mylar templates, no charge for CAD templates)
NEWS
FLASH: VGYD
NOW OFFERS
PRE-ASSEMBLED COMPONENTS
For those clients who don't necessarily want
to deal with laying up fiberglass but who still take pleasure in the
boat building process, VGYD are working with several different boat
builders around the world offering pre-assembled components such as
hull and deck, appendages, etc. This is a great way to save
some money and have fun outfitting your own boat. Contact
us for a quote on
any one of
these designs.
If you are located in Australia, New Zealand or
South-East Asia contact the South
Pacific Boat Company for the pricing on construction kit packages.
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