Building a wooden n12

[stuarthop]

Hi, does anyone know where i can get plans for a modern design N12. I wish to build the boat out of wood as i dont have the skills to built one from more modern materials. Would prefer plans for a self draining hull. Does anyone have any experiance in building a n12 in this nature? any advice would be appreciated
stu

[JimC (Guest)]

Mate, the modern materials are easier than wood!

[stuarthop]

i tried making a custom compass bracket for my scorpion from fibre glass but it all went horribly wrong! at least i no what i'm doing with wood.
stu

[grazz]

Stu, we've just published a building guide for wood, have a look at http://www.national12.org/private.shtml#building_guides and the select the Wood guide on the bottom right. If you need any help we can put you in touch iwht Dare Barry who I#m sure will be very willing to help

Happy building

Graham

[Mikey C]

Alternatively, if you want to get rid of the hard part, I can supply a glass or carbon shell, to either the Feeling Foolish or Big Issue 2 designs, to which you can fit double floor/decks etc.

email mike@teamaardvark.org if you would like any more information.

Cheers

Mike Cooke
N3489 Radical Edward (for sale!)

[stuarthop]

I would love to own a competitive twelve but cant really afford to buy one with all the bits so building was my plan any other suggestions? How much would a carbon hull set me back?
stu

[Mikey C]

[JimC (Guest)]

Doing a shell is a personal recommendation for a new boat - the interior is mch more straightforward than the outside is - especially if you splash out a bit more and get the cetrecase done. Get the confiencedoing the strauightforward stuff and you might feel like doing the whole thing next time.

[matt (Guest)]

Stu,

don't forget that second hand N12's are usually very cheap and in pretty good condition. Perhaps your time and money would be better spent on sailing a second hand wooden 12 and perhaps engaging in a little restoration.
Remember that buying a rig for your new construction will probably cost two or three times what a whole second hand n12 could be bought for.

Matt

[mikec]

we've just published a building guide for wood

Do we have to be members of the association to download the guide?

[Jimbo41]

Stu, you might want to talk to Dare Barry - he's in the book. He built N3470 Passion Pudding. Goes well but would go better were it for our combined crew weight.
Alternatively, if you are interested in doing a part restore of a nice Tigress, I've got one sitting in my garage at the mo'. I'd give it to you for free, with a decent set of hardly used Alverbanks sails (mylar main) plus all the extras except trailer if you're interested. I don't have much time for any more restoring since I've spent so much time sorting out N3470 Passion Pudding. Give me a call - I'm in the book. I live in Germany, but I could arrange for delivery. Cheers!
Jim N3470 N3130 and Tasar2193

[grazz]

Mike - don't think you do need to be a member for that guide - it's free to any one thinking of joining the class by the building route.

Graham

[newbee]

Jim,
I am interested in some new sails for my Crusader (N3427) and am coming to Germany in late Jul 08.  Would you be prepared to sell them?
Garth