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The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Seaport Tugs => Topic started by: Weeds on December 27, 2008, 05:21:25 am

Title: Are these plans suitable for a Dickie Hull?
Post by: Weeds on December 27, 2008, 05:21:25 am

Hi,

I just want to use Dickie hull to build another boat on top - but i'm new to this and a lazy builder.  Are these plans suitable to build on a Dickie hull? Will it look good or will it look crappy?

(http://www.john-tom.com/Puffer/PufferPlans/Puffer%20plan%20sml.jpg)




http://www.john-tom.com/Puffer/PufferPlans/Puffer%20plan%20sml.jpg

Title: Re: Are these plans suitable for a Dickie Hull?
Post by: Damien on December 27, 2008, 08:13:52 am

Jeff there's absolutely no reason it wouldn't work, whatever you see in your mind can be achieved.
Is the Puffer length on the plan similar to the Dicky Tugs ?  You may need to change the bulwark shape at the stern.

Personally i think it would look great as a Puffer, but more importantly what do you think ?   

Damien.

Title: Re: Are these plans suitable for a Dickie Hull?
Post by: Martin (Admin) on December 27, 2008, 09:20:31 am

Are you in the States Weeds?
they are cheap enough on ebay ... unless you want to scratch build!

http://toys.shop.ebay.com/items/_W0QQType28035aZBoatsWatercraftfe99ce90QQ_dmptZRadioQ5fControlQ5fVehicles?_nkw=tug&_sacat=117015&_fromfsb=&_trksid=m270.l1313&_odkw=&_osacat=117015 (http://toys.shop.ebay.com/items/_W0QQType28035aZBoatsWatercraftfe99ce90QQ_dmptZRadioQ5fControlQ5fVehicles?_nkw=tug&_sacat=117015&_fromfsb=&_trksid=m270.l1313&_odkw=&_osacat=117015)

Title: Re: Are these plans suitable for a Dickie Hull?
Post by: tugs46 on December 27, 2008, 04:49:18 pm

Hi Jeff:
I'm with Damien on this one :-))
You may have to remove all the Bulwarks, (not all that difficult, as they are one molding), and just use the Seaport Hull only though; to achieve an accurate profile.

...Cheers...

Title: Re: Are these plans suitable for a Dickie Hull?
Post by: KWAKNZ on December 27, 2008, 10:52:16 pm

Quote from: Martin   -   Forum Admin on December 27, 2008, 09:20:31 am

Are you in the States Weeds?
they are cheap enough on ebay ... unless you want to scratch build!

http://toys.shop.ebay.com/items/_W0QQType28035aZBoatsWatercraftfe99ce90QQ_dmptZRadioQ5fControlQ5fVehicles?_nkw=tug&_sacat=117015&_fromfsb=&_trksid=m270.l1313&_odkw=&_osacat=117015 (http://toys.shop.ebay.com/items/_W0QQType28035aZBoatsWatercraftfe99ce90QQ_dmptZRadioQ5fControlQ5fVehicles?_nkw=tug&_sacat=117015&_fromfsb=&_trksid=m270.l1313&_odkw=&_osacat=117015)

DAMM! If I use our local "ebay" called "Trademe", I find http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/SearchResults.aspx?searchType=0347-0925-1410-&searchString=tug&x=0&y=0&searchregion=100&type=Search (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/SearchResults.aspx?searchType=0347-0925-1410-&searchString=tug&x=0&y=0&searchregion=100&type=Search)

Title: Re: Are these plans suitable for a Dickie Hull?
Post by: Weeds on December 28, 2008, 04:48:13 am

Quote from: KWAKNZ on December 27, 2008, 10:52:16 pm

Quote from: Martin   -   Forum Admin on December 27, 2008, 09:20:31 am

Are you in the States Weeds?
they are cheap enough on ebay ... unless you want to scratch build!

http://toys.shop.ebay.com/items/_W0QQType28035aZBoatsWatercraftfe99ce90QQ_dmptZRadioQ5fControlQ5fVehicles?_nkw=tug&_sacat=117015&_fromfsb=&_trksid=m270.l1313&_odkw=&_osacat=117015 (http://toys.shop.ebay.com/items/_W0QQType28035aZBoatsWatercraftfe99ce90QQ_dmptZRadioQ5fControlQ5fVehicles?_nkw=tug&_sacat=117015&_fromfsb=&_trksid=m270.l1313&_odkw=&_osacat=117015)

DAMM! If I use our local "ebay" called "Trademe", I find http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/SearchResults.aspx?searchType=0347-0925-1410-&searchString=tug&x=0&y=0&searchregion=100&type=Search (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/SearchResults.aspx?searchType=0347-0925-1410-&searchString=tug&x=0&y=0&searchregion=100&type=Search)

Sounds like they are ripping people off. $98 USD for a $55 Dickie tug? wow, what a profit margin.

Title: Re: Are these plans suitable for a Dickie Hull?
Post by: KWAKNZ on December 28, 2008, 05:21:27 am

I'm in New Zealand, 98.00 NZD = 55.5477 USD, about right? thats what I paided for mine.