Right guys, I'm going to have a go at building a yacht, you might have seen the hull on another thread. From the info i have got from other members i will be building it as a schooner. I have never built anything like this before, just scale models. So I'm going to need some help. however i do sail racing dingies so i know how most things work
Ill start with some (of what i think) some basic questions based on the construction.
1) I will be using real wood planking for the deck, so should i paint the hull first before fitting the ply deck, which the planks will sit on, or should i fit the Ply first then paint then fit the planks?
2) when should i fit the Sail winches, and where would be the best place to fit them, should they been in front or behind the mast that is holding the boom and sail they will be controlling?
3) what should i use for ballest, because i think its going to need around the 50Lb mark when it comes to ballest?
i think thats enough for now, but i can garrenttee there will be many more to come, i will be ordering the first materials Monday afternoon to get this project moving.
Finally what advice would you give to someone who has never built a yacht or build with wood?
thanks, Dan