kss kelsall build method anyone?

[janeh]

Anyone any experience or heard anything good or bad about KSS build method for self build catamarans? LINK
http://www.kelsall.com/methods.html
As opposed to ordinary plywood build methods.
Such as: ease of build, length of time to build, quality of finished build, etc.
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[simonfraser]

i'd go and look at a boat build this way, there is bound to be one for sale on the net.

what's more likely to sell ? i'd say ply epoxy

 

[pessimist]

Try a pm to snowleopard. (He may still be on the way back from the Azores).

 

[Searush]

It's been around a long time so you should be able to see some early stuff to see how it is holding up. I've heard no bad stories about it but that could just mean I don't get out much!

 

[boatbuilder]

The system has gone through a number of changes over the years, but it is a fairly simple way to build a boat.
The most modern designs have got away from the boxy looks of the arly ones, indeed the system has been around for about 40 years.
The construction is strong and if anything a bit on the heavy side by modern ideas but as it is built by an amatuer no bad thing.
The finish is up to the builder, with care, a beautiful boat can be achieved.
Just remember that it will cost at least ttwice as long as you think and take four times as long to finish.
Have fun.

 

[Talbot]

There has just been a very interesting discussion about this on another forum, which Derek Kelsall joined in. I suggest you take a look at this
http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f48/kelsall-kss-build-method-15426.html

If I had the time and place to do this, it would certainly have interested me as a system. I am not so fond of his designs, aesthetically prefering the woods - and the concept of the elongated eclipse due in a year or so is a potential winner. Meanwhile I will work harder to buy a finished and proven vessel.

 

[janeh]

Some good ideas, and links and so forth.

Thanks guys

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