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When first
setting out to design and build any project, I have several things in
mind including how to build it as easy as possible, how to make it as
safe and effective as possible, and a realistic view of the cost of
construction. Most projects, can be built better or faster or cheaper
or look better, but there is a time-benefit factor that also has to
be taken into consideration.
In the case
of this boat, I started with two 4'x8' (1.25x2.6 meters) sheets of
marine grade plywood, one being 3/4" (2cm) thick and the other
being 1/4" (.8cm) thick. I also had two cans of marine grade
paint and several fixtures to assist in tying up the boat to a dock
or for the boat to be towed. Most of the photographs are self explanatory.
In this
case, I wanted to bottom to be made of 1/4"/.8cm thick clear
polycarbonate plastic such as Lexan or similar. Clear polycarbonate
plastic is very strong and impact resistant, when compared to plain
Plexiglass, though as with almost all plastics, the UV from the sun
does have an effect, over time, on the plastic. However when I could
not find a quick source of the polycarbonate material, I decided to
simply use the 1/4" marine grade plywood.
Not shown: for
added stability, 4 strips of 3/4" (2cm) painted wood were added
that ran from front to back.
The
construction was in fact, very quick with the longest process being
the time that it took for the paint and sealants to dry. The entire
construction took only 3 days, working a few hours per day.
Contact Frank
Didik if you represent a company that needs product designed or an
effective display that sell your product or if you need a design for
a TV commercial, movie or advertising campaign.
Email
Frank Didik
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www.DIDIK.com |
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Specifications
Weight:
120lbs/50kg without the engine.
Width: 4'/1.3meters
Length:
7'/2.1 meters
Total
construction cost (without engine): About $120 |
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