True Round
Bézier Curve
Metal Boat Building
Metal Boat Building
MetalSailboats.com has developed an innovative design and construction method that we have named the"Bézier Curve Chine Method". This method enables builders to fabricate true round metal hulls quickly and with ease.
So what's Bézier Curve Chine?
Bézier Curve Chine construction takes true round metal boat building to the next level by its unique design and construction method.
Bézier Curve Chine is an accurate and predictable construction method which enables home, amateur, and professional builders to construct true round alluminum and steel boat hulls quickly and easily.
Bézier Curve Chinee hulls construct as easily as a hard chine hull. Bezier Curve Chine overcomes the skill factor needed by home and amateur builders to construct true round metal boats.
BBézier Curve Chine is not rounded by a simple radius (arc of a circle) shape like the constant radius chine method but a true round shape that curves in all direction like a fiberglass hull.
Bézier Curve Chine is the next logical step in one off true round metal boat buiding.
Bézier Curve Chine designs use full size pattern for all parts of the hull, including but not limited to hull framing and hull plating.
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Can a person with average skills really accomplish this?
Yes! These are the individuals who I developed this method for - Bézier Curve Chine engineering makes it easy for the amateur builder. No more than average skill and the ability to read a tape measure are required. So what's average skill? Those individuals who typically work with hand tools, power tools, measurements or familiar with trade work.
You do not need advanced metal working skills because the plating is not applied to the hull by conventional methods that require more skill.
What equipment do I need?
You need no more equipment than you would to build a single chine hull. Basic equipment is an AC welder, an oxygen-acetylene burning or plasma cutter, 7" grinder and the usual array of hand and power tools. Aluminum construction requires the use of a tig or mig-welding machine.
In house professional builders have equipment such as a press brake, rollers, special dies and other heavy forming equipment. The amateur only needs limited access to such equipment to form the plating. This is easily contracted with a local metal shop.
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Metalsailboats.com is for those who dream of building a true round sailboat. If building a true round metal hull is in your future, here it is. Plans for the Bézier 28, a classic daysailor designed for aluminum using the Bézier Curve method is now available.
Unsure? I forget who said this but it's a great line: "Never be afraid to try something new; remember, amateurs built the ark, professionals build the Titanic".
Take a little time to read this site, it will help you understanding that building a true round hull using Aluminum or steel is within your reach. Want to know more about Bézier Curve before considering building call:
Dennis Schaffer, Yacht Designer
Telephone - 617-653-1063
Bézier Curve DESIGN
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