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Thread: Waller 540 Tailer Sailer
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6th March 2011, 03:36 PM #1
Waller 540 Tailer Sailer
I have been looking at designs for a while now and I think I'm going to build a Waller 540. For my needs, it seems to tick all boxes.
1. easy build for first timer (experienced wood worker)
2. light and easy to handle
3. modern design
4. large enough for two and a half of us
5. suitable day sailer with camping options
6. suitable for sailing out of Devonport and Port Sorrel areas (tas)
7. it is beautiful
I intend on building it with plywood, I have a shed with enough space, it ajoins a larger shed with tools, thicknesser, planer, table-saw and stacks of timber., I think all I need now is some plans, unless of course, there is anything better out there that I have'nt found.
regards John
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6th March 2011, 09:22 PM #2Senior Member
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Hi John, I don't know much about building boats, but I do know you have to give way to those big white and red boats on the Mersey River. Port Sorrel is great but I am sure you know about the tides. Any links to Waller 540.
Ian L
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7th March 2011, 08:05 AM #3
try Mike Waller Yacht Design - Yacht & Boat plans, multihull, Catamaran, Monohulls then search 540. If you google waller 540 trailer sailer Robert Ditterich, you will find a great collection of photos of the build, 274 photos in total.To me it looks buildable but would still be a challenge.
regards John
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8th March 2011, 08:33 PM #4Senior Member
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Hi John, I looked at Roberts build and loved it. I am thinking about building a trailer sailer (one day), may be a tender for my retirement boat. I think the Waller would a very challengeing built, but it is well and trully on the list.
Ian L
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20th March 2011, 02:56 PM #5coffee maker
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have a look at this design, I havnt got around to opening it on cad yet, but interested in what others think of it?
PILGRIM 590 Designed by Albert Nazarov & Maxim Kovalyov
It ticks my one box
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20th March 2011, 08:13 PM #6
Hi John,
The 540 looks like a really nice boat. I don't think it is an overly challenging build and you would get great support from Mike and others during the build. You don't have to have all the skills when you start the build - you just have to know who to ask/where to look when you come in to something you are unsure of.
Just get the plans and have a go. It would be good to see another boat being built in Tassie.
regards,
ADwww.denmanmarine.com.au
Australian agent for Swallow Boats, Bruynzeel Multipanel Plywood and Barton Marine Products
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21st March 2011, 07:02 PM #7
It looks similar to the Waller 540, 400mm longer but 250 kg heavier. I think that might come from the construction, I'm not sure. I do not know a lot about boats to make much coment.
I think a known Australian design, and support is important though.
Thanks for the link, nice looking boat, love to see one in the water.
Regards John
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21st March 2011, 07:15 PM #8
Hi AD, I think the construction suits my skill level. Can't wait to get started actually, hopefully within 2 months I can start. (couple of things to finish first) in the meantime I've I've 2 books by Greg Rossel to read. Once I start, I'll put pics here.
regards John
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21st March 2011, 07:57 PM #9
Hi John,
see if you can get hold of a copy of the Gougeon Brothers book on wood epoxy construction - the bible so to speak. The Tassie State library has heaps of copies.
Give me a call/email before you start and I'll let you know how we work with epoxies through winter and should be able to save you a few hours during the build.
regards,
ADwww.denmanmarine.com.au
Australian agent for Swallow Boats, Bruynzeel Multipanel Plywood and Barton Marine Products
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21st March 2011, 08:57 PM #10
And I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have during the build. I had a heap of fun building it.
There is an old thread on this forum:
https://www.woodworkforums.com/f32/bu...r-ts540-88597/
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21st March 2011, 09:06 PM #11
will do and thanks
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22nd March 2011, 06:11 PM #12coffee maker
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Yeah I just stuck it up there because it is free plans, even has the DWG files. One thing that really bugs me is the lack of study plans available on the net. Plans arnt cheap, and there are sooo many to choose from. It is impossible to make a choice from a couple of 2 dimensional photos.
I have noticed that it seems the better the hull design the more detailed photos are on the website.
I like the way the dinghy plans with flat bottoms dont even have a pic of the bottom angle.
anyhow the 540 looks a nice design, i just read through robs build, nice
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22nd March 2011, 08:28 PM #13Intermediate Member
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Hi JR,
I have just begun on a Kendrick Fish and Chips build. Would be great to be able to catch up now and then to share ideas!
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24th March 2011, 09:39 PM #14coffee maker
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26th March 2011, 09:13 AM #15Intermediate Member
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Yes it is. 25ft ish cat
google teamscarab there is a link under designs on the left hand side
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