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@guybenett4571 the boat was very new to me then. I have now fitted a furling / reefing headsail and would have 2 reefs in the main in those conditions. Helm is very light with the 2 reefs.

I am assuming you are talking AUD. It sounds a little high but not unreasonable, everything has become so expensive in the past 3 years since the pandemic. I am pretty sure the main rails are T6, we have travelled around 10,000km and all good so far.

@@davidbennett6000 Thanks, I'm still enjoying the boat very much.

Thanks, 5 years later and I am still very happy.

G'day Philip, I have a 10hp Nanni. If you want to discuss I am at Lonsdale. Stainless Boatworks.

I use a porta potti.

I would like to say it was carefully calculated, but a bit of luck was involved! Before starting we found caravans with the interior layout we liked and pretty much coppied that. I then measured wheel placement on production vans and scaled it to suit. Ball weight is around 150 to 170 kg The van tows very well at all speeds on all road surfaces . Around 10,000km travelled so far and very happy.

@ronjesche689 I think I will be doing the same. I'm building a 22ft. I thought about measuring similar styles and doing an average. Thanks for taking the time to reply.

Yes, some live ballast would be good. There is one of these boats in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia.

There is a porta loo in a cockpit locker. Not for everyone, but works for us.

Jaiveer, I am in South Australia. There is an engineering business near me who advised on the specifications. We have now travelled over 10,000km since finished on all type of roads and all is good.

Insurance was not a problem, they need the registration papers and copies of gas and 240v certificates. Registration can be more difficult, they are tightening the requirements.

Yes it is an amazing boat. I don't build them but can supply plans or cnc kits.

@@ronjesche689 Hi Ron, Thanks for the reply. How much would a cnc kit cost, including shipping to UK? Regards, Paul.

Paul, Jordan Boats in the UK can supply you with a kit. Cheers Ron

Thanks

Here is the english translation above comment; Hi, can you make a video about your boat’s keel please? Thank you.

@@sadretroy2352 thank you for that

Ahmet,I will make one for you.

The Duralite panels come with a selection of plastic extrusions to join the panels together and attach them to the walls roof etc. A very nice system giving a professional finish. www.duraliteaustralia.com.au

Thanks Greg. We are very happy with the finished van. Tows well, very comfortable and everything works as expected.

Thanks Jeremy. Not a lot of info about building your own online that is why I made the videos. Did a 5000km trip late last year. The van towed beautifully and everything worked as expected. Are you building your own? Cheers Ron

@@ronjesche689 not a full build. Restoring an old Viscount. Need to put a new chassis under it and fix everything up. I prefer the curves over the big boxy off-road ones nowadays. Work in progress haha but I might follow your template and make some videos too ;)

Thanks Andrew, total cost was somewhere between 35 to 40k, I stopped counting at the end! The composite panels with the honeycomb core make good insulation. Not a lot of load on the drawbar, under 200kg. Did a 4500km trip last September, towed very well.

@@ronjesche689 that’s awesome, well done. Definitely taking notes.

The boat is a bit too small for a built in head. There is a portable toilet in a cockpit locker.

Hi can you please tell me what fb group to go to , thanks very much.

Thanks Sergey, I have changed it.

Yes, the boat will take more than I am comfortable with. I have been out in up to around 28 knots for a short time. 25 knots is still pretty comfortable and I feel very safe on board, but being a smallish boat the sea state will start to have an effect on boat speed.

Thanks Petrea, of all the boats I have built I am enjoying this one the most,

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The honeycomb is the core between the 2 fibreglass skins. This then becomes a structural panel . I could have used a foam core , but more difficult as it would have needed to be vacuumed down. The foam would have had slightly better insulation properties, but the honeycomb comes close.👍

Thanks Pablo. I saw your progress pictures yesterday , looking very good.

Thanks. The stove is Aussie made by Swift in Victoria, I have also used their HWS, we used both this weekend and very happy with them. We had our first weekend away last weekend. I will put a video of the finished product tonight.

@@ronjesche689 awesome we are in Victoria so when the time comes I will have a look at getting one. I know it’s hard to film all your work but I’m sure everyone has appreciated you craftsmanship, ideas and feedback. Thanks again

Thanks, it's been a lot of work. I'm looking forward to finishing and trying everything out on the road.

This is Largs Bay ,South Australia with a strong north wind.

Hi Ben, I have been having a break for a few weeks and have just started again. We are planning a trip

Sorry, pressed the wrong button! We are planning a trip in September so I need to be finished early August. The vans we like are around the $60 -70 ,000 price range fully optioned and I am hoping to build for half that. At this stage I am on track to meet that budget. Good luck with your research, I hope this helps. Cheers Ron

Awesome mate , well done . I’m in exactly the same boat ! Exactly ha ha . I’m just doing final costs now and waiting to hear back from styromax . What was your cost there please ? Enjoy your holiday . I’m taking my camper trailer to Arnhem Land and cape York in June July . Thanks Ben

@@Sir_roastalot1234 Arnhem land and cape York should be fantastic, prefect for a camper trailer. Styromax did not want to send panels to Adelaide. Most people take their chassis to the factory and pick their panels up, but it wasn't an option for me. I made my own panels. There are earlier videos on my channel showing how I made mine. I know it is difficult to find info on building your own van, that is why I started making these videos. If you would like more details feel free to email me. ch21sealion@gmail.com.

Thanks Thomas. These videos are to show the boat to other builders and people interested in the design, they are not meant to be about me!