Class Globe 5.80
El Camino #155
Class Globe 5.80
El Camino #155
Getting started
The beginning of DONE is DO
As the glorious 5.80 skippers arrive in Antigua, I take my first delivery. It made for a fun morning.
The
Globe 5.80 CNC kit arrived from
Fyne Boat Kits, and I opted for sapele because of its high resistance to rot and water damage. I appreciate I'm compromising on weight with this choice.
Before I start, I need some knowhow... I need to figure out the mindset of a boat builder. I've tackled many of the typical DIY boat projects in the past but nothing of this scale. I'm not deterred though because of all the inspiring 5.80 builders that have shown the way. In any case, civilisations have been building boats for thousands of years. So, in an age when anyone can learn anything on the internet this has got to be doable. Okay, we will see.
I've started my prep with the Gougeon Brothers book on boat construction. This is highly informative with the bonus it's a free download.
Then I'm also following Alan Mulholland's Wave Rover project. It's different, but his build mindset is so positive and instructional.
And I've taken inspiration from the VIP small boat enthusiast, Sven Yrvind.
Of course, the list of the great and the good goes on and on...
