DIYNO ride quality, hull performance???

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    Posted: 12 Apr 2020 at 6:39pm
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We’ve all seen the advertising, is it true, what are they really like? I see they are offering a built hull now, there not a bad looking unit, good for someone who can fit out them selves but don’t have the time to build a complete rig

Must be a few out there now?
As with everything the resale value is probably abit low for most people to consider
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There are a couple of reviews of Jims boats if you search it up.
I think its the 5m and 7m ht. All seems to be pretty positive.
Hes certainly got a bit of competition in the kitset market these days.
Prokit from nelson, part of DNAs setup
Purekraft from tauranga, Hall Marine Designs kitset range
GY boat design will also do alloy kitsets aswell.
All these company's design Really nice boats, that come cnc cut and flatpacked ready to build.
Its the welding that is the problem.... You either pay a professional thousands to or risk turning thousands of dollars of beautiful alloy into a massive heap of pidgin sh-t splatter weld. There are some shockers on TM.
  
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That's why I'm building with glass and epoxy. As Rene Tolman said: I'm too smart to build with pure fibreglass, and not smart enough to build with Aluminium. 

Learning to weld Aluminium to pro NZ boat building standards is a longer path than stitching and gluing plywood. I've had my issues with epoxy, shudder to think what I'd do to an Al kitset. 
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I am currently building one of these, will put up a pile of pics once its on the water.
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If you're an aluminium fabricator by trade then go with a flat pack. If you reckon you know how to weld and haven't done it professionally then steer well clear. It's one thing to put yourself through a welding school, it's a whole lot different to do a competent job with aluminium. I'm not a welder but I work in heavy industry and appreciate the skills required. Heat affected zones, weld procedures, splatter, decent gear, good power supply, a good work area with lifting equipment & cradles, ventilation & access to testing & materials specialists are all important.  If you have access to that stuff and know what it all means then go for it. If you built a trailer back in the 80's with a stick welder you bought from Hammer Hardware and it turned out 'pretty good' and think you can learn the rest on You tube then forget it.
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Well said Smudge. Like most trades, there's far more to it, than appears on the surface. Although in this case it often appears on the surface!
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