My New Solo Build 5241

Hello Solo sailors.

I very much enjoyed building my first solo 5046, but I have learned much from the original  build and from the knowledge from others. so I have decided to have another go and hopefully I can make some improvements.

I have a few ideas regarding the construction process that I am going to change from the original plans. 5046 weighed a few kilos over the minimum weight so I need to be able to build a lighter boat, but not compramise on Hull stiffness. I have decided to build a boat without the main chine stringers aft of the main bulkhead. Also I am going to build the boat with the main Hog running to the back of the centreboard case only. The rear of the solo is fairly flat aft of the rear of the case so there really is no need for a Hog. I am also going to fit the case "in to " the Hog rather than having the case sitting on top of the Hog.

5046 was also built with plenty of rocker. It goes very well in light to medium airs but not so good in a blow. In marginal planning conditions the boat really seems to struggle against the faster shapes.

So the new Hull is built with a  flatter rocker and a deeper bulkhead. This should give me a finer entry angle.

keeping the bow deep I am also hoping to get a more stable boat on the run by moving the boyancy further foreward.

Bulkhead and Transom completed 20/09/2010

Main frame construction start 1/10/2010

Apron mounted and construction start of the lower chines. 10/10/2010

Hog,Stem and Knee shaped. 3/11/2010

Floor Panels fitted 21/11/2010

Left hand side panels fitted 14/12/2010

Milled out the slot for the Centreboard case 17/12/2010

New Foam composite Rudderstock completed 28/1/2011

Shell completed and removed from mould 16/3/2011

Deck beam and Mast gate fitted 28/3/2011

Side tank and bulkheads fitted 14/4/2011

Double floor installed 1/5/2011

Rear decks fitted 2/5/2011

Foredecks 5/5/2011

Last deck panel fitting 19/5/2011

Centreboard case constructed and fitted 1/6/2011

Gunnels Fitted 25/06/2011

Floor Painted and Anti-slip 27/06/2011