Boat Hull - Stitch and Glue

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I stumbled upon an old collection of designs I had started developing about ten years ago for a stitch-and-glue day sailor project that never saw completion. As soon as I opened my computer, the design came to life within minutes and I could finally visualize my concept taking shape. Like all stitch-and-glue projects, you might need to seal the edges if you plan on using it as a float, but it's still an enjoyable challenge to assemble the pieces together. The panels are measured in inches at 3/8" equals one foot scale and the 3D print designs were created at about 0.3 millimeters thickness so they can bend just like plywood. As this project uses Cad files, the plans are all original content that isn't available yet. Simply print the Panel File twice, frame file once and use only one transom or back piece, discarding the second copy. Also, do not print small frames for support instead go with medium frames as aft ones may pose problems in design. Make sure to attach parts together by gluing along seams from both ends and securing pieces together with glue while keeping all sections aligned correctly with the use of a flexible material or plastic like an elastic tape is advised. Be cautious when using krazy glue and try not avoid any unnecessary bonding issues or stickiness as one can end up getting attached to the model accidentally! However, if possible updating this project design could definitely yield a much improved outcome which might make it even suitable for assessing a boat's capacity for weight which may come in handy especially with regards to the way water interacts. I feel like there could be an immense benefit entering the Design Thingyverse Make It Float STEAM contest using this particular method, as according to Nav arch. methodology it would truly be appropriate given these new observations!