Build Events
Status and Progress of Building
Frames, Stringers
Hull plating
Epoxy sheeting
Plywood fit, crash box
Keel floor and Weighting
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Ralph Stenger 267
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Motivation and Plan
The Motivation to set up this project is to sail around the world with a selfmade sailing boat
This website is about to show the status and progress of the project and updates
The build plan is available: Number 267
Build place is selected and build
CNC Kit has been deliverd, paneling almost finished
Network to other builders has been initiated, part of Claasglobe 5.80 Germany e.V.
Build Progress
Creating the Building Place
After evaluating the various options where to build the boat, I decided to build it in my own garden. It was necessary to create an even floor by a wooden construction
Garden
Build progress and finished platform, June 2025
8×4 m Tent as Assembly Line
Workshop
Basement
Parts deliverd by Finewoodwork GmbH
Frames
Assembly Process
Building the Frames on Support Construction, July 2025
Installing the Stringers, August 2025
Side Panels, Sept. 2025
Edge Lamination, Hull Lamination 2x 600 g/m2, Oct. 2025
Rotating the Hull, Oct. 2025
Interior Epoxy Painting, Nov. 2025
Deck, Cockpit and Bunk dry build, Hatch openings, Nov. 2025
Navi-and Kitchentable lay out, BlueShark Package, Other Equipment, Nov. 2025
Next Step: Bilge Pumps, Electrical Systems, Dec. 2025
About myself
Sailing Career
I have been sailing since I was 11 years old, Owner of highest DSV (German Sailing Association) Sailing License Degree (Sporthochseeschifferschein SHS ), Active Sailer on Baltic See, Mediterranean See, Ijsselmeer, North Sea
Join Me
Get in Touch: Would like to share details
You can make mistakes but avoid to make them twice
How It Works
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Dreaming
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Planning
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Detailing
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Building
5
Enjoying
News
Latest Updates
Laminating the hull will be the next interesting step
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