Budget Boater

Texas

United States

Profile Information:

I am:
A professional builder
What boat (s) are you building or do you own?
My first boat at 21 was a Cal 30 sloop, then I later rebuilt a Tangaroa MK IV. I moved on to a Colvin Gazelle lug schooner, then built a Tiki 30. We just finished a Tiki 38 in 2017, and we are now building a Modified Narai MKIV.
Country, City, and State?
USA - Central Texas
About me or us?
Wharram Boat Builders
Looking to?
Share stories, photos, techniques, and the things I have learned
Website:
http://BudgetBoater.com

Comment Wall:

  • Budget Boater

    Yes, we are the webmasters for this site. There is no counter currently available through the site. However, on your page, you may be able to import a web based counter widget to your page as part of the content. I do not know if it will work or not.

    It is very hard to have only one short mast and keep the larger sail area. The only rig I can think of that can spread a lot of sail area and still keep a short mast is the crab claw rig. You will still have very long booms, which in my opinion could be dangerous in a jibe. It is a matter of the force of the sail coming across that could do damage, not to mention the very heavy weight of the sail itself.

    I still prefer the Wingsail schooner rig.

    Sep 2, 2008

  • Betsy Way

    Dear Budget Boater,
    Your pics are wonderful, makes me long for sailing adventures and new shared design dreams. I'm new to forums, and a little slow about how to upload photos to...where exactly? I have a page?

    Sep 5, 2008

  • Budget Boater

    Betsy, I sent you an email.

    Sep 6, 2008

  • Chris Bretter

    Hi I just recieved my Tiki38 plans #118 start in Jan 2009 way cool.Regards Chris

    Dec 10, 2008

  • marc

    hi I have seen on your site that you used a cnc machine to cut pieces.
    It is an interesting subject for me in a hobby way. Please could you precise what elements you used (CAD program, GCode generator, cnc Machine, etc)

    Jan 7, 2009

  • sarah

    Hi, I suppose it's time that I introduced myself. Firstly well done on a fantastic site! My husband and I recently bought our first catamaran, we are new to sailing so I'm trying to get as much help as possible! There is quite a lot of work to do first as the previous owner had his own ideas on what should be on-board! anyway thanks again for a great site. Sarah

    Jan 21, 2009

  • hans boortman

    I am planning to sell my t38 after a planned trip to the fla keys and the exumas this spring, and plan to build a t30. I"ll have some picturessoon.

    Feb 6, 2009

  • geno

    Doing just fine...........keep up the good work,,,,,,,,,,,,,,I must try and get down there for a visit some time.................

    Oct 3, 2009

  • Ann and Neville Clement

    Hi,
    My old email address is no longer in use. I have a new email address now. How do I change from peacefour@pocketmail.com to svpeacefour@yahoo here on the website? Can you do it for me? Your tech challenged friends, ann and Nev

    Oct 30, 2009

  • Ann and Neville Clement

    Heck,
    I screwed up with the computer again and my crossbeam letter got put under electrics and not titled. Can you fix it for me? I don't know how.
    ann and nev

    Dec 18, 2009

  • boatsmith

    Hi Sean, Can we see some more pictures of your T-38? David

    Mar 4, 2010

  • Jason Farra

    I am looking for a good source for epoxy... i need to complete a renovation of a small 20' daysailer i have before considering a Wharram build/re-build. Suggestions? I need about 1.5 gallons - also looking for reccommendations on not so expensive (i know... stupid question) topside/deck paint for the same project. thanks man!

    Apr 15, 2010

  • David Johnston

    Thank you for your comment, and also thank you for your service. I was happy to serve you!

    Jul 9, 2010

  • David Johnston

    Happy Vets Day...hope your well!!!!

    Nov 11, 2010

  • Ann and Neville Clement

    Please email me off site. Important. Ann and Nev

    Dec 3, 2010

  • Thomas Nance

    Hi, I am very interested in buildi/buying a tiki 0 with the pn of using it to travle on and hopfully live on. I am wondering if you could tell me more about your experience doing that on your tiki 30. How was it for comfort, it would likley be just myself and my wife, we are young and in love (im told that helps) for living in a littel boat... do you have any more pics of the boat? would be very interested in using something like your bimini/screens. how did they work? any other info would be great! thankds, thomas

    Jan 8, 2012

  • David Hill

    Hi BB,  Ann Clements told me of this website, and i'm very glad she did. i sent another message to you, but i hadn't clicked on the BB webpage yet. i live near College Station, Tx. i've been a Wharram fan for some time; time is my problem.  i've been considering a couple of Kurt Hughes designs in CM, as they appear to be a faster build.  i'd rather not spend  multiple weeks or months of my time sanding and painting. i'm looking at all my options and plan on starting soon. a livaboard cat is what i want, and i really like the TIKI 38. now that i'm aware of your enterprise; precut kits etc, maybe this would be the way to go. my wife and i are OTR (O/O) truckers and being very independent is a big plus. also we have 11+ acres of space of our own; a big plus for a home builder.  i'd sure like to get together with you and discuss my options. thanks for your time. DAVID HILL 

    Apr 1, 2012

  • wakataitea

    thanks... everything working on the page again...

    hans

    Sep 18, 2012