Friday, 31 May 2013
Thursday, 30 May 2013
Wednesday, 29 May 2013
Dix Design releases the new Cape May 25
We developed the lapstrake plywood Cape May 25 from the Cape Cutter 19, a GRP trailer sailer that became popular in a short time and sold 70 boats in its first 2 years in the UK market. The 19 proved to be a boat that is full of character, able and seaworthy, with a surprising turn of speed. Well over 100 have been built in GRP and we have sold plans for another 60 boats to be built in plywood by amateurs.
We followed that design with the Cape Henry 21, a slightly bigger sister that still fitted within standard towing width in most countries but offered a bit more space and comfort for a small family. We have sold more than 70 of them for building in plywood by amateurs. There have followed many requests for other sizes within this same concept. I have been working on a 32ft version, the Cape Charles 32, which will happen when time allows and which will make a great cruiser for the Bahamas, Caribbean and similar areas with limited depth.
The Cape May 25 is an intermediate design, with more space than the smaller sisters but still intended for a small family of Mom, Dad and two kids. My client is nearly 2m tall, so extra long berths were a must. The foreward berths are 2.2m long and have plenty of foot room for two people. I kept it as one very big double berth rather than making a pair of V-berths so that it will have masses of storage under it for sails and gear, with space left over for a water tank and holding tank if needed. The rope locker in the bow adds to this stowage space and the bulkhead also serves as a crash bulkhead.
Cape May 25 kits will be available soon from CKD Boats cc shortly.
For more info on the boat please view the file below.
http://dudleydix.blogspot.com/2013/05/cape-may-25-trailable-gaff-cutter.html
With the Rand exchange rate to most other currencies right now our prices look really competitive!
Roy.
We followed that design with the Cape Henry 21, a slightly bigger sister that still fitted within standard towing width in most countries but offered a bit more space and comfort for a small family. We have sold more than 70 of them for building in plywood by amateurs. There have followed many requests for other sizes within this same concept. I have been working on a 32ft version, the Cape Charles 32, which will happen when time allows and which will make a great cruiser for the Bahamas, Caribbean and similar areas with limited depth.
The Cape May 25 is an intermediate design, with more space than the smaller sisters but still intended for a small family of Mom, Dad and two kids. My client is nearly 2m tall, so extra long berths were a must. The foreward berths are 2.2m long and have plenty of foot room for two people. I kept it as one very big double berth rather than making a pair of V-berths so that it will have masses of storage under it for sails and gear, with space left over for a water tank and holding tank if needed. The rope locker in the bow adds to this stowage space and the bulkhead also serves as a crash bulkhead.
Cape May 25 kits will be available soon from CKD Boats cc shortly.
For more info on the boat please view the file below.
http://dudleydix.blogspot.com/2013/05/cape-may-25-trailable-gaff-cutter.html
With the Rand exchange rate to most other currencies right now our prices look really competitive!
Roy.
Introducing Stone Form a flexible stone veneer sheeting
Yes, thats correct a sheet of stone that will flex!
Dont ask me how, its a new idea and samples will be with me soon, made of a 2mm sheet sized 600mm x 1200mm and on a glass fibre backer.
You should note Stone form has multiple usages, DIY, kitchen and general door infills, back drops, furniture, columns, bathroom, flooring (light traffic) etc etc just need imagination... (I do not recommend for kitchen tops)
Samples will be here soon, we have a full package as info sheets and pictures of it in use available right now.
Dont ask me how, its a new idea and samples will be with me soon, made of a 2mm sheet sized 600mm x 1200mm and on a glass fibre backer.
Central display planter.
Bath surround facing.
Many types on offer.
TNT have just delivered the samples, what can I say, its amazing stuff!
RoyTuesday, 28 May 2013
Cape Cutter 19, the 316 stainless steel deck package.
This one is now ready to ship to the customer in Sweden, in recent years we have done similar kits for the Cape Henry 21 as well.
With a similar stainless steel package sent to Seattle,USA, last year we are about to ship some extras to the customer next week as well.
Local prices and quality are good, plus with the lower Rand currency your prices are now even better!
Roy
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