Hi All,

I am considering an amature boat build of a 11.6mt cat which will be glass over ply constuction. I have looked at a lot of the kits available and although they would be ideal, they are also a little expensive. The design I will likely go with would be the Easy design.

I have been in contact with a few Easy amature builders and have been on one of the boats of a similar size.

The design is specifically for the builder, who until they started a build did not know a hammer from a screwdriver and there is apparently unlimited support from the designer. I am reasonably handy on the tools, but sometimes get a little frustrated when things get too hard and confused with understanding plans etc. I am not overy good at thinking on my feet when things dont got to plan. When this happens, a project usually sits in the shed for a while (long while) or even never gets finished and I move onto the next thing. Obviously, this is not an ideal situation with a 12m hull or two sitting unfinished in the back yard.

So, the question is.........

I will like to budget into the build the cost of some assistance. Does anybody know of someone in the Perth area, who may be interested in helping on an hourly basis. As it is an amature build, I dont mind and infact would even encourage a year 3 or 4 apprentice. Or even a non trade person who has built before. And what hourly rate would I expect to pay?

I will hope to build at my premesis (2200sqm block) and although I obviously would like it finished as quickly as possible, it would best suit someone who if it was raining they wouldnt have to come, converserly if it was an ideal fishing/sailing walking the dog day, they wouldnt have to come either.

Thanks guys. PM me if preferred.

And thanks for letting me use your forum