Catamaran Kits
The kits for each design are split into five sections. Hull Bulkhead Kit. Hull Skin Kit. Hull Internal Kit. Bridge Deck Kit. Various Components. Dudley Dix plans are not included but can be purchased separatly from Dudley Dix Design or from Exocetus the price is the same in both cases.
Exo Dix 430 - Dix 470 - DH550 Hull Bulkhead Kit
Exo Dix 430 - Dix 470 - DH550 Hull Skin Kit
Exo Dix 430 - Dix 470 - DH550 Hull Internal Kit
Exo Dix 430 - Dix 470 - DH550 Bridge Deck Kit
Exo Dix 430 - Dix 470 - DH550 Various Components
With speed and comfort, this catamaran can be build built by a home builder
Here’s an unusual catamaran project from my old friend Dudley Dix. It’s unusual because the client was Phil Harvey, builder of the Gunboat cats in South Africa, Dudley’s previous home. Dudley and Phil collaborated on the design of the new 55-foot offshore cruising cat with very good results.
No point in using the beam max of a cat for the L/B. I prefer to look at the L/B of the individual hull and in this case it’s 8.42 and that’s a skinny hull. The D/L is 90. The hull form was developed using Dudley’s radius chine plywood construction method. This method of construction lends itself very well to the cat’s long and skinny hulls. There is deadrise to the hulls resulting from this construction method of joining two flat panels. But where a hard chine would be they use a radius section to eliminate the corner.
Retractable daggerboards insure good upwind speed and the ability to snuggle up to the beach when the boards are retracted. There is also the option of shoal-draft, low-aspect-ratio fin keels. I like the daggerboards. Bridgedeck clearance is critical in an offshore cat and here it is a generous 39 inches.
I have two layouts for the cat. They are quite similar. The biggest difference I can see is in how the main cabin is arranged and whether you want two heads or four heads. There are two doubleberth staterooms in each hull. I like the two head layout myself. It gives a nice big head in each hull with a shower stall.
In the main cabin there is an inside steering station, nav area, galley and a dinette to port and a seating area to starboard. There is a door forward adjacent to the steering station that gives access to a small, forward cockpit at the base of the mast. All halyards and other control lines are in the cockpit.
Dudley shows two deck plans. One has a raised flybridge of sorts to get the helmsman above the cabintop for a good view forward. The other uses that area on the house top for a solar panel array. Forward of the forward cockpit is an arced track for a self-tacking jib. The beam of the cat is perfect for this sheeting arrangement—an advantage the cat has over a monohull.
The rig is a typical catamaran rig with carbon chainplates. Cats give you the luxury of having shrouds spread out over the beam and eliminating the need for the standing backstay you see on most monohulls. With the standing backstay gone you can have all the roach you want in your mainsail. If I use I, J, E and P, I get an SA/D of 23.62. But that does not take into account the area the mainsail roach adds. If I use the actual sail area of the big mainsail I get an SA/D of 26.5.
Two dimensional drawings don’t do the aesthetics of a catamaran justice. They tend to exaggerate the bulk of the house and that never helps. The photos I have of the finished boat show a handsome boat by catamaran standards. Face it, this boat was never intended to compete with a Concordia yawl.
Dudley’s plans are well drawn and very detailed making them good for the home builder. Dudley is also a builder so he knows firsthand the help the home builder needs with drawings. This would make an ambitious project for the skilled home builder.
LOA 55; LWL 51’6”; Beam 28’7”; Draft daggerboard option 2’6” boards up, 7’2” boards down; Draft, keel option 3’4”; Sail area 1,437 sq. ft.; Water 132 gal.; Fuel 264 gal.; D/L 90; L/B 8.42; SA/D 26.5
Our best estimate of the home-built sailaway price: $350,000
Our best estimate of the professional-built sailaway price: $850,000
1340-1272 N. Great Neck Rd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
757-962-9273
www.dixdesign.com
Also in Perry on Design
- Full Circle 30
- Tanton No. 309
- Dragonfly 40
- Wallyrocket 51
- Clubswan 28
Also from Robert H. Perry
- Toys & Games
- 3-D Puzzles
Enjoy fast, free delivery, exclusive deals, and award-winning movies & TV shows with Prime Try Prime and start saving today with fast, free delivery
Amazon Prime includes:
Fast, FREE Delivery is available to Prime members. To join, select "Try Amazon Prime and start saving today with Fast, FREE Delivery" below the Add to Cart button.
- Cardmembers earn 5% Back at Amazon.com with a Prime Credit Card.
- Unlimited Free Two-Day Delivery
- Streaming of thousands of movies and TV shows with limited ads on Prime Video.
- A Kindle book to borrow for free each month - with no due dates
- Listen to over 2 million songs and hundreds of playlists
- Unlimited photo storage with anywhere access
Important: Your credit card will NOT be charged when you start your free trial or if you cancel during the trial period. If you're happy with Amazon Prime, do nothing. At the end of the free trial, your membership will automatically upgrade to a monthly membership.
Return this item for free
Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges
- Go to your orders and start the return
- Select the return method
Image Unavailable
- To view this video download Flash Player
CubicFun 3D Puzzle for Adults Kids Moscow Cityline Architecture Model Kits Collection Toys Gift for Men and Women, Saint Basil's Cathedral, Christ The Saviour Cathedral, Kremlin 107 Pieces
1 CITY LINE NEW YORK
2 CITY LINE PARIS
3 CITY LINE LONDON
4 LED San Francisco Cityline
5 LED Paris Cityline
7 Sets Coloring 3d Puzzle
CITY LINE MOSCOW
CITY LINE VENICE
LED Dubai Cityline
Purchase options and add-ons
About this item.
- Creating CubicFun detailed 3D Moscow Russia model kits to discover the great world architecture. How a wonderful finger trip!
- 'Moscow Cityline' has collected Saint Basil's Cathedral, Christ the Saviour Cathedral, Kremlin, and Ivan the Great Bell Tower. Then you can display CuibicFun as a real view.
- It has 107 pcs, you will take 60-120 min to finish WITHOUT any glue or tools. Being patient will help you work great.
- CubicFun 3D puzzle is full of fun,challenging, and just as dramatic as real thing. One booklet inside let you explore history about this famous city.
- CubicFun is an awesome 3D puzzle on the market, and offer quality warranty and refund policy.
Additional Details
Buy it with
Similar items that may deliver to you quickly
Product information
Warranty & support, product description.
Product guides and documents
Videos for this product.
Click to play video
CubicFun 3D Puzzle City Architectural Model Kits Toys, Moscow Russia Cityline Collection MC266h
CubicFun 3D Puzzle
Fun and World-Expanding! #Holidayfinds2023
DealDiva Reviews
Looking for specific info?
Customer reviews.
Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.
To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness.
Customers say
Customers like the fun, appearance, quality and difficulty level of the puzzle. For example, they mention it's a great activity to do with 7-8 year olds or for an adult rainy day project. They appreciate the gift. Opinions are mixed on ease of assembly, value, and fit.
AI-generated from the text of customer reviews
Customers have mixed opinions about the ease of assembly of the puzzle. Some find the instructions easy to follow and construct, while others say that the numbers on each piece camouflage into the picture.
"Great material, easy to assemble , built it with my 4.5 year old. Now watching videos related to all the sites...." Read more
"...This was our 2nd 3D puzzle. Kit is well made direction/ schematics are easy to follow for the most part. Nice materials...." Read more
"...The directions are pictures , Ikea style, but very doable. Anytime I messed up I was able to figure out where my mistake was pretty easily...." Read more
"...The instructions are very clear and easy to follow . Great gift overall!" Read more
Customers find the puzzles fun to make and enjoy building them together. They say it's a great activity for kids and adults. Customers also mention that it provides hours of entertainment and is a fun family project.
"...As to the puzzle itself, it was fun , moderately challenging, and able to be finished within a few hours...." Read more
"...when finished, I would display it in a house on a mantle - it’s so well done . No regrets !" Read more
"... So fun as each piece comes "alive ". Enjoy" Read more
"...This is a great activity that lets kids learn about other countries and practice architectural skills...." Read more
Customers find the appearance of the puzzle amazing, beautiful, and creative. They say the pieces are colorful and well-made. Customers also say the toy is well-designed and a perfect show piece for San Francisco themed Christmas decor.
"...Now watching videos related to all the sites. Really attractive when finished , I would display it in a house on a mantle - it’s so well done...." Read more
"...It looks great as an assembled piece and was a lot of fun to put together...." Read more
"...Its smooth and is visually appealing . Recommend this to kiddos who love puzzles and putting together things." Read more
"...The end result is a good-looking view (obviously simplified) of London landmarks, which is now proudly displayed on his bookshelf...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the puzzle. They mention that it's well-made, sturdy, and holds up well. The pieces are strong enough to withstand pressure and even some mishandling. The 3D puzzle is well constructed with helpful instructions. They are surprised at how thick the pieces are and how easy it was for them to complete. The final product came out great and was the best investment they made.
"...My 8yo helped by popping out a lot of the slots. It's not nearly as fragile as I had initially thought, so having her help was just fine...." Read more
" Great material , easy to assemble, built it with my 4.5 year old. Now watching videos related to all the sites...." Read more
"...dexterity component was a bit rough and the general sturdiness of the pieces wasn't as good ...." Read more
"Got for my 10 yr old grandson. This was our 2nd 3D puzzle. Kit is well made direction/schematics are easy to follow for the most part...." Read more
Customers find the puzzle challenging, but not frustrating. They say it's the best 3D puzzle they've ever had, and it'll hold their attention. Customers also mention that the puzzle comes with a bonus mini-puzzle of the leaning tower of Pisa, and a booklet that gives a few sentences about each of the structures.
"...As to the puzzle itself, it was fun, moderately challenging , and able to be finished within a few hours...." Read more
"...activity that lets kids learn about other countries and practice architectural skills ...." Read more
"...It seems good quality foam cover pieces with nice details ...." Read more
"...Instructions were easy to follow, pieces fit well and everything was well labeled ...." Read more
Customers find the puzzle a great gift idea, wonderful for age-appropriate kids who love Legos and building blocks, and witty. They also say it's a perfect family project that kids can do themselves.
"...The instructions are very clear and easy to follow. Great gift overall !" Read more
"...him but when he understood it better not a problem it is very cute.. nice gift " Read more
"...Got it for a school diorama blizzard school project. Perfect for your kiddo to do themselves . She also had fun building it." Read more
"It's a wonderful gift to age appropriate kids who love Lego's/building/blocks etc. I've bought several sets for my kids and friends'...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the puzzle. Some mention it's worth the price, easy to assemble, and beautiful. Others say it'll be a waste of money.
"...hour just to poke all the little holes out of each piece, but was well worth it . The end result was amazing!..." Read more
"...it together yet but with the Paris skyline and built in lights... great value ." Read more
" Not good . Parts don’t align. Instructions are clear, but the parts don’t fit and the ones that do fit don’t stay put together. This product is junk." Read more
" Affordable & gave the kids hours of entertainment" Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the puzzle. Some mention that the pieces fit well, while others say that some pieces just don't fit right.
"...We got the Moscow and Venice skylines.But the Dubai skyline pieces are not fitting properly on the base and the LED lights are not working...." Read more
"...Nice materials. Pieces fit together easily and well ...." Read more
"Looks great when completed. Some of the pieces did not fit together very well ." Read more
"...The pieces are removed from the board easily, snap tightly (there were 3 or 4 pieces that were challenging but we powered through) and the end..." Read more
Reviews with images
- Sort reviews by Top reviews Most recent Top reviews
Top reviews from the United States
There was a problem filtering reviews right now. please try again later..
Top reviews from other countries
- Amazon Newsletter
- About Amazon
- Accessibility
- Sustainability
- Press Center
- Investor Relations
- Amazon Devices
- Amazon Science
- Start Selling with Amazon
- Sell apps on Amazon
- Supply to Amazon
- Protect & Build Your Brand
- Become an Affiliate
- Become a Delivery Driver
- Start a Package Delivery Business
- Advertise Your Products
- Self-Publish with Us
- Host an Amazon Hub
- › See More Ways to Make Money
- Amazon Visa
- Amazon Store Card
- Amazon Secured Card
- Amazon Business Card
- Shop with Points
- Credit Card Marketplace
- Reload Your Balance
- Amazon Currency Converter
- Your Account
- Your Orders
- Shipping Rates & Policies
- Amazon Prime
- Returns & Replacements
- Manage Your Content and Devices
- Recalls and Product Safety Alerts
- Conditions of Use
- Privacy Notice
- Consumer Health Data Privacy Disclosure
- Your Ads Privacy Choices
Dudley Dix Yacht Design
News about what is happening at Dudley Dix Yacht Design, from new designs to boat shows or anything else of interest to our followers.
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Updates on the dh550 catamarans, no comments:, post a comment.
IMAGES
VIDEO
COMMENTS
The DH550 is a boat that offers comfortable fast cruising. It is already proving popular, with four sold and in-build before the first boat was launched. This will be the first in a series of radius chine plywood catamaran designs that will be developed by Dudley Dix and Philip Harvey. Material List for woodwork.
DH 550 Plywood Cruising catamaran. Charter luxury. ~ Large charter or cruising catamaran. ~ Based on DH550. ~ Radius chine plywood/epoxy construction. ~ All the space for family comforts or large charter groups. ~ Great boat for charter or long distance cruising. ~ Simplicity of shallow draft cruising keels. ~ Two rig options.
The DH550 cruising catamaran started life as a design commission received by Dudley Dix from catamaran builder Philip Harvey. Phil was cruising with his family and wanted to move up to a larger boat. ... DH550: Length: 55: Builder: Kits available from Exocetus Marine: Designer: Dudley Dix / Phillip Harvey: Construction: Plywood: Loa: 16.75m [55 ...
Exo Catamaran Kits. Exo Didi 40 cr2 Kits. Contact us [email protected]. ... July 2020 Seatribe received approval for CE on the DH550. Exo marine can now assist builders of the 550/470/430 to obtain CE on their catamarans. April 2019. Kel in Melbourne is well on with the bridgedeck.
Catamaran Kits. HOME DH550 DIX470 DIX430 Didi 40cr2 Why Buy a Kit Why Build with Ply Kits Current Projects. The kits for each design are split into five sections. Hull Bulkhead Kit. Hull Skin Kit. ... DH550 Bridge Deck Kit. Details and Prices. Exo Dix 430 - Dix 470 - DH550 Various Components. Details and Prices.
DH550 Catamaran Video Today I saw a rather nice walk-through video of the DH550 "Cheetah", posted by Wiley Sharp. This boat was custom-built for her owner by Peter Lane in Trinidad, to a gorgeous standard. ... Germany and South Africa using their kits. DH550 being built from an Exocetus kit in South Africa. More recently we have introduced the ...
Building the DH550 Catamaran. Page 1 - Bulkheads & Stringers. Bulkheads set up on legs and braced. If building on a soil base then conventional building stocks should be built to support the bulkhead legs. Building off building stocks makes it easier to accurately position and align the bulkheads and to brace them firmly.
First, for those who don't know what these boats look like when complete, here is a photo of the prototype of the DH550 design, "Wild Vanilla". Building the DH550 kit will duplicate this boat and building the Dix 470 kit will produce a smaller sister of identical aesthetic. These are stunningly beautiful boats, among the prettiest catamarans ...
Below is our interview with Dudley Dix about his DH550 catamaran, 43 and 47 foot sisterships, and a future 38 foot version. He talks about catamaran design, why he is popular in Russia, the problems with reverse bows, and why, for most people, the ideal catamaran length is 38 to 40 feet. World renown for his beautiful and surprisingly fast ...
The DH550 is a boat that offers comfortable fast cruising. It is already proving popular, with four sold and in-build before the first boat was launched. This will be the first in a series of radius chine plywood catamaran designs that will be developed by Dudley Dix and Philip Harvey. Characteristics LOA 16.75m [55' 0"] LWL 15.70m [51' 6"]
Check out this walkthrough I did on the DH550 in Kemah, Texas. I was very impressed with the overall fit, finish, and design of this yacht.See the full spec...
DH 550. 2020 May 1. By Robert H. Perry. With speed and comfort, this catamaran can be build built by a home builder. Here's an unusual catamaran project from my old friend Dudley Dix. It's unusual because the client was Phil Harvey, builder of the Gunboat cats in South Africa, Dudley's previous home. Dudley and Phil collaborated on the ...
Building the DH550 Catamaran. Page 5 - Finishing Interior of Hulls. Bulkheads and backbone epoxy filletted to hull skin and all surfaces of skin sealed with at least two coats of epoxy. Slabs of styrofoam insulation close-fitted between stringers and glued to hull skin. Before doing this work the openings through the hull for portholes must be ...
The DH550 is a radius chine plywood catamaran designed by Dudley Dix and Philip Harvey. This video shows the water flow between the hulls, as seen from one o...
Its now 1 year since we started building a Dix 470 catamaran. We'll give you an view of the progress so far.Enjoy!
CubicFun 3D Puzzle for Adults Kids Moscow Cityline Architecture Model Kits Collection Toys Gift for Men and Women, Saint Basil's Cathedral, Christ The Saviour Cathedral, Kremlin 107 Pieces . Visit the CubicFun Store. 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 4,928 ratings | Search this page .
While "Friends Forever" was in France, she was visited by Kevin Bream of Exocetus Marine, supplier of CNC kits for the DH550, Dix 470 and the Dix 430 (currently in the design phase). Kevin did a drone fly-around video and sent some photos and a sailing report. He said "We went for a sail for one day.
Building the DH550 Catamaran. Page 4 - Bridgedeck. The hulls have been turned over and set up accurately level and parallel, securely supported in cradles. The blue line on the side of the hull is a marker for the underside of the bridgedeck, used to align a rail glued to the side of the hull. The mast bulkhead is installed between the bulkhead ...
Alliance Marketing Group, LLC, established in 1993 in Boston, MA, USA, provides professional distribution, marketing and business consulting services to a wide variety of computer and consumer electronic manufacturers throughout the world. Address: Office 200-213, 12 Vrubel str. | Phone: +7 (495) 796-9356.
Walking tour around Moscow-City.Thanks for watching!MY GEAR THAT I USEMinimalist Handheld SetupiPhone 11 128GB https://amzn.to/3zfqbboMic for Street https://...
The Dix 470 cruising catamaran is a smaller sister to the DH550, which has shown itself to be a beautiful boat. Many people have asked for a smaller sister, so here she is. Construction is a development of the radius chine plywood concepts that Dudley has drawn since the early 1990's. These concepts started with the monohull Didi 38 "Black ...
The DH550 is a boat that offers comfortable fast cruising. It is already proving popular, with four sold and in-build before the first boat was launched. This will be the first in a series of radius chine plywood catamaran designs that will be developed by Dudley Dix and Philip Harvey. DH550 Hull # 1 "Wild Vanilla".
🎧 Wear headphones for the best experience.For watching on a big screen 4K.In this video, we will take a walk among the skyscrapers of the Moscow City Intern...