Check out www.stadtdesign.com. Van de Stadt is one of the oldest design
firms in Europe (based in Holland) and they have a range of designs from
about 25ft to about 60ft, available as fast-build hard chine or round chine
aluminum, either from plans, kits or as completed hulls.

I've just ordered a 37ft Forna kit from them (due to be delivered at the end
of May) and was about to join this newsgroup when I saw your post. I'll be
posting a couple of questions under their own headings, which may also help
you.

Cheers

Rogermac

"kisero" wrote in message
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Hi all,

does anyone knows about alumiunium sailboats construction related
issues? im plannign to invest on a 40 foot long sailboat.

ive searched along the internet for designs + construction issues , but
i did not get much...ive sailed some years, i think i got some ideas,
but i clearly need some expert on the field.

any ideas?

- low cost aluminiun construction countrys/regions?
- good internet-available oceanic sailboats designs
- books, etc?

thanks all , really nice group.
bye bye