You probably found http://trawler.ca/aluminum.htm which discusses some of
the issues.

The Benford Design Group has prepared many designs in a great variety of
materials.
PO Box 447
St. Michaels, MD 21663
(410) 745-3235

I bought their stock plans for Badger, 34' live aboard dory, not aluminum,
and Jay Benford was quite friendly about answering questions. (Note: this
was ten years ago.) He offered to set me up with builders who'd do a good
job.

They've published a number of books/catalogs in conjunction with Tiller
Publishing http://www.tillerpublishing.com/inde...buildrigg.html

Their "Designs and Services" pamphlet includes a discussion of various
materials. Aluminum gets a full page. While only a landing craft is
specified as designed for aluminum (in the 40' size range), a conversion
chart suggests that any of their designs can be converted to aluminum.

If you've settled on a design, call the designer. If you haven't, then pick
a reputable one and spend a bit for consulting. It will be a bargain in the
long run.

Roger

http://derbyrm.mystarband.net/default.htm

"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