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Micro Catboat

Project by Paolo Lodigiani, Matteo Costa and Enrico Macera

INTRODUCTION
The boat was born from the request of a customer who is already the owner of a Charles W. Wittholz
catboat and who wanted to have a tender in tone with his boat. We have therefore designed a small
drift of only 2.6 meters with a simple and elegant line, which can be armed with the Optimist sail.
The hull has a round bottom and is made with the Strip Planking technique. Thanks to the
central bench in the cockpit, the Micro Catboat can be used as a sailing tender.

FEATURES
Length FT 2.60 m
Max beam 1.25 m 40
Hull weight kg 120/180
kg
Displacement (under way) 3.2 sqm
Sail area
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Micro Catboat plans include the following documents

-
Introduction and presentation of the boat
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Assembly instructions
- Reinforcement description and material list

TABLES
Table 1 Overview 1:20
Table 2 Plan of the forms 1:10
Table 3 Assembly slipway 1:15
Table 4 Sixth and listed bulkheads 1:10
Table 5 Bulkhead reinforcements 1:10
Table 6 Hull-Deck Reinforcements 1:10
Table 7 Drift and Rudder 1: 5
Table 8 Pagliolo, benches and blanket 1:10
Table 9 Equipment and sail plan 1:20

The plans authorize the construction of only one example of the boat.
For the construction of further specimens contact the designer.

For any information, please contact:

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MATERIAL LIST

FASCIAME
Approximately 80 3m long strips with 6x18mm section of Western Red Cedar or Mahogany are required

DECK, Bulkheads, benches, dinghy and rudder

1 sheets of CM 6 mm 3.1x1.6 m. 1
sheets of CM 12 mm 3.1x1.6 m.

Bulkheads
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P 1 (6 mm) aft face 842 mm from the bow;
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P 2 (6 mm) aft face 846 mm from the bow;
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P 3 (6mm) stern face 1430 mm from the bow;
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P 4 (6 mm) bow face 2376 mm from the bow;
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SP (6 mm) bow face 2709 mm from bow

ASSEMBLY SCALE
Sixth
Second choice wood 15 mm thick
Spars
2x Spruce 40x40 mm, length 2.3 mt
Crossbars
9x Spruce 40x40 mm, length 760 mm
Legs
9x Spruce 40x40 mm, length 400 mm

Note:
For executive convenience we propose the arrangement of the construction slipway on a support table to reach a sufficiently
comfortable height to work on the hull.
Alternatively, you can decide to avoid the table and extend the legs to the desired height.

REINFORCEMENTS

First choice fir wood or mahogany

2.5 m 18x90 mm: R1

20 m 18x30 mm: R2, R3, R5, F
1.5 m 18x18 mm: R7

EPOXY RESIN AND GLASS FIBER

a) outer shell of the hull: 2 pack of epoxy
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resin 1 + 0.5 kg; 1 pack of thickener of 1,5 lt 8 m
- fiberglass tape of 200 gr / m2, width 10 cm; 5 m of
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glass fiber fabric of 300 gr / sqm, height 127cm; 5 m of peel-ply fabric;
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(optional) 1m of peel-ply fabric; (optional)
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. CONSTRUCTION OF THE ASSEMBLY LADDER
Arrange the side members, sleepers and legs according to the scheme described in table 3.
Check the correct alignment of all the elements. If necessary, add diagonal reinforcement strips
between the side members and legs. All elements are fixed with self-tapping screws 6x60 mm.

Trace and cut the sixths according to the dimensions indicated in table 4.
Cut the joints for the keel and for the bow straight.
Apply the sixths to the legs of the mounting rail aligning them with the water line WL.
See table 3 for details.
Check for correct transverse and longitudinal alignment.
Apply the transom with the relative expanding agents.
Apply the bow straight by inserting it between the sixth1 and the triangular support installed on
the sixth1. See table 3 for details.

2. APPLICATION OF THE PARAMETER

Apply the keel to the mounting slipway, from the transom and the bow stem.
It is recommended to protect the joints and edges of the sixths with packing tape to avoid
sticking the pieces to the mold.

3. APPLICATION OF THE BAND LISTELS

Before applying the strips of the quartabone plating, the keel and the bow to allow the starting
of the plating.
Apply the strips to the mold starting from the boundary line of the deck until reaching the keel
line.
We recommend reading the book "Modern construction of wood boats" by Paolo
Lodigiani.

4. LAMINATION OF THE HULL

Carefully sand any steps of the planking to allow correct lamination of the glass fiber.

Apply the skeg to the plating with a suitable creasing of epoxy resin loaded with thickener.
This operation can also be performed after lamination of the hull, taking care to sandpaper
the portion of fabric occupied by the skeg.
Laminate a layer of fiberglass fabric on the outside of the planking by applying bands across the
keel line. Overlap each portion of fabric with an overlap of at least 5 cm.

Thoroughly wet the fabric with liquid epoxy resin, avoiding the formation of air bubbles.

Apply the Peel Ply if required.

After 24 hours remove the peel ply and smooth with sandpaper 400.

5. OPENING OF THE CRANK CASE

Cut the hole for the keel box. The front face of the centreboard case is 1275 mm from the bow.

For the dimensions of the case see tables 3 and 7.

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6. ROTATION OF THE HULL

Turn the hull over to continue applying bulkheads and additional reinforcements.
Before carrying out this operation, make a cradle on which to rest the boat.
It is advisable to use the dimensions of the sixths 2 and 6 to obtain the saddles. Remember that the
thickness of the planking must be added to the external profile of the sixths.
Apply the saddles to two longitudinal side members.

7. DRAWING AND CUTTING OF THE PANELS ON PLYWOOD

Refer to table 4 for dimensions.

8. CUTTING OF ALL PARTS

Cut the parts along the perimeter lines.

9. PREPARATION OF THE BOARDS

Apply all expanding reinforcements E to the bulkheads and transom with epoxy resin. See table 5
for details.
Cut the joints for the longitudinal reinforcements.
After the epoxy resin is dry (24 hours) quartabare the profile of the bulkheads for the correct insertion
in the hull.
Check dry assembly before gluing.

10. APPLICATION OF THE BOARDS

Install the bulkheads in the positions indicated in table 3.
Laminate the 8 cm fiberglass tape along the perimeter of the bulkheads on the plywood side
without blowing agents.

11. APPLICATION OF LONGITUDINAL REINFORCEMENTS

Apply the internal rubbing pad R2 and the external one
R3 Apply the current R5. This reinforcement runs from the transom to just beyond bulkhead 3 (it
is aligned with the bench). It serves as a bonding surface for the stern bench and the center bench.

Apply the central reinforcement of the aft bench R7.

12. REALIZATION AND APPLICATION OF THE DERIVATIVE CASE

It is advisable to make the crate outside the boat and then insert it into the hull. Paint the inner faces
with liquid resin before closing the case. Refer to table 7 for dimensions.

Note: the keel box has a height exceeding the necessary dimension so that it protrudes from the hull
in order to be trimmed later.
Apply R7 reinforcements.
Assemble the stem as per drawing. Table 7.

13. APPLICATION OF LOCALIZED REINFORCEMENTS

Apply the reinforcements for the R6 deck fittings.
Apply the mast foot. Refer to tables 5 and 6.

14. APPLICATION OF BENCHES

To make the benches, cut out the 12 mm CM panels as per drawing. Table 8.
Before proceeding with the cut, take and check the measurements in place.
The central bench has a hole for the drift to pass through.
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15. APPLICATION OF THE DECK

To make the blanket, cut out the 6 mm CM panel as shown in the drawing. Table 8.
Before proceeding with the cut, take and check the measurement in place.
The deck is glued under the longitudinal reinforcement R2 and reaches just beyond the bulkhead 2.
A solid wood head cover is provided to protect the plywood head. Refer to table 6.

Drill the hole for the tree coaming.

Before applying the deck, install the M2 mast coaming consisting of a PVC pipe with a
diameter of 60/65 mm.

16. REALIZATION OF THE PAGLIOLO

The floor is made with 12 cm and 12 mm thick solid wood planks joined by small floors.
Refer to tables 6 and 8.

17. REALIZATION OF THE RUDDER AND THE RUDDER CASE

Make the rudder and the rudder case following the drawings on table 7.

18. ARRANGEMENT OF HARDWARE

See table 9 for details.
The Micro Catboat is designed to be armed with Optimist equipment.
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LIST AND DESCRIPTION OF REINFORCEMENTS

FASCIAME

P. Strip planking strips

6x18 mm Western Red Cedar / Mahogany

MARINE PLYWOOD PANELS

P1 Bulkhead
1 6 mm marine plywood.
P2 Bulkhead
2 6 mm marine plywood.
P3 Bulkhead
3 6 mm marine plywood.
P4 Bulkhead
4 6 mm marine plywood.
SP 6 mm marine plywood
transom .
D. 6 mm
marine plywood deck .
D1 Benches
12 mm marine plywood.
All benches have a 6mm thick Spruce / Mahogany head cover.

Bulkheads

P1 Bulkhead
1 6 mm marine plywood, solid, behind the mast.
P2 Bulkhead
2 6 mm marine plywood, solid. It supports and delimits the blanket.
P3 Bulkhead
3 6 mm marine plywood, reinforces the keel case and supports the central bench panel.
An expanding agent is glued to the stern face to support the floor.

P4 Bulkhead
4 6 mm marine plywood, solid, closes the aft bench forward.
SP 6 mm marine plywood
transom .

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REINFORCEMENTS

R1 18x90 mm
Spruce / Mahogany keel, from bow to transom. It houses the hole for the keel box.

R2 Internal rudder
Spruce / Mahogany 18x30 mm, from bow to transom. It is glued to the inner edge of the hull and
serves as a bonding surface for the deck.
R3 External rubbing
Spruce / Mahogany 18x18 mm, glued from the bow to the transom, outside the boundary line.

R4 Straight ahead
60x24 mm marine plywood, it is installed between the sixth 1 and a front triangular support. The
coupling with the keel is achieved through a joint obtained in the bow straight. See table 3 for
details.
R5 Side rail of the benches Fir /
Mahogany 18x30 mm glued to the inside of the hull side. Supports the central and aft bench panel.
It is positioned parallel to about 40 mm from the belt line. It runs, from the stern to just beyond the
bulkhead of the keel. (140 mm beyond the bow face).

R6 Localized reinforcement 12
mm marine plywood, triangular glued between the transom and the planking.

R7 Central reinforcement of
Spruce / Mahogany benches 18x18 mm. Glued to the outer faces of the keel box, it supports the
central bench. Glued in the middle between the bulkhead4 and the transom, it supports the stern
bench.
R8 Skeg
Marine plywood 18 mm. Glued along the keel line.
R9 Deck reinforcements
Spruce / Mahogany 12 mm, curved. Glued under the front edge of the blanket. It serves as a
surface for gluing a small 3x35 mm head cover.
And
Bulkhead expanding
marine plywood 12x40 mm. Glued to the faces of the bulkheads, they increase the bonding
surface. See table 5 for details.
VTR Glass fiber reinforcements
Glass fiber tape, 10 cm N ° 1 , 200 gsm.
layer of biaxial VTR fabric +/- 45 ° 300 gr / m2 laminated on the outside of the hull.

M1 Mast foot and collar Marine

plywood 12 mm square 80x80 with hole for coaming. They are glued to the keel and to the
outside of the deck. The mast foot (center of the hole) is 65 mm from P1 (bow face).

M2 Mastra of the tree

PVC or aluminum tube, glued between the R1 reinforcement and deck. Choose the tube with
an internal diameter increased by 5 mm compared to the diameter of the shaft.

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DERIVES

C. Deriva
Marine plywood or Lamellar Fir / Mahogany, thickness 24 mm.
C1 Side panel of the drift box 12 mm marine plywood.

C2 Spacers of the fin case Spruce / Mahogany

18x36 mm.
Dinghy shock absorbers
Polyurethane foam 40 Kg / cm3. Glued into the drift case. See table 7 for details.

HELM
T. Rudder blade
Marine plywood or Lamellar Fir / Mahogany, thickness 18 mm.
T1 Rudder case side panels 6 mm marine
plywood reinforced with 1 layer of fiberglass 300 gr / m2.
T2 Rudder Case Spacer Spruce /
Mahogany 18x22 mm Spruce /
T3 Mahogany Bar 30x22 mm, glued inside
the faces of the rudder case.
T4 Rotation pin Stainless
steel Ø 5 mm

EQUIPMENT AND HARDWARE

See table 9 for details.
The Micro Catboat is designed to be armed with Optimist equipment.

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