Organizations:
www.marinesurvey.org Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors, Inc.
www.abycinc.org The American Boat & Yacht Council
www.metalboatsociety.org The Metal Boat Society
www.boatus.com Boat US
Yacht Designers:
www.dixdesign.com Dudley Dix Yacht Design
I own a Dix47 a great boat by a great designer! Dudley designs out of all materials and sizes and for all levels of abilities.
http://www.tedbrewer.com Ted Brewer Yacht Designs
I worked on the building of a Brewer sailboat in the late 80s, and had the honor to meet him recently. I highly recommend his book on yacht design “Understanding Boat Design”
www.bruceroberts.com Bruce Roberts Yacht DesignI have worked and sailed on many of his designs. Give Hal a call he is a great person to work with.
Hal Whitacre Naval Architect ... 20 years with Bruce Roberts Yacht Design USA
brd-usa@comcast.net Telephone + 1 410 279 2525
Reuel Parker Yacht Design
I have known Reuel since I was a kid. 20 years ago I sail on his
Pilot Schooner 60 Leopard from North Carolina to St. Augustine.
www.parker-marine.com
Capt. Tom Lokocz Adams http://mainedesigncompany.com/
Tom is a marine engineer and marine surveyor in Maine who specializes in wood boats.
My Blogs:
http://dbysmarinesurvey.blogspot.com/
http://dbmarinesurveyor.blogspot.com/
http://metalboatsurveyor.blogspot.com/
Marine Industry Blogs:
http://dudleydix.blogspot.com/
http://www.woodenboat.com/whiskey-plank
Cruising Blogs:
http://sv-moitessier.blogspot.com
Great documentation of replacing chainplates.
http://sailvicarious.com
Some great former clients with an inspiring DVD series.
http://mjsailing.com
There out there on their extended voyage. Follow them along.
http://www.odysseyyachts.com
Follow the building of an aluminum Dix43.
http://www.bethandevans.com/
Fellow metal boat owners and an inspiration to anyone who wants to voyage
