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Ferro-cement is the name given by English speaking people to a boat building method using steel wires covered with a sand and cement plaster, patented in 1855 by the French, who called it Ferciment. Ferciment boats built before 1855 are still in existence and at least one is still afloat. The Italians called the method of construction Ferro-cemento. The British, New Zealanders and Canadians who promoted the method for amateur construction called it Ferro-cement, often referred to as "concrete". It is the cheapest and easiest form of construction for boats over 25 ft. And apart from strip-plank composite construction, it is the only viable material for large round-bilge boats within the amateur capability, without the requirements of special tools or a weather-proof building.

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The pros and cons of ferrocement boats.

• Thread starter Lloydroberts
• Start date 12 Jan 2015
• 12 Jan 2015

Lloydroberts

I have noticed a few ferrocement yachts for sale at prices that seem very reasonable for size by comparison. These are around 25 years old. Has anyone got any experience of owning such a yacht and any advice on maintenance needs/pitfalls etc. Tia.  

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Almost without exception they will be home built and/or home fitted-out. Some (S.Y. Pause) will be superb world-girdlers. Others will not. Watch out for, amongst other things, over-engineered hulls which are just too heavy, particularly at the ends, and corroding metal reinforcing. The stuff can be a mare to drill. Allegedly they are easy to repair. Like glyberfarce, paint is optional. I was on a fairly new 1970's ferro boat which struck the Goodwins in a wave trough. She cracked from gunwale to keel but we were able to motor home, albeit with a blue and orange escort. (I was about ten, so details scant)  

Very heavy, very slow, and if you hit something and crack the hull, it's trash.  

• 13 Jan 2015

LittleSister

Reason for low price is because many are wary of them. Quite a few are poorly built (especially in terms of over-built, as said previously) - you can usually spot these a mile away - but there are some absolute beauties out there (probably most would never know they were ferro), not only, but mainly, the professionally built ones. Yes, overbuilt ones will probably be slow, but they certainly aren't all slow. Contrary to what you would think, a ferro hull is not necessarily all that heavy, but it's a form of construction best suited to big boats (you can't scale down the thickness of the hull too far), and smaller ones do pay a significant weight penalty. (There's even a ferro dinghy in the Norfolk Broads museum, but it's VERY heavy.) If there are not detailed records of the build you may find difficulty getting other than 3rd party insurance without cores being taken and assessed by a surveyor. Yes, very easy to repair. I was in a group of boats setting off from Essex to Holland years ago. As we were settting off from a pontoon in Essex, one of the ferro boats got caught by the tide, impaled on a projecting scaffold pole, and holed just above the waterline. Having checked he was OK, the rest of us headed off for our voyage. He stayed, repaired the hole with epoxy cement, caught us up the next day. Another ferro boat I knew was accidentally grounded, and as the tide went out it lay with the turn of the bilge on the stump of a post or something similar, and holed. Again easily repaired (clearing up the mess from the flooding was the big job). I've happily sailed thousands of miles on ferro boats, and wouldn't rule out owning one, but I'd want to get a good understanding of how well built it was before I parted with my cash.  

SAPurdie said: Almost without exception they will be home built and/or home fitted-out. (If there are not detailed records of the build you may find difficulty getting other than 3rd party insurance without cores being taken and assessed by a surveyor.) What a load of tosh. I have a 1982 Windboat 44 ( Windboats of wroxham built oysters) She is fully comp insured by Yachtmaster Insurance with an agreed valuation,no detailed build records or core sample requested. Surveyed by Martin Evens twice. once 8 years ago when i bought her and again last year as my insurance company want a survey every 7 years, again no core sample required. She is a heavy displacement sea kindly. safe.dry blue water cruiser with a decent turn of speed. There are some very good Ferro Boat websites,one of them is http://www.ferrocement.org/ I would not buy a home built one https://moonshineofmersea.wordpress.com/ Click to expand...

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Lloydroberts said: I have noticed a few ferrocement yachts for sale at prices that seem very reasonable for size by comparison. These are around 25 years old. Has anyone got any experience of owning such a yacht and any advice on maintenance needs/pitfalls etc. Tia. Click to expand...

Not so easy to repair if running into something underwater, the mesh armature means one cannot stuff something in the hole ! I've read here that insurance is tricky on home built ones.  

Seven Spades

My question is why, why would you want to bug a boat that is slow and heavy? I assume it is because it fits your budget but with a bit of imagination you could get a really nice fibreglass boat like this for next to nothing. http://www.yachtworld.co.uk/boats/1...aft-Apache-2663685/United-States#.VLTLjsZrY9Q  

I owned a 52 foot ferro boat for two weeks. We (wife and I) were sailing in Yugoslavia when the guns started blazing. Most sensible yacht owners were fleeing out of there. We were planning to when we saw a 52 foot boat built in OZ for a ridiculous price because the Ozzy owner was desperate to get out of there. By air. So I bought it. Wife took the overland route back to Sweden while I planned to follow after I decided what to do about my now TWO boats. While still dithering after two weeks I was surprised to see a Norwegian guy aboard my new 52 footer. After an exchange of words h showed me a bill of sail for the boat which he bought cheap from a woman (my wife as it turned out) he met on the ferry to Sweden. So I owned one for two weeks. My wife rejoined me later during a lull in the fighting and we sailed our boat through the NATO blockade to Italy. By that time my ex 52 footer had a one meter diameter hole in her starboard side. My grateful thanks to my sensible wife for getting me out of that folly.  

Bobc said: Very heavy, very slow, and if you hit something and crack the hull, it's trash. Click to expand...

LittleSister said: Reason for low price is because many are wary of them. Quite a few are poorly built (especially in terms of over-built, as said previously) - you can usually spot these a mile away - but there are some absolute beauties out there (probably most would never know they were ferro), not only, but mainly, the professionally built ones. Yes, overbuilt ones will probably be slow, but they certainly aren't all slow. Contrary to what you would think, a ferro hull is not necessarily all that heavy, but it's a form of construction best suited to big boats (you can't scale down the thickness of the hull too far), and smaller ones do pay a significant weight penalty. (There's even a ferro dinghy in the Norfolk Broads museum, but it's VERY heavy.) If there are not detailed records of the build you may find difficulty getting other than 3rd party insurance without cores being taken and assessed by a surveyor. Yes, very easy to repair. I was in a group of boats setting off from Essex to Holland years ago. As we were settting off from a pontoon in Essex, one of the ferro boats got caught by the tide, impaled on a projecting scaffold pole, and holed just above the waterline. Having checked he was OK, the rest of us headed off for our voyage. He stayed, repaired the hole with epoxy cement, caught us up the next day. Another ferro boat I knew was accidentally grounded, and as the tide went out it lay with the turn of the bilge on the stump of a post or something similar, and holed. Again easily repaired (clearing up the mess from the flooding was the big job). I've happily sailed thousands of miles on ferro boats, and wouldn't rule out owning one, but I'd want to get a good understanding of how well built it was before I parted with my cash. Click to expand...

>What a load of tosh. I have a 1982 Windboat 44 ( Windboats of wroxham built oysters) She is fully comp insured by Yachtmaster Insurance with an agreed valuation,no detailed build records or core sample requested. Surveyed by Martin Evens twice. once 8 years ago when i bought her and again last year as my insurance company want a survey every 7 years, again no core sample required. She is a heavy displacement sea kindly. safe.dry blue water cruiser with a decent turn of speed. There are some very good Ferro Boat websites,one of them is http://www.ferrocement.org/ I would not buy a home built one I agree, we know a Kiwi couple who circumnavigated in a professionally built Ferro boat with no problems.  

duncan99210

The problem with ferro boats is that they were and remain something of a niche, off the main track of GRP or metal hulls. As has been said, there are some very good ones out there, well made and maintained that will represent a bargain as the prejudice against the material leads to lower selling prices than you'd expect for a similar sized yacht. The downside is that it might well be difficult to shift the boat when you come to sell. I've never owned a ferro boat but I've seen some horrors out there. I recall looking at one in Greece. At first glance, it was a lovely looking boat but if you got close to the hull and looked along it, you could see the irregularities in the surface. The hull was very thick and when we left the yard, it was still sitting there awaiting a buyer, despite being quite well priced. So what? If you can find the right boat at the right price then ferro is a good as any other material but do get a good survey and check with a few insurers that you can get the level of cover you require.  

LittleSister said: If there are not detailed records of the build you may find difficulty getting other than 3rd party insurance without cores being taken and assessed by a surveyor. Click to expand...

ferroboat said: What a load of tosh. I have a 1982 Windboat 44 ( Windboats of wroxham built oysters) She is fully comp insured by Yachtmaster Insurance with an agreed valuation,no detailed build records or core sample requested. Click to expand...

duncan99210 said: I've never owned a ferro boat but I've seen some horrors out there. I recall looking at one in Greece. At first glance, it was a lovely looking boat but if you got close to the hull and looked along it, you could see the irregularities in the surface. The hull was very thick and when we left the yard, it was still sitting there awaiting a buyer, despite being quite well priced. Click to expand...

JumbleDuck said: I suspect that "built by Windboats" is quite detailed enough. It would only be for "built in his back yard by a bloke whose plasterer mate helped out" efforts that more detail would be useful. Click to expand...

snowleopard

As can be seen from this thread, there is a huge amount of prejudice against ferro so you can buy them very cheaply. In the early 70s it was the new wonder material and loads of people built boats that were far too big because they didn't appreciate that if you got a 50 ft hull for £1,000 it would cost as much to fit out as e.g. a wooden hull costing £10,000. The real horrors are the ones where the home builders thought they'd save a few hundred by plastering them themselves. I recall seeing one in a shed in the Surrey docks that was an average of 2" thick and looked like a swallow's nest. Good ones are very good and are often assumed to be GRP because of the finish. They have several big advantages, not least that they can be repaired anywhere in the world.  

There is a very good reason for the prejudice against ferro. The example I owned was pro built by a world class designer. She was a sister ship to the "floating footpath" that circumnavigated the Antarctic by Griffiths. She came complete with a pro filming documentary kit to celebrate the Australian centennial. Her name was actually centennial. Dive bottles the lot for a give away price. The n Norwegian got a bargain because I left all equipment on board. I don't know what caused the damage whether it was a direct hit or a glancing rebound but the damage was over a very large area an substantial but repairable with the right materials epoxy, cement, and mesh. I never even slept aboard because I was living on our GRP boat about a hundred yards away. The main failure as far as I am concerned is the apparant low abrasion resistance. I heard of two ferro boats that sank after being abraded y coral in benign conditions. One of them dragged gently onto a reef with no swell but the keel wore through in hours an the boat became a total loss. OK at sea though. Ie stay away from the tropics and that pesky coral.  

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Promotes environmental sustainability.

Elektrostal prioritizes environmental protection and sustainability, implementing initiatives to reduce pollution and preserve natural resources.

Home to renowned educational institutions.

Elektrostal is known for its prestigious schools and universities, offering a wide range of academic programs to students.

Committed to cultural preservation.

The city values its cultural heritage and takes active steps to preserve and promote traditional customs, crafts, and arts.

Hosts an annual International Film Festival.

The Elektrostal International Film Festival attracts filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts from around the world, showcasing a diverse range of films.

Encourages entrepreneurship and innovation.

Elektrostal supports aspiring entrepreneurs and fosters a culture of innovation, providing opportunities for startups and business development.

Offers a range of housing options.

Elektrostal provides diverse housing options, including apartments, houses, and residential complexes, catering to different lifestyles and budgets.

Home to notable sports teams.

Elektrostal is proud of its sports legacy, with several successful sports teams competing at regional and national levels.

Boasts a vibrant nightlife scene.

Residents and visitors can enjoy a lively nightlife in Elektrostal, with numerous bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.

Promotes cultural exchange and international relations.

Elektrostal actively engages in international partnerships, cultural exchanges, and diplomatic collaborations to foster global connections.

Surrounded by beautiful nature reserves.

Nearby nature reserves, such as the Barybino Forest and Luchinskoye Lake, offer opportunities for nature enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the region’s biodiversity.

Commemorates historical events.

The city pays tribute to significant historical events through memorials, monuments, and exhibitions, ensuring the preservation of collective memory.

Promotes sports and youth development.

Elektrostal invests in sports infrastructure and programs to encourage youth participation, health, and physical fitness.

Hosts annual cultural and artistic festivals.

Throughout the year, Elektrostal celebrates its cultural diversity through festivals dedicated to music, dance, art, and theater.

Provides a picturesque landscape for photography enthusiasts.

The city’s scenic beauty, architectural landmarks, and natural surroundings make it a paradise for photographers.

Connects to Moscow via a direct train line.

The convenient train connection between Elektrostal and Moscow makes commuting between the two cities effortless.

A city with a bright future.

Elektrostal continues to grow and develop, aiming to become a model city in terms of infrastructure, sustainability, and quality of life for its residents.

In conclusion, Elektrostal is a fascinating city with a rich history and a vibrant present. From its origins as a center of steel production to its modern-day status as a hub for education and industry, Elektrostal has plenty to offer both residents and visitors. With its beautiful parks, cultural attractions, and proximity to Moscow, there is no shortage of things to see and do in this dynamic city. Whether you’re interested in exploring its historical landmarks, enjoying outdoor activities, or immersing yourself in the local culture, Elektrostal has something for everyone. So, next time you find yourself in the Moscow region, don’t miss the opportunity to discover the hidden gems of Elektrostal.

Q: What is the population of Elektrostal?

A: As of the latest data, the population of Elektrostal is approximately XXXX.

Q: How far is Elektrostal from Moscow?

A: Elektrostal is located approximately XX kilometers away from Moscow.

Q: Are there any famous landmarks in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal is home to several notable landmarks, including XXXX and XXXX.

Q: What industries are prominent in Elektrostal?

A: Elektrostal is known for its steel production industry and is also a center for engineering and manufacturing.

Q: Are there any universities or educational institutions in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal is home to XXXX University and several other educational institutions.

Q: What are some popular outdoor activities in Elektrostal?

A: Elektrostal offers several outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and picnicking in its beautiful parks.

Q: Is Elektrostal well-connected in terms of transportation?

A: Yes, Elektrostal has good transportation links, including trains and buses, making it easily accessible from nearby cities.

Q: Are there any annual events or festivals in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal hosts various events and festivals throughout the year, including XXXX and XXXX.

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