5m Aluminium Fishing Charter Boat
Budget: $250 – $750 AUD
The goal is a build-ready design for a 5-metre plate-aluminium monohull that will serve as an offshore fishing charter vessel. I already know the length and construction material; what I need from you is the complete naval-architectural package that a metal workshop can take straight to fabrication.
Key performance points
• Safe, dry ride in offshore chop
• Stable fishing platform at rest for clients moving around the deck
• Self-draining cockpit and practical fish-charter layout (ice boxes, live-bait well, ample rod storage)
Deliverables I expect
• Lines plan, general arrangement and 3-D model (AutoCAD, Rhino, SolidWorks or similar)
• Structural drawings showing plate thicknesses, frames, stringers and weld details
• CNC-ready cut files and nesting sheets for all plate parts
• Weight and centre-of-gravity report with hydrostatics and basic stability assessment suitable for an offshore category
• BOM with aluminium grades, fasteners and consumables
• Brief performance prediction (HP range, estimated cruise and top speed)
Acceptance criteria
1. Files open cleanly in common CAD software and measure to the stated 5.0 m LOA.
2. Plate parts align without clashes in a dry-fit test inside the 3-D model.
3. Stability curves meet or exceed small-craft offshore guidelines (e.g., ISO 12217 or equivalent).
If you have previous aluminium charter craft in your portfolio, even better—share a sample drawing set so I can see your detailing style. I’ll review draft drawings, provide any layout tweaks, then sign off for final fabrication files.
Key performance points
• Safe, dry ride in offshore chop
• Stable fishing platform at rest for clients moving around the deck
• Self-draining cockpit and practical fish-charter layout (ice boxes, live-bait well, ample rod storage)
Deliverables I expect
• Lines plan, general arrangement and 3-D model (AutoCAD, Rhino, SolidWorks or similar)
• Structural drawings showing plate thicknesses, frames, stringers and weld details
• CNC-ready cut files and nesting sheets for all plate parts
• Weight and centre-of-gravity report with hydrostatics and basic stability assessment suitable for an offshore category
• BOM with aluminium grades, fasteners and consumables
• Brief performance prediction (HP range, estimated cruise and top speed)
Acceptance criteria
1. Files open cleanly in common CAD software and measure to the stated 5.0 m LOA.
2. Plate parts align without clashes in a dry-fit test inside the 3-D model.
3. Stability curves meet or exceed small-craft offshore guidelines (e.g., ISO 12217 or equivalent).
If you have previous aluminium charter craft in your portfolio, even better—share a sample drawing set so I can see your detailing style. I’ll review draft drawings, provide any layout tweaks, then sign off for final fabrication files.