The stumper for a long time was the hull. It isn’t the only challenging part, but it is the first in line. It doesn’t have to be very hydrodynamic, but of course I want that. How will I make the hull symmetrically shaped? And how will I do that twice? (Remember, I want two boats.) [...]

Five years ago I started planning a model sailboat.   It would be like the Star Yacht I received as a gift from my parents on my seventh birthday.  A decal on the deck bore the motto ‘Guaranteed to Sail’, and it sailed wonderfully.  My new boat would have radio remote control. The first challenge [...]