No Grandchildren, and my teens are the reason I'm a landlubber now.

I will stick to design and ignore the Gcode except under consultations. You had earlier answered my question that gcode can slice off of CAD models, and even mentioned Rhino as I had heard elsewhere.

There are MANY examples of printed boats and scale size ships around along with experienced help.

I am a fan of 3D printing but not an enthusiast like yourself. If I am ever forced to buy as opposed to rent a machine for my eventual purpose then it would be sold once my projects are completed.

I am a sailing enthusiast, not a 3D hobbyist.

Instead of pasting a link just image search "3D printed boats" and you will find many pictures of highly detailed boats sanded and finished after printing. Similar work is being done on a smaller scale. Many fiberglass boats are built in sections and often one half of the hull at a time so the projects could always be assembled if need be, but I'd prefer a complete build leaving only sanding and finishing.

With the amount of money required in materials for a yacht that size,it would be more prudent to have Gcodes done by a professional the same way you would hire a architect to design your house.

Thanks though. You answered my question several posts ago.

@ 3D Karma,

Honestly I havd seen smaller scale boats and such printed and was hoping this was already being done on full size scale. Smaller watercraft has already been constructed, although your suggestions for prototypes are extremely prudent. I could not even imagine attempting a full scale model without running a few dozen smaller scale prototypes. I will not be purchasing a 3D printer. I am purchasing Rhino CAD and will stitch my concept into 3D