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Old 05-14-2014, 03:32 AM   #15 (permalink)
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I could have made it much lighter and cheaper if strip planked like a kayak: 1/4" thick cedar with 6 oz. fabric in/out. But I wanted to test the new to me Plascore characteristics. Any suggestions for a free and easy t learn CAD program? I plan to draw a flats boat hull in the next couple of winters.
Would you use Plascore again?

There's a subject both deep and broad. What is your desired output? Print on paper, computer graphic animation and output files for 3D printing would have different toolchains and workflows. Here is an article that recommends 5 different programs for various uses.

Best Free CAD Computer Aided Design Programs

Good bets would be Sketchup or Blender. Personally I struggle with Wings 3D v1.41. Sample output:


"Flats boat"?
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