Hi Gerald welcome to seabreeze, if your wanting to build a yacht have a look at the plans for the Lake Lefroy Mini ......

www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=33825

This design has been tried and tested and works VERY well for the newcommer and DIY builder. On seabreeze there are plenty of people here to help you if you have any building problems.
And remember this ... it takes the same amount of effort and $$$ to build a good yacht as it does to build a dud one.
In Ireland and the UK most people tend to buy manufactured yachts.
There also in the UK a new mini yacht measurement being discussed based on a 5.6m length of rope forming a loop and the yacht would then fit inside that loop. The LLMini does indeed comply to that rule when it does come into force.
Here is a link to the Irish landsailing site.
http://www.kitingireland.com/forum/index.php?board=17.0
www.ipksa.info/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=2a8fe5dcd1e98234b70506689e165d1f&board=8.0

responderman said...
Thats a very interesting rule, when did this one come out then?

Dont worry its only in discussion mode at present.... here is a link to the seabreeze forum chat on the subject
www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=58815

and PLEASE NOTE its only been discussed (maybe over a meal and a few drinks) it is NOTa rule.... repeat .... it is NOT a rule.... (at the moment)

landyacht said...
what gizmo means is that it was discussed by some irishmen in a pub

Now your getting the idea.... except it was probably lots of nationalities in a German pub....(reading between the lines)

Anyway gerald1234 I hope this has helped you and answered any questions you might have had,
The LLMini would be a good project for you and your sons