RichardC

Yes your correct I dont deal with steel stock holders or boat builders. I write computer programs. entering a new world of a lot of unknowns is somewhat daungnting but a forum certainly seems the best way to get impartial advice.

Thanks very much for a great set of responses, so yes reputable boat builder looks like the way forward, now the search is for a reputable builder, I'm in Surrey and know of a few, if there are any builders reading this thread then they might want to get in contact ?

Im looking at commissioning a brand new boat build and whilst all boat builders say the hulls that they use are of top quality I'm looking for some unbiased information. My understanding is that there are three options. 6, 8 and 12 mm thickness. But then after reading a few other posts I see that there is then a quality of steel factor. Any advice on what I should look for would be much appreciated. Ie where the hull is sourced etc. I have heard that polish built ones are good and then I hear that British ones are good. The new boat will be my home and see the hull as being the foundations of the house so I guess it's pretty important to get right