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The World Of Ferro-Cement Boats |
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www.ferroboats.com |
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This site is devoted to the
promotion of Ferroboats as well as a base for all matters Ferro in the boating world.
Ferro-cement is the name given by English speaking people to a
boat building method using steel wires covered with a sand and
cement plaster, patented in 1855 by the French, who called it
Ferciment. Ferciment boats built before 1855 are still in existence and at least
one is still afloat. The Italians called the method of construction
Ferro-cemento. The British, New Zealanders and Canadians who promoted
the method for amateur construction called it Ferro-cement, often referred
to as "concrete". It is the cheapest and easiest form of construction
for boats over 25 ft. And apart from strip-plank composite construction,
it is the only viable material for large round-bilge boats within
the amateur capability, without the requirements of special tools
or a weather-proof building. |
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The information and comments
given on this 'World Of
Ferroboats', website are based on first-hand
experience gained by the contributors over many years of
use, designing, surveying, building and repairing ferro-cement
boats. |
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The images and content
of this website are copyright and may not be reproduced without
written consent from the contributors. |
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Copyright © Hartley & Brookes Associates
2001-2007 |
