Hi all,
I want to make a cake for my man's 40th birthday this summer, and I know I will need to practice this one! So, I thought I would ask you all for any help/tips you may be able to donate. I want to make a yacht/boat shaped cake. His dream boat is a 40' Cabo, so I thought I could give him one ... in cake! 
What kind of pan should I use? Any suggestions for the TYPE of cake to use? I was thinking something heavier, like a pound cake? Also, would it be easier to cover it in fondant or buttercream? I love using fondant, but I'm not very good with it yet!
I couldn't add a pic of the boat, but it's a big offshore fishing boat with a tower.
Thanks for any help!
-Lorie
ok...just took a look at pic of it and my first thought --
oh no! it's the boat that did in Duff in a cake challenge!!!!
main boat would just be sheet cakes stacked and carved (pound cake advisable)
upper section of main cabin -- sheet cut up and stacked in approximate shape and then carved.
all that other high flyin' stuff -- have NO idea (that's what killed duff's cake!)
you might want to give jaimet a pm regarding how to do it...i had this one saved in my favourites
http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=coppermine&file=displayimage&meta=favpics&cat=0&pos=-221003
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