penningtonjeff
09-22-2005, 06:18 PM
Hi, I'm working with a boatbuilder here in Philadelphia
to build a custom family runabout. We're
looking for a design that comes as close as possible to satisfying
these requirements:
- boat + trailer + engine <= 2700lbs
- small cuddy to shelter the little ones from bad weather and hide a
portapotti
- able to cruise comfortably at 15 - 20 knots through a light chop
- cockpit layout geared entirely toward socializing (cocktail hour)
- room for 2-4 adults and assorted little ones to day-cruise.
- wood-composite construction
- classic lines
If we had to compromise on anything, the first to go would be the
'classic lines'. it could look really wierd if it got the rest of the
job done.
As far as production boats go, the Nantucket comes closest to our ideal
both functionally and aesthetically.
http://www.boats-nantucket.com/index_uk.html. However, it's made in France, and is too heavy at ~3700lbs displacement.
Input? Perspective? Are we unrealistic in trying to achieve all of this? Any ideas out there for an existing design, or one that could be modified to suit? Any designers interested in discussing further?
to build a custom family runabout. We're
looking for a design that comes as close as possible to satisfying
these requirements:
- boat + trailer + engine <= 2700lbs
- small cuddy to shelter the little ones from bad weather and hide a
portapotti
- able to cruise comfortably at 15 - 20 knots through a light chop
- cockpit layout geared entirely toward socializing (cocktail hour)
- room for 2-4 adults and assorted little ones to day-cruise.
- wood-composite construction
- classic lines
If we had to compromise on anything, the first to go would be the
'classic lines'. it could look really wierd if it got the rest of the
job done.
As far as production boats go, the Nantucket comes closest to our ideal
both functionally and aesthetically.
http://www.boats-nantucket.com/index_uk.html. However, it's made in France, and is too heavy at ~3700lbs displacement.
Input? Perspective? Are we unrealistic in trying to achieve all of this? Any ideas out there for an existing design, or one that could be modified to suit? Any designers interested in discussing further?