Fantail steam launches

[rasorinc]

Young man you are showing your young age. I do not brag about guns. there is no need.

[confused]

ok. ok.
sorry,

Originally Posted by rasorinc

I DO NOT LIKE YOUR "AVATAR". IF IT WAS A TATOO on your arm, I would assume you were a gang member and then my right hand automatically seems to slide to the the center of my lower back. Just my 2 bits.

Ahhh... Stan, I´m shure it makes sense to fly such flag. Imagine you´re out there in your steamlaserhotbulb propelled floatingairplanetractor whithout such flag? Who will fear you? Unarmed naturally

[confused]

what are you talking about "steamlaserhotbulbwhatwhatwhat"
I'm just trying to decide which one to build, I am NOT going to build them all. I need a project to take on, somethiing new, a challenge, thats why I am going to build ONE of those things I have mentioned before, and when I am older, and have more money, I will take on more projects.
thanks

[confused]

Ok. I have now put a rebel flag as my avatar. I hope you don't think I'm a member of the kkk now, just because I was born in Texas and I'm white.
BTW, my dad has a rebel flag, (a small one) tatooed on his arm, and I might get one when I'm older. (JUST the rebel flag, no other tatooes!)

[rasorinc]

That flag can get you shot Young man. In most parts of this country that flag means racism not heritage. Never try to anger millions of people.

[confused]

ok. I don't live in your part of the country and I don't intend to.
As soon as I'm 18, I'm going back to Brazoria, Texas, where there's a nice big river. look it up on google maps.
thanks and by for now,

[rasorinc]

I'm sure your father knows not to take off his shirt in certain enviroments. Age gives us all more wisdom.
Why don't you comment on my postings about the 4 missing fishermen in Florida.

Originally Posted by confused

what are you talking about "steamlaserhotbulbwhatwhatwhat"

To make a joke Mike, just to make a joke. cool down
And I do´nt understand why you have choosen rasorinc to be your favorite opponent here, he´s on your side and trying to give you some proper advice.

[confused]

Alright. I agree.
thanks

[confused]

O.k lets get to buisness. I was thinking of a catamaran steam launch. what do you think? maybe about 8ft long...
thanks,

[rasorinc]

Consider making it longer. You always want to take friends out or at least mom and dad and brother or sister if any.

[PAR]

Stan is correct, in that an 8' cat would have little capacity, if it was to take advantage of the usual qualities associated with them, which I'm assuming is the reason behind the hull form choice.

If not, you'll want the bilge of a mono hull to bury that honking steam engine, boiler and fuel stores. In this regard, considering the limited power to weight ratio you'll have, a long lean hull should be selected.

[confused]

Thanks. Ok. How about a, hmmmm..... a ten ft sleek monohull? Like almost as "sleeek" as a canoe, but not so easy to tip?http://www.duckworksbbs.com/plans/ji...ly12/index.htm

[PAR]

Sleek, suggests narrow. Anything 10' long and "sleek" will not support much weight. You need sleek for efficiency, but you have to be able to support the weight or it becomes more like a long, skinny rock.

The first thing you do is make a reasonable estimate of the weight you need to deal with. This is everything that may be on the boat at any time. Double this number and you're in the ballpark for how much you need to keep from getting wet.

An average canoe will be in the 15' - 16' range, if you want stability and sleekness you need more length or multiple hulls. Multiple hulls usually means two shafts, one in each hull.

Figure how much you want to float Mike.