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Old 05-31-2006, 07:26 PM
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A question for those of you who may know
Would it be possible to convert this old river rowing boat into a sea sailing one? If yes, what would you gurus recommend?

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Old 05-31-2006, 10:56 PM
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Not ocean worthy.... methink, would cost more money to modify it may as well buy a true sea worthy sail boat, Full plan is is not much compare to the satisfaction you get. Try Paul Gartside Ltd, nice classic wooden sail boat. Good luck.

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Old 06-01-2006, 01:32 PM
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It looks like a wherry hull shape. Try this website for ideas:
www.duck-trap.com
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Old 06-01-2006, 02:41 PM
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Rather a shame - it looks quite nice of its type as it is, whereas as a Sailboat conversion it will be fairly nasty...
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Old 06-01-2006, 05:20 PM
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Timagal,
While it COULD be converted, it will take a lot of work. There would need to be more and stronger ribs, thwarts would be required, and probably some sort of centreboard or daggerboard unless it has a deepish external keel member (doubtful for a river boat. The transom would need reinforcing, probably, to take the loads of a rudder, and it would basically be easier to buy a sailing boat, and keep that old beauty for rowing.
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Old 06-02-2006, 10:17 AM
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Since you are from Finland why not look here:

http://www.puuvene.net/harro/verkkoveneet.htm
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Old 06-05-2006, 06:33 PM
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This Bojan looks amazing...

and surprisingly fast as well...
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Old 06-05-2006, 07:01 PM
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Very interesting pages (you guys got me hooked). And thank you all for your wise opinions: luffing is more of my thing, so I'll leave the savolais idea aside and get something with a keel.

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