Skiff

Plans = bouwtekening

But it's an 100% inland boat . . :idea:

 

Here's one in Almere which looks to be made of plywood, but she flies in the trees, symbolizing the height of the water before it was a polder there, now the tree she hangs on is also her mast....

P.S. - This one has too less rocker for water use I think.

 

God created the world, but the Dutch made the Netherlands(I learned it as Holland, originally).

 

The flat water Dutch boats won't like the Ijsselmeer too much.....

 

When I checked in English for plans I also found some Giethoornse Punter info on Duckworks ----> Dutch Punters

 

Thanks, Angel. The staverse jol, although not what I am looking for, would be a nice one to have.

Considering the size I am after, I will need to keep a sharp weather eye regardless.
I definitely would not want to be caught in bad seas with it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EyZzVgcFnI

I think I like this one: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3HJtuO1-n5aQk1VUnlic1pnOTg/view?pref=2&pli=1

 

The boat looks OK, although a laminated stem and deck beams would be lighter and stronger I think, this would be only a small alteration in the build process I believe.

When making a cockpit tarpaulin with bow tent pole supports, in the style of a kayak spray skirt, you would keep the water out of the boat in bad seas and so enhancing her seaworthiness, for the occasion you get caught out there at the wrong time, otherwise have a bailing bucket at hand, which always doubles as a toilet . . . :idea:

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I've never seen such a cover on a sailboat cockpit, so it's just a wild idea . .

 

The skirt should not be necessary as I always check conditions prior to departure and plan B stays in effect.

 

The Viking longships dropped sail, rigged a tent over oarsmen, and rowed to maintain control in heavy weather. Or so it was portrayed in the History channel Vikings TV series.
Supposedly the producers researched everything carefully trying to be accurate as possible.

 

I think the sail used as shelter becomes an awning. I am not likely to need that but one never knows for sure.

 

An awning doesn't enhance safety in bad seas, watertight closure of the boat does.

 

I agree. It may keep your head less wet but does nothing for your feet. It makes a much better sunshade.

 

I'll not disagree but different priorities are involved.
Open boats have made remarkable sea voyages.
The crewed bailed when water came aboard.
Staying afloat has a high priority.
Protecting the crew from exposure also carries a high priority.
In WWII, numerous lifeboats were picked up in winter North Atlantic, still afloat, but the passengers frozen to death.
In tropics, you can die from sunburn.
Both are dead from "exposure".

 

Yob is right, bailing is an option too, as long as you can keep up, and shelter is also important, those are the reasons decks were invented . .

 

Yep. Nothing beats a good bailer, especially if she has a bucket!