Commitment Phase (Building the Hardback) And with that said, the trailer/boat is leveled and hardback is constructed for lack of better words and...
Hello Harry, Sounds like you're having a blast with your creation! Would love to see some action video some day. Thanks for your suggestions...
Options Paradoxbox, I've Sailed in Okinawa for 22 years and may be able to shed some light on the subject of weather, reefs, ports, and a host...
Tri Conversion (Phase 2) Well here we go! In the planing stages of determining materials, construction method and dimensions for the soon to...
Hi Sammy, I think you’re on the right track and the H-26 looks like a great candidate for a conversion, especially since you already have a...
Been there done that, well my friend did before I owned the boat. He was in the process of replacing the 3GM in the V-berth and mounted a 9.9 I...
Pure fun and then some Wow, what a blast. Saw a similar video with a cat about 2 years ago.
rapscallion, I've cut and pasted this from my original thread pg 7. Please let me know if you need further details of the plan. And with that...
Bushman, Thanks for the reviews and I can't wait to see your project when completed. My boys had a great time on that trip and solidified...
Proof is in the Pudding Whitepointer, Thanks for your interest and positive commentary. On behalf of the experts or those that have been...
4th of July weekend in the Kerama Islands, Okinawa, Japan. hnkMGtm-VwQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnkMGtm-VwQ
Fun It looks like a lot of fun. Do you know if it has Tramps. Those are great for rail meat or sleeping on when camping. For those...
Hull Shape It's good to see other transforming mono's into tri's. As for this boat it too could benefit from a modified center section of the Vaka.
Profile Shot Here's an idea of what I'm talking about from a profile view.
More Speed! Planning to modify the Vaka in the following way and wish to gain some insight. The plan is to add a hump section to the center of...
Ditto gonzo, people tell me that all the time too, and say you make it look so easy. I use the final approach Aircraft procedures to illustrate...
Diamond Plate Aluminum If lighting is not an issue, you may consider using Diamond Plate Aluminum instead of Lexan etc. I know a guy who just...
Don't Forget the Wax Had a bad experience Gelcoating my deck. The first time, not enough hardener. The second time, forgot to add the wax into...
Nice Harrygee, That looks like a very fun boat. Yes I think an Echells would make a great converion boat as well. Lots of potential with...
Looks Great Hi Kim, That's a great looking tri you've created. And flying the Vaka,,,,wow.
