All boats make their compromises. 18ft sailboats wont cross them either. Its not a fishing boat, but i could catch a fish from it. Its not a...
I started fishing from sit on top kayaks and later on jet skis so fishing from small platforms is my thing. I could get a fish on the roof of...
That is exactly the point. All small boats suffer from slow speed. Take any 18' sailboat, has the same speed as this thing. If you get caught in...
yes, good point
True, but they are just boats all the same with the same marine diesels as any other. On my quest to find a suitable pocket cruiser i run into...
I see For small boats, it does seem to be strong enough though even if not stronger than welds and rivets. Would be interesting to see a boat...
lol fair enough could be the way of the future though, stich and glue steel hulls :P
If there was a sturdy lifeboat <6m that was trailerable and under 2 tonne i would seriously consider buying it.
That is an option, but i never see them for sale. Any examples?
It just may :P Was a bit concerned by the shape and was the only thing i was unsure about. May be the only thing that deters me from this boat...
Well, i am no doubt a madman :P However, i dont plan on crossing an ocean on this thing, just use it as a camper/cruiser for no longer than a...
Thanks James Could a one off home builder realisticly glass a shape like this or similar? Steel is much easier and quicker for me to work with....
It does really work. It crossed an ocean under sail with 3 men on board and started the closed lifeboat revolution. Since then there are thousands...
Hi all I just watched this video and it claims that their glue is stonger than rivets and welding....
Hi all I am in the process of designing a small, indestructible, diesel powered coastal cruiser. Essentially, I am copying this design from the...
I think humans feel the need to justify and rationalize their actions with whatever socially acceptable gibberish they can come up with. I...
Thanks guys Looks like mig is the one:) Cheers
Hi all Sorry if this has been asked a million times. I want to buy a welder and start practicing asap but not sure whether to buy a stick or...
love the tangents in this thread :P
At 10' the coconut is the only shape that will hold enough supplies for the amount of time out there. Look at other 10' boats that crossed...
