General Arrangement Graham
Gents I've had a quick go at a pram, 4.25m long and 1.6m beam. Many of the changes proposed have been made. The waterline is set to 150mm,...
To me this is part of the fun, creating the whole boat from almost nothing. Graham
Phil Many thanks I ill go and think how to improve along these lines Graham
She looks lovely, but I can't afford a boat like that and I enjoy the fun of designing and building something myself. I have an existing mast...
Phil The motor is an old 2hp Seagull Walking speed is fine. Say 3.5-4 knots. I only want something to motor if there is no wind, get somewhere...
Gents I've changed the hull design to include a 15 degree rocker and raise the bow and stern with a radius on the keel of 75mm. Any...
Phil Many thanks for the advice. I was intending to use a daggerboard. I have several different lengths for different sails with the kayak....
Dear Par Many thanks for the advice. I based the design on this 4.2m skiff (attached). The beam may be increased to 1,6m to increase...
I admit I know almost nothing and it takes a lot to piss me. I am after a light stable boat as I have two small kids and difficult launch...
Yes please, that would be great :) Thank you Graham
4.2m Skiff - Hydrostatics Gents I've uploaded two hull designs. One with a flat bottom and one with slight lift on the keel and chines....
Gents, Just for comparison, this is my kayak in operation and a typical Thai open canoe, which is paddled short distances, very slowly. With...
Hi The sailing canoe is about 10 years old and my favourite boat, it has outriggers and is small and fun. The pram is no longer with me after...
Dear all I have built canoes and a 4.2m boat from 4mm ply, stitch and glue construction. Now I want to make a slightly larger boat as I have two...
