Tolman, hands down.
I’ve never understood the reasoning behind this style of transom/motor mount, with the motor mounted to a large platform behind the transom. On...
This is really, really, really good advice!!:!:
Wow! Thanks for all the great info guys. I love this forum. :cool:
How about a Tolman? Very efficient and seaworthy, and easy to build as well. Plans are available in book form for next to nothing....
I can also recommend the book duluthboats suggested. There are a lot of lines in it and a lot of great history about the evolution of drift...
Now that I have a few minutes to write, I wanted to add a few things about drift boats. First, for $2,000 you should not expect to get much in...
Something like this? [ATTACH]
Interesting ideas. A 19' flat-bottom dory ought to run quite well with a 25 - 40 hp motor. I have a hunch yours requires a good deal more than that.
Jon - just sent you an e-mail.
Brad, I too would be very interested in your design modifications and innovations for the flat-bottom dory. I am actually in the process of...
Very good point! :!:
Great, I will take your advice and contact the Rhino folks. Really appreciate the info! CET
Thanks for your response. I believe Rhinomarine is made by Proteus, not Rhino. Is that correct? If so, would the Rhino folks know the status of...
No problem at all. Thanks very much for sharing your experience with the two products. CET
Any new experience to report with Orca 3D? I'm trying to decide between Orca 3D and Rhinomarine. Is it true that further product development...
Still hoping for a response from zeroname about why RhinoMarine is better than Orca 3D. Have sent him a PM with no response so I'm bumping this...
Your explanation makes perfect sense. THANK YOU!!! :)
Hi Zeroname, can you add any detailes as to why RhinoMarine is better? I'm trying to make a decision between the two applications so any info you...
Based on their Web site, Orca3d does have hydrostatic and stability tools. Did I misread?