Has anyone had positive experiance with any speices of wood other than teak for decking? I have been quoted between $50.00 and $55.00 a sq. ft....
That's pretty much how I did this build. The plans were great for the hull, but after I turned it over I threw the plans away. I built the full...
Par, As always you really helped a lot. I'll print this out and use it as a guide. Thanks
Thanks Paul I have seen these sites before. That are about the only ones that have decient info. The deck is small. Like a 12 1/2 or Buzzards Bay...
Can someone point me to site or book that shows how to lay a traditional teak deck that follows the curve of the cap plank and ends in a key or...
Yep, did all the calcs and found out I have to leave the wife home.
Thanks Par. You know the boat I'm building. It looks like I'm on the plus side of neutral. Not ready to share pics yet, but I'm on the down side...
Oops 15 not 1,500.
Thanks. Very helpful link. I might even learn something
Can someone give me a link that will help me calculate bouyancy? I was able to stuff 1,500 cu. ft. of foam into my boat and I Want to try figure...
The quote was for their smallest motor only. I respect your expertise and I will be going that route, because I will be going electric. I have...
Cute. Looks like a toy. Where do you use it in the desert?
Let's do our "golf cart" research and post our findings here. We might start a cottage industry- who knows?
Since I'm in the middle of golf cart heaven, I'm going to do some research and see what would be needed to convert an off the shelf motor. I know...
Guys, I just got a reply from Elco. They do have a small motor that will work in my boat---$7,000.00!!!! I think I will get good at rowing!:P:o
Frog From the info that I have started to read I think it will be easier for you to power your heavier boat then my light sailboat. I haven't...
Great site for information Thanks frog
Now thats getting close to what I had in mind. Might be a little big, but we'll see. Have to start some communication with them. Thanks, Kap
That is a solution, but not what I would utltimatly want. If I can't hide the motor in the aft compartment and run a shaft out the back the way...
Drag is noted, but I'll take a little drag over rowing ;(. The well mount is a good option to conceder. A Torqueedo in a well?? Maybe.