So i noticed,,,LOL I came in on this topic a little late.
Australia"s Michael Storer has some designs that may suit you. http://www.duckflatwoodenboats.com/mainpages/mundoo.php
I'm set to begin building Richard Kolin's Heidi,a 12' traditional built lap strake row/sail skiff.The plans call for half inch thick timber...
It also has twin rudders,either side of an outboard motor.I think it started it's life as a fishing boat,had super structure and a mast added...
[IMG] Something strange on the Glenelg river.
The best man powered boat (ride on)that i've seen is the Hobie"s "Mirage" system.simplicity itself.
my Fd project is on hold for a while My hartley ts16 is taking o=ver.The Fd besides timber framing is all 3mm ply.Binks in Adelaide told me that...
I like reading John Welsford's description of how he designs a boat.He knows how its should go,before its built.Me? "if it looks like a boat,and...
Nice piece of tupperware.Engineered for going fast,but totally useless for anything remotely practical.
Wasn't the Titanic "engineered"?
I am restoring a binks FD, sail number KA175,named Kittiwake, Last known owner lived in Portland,Victoria,AU It has a fibreglass hull, timber...
Boat heads into the wind,Then stalls(stops.)You swim to your boat and continue on.lol better than watching it sail away from you...lol I'm pretty...
FD rebuild They are a beautifull boat.Pity all the videos show them in heavy seas and strong winds.LOL my wife swore she'd never sail in it.ah...
Up close my canoe is stricktly workboat.It was my very first.I guess i lost the thread line somewhere,(sorry)the thread seemed about pirogues and...
I am rebuilding a Binks FD.Replacing the ply cockpit flooring for one.When i bought this boat($50.00AU with trailer and all sails)I knew nothing...
Whilst canoeing on the Glenelg river at Nelson,Vic.AU We saw this very strange boat.Looks like a motor to sail conversion.What do you think of its...
Ray Aldridge,uses a reefable Sprit rig on his slider.He also has a very interesting rig comparisson on his site try this link to his site and rig...
[IMG] Looks good.this is mine.
I have a pirogue,though not quite like yours.Mine is 17feet long 3ft at waterline midship flaring to 42inches at gunnels.made stick and glue.6mm...
A Puddleduck is 8X4 (minus floatation)sail,row or small outboard.Car toppable and cheap! A tent can by errected over cockpit.Very stable too.