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Thanks Robert, Excellent ideas all. That tripod type boat is outrageous! Like something you'd toy with as an idea and dismiss as impractical. But...
Yes, but it would need to be very flat like a punt as it has to go down a passage.
Hello All, I'm blessed with a small, convenient, warm-ish and, most importantly, cost free build space, and I'm toying with building a ply boat...
Skyak, I don't see (although I'm not disputing) why the vertical keel adds more rotational moment than the other one as they have the same angle...
Thanks for your answer Phil. I would have thought so too. He rightly mentions the practical advantages of twin keels for towing/beaching/interior...
Hi Bajansailor Here's the link. At least I think it is the one (big fingers small phone) [MEDIA] Cheers
Hi Everyone, I was watching a boat build video on YouTube in which the builder discussed his decision to fit the bilge keels that he's making for...
Hi Peter, Thanks for taking the time to reply to my post - I appreciate it. The 15ft boat you sent the link to looks good and seems very much...
More strength.
Hi Bajansailor, None of this is based on a set of plans, I couldn't find one that really answered my rather restrictive requirements on the...
Hello All, I'm building a simple 3 plank hull for a 13' proa as a lockdown project. The hull is in two halves for convenience (I don't have...
Hi All. And a happy new year. I'm building an outrigger for a sailing canoe that I am to be building next and I'm at the point where I need to...
Hi Dave, Yes that's right; a single outrigger. Kind of like a Proa but not double ended. Only 14 ft long by 2ft (the main hull). The size is...
Hi Gary, Thanks for your advice and the link. What timber would you suggest to use? The wood in my building supply depot seems to all be knotty...
Hi everyone, Looking at sailing canoe designs, many seem to have solid wood akas, some use plywood laminate crossbeams, and a few use aluminium...
Thanks Bluebell. I don't plan to design it myself (I don't have the expertise) and I did consider the bolt-together option, although I worry that...
Thanks, That might be just the job.
I'm contemplating building a simple, low tech, demountable beach catamaran but I have a size restriction imposed by the circuitous route the hulls...
