I guess I should have specified that this kayak will be used exclusively for fishing offshore. You can see the live well in the picture. Roughly...
Yes, it's will have a pedal drive. Got a pelican drive unit for a really good price on ebay. It is actually not much higher than my current Ocean...
I have not done any calculations. Wouldn't even know where to start.
After over a year of searching and looking and plans, debating which would be most suitable, I decided that I'm just not happy with anything...
I'm fairly certain that I have looked at all the available plans that are out there. That's the reason I'm here. 32" and wider is standard for...
I have tried both types of peddle drives and prefer the Hobie Mirage Drive. The straight back and forth motion on the Hobie drive feels more...
28"-29" for the beam is what I was thinking. Keel to gunwale is what I meant with 4-5 panels. I think it would be easier to achieve the desired...
Check out JEM Watercraft - Boat Building Accesories http://www.jemwatercraft.com/products.php?cat=10 They have several different SOT plans...
I've been fishing the Atlantic here in central and south Florida using several different kayaks for some years now. Using both paddle and peddle...