I've been looking at the DE23 and BlueJacket designs that you suggested. Both have a lot going for them. Thanks. The Bateau website forum has...
That's a pretty good description.
I haven't spent much time in them personally, but have heard a lot of testimonials from owners up here. It should be noted that all of the other...
My brother has caught the bug to build a small cruiser capable of doing the Inside Passage from Seattle to Alaska, but still small enough to...
You might be able to get past the temperature limitation by incorporating a pre-heater for the times that you need to cold charge. Some of the...
If you planned for it ahead of time it might be feasible to construct the hulls to accommodate future lengthening by adding an extension length...
Sounds like a fun project. And I think you are taking the right approach by not investing too much into a first boat. Since you’ll be running in...
I agree with Blueknarr. The sections in your photos don’t look that bad. Since they’re above the waterline you’re probably safe splashing it. If...
I don’t think partial lift will offset appendage drag. Unless you can get fully out of the water I suspect the net drag will be higher. There...
Part of the issue is weight. Some 30 hp models share the same block as 25 hp (same weight) while 40’s and 50’s share blocks. For instance, the...
Don’t know that I’m any smarter (or even as smart) than you, but my guess is that unless you entirely lift the hull clear of the water you won’t...
I like the design. I’m interested in a similar dory design, a little bigger at 18’ with a BOA of about 5.5’. Most dory designs are significantly...
Why not just leave the aluminum tube inside? It only adds about 20 lbs to the piece. Looking at your sketches it seems like you’re making the...
How will you steer without a rudder if you have an engine failure? What’s the issue with having one? They’re not very complicated, certainly a...
