18 kts head wind is the maximum I intend to take this boat off of a boat ramp with bare poles. So I'd like enough power to make it out about a...
Looking for 4 mile range at a reasonable clip from a full charge. Maybe 4-5 kts would be good. With no wind, 1-2 kts current, no waves. I...
@waterbear The video games were a contributing factor. I'm leaning towards purchasing used or having one built now should I ever be able to...
In and out of the marina/boat ramp and I'd like to use it when the wind dies completely. Might also use it for cruising up creeks etc for camping...
In the location I sail my Hobie 20, I need to mount a motor to reduce the probability of damage and enable me to sail solo more often. [IMG] I'm...
Update here for posterity and to serve as an example for others with the same dream. Dream is indefinitely on hold. I'm getting a divorce that...
In the delos video, they spend a significant percent of the hull time in bending and fitting the plates. A faceted design would probably have...
Something like this could be good for an alu cat. Might substantially cut down on work required.
@wet feet No experience with prepreg and large structures. Hoping to learn. I'll definitely start on something small. My understanding with...
I've been thinking about the possibility of large boat building with prepreg. I think there could be substantial benefits to using prepreg as...
I've been thinking about this option a bit. I've found a couple others as well. 6 Quality Mid-size Cruisers | Cruising World...
All, A quick update as I am still interested in this and wish to document my journey a bit. Over the past couple years, I have been reading the...
I feel the same way generally, but with the titanium boat linked by old multi that shouldn't be a problem. Welding characteristics should also be...