I have to say that this forum is a very good source of information for anyone with an interest in boats, be it design, amateur, professional or...
You made one like that? Hum ... I re-invented the wheel, ha ha, its not the first time. I also invented the HUD speedo for cars, oh well, I think...
There are many ways to achieve a reverse gearbox for marine use if the power to transmit is small. It is all a matter of how much work you want to...
I read that thread in the wood boats forum and I was surprised that no one came up with any real solution. I know the OP said he did not want to...
If you are still after a gearbox, you have a few choices. You can modify a car transmission from whatever mini car is available in your local...
Mmm, you have a point ... perhaps one could stuff a bale of hay or an old pillow in there? :D
Gotcha!
The stile is from the 1930ties, the tunnel is developed from the Atkin boats, designed for a customer in 1996 me thinks, I don't follow with the...
Oh no, nothing wrong with second hand ... if the price is right. And the ocean is no problem. One just sold for 410k ... (?)
They are all build in wood/strip plank epoxy and all by the same shipyard covey island.
All interesting post. However I am still a tad confused. The designer of the boat tells me it can not be built in steel due to steel being too...
On the original question about Beta-Kubota, I've seen many of these engines perform very well. Never seen Beta-somethingelse I have marinized a...
Hi there! On the quest for a low draft boat I stumbled on "Summer Kyle" by David Gerr. http://coveyisland.com/assets/downloads/SummerKyle004.pdf...
I do love that cat. One perhaps not very clever question. How come that such a slender hull, conceded double, can lift all that weight sinking...