Does the boat have a static trim problem? It doesn't appear you can get a significant volume under the waterline based on the transom and drive...
I’m interested in a hull like the EcoSmart 100 as a cruising boat for a couple. Mid 30s ft long, semi-planing with two small outboards. Bonus if...
Couple more references smaller than requested, pretty fast on 2x115 obs...
I’m after something similar. Jon boat functionality with a better ride and more refined hull form and appearance. I’d like to be around 14-6 x 5....
Do you care to contribute to the thread, or just add snark? I generally use Meranti per BS6566 or Okoume per BS1088 depending on the application,...
Experience & skill can be gained, small boat is a perfect way to do it. I'd suggest to be realistic about your budget. Build a spreadsheet of...
Thanks for an informative post - never heard of Blender, and I was looking for Ninigret data. Two for one!
OK a bit of googling results in this calculator & reference dimensions, though I don't have the article that goes with it:...
Can anyone point me to a good reference on setting up the seat / oarlock / oar length geometry for a recreational fixed seat rowing boat?
Hi JS, Where can I find more information on the 5-panel butterfly plywood version of this boat shown in the pdf? It could almost be built from...
For the exterior, why not just paint with a non-skid product made for this application? Like Kiwigrip. Aluminum sounds slippery, expensive, and...
That tunnel is pretty small compared to others I have seen. It appears to be smaller than the projected cylinder that the prop moves through. It...
A what height is the engine installed? With the engine trimmed level, how far above (or below) the bottom of the boat is the cavitation plate?
Bateau.com has recently released plans for a Runabout design in 12, 14, and 16' versions using their stitch-n-glue approach....
[IMG] [IMG] Core (3X) laminated separately. The flexibility of the 2x4 in the weak-wise bending direction helps to get a (more) even load...