Thanks for the reply and sorry for being so vague, but it makes sense
hi all. I’m designing a 23’ Crabbing boat for the Chesapeake. Basically old school on the drawing board. It will have a small flare up forward....
Thanks. I am going to take your advise and it is very much appreciated.
Ran it a little yesterday. The boat is very sensational to rudder inputs, so it's almost like a quick yaw(right term?) with direction picking up...
Makes sense as I have a 17' Carolina Skiff and I never encountered this before (have encountered slamming). And it does take time to visualize...
What a great set of responses. Thank you so much. So I'm just going to limit "the envelope" until I pull her in the fall (she'll sit in the water...
Hey thanks for the response. I built it by eye, but taking common traits I found on other skiffs around the Chesapeake. I did have to ballast...
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Hi, I built bottom skiff over the winter and ran it for its sea trials a few days ago. While running parallel with another boat's wake, the boat...
Looks really good! I think you're going beat me to the water ... haha
Good site, it may help someone down the line! Recommend you keep good build details here (like you've been doing) so readers have good access to...
Very nice and good work!
