Maximum Transom and deadrise angle?

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  1. jimianbu
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    I'm designing a car-topper boat, so is there a regulation for transom and deadrise angle? What is the minimum and maximum angle (range) for transom and deadrise for such type of boat? Need help on this. TQ.
     
  2. Willallison
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    Well, if your planning on putting an outboard on it, the transom should be at around 12 degrees (sloping backwards!;) )
    Beyond that, there are not really any 'regulations'... it would normally be a function of ensuring that the panels are developbale (only bent in one direction) so they can easily be made from plywood
     
  3. gonzo
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    12-14 degrees is the standard for ourboards. Deadrise depends on the overall design.
     
  4. jimianbu
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    Thanks for quick reply Willallison and Gonzo. Now I understand about the transom angle. But, for deadrise angle, can you please give me a specific value for the range of the angle? I need in numbers. Sorry for the inconvenience. And Gonzo, what do you mean by depends on the overall design?
     
  5. frank smith
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    0-24. it depends on what the kind of boat it is .
     
  6. lewisboats
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    What Frank said...along with the generality of the smaller the boat the shallower the deadrise. It goes to stability. Too much deadrise in a small boat makes it tippy without a heavy keel or some such usually related to sailboats. Flat is generally considered 0-3 deg...4-10 shallow 11-18 medium and over 18 gets toward the deep with over 22 being considered deep. These are general numbers that I have come across but I have no links or cites to give you to back that up. I think though that these fall within most peoples definitions. The deeper the Vee the more power it takes to come up on plane, the slower the top end is in relation to horsepower but the smoother the ride and the rougher the water the boat can handle. An example is a typical Ranger Bass boat...shallow vee, wide and low. It likes smooth water, skinny water and runs like a ***** ape but would be a hand full or even unsafe in the higher waves of say...Lake Superior out in the deeper stuff. On the other hand are the Lunds designed for Great Lakes Walleye fishing are deeper, not quite so wide for length and not as fast with the same horses but can handle much more troublesome water with aplomb.


    Transom angle is as said 12-15 degrees raked back. The motor is usually measured vertically though so that is how you want to derive your height. From the Plate to the part which rests on the transom itself is from 15" to 35" (uncommon) but the usual suspects are the first 3...15", 20" and 25". The plate should be within an inch of the lowest point of the transom with it better to be more in the water than less...generally. For real shallow running you might go the higher route but you run the risk of Aeration (NOT Cavitation...different animal all together) and a bit of reduced speed...especially when running in choppy or wake disturbed waters.
     
  7. terhohalme
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    Where are you going to use your car topper? Channels, small rivers, bonds, lakes, coastal, offshore? And what speed? How many people? How big engine? Will you build or buy it?
     
  8. gonzo
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    Deadrise is only one of the characteristics of a design. It has to be considered in relation with all others. There is no definite answer.
     
  9. jimianbu
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    Lewisboats: Thanks for an outstanding explanation. Really appreciate that.

    terhohalme: Yes, I'm going to build it. Here's the design specification of the DIY boat;
    1. Car-topper (LOA, Beam, Depth and Draft to be suggested)
    2. No. of passengger: 2-3
    3. Outboard engine: 5-15hp
    4. Speed: (Need suggestion please)
    5. Construction: Marine Plywood Stitch and Glue Method
    6. Usage: River/Estuary
     

  10. lewisboats
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    http://www.angelfire.com/ego/lewisboatworks/html/fishbuildnav_a.htm

    fits everything but maybe the width...it is a bit beamy to comfortably cartop. However...if you design the rack properly...not much of a problem.

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    Length: 10 feet

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