newbie here would like to build a 15 ft open boat

thanks for the tip petros, what do you suggest for planking?

 

the more plans i read the less im thinking lapstrake and more just plywood

 

im drawing plans

 

Looking forward to viewing your plans !

 

im sure you are on the edge of your seat with your fangs bare

 

http://www.svensons.com/boat/?p=RunaboutsOutboard/ShoreLark

im looking to build in this style. bigger, stronger, deeper,wider,longer, better. might back off on the hi power idea and first build and sell a decent 16 footer.

 

hi i'm newbie. i saw your "yellow boat" bumble, thats pretty nice and is what i'm planning to build, but i would like to add more space in the front to fit 2-3 person. and at the back, inboard engine maybe? below the deck, and i would like to put another 2 seats on the top (so total passenger = 6-7 person. i'm not after super high speed overpowered boat, just planning to use 2x 16hp inboard engine, not sure whats its gonna be like... the speed. i'm planning the boat should be able to reach more than 20knot (50km/h) when 2-3 person onboard. as i'm planning for more passengers, it will be a little bit longer than the "yellow sweet cheetah"? hope to hear some comment

 

The old "tower of power " must be getting it's ego bruised with all this talk of backing off on the power and reverting to something more sedate. Gawd man, this is slippers and armchair stuff, what happened to the "need for speed " ?

 

I built a 16 foot malahini from Glen-l plans it is able to carry 100hp I know it is not quite what you are looking for but you might see something on their site you like. I love the old merc.

 

Pretty flat bottom on that one, a white knuckle job with the old Keikhafer 100 getting a good hum up.

 

struggling with different designs and ideas. also realizing lumber is a real problem.

 

There's more to the quality of lumber that its species, especially for traditional wooden boats. Ensure first that you know what your building requires from your materials, sheathed wood-epoxy construction is a bit more forgiving but quality will matter in case you want a bright finish. I am not a professional, and not even quite a hobbyist yet. I found the information from a course book

Stitch & Glue would easier, especially so for acquiring quality materials. Have you found out this design by J. Mertens? http://www.bateau.com/studyplans/RB16_study.htm?prod=RB16

 

still struggling to find lumber i like

 

i need a saw to turn 2x whatevers into 1x whatevers and then just go to the local lumberyard and buy some wood

 

Won't be able to cut in half without losing width of course.....I'd guess a bandsaw might be the least aggressive so far as losses are concerned. Maybe a nice coating of clear epoxy to improve the overall strength, it certainly would be well ahead of any other clear coating in that regard.