Man O'War Bay Boat

I've been working on this 21' bay boat, would like some feed back on design.

Intended use is for both moderate bay fishing, very shalolow waters, sat 10" and part time tubing/ski rig for fun.

Named it: Man O'War

Cat design, sponses off the back, and raised center console.

 

So, there won't be any waves around to bother you ? If there is, I see problems in keeping the water out and the crew in.

 

Me too Mr. Efficiency. But it is a nice looking piece of work. If the center console is removed and a bubble canopied, prone driving position is put in place I will think it more practical.

That thing looks like it would be wicked fast and tons of fun but the console wrecks the whole sexy fast concept. "one mans meat is another mans poison" so I say have at it Baywolf....... And do use a dead man switch cord to that big engine.

 

You guys are right, but the water we run in down here is 1'-4', and the ride is very dry, note the rolled sides below the gunnels, they also help against hull slap when drifting in the shallows, when poling. Google Laguna Madre Fishing. This would a production model prototype, so all the critique is helpful...

 

Bring an extra set of dry cloths . . .

 

I like this design a lot.

Might not be the best thing on an inland lake where idiots in water ski boats get to close while you are fishing in the shallows. However, that is not the designed purpose either.

I'd still invest in a pair of aqua socks water shoes, at least for the first ride out.

This craft has potential as a rescue craft, you can pull bodies in over the shallow sides. Maybe a community with some Homeland Security money to burn would be interested.

 

Actually, that looks like a nice variation of a style "flats' boat common to the great State of Texas. They don't seem to need topsides in their skinny water .

Steve

 

Looks like FUN!

 

Thinking about doing a ski pylon and tower, off the back, any suggestions or experience.

 

At first I thought of this photo in the gallery http://www.boatdesign.net/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=19638
Lean like an athlete when you take off the bits you don't need

Really, I like it.

It will be a blast seeing the water surface skim by like this.

I'd still wear boat shoes the first time

 

Kinda reminds me of a waterborne Arial Atom (British skeletonized road racer). Very quick...pulls well over a G in turns, 0-60 in 2.something seconds.

 

I think you will have trouble getting the outboard to perform in the tunnel. You may end up with greater prop draft than if behind a notched underbody.

(and don't let the law catch you without trailer fenders)