Atkins Mitty Ann

Hey all,

I’m wondering g someone would possibly tell me what sort of speeds I could expect out of a hull like the attached. I’m after a boat that could handle perhaps 6 people max and most times only 2 that I could use to explore the St John’s River and ICW in central FL and surrounding areas.

I’m hoping for about 10-12 kits using a Beta 14 but don’t know if the hull shape supports that speed. Boat is 23’ long with a beam of 6’-8”.

Any thoughts are appreciated.
John

The Atkins Mitty Ann is very similar (and slightly larger) than the 18' Alder design by @Tad (Tad Roberts) as shown in the link below -
Alder 18' Flat-bottomed Island Support Boat ~ Small Boat Designs by Tad Roberts https://tadroberts.ca/services/small-boats/tender-launch/alder18

Or slightly smaller than Tad's 24' Alder -
Big Alder 24' Simple Flat-bottomed Workboat ~ Small Boat Designs by Tad Roberts https://tadroberts.ca/services/small-boats/tender-launch/bigalder24

Atkin says it will do 8mph with 6-8hp. It is designed as a pure displacement type. 6 people+boat is asking a lot of 14hp to lift to 10-12 knots.

Maybe check out "sergeant Faunce", claimed 15mph with 8hp.

Atkins designed beautiful boats. He was a bit overstating on the expected speeds though.

Ah yes, the Mitty Ann, an excellent example of a genre of boats that Atkin excelled in.
The wholesome inboard utility of displacement speed/hull form.
A general "knockabout" for fun or business on the water.
Unfortunately, a type of boat that has become almost extinct.
Replaced by angry buzzbomb outboards with too little stern freeboard and driven by
those to whom speed is the only factor and each second in travel an eternity wasted.
Mores the pity.