Boat built by eye. Need feedback

So I am finishing fairing on bottom of my boat. First build and built by eye. Christmas bonus came in and decided to try a design i was sketching for a while. I will be dropping her in the water to mark waterlines when the epoxy cures (it is freezing!). Can anyone, by looking at this hull tell me if this is a decent (not horribly unsafe) at all design? I will soon find out anyway, but having no guidance in this process I'd love to hear from some experienced designers.
Deadrise at stern is about 5 degrees. Not sure up forward but guessing 40ish or just shy. She's just over 14 feet loa and 65 inch beam. Around 45 inches chine to chine.

 

Hello, I am not seeing the pictures.

 

Here are pictures

 

I can see them now, thanks. Sure looks like a boat. Did you do the drawings by hand or CAD?

 

By hand. Made a cardboard model to see how it would shape up then scaled up. But again, building it based on looks. I have my ideas about performance but I guess I'll have to wait and see

 

Tell us more about the intended purpose of the boat. Go fast, fishing, other...? What kind of power do you intend to use? What are the usual conditions of the water that you and the boat will be subjected to? How many passengers and how much gear do you anticipate during normal operation?

Looks pretty good to me. Chine width a bit narrow but that depends on answers to the questions above.

 

Thanks for the reply. I intend to be using an 6hp four stroke tiller steer for power. Hopefully able to upgrade to 15 if it can handle the weight. I'll be using it on a rather large lake. Typically 2-3 foot chop when wind picks up. Which it almost always does. This is a big step up from prior boat which was 10 feet long with a 45 inch beam. I would like wider still, but limited to a certain sheet count with my budget.
And I will be using it for trolling for trout in wind protected areas and hopping to different beaches in summer. Me and two other people max. Gear is minimal. A gas tank, tackle box, rods and small cooler.

 

Hard to say, in fact nearly impossible.
But it's too late now anyway, you've already completed the build.
Sea-trials are next, weight it accordingly, wear an approved PFD,
file a sail plan, include a safety boat if available, and take it easy.

Fair winds

 

You know you're right. Too late to doubt at this point. Though i am Thanks for the reply

 

Hi Nomiddlename, the bow looks like it would handle big chop head on really well, but the narrow chines and veep V forward may make it a bit tippy, especially with beam or quartering waves. The high bow may catch the wind and make the boat track side to side at anchor. Just be sure that the engine mounting and transom are well strong enough for the biggest outboard you will ever use on it, considering also if you would trailer it with the OB fitted. Fit a sturdy gunwale, and maybe an inwale, so the topsides holds its shape, it should do fine. Looks good for an non-planned first effort. Should be good under power. Keep us posted on progress, and your sea trials too. Good luck with it.

 

Looks to me like you've got a pretty good eye. As has already been said, the gunwales need stiffening from a structural standpoint. At the very worse you'll have a real learning experience. Tippiness may be an issue but a lot depends on your weight, size, experience and expectations. Best wishes.

 

Thanks much for the reply. You've listed a few things to look out for on my next build. As for stiffness I have already fitted a few ribs and will be adding a gunwale and inhale as well as a couple splash rails for stiffness.

 

Tippiness is definitely something I'm trying to avoid. Had a feeling I should have shallowed up the vee forward. Something to work on for my next build. Thanks for the reply. Also, have added ribs and will be adding gunwale and inwale.

 

@Nomiddlename, please show us/ let us know how it all turns out.
It would be interesting to discuss the next one at the model stage.
Is the dark color on the bottom panels graphite in epoxy or West 422 barrier coat additive or ?

 

I'll be sure to post some updates and yes for sure I will seek out advice during planning of next one. Bottom is epoxy with graphite.