tow boat like hull

Discussion in 'Boat Design' started by woodchuck, Nov 27, 2008.

  1. woodchuck
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    woodchuck Junior Member

    I want plans for a small (24' or less) hull designed like a tow boat where the shaft goes straight out through the hull parallel to the deck and the prop is higher than the keel to protect the prop. I would like to mount an outboard on a transom plate solidly and steer with a rudder behind the prop. That should allow for a very small opening in the fantail, deck or what ever it would be called. Like a tow boat the hull would protect the prop from oyster beds and bottoms in general. Any suggestions?
    Chuck2
     
  2. captword
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    captword Junior Member

    what is your real goal with this boat? a cabin or all open, where do you operate the boat? have you looked into jet drives? they can be hidden under the fantail
     
  3. woodchuck
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    I want a cabin. I live near the intracostal in Texas and want to travel it as well as fish several bays where shoal water is frequent. Past experience with jets has not been great and would prefer prop.
     
  4. captword
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    captword Junior Member

    look at this utube vid , he has done smaller versions too, he did it first on a boat the size you are looking to build and that may be forsale, the boats now over a year old and made it to the bahamas and back
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U60rx06Dmtk
     
  5. woodchuck
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    I think he is on to something there. Great protection for the prop. Out of a retired teachers range but really neat. An outbaord in the tunnel would probably work since I am interested in a displacement hull and not speed. I also don't want to give up space for an inboard.
    Thanks for the address.
    Chuck2
     
  6. eponodyne
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    eponodyne Senior Member

    You could look at some of the Atkin Seabright hulls, some of them liek Everhope, Little Water and Rescue Minor might just be what you're looking for.
     

  7. woodchuck
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    woodchuck Junior Member

    thanks will do
     
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