Any plywood design can be modified for aluminum. You need a design that
will be OK with some weight, as 1/8 aluminum weighs about the same as 3/4
ply. even 1/8 can be a bear to work with, I wouldn't be optimistic for the
chances of success with any thing lighter, unless you have a LOT of
experience.

I'm not sure what you mean by "semi tunnel" but I built an Atkin Rescue
Minor with fully protected prop and rudder. Or you can modify the transom
of any skiff to give you a bit of a tunnel effect with an outboard - at the
loss of some "lift".

Can you provide a link to pictures of the kind of boat (in wood or glass)
you are thinking of?

Sal's Dad


"Bob La Londe" wrote in message
.. .
Anybody know of any all aluminum designs (no wood composite or sandwich)
available for sale for a shallow draft semi tunnel for river running? I
can modify if need be, but I ain't gonna put no wood in it if I build it.
Well, maybe for totally non structural stuff, but I doubt it.

I'm trying to talk Mrs Santa into getting me a 60% duty cycle MIG w/ spool
gun for Christmas.


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