YukonBound wrote:


"I am Tosk" wrote in message
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On Sun, 12 Dec 2010 11:02:22 -0500, John H
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It wouldn't be that different from launching the present dinghy
except
for the reassembly. The small section would go in first with the
bow
painter on it, then tie it off on the stern of the big boat. Next
you'd launch the big section with a stern line on it. Next step
would be to get into the big section, line it up with the small one
and bolt them together. It would be difficult in windy weather
but we
try to avoid that even now.

The important thing is to take lots of pictures and share them with
us!

You know I'd do that.

I'm beginning to have my doubts about the feasability of the "stretch"
modification however. Some good points have been raised about the
stresses at the attachment point joining the two halves. Growing the
boat larger would only make that worse, especially with an outboard
big enough to reach planing speeds.

The design was intended as a small rowing and sailing dinghy and that
is probably where it should stay.

I'm thinking that one of Scott's Brockway Skiffs could probably be
built as a two piece boat that would be more suitable for a big
outboard if the right attachment method could be found. It would be
heavy though unless built with high tech materials.

http://www.yaimkool.com/

http://photobucket.com/images/brockway%20skiff/

You know.. A one piece 12 foot version of that boat can be built under
200 pounds or at least close. A 12 footer can carry 4 folks comfortably
with probably 6-800 pounds of gear and supplies. An 8 horse engine will
make the thing fly too...

--
Rowdy Mouse Racing - Pain is temporary, Glory is forever!

Must be a magic boat.
My 14.5 foot aluminum boat is rated for just under 900 lbs......
that is three adults and gear here in Canada.
I find the 25 hp 2 stroke will make it fly...maxing out at 27 mph.
Since you never had three adults in your rowboat, how fast does she
"fly" with just you at the "helm"? It's got to be good for 32 mph, eh?