any advice? am looking at using the jet ski hull's bottom half.

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any advice? am looking at using the jet ski hull's bottom half.

Trying to use a planing hull as a displacement hull is a recipe for
disappointment. Did you ever notice what a jet ski looks like when
moving slowly?

yes. good advice. the intended use is for river floating for wildlife
observation.
would a jetski hull minus weight and a lower CG achieve stability?

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yes. good advice. the intended use is for river floating for wildlife
observation.
would a jetski hull minus weight and a lower CG achieve stability?

I don't see why not. You'll have to experiment to find the optimal
sitting/kneeling position once the engine and drivetrain are removed.
For that matter, is there even a place where you would fit comfortably
in it? I haven't looked inside one to see what the shape is like.

I take it that this is a "freebee"? If it's going to cost you anything,
you'd be better off to buy a small, used kayak. There a thousands of
inexpensive recreational kayaks languishings in garages, sheds and
yards. They only sell for $300 new, so you can probably find one for
under $100 used, probably with a paddle and a PFD thrown in.

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any advice? am looking at using the jet ski hull's bottom half.

You will very likely spend as much money and will certainly spend much
more time converting a jet ski hull than if you simply got good plans
and started from scratch. (http://www.clcboats.com has a great scull)
You will also be a lot happier with the performance of a boat designed
for sculling. So -- unless you just get joy from turning one thing into
another (Lots of people do.), throw the jet ski hull away and make a
proper scull.

Forget it. A scull gains its efficiency by being narrow and longer than the
displaced wave length at its maximum speed. A jetski hull is WAY to short.

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any advice? am looking at using the jet ski hull's bottom half.

right! the jet ski is short and yes the back yard has a debris pile of
jet ski's and hobe hulls-another conceptual design over.
and sail boards sans coaming but carrying excessive rocker
cost effectiveness is basic, once the resin cloth and OARS approach
used canoe, the idea falls short.
i tried raising money-this is a manatee project-but no success with
that as reaching past those living off donations is difficult