My experience says a Boston whaler is not a rough water boat. It's a
myth.


Matt Colie wrote:
Jerry,
I think you do not have a firm grasp of what you are asking.

To be stitch and glue a boat is small and assembled of sheets of plywood.

To be self bailing requires that the vessel be very effectively closed
off below the DLWL (Design Load Water Line). To make a SAG boat
"unsinkable" you would have to used poured in place foam which will
invite the plywood to rot with any fresh water (like rain). You can do
sealed tank bottom, but it is not "unsinkable" if the plywood is breached.

Are you looking for SAG because you think is will be inexpensive and
simple to assemble?
I have got news for you guy......

Your best bet for what you seek is to go find an old abused (but not
waterlogged) Boston Whaler or the like. It will be cheaper, better and
faster in the long run.

Matt Colie
Lifelong Waterman, Licensed Marine and Small Boat Builder


Jerry wrote:
Can anyone direct me to where I might find some EASY plans to build a stitch
& glue boat that is both unsinkable and can handle rough water without
swamping? Something self bailing would be ideal.

Thanks,
Jerry