On Sun, 12 Dec 2010 14:02:59 -0500, HarryK wrote:

On 12/12/10 1:55 PM, John H wrote:
On Sun, 12 Dec 2010 12:37:57 -0500,
wrote:

On Sun, 12 Dec 2010 11:02:22 -0500, John
wrote:

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/

Well, I'll bet if you two put your heads together he could come up with a
satisfactory design and build a damn decent boat for you.


I'd rather have a nice Amesbury dory, 12' long, and weighing 300 pounds:

http://www.stur-deeboat.com/dory.html

I used to fish in one of these when they were built of wood. They are
really solid, seaworthy little boats, easy to power, even rowable.
Damned fine looking boats, too.

I'm sure Scotty could build one of those quite nicely also.

On Sun, 12 Dec 2010 15:51:00 -0500, I am Tosk
wrote:

That's a nice boat but it would be difficult to make it come in under
200 pounds, especially in two pieces. If I were to go for it, I might
look at Kevlar but who the hell wants to work with that stuff?

That's one of the attractions of a two part boat - only the stern
section has to come in at 200 lbs (allowing another 200 for motor,
fuel and gear). Each section would be hoisted individually and
assembled in the water. Fuel tanks and anchor, maybe even the
battery, could be kept in the forward section to allow more weight
aft.

I agree about Kevlar, nasty stuff to work with. I used it to repair a
rudder once and ended up with nothing but yellow fuzz when I sanded
it. Carbon fiber is not bad though, just a bit pricey. Doug King,
who used to hang out here, made a beautiful carbon fiber and foam
dinghy a few years back. It weighed well under 100 pounds as I
recall.

On Dec 12, 6:15*pm, I am Tosk wrote:
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On Sun, 12 Dec 2010 15:51:00 -0500, I am Tosk
wrote:

That's a nice boat but it would be difficult to make it come in under
200 pounds, especially in two pieces. If I were to go for it, I might
look at Kevlar but who the hell wants to work with that stuff?

That's one of the attractions of a two part boat - only the stern
section has to come in at 200 lbs (allowing another 200 for motor,
fuel and gear). *Each section would be hoisted individually and
assembled in the water. *Fuel tanks and anchor, maybe even the
battery, could be kept in the forward section to allow more weight
aft.

I agree about Kevlar, nasty stuff to work with. *I used it to repair a
rudder once and ended up with nothing but yellow fuzz when I sanded
it. *Carbon fiber is not bad though, just a bit pricey. *Doug King,
who used to hang out here, made a beautiful carbon fiber and foam
dinghy a few years back. *It weighed well under 100 pounds as I
recall.

As to a dinghy, I have made an 8 foot dinghy of Occume that came in at a
whopping 60 pounds.. I suppose if you used spruce framing and 6mm
occoume, with 4 oz. tight weave in the seams and skin, it could be done
without Kevlar or Carbon fiber...

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

My 9' nesting 2-Paw-9 is about 90 lbs. She coulda been lighter. Only
having to lift one half at a time makes her easy to deal with.