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So, it's been over ten years since we could have a nice discussion about
"crappy little boats"... so... If you could build one small boat in your back yard, what would it be? What material, and where would you use it, why, etc.....??? Scotty, from Rottedboats.com:) |
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On 9/14/2012 10:00 AM, JustWait wrote:
So, it's been over ten years since we could have a nice discussion about "crappy little boats"... so... If you could build one small boat in your back yard, what would it be? What material, and where would you use it, why, etc.....??? Scotty, from Rottedboats.com:) I would build one just like the one that rotted out on you except out of a more durable material. Would oakum be appropriate? I would use it wherever it is safe to do so. Why? Because boating is fun. |
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On 9/14/2012 12:18 PM, Meyer wrote:
On 9/14/2012 10:00 AM, JustWait wrote: So, it's been over ten years since we could have a nice discussion about "crappy little boats"... so... If you could build one small boat in your back yard, what would it be? What material, and where would you use it, why, etc.....??? Scotty, from Rottedboats.com:) I would build one just like the one that rotted out on you except out of a more durable material. Would oakum be appropriate? I would use it wherever it is safe to do so. Why? Because boating is fun. Yeah, the Okoume would be the way to go... And if you could afford it, clear Mahogany would be great for framing and finish. That boat, tended could last for decades... Haven't checked prices lately, but I bet you could build it for under a grand... |
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On Sep 14, 10:00*am, JustWait wrote:
So, it's been over ten years since we could have a nice discussion about "crappy little boats"... so... If you could build one small boat in your back yard, what would it be? What material, and where would you use it, why, etc.....??? Scotty, from Rottedboats.com:) I'd like to build a scale model (12 feet) of the PT 109. Keel would be Douglas Fir (cause a friend has some Kants just laying around) and Marine Plywood. Engine would be a weed wacker engine. I've seen these done already. The Operator sits down inside the Boat invisible to the Public, looking out through stratigically placed "peep holes". Other models done have been Battleships, and Nuclear Submarines. There ARE picture available. |
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JustWait wrote:
So, it's been over ten years since we could have a nice discussion about "crappy little boats"... so... If you could build one small boat in your back yard, what would it be? What material, and where would you use it, why, etc.....??? Scotty, from Rottedboats.com:) I'm fairly handy but not up to a task like that but I would like a "car-topper" for two for fishing the small lakes without trailer access. |
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In article , earl83387
@hotmail.com says... JustWait wrote: So, it's been over ten years since we could have a nice discussion about "crappy little boats"... so... If you could build one small boat in your back yard, what would it be? What material, and where would you use it, why, etc.....??? Scotty, from Rottedboats.com:) I'm fairly handy but not up to a task like that but I would like a "car-topper" for two for fishing the small lakes without trailer access. That's called a canoe! |
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On 9/15/2012 8:29 AM, iBoaterer wrote:
In article , earl83387 @hotmail.com says... JustWait wrote: So, it's been over ten years since we could have a nice discussion about "crappy little boats"... so... If you could build one small boat in your back yard, what would it be? What material, and where would you use it, why, etc.....??? Scotty, from Rottedboats.com:) I'm fairly handy but not up to a task like that but I would like a "car-topper" for two for fishing the small lakes without trailer access. That's called a canoe! bull**** cite |
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On Saturday, September 15, 2012 10:32:36 AM UTC-4, iBoaterer wrote:
In article om, says... On 9/15/2012 8:29 AM, iBoaterer wrote: In article , earl83387 @hotmail.com says... JustWait wrote: So, it's been over ten years since we could have a nice discussion about "crappy little boats"... so... If you could build one small boat in your back yard, what would it be? What material, and where would you use it, why, etc.....??? Scotty, from Rottedboats.com:) I'm fairly handy but not up to a task like that but I would like a "car-topper" for two for fishing the small lakes without trailer access. That's called a canoe! bull**** cite http://www.ehow.com/video_2354221_us...rry-canoe.html With it's high center of gravity, a canoe is a poor choice for a fishing boat for two. Here's something far better: http://www.fishingmonthly.com.au/Articles/Display/11803-Ezy-Toppers-are-Light-and-Easy |
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On 9/14/2012 10:00 AM, JustWait wrote:
So, it's been over ten years since we could have a nice discussion about "crappy little boats"... so... If you could build one small boat in your back yard, what would it be? What material, and where would you use it, why, etc.....??? Scotty, from Rottedboats.com:) Don't know why my reader is trying to send to the posters, but here is my version of a cartopper... Here is my version... http://smallboats.com/images/current...ter_05_400.jpg Weighs about 80 pounds, ten feet long. |
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On 9/15/2012 10:49 AM, JustWait wrote:
On 9/14/2012 10:00 AM, JustWait wrote: So, it's been over ten years since we could have a nice discussion about "crappy little boats"... so... If you could build one small boat in your back yard, what would it be? What material, and where would you use it, why, etc.....??? Scotty, from Rottedboats.com:) Don't know why my reader is trying to send to the posters, but here is my version of a cartopper... Here is my version... http://smallboats.com/images/current...ter_05_400.jpg Weighs about 80 pounds, ten feet long. If you don't do the fancy seats, this boat can be built with less than 25 shaped wooden parts. One year I had a girl, a HS senior who was going to MIT for College and needed a cool senior project. She didn't have any experience so she couldn't really build from scratch, but I cut out the 25 or so pieces and gave her them to build like a jigsaw puzzle with her dad... The only part I had to help with was the Gunnels, I had to bring a bunch of clamps in for her to finish the job... |
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In article ,
says... On Saturday, September 15, 2012 10:32:36 AM UTC-4, iBoaterer wrote: In article om, says... On 9/15/2012 8:29 AM, iBoaterer wrote: In article , earl83387 @hotmail.com says... JustWait wrote: So, it's been over ten years since we could have a nice discussion about "crappy little boats"... so... If you could build one small boat in your back yard, what would it be? What material, and where would you use it, why, etc.....??? Scotty, from Rottedboats.com:) I'm fairly handy but not up to a task like that but I would like a "car-topper" for two for fishing the small lakes without trailer access. That's called a canoe! bull**** cite http://www.ehow.com/video_2354221_us...rry-canoe.html With it's high center of gravity, a canoe is a poor choice for a fishing boat for two. Here's something far better: http://www.fishingmonthly.com.au/Articles/Display/11803-Ezy-Toppers-are-Light-and-Easy That's odd, I've caught more fish from a canoe than I have all of my bass boats combined! |
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iBoaterer wrote:
In article , earl83387 @hotmail.com says... JustWait wrote: So, it's been over ten years since we could have a nice discussion about "crappy little boats"... so... If you could build one small boat in your back yard, what would it be? What material, and where would you use it, why, etc.....??? Scotty, from Rottedboats.com:) I'm fairly handy but not up to a task like that but I would like a "car-topper" for two for fishing the small lakes without trailer access. That's called a canoe! Something wider and more stable. |
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iBoaterer wrote:
In article om, says... On 9/15/2012 8:29 AM, iBoaterer wrote: In article , earl83387 @hotmail.com says... JustWait wrote: So, it's been over ten years since we could have a nice discussion about "crappy little boats"... so... If you could build one small boat in your back yard, what would it be? What material, and where would you use it, why, etc.....??? Scotty, from Rottedboats.com:) I'm fairly handy but not up to a task like that but I would like a "car-topper" for two for fishing the small lakes without trailer access. That's called a canoe! bull**** cite http://www.ehow.com/video_2354221_us...rry-canoe.html There's nothing like nylon straps rubbing on your car's paint! I have an SUV with a solid roof rack. |
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On Saturday, September 15, 2012 10:32:36 AM UTC-4, iBoaterer wrote: In article om, says... On 9/15/2012 8:29 AM, iBoaterer wrote: In article , earl83387 @hotmail.com says... JustWait wrote: So, it's been over ten years since we could have a nice discussion about "crappy little boats"... so... If you could build one small boat in your back yard, what would it be? What material, and where would you use it, why, etc.....??? Scotty, from Rottedboats.com:) I'm fairly handy but not up to a task like that but I would like a "car-topper" for two for fishing the small lakes without trailer access. That's called a canoe! bull**** cite http://www.ehow.com/video_2354221_us...rry-canoe.html With it's high center of gravity, a canoe is a poor choice for a fishing boat for two. Here's something far better: http://www.fishingmonthly.com.au/Articles/Display/11803-Ezy-Toppers-are-Light-and-Easy That looks great but they are in Australia! |
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JustWait wrote:
On 9/14/2012 10:00 AM, JustWait wrote: So, it's been over ten years since we could have a nice discussion about "crappy little boats"... so... If you could build one small boat in your back yard, what would it be? What material, and where would you use it, why, etc.....??? Scotty, from Rottedboats.com:) Don't know why my reader is trying to send to the posters, but here is my version of a cartopper... Here is my version... http://smallboats.com/images/current...ter_05_400.jpg Weighs about 80 pounds, ten feet long. 80#? That would work. Can it handle a 5hp OB or just an electric? |
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On 9/15/2012 9:33 PM, Earl wrote:
JustWait wrote: On 9/14/2012 10:00 AM, JustWait wrote: So, it's been over ten years since we could have a nice discussion about "crappy little boats"... so... If you could build one small boat in your back yard, what would it be? What material, and where would you use it, why, etc.....??? Scotty, from Rottedboats.com:) Don't know why my reader is trying to send to the posters, but here is my version of a cartopper... Here is my version... http://smallboats.com/images/current...ter_05_400.jpg Weighs about 80 pounds, ten feet long. 80#? That would work. Can it handle a 5hp OB or just an electric? It is ideal for a 2-3 horse which will get it to hull speed. I have put as much as an 8 horse on it but you can't run it more than 1/2 throttle and it sits in deep. The boat was designed to be rowed so the transom is very narrow. If you want to put a five horse on it, you should probably go to a "pickup truck" boat like this: http://smallboats.com/images/stanleysie6_500.jpg .... at 12 feet with higher sides, this boat could be made to come in a bit over 100 pounds but but a new builder might not be able to get it quite there. It's wider than the ten foot Calico Hunter, but fits in the bed of a standard pickup with the tailgate down and only hangs over a bit. Back to the Calico Hunter though. http://www.smallboats.com/images/jimandrandy_250.jpg With a three horse and gear it will still take a considerable load. The picture below is with two friends of mine, the "little fellow" in the bow told me he was 225 lbs, the guy with the oars wouldn't say nuthin':) If you look at the two boats the most distinct difference is the transom. The Calico Hunter is made for a small motor, or rowing and carries 40 yards with one sweep of the oars... The Larger Skiff has the wider transom more designed for primarily motor... |
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On 9/15/2012 9:57 PM, JustWait wrote:
On 9/15/2012 9:33 PM, Earl wrote: JustWait wrote: On 9/14/2012 10:00 AM, JustWait wrote: So, it's been over ten years since we could have a nice discussion about "crappy little boats"... so... If you could build one small boat in your back yard, what would it be? What material, and where would you use it, why, etc.....??? Scotty, from Rottedboats.com:) Don't know why my reader is trying to send to the posters, but here is my version of a cartopper... Here is my version... http://smallboats.com/images/current...ter_05_400.jpg Weighs about 80 pounds, ten feet long. 80#? That would work. Can it handle a 5hp OB or just an electric? It is ideal for a 2-3 horse which will get it to hull speed. I have put as much as an 8 horse on it but you can't run it more than 1/2 throttle and it sits in deep. The boat was designed to be rowed so the transom is very narrow. If you want to put a five horse on it, you should probably go to a "pickup truck" boat like this: http://smallboats.com/images/stanleysie6_500.jpg ... at 12 feet with higher sides, this boat could be made to come in a bit over 100 pounds but but a new builder might not be able to get it quite there. It's wider than the ten foot Calico Hunter, but fits in the bed of a standard pickup with the tailgate down and only hangs over a bit. Back to the Calico Hunter though. http://www.smallboats.com/images/jimandrandy_250.jpg With a three horse and gear it will still take a considerable load. The picture below is with two friends of mine, the "little fellow" in the bow told me he was 225 lbs, the guy with the oars wouldn't say nuthin':) If you look at the two boats the most distinct difference is the transom. The Calico Hunter is made for a small motor, or rowing and carries 40 yards with one sweep of the oars... The Larger Skiff has the wider transom more designed for primarily motor... I should note, that Dory could be built of Okoume and Mahogany, I think it weighed 125 pounds but the lady hoisted it on her Subaru one end at a time. |
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On 9/14/2012 10:00 AM, JustWait wrote:
So, it's been over ten years since we could have a nice discussion about "crappy little boats"... so... If you could build one small boat in your back yard, what would it be? What material, and where would you use it, why, etc.....??? Scotty, from Rottedboats.com:) Here is another one I was thinking about.... http://trip-reports.com/coppermine/d...229&fullsize=1 http://trip-reports.com/coppermine/d...228&fullsize=1 http://trip-reports.com/coppermine/d...227&fullsize=1 http://trip-reports.com/coppermine/d...230&fullsize=1 Could be built in about 450 pounds for a 50 horse engine... Protected water, sport fisher. |
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On Sun, 16 Sep 2012 13:23:20 -0400, JustWait
wrote: On 9/14/2012 10:00 AM, JustWait wrote: So, it's been over ten years since we could have a nice discussion about "crappy little boats"... so... If you could build one small boat in your back yard, what would it be? What material, and where would you use it, why, etc.....??? Scotty, from Rottedboats.com:) Here is another one I was thinking about.... http://trip-reports.com/coppermine/d...229&fullsize=1 http://trip-reports.com/coppermine/d...228&fullsize=1 http://trip-reports.com/coppermine/d...227&fullsize=1 http://trip-reports.com/coppermine/d...230&fullsize=1 Could be built in about 450 pounds for a 50 horse engine... Protected water, sport fisher. === Looks a bit like a Whaler. Can you build that shape with wood panels? |
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On 9/16/2012 3:46 PM, Wayne.B wrote:
On Sun, 16 Sep 2012 13:23:20 -0400, JustWait wrote: On 9/14/2012 10:00 AM, JustWait wrote: So, it's been over ten years since we could have a nice discussion about "crappy little boats"... so... If you could build one small boat in your back yard, what would it be? What material, and where would you use it, why, etc.....??? Scotty, from Rottedboats.com:) Here is another one I was thinking about.... http://trip-reports.com/coppermine/d...229&fullsize=1 http://trip-reports.com/coppermine/d...228&fullsize=1 http://trip-reports.com/coppermine/d...227&fullsize=1 http://trip-reports.com/coppermine/d...230&fullsize=1 Could be built in about 450 pounds for a 50 horse engine... Protected water, sport fisher. === Looks a bit like a Whaler. Can you build that shape with wood panels? Absolutely, and absolutely... My intent was to build a boat that would mimic the handling characteristics of a Whaler, with panels... It would be a very simple boat to build. I was going to build it around the bulkheads, so it would be built "self jigging"... |
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JustWait wrote:
On 9/15/2012 9:33 PM, Earl wrote: JustWait wrote: On 9/14/2012 10:00 AM, JustWait wrote: So, it's been over ten years since we could have a nice discussion about "crappy little boats"... so... If you could build one small boat in your back yard, what would it be? What material, and where would you use it, why, etc.....??? Scotty, from Rottedboats.com:) Don't know why my reader is trying to send to the posters, but here is my version of a cartopper... Here is my version... http://smallboats.com/images/current...ter_05_400.jpg Weighs about 80 pounds, ten feet long. 80#? That would work. Can it handle a 5hp OB or just an electric? It is ideal for a 2-3 horse which will get it to hull speed. I have put as much as an 8 horse on it but you can't run it more than 1/2 throttle and it sits in deep. The boat was designed to be rowed so the transom is very narrow. If you want to put a five horse on it, you should probably go to a "pickup truck" boat like this: http://smallboats.com/images/stanleysie6_500.jpg ... at 12 feet with higher sides, this boat could be made to come in a bit over 100 pounds but but a new builder might not be able to get it quite there. It's wider than the ten foot Calico Hunter, but fits in the bed of a standard pickup with the tailgate down and only hangs over a bit. Back to the Calico Hunter though. http://www.smallboats.com/images/jimandrandy_250.jpg With a three horse and gear it will still take a considerable load. The picture below is with two friends of mine, the "little fellow" in the bow told me he was 225 lbs, the guy with the oars wouldn't say nuthin':) If you look at the two boats the most distinct difference is the transom. The Calico Hunter is made for a small motor, or rowing and carries 40 yards with one sweep of the oars... The Larger Skiff has the wider transom more designed for primarily motor... I have a utility trailer like that. Thanks! |
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On 9/17/2012 8:26 PM, Earl wrote:
JustWait wrote: On 9/15/2012 9:33 PM, Earl wrote: JustWait wrote: On 9/14/2012 10:00 AM, JustWait wrote: So, it's been over ten years since we could have a nice discussion about "crappy little boats"... so... If you could build one small boat in your back yard, what would it be? What material, and where would you use it, why, etc.....??? Scotty, from Rottedboats.com:) Don't know why my reader is trying to send to the posters, but here is my version of a cartopper... Here is my version... http://smallboats.com/images/current...ter_05_400.jpg Weighs about 80 pounds, ten feet long. 80#? That would work. Can it handle a 5hp OB or just an electric? It is ideal for a 2-3 horse which will get it to hull speed. I have put as much as an 8 horse on it but you can't run it more than 1/2 throttle and it sits in deep. The boat was designed to be rowed so the transom is very narrow. If you want to put a five horse on it, you should probably go to a "pickup truck" boat like this: http://smallboats.com/images/stanleysie6_500.jpg ... at 12 feet with higher sides, this boat could be made to come in a bit over 100 pounds but but a new builder might not be able to get it quite there. It's wider than the ten foot Calico Hunter, but fits in the bed of a standard pickup with the tailgate down and only hangs over a bit. Back to the Calico Hunter though. http://www.smallboats.com/images/jimandrandy_250.jpg With a three horse and gear it will still take a considerable load. The picture below is with two friends of mine, the "little fellow" in the bow told me he was 225 lbs, the guy with the oars wouldn't say nuthin':) If you look at the two boats the most distinct difference is the transom. The Calico Hunter is made for a small motor, or rowing and carries 40 yards with one sweep of the oars... The Larger Skiff has the wider transom more designed for primarily motor... I have a utility trailer like that. Thanks! Let me know if you want to build the thing.. I can give you the numbers and the shapes of the panels, which pretty much makes the boat come together on it's own... Can be either built with chines or just stitch and tape... |
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JustWait wrote:
On 9/17/2012 8:26 PM, Earl wrote: JustWait wrote: On 9/15/2012 9:33 PM, Earl wrote: JustWait wrote: On 9/14/2012 10:00 AM, JustWait wrote: So, it's been over ten years since we could have a nice discussion about "crappy little boats"... so... If you could build one small boat in your back yard, what would it be? What material, and where would you use it, why, etc.....??? Scotty, from Rottedboats.com:) Don't know why my reader is trying to send to the posters, but here is my version of a cartopper... Here is my version... http://smallboats.com/images/current...ter_05_400.jpg Weighs about 80 pounds, ten feet long. 80#? That would work. Can it handle a 5hp OB or just an electric? It is ideal for a 2-3 horse which will get it to hull speed. I have put as much as an 8 horse on it but you can't run it more than 1/2 throttle and it sits in deep. The boat was designed to be rowed so the transom is very narrow. If you want to put a five horse on it, you should probably go to a "pickup truck" boat like this: http://smallboats.com/images/stanleysie6_500.jpg ... at 12 feet with higher sides, this boat could be made to come in a bit over 100 pounds but but a new builder might not be able to get it quite there. It's wider than the ten foot Calico Hunter, but fits in the bed of a standard pickup with the tailgate down and only hangs over a bit. Back to the Calico Hunter though. http://www.smallboats.com/images/jimandrandy_250.jpg With a three horse and gear it will still take a considerable load. The picture below is with two friends of mine, the "little fellow" in the bow told me he was 225 lbs, the guy with the oars wouldn't say nuthin':) If you look at the two boats the most distinct difference is the transom. The Calico Hunter is made for a small motor, or rowing and carries 40 yards with one sweep of the oars... The Larger Skiff has the wider transom more designed for primarily motor... I have a utility trailer like that. Thanks! Let me know if you want to build the thing.. I can give you the numbers and the shapes of the panels, which pretty much makes the boat come together on it's own... Can be either built with chines or just stitch and tape... I would be all over that if I had the time and space to do the work! |
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On Tuesday, September 18, 2012 9:09:52 PM UTC-3, Earl wrote:
JustWait wrote: On 9/17/2012 8:26 PM, Earl wrote: JustWait wrote: On 9/15/2012 9:33 PM, Earl wrote: JustWait wrote: On 9/14/2012 10:00 AM, JustWait wrote: So, it's been over ten years since we could have a nice discussion about "crappy little boats"... so... If you could build one small boat in your back yard, what would it be? What material, and where would you use it, why, etc.....??? Scotty, from Rottedboats.com:) Don't know why my reader is trying to send to the posters, but here is my version of a cartopper... Here is my version... http://smallboats.com/images/current...ter_05_400.jpg Weighs about 80 pounds, ten feet long. 80#? That would work. Can it handle a 5hp OB or just an electric? It is ideal for a 2-3 horse which will get it to hull speed. I have put as much as an 8 horse on it but you can't run it more than 1/2 throttle and it sits in deep. The boat was designed to be rowed so the transom is very narrow. If you want to put a five horse on it, you should probably go to a "pickup truck" boat like this: http://smallboats.com/images/stanleysie6_500.jpg ... at 12 feet with higher sides, this boat could be made to come in a bit over 100 pounds but but a new builder might not be able to get it quite there. It's wider than the ten foot Calico Hunter, but fits in the bed of a standard pickup with the tailgate down and only hangs over a bit. Back to the Calico Hunter though. http://www.smallboats.com/images/jimandrandy_250.jpg With a three horse and gear it will still take a considerable load. The picture below is with two friends of mine, the "little fellow" in the bow told me he was 225 lbs, the guy with the oars wouldn't say nuthin':) If you look at the two boats the most distinct difference is the transom. The Calico Hunter is made for a small motor, or rowing and carries 40 yards with one sweep of the oars... The Larger Skiff has the wider transom more designed for primarily motor... I have a utility trailer like that. Thanks! Let me know if you want to build the thing.. I can give you the numbers and the shapes of the panels, which pretty much makes the boat come together on it's own... Can be either built with chines or just stitch and tape... I would be all over that if I had the time and space to do the work! The contractor supply business seems slow these days. Just build the boat on your front counter. |
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On 9/18/2012 8:09 PM, Earl wrote:
JustWait wrote: On 9/17/2012 8:26 PM, Earl wrote: JustWait wrote: On 9/15/2012 9:33 PM, Earl wrote: JustWait wrote: On 9/14/2012 10:00 AM, JustWait wrote: So, it's been over ten years since we could have a nice discussion about "crappy little boats"... so... If you could build one small boat in your back yard, what would it be? What material, and where would you use it, why, etc.....??? Scotty, from Rottedboats.com:) Don't know why my reader is trying to send to the posters, but here is my version of a cartopper... Here is my version... http://smallboats.com/images/current...ter_05_400.jpg Weighs about 80 pounds, ten feet long. 80#? That would work. Can it handle a 5hp OB or just an electric? It is ideal for a 2-3 horse which will get it to hull speed. I have put as much as an 8 horse on it but you can't run it more than 1/2 throttle and it sits in deep. The boat was designed to be rowed so the transom is very narrow. If you want to put a five horse on it, you should probably go to a "pickup truck" boat like this: http://smallboats.com/images/stanleysie6_500.jpg ... at 12 feet with higher sides, this boat could be made to come in a bit over 100 pounds but but a new builder might not be able to get it quite there. It's wider than the ten foot Calico Hunter, but fits in the bed of a standard pickup with the tailgate down and only hangs over a bit. Back to the Calico Hunter though. http://www.smallboats.com/images/jimandrandy_250.jpg With a three horse and gear it will still take a considerable load. The picture below is with two friends of mine, the "little fellow" in the bow told me he was 225 lbs, the guy with the oars wouldn't say nuthin':) If you look at the two boats the most distinct difference is the transom. The Calico Hunter is made for a small motor, or rowing and carries 40 yards with one sweep of the oars... The Larger Skiff has the wider transom more designed for primarily motor... I have a utility trailer like that. Thanks! Let me know if you want to build the thing.. I can give you the numbers and the shapes of the panels, which pretty much makes the boat come together on it's own... Can be either built with chines or just stitch and tape... I would be all over that if I had the time and space to do the work! Well, you can do it outside, under a tarp, in about 30 man hours, in a 20 by 20 foot space... Probably 300 dollars for materials in this market. |
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On Tuesday, September 18, 2012 9:09:52 PM UTC-3, Earl wrote: JustWait wrote: On 9/17/2012 8:26 PM, Earl wrote: JustWait wrote: On 9/15/2012 9:33 PM, Earl wrote: JustWait wrote: On 9/14/2012 10:00 AM, JustWait wrote: So, it's been over ten years since we could have a nice discussion about "crappy little boats"... so... If you could build one small boat in your back yard, what would it be? What material, and where would you use it, why, etc.....??? Scotty, from Rottedboats.com:) Don't know why my reader is trying to send to the posters, but here is my version of a cartopper... Here is my version... http://smallboats.com/images/current...ter_05_400.jpg Weighs about 80 pounds, ten feet long. 80#? That would work. Can it handle a 5hp OB or just an electric? It is ideal for a 2-3 horse which will get it to hull speed. I have put as much as an 8 horse on it but you can't run it more than 1/2 throttle and it sits in deep. The boat was designed to be rowed so the transom is very narrow. If you want to put a five horse on it, you should probably go to a "pickup truck" boat like this: http://smallboats.com/images/stanleysie6_500.jpg ... at 12 feet with higher sides, this boat could be made to come in a bit over 100 pounds but but a new builder might not be able to get it quite there. It's wider than the ten foot Calico Hunter, but fits in the bed of a standard pickup with the tailgate down and only hangs over a bit. Back to the Calico Hunter though. http://www.smallboats.com/images/jimandrandy_250.jpg With a three horse and gear it will still take a considerable load. The picture below is with two friends of mine, the "little fellow" in the bow told me he was 225 lbs, the guy with the oars wouldn't say nuthin':) If you look at the two boats the most distinct difference is the transom. The Calico Hunter is made for a small motor, or rowing and carries 40 yards with one sweep of the oars... The Larger Skiff has the wider transom more designed for primarily motor... I have a utility trailer like that. Thanks! Let me know if you want to build the thing.. I can give you the numbers and the shapes of the panels, which pretty much makes the boat come together on it's own... Can be either built with chines or just stitch and tape... I would be all over that if I had the time and space to do the work! The contractor supply business seems slow these days. Just build the boat on your front counter. WTF? I thought you were unemployed but what does Canada's economy have to do with my time constraints? |
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JustWait wrote:
On 9/18/2012 8:09 PM, Earl wrote: JustWait wrote: On 9/17/2012 8:26 PM, Earl wrote: JustWait wrote: On 9/15/2012 9:33 PM, Earl wrote: JustWait wrote: On 9/14/2012 10:00 AM, JustWait wrote: So, it's been over ten years since we could have a nice discussion about "crappy little boats"... so... If you could build one small boat in your back yard, what would it be? What material, and where would you use it, why, etc.....??? Scotty, from Rottedboats.com:) Don't know why my reader is trying to send to the posters, but here is my version of a cartopper... Here is my version... http://smallboats.com/images/current...ter_05_400.jpg Weighs about 80 pounds, ten feet long. 80#? That would work. Can it handle a 5hp OB or just an electric? It is ideal for a 2-3 horse which will get it to hull speed. I have put as much as an 8 horse on it but you can't run it more than 1/2 throttle and it sits in deep. The boat was designed to be rowed so the transom is very narrow. If you want to put a five horse on it, you should probably go to a "pickup truck" boat like this: http://smallboats.com/images/stanleysie6_500.jpg ... at 12 feet with higher sides, this boat could be made to come in a bit over 100 pounds but but a new builder might not be able to get it quite there. It's wider than the ten foot Calico Hunter, but fits in the bed of a standard pickup with the tailgate down and only hangs over a bit. Back to the Calico Hunter though. http://www.smallboats.com/images/jimandrandy_250.jpg With a three horse and gear it will still take a considerable load. The picture below is with two friends of mine, the "little fellow" in the bow told me he was 225 lbs, the guy with the oars wouldn't say nuthin':) If you look at the two boats the most distinct difference is the transom. The Calico Hunter is made for a small motor, or rowing and carries 40 yards with one sweep of the oars... The Larger Skiff has the wider transom more designed for primarily motor... I have a utility trailer like that. Thanks! Let me know if you want to build the thing.. I can give you the numbers and the shapes of the panels, which pretty much makes the boat come together on it's own... Can be either built with chines or just stitch and tape... I would be all over that if I had the time and space to do the work! Well, you can do it outside, under a tarp, in about 30 man hours, in a 20 by 20 foot space... Probably 300 dollars for materials in this market. I have basic tools but I don't own two dozen pipe clamps (or even one!) or any fancy woodworking tools. What is needed for a project like this? 80#? That seems light for what I would image to be a lot of material. |
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On 9/19/2012 7:57 PM, Earl wrote:
JustWait wrote: On 9/18/2012 8:09 PM, Earl wrote: JustWait wrote: On 9/17/2012 8:26 PM, Earl wrote: JustWait wrote: On 9/15/2012 9:33 PM, Earl wrote: JustWait wrote: On 9/14/2012 10:00 AM, JustWait wrote: So, it's been over ten years since we could have a nice discussion about "crappy little boats"... so... If you could build one small boat in your back yard, what would it be? What material, and where would you use it, why, etc.....??? Scotty, from Rottedboats.com:) Don't know why my reader is trying to send to the posters, but here is my version of a cartopper... Here is my version... http://smallboats.com/images/current...ter_05_400.jpg Weighs about 80 pounds, ten feet long. 80#? That would work. Can it handle a 5hp OB or just an electric? It is ideal for a 2-3 horse which will get it to hull speed. I have put as much as an 8 horse on it but you can't run it more than 1/2 throttle and it sits in deep. The boat was designed to be rowed so the transom is very narrow. If you want to put a five horse on it, you should probably go to a "pickup truck" boat like this: http://smallboats.com/images/stanleysie6_500.jpg ... at 12 feet with higher sides, this boat could be made to come in a bit over 100 pounds but but a new builder might not be able to get it quite there. It's wider than the ten foot Calico Hunter, but fits in the bed of a standard pickup with the tailgate down and only hangs over a bit. Back to the Calico Hunter though. http://www.smallboats.com/images/jimandrandy_250.jpg With a three horse and gear it will still take a considerable load. The picture below is with two friends of mine, the "little fellow" in the bow told me he was 225 lbs, the guy with the oars wouldn't say nuthin':) If you look at the two boats the most distinct difference is the transom. The Calico Hunter is made for a small motor, or rowing and carries 40 yards with one sweep of the oars... The Larger Skiff has the wider transom more designed for primarily motor... I have a utility trailer like that. Thanks! Let me know if you want to build the thing.. I can give you the numbers and the shapes of the panels, which pretty much makes the boat come together on it's own... Can be either built with chines or just stitch and tape... I would be all over that if I had the time and space to do the work! Well, you can do it outside, under a tarp, in about 30 man hours, in a 20 by 20 foot space... Probably 300 dollars for materials in this market. I have basic tools but I don't own two dozen pipe clamps (or even one!) or any fancy woodworking tools. What is needed for a project like this? 80#? That seems light for what I would image to be a lot of material. You need a skilsaw, screwdrivers, drill, some files or a good belt sander, no "special" tools are needed at all. the only issue is the pipe clamps, but that can be avoided with thin strips laminated one at at time on the gunnels. The 80 pound is for the small rowboat, the trailer boat is more like 125-130... |
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says... On Tuesday, September 18, 2012 9:09:52 PM UTC-3, Earl wrote: JustWait wrote: On 9/17/2012 8:26 PM, Earl wrote: JustWait wrote: On 9/15/2012 9:33 PM, Earl wrote: JustWait wrote: On 9/14/2012 10:00 AM, JustWait wrote: So, it's been over ten years since we could have a nice discussion about "crappy little boats"... so... If you could build one small boat in your back yard, what would it be? What material, and where would you use it, why, etc.....??? Scotty, from Rottedboats.com:) Don't know why my reader is trying to send to the posters, but here is my version of a cartopper... Here is my version... http://smallboats.com/images/current...ter_05_400.jpg Weighs about 80 pounds, ten feet long. 80#? That would work. Can it handle a 5hp OB or just an electric? It is ideal for a 2-3 horse which will get it to hull speed. I have put as much as an 8 horse on it but you can't run it more than 1/2 throttle and it sits in deep. The boat was designed to be rowed so the transom is very narrow. If you want to put a five horse on it, you should probably go to a "pickup truck" boat like this: http://smallboats.com/images/stanleysie6_500.jpg ... at 12 feet with higher sides, this boat could be made to come in a bit over 100 pounds but but a new builder might not be able to get it quite there. It's wider than the ten foot Calico Hunter, but fits in the bed of a standard pickup with the tailgate down and only hangs over a bit. Back to the Calico Hunter though. http://www.smallboats.com/images/jimandrandy_250.jpg With a three horse and gear it will still take a considerable load. The picture below is with two friends of mine, the "little fellow" in the bow told me he was 225 lbs, the guy with the oars wouldn't say nuthin':) If you look at the two boats the most distinct difference is the transom. The Calico Hunter is made for a small motor, or rowing and carries 40 yards with one sweep of the oars... The Larger Skiff has the wider transom more designed for primarily motor... I have a utility trailer like that. Thanks! Let me know if you want to build the thing.. I can give you the numbers and the shapes of the panels, which pretty much makes the boat come together on it's own... Can be either built with chines or just stitch and tape... I would be all over that if I had the time and space to do the work! The contractor supply business seems slow these days. Just build the boat on your front counter. Didn't take you long to mess up yet another on topic thread, did it? |
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On 9/20/2012 8:41 AM, iBoaterer wrote:
In article , says... On Tuesday, September 18, 2012 9:09:52 PM UTC-3, Earl wrote: JustWait wrote: On 9/17/2012 8:26 PM, Earl wrote: JustWait wrote: On 9/15/2012 9:33 PM, Earl wrote: JustWait wrote: On 9/14/2012 10:00 AM, JustWait wrote: So, it's been over ten years since we could have a nice discussion about "crappy little boats"... so... If you could build one small boat in your back yard, what would it be? What material, and where would you use it, why, etc.....??? Scotty, from Rottedboats.com:) Don't know why my reader is trying to send to the posters, but here is my version of a cartopper... Here is my version... http://smallboats.com/images/current...ter_05_400.jpg Weighs about 80 pounds, ten feet long. 80#? That would work. Can it handle a 5hp OB or just an electric? It is ideal for a 2-3 horse which will get it to hull speed. I have put as much as an 8 horse on it but you can't run it more than 1/2 throttle and it sits in deep. The boat was designed to be rowed so the transom is very narrow. If you want to put a five horse on it, you should probably go to a "pickup truck" boat like this: http://smallboats.com/images/stanleysie6_500.jpg ... at 12 feet with higher sides, this boat could be made to come in a bit over 100 pounds but but a new builder might not be able to get it quite there. It's wider than the ten foot Calico Hunter, but fits in the bed of a standard pickup with the tailgate down and only hangs over a bit. Back to the Calico Hunter though. http://www.smallboats.com/images/jimandrandy_250.jpg With a three horse and gear it will still take a considerable load. The picture below is with two friends of mine, the "little fellow" in the bow told me he was 225 lbs, the guy with the oars wouldn't say nuthin':) If you look at the two boats the most distinct difference is the transom. The Calico Hunter is made for a small motor, or rowing and carries 40 yards with one sweep of the oars... The Larger Skiff has the wider transom more designed for primarily motor... I have a utility trailer like that. Thanks! Let me know if you want to build the thing.. I can give you the numbers and the shapes of the panels, which pretty much makes the boat come together on it's own... Can be either built with chines or just stitch and tape... I would be all over that if I had the time and space to do the work! The contractor supply business seems slow these days. Just build the boat on your front counter. Didn't take you long to mess up yet another on topic thread, did it? Just ignore him. Technology users have the ability to do that. |
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JustWait wrote:
On 9/19/2012 7:57 PM, Earl wrote: JustWait wrote: On 9/18/2012 8:09 PM, Earl wrote: JustWait wrote: On 9/17/2012 8:26 PM, Earl wrote: JustWait wrote: On 9/15/2012 9:33 PM, Earl wrote: JustWait wrote: On 9/14/2012 10:00 AM, JustWait wrote: So, it's been over ten years since we could have a nice discussion about "crappy little boats"... so... If you could build one small boat in your back yard, what would it be? What material, and where would you use it, why, etc.....??? Scotty, from Rottedboats.com:) Don't know why my reader is trying to send to the posters, but here is my version of a cartopper... Here is my version... http://smallboats.com/images/current...ter_05_400.jpg Weighs about 80 pounds, ten feet long. 80#? That would work. Can it handle a 5hp OB or just an electric? It is ideal for a 2-3 horse which will get it to hull speed. I have put as much as an 8 horse on it but you can't run it more than 1/2 throttle and it sits in deep. The boat was designed to be rowed so the transom is very narrow. If you want to put a five horse on it, you should probably go to a "pickup truck" boat like this: http://smallboats.com/images/stanleysie6_500.jpg ... at 12 feet with higher sides, this boat could be made to come in a bit over 100 pounds but but a new builder might not be able to get it quite there. It's wider than the ten foot Calico Hunter, but fits in the bed of a standard pickup with the tailgate down and only hangs over a bit. Back to the Calico Hunter though. http://www.smallboats.com/images/jimandrandy_250.jpg With a three horse and gear it will still take a considerable load. The picture below is with two friends of mine, the "little fellow" in the bow told me he was 225 lbs, the guy with the oars wouldn't say nuthin':) If you look at the two boats the most distinct difference is the transom. The Calico Hunter is made for a small motor, or rowing and carries 40 yards with one sweep of the oars... The Larger Skiff has the wider transom more designed for primarily motor... I have a utility trailer like that. Thanks! Let me know if you want to build the thing.. I can give you the numbers and the shapes of the panels, which pretty much makes the boat come together on it's own... Can be either built with chines or just stitch and tape... I would be all over that if I had the time and space to do the work! Well, you can do it outside, under a tarp, in about 30 man hours, in a 20 by 20 foot space... Probably 300 dollars for materials in this market. I have basic tools but I don't own two dozen pipe clamps (or even one!) or any fancy woodworking tools. What is needed for a project like this? 80#? That seems light for what I would image to be a lot of material. You need a skilsaw, screwdrivers, drill, some files or a good belt sander, no "special" tools are needed at all. the only issue is the pipe clamps, but that can be avoided with thin strips laminated one at at time on the gunnels. The 80 pound is for the small rowboat, the trailer boat is more like 125-130... I have all but the clamps! |
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On 9/21/2012 9:21 PM, Earl wrote:
JustWait wrote: On 9/19/2012 7:57 PM, Earl wrote: JustWait wrote: On 9/18/2012 8:09 PM, Earl wrote: JustWait wrote: On 9/17/2012 8:26 PM, Earl wrote: JustWait wrote: On 9/15/2012 9:33 PM, Earl wrote: JustWait wrote: On 9/14/2012 10:00 AM, JustWait wrote: So, it's been over ten years since we could have a nice discussion about "crappy little boats"... so... If you could build one small boat in your back yard, what would it be? What material, and where would you use it, why, etc.....??? Scotty, from Rottedboats.com:) Don't know why my reader is trying to send to the posters, but here is my version of a cartopper... Here is my version... http://smallboats.com/images/current...ter_05_400.jpg Weighs about 80 pounds, ten feet long. 80#? That would work. Can it handle a 5hp OB or just an electric? It is ideal for a 2-3 horse which will get it to hull speed. I have put as much as an 8 horse on it but you can't run it more than 1/2 throttle and it sits in deep. The boat was designed to be rowed so the transom is very narrow. If you want to put a five horse on it, you should probably go to a "pickup truck" boat like this: http://smallboats.com/images/stanleysie6_500.jpg ... at 12 feet with higher sides, this boat could be made to come in a bit over 100 pounds but but a new builder might not be able to get it quite there. It's wider than the ten foot Calico Hunter, but fits in the bed of a standard pickup with the tailgate down and only hangs over a bit. Back to the Calico Hunter though. http://www.smallboats.com/images/jimandrandy_250.jpg With a three horse and gear it will still take a considerable load. The picture below is with two friends of mine, the "little fellow" in the bow told me he was 225 lbs, the guy with the oars wouldn't say nuthin':) If you look at the two boats the most distinct difference is the transom. The Calico Hunter is made for a small motor, or rowing and carries 40 yards with one sweep of the oars... The Larger Skiff has the wider transom more designed for primarily motor... I have a utility trailer like that. Thanks! Let me know if you want to build the thing.. I can give you the numbers and the shapes of the panels, which pretty much makes the boat come together on it's own... Can be either built with chines or just stitch and tape... I would be all over that if I had the time and space to do the work! Well, you can do it outside, under a tarp, in about 30 man hours, in a 20 by 20 foot space... Probably 300 dollars for materials in this market. I have basic tools but I don't own two dozen pipe clamps (or even one!) or any fancy woodworking tools. What is needed for a project like this? 80#? That seems light for what I would image to be a lot of material. You need a skilsaw, screwdrivers, drill, some files or a good belt sander, no "special" tools are needed at all. the only issue is the pipe clamps, but that can be avoided with thin strips laminated one at at time on the gunnels. The 80 pound is for the small rowboat, the trailer boat is more like 125-130... I have all but the clamps! Well, you can build them without clamps. Just means you gotta rip the gunnels into two strips and apply them one at a time.. |
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