Mod V's & whitewater sleds

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Triphammer

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Hello all. Been learning loads here but I haven't seen this subject.
I'm looking at building an aluminum boat. Been informed by the wife (who's recently returned to the fishy ways) that I need a bigger boat. I've got a 16' tracker Pro Crappie & would like to keep the same basic hull shape to take advantage of it's shallow draft.
Looking at every maufacturer's Mod V it seems the sides flair widely at the transom & become nearly vertical at the bow while the only DIY plans I can find are for Glen L's "Whitewater Sled" series that seem to flair consistantly from transom to bow. What would be the advantages/ disadvantages of either design.
I'm fairly knowlegable WRT metalwork & aluminum welding but a complete neophyte when it comes to boat design. Any input will be greatly appreciated.
 
Texasmark

Texasmark

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Re: Mod V's & whitewater sleds

I have noticed that peculiar environmental situations dictate peculiar designs in boats. I have also found and experienced that in these peculiar locals, they have craftsmen/companies et.al. that cater to that peculiarity and design and build hulls for the occasion.

Case in point, the double bow bow shaped boats used on the rivers in the NW USA/Canada where the guide uses oars to control the boat while you are fishing, down to 20' or so aluminum boats with enclosed passenger compartments running with a couple of 200 HP Yammies for the oil boys off the Louisiana bayou/marshes to the offshore coast that are designed and built in Lafitte, Louisiana.

Having designed and built a boat myself as a teenager, I think you need to research what is used in the anticipated area you plan to boat and then make your design accordingly.

Sorry, but I can't do better than that.

Mark
 
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