To Build a Boat (any boat)

[trackersocha]

Re: To Build a Boat (any boat)

are you going with epoxy or resin??

 

[CalicoKid]

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Definately epoxy. That's the dilemma Wimper, if I square it off it won't row as well, if I leave it round it won't plane fast. This is a long river and speed is important when covering distance so I'm favoring planing ability at this point. Maybe I need two?

 

[Wimperdink]

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perhaps removeable chines? lol<br /><br />I'd say if your making it for a motor, then go all the way with it. make it flat across the stern.. if you want to row/sail/small motor then i'd say build it as per the plans. just my opinion of course.

 

[trackersocha]

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the mini is flat and it is really fast

 

[CalicoKid]

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But how does she row Tracker?

 

[Wimperdink]

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I can answer that.... horrible got pictures to prove the paddling lol

 

[coleman kayak1]

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I'd say if your making it for a motor, then go all the way with it. make it flat across the stern.. if you want to row/sail/small motor then i'd say build it as per the plans. just my opinion of course.<br />

I agree with Wimperdink. If you have it motorized, a squared transom will do good.

 

[coleman kayak1]

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I decided to post my jonboat plans. Its very easily made, and you can tweak the measurements if you like.<br />

 

[trackersocha]

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ck is the john stich and glue, or what?

 

[coleman kayak1]

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I really left that part open- you could do anything you want. I would use stich and glue

 

[trackersocha]

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check this one out<br />it is really cool and this site is where i got my pirogue(first boat built) plans from<br /><br /> http://www.unclejohns.com/jonboat/default.htm

 

[coleman kayak1]

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Awesome Jonboat site tracker, they got some good jonboat plans. I might build one. Some day.

 

[coleman kayak1]

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Here is my other project. Basicly, its my jon boat design modified to create two pontoons. Then add 3-4 2x10's between the two and screw down a sheet of ply. Use stich & Glue for the pontoons.<br />

 

[Wimperdink]

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coleman... I hate to be the bearer of bad news but, your lil 3 hp evinrude is gonna need some help pushing your pontoon over the 2 mph mark <br /><br />p.s. round the bottom of your jon boat a lil bit so there's not such a sharp transition between bow and bottom.

 

[coleman kayak1]

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Thanx for the suggestions wimper. I figure I would have to get at least a 8 maybe even a 15 to push it. Thaks for the jonboat idea.

 

[trackersocha]

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what did you draw those with??

 

[Laddies]

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EDIT: Off topic bash deleted

 

[trackersocha]

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ok

 

[Wimperdink]

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EDIT: Off topic deleted.

 

[coleman kayak1]

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I used paint