use plywood for your kayak. It is lighter and probably stiffer than polypopylene sheet stock. No torch needed. Describe the kayak that you wish...
Let us suppose that the amas extend two feet outside the sheerline of the dinghy. Suppose the dinghy is rather narrow at 4 feet overall width....
Kinda depends on where in the Keys you intend to play. on the inside (west side) of the keys there are a gazillion square miles of shallow water....
A 10 or 12 foot boat with 20 to 30 hp is overkill. A boat of that size will go plenty fast with one of the several 9.9 hp outboards. If your...
Working with small amounts of lead is simple and easy. Scrounge whatever lead you can get your hands on. One source is wheel balance lead. Your...
If your scale model is to be used as a research project, you must be careful about weight and weight distribution. The selection of materials...
Tell us more about your boat. Saving 45 pounds is a big deal on a small boat but does not amount to much on a larger one.
If the keelsons are for the purpose of protecting the bottom when grounding, then let them be sacrificial elements. Do not cover them with...
Tell us more about the intended purpose of the boat. Go fast, fishing, other...? What kind of power do you intend to use? What are the usual...
Over the long haul, boat building has not been the best place to invest your money or your facilities. That you want to learn more about design...
I am pleased that our administrator has not yet trashed the videos in this thread. In fact I am attracted to music that has a Spanish flair....
A drone will be faster, more maneuverable, not affected by rough water, and it will cost less than a RC boat that is reliable and seaworthy....
This has been done many times. The usual layout is a triangle with a pointed, not rounded top. Yes it works well enough. The luff of the main can...
More than a few paddle wheeler enthusiasts in this video. [MEDIA] If you are serious about this project, you might be able to contact some of...
There ain't no free lunch, especially in boats, Poseidon and those other gods of the sea forbid it.
