I too have only been in one of these rowboats but I was quite impressed with Vamp. Easy to row for a rowing newbie, fast, and pretty good looking to me too. I...
... Choosing the best rowboat depends on what you want/need/like with your rowboat(s). John T lists the major criteria, I would add to the list of other...
I hit 'send' and a few other rowboat criteria came to mind: 11) Flooded stability. That is: when full of water, does the rowboat float right side up or upside...
Excuse the cross-post, but I thought that there might be some overlap in interest. An article in the most recent issue of Wooden Boat magazine suggests using...
Okay, it's not 30 inches, but check out TROVER for a short narrow(er) powerboat. I hadn't seen this Welsford design before, and I thought I'd browsed his...
It almost sounds like a Coleman SCanoe with a small outboard would fit the bill. ... From: "ravenouspi" <ravenous@...> To: <Michalak@yahoogroups.com> ...
In that spirit, I have to mention Pixie (since I sell the plans <g>): http://www.boat-links.com/Atkinco/Oar/Pixie.html I know a fellow who built a Pixie, and...
Hey guys, I'm looking into building a small boat that I can either sail or row. I've never owned either, so I'm not too particular about performance, I just...
I think i will build a TOTO this year! I saw a pic of one built in WA kayak style had nice combings etc. But no seat. Has anyone got any ideas on including...
I think I will build a TOTO this year! I saw a pic of one built in WA kayak style had nice combings etc. But no seat. Has anyone got any ideas on including...
... It looks to me that keeping your butt low would be vital to the stability of Toto. You could sit on a cushion to get your butt up out of the water a bit,...
I like those folding camp seats, or stadium seats. They keep your center of gravity low and they provide good back support, and are easy to pack, etc. Also...
... All three of those boats would be about right! Believe it or not, *if* you can avoid the [almost unavoidable] temptation towards glossy perfection & top...
I sit on a stadium seat in mine. Not much taller than a regular boat cushion with the added advantage of a backrest. Also, since it is not built in I can...
John, I built the Mixer to higher quality standards (meaning I spent more time, more fiberglass, more epoxy, better paint, better sail than most). It's an...
I have the plans and am thinking of a Toto build also. I would like to get to it this year but we'll see if I get my other projects finished first. I'm...
Chuck, Have you seen the new low outdoor seats from Wal-Mart? They do not have a back but they are made from woven fabric, low to the ground, hunter green in...
Chuck, Have you seen the new low outdoor seats from Wal-Mart?..... Best Regards, Terry _________________ No, but thanks for mentioning that, Terry. I'll be...
The pointed bow and multichine hull limit the payload. 2 x 200 Lb adults plus equipment will definitely take it beyond its designed load water line. See pics...
The groundhog saw his shadow today, and immediately headed back to his garage to finish his boat in time for the MN Messabout. It's only four months away....
John--I looked at both Mixer and Picup before opting for Mixer. Mixer is a little narrower and probably rows better. It also uses 4 sheets of plywood. Picup...
Hi John, I've had three adult men in my Piccup Pram with no problems (except the day a big puff broke the mast off at the partner! My buddy's Leatherman saved...
Thanks for the input everyone. Your suggestions and opinions are appreciated. I am not a perfectionist, and I don't like projects that take forever, so I...
This is probably a terribly naive question, but here goes - what is wrong with glass? You know, no plexi, no lexan, just glass - or maybe safety glass if you...
... FWIW, I just built a Bolger Micro Navigator which has an all around 'glass house'. I used 1/8" generic Lexan, called Palsun, I recall. I bought it on...
Tom: I would definitely consider glass for small ports in any boat. It would be a good option. But for a Birdwatcher type boat, I think the weight would be ...
Most boat windows need some curvature to fit on the cabin sides, especially anything bigger than a port hole. Poly or Plexi will also not fracture as easy as...
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