Hi. Mike Saunders here. I started this group for multiple reasons. 1. I love powerbooats - always have since my youth. 2. I am building an AF4 Grande, Jim...
... AF4 ... It's going to be a pretty light weight, shallow boat with a lot of freeboard. I'm not sure adding more stricture and windage way up high is such a...
And a well taken opinion too John. I have thought of what you said also, about the bimini and windshield. My father always had a folding top on his boats. I...
So.....what kinds of boats are we talking about here? As I mentioned, I just ordered plans for the AF4 Grande. I have owned several powerboats before. None...
While my boat does not yet have a bimini, it will before summer time. I've got some cool hypalon awning material given to me by my neighbor (the one with the...
Hello, I'm happy to be the second member of your new group, Mike. I was begining to feel that there is little interest in wooden powerboats on any of the the...
Tom.....it's great to have you aboard. I looked around on the Yahoo groups sites today for quite some time to try to find a group such as this. I had no luck,...
I will say that Jim designs his boats pretty light. I suppose it's as much for economy in building as it is for ease of trailering. But that being said, I...
I'm interested to see the thicknesses of everything he has on the plans. What about the bottom? Are there runners? I think that Max used a 2x4 for runner...
Mike, How about asking all forum members to list their home state so we can know where the comments and questions are coming from? Can that be done in the...
Mike: I guess I'm obligated to join, since my picture is on the opening page. I am surprised that no one has started this group before. I have to say, that I...
... No, but it would be nice. It's darn loud sitting back there next to the motor. Eventually, I plan on getting a 10-15 HP four stroke and will consider...
Yes Tom.........that is a good idea. Some may not want to do that, but here is the suggestion. How about you guys add your state info to your yahoo profiles? ...
... See,........I know how to get good people to join. Just Kidding. Actually, the picture is going to change once a month. So all the rest of you post some...
Boy those four strokes are nice arent they? Nice and smooth and guiet. What is the sticker on a 15 hp Honda now? Mikeeeeeeeeee! ... ===== Vaya Con Dios...
hey guys........In the database section, I have created a Bios file that will help us to know more about each other. If you want to, go there and anwer the 10...
I'd do a Yamaha myself. But only because there's a good service network for Yammies around here. I can get a 15 for a little over $2K or a 9.9 for $1800. MSRP...
I'm debating that too - I have always daydreamed about doing an inboard installation. I ought to be challenging. On the other hand, ob's are super easy to...
Hi all, just a short note to introduce myself, my name is dave, I live in the south of england, and have a desire to build an electric powered boat of some...
When you consider an outboard is under constant thrust when in motion, as a car is only in thrust upon acceleration and then backs off as momentum takes over,...
... AF4 ... Mike, Glad to join your new page. I've been part of several groups in the past that just didn't quit fit me. I'm currently building a 60'...
Hi Dave....... Welcome to the group! I have had thoughts of an electric launch also. I have pondered many times about mounting a twin screw arrangement. Using...
That sounds great Don. Glad to have you aboard. I have threatened before, to build a houseboat and park it at my friends house on the lake. Where are you at on...
Tha last outboard I owned was a Yammy 40horse 2 stroke. I was pleased with it in all respects. BUt my still all time favorite is a 1970ish OMC 9.9 Those were...
I noticed that Tom listed the Rolls Royce Merlin engine as his favorite inboard. In my youth, I always thought that the ultimate powerboat was a PT boat. Some...
... Mike, I'm building the lower section of the hull inverted on a strong back. The hull is laminated from 3 layers of 1/2" ply. and will have 2 layers of 10...
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Don, I just saw your pictures in the files of your canal cruiser. Indeed, she is a very impressive project. I've got a couple of questions: - Not really boat...
Actually that was something of a small jest (but only a little bit). During one of several stops at Pearl Harbor going to and from Korea on my old Tin Can, I...
JB, Had the hull been full to the desired depth, with either a flat bottom or v-hull, the displacement came in at 76,000 lbs. And the est.. weight of the boat...
