I understand that the stern of a power boat should have a flat bottom (at least at the rear) so it will plane effectively. But should the widest part of a...
Hi James, You'll get better responses at the Boatdesign group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/boatdesign/ than here. I invite you to join it if you're at all...
... From a quick reading of "The Naval Architecture Of Planing Hulls" by lindsay Lord I found the following general "rules". The bottom at the stern does not...
I have access to 6mm Birch plywood that has 5 layers and is void free. It does not have marine grading as it comes from Russia. Can anyone advise me as to the...
... free. ... it a ... Thanks ... Some of the European folding kayaks use birch plywood for frames, but they are intended to be stored indoors between uses. As...
Well I tried the 1 hour boil test..... to say it failed would be an understatement! lol.... oh well... now I have 5 times as many sheets! They are drying out...
Hi All, It's gotten mighty quiet around here lately. So let me try to provoke some activity with a question. What do people know about these boats. I'm not...
... They are. I have some pictures and verbage in some coffee table books at home. The only title I remember at the moment is "Cutwater". The author whose...
This is an automated response, please do not reply. I've successfully received your email message RE: [WoodenPowerboats] Re: Ditchburne Boats. I am currently...
Hello to all, and thanks to the moderator for acceptinig me and his greeting. My plan is this: to build models the old fashion way; via wood, bamboo, and other...
Hi John, It's rather quiet here. A lot of people seem to be at the Yahoo Boat design, Bolger and Michalak forums. For you, a good place to start might be to...
Interesting site; is there one for instant airplanes also? There is 1 message in this issue. Topics in this digest: 1. Re: NEW MEMBER From: "Howard Stephenson"...
THERE IS A SKIPJACK PARTY ON OCT. 1 SATURDASY AT CHESAPEAKE BAY MEMORIES ON MIDLE RIVER COME BY CAR OR BOAT CALL EMMA AT 410-391-8884 OR SEE chesapeake...
Well, I'm your new moderator! I know something about what's involved from my experience moderating a couple of other Yahoo groups: Western Oregon Messabouts...
I told you I like low-powered motorboats, but that doesn't mean you can't go Fast. <g> http://www.boat-links.com/Atkinco/Utilities/SergeantFaunce.html ...
... can't go ... I put a picture in 'files' under 'Portage pontoon' of an old time Go Fast. What the War Department was going to do with it I can't figure out....
I am new to boat building, but I would like to start a new project and build a small (10' - 14') wooden inboard runabout in a classic 1940s- 1950s style. Can...
Try Glen-L, Ivan. They've got some nice little runabouts, some designed by Ken Hankinson. I don't like the full-size paper patterns they supply with some of...
... Inboard or outboard? --Take a look at http://www.svensons.com/boat/ The plans are free and a few may be of interest. I like the PM38. Not exactly a...
Ivan, This is a really classic example of what you describe. http://www.dngoodchild.com/5844.htm It's called Mucho Gusto and was designed to be powered by...
Alas, those little Crosley engines, as called for in the plans, aren't available anymore -- except as antiques. :o( I had one in a 14' runabout years and...
... aren't ... runabout ... they ... Homelite/Bearcat Ah yes John, the Crosley's are no more but there should be some Fiat or Honda 500-600cc or similar...
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