Thread: New Boat Project?

That is my thinking on the power, even for a power chicken like me, especially going 2 smoke. I'm tempted to go for a conventional hull long boat but think the pontoon will be a better option for a light dinghy. Reading up on hull design I think I'll have the outside of the pontoons pointing down to create reverse chines for a softer ride and increased lift.

Originally Posted by Smiddy

looking forward to seeing this

Yeah. A bit of a step for someone who knows bugger all about anything boaty you don't use paddles or oars for. I do have a dinghy that I've put a 5HP Honda on three times.

You will have to clear the driveway

Originally Posted by longrange308

You will have to clear the driveway

With a bit of a runup and a ramp I reckon I could do it.

Would it be worth putting a forward control motor set up on it to move some weight forward?

Originally Posted by gadgetman

Would it be worth putting a forward control motor set up on it to move some weight forward?

Another good reason would be to save my back a bit of grief too by standing behind a console instead of sitting at a tiller.

Originally Posted by gadgetman

Would it be worth putting a forward control motor set up on it to move some weight forward?

Yes

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Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Yes

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I like a straight answer. Think I have the power plant sorted.

Originally Posted by gadgetman

I like a straight answer. Think I have the power plant sorted.

Are you sure you dont want a 60-70hp?

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Are you sure you dont want a 60-70hp?

For something about 4m long and weighiy about 200kg fuelled and powered on the water, operated by a busted up old wimp, ... yeah, fairly sure.

Originally Posted by gadgetman

For something about 4m long and weighiy about 200kg fuelled and powered on the water, operated by a busted up old wimp, ... yeah, fairly sure.

I thought it was 4.5-5.1 meters

You will end up heavier than that I guarantee it.....my engine and fuel weighs that much and I only have a 40hp.

AND being the gadgetman by the time you add.

fwd controls/console
seating/icytecs?
Emergency gear
Nav lights.
Anchor light.
Anchor winch.
Anchor and chain/rope
Davit.
Baitboard/towpoint.
Sounder/plotter/radar.
Bildge pumps manual and auto.
Second battery and vsr.
Deck lights.
Search light.
bow and stern lights.
underwaterlights.
usb outlets
windscreen wiper?
live bait tank/pump
fishing gear.
And one brown bomber that must stay on board at all times because all tho you don't drink, it has been scientifically proven over and over it is twice as hard to catch fish on a boat with no beer.....I actually think it is more dangerous to set sail with no beer on board(whether it is drunk or not) than it is to set sail with bannanas on board a boat that has had its name changed more than 5 times.

I would get it built before motor gets brought, doing the math on sheets doesn't mean crap when there's extra bits/ joints and strengthening plus most on the list above

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

I thought it was 4.5-5.1 meters

You will end up heavier than that I guarantee it.....my engine and fuel weighs that much and I only have a 40hp.

AND being the gadgetman by the time you add.

fwd controls/console
seating/icytecs?
Emergency gear
Nav lights.
Anchor light.
Anchor winch.
Anchor and chain/rope
Davit.
Baitboard/towpoint.
Sounder/plotter/radar.
Bildge pumps manual and auto.
Second battery and vsr.
Deck lights.
Search light.
bow and stern lights.
underwaterlights.
usb outlets
windscreen wiper?
live bait tank/pump
fishing gear.
And one brown bomber that must stay on board at all times because all tho you don't drink it has been scientifically proven over and over it is twice as hard to catch fish on a boat with no beer.....I actually think it is more dangerous to set sail with no beer on board(whether it is drunk or not) than it is to set sail with bannanas on board a boat that has had its name changed more than 5 times.

I will add a centre console with nav lights and the obligagory anchor and warp and that will be about it so will maybe add another 50kg. When I step on the whole thing will suddenly lighten by about 20kg. Should add some rod holders too. If it works OK I may have to build another type of tub.

Originally Posted by longrange308

I would get it built before motor gets brought, doing the math on sheets doesn't mean crap when there's extra bits/ joints and strengthening plus most on the list above

Absolutely. Just getting ideas of what to build. So if I go forward controls then I'll want to build a console and provision for control lines. With my background I do tend to be pretty accurate with calculations.

Yeah I know but just add a bit to it, could happily lift my centre console and my jet before fit out then all the other shit adds up
Better to be over powered than understand