To Build a Boat (any boat)

[AMD Rules]

Re: To Build a Boat (any boat)

For looks, it needs a whale tail out the back though.....as a minimum maybe install a set of hydrofoils on that motor...lol

 

[Wimperdink]

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lol yea... as far as trimming the transom no need.. I'm going to use an adjustable mount or a jackplate.

 

[coleman kayak1]

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Thats a good idea- too high and it will cavitate/vent, but too low and it creates too much drag. You want to find the "sweet spot"

 

[Pony]

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I dont know that it would matter that much.......the camper boat wouldnt be a performance machine.

 

[Wimperdink]

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I'll still adjust it properly. performance or not I still want to get the most possible out of it. I'm still looking for a non high thrust motor because I'd like to not have the lower end stick down so far like this one.

 

[CalicoKid]

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Does that motor have power trim/tilt or at least tilt? How will you lift it when you beach the camper? You're going to need a long plank or get your feet wet without tilt.

 

[coleman kayak1]

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Originally posted by Pony.:<br /> I dont know that it would matter that much.......the camper boat wouldnt be a performance machine.

But drag would decrease fuel economy, right? Even if you don't want to go fast, I'm pretty sure we all want to save a little at the pump. Just my opinion.

 

[Wimperdink]

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Originally posted by CalicoKid:<br /> Does that motor have power trim/tilt or at least tilt? How will you lift it when you beach the camper? You're going to need a long plank or get your feet wet without tilt.

wasnt it you that was giving my trouble for wanting to put my plastic keel strips on for beaching? I dont mind getting my feet wet lol I'll lhave a towel in the cupboard... its a camper too remember.

 

[joblo33]

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Just make a 25" transom and you're fine, no need for hydrofoils. I think you'd want the high-thrust to push this thing, the camper will have a lot of drag and a quicker, small-propped motor would just slip a lot and cavitate.<br />Eric

 

[Wimperdink]

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dont forget this is only 4' x 9' and a 10 or 15 hp is built for pushing bigger boats than this. Transom is at 20" because of the adjustable plate i'll be using.

 

[kfraser]

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Wow, Wimp & friends you have hit the record for longest thread by far. I've been trying to follow along as best I can, but if I miss a few days, it's a few days to catch up...There is a lot of info here in your posts that would be benificial to lots of folks that are thinking of building a boat. Reading through 20+ pages it's kinda hard to keep up with anyone's project...<br /><br />1200 hundred+ post's has turned into a chat room...<br /><br />Just my thought, but...we are here to share info and give advice, (not always correct) and to share ideas.

 

[Wimperdink]

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Yes there is more info here than can be calculated... some valuable info and some just fun stuff. We have since moved our general conversations to a chatroom in which there is a link to on my every post. Feel free to join us there anytime. Always looking for new faces and new ideas and new advice. Hope to see ya in there.

 

[trackersocha]

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i got the motor, i dont know if it was worth the drive.

 

[Wimperdink]

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This is a slow process due to available time and not having plans to go by but here's where the camper/boat sits as of tonight.<br /><br />Lotsa work to go yet.<br /><br /><br />Edit - Pictures moved to another server.<br /><br />

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[cpj]

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Lookin good dink! Cant wait to see it done.

 

[Wimperdink]

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someday

 

[coleman kayak1]

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Looking pretty nice Wimper

 

[Pony]

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So wimper, is the floor going to be slightly curved then in the finished product?

 

[trackersocha]

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im gonna put a camper on my minimax

 

[joblo33]

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Looking good! <br />Isn't that gonna handle funny with the vertical sides, no V bottom and no change of width towards the bow? Most boats have at least some angle to the sides. I guess as long as it's not going high speeds it might not be a issue though.<br />Eric