TarDevil Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 I'm wanting a 14 - 16 foot displacement hull that can be rowed nicely yet can also be powered by my 7 1/2 hp outboard. It will be fastened ply on frame (will use PL Premium... I've been reading the pros and cons for years, but it continues to do well on my last build). It will be used on calm slow rivers, tidal creeks, and the occasional small lake. Don't care for excessive freeboard, 'cause I wanna be able to climb in and out with relative ease. I'm pretty solid right now on a Monk Skiff... ... but would like to check out other options. There really aren't a lot of choices in these skiffs, especially for those wishing to avoid stitch and glue. Thanks in advance for your suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Jeffers Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 A lovely choice. I love those old Edwin Monk designs. The skiff you show will do better for rowing than for motoring, due to the amount of rocker aft. I have a similar skiff, a Ken Swan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oyster Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 The key component and number one question for me should also include is portability an important part of this boat? Howdy Wayne In the meantime while we are working out this build, if you have natural wood and plan on clearcoating the wood, a good fish oil based coating will look nice for the accents. :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Day Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 Nice catch Mike! Looks like you are using the boat. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oyster Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 Yep Steve, gotta get some fresh dinner treats while I have it listed for sale. I also get more numbers from the running and some idea of handling across a variety of waters while I continue to detail it out too. Phil, you still there?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarDevil Posted October 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 I'm here! Nose buried in computers and trip planners. I don't know if I'll EVER be home long enough for another boat, but can't hurt to dream! Nice speck fillets there, Mike!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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