fpjeepy05 Posted November 6, 2019 Report Posted November 6, 2019 I looking to design, have designed, build, buy or restore a boat. The goal is a ultra efficient boat I can fish off. Some requirements... Long and narrow (28-38ft long 50"-72" beam) 40-50hp inboard diesel Shallow draft (tunnel stern / box keel) These are my requirements. I have my reasons. If your suggestion is to go wider or go with more power, or that outboards are easier. I have heard these and I appreciate the suggestion, but this is what I want, even if it is a total failure. Some designs that I have seen that are close are; Atkins Rescue Minor, Atkins Sergeant Faunce, Robbe Berkings "9m Commuter", Lou Codega's 34 Concept, and Pogo 32 Loxo. I believe Phil Bolger and Nigel Irens also had some designs that are close. I'm looking for any other designs that I haven't seen yet. Also I'm intersted in any next steps anyone might be willing to offer. I'm trying to be very budget minded with this project, which is why I would rather buy a used boat. Where do I post a wanted ad? If I had to build, who should I contact to design, keeping cost in mind? Epoxy / Plywood or Aluminum for a proof of concept? Quote
andy00 Posted November 12, 2019 Report Posted November 12, 2019 All of these are outboard boats, but you may want to check them out anyway. From Jim Michalak: 1) Brucesboat and 2) Dorado. From the great Phil Bolger: 1) Slicer, 2) Fisherman's Launch, and 3) Sharpshooter. Have fun. 1 Quote
fpjeepy05 Posted February 16, 2023 Author Report Posted February 16, 2023 Update: No requirements. Does anyone know of any efficient boat for sale? Quote
brooksea Posted October 12, 2023 Report Posted October 12, 2023 I use my Rescue Minor for inshore shallow water fishing in North Carolina. It's thirteen years old and in great shape. I use it weekly and fish mostly within 5 miles of the dock.. Not a great boat if you want to carry more than 3 people or if you have to travel long distances ( 11 to 12 knot cruise ). 1 Quote
Don Silsbe Posted November 5, 2023 Report Posted November 5, 2023 Check with Graham Byrnes at B&B Yacht designs. He has been working on a boat like this. Fuel efficiency is important to him. I took this photo of him a year ago. That’s a model he printed of it back then. He has progressed with the design since then. 1 Quote
fpjeepy05 Posted February 23, 2024 Author Report Posted February 23, 2024 On 11/5/2023 at 12:42 AM, Don Silsbe said: Check with Graham Byrnes at B&B Yacht designs. He has been working on a boat like this. Fuel efficiency is important to him. I took this photo of him a year ago. That’s a model he printed of it back then. He has progressed with the design since then. Expand I have spoken with Mr. Byrnes in the past. I couldn't convince him to sell me his Outerbanks 20fter. I love that boat. The one he is holding looks like a Downeast with a bracket and a box keel... Neat. I'll reach out to him again. Thanks Also I found a boat that I am interested in. It's a 34' skinny downeast looking boat and it was homebuilt. It was supposed to use plans of Howard Chapelle's. I was thinking about ordering his book "Boatbuilding" does anyone have it? Are there plans for a 34ish footer than looks skinny? Quote
Jknight611 Posted August 31, 2024 Report Posted August 31, 2024 Cool, the boat Graham is holding is the Looper design that I am currently building. 30 ft, 8.5 ft beam, 38 hp inboard diesel, projected fuel burn at hull speed is about 2.5 liters/hr. I actually have the model he is holding on our dining room table…… 1 Quote
Captain Tim Posted September 10, 2024 Report Posted September 10, 2024 "projected fuel burn at hull speed is about 2.5 liters/hr". What is the hull speed? Quote
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