Re: Another Best Boat?
No reason we can't ask for "Best 3 sheet boat" as well.
Might come up with some even better designs.
I'll ad that to the message list.
What I like is small boats, in the water, being used.
Might come up with some even better designs.
I'll ad that to the message list.
What I like is small boats, in the water, being used.
--- In bolger@e..., jmbell@m... wrote:
> I'm with your on building simple boats that get people out on the
water quckly. The quickest, easiest, and least expensive route is a
oar or paddle powered craft. Sailboats are a lot of fun, but building
the rig often takes as much time and money as the hull it goes on.
>
> I've been in an Elegant Punt once and it was OK. Similar to the EP
is Michalak's Moby Dink and Tween. Another two panel boat I like is
Michalak's 'Piragua', 14' double paddle canoe/pirogue. While I have
not been in one, Michalak's Toto double paddle canoe is quite
popular. I suspect the ubiqutious 6-hour Canoe is another good one as
well. Most of the two sheet boats I know of are just big enough for
one person.
>
> If you go to three sheets, then you can build enough boat that will
allow you to enjoy your time on the water with a friend (or two)along
for the ride. I think most people prefer a design that has enough
reserve for a passenger or two. I know I do. Three sheets is still
light enough to cartop, too. Good boats with three sheets include
dories like the Bolger Gull, Michalak Sportdory, skiffs like the
Bolger June Bug and a whole passle of Michalak rowboats. And let's
not forget the Brick.
>
> My $0.02,
>
> JB in Kennesaw
I'm with your on building simple boats that get people out on the water quckly. The quickest, easiest, and least expensive route is a oar or paddle powered craft. Sailboats are a lot of fun, but building the rig often takes as much time and money as the hull it goes on.
I've been in an Elegant Punt once and it was OK. Similar to the EP is Michalak's Moby Dink and Tween. Another two panel boat I like is Michalak's 'Piragua', 14' double paddle canoe/pirogue. While I have not been in one, Michalak's Toto double paddle canoe is quite popular. I suspect the ubiqutious 6-hour Canoe is another good one as well. Most of the two sheet boats I know of are just big enough for one person.
If you go to three sheets, then you can build enough boat that will allow you to enjoy your time on the water with a friend (or two)along for the ride. I think most people prefer a design that has enough reserve for a passenger or two. I know I do. Three sheets is still light enough to cartop, too. Good boats with three sheets include dories like the Bolger Gull, Michalak Sportdory, skiffs like the Bolger June Bug and a whole passle of Michalak rowboats. And let's not forget the Brick.
My $0.02,
JB in Kennesaw
I've been in an Elegant Punt once and it was OK. Similar to the EP is Michalak's Moby Dink and Tween. Another two panel boat I like is Michalak's 'Piragua', 14' double paddle canoe/pirogue. While I have not been in one, Michalak's Toto double paddle canoe is quite popular. I suspect the ubiqutious 6-hour Canoe is another good one as well. Most of the two sheet boats I know of are just big enough for one person.
If you go to three sheets, then you can build enough boat that will allow you to enjoy your time on the water with a friend (or two)along for the ride. I think most people prefer a design that has enough reserve for a passenger or two. I know I do. Three sheets is still light enough to cartop, too. Good boats with three sheets include dories like the Bolger Gull, Michalak Sportdory, skiffs like the Bolger June Bug and a whole passle of Michalak rowboats. And let's not forget the Brick.
My $0.02,
JB in Kennesaw