Re: Boats for children
Andy and all,
A Nymph, or better yet a Ruben's Nymph (More Stability - minimum
additional mass) is a good idea from a number of points;
1) the child could be involved in the building process; really
become 'theirs'
2) most of the 'epoxying' is done after the boat takes shape, and
could be done after he child has gone to bed; the advantage of
epoxy & glass sheathing is Solidity and Abrasion Resistance.
3) the boat can 'grow' as the childs interest grows; form a
'backyard boat', to a rowboat, to a sailboat, (or a 'motorboat' with
an inexpensive electric outboard)
If a little more 'action' is the notion, Bolger's 'BEE' fits the
bill for row & power with a 'sporty' shape {yet great stability under
oars or electric motor}. . . looks great in 'Arrest Me Red' {see my
article in 'Duckworks'}
Regards,
Ron Magen
A Nymph, or better yet a Ruben's Nymph (More Stability - minimum
additional mass) is a good idea from a number of points;
1) the child could be involved in the building process; really
become 'theirs'
2) most of the 'epoxying' is done after the boat takes shape, and
could be done after he child has gone to bed; the advantage of
epoxy & glass sheathing is Solidity and Abrasion Resistance.
3) the boat can 'grow' as the childs interest grows; form a
'backyard boat', to a rowboat, to a sailboat, (or a 'motorboat' with
an inexpensive electric outboard)
If a little more 'action' is the notion, Bolger's 'BEE' fits the
bill for row & power with a 'sporty' shape {yet great stability under
oars or electric motor}. . . looks great in 'Arrest Me Red' {see my
article in 'Duckworks'}
Regards,
Ron Magen
> From:pongo19050@...
>
> Have you considered a Nymph or Ruenben's Nymph? I would build extra
> flotation into these.
>
> Regards
>
> Andy Farquhar