Seaworthy boat
Are you thinking of Shivaree here, rather than Diablo?
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, Phil Smith <pbs@w...> wrote:
> If you want Bolger's most seaworthy outboard boat I think it would
be
> either Diablo or Diablo Grande. Phil has written of his own
Diablo's
> seaworthiness in MAIB and Diablo's ability to handle bad weather
and high
> seas. Unfortunately for us inexperienced boat builders, Diablo is
not an
> "instant" boat.
>
If you want Bolger's most seaworthy outboard boat I think it would be
either Diablo or Diablo Grande. Phil has written of his own Diablo's
seaworthiness in MAIB and Diablo's ability to handle bad weather and high
seas. Unfortunately for us inexperienced boat builders, Diablo is not an
"instant" boat.
You say that your lake sometimes sees waves 3-5 feet high. If you aren't
planning to go out in them and confine your boating to better weather,
Sneakeasy may be the ideal boat for you. Relatively easy to build, good
looking and doesn't require a lot of power to go briskly.
Phil Smith
San Francisco
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either Diablo or Diablo Grande. Phil has written of his own Diablo's
seaworthiness in MAIB and Diablo's ability to handle bad weather and high
seas. Unfortunately for us inexperienced boat builders, Diablo is not an
"instant" boat.
You say that your lake sometimes sees waves 3-5 feet high. If you aren't
planning to go out in them and confine your boating to better weather,
Sneakeasy may be the ideal boat for you. Relatively easy to build, good
looking and doesn't require a lot of power to go briskly.
Phil Smith
San Francisco
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---"ogarianoxman" <slloyd@e...> wrote:
to Phil Bolger, I suspect that he would
be happy to suggest one of he boat designs
which can be home built, looks cool, and
would be well suited for choppy water.
> I am thinking of building a boat,You might consider faxing your ideas
to Phil Bolger, I suspect that he would
be happy to suggest one of he boat designs
which can be home built, looks cool, and
would be well suited for choppy water.
Hello everyone,
I am thinking of building a boat, for the first time. I have no
experience - but learn quickly ;)
I am really liking the Sneakeasy boat and was wondering if anyone
has built this model? I have found several web links around the net
that describe people's experience, but i do not see answers to these
questions:
- how much, after all is said & done, does construction of this boat
cost?
- how easy is this model to build for a first timer?
- how does this boat perform in choppy water (i plan to use it on a
lake that sometimes sees 3 - 5 feet waves)
- how long does it take to build?
can anyone recommend a place to purchase plans and/or a kit for this
boat? Canadian links would be appreciated
thanks for your input
slloyd
I am thinking of building a boat, for the first time. I have no
experience - but learn quickly ;)
I am really liking the Sneakeasy boat and was wondering if anyone
has built this model? I have found several web links around the net
that describe people's experience, but i do not see answers to these
questions:
- how much, after all is said & done, does construction of this boat
cost?
- how easy is this model to build for a first timer?
- how does this boat perform in choppy water (i plan to use it on a
lake that sometimes sees 3 - 5 feet waves)
- how long does it take to build?
can anyone recommend a place to purchase plans and/or a kit for this
boat? Canadian links would be appreciated
thanks for your input
slloyd