Re: [bolger] Digest Number 1664
Russ,
1} The opposite of 'tender' is 'stiff'
2} I empathize with low back problems. And with a wife that hates
'heeling', I understand the desire for a stable platform. This leads to.
. .
3} Rubens Nymph was sold to a gentleman who wanted to do some
'gunkholing' with his wife. She had a degenerative muscle disease and
therefore had a great deal of mobility problems. At approximately 8 feet
LOA x 4 foot beam she fit the bill nicely. Although there has been some
recent comments about 'oil canning' of the bottom, I could stand with my
feet together {giving a loading of 225+ pounds/sq.ft.} and got NO
MOVEMENT. This test was done between two sawhorses with no 'water
support'. There was nothing extraordinary about the construction . . .
1/4 in. Lauan, epoxy & 6 oz. glass on the exterior.
4}EASILY trailered. 'Cartopping' might require some thought for a 'rack'
or support wide enough for the gunnels. {NOTE: the gentleman took
delivery using his small SUV {?} and the short, standard, built-in,
'factory rack'. We placed her, right side up, between the outer rails .
. . just like they were made for her. The 'however' with this was the
'angles' of the fore & aft transoms . . . they probably created a lot of
'lift' at highway speeds}
5} A small electric or gas o/b should be no problem . . . although her
rocker is for rowing. Therefore, a motor will NOT be as effective at
anything above a slow speed.
6} It would probably cost as much, if not more . . . and certainly more
aggravation . . .to DIY an 'on-board' generator. I've seen some
small{about a foot square}, compact, and efficient generators for sale .
. . Honda comes to mind. Look at your local Home Depot, or Northern
catalog.
7}I wouldn't go with the 'DIY one-lunger' idea - {I CAN give you some
horror stories}. Definitely not on the Nymph. However, I DO recommend
her as a 'beginning' to get some solid experience in BOTH building &
handling.
Regards & Good Luck,
Ron Magen
Backyard Boatshop
Due to low back problems I'm a
1} The opposite of 'tender' is 'stiff'
2} I empathize with low back problems. And with a wife that hates
'heeling', I understand the desire for a stable platform. This leads to.
. .
3} Rubens Nymph was sold to a gentleman who wanted to do some
'gunkholing' with his wife. She had a degenerative muscle disease and
therefore had a great deal of mobility problems. At approximately 8 feet
LOA x 4 foot beam she fit the bill nicely. Although there has been some
recent comments about 'oil canning' of the bottom, I could stand with my
feet together {giving a loading of 225+ pounds/sq.ft.} and got NO
MOVEMENT. This test was done between two sawhorses with no 'water
support'. There was nothing extraordinary about the construction . . .
1/4 in. Lauan, epoxy & 6 oz. glass on the exterior.
4}EASILY trailered. 'Cartopping' might require some thought for a 'rack'
or support wide enough for the gunnels. {NOTE: the gentleman took
delivery using his small SUV {?} and the short, standard, built-in,
'factory rack'. We placed her, right side up, between the outer rails .
. . just like they were made for her. The 'however' with this was the
'angles' of the fore & aft transoms . . . they probably created a lot of
'lift' at highway speeds}
5} A small electric or gas o/b should be no problem . . . although her
rocker is for rowing. Therefore, a motor will NOT be as effective at
anything above a slow speed.
6} It would probably cost as much, if not more . . . and certainly more
aggravation . . .to DIY an 'on-board' generator. I've seen some
small{about a foot square}, compact, and efficient generators for sale .
. . Honda comes to mind. Look at your local Home Depot, or Northern
catalog.
7}I wouldn't go with the 'DIY one-lunger' idea - {I CAN give you some
horror stories}. Definitely not on the Nymph. However, I DO recommend
her as a 'beginning' to get some solid experience in BOTH building &
handling.
Regards & Good Luck,
Ron Magen
Backyard Boatshop
> Message: 13SNIP
> Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2003 16:22:15 -0000
> From: "Russ Davis" <red_avis@...>
> Subject: New member & request for ideas
>
Due to low back problems I'm a
> bit unsteady on my feet, so stability is important. (What's thebuild an onboard
> opposite of "tender" ... "tough"?)
>
> The boat will be pulled on a small trailer, or maybe cartopped. The
> primary use will be fishing in Northern California lakes and rivers.
>
> Power will be either electric or small gas inboard. This is the area
> where I need the most input. I'll describe my two competing ideas,
> then ask for ideas, advice, references, etc..
>
> 1) 12 volt electric motor, either an off-the-shelf trolling motor or
> a homemade job. . . .5.5HP lawnmower motor and a car alternator to
> generator/charger.- Russ Davis
> 2) 12HP gas B&S riding lawnmower motor. I think this could be used
> for an inboard, straight shaft setup. The idea of a 12 or 14 foot
> stern drive seems kind of cool.
> Rocklin, CA USA