Re: Work Skiff launched
The work skiff was to replace the Diablo that rotted out. If you build a Diablo, I would recommend using excellent plywood for the bottom piece at least, and glassing that portion inside and out. Rot anywhere else could be cut out and fixed in the 1/4" panels.
Diablo is an instant build, and a lot cheaper; particularly if you go with cheap plywood. It does blow around a bit due to it's light weight, but at the same time is easier to move around the yard and at the landing. Diablo gives a lot of bang for the buck.
For fishing, go with the Clam skiff. Although we did catch quite a few Bluefish, Bass, Fluke, and trout in the Diablo.
David
Diablo is an instant build, and a lot cheaper; particularly if you go with cheap plywood. It does blow around a bit due to it's light weight, but at the same time is easier to move around the yard and at the landing. Diablo gives a lot of bang for the buck.
For fishing, go with the Clam skiff. Although we did catch quite a few Bluefish, Bass, Fluke, and trout in the Diablo.
David
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "otter55806" <otter55806@...> wrote:
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> Looks great and thanks for the report! I'm in the process of trying to decide weather to build a clamskiff or a diablo. Like the initial stability of the clamskiff, but also like the secondary stability of the diablo. Is there anyone here who has operated both in not so great conditions?
> Bob
>
> --- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "dnjost" <davidjost@> wrote:
> >
> > Photos to follow. But, a quick report.
> >
> > I put a 9.9 hp on the 18' boat and am pleased to report an honest 15mph with myself on board. We have local lake horsepower restrictions so this is at the limit of what I can do locally. I will look for a 25hp for the ocean stuff.
> >
> > The boat is amazingly stable and does what Mr. Bolger designed it for, a nice stable platform for clamming, fishing, perhaps hand hauling pots (not my cup of tea). It is incredibly stable. In the second test run, I caught three largemouth bass one of which was a genuine old monster fish (location to remain hidden from prying eyes).
> >
> > I am now taking time with positioning of rod holders, cup holders, extra cleats, storage containers in order to get the boat as close to customized as possible while keeping it simple. From trailer to boating and back again takes no more than 5 minutes.
> >
> > David
> >
>
Both are too short for really rough water. That said, the Diablo looks like it would be the more comfortable boat to be in as the weather started to get bad and you ran for shelter.
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "otter55806" <otter55806@...> wrote:
>
> Looks great and thanks for the report! I'm in the process of trying to decide weather to build a clamskiff or a diablo. Like the initial stability of the clamskiff, but also like the secondary stability of the diablo. Is there anyone here who has operated both in not so great conditions?
> Bob
>
> --- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "dnjost" <davidjost@> wrote:
> >
> > Photos to follow. But, a quick report.
> >
> > I put a 9.9 hp on the 18' boat and am pleased to report an honest 15mph with myself on board. We have local lake horsepower restrictions so this is at the limit of what I can do locally. I will look for a 25hp for the ocean stuff.
> >
> > The boat is amazingly stable and does what Mr. Bolger designed it for, a nice stable platform for clamming, fishing, perhaps hand hauling pots (not my cup of tea). It is incredibly stable. In the second test run, I caught three largemouth bass one of which was a genuine old monster fish (location to remain hidden from prying eyes).
> >
> > I am now taking time with positioning of rod holders, cup holders, extra cleats, storage containers in order to get the boat as close to customized as possible while keeping it simple. From trailer to boating and back again takes no more than 5 minutes.
> >
> > David
> >
>
Looks nice. 15mph is a good speed, must have done a good job fairing the bottom.
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "dnjost" <davidjost@...> wrote:
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> I just put in a few more photos in the album. Complete build can be viewed athttp://picasaweb.google.com/dnjost/WorkSkiff2?feat=directlink
>
> David
>
>
> --- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "dnjost" <davidjost@> wrote:
> >
> > Photos to follow. But, a quick report.
> >
> > I put a 9.9 hp on the 18' boat and am pleased to report an honest 15mph with myself on board. We have local lake horsepower restrictions so this is at the limit of what I can do locally. I will look for a 25hp for the ocean stuff.
> >
> > The boat is amazingly stable and does what Mr. Bolger designed it for, a nice stable platform for clamming, fishing, perhaps hand hauling pots (not my cup of tea). It is incredibly stable. In the second test run, I caught three largemouth bass one of which was a genuine old monster fish (location to remain hidden from prying eyes).
> >
> > I am now taking time with positioning of rod holders, cup holders, extra cleats, storage containers in order to get the boat as close to customized as possible while keeping it simple. From trailer to boating and back again takes no more than 5 minutes.
> >
> > David
> >
>
Bob,
Having built the Diablo and came within days of building the 18" Clam Skiff I can offer a bit of advice. Diablo is an incredible boat, very light, strong and planes with little power. Here is a short video of my buddy and I cruising the Columbia River near Vancouver Washington
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2002638941940391367#
Powered with a very old 1957 18hp Stink & Rude outboard she moves just fine, each of us weigh 300#! Now for stability, Diablo is a rocky boat, need to be careful when boarding. At speed she handles like a Corvette! I have, at full speed of that old motor cranked the tiller as far as she would go and turn her within two boat lengths without skidding or tripping!
Clam Skiff looks very stable, especially for fishing but will be very heavy. Not sure I would be so daring with high speed turns with her square chines. For ease of building, I would go with Clam Skiff.
My 2 cents,
Dan
Re: Work Skiff launched
Looks great and thanks for the report! I'm in the process of trying to decide
weather to build a clamskiff or a diablo. Like the initial stability of the
clamskiff, but also like the secondary stability of the diablo. Is there
anyone here who has operated both in not so great conditions?
Bob
Having built the Diablo and came within days of building the 18" Clam Skiff I can offer a bit of advice. Diablo is an incredible boat, very light, strong and planes with little power. Here is a short video of my buddy and I cruising the Columbia River near Vancouver Washington
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2002638941940391367#
Powered with a very old 1957 18hp Stink & Rude outboard she moves just fine, each of us weigh 300#! Now for stability, Diablo is a rocky boat, need to be careful when boarding. At speed she handles like a Corvette! I have, at full speed of that old motor cranked the tiller as far as she would go and turn her within two boat lengths without skidding or tripping!
Clam Skiff looks very stable, especially for fishing but will be very heavy. Not sure I would be so daring with high speed turns with her square chines. For ease of building, I would go with Clam Skiff.
My 2 cents,
Dan
Re: Work Skiff launched
Looks great and thanks for the report! I'm in the process of trying to decide
weather to build a clamskiff or a diablo. Like the initial stability of the
clamskiff, but also like the secondary stability of the diablo. Is there
anyone here who has operated both in not so great conditions?
Bob
Looks great and thanks for the report! I'm in the process of trying to decide weather to build a clamskiff or a diablo. Like the initial stability of the clamskiff, but also like the secondary stability of the diablo. Is there anyone here who has operated both in not so great conditions?
Bob
Bob
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "dnjost" <davidjost@...> wrote:
>
> Photos to follow. But, a quick report.
>
> I put a 9.9 hp on the 18' boat and am pleased to report an honest 15mph with myself on board. We have local lake horsepower restrictions so this is at the limit of what I can do locally. I will look for a 25hp for the ocean stuff.
>
> The boat is amazingly stable and does what Mr. Bolger designed it for, a nice stable platform for clamming, fishing, perhaps hand hauling pots (not my cup of tea). It is incredibly stable. In the second test run, I caught three largemouth bass one of which was a genuine old monster fish (location to remain hidden from prying eyes).
>
> I am now taking time with positioning of rod holders, cup holders, extra cleats, storage containers in order to get the boat as close to customized as possible while keeping it simple. From trailer to boating and back again takes no more than 5 minutes.
>
> David
>
That was fast! Thanks.
From:dnjost <davidjost@...>
To:bolger@yahoogroups.com
Sent:Mon, August 16, 2010 6:54:57 AM
Subject:[bolger] Re: Work Skiff launched - photos added
I just put in a few more photos in the album. Complete build can be viewed athttp://picasaweb.google.com/dnjost/WorkSkiff2?feat=directlink
David
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "dnjost" <davidjost@...> wrote:
>
> Photos to follow. But, a quick report.
>
> I put a 9.9 hp on the 18' boat and am pleased to report an honest 15mph with myself on board. We have local lake horsepower restrictions so this is at the limit of what I can do locally. I will look for a 25hp for the ocean stuff.
>
> The boat is amazingly stable and does what Mr. Bolger designed it for, a nice stable platform for clamming, fishing, perhaps hand hauling pots (not my cup of tea). It is incredibly stable. In the second test run, I caught three largemouth bass one of which was a genuine old monster fish (location to remain hidden from prying eyes).
>
> I am now taking time with positioning of rod holders, cup holders, extra cleats, storage containers in order to get the boat as close to customized as possible while keeping it simple. From trailer to boating and back again takes no more than 5 minutes.
>
> David
>
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Excellent report.
Now we need updated photos..
From:dnjost <davidjost@...>
To:bolger@yahoogroups.com
Sent:Mon, August 16, 2010 6:28:10 AM
Subject:[bolger] Work Skiff launched
Photos to follow. But, a quick report.
I put a 9.9 hp on the 18' boat and am pleased to report an honest 15mph with myself on board. We have local lake horsepower restrictions so this is at the limit of what I can do locally. I will look for a 25hp for the ocean stuff.
The boat is amazingly stable and does what Mr. Bolger designed it for, a nice stable platform for clamming, fishing, perhaps hand hauling pots (not my cup of tea). It is incredibly stable. In the second test run, I caught three largemouth bass one of which was a genuine old monster fish (location to remain hidden from prying eyes).
I am now taking time with positioning of rod holders, cup holders, extra cleats, storage containers in order to get the boat as close to customized as possible while keeping it simple. From trailer to boating and back again takes no more than 5 minutes.
David
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I just put in a few more photos in the album. Complete build can be viewed athttp://picasaweb.google.com/dnjost/WorkSkiff2?feat=directlink
David
David
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "dnjost" <davidjost@...> wrote:
>
> Photos to follow. But, a quick report.
>
> I put a 9.9 hp on the 18' boat and am pleased to report an honest 15mph with myself on board. We have local lake horsepower restrictions so this is at the limit of what I can do locally. I will look for a 25hp for the ocean stuff.
>
> The boat is amazingly stable and does what Mr. Bolger designed it for, a nice stable platform for clamming, fishing, perhaps hand hauling pots (not my cup of tea). It is incredibly stable. In the second test run, I caught three largemouth bass one of which was a genuine old monster fish (location to remain hidden from prying eyes).
>
> I am now taking time with positioning of rod holders, cup holders, extra cleats, storage containers in order to get the boat as close to customized as possible while keeping it simple. From trailer to boating and back again takes no more than 5 minutes.
>
> David
>
Photos to follow. But, a quick report.
I put a 9.9 hp on the 18' boat and am pleased to report an honest 15mph with myself on board. We have local lake horsepower restrictions so this is at the limit of what I can do locally. I will look for a 25hp for the ocean stuff.
The boat is amazingly stable and does what Mr. Bolger designed it for, a nice stable platform for clamming, fishing, perhaps hand hauling pots (not my cup of tea). It is incredibly stable. In the second test run, I caught three largemouth bass one of which was a genuine old monster fish (location to remain hidden from prying eyes).
I am now taking time with positioning of rod holders, cup holders, extra cleats, storage containers in order to get the boat as close to customized as possible while keeping it simple. From trailer to boating and back again takes no more than 5 minutes.
David
I put a 9.9 hp on the 18' boat and am pleased to report an honest 15mph with myself on board. We have local lake horsepower restrictions so this is at the limit of what I can do locally. I will look for a 25hp for the ocean stuff.
The boat is amazingly stable and does what Mr. Bolger designed it for, a nice stable platform for clamming, fishing, perhaps hand hauling pots (not my cup of tea). It is incredibly stable. In the second test run, I caught three largemouth bass one of which was a genuine old monster fish (location to remain hidden from prying eyes).
I am now taking time with positioning of rod holders, cup holders, extra cleats, storage containers in order to get the boat as close to customized as possible while keeping it simple. From trailer to boating and back again takes no more than 5 minutes.
David