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#1
Boat Discussion / Re: Box boat
Last post by Frank - Today at 11:35:47 AMMost of the lads building these went with a 45 degrees at both the bow and stern
My bow section starts off as a 45 but then switches to a 22 1/2. I think this will increase smooth water flow.
I raised the last foot of the sterns waterline up 1 inch. I did not go with a 45 as I didn't want the wait carrying capacity at the stern to be compromised.
The bottom has two layers of 6 ounce cloth and epoxy
The top sides will have one layer of 6 ounce cloth and epoxy
My bow section starts off as a 45 but then switches to a 22 1/2. I think this will increase smooth water flow.
I raised the last foot of the sterns waterline up 1 inch. I did not go with a 45 as I didn't want the wait carrying capacity at the stern to be compromised.
The bottom has two layers of 6 ounce cloth and epoxy
The top sides will have one layer of 6 ounce cloth and epoxy
#2
Boat Discussion / Re: Box boat
Last post by Frank - Today at 11:32:45 AMThe portside will have a small countertop and a section for the cooler to fit.
There will be storage under the countertop and forward of the cooler
Starboard side will be all my bunk with storage underneath.
I am building it with 3/8 plywood on the sides, half inch plywood on the bottom and 1/4 inch plywood on all the roofs to keep the upper weight light.
There will be storage under the countertop and forward of the cooler
Starboard side will be all my bunk with storage underneath.
I am building it with 3/8 plywood on the sides, half inch plywood on the bottom and 1/4 inch plywood on all the roofs to keep the upper weight light.
#3
Boat Discussion / Box boat
Last post by Frank - Today at 11:30:23 AMNothing new getting posted so I thought I would share my latest project.
There is a cruising group here in Ontario called Can-Am dinghy cruising association. I met up with them several years ago and it was wonderful sailing with a like-minded group of small Boat nuts. Multiple sailboats from 13 feet up to around 20.
I sailed my Sun Cat with thrm the first few cruises
Once I built my little Mariner mini trawler, I sold my son Cat to another one of the members.
Most of us are over 60 and several are switching to little power cruisers.
A few have built box boats
I always loved designing small, so took it upon myself to try and figure out what the smallest boat I could build that you could comfortably be on for a week.
Drew up a 10 foot box Boat
I'm home a couple of weeks and I've started building it.
Will be a fun project.
Yes, it's a sickness....
You can see in the sketch that there will be a covered area to sit and steer the outboard from
The aft end will have a foot well so you can sit and fish.
Only 4 foot of headroom below, but will be a large sliding companionway hatch so you can stand up to change your clothes or stretch your legs.
Will be powered by a 2 1/2 hp 4 stroke
There is a cruising group here in Ontario called Can-Am dinghy cruising association. I met up with them several years ago and it was wonderful sailing with a like-minded group of small Boat nuts. Multiple sailboats from 13 feet up to around 20.
I sailed my Sun Cat with thrm the first few cruises
Once I built my little Mariner mini trawler, I sold my son Cat to another one of the members.
Most of us are over 60 and several are switching to little power cruisers.
A few have built box boats
I always loved designing small, so took it upon myself to try and figure out what the smallest boat I could build that you could comfortably be on for a week.
Drew up a 10 foot box Boat
I'm home a couple of weeks and I've started building it.
Will be a fun project.
Yes, it's a sickness....
You can see in the sketch that there will be a covered area to sit and steer the outboard from
The aft end will have a foot well so you can sit and fish.
Only 4 foot of headroom below, but will be a large sliding companionway hatch so you can stand up to change your clothes or stretch your legs.
Will be powered by a 2 1/2 hp 4 stroke
#4
The Scoot! / Re: Liveaboard ComPac 27ft sai...
Last post by Frank - May 14, 2025, 08:48:47 PMOn the Compac I had a 210 watt panel with an adjustable mount feeding 2-235 amp hour 6 volts (235@12)
On Deja Vu I have a 165 watt panel with an adjustable mount feeding a 200 amp hour lithium
both had MPPT controllers
Both really benefited by being able to "tilt" towards the sun..
On Deja Vu I have a 165 watt panel with an adjustable mount feeding a 200 amp hour lithium
both had MPPT controllers
Both really benefited by being able to "tilt" towards the sun..
#5
The Scoot! / Re: Liveaboard ComPac 27ft sai...
Last post by s/v necessity - May 13, 2025, 11:16:11 AMFrank, How much solar did it take to keep your engel running?
#6
sailFar.net Discussion / Re: Attempted around alone una...
Last post by wolverine - May 09, 2025, 07:32:10 AMI met Josh Kali before he left for Antigua. He was here in Oriental giving tours of his boat and answering questions. Im on the left.
#7
Gear Here / Re: Dinghy Navigation Lights
Last post by wolverine - May 09, 2025, 07:25:43 AMIve seen those, thought maybe there are lights specifically made for inflatables.
#8
sailFar.net Discussion / Re: Attempted around alone una...
Last post by Bob J - May 09, 2025, 07:21:55 AMhttps://minigloberace.com/
Not sure if anyone's following this. Pretty cool, home built 19' boats racing round the world.
Not sure if anyone's following this. Pretty cool, home built 19' boats racing round the world.
#9
Gear Here / Re: Dinghy Navigation Lights
Last post by Frank - May 08, 2025, 09:43:59 PMMake these work?
#10
Gear Here / Re: Dinghy Navigation Lights
Last post by Frank - May 08, 2025, 04:38:56 PMI wonder if they make a tri colour clamp on?