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Boat Discussion / Re: Box boat

Last post by Frank - June 21, 2025, 06:24:04 PM

No, I haven't, but it certainly looks like some I would enjoy.
Will see if they are available up here. Thx

#2

Boat Discussion / Re: Box boat

Last post by wolverine - June 21, 2025, 02:21:30 PM

Have you read this?

#3

Boat Discussion / Re: Box boat

Last post by wolverine - June 21, 2025, 02:14:31 PM

That is cool. Maybe someday I'll attempt something similar. It would be perfect for the protect waters and creeks around my place.

#4

Boat Discussion / Re: Box boat

Last post by Frank - June 21, 2025, 06:35:01 AM

Taking shape...
At 10' x 4' it's like a cartoon .....

#5

Routes and Destinations / Re: Georgian Bay: fun on less ...

Last post by Frank - June 01, 2025, 09:13:23 PM

I really your trawler conversion

Thanks.
It's nice to be able to stand up inside and look out on a rainy day.
Relative luxury on a small boat.

#6

Routes and Destinations / Re: Georgian Bay: fun on less ...

Last post by wolverine - June 01, 2025, 08:15:10 PM

I really your trawler conversion

#7

Routes and Destinations / Re: Georgian Bay: fun on less ...

Last post by Frank - June 01, 2025, 06:10:08 PM

A few more pics
Weather was a mixed bag
Sun and rain
Warm and very cool...
Clear and fog
Still great camaraderie and scenery

#8

Routes and Destinations / Georgian Bay: fun on less than...

Last post by Frank - June 01, 2025, 06:07:14 PM

Fellow small boat enthusiasts met up at Britt, on NE Georgian Bay to launch for a week exploring some of the thousands of islands.
Beautiful country!
I had my Mariner trawler conversion at 19ft
A Nordica 16
2 15ft West Wight Potters
A 13ft Guppy
12ft box boat
Shows how you can easily trailer to new places and have fun!

#9

Boat Discussion / Re: Box boat

Last post by Frank - May 18, 2025, 11:35:47 AM

Most 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

#10

Boat Discussion / Re: Box boat

Last post by Frank - May 18, 2025, 11:32:45 AM

The 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.