Recent content by tom q vaxy

GRRRRRR........ somebody beat me to it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyso_ynoXqA

that bimini & sidepanel is much more anchored than i would have imagined. the video of the inside looking towards the bow makes the whole assembly look like the fabric avenue is worth investigating further & i like the light framework holding it up. Q: is it customary to have waterproof fabric...

excellent points; gunnels stay as factory! thanks

i think the hull would be 50% of the "boat". pontoon boats are wet in that region if i understand correctly. they are a style which was considered & dismissed quickly!

thanks for the analogies. i know it's a loaded question fraught with circumstances. what i want is a gunk-hole camper but not having the courage to build (read: maintain forever!) a wood hull, am trying to be adaptive. the first boat will be my "tuition" and hopefully after it has shown me the...

i know "best" carries nuances for use, so right now i am only interested in general - "painting with a broad brush" - considerations. Q: will a short, wide, hull, be more "useful" than a longer but narrower hull? by "useful", i understand the criteria is going to affect the answer, so let's...

yes; i was thinking along those lines . . . .

oh man; these things are all over the place: https://tinyhousetalk.com/micro-houseboat-you-can-build/#more-21529 this one's kind of snazzy, too: https://inhabitat.com/nomadic-water-bed-on-wheels-lets-you-camp-on-urban-rivers/water-bed-by-daniel-durnin-7/

skimming through the unending sources of the internet, and gently coming to the conclusion if this was such a good idea why someone hasn't done it before, i came across this: https://duckworks.com/harmonica-plans/ the third one down w/ two portholes it's pretty much what i'm looking for in...

wow; can't get more straightforward than that. thanx

good "pro-tip"; i'll put that one in the vault. Q: shaft length - how is it calculated? and, follow up question - if it isn't a single answer on length, what benefits or adversities stem from altering the length and subsequent immersion depth?

thanks. that incentive to put 'er on the bow for sure. the initial installation effort would be quickly forgiven if it improved handling as you indicated.

from a motor longevity perspective, does it matter if the motor is pulling (bow location) or pushing (stern)? does the motor work harder (= shorter life) and/ or use more juice in either location? not concerned about convenience, as buying a new motor prematurely or rowing home because the...

i've not gone through the entire "materials" thread - yet! Q: anyone use 3M VHB tape? i've used it extensively on vehicle work (van & cap conversions) but wondered how salt water might affect it's durability. thx

i just started to read the "Decking" sticky and this gave me a thought: Q: is there any value from a safety perspective to raise the gunnels of a Jon Boat? i understand the design free-board would not change its effective dimension, but assumed the raised portion might act as a spray dodge in...