Thread: OozeGooze - pdgoose version of Ocean Explorer

When seaworthiness is mentioned I'm thinking big waves and wind blowing dogs off chains. I don't know how the OozeGooze will perform in those conditions but I can tell you that taking big waves on the nose of a PDR is similar to being stuck in stop and go traffic while driving a convertible in a downpour.

Originally Posted by BradLH

When seaworthiness is mentioned I'm thinking big waves and wind blowing dogs off chains.

WOW! Big waves and wind blowing dogs off chains!
This tiny microcruiser is not for this kind of weather!

Originally Posted by robhosailor

This tiny microcruiser is not for this kind of weather!

You're right, that's why I don't think either of them should be thought of as "really seaworthy"

More like "seaworthy for expected use".

MIK

Originally Posted by BradLH

You're right, that's why I don't think either of them should be thought of as "really seaworthy"

Yes. She can be really seaworthy ("lakeworthy") for her purpose and scale.
I've owned nano microcruiser shown in this threat above - she was seaworthy ("lakeworthy") more than expected but her ability to going into the wind decreased with the increase of a wind and wave height - it's normal for tiny unballasted boats with high sides, cabins and bows. I think - OozeGooze could be better in it.

Originally Posted by Boatmik

More like "seaworthy for expected use".

Just right!

Perttu, I would be very interested in learning more about this craft as I am going to start building something very similar in the next month or so. Let me know if you are willing to share some design info.

Thanks
Joe

Hi Joe

We are releasing plans for OozeGoose -soon. I cant say how long it will take to finish them, but drawings are close to finish - but spelling and cecking for mistages, material lists and thinks like that should be done. If I make a guess it will take some 6 weeks? or longer?
It will take 7 sheets of 6mm ply.

Thanks
Perttu
( here is boat with 6" screw-out clear deck plate as window. )

Originally Posted by Perttu

( here is boat with 6" screw-out clear deck plate as window. )

WOW! I like it! She is great! Few years ago she could be really similar to my wanted solution...

Originally Posted by Perttu

Best view so far! The strip between red and grey (white?) REALLY sweetens the aesthetics.

Here is the size comparasion between pdracer / pdgoose



Perttu

Why is the daggerboard offset?

Originally Posted by callsign222

Why is the daggerboard offset?

Internal comfort/functional layout - probably (?).

Fine nano and pico boats!

Originally Posted by callsign222

Why is the daggerboard offset?

Yep - easy way to cabin - There should still be same space for two
sleeper.

Perttu

Howdy,

Perttu and I have been passing sketches between us for about 4 months.

This process can often result in a boat that is "over-thought". Too much thinking adding complication.

But this cruiser version of the PDGoose looks like the design has been completely effortless - it just looks RiGHT.

I suppose I had better get on and do my part of the detailing. Foils, Spars, Sails. We have all the dimensions, but need to rewrite the instructions to account for some of the differences.

Very happy with this.

Michael