TK1
5th June 2006, 05:17 PM
Hi all,
In my ongoing search for a boat to build (which is always a long process, and I'm in no rush as won't have the time / workshop space to do so until Spring at the earliest), I am interested in any local runabout designs.
I'm sure a few will shoot me down in flames for wanting something with a motor in it :eek: but my idea of a day out on the water is cruising around with drink in hand (something soft if I'm driving ;) ), cheese and pate spread out on the table. Not heeling along at some uncomfortable degree having to worry about the wind veering or something. And with a son approaching teenage years who likes things fast (not fast women yet, luckily :D ) he's much more interested in helping build a speedboat than a sailing skiff. I'd like his involvement so will save the trailer sailer for another time.
But, to the point...I have in mind a program over the years of a few boats I will build, increasing in complexity and size. For now, I am after a small wooden runabout or launch to get me started.
There are lots of UK and US sites with plans like Glen-L with the classic 'mahogany runabout' and 'motor launch' type of thing. Quite happy with these, but in support of all things Aussie, can anyone direct me to sites or designers out here offering similar designs? We do some great sailers, there must be some good launches out there too.
I have looked at the Duck Flat range of designer's offerings and have seen a couple I like. But before forking out for the plans and putting saw to plywood, any recommendations, links, etc to other local types (eg perhaps a motorized equivalent of a 'couta boat or something).
Yes, I can search the web but everyone out there will know other designers/links so any suggestions would be well received.
Thanks in advance,
Darren
In my ongoing search for a boat to build (which is always a long process, and I'm in no rush as won't have the time / workshop space to do so until Spring at the earliest), I am interested in any local runabout designs.
I'm sure a few will shoot me down in flames for wanting something with a motor in it :eek: but my idea of a day out on the water is cruising around with drink in hand (something soft if I'm driving ;) ), cheese and pate spread out on the table. Not heeling along at some uncomfortable degree having to worry about the wind veering or something. And with a son approaching teenage years who likes things fast (not fast women yet, luckily :D ) he's much more interested in helping build a speedboat than a sailing skiff. I'd like his involvement so will save the trailer sailer for another time.
But, to the point...I have in mind a program over the years of a few boats I will build, increasing in complexity and size. For now, I am after a small wooden runabout or launch to get me started.
There are lots of UK and US sites with plans like Glen-L with the classic 'mahogany runabout' and 'motor launch' type of thing. Quite happy with these, but in support of all things Aussie, can anyone direct me to sites or designers out here offering similar designs? We do some great sailers, there must be some good launches out there too.
I have looked at the Duck Flat range of designer's offerings and have seen a couple I like. But before forking out for the plans and putting saw to plywood, any recommendations, links, etc to other local types (eg perhaps a motorized equivalent of a 'couta boat or something).
Yes, I can search the web but everyone out there will know other designers/links so any suggestions would be well received.
Thanks in advance,
Darren