New Boat

[tx river rat]

Mat
I have just finished rigging the freedom so it is pretty well finished. I thought about the South Wind but What I really need is a Yak 12 ft long
30 inches, wide flat bottom. Similar design on the hull as Freedom with
a cockpit like I built on the freedom sealed bulkheads .
Ok now let me explain why I want these things in a boat. 12 ft will just throw in back of the truck no rack with tailgate down and be legal. 30 inches wide I have a soninlaw thats a big boy so it would be comfortable and it would be stable for new folks to try. Like the flatbottom for fishing shallow and stable put ins . with the sealed bulkheads you have the best of both worlds low seating position so is stable low wind signature. but works like a sit on top easy to get in and doesn't catch much water if you do turtle.
Ron

[jem]

This design is very close to something Momo and I have been discussing except it's 11' instead of 12'.

What weight capacity do you need?

[tx river rat]

I weigh 215 but I need at least 100 lbs over that, this will be a flat water are slow river boat.
I have a Heritage 9.5 does ok with me in it but kills my legs and feet about an hour I start hurting .
Ron

[hairymick]

G'day Ron,

Is 12ft the max length ya can get away wth?

[tx river rat]

Hairy
Here in TX you can extend over back of the truck 3ft without flagging it
I have a 7 ft bed 2 ft on tailgate so 12 ft is realy the legal limit. I want this boat as an extra and a boat that I can throw in back of truck go fish for an hour or two.
Ron

[jem]

The one we were working on looks like this:



11' x 30.5". I'll haven't run the numbers in a while but I believe capacity was up to 350 lbs for paddler and gear.

[tx river rat]

Mat
That sure might work, be a good boat for day trips and realy stable.
Ok here we go

When
Ducking, here comes Mat with the cowpies
Ron

[hairymick]

Sweeeeet,

Thanks Matt,

Ron, thanks mate. I like that one.

[jem]

probably July, 1st week or so.