16' Single-Step Skiff; paddle, row, sail
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 12:41 am
Hello all. Just completed a JEM of a boat but feel I may have missed something because the design seems absent from the current plan index (I hope that Matt has not found reason to abandon this hull).
She (XW) was launched in Tuesday's afternoon chill. With a 38" beam, her hips are mellow and the overall effect of her chine is streamlined. However, her flared, Tumblehome sides create excellent stability for two, making stand-casting an easy feat from forward or aft. For those seated, her high freeboard provides excellent protection from wind and chop, while her single-stepped "v"-bottom tracks well when she is loaded for trim (Her steps will slap a little if she is kept well out of trim but she remains stable no matter where you sit) Total dry weight for this version is estimated at 80-90lbs. (I will revise the bench as there are 5-8 extra lbs. cypress there alone). Today was actually an initial launch, to compare load and stability characteristics for the fitting of oarlocks and a sailing rig (The mast step is located on the full length Keelsom and partners with the bench and forward bulkhead). She will feel the water again soon as a rowboat, and by Spring she will be sailing. I can't say enough about how well this hull design works and how many options it affords. If you can get your hands on the plans, and are willing to exert a little more patience than the Touring Pirogue requires, this boat is a real honey! Thanks Matt!
The following link provides launch photos and building steps, I hope it is OK to link my site here as I am not able to insert photos into this thread. If it is possible for someone to link the photos here I would appreciate it.
http://footonthesea.com/Pojects/Boats/H3/Boats.html
I will happily reply to any inquiries about the build process here, but please be patient if it takes me a few days, the water also calls.
Cheers.
She (XW) was launched in Tuesday's afternoon chill. With a 38" beam, her hips are mellow and the overall effect of her chine is streamlined. However, her flared, Tumblehome sides create excellent stability for two, making stand-casting an easy feat from forward or aft. For those seated, her high freeboard provides excellent protection from wind and chop, while her single-stepped "v"-bottom tracks well when she is loaded for trim (Her steps will slap a little if she is kept well out of trim but she remains stable no matter where you sit) Total dry weight for this version is estimated at 80-90lbs. (I will revise the bench as there are 5-8 extra lbs. cypress there alone). Today was actually an initial launch, to compare load and stability characteristics for the fitting of oarlocks and a sailing rig (The mast step is located on the full length Keelsom and partners with the bench and forward bulkhead). She will feel the water again soon as a rowboat, and by Spring she will be sailing. I can't say enough about how well this hull design works and how many options it affords. If you can get your hands on the plans, and are willing to exert a little more patience than the Touring Pirogue requires, this boat is a real honey! Thanks Matt!
The following link provides launch photos and building steps, I hope it is OK to link my site here as I am not able to insert photos into this thread. If it is possible for someone to link the photos here I would appreciate it.
http://footonthesea.com/Pojects/Boats/H3/Boats.html
I will happily reply to any inquiries about the build process here, but please be patient if it takes me a few days, the water also calls.
Cheers.
.
GREAT BOAT BUILD 
