....inventor of the moaning chair ...used to contemplate ...centicubits...millicubits???
J Panter
Toter 2
Hello Portable Boat Enthusiasts, The new year has brought new
vitality to my boat design and building activity. This has taken
shape in the form of the TOTER-2, a careful redesign of the original.
This new version holds true to the original in more than a few
ways. It can still fit in the trunk of many cars when nested.
It can be rowed or powered by a trolling motor. It is easy to
build, requiring only 3 sheets of 1/4 inch plywood, and it's light
enough for most people to lift. However, that is where the similarity
ends. TOTER-2 can accept a stock trolling motor. TOTER-2 can accommodate
2 occupants in tandem. TOTER-2 can be rigged as a daysailer !
All this in a boat that is 3 feet wide and 8 feet long. Nested
(there are 3 bolt together modules) it is 3 feet square and about
16 inched high.
I started construction on December 30, and today, January 8,
all hull modules are complete, except for the taping of the seams.
The boat just about builds itself, after you cut out all the hull
panels. I am excited about this boat, because it encompasses the
good attributes of many of my other designs into one compact,
yet roomy, portable boat. And best of all, it looks like a boat,
and no trailer is required. The hull form is somewhat a teardrop
shape, to provide good water characteristics and occupant weight
balance. There are also 3 built-in buoyancy chambers for safety
(it wont sink if swamped), and, in the sailing version, there
are bolt-on side sponsons for greater stability, no centerboard
required. The plans are complete, except for photos of the finished
boat in the water. I expect launch date to be early March 2010,
or before.
I want to thank all the people who wrote in with their ideas
for the final design. It seems that multi-use capability is very
important, room for two, a sailing version, and of course portability
is a must. I think TOTER-2 will satisfy the needs of all those
that do not want to trailer a boat, or have boat storage problems,
and just want a nice, safe, portable little boat to cruise the
local waterways.
PHOTOS The boat shown includes a 4 foot center
module. The standard is 3 feet in length, but I am building the
extended version and will outfit it as a sailboat as well. The
plans include both versions. Sail plans, including rudder, mast
and rigging are extra.
The 3 hull modules bolted together.
Center module is the 4 foot long option.
All 3 modules nested for storage.
PS: If, for any reason, you do not wish to receive e-mails of
this type, just reply with a "Do not send again" notice.
I will delete your e-mail address from the mass mailing listing.
I recently received the System
Three QuickFair from you, which allowed progress
on the micro Auray punt. It's nice stuff; easy to mix, goes on
smooth, and sands nicely. The little boat is planned for a young
grand niece so that she can learn to row. I started with plans
from Hannu's Boatyard (https://koti.kapsi.fi./hvartial),
which resulted in a boat 7'-3" by 40" to the outside
of the rail. I tried to make it look a bit salty by adding some
curve to the tops of the transoms and some quarter knees and bow
knees out of plywood.
The two pictures show the punt and oars. All it needs is a little
sanding and paint. Painting will be completed by grand niece and
her grandma (my sister) in colors of their choice. I'm eager to
see how that works out. The oars are whittled out of pine and
are 5.5 feet long. Note the Duckworks clamp-on rowlocks. These
are easier for a beginning rower.
Fair winds, Andy
Pirate Terminator
I've seen the construction pix but never the underway pix.....amazing.....how
many Merc. outboards on the back?
Here are some recent photos of the LCS 2 (to
be USS) Independence. She's at 43 knots here running at half
power. NOTE the absence of a bow wave.
Turns tightly, also; allegedly this also was
done at 43 knots...and from the look of the small bow wave,
she's still in the turn.
And then we have the massive helicopter deck
big enough for a CH-53. Last time I talked with the SURFPAC
guys years ago, THIS was the LCS they liked because of the
huge storage capacity under that flight deck and the size
of the flight deck.
Note that there is very little spreading wake.
In fact, it does not look like a wake at all, just foamy water
from the water jets. Somehow, at 40 knots, you'd think there'd
be more wake.
She's strange looking but aerodynamically designed;
is this beginning of a new design in ships?
Here's a Look at The U.S. Navy's New Pirate
Catchers!
WOW! A couple of these should be able to
clean up the pirates off the coasts of Africa.....
This is the U.S.S. Independence (LCS-2)
It is a Triple Hulled, Weapon-Laden Monster.
Here it is under construction....
Bruce Armstrong
Adjustable Outboard Bracket
It's hard to judge the correct height of an outboard bracket
on a canoe before you launch it, so I made an adjustable one.
The rope bottom right is an anti-torque line to stop the beam
turning. The bolts are 3/8".
Mike John
2010 New Orleans Boat & Sportshow
Postponed to 2011
CHICAGO, November 23, 2009 – The National
Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), North America’s leading
boat and sportshow producer, announced today that the 2010 New Orleans
Boat & Sportshow has been postponed until 2011 in order to address
dealer demands as the boating industry pulls out of the recession.
“There just wasn’t enough critical mass to warrant
an acceptable 2010 show for our exhibitors,” said Cathy
Rick-Joule, vice president of southern shows. “We want to
continue to be the Gulf Coast’s largest and best boat show
and look forward to a new day for our industry and a sustainable
and strong 2011 event.”
In addition to the show’s postponement, Barbara Sclafani,
who has been with NMMA for 17 years and successfully run the New
Orleans Boat & Sportshow as show manager for seven years will
retire on November 30.
“Barbara has served and devoted nearly two decades to helping
build and produce an excellent show in New Orleans and will be
greatly missed as part of our team. The foundation she built and
the reputation she helped create for the show throughout the boating
and outdoors community in the Gulf Coast will no doubt ensure
a strong and viable show going forward,” noted Rick-Joule.
The 41st annual New Orleans Boat & Sportshow is scheduled
to take place January 5-9, 2011 at the New Orleans Morial Convention
Center. A replacement for Barbara Sclafani has not yet been determined.
Editors’ Note: For more information please
contact Sarah Ryser at 312-946-6285 or sryser@nmma.org.
***
About the New Orleans Boat & Sportshow
The New Orleans Boat & Sportshow is produced by the National
Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). NMMA is the leading association
representing the recreational boating industry. NMMA member companies
produce more than 80 percent of the boats, engines, trailers,
accessories and gear used by boaters in North America. The association
is dedicated to industry growth through programs in public policy,
market research and data, product quality assurance and marketing
communications.
Sarah Ryser
Maiden Voyage
Gazing at this recently acquired landsailor, and knowing that
my dirtboating buddies in Montana had an additional season sailing
on ice, and further, stumbling upon some DN runners I'd purchased
years ago when I was first attracted to the concept of iceboating,
I thought to myself "Gee, I've got 95% of an iceboat sitting
right here". So with a couple of weeks, a couple hundred
bucks, and some judicious headscratching, I found myself searching,
somewhat desperately, for sailable ice. And yesterday it showed
up! Sunny, 29 degrees, and blowing 8 to 10 kts. I'd been watching
Diamond Lake, an hour north of me, but it had seen snow, and not
quite enough melting to produce a decent surface. And in the middle
of the day my feeble mind finally wandered to Sprague Lake, an
hour south, where I used to windsurf. Called up the resort, got
a mildly favorable assessment of the ice from someone who didn't
know much, and finally decided it was a nice afternoon for a drive
in the country. Arrived to find 9" of variable, but in some
spots great, ice. Rigged in less than 20 minutes, and got to spend
well over an hour screamin' around in my new toy! Worked amazingly
well, considering all the dimensions I just guessed at. Front
runner remained solidly planted the whole run, which is critical
for maintaining control of the boat. When pressed too hard, the
rear runners would break into a skid. But smooth driving kept
her solidly planted, and the acceleration bearing away on clean
ice is breathtaking! Gps gave a 47.9 mph top speed in no more
than 12 kts of breeze, with the smaller 4.0 meter sail. Not too
shabby for her first run!
Tore her down as the sun set, and grinned all the way home,
knowing I've got ANOTHER great sport to entertain myself with!
All hail SPEED!
Dave
Puddle Duck Under Snow
I really loved yesterday's article, Where the Mountains Meet
the Sky. I told my wife we're going to have to go there, even
if we only take the puddle duck! The article was especially nice
to see, given that I woke up to snow this morning (a rare event
in Las Cruces). I thought you might appreciate a couple of pictures
of my puddle duck sitting out in the yard under snow and my Muy
Fragile sitting on the back porch. I have a barn, but it's so
full of other things I couldn't get the boats in there. I did
have the puddle duck in there over last winter, but the space
seems to have filled up over the summer and I never got it cleaned
back out. I have really enjoyed going back and reading through
the archives during some time off I've had. I love your publication
and the store. Keep up the great work!
Paul
Novel Approach
Back sometime around 1996 or 97 I build a "stitch
and glue" dinghy using 1/4 exterior plywood and epoxy resin.
It mostly lived upside sitting in the mud at a 'dinghy' landing
in a marina on Clear Lake in Kemah, Texas (which produced some
minor rot on the tips of the transom and bow plate).
In 2000 I moved myself and the boat to Central
New Hampshire and in 2001 or 2002 I set the afloat in a small
pond in the back of my property. It was there that the boat
had a few moments of fame when I posted on the internet pictures
of it buzzing around the pond powered by a gasoline leafblower.
Robert
William Atkin's "Gretchen"
Hi Chuck and Sandra,
I'm building William Atkin's "Gretchen", featured in
BDQ 19, and need
some gudgeons and pintles. It looks like the "Rudder Hardware
for
Weekender" will work but I just want to make sure that it
is o.k. to
squeeze them down to fit a 1-1/4" thick rudder.
William Atkin's "Gretchen"
I just finished a strip-planked version of the hull and am getting
ready
to glass it; picture attached.
Thanks, Dave
Minimalist Cruiser
...Seen in a recent ad for used boats....for $200 (minus the
engine) ...apparently the builder is both creative and optimistic....
Boat Trader "Pets on the Water"
photo and video contest
Hello, Chuck.
Whether their boat is a kayak or a yacht, every pet owner knows
that their pet is the best-looking on the water. Now they can
prove it.
Boat Trader’s “Pets on the Water” photo and
video contest is asking for submissions of photos or video showing
pets enjoying the boating lifestyle. The grand prize winner will
receive a Flip video camcorder.
For more information, please see the press release below or contact
Courtney Chalmers, Boat Trader brand manager, at 757-351-7496
or courtney.chalmers@traderonline.com.
Regards,
Jennifer
***
NORFOLK, Va., Jan. 11, 2010 – Boat
Trader, a division of Dominion Enterprises, today
launched the “Pets
on the Water” photo and video contest. Boaters
are asked to submit their favorite photographs and videos of their
pets enjoying the boating lifestyle for a chance to win a Flip
video camcorder.
From Jan. 11 to Feb. 12 Boat Trader will accept photo and video
submissions which will be posted to the Boat
Trader Facebook page and to the Boat
Trader Insider blog. On Feb. 13 Boat Trader will
announce three finalists and will open voting to the public until
Feb. 28. The photograph or video with the most votes will be announced
March 3.
“One of the best aspects of boating is that it’s
a family-oriented activity, and many of us consider our pets to
be part of the family. We want to create a more communal environment
throughout Boat Trader’s social network, and what better
way to kick it off than by sharing photos and videos of our pets?”
said Courtney Chalmers, brand manager of Boat Trader.
I saw this on the net and thought you might like
it.
Cheers Stewart
Winter Support
The attached photo shows why overturned boats
should be supported from below in the off season in some areas.
The boat in the photo is the canoe in the article published
on 18-19 November. It's supported buy a folding lawn chair
wedged between the keel and the ground. The snow layers will
compact and turn to ice if left long enough. Comes a thaw
and rain will soak in increasing the load.
William R Watt
Chuck, I have been meaning to thank you again for taking the
time to come look at my pathfinder in August. I have made some
progress since then and am attaching pitcures so you can see how
it looks. The coaming, deck, seats and bunk flats are just dry-fit
at this point, so a lot of gluing still to be done.
I plan to order the sails from Duckworks some time in the spring
and may have a few questions before ordering.
Also, I plan to make the masts with aluminum if possible (per
the plans).
Thanks,
Jon
Sponsorship for the Palm Beach Marine
Flea Market and Seafood Festival
The Palm Beach Marine Flea Market and Seafood Festival will be
held at the Palm Beach Kennel Club in West Palm Beach Florida
this Feb 26-28, 2010. I would like to offer you, a leading and
respected company, sponsorship in this exciting event. Your company
will be featured in all advertising as well as throughout the
event. This sponsorship opportunity will promote your business
in a very cost effective way.
The Marine Flea Market will provide an outlet for the marine industry
and private individuals to sell overstocked, new and used marine
equipment at a fraction of the original retail cost. Many boaters,
fishermen and divers will find valuable items for their maritime
lifestyle at bargain prices and the best value for their dollar.
The Palm Beach Marine Flea Market and Seafood Festival will be
the answer for buyers and sellers alike. Vendors will offer a
wide variety of items including fishing rods, reels, lures and
lines, antique collectibles and maps, teak furniture, tournament
gear, nautical art, crafts and jewelry, marine artifacts, boating
apparel, taxidermy and fish reproductions, diving equipment, marine
accessories and parts and floating docks.
In addition to the many varied nautical and maritime exhibitors,
this event will also feature healthy delicious seafood and all
the traditional side dishes, beverages, desserts and comfort foods
for visitors to savor as well. As an added attraction, live musical
performances will provide entertainment and add a festive atmosphere
to the show.
We have two sponsorships available, a business sponsorship and
corporate sponsorship.
Business Sponsor $500.00
Recognition of your company name and logo in all print advertising
and website.
10 X 10 booth in location of your choice.
Editorial on your company/product in 20,000 complimentary
copies of show Program
Corporate Sponsor $1,500
Recognition of your company name and logo in all print advertising
and website.
10 X 20 booth in location of your choice.
Editorial on your company/product in 20,000 complimentary
copies of show program
Logo advertisement on banner at main entrance and at the main
stage featuring 7 large performances.
If you would like to take advantage of this offer simply email
me your logo info@flnauticalfleamarket.com
and send your payment to Under the Sun Promotions 7040 W Palmetto
Park Road Suite 4 Box 362 Boca Raton, FL 33433. If you have any
questions, please feel free to call me at (954) 205-7813.
Product of the Week: TCNano® Gelcoat
Sealer
The new Gelcoat Sealer from TCNano Technologies
of Denmark uses chemical nanotechnology to clean, seal and
protect gelcoat above the waterline all season long. The safe,
easy-to-apply coating creates an invisible, durable dirt,
oil, water-repelling and UV-resistant shield on the treated
surface. A special compound also polishes damaged gelcoat
and removes powdery oxidized deposits with no impact on the
substrate. Just one 250 ml (8.5 oz.) can treats a 30-foot
boat. More info: www.tcnano.com.
Inquiries: Barrow International – call +44 1590 688332
or email chris@barrowint.co.uk.
