Stripperguy,
The SOF is a bit over 17' and 21" wide , the weight is ~35 lbs but the boat is way overbuilt. I've thought of building another about 15' long and less of the Greenland angle to the bow and stern . Would be able to be 25-28 pounds no problem. You'd spend $3000+ for a boat of that weight without the unique individuality and eye appeal.
I'm working on a design for a stripper I may build this summer somewhat like your DY but being a big guy, 6'3" 220 lbs I'm looking at a bit wider boat at ~30 1/2" wide. When kneeling I like my knees a bit wider apart. looking at a boat 16'8" long x 30 1/2" , 13" deep a bit more rocker than my previous boat and shoot for 33-35 lbs. Looking for an all round boat for tripping, fishing etc but still have a good bit of speed when I want it. The one difference I do verus your boats is inwales only and made with 3 strips laminated inside the boat. This gives plenty of stiffness is light and keeps the gunwale width at the paddle position as narrow as possible. I also have worked some flair into the bow to add volume above the waterline to handle big waves on the Adirondack lakes and moderate whitewater.
I've been thinking of paddling the Connecticut River from source to sea, this would be a good choice for that trip.
John M.
The SOF is a bit over 17' and 21" wide , the weight is ~35 lbs but the boat is way overbuilt. I've thought of building another about 15' long and less of the Greenland angle to the bow and stern . Would be able to be 25-28 pounds no problem. You'd spend $3000+ for a boat of that weight without the unique individuality and eye appeal.
I'm working on a design for a stripper I may build this summer somewhat like your DY but being a big guy, 6'3" 220 lbs I'm looking at a bit wider boat at ~30 1/2" wide. When kneeling I like my knees a bit wider apart. looking at a boat 16'8" long x 30 1/2" , 13" deep a bit more rocker than my previous boat and shoot for 33-35 lbs. Looking for an all round boat for tripping, fishing etc but still have a good bit of speed when I want it. The one difference I do verus your boats is inwales only and made with 3 strips laminated inside the boat. This gives plenty of stiffness is light and keeps the gunwale width at the paddle position as narrow as possible. I also have worked some flair into the bow to add volume above the waterline to handle big waves on the Adirondack lakes and moderate whitewater.
I've been thinking of paddling the Connecticut River from source to sea, this would be a good choice for that trip.
John M.
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