Guest Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 With all the others going on I was feeling left out. Here's my garage as of yesterday Link to post Share on other sites
ScottiE 174 Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 looks quite wide for an outrigged rowing proa! Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Don't know of any rowing ( as opposed to paddling) versions. Though i met an Aussie who did a small powerboat version of a proa, something akin to a proa tinnie. Said it blew his socks off the speed he could get with very little horsepower. Can't remember the numbers coz I don't do powerboats, but he loved it. Link to post Share on other sites
w44vi 17 Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 I wish I had enough room in the garage to have a wee project but after a few ropes the odd sail the dingy outboard boxes of spare blocks shackles etc what design? Link to post Share on other sites
Mothership 6 Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Don't know of any rowing ( as opposed to paddling) versions. Though i met an Aussie who did a small powerboat version of a proa, something akin to a proa tinnie. Said it blew his socks off the speed he could get with very little horsepower. Can't remember the numbers coz I don't do powerboats, but he loved it. Wasn't it a pain taking the outboard from one end to the other when shunting? Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Here's the design http://www.jwboatdesigns.co.nz/plans/joansa/index.htm Mship, it had an engine, no need to shunt Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 I had a quick row in a 2 person rowing dory a few years ago. Wickedly fast easy rowing, tippy as all hell though. It also has a sailing rig, but there is no way i'm up to that. I saw the owner stick the gunnel under in a gust inside Clyde Quay Link to post Share on other sites
Mothership 6 Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Mship, it had an engine, no need to shunt Swiiiiiish Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 That shot is a good idea for rum comp. Garage shots. Messiest,fullest, most boatie bits, etc. Longest time since a car was last in it might be a goodie Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 343 Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Longest time since a car was last in it might be a goodie Cars go in garages? Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rocket Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Cars are for towing boats Boats live in garages.... Link to post Share on other sites
Grinna 2 Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Love the idea of the rowing dory. Keep us posted on the build Squid and when you get it wet would love to hear how it actually performs. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Will do. I guess about another three hours work and I'll have the skeleton intact. Unfortunately at the current rate of progress probably a week or more away. Meanwhile wondering about rowlocks. Don't want tacky plastic ones for this boat. Link to post Share on other sites
Grinna 2 Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Fosters? Or maybe try some 2nd hand bits from maybe Stanley Marine in Whangarei. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 http://www.seascapetrading.com/MARINEHARDWARE/marinehardwarepages/27ABCDrowlocks.html Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 EE, that's it. Their website isn't hugely helpful , have you ordered from there before? Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Nope but heres the email - stc@peak.org I'm picking fosters will also be able to find something for you tho. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Alan?? Currie, if you are out there, I have lost your phone number and would like to visit, can you contact me please?? Link to post Share on other sites
Fogg 427 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Pretty looking boat Squid but what are you gonna do with it? Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Building it is cheaper than therapy, so what i do afterwards is less important, but I'll go for a row up and down the river. BTW, the first planks went on Sat. Link to post Share on other sites
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