Thread: Kitset Boats

Originally Posted by Woody

My boat, which I referred to earlier.Attachment 44566

Looks like a bit of me that one....spent an hour welding up cracks in the 10foot frypan before work this mornin so I can get out.

It's solid as; has self draining forward anchor well; high self draining outboard well to suit long shaft outboard, stable, economical and will take a much larger outboard if that's what you want. Built in buoyancy under the seats as well and a cuddy shelf under the quarterdeck where I installed my R/T , sounder and switches. 1200gph bilge pump in back. Sectioned wooden floors which can be easily lifted at sea, where I can store nets and other gear, fish, etc. I had the high our rollock holders built that way purposely because the gunwales are nearly 6 inches wide n have inbuilt angled rod holders-- and also so I can row the boat with very long oars while standing up, either forwards or backwards while setting nets or longlines and the oars don't rub on the outer edges of the gunwales. Kim Bertelson was making basic work dorys and the dodger, bollards, hatch, outboard well, etc are all add-ons which I requested. In essence, you can custom build from a basic work dory. From what I can gather from his new website, the new small cats are even better. He claims 18 knots with ease with 30hp and 4 adult males on board, and unsinkable. I have no idea of current prices and options though. I do know he can professionally design anything you want and build it to any stage.

Originally Posted by Woody

It's solid as; has self draining forward anchor well; high self draining outboard well to suit long shaft outboard, stable, economical and will take a much larger outboard if that's what you want. Built in buoyancy under the seats as well and a cuddy shelf under the quarterdeck where I installed my R/T , sounder and switches. 1200gph bilge pump in back. Sectioned wooden floors which can be easily lifted at sea, where I can store nets and other gear, fish, etc. I had the high our rollock holders built that way purposely because the gunwales are nearly 6 inches wide n have inbuilt angled rod holders-- and also so I can row the boat with very long oars while standing up, either forwards or backwards while setting nets or longlines and the oars don't rub on the outer edges of the gunwales. Kim Bertelson was making basic work dorys and the dodger, bollards, hatch, outboard well, etc are all add-ons which I requested. In essence, you can custom build from a basic work dory. From what I can gather from his new website, the new small cats are even better. He claims 18 knots with ease with 30hp and 4 adult males on board, and unsinkable. I have no idea of current prices and options though. I do know he can professionally design anything you want and build it to any stage.

I am not sold on cats for my requirements but I like the look of your boat,sort of thing I am after but there is no mention of kits on his site or even mono hulls?

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Looks like a bit of me that one....spent an hour welding up cracks in the 10foot frypan before work this mornin so I can get out.

Actually its a Parkercraft same thing

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Actually its a Parkercraft same thing

The Bristol Freighter of the sea. So many rivets floating in loose formation. Those that don't leak are about to leak. Still like mine though.

Originally Posted by gadgetman

The Bristol Freighter of the sea. So many rivets floating in loose formation. Those that don't leak are about to leak. Still like mine though.

Very surprisingly its not actually the rivets that leak most, I went round and peened the offenders and its been good since, its the hull itself and the stiffeners cracking that is the issue....she is bloody old and bloody thin.

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Very surprisingly its not actually the rivets that leak most, I went round and peened the offenders and its been good since, its the hull itself and the stiffeners cracking that is the issue....she is bloody old and bloody thin.

I fear I may be to blame for exceeding Cams wee dingy's maximum load weight. could have swore the poor thing shuddered when I got out of the car, the motor went pale too

Originally Posted by mikee

I fear I may be to blame for exceeding Cams wee dingy's maximum load weight. could have swore the poor thing shuddered when I got out of the car, the motor went pale too

All my first mates are simmilar mass so its not your fault

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Very surprisingly its not actually the rivets that leak most, I went round and peened the offenders and its been good since, its the hull itself and the stiffeners cracking that is the issue....she is bloody old and bloody thin.

Yeah, think the thickest parts on mine are the welded repairs.

Originally Posted by gadgetman

Yeah, think the thickest parts on mine are the welded repairs.

ditto