Pirogues? Jon boat? or something simular.

[Rob95222]

NEWBIE ON DECK!

I'm 70yrs young and wish to build a boat that is oar powered and very stable. It will be used in marshes and slow flat rivers for Photography of birds. Must have at least 24" of floor board for tripod use. 350lbs min. load. Single occupant.

I solicit your years of knowledge in this matter in order to make the best selection. I understand that there are many factors and predjuices. Please offer yours - no matter what the other say.

Thank You for your time and consideration.

P.S. great forum.

Rob...............

 

[Jimmy W]

There are many different row boat plans available. What type of construction do you want to use? Stitch and glue plywood, wood strip, lapstrake? Matt has his 12'6" McInnis Bateau at http://www.duckworksbbs.com/plans/matt/mcinnis/index.htm. Many others here: http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/r/plansindex/pullingboats.htm.
A boat designed to be rowed would be more stable than a pirogue and easier to row than a jon boat.

 

[Rob95222]

Thanks, Jimmy W.,

This is the kind of info that I was looking for. Not being a native of the South I am not familiar on the uses of the various boats that this forum discusses.

I think that I would like to build a stitch and glue - maybe a variation of a bateau or jon boat. As I have to manage the boat myself, I need to keep the size and weight to minimum.

Appreciate your answer to my post. May you and yours have a great holiday season.

Rob................

 

[Jimmy W]

There really doesn't seem to be many rowers on this forum, mostly paddlers instead. Rowing is certainly a good way of propelling a boat though.

 

[oldsparkey]

There is a new boat being made that might fill the bill for you. Some pictures of it have been posted on his web site so ...NOW.. I can tell folks about it. It can be paddled , rowed or run with a 3 hp kicker on it. My suggestion would be oars and row it or use a motor to get to where you want and then paddle it for stealth.

It is 14 feet , 12 inch side boards and 32 1/2 inches wide on the bottom with a 43 inch beam which should make it a very stable boat. All stitch and glue. There aren't any plans for it since they ware being drawn up as I type this ,they should be available in a week or so.

http://www.unclejohns.com/bysk14

Chuck.

 

[preacher]

I am 68 years old and this is my Bumble Bee. 16 feet long 33 inches wide. So stable I can stand in it.

Designed my own plans. 3 sheets of plywood and 3 gallons of epoxy, a lot of fun.

 

[Ozark]

Rob I've been considering something like this

http://montana-riverboats.com/Pages/Dri ... index.html

you might even like a smaller one like this

http://montana-riverboats.com/Pages/Dri ... index.html

 

[crkdltr]

Rob I've been considering something like this

http://montana-riverboats.com/Pages/Dri ... index.html

you might even like a smaller one like this

http://montana-riverboats.com/Pages/Dri ... index.html

Both of those look similar to Uncle Johns Cajun Skiff, may want to hold off until they are available.

 

[Ozark]

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