Randy's Low Sheer OD18
Posted: Fri May 08, 2009 8:02 am
I have started my second Bateau designed boat. My first effort was the GF18 which is now being used for the third season of bay and flats fishing the middle Texas coast. There are many lessons that I have learned from my first build and lurking on this website and watching numerous other builds.
My Goal and plan for the OD18 - A capable bay and flats fishing boat that runs effectively with 50 or 60 hp. Provides a stable platform and is easy to enter and exit for wade fishing. Has a raised platform for spotting tailing fish in the shallows. So I am going to build the boat with a lower sheer and a flush deck on the rear half of the boat including the area for the center console. There will be a section in front of the console with the standard sole depth and a casting deck at the bow, per plans. More for looks than function the the first couple of feet at the bow will have the standard height sheer. The look will be come clear once I get the sides stitched on, hopefully this weekend.
One lesson I learned and will try to incorporate into this build: Nothing below the sole.
with the raised deck in the rear and gunnels on the sides, I ma going to run all fuel, electrical and steering lines and cables above the water line.
Another lesson that has already been incorporated into the bottom, is a through hull depthfinider transducer. I cut out an irregular hole and filled with glass fibers and resin. (can be seen in Gallery, search "randy").
I am excited about getting going on this latest project, but I will be hampered over the next few weeks as we prepare to move to a new (to us) house.
Look forward to the input and reactions form the members.
Randy
San Antonio
My Goal and plan for the OD18 - A capable bay and flats fishing boat that runs effectively with 50 or 60 hp. Provides a stable platform and is easy to enter and exit for wade fishing. Has a raised platform for spotting tailing fish in the shallows. So I am going to build the boat with a lower sheer and a flush deck on the rear half of the boat including the area for the center console. There will be a section in front of the console with the standard sole depth and a casting deck at the bow, per plans. More for looks than function the the first couple of feet at the bow will have the standard height sheer. The look will be come clear once I get the sides stitched on, hopefully this weekend.
One lesson I learned and will try to incorporate into this build: Nothing below the sole.
with the raised deck in the rear and gunnels on the sides, I ma going to run all fuel, electrical and steering lines and cables above the water line.
Another lesson that has already been incorporated into the bottom, is a through hull depthfinider transducer. I cut out an irregular hole and filled with glass fibers and resin. (can be seen in Gallery, search "randy").
I am excited about getting going on this latest project, but I will be hampered over the next few weeks as we prepare to move to a new (to us) house.
Look forward to the input and reactions form the members.
Randy
San Antonio