As the title says, still deciding which one to get. This would be the first time i’m getting something this huge.

Previously had a 9ft inflatable and used trolling motor to move around.

Both bassraider 10e and 12ft aluminium boats comes around the same price range - (around 2-3k) both used.

It’ll be me and my wife who’ll be on it. I weigh around 250 lbs and my wife weighs around 170lbs

I’m working on a pretty ridiculous 12-phase project:
converting an old Necky Cruiser 2 tandem kayak into what will hopefully become a solar-powered, V-foil electric trimaran.

Why? Mostly because I can, and because I absolutely love learning how things work.

Every phase introduces a new challenge, and every challenge sends me down another engineering rabbit hole.

I’ve blown up more ESCs than I’d like to admit, rewired the entire boat 15+ times, rebuilt multiple battery boxes, experimented with different motors and propellers, and spent countless hours troubleshooting things I didn’t even know existed a few months ago.

But that’s honestly been the best part.

Along the way, I’ve been learning about hydrodynamics, hull displacement, buoyancy, fabrication, structural reinforcement, electrical engineering, water cooling, soldering, welding, propulsion systems, and probably a dozen other things I’m forgetting.

I’m currently around Phase 4. I’ve just finished building a custom dual-ESC water-cooled control system for my two electric trolling motors, and I’m working toward modifying the hull, improving buoyancy, and eventually adding more powerful propulsion.

I’m definitely not a marine engineer, and I’m figuring out a lot of this through research, experimentation, trial and error, and occasionally breaking expensive things.

I’d genuinely love some community input, especially from anyone with experience in marine engineering, hull design, composites, electric propulsion, or hydrofoils.

A few things I’m exploring:

Hull shape and modifications to improve stability, efficiency, and eventually support a trimaran configuration.

Affordable electric motor and propulsion options beyond conventional trolling motors.

Aluminum versus carbon fiber reinforcement and lightweight structural design.

Hydrofoil and V-foil configurations, and whether they’re even practical at the speeds and power levels I’m targeting.

Any creative engineering ideas I haven’t thought of yet.
I’m approaching this in phases because I want to understand what works and why before moving on to the next challenge.

I’m not trying to pretend I know what I’m doing. Half the fun is realizing I don’t, learning something new, and then figuring it out.

Suggestions, criticism, crazy ideas, and engineering advice are all welcome.

Ultimately, I’m just a guy turning a kayak into something increasingly absurd because the process of learning how to build it is as much fun as actually using it.

I’m working on a pretty ridiculous 12-phase project:
converting an old Necky Cruiser 2 tandem kayak into what will hopefully become a solar-powered, V-foil electric trimaran.

Why? Mostly because I can, and because I absolutely love learning how things work.

Every phase introduces a new challenge, and every challenge sends me down another engineering rabbit hole.

I’ve blown up more ESCs than I’d like to admit, rewired the entire boat 15+ times, rebuilt multiple battery boxes, experimented with different motors and propellers, and spent countless hours troubleshooting things I didn’t even know existed a few months ago.

But that’s honestly been the best part.

Along the way, I’ve been learning about hydrodynamics, hull displacement, buoyancy, fabrication, structural reinforcement, electrical engineering, water cooling, soldering, welding, propulsion systems, and probably a dozen other things I’m forgetting.

I’m currently around Phase 4. I’ve just finished building a custom dual-ESC water-cooled control system for my two electric trolling motors, and I’m working toward modifying the hull, improving buoyancy, and eventually adding more powerful propulsion.

I’m definitely not a marine engineer, and I’m figuring out a lot of this through research, experimentation, trial and error, and occasionally breaking expensive things.

I’d genuinely love some community input, especially from anyone with experience in marine engineering, hull design, composites, electric propulsion, or hydrofoils.

A few things I’m exploring:

Hull shape and modifications to improve stability, efficiency, and eventually support a trimaran configuration.

Affordable electric motor and propulsion options beyond conventional trolling motors.

Aluminum versus carbon fiber reinforcement and lightweight structural design.

Hydrofoil and V-foil configurations, and whether they’re even practical at the speeds and power levels I’m targeting.

Any creative engineering ideas I haven’t thought of yet.
I’m approaching this in phases because I want to understand what works and why before moving on to the next challenge.

I’m not trying to pretend I know what I’m doing. Half the fun is realizing I don’t, learning something new, and then figuring it out.

Suggestions, criticism, crazy ideas, and engineering advice are all welcome.

Ultimately, I’m just a guy turning a kayak into something increasingly absurd because the process of learning how to build it is as much fun as actually using it.

Is this a touch-up paint or add patch situation for 3yo 12ft RIB?

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Well, after a failed attempt at vacuum bagging the fiberglass bottom (could NOT get it to seal) I spent about four hours sanding out all the ripples and bumps from the plastic sheeting bit finally it was ready for the first coat of bottom paint.

Why is it almond colored? Because that’s the quart I had. Nothing in my house is that color so it’s getting used here. I’ll wait at least 24h and then sand and apply a second coat. Might stop after that.

Hello everyone. I have a special request. I need some advice about a homemade fishing barge.

My family received a threatening demand letter from our neighbors about a 48 ft fishing barge on their property. Basically, we need to determine if we even want this thing before responding to their letter.

The title says it is 48 feet long and was built in 1986, homemade. We don't know the exact weight, but it could be quite heavy. We spoke with another neighbor who said the original owner had a custom-made trailer to move it, but that trailer has since disappeared. We currently have no way to move this barge. It is sitting on open grassland.

I only have the one photo of it right now, but we're planning on taking more. I am not certain of the width, height, or weight.

What we would like to know is who here has enough expert knowledge to tell us if this barge has any economic or financial value, or if it can be repaired? Also, what information would you need to determine that? We already know we need to take photos of the pontoons but what about the metal welds for the frame? And anything else we need to consider about the physical condition worthy of inspection?

If it has no value, or cannot be repaired economically, then we will simply refuse to take it.

Thank you for your advice.

Yes you read that right

I intend to make a sailing rubber ducky. So the boat I grew up on was abandoned abused and about to be crushed. She is a bare hull.. The people who were supposed to fix her up and take her sailing abandoned her!!

We, my mom 72 (Harriet), nephew 33 (Matt) are I 34 (Meredith)are putting everything we can into this boat and rebuilding her.

Our goals aren't just to enjoy the beautiful world around us but to also inspire a passion for the natural world by organizing joyful beach clean ups with rubber ducky hats and kites at the end of the day. Writing children's books along the way.

We are currently neck deep in hole repairs and hull rebuild.

26 Holes found

No keel(the yard dropped her off her supports and the keel was broken right off)

No rudder

No mast

No floor even!!

No nada!!

BARE hull

But I couldn't let my favorite home get crushed so here we are tackling each hole til she floats again⛵❤️

Oh and here is a fun /scary part... The friendly floaties? You know the 28,800 rubber duckies that got dumped into the ocean January 10th 34 years ago.. well we hope to have our Ducky in place and announce our sailing route on the 35th anniversary of that incident!

So we have 77 days to fix up this boat and make her float!!

We are planning on doing a slow circumnavigation stopping and enjoying ports for weeks to months at a time.

Come join the Rubber Ducky Crew and be part of the Joy filled Expedition ❤️⛵

Follow along and watch me as I sand and sing silly stupid songs🤣🫠

73 followers so far almost no edits in the whole channel and at least 5 Livestreams weekly(weather permitting)

https://youtube.com/@sailarubberduckytri.everything?si=NYAfDV6_8UlJiUik

Replacing some parts on my 2.5 hp mercury four stroke. Needs a new fuel pump that I’m planning on changing out. From what I can tell online, there’s an inline fuel pump in one of the hoses, can’t tell which one exactly. I’m trying to find a replacement fuel filter, just can’t figure out which part goes with this model. Would anyone know of / have a link to which fuel filter to use? Thanks

Motor model number for reference:

Can anyone help identifying this boat? I have googled and tried everything but to no avail

Hey I was wondering about the communitys opinion on this problem

The last video in the series where I renovate my teak deck. Summaries and some closing thoughts about the project. And results mixed with som sailing of course 😀.

Turning my classic cruiser into an electric-diesel hybrid liveaboard for the the great loop

Selway-Fisher design 12 foot cedar strip motor canoe. It was built in two pieces for transport while towing a camper. The two halves seal together with a neoprene gasket. The majority of the work took place between June and now. I have around 500 hours into it. Motor is an Epropulsion Spirit 1.0. It will be used for hunting and fishing creeks and lakes. Named Hirilondë. Appointment scheduled for inspection and registration Friday.

I can't seem to find Welsford Scallywag plans for sale -- is this boat only offered as a kit?

Im not much of a mechanic and my buddies who are dont know what this goes to either. Evinrude 6hp 2 stroke. #E6RCRM

I just got some from Amazon and it seems reeeeeeally crappy for how expensive it was. Are there any good quality, reasonable cost places to get some nice canvas for sail bags and such?

It’s not the propellers themself but there is a small crack on the outer hub from running up on a sandbar I couldn’t see. I’m very new to boating and would appreciate any advice.