HI,
I like your dinghy design a lot. I'm looking to build a stable boat for my in-laws to replace their Adirondack guide boat, which is proving too tippy, especially when boarding & unloading.
My question is: Is the dinghy a flat-bottomed boat? There are 2 different renderings on the site, one which appears to show a v-hull, with 8 distinct hull panels, and another (top) view, which appears to show a flat bottom with 5 or seven panels.
Can you tell me which is right? I wold very much prefer the flatter bottom for stability reasons mentioned.
Thanks,
Marc Bourassa
marcb@aline.com
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That bottom panel is a single flat panel. Looks like the renderings you see are leftover from the original hull layout.
I've heard the Adirondack Guideboats were very fast, but tippy.
Look for a couple new canoes to come out shortly that might also be a good fit for your parents.
One is a 15'+ x 38" canoe that will be big, comfortable, yet mostly easy to paddle and have a transom for a small motor.
Another is a 14' x 34" square stern canoe that will be great for fishing and overall stability.
But it sounds like you're more interested in rowing.
I've heard the Adirondack Guideboats were very fast, but tippy.
Look for a couple new canoes to come out shortly that might also be a good fit for your parents.
One is a 15'+ x 38" canoe that will be big, comfortable, yet mostly easy to paddle and have a transom for a small motor.
Another is a 14' x 34" square stern canoe that will be great for fishing and overall stability.
But it sounds like you're more interested in rowing.
-Matt. Designer.