Boat Builder Central

Gatorgrizz, I'll give the rough dimensions. At the bottom of the transom it'll be around 42" wide, at the widest the chines are close to 50" apart. For the exact dimensions please consult the plans. Thanks very much, that was what I was looking for. Just to have an idea of the stability a...

Fantastic! I saw that it was 10" wider than the FS18, do you happen to have the max bottom widths and transom widths at the chimes? I haven't been able to find them for the FS18 anywhere. You will really need to buy the plans to get these. Plans are a small part of the cost of the build. I hav...

I'm a big fan of the bare bones/minimalist myself. Weight and cost savings, less clutter in the way, less cleanup time, etc. Fly fishing lends itself to this, no cast net, chum/bucket, livewell, giant tackle bag, etc. A rod, a fly box, a spool of tippet, and a few spare leaders. I'm working on a sma...

Fantastic! I saw that it was 10" wider than the FS18, do you happen to have the max bottom widths and transom widths at the chimes? I haven't been able to find them for the FS18 anywhere.

Thank you Jacques! I had asked about this boat awhile ago (except for the tunnel), I'm glad to see it coming to life! For the $ it takes to build a really nice FS18, I was worried it would just be a bit too limited. I had also been looking at the FS17 LS, but the added capabilities of that hull make...

Thanks Jacques, my mistake. No worries on actual calculations, I was just looking for a general standard. What do people typically use for the FS13 grab bars and similar?

This seems like the best place to ask due the the experienced members on here. I'm wanting to build both a paddle and stakeout pole/shallow water anchor for a stand up paddle board. I am considering using the fiberglass or carbon fiber sleeves from soller composites, which I believe were using on Jo...

Beautiful build! I'm glad to see you met your goals, I'm on the brink of following suit. Did you only end up using 4 sheets of the 4mm ply? I see the plans call for 6 sheets total, but I assume the 2 thicker sheets are for the frames and decks which were omitted. How would you compare the stability ...

There is also the SC 16 which would be a good match for your engine and enough capacity if it is capable enough for your needs.

Many 9.9 2-strokes can also become 15's with a carb swap, I'm not sure if yours can or not.

The FS14 is not a self-bailing design from the plans I've seen. This means if you take on water faster than you can get it out, you will be in trouble. Very different from an inflatable. Small boats can be very capable in rough conditions, look at the Hobie Power Skiffs. 15' boats that were designed...