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Any movement forward on this concept? I have been looking at the plans for a 36' trawler and also a 28' trawler, both are using a single diesel and traveling at hull speed but since I have no intent to rush 6-9knots will work just fine. still hoping Jaques comes up with a plan that blows me away.

Hey tom, Thanks for the comment. It has helped and I am patiently waiting to see what Jacque's comes up with. With corona virus slowing the world to a stand still and then the Red Tide restarting its crap down here I have been slow to move on any projects. Actually have a build that will be starting...

Tom here which flats boat? If you don't want to post pictures of it now, please post some in the Finished Boats section. I do wish you would start a build thread of AB23. It not only keeps us entertained but helps future builders. I am sorry you think that there is criticism when people post pictur...

Thanks Tom, If I build it I will probably not post pictures until it is done. to many people like to criticize but don't even try. working on a flats boat at the moment so this one would be 10-12 months out before being started. thanks for the help as the pictures look really bad

when I look at the study plans for the ab23 it looks like the outer hull at the gunnel is close to parallel from the console to the stern but the two pictures that show a boat that is actually floating makes it look like the gunnels come back in kinda like an oblong football shape. is this just an o...

I spoke with Jacques about a boat to do the Great Loop on. It seems after some discussion on this forum, some research and such that plans for the perfect hull do not exist. therefore I am starting this thread were we can give our opinions and ideas so that maybe we can get a design that fits the ho...

Oh to be under 50 again, and great loop over a number of years' warm weather seasons in a beautiful camp cruiser you'd built. Sweet spot speed 10 knots, nearly double that when needed. Fuel miser. :D Less fuel burned = more lovely cigars to smoke and more good scotch to enjoy. I used o be in a hurr...

I think 10 mph would be perfect. most of my preliminary panning has been done being able to cover 40-50 miles Max per day so 10 would work out great and the couple of longer days could still be all daylight trips without having to navigate during the night. also Jaques I seem to be unable to send yo...

Jaquesmm, I sent you a message I think. If you didn't get it let me know how to get you my email but as I am in the early stages of the planning and everything for the Loop I will gladly wait to see what you have in mind for the loop. I won't even consider starting a build for at least 3 years on th...

thanks Fuzz. already taped it out and have done a few drawing of it. seems about right. my wife and I don't need a lot of space and just want to get out and enjoy the slow life for a year.