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Excellent job. Nice and sharp looking.

Jason

wonder if he can make any money going to boat shows.

Am I crazy to start with the Trawler? Crazy, dumb, ... yes. Don't start with this boat. You'll need a sizable facility at least the length of boat + 10 feet, and at least twice the width of the boat (20 feet). More is always better. Hull + all equipment will likely be $40k to $75k depending on how ...

I have a 40 HP slightly heavy 4 stroke on mine. The boat has a slight rocker (1/4" of an inch???) which is probably limiting it's performance. I also have a bit too much weight to the rear, which doesn't help. But I get a max of 27 MPH out of it which has been plenty for 80% of the boating I do...

Yes! Glad you're back. In my opinion you've got the most exciting build going (not to knock on other's great boats).

Jason

With his pictures gone and no replies or posts, it sure seems like he wanted to sever ties with bateau.com. Well, I got to see his pictures for a few wonderful months. Great boat.

Hope he makes it back from whatever voyage he's on.

Jason

Fix their hulls instead and have two seadoos?

Jason

After building the boat, it was't much work to built a "toilet" out of some pine boards. The sides are just held in place with two 1"x2"s by pinching the sides between two 1"x2"s. The top was just high enough to slide a 5 quart "ice cream" bucket underneath it...

Love to know about:

1) how stable is it? I have a 20 year old alumacraft (sp?) that's got a flat bottom and is very stable. just wondering how the kids would do in such a canoe.

2) how much does it weigh? I think my 17' alumacraft is a good 70-90 lbs??? not sure

jason

Here are your pictures: http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpics/14892/boat.JPG Before. (How the heck did that thing go on a single axil trailer?) http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpics/14892/PICT0053.jpg After damage. http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpics/14892/PICT0056.jpg Another view ...