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by AtTheBrink
Sat Nov 12, 2011 1:57 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: CC in a FS 18
Replies: 14
Views: 1851

Re: CC in a FS 18

Bayport_Bob wrote:If you're deadset on a CC, then make sure you add grab bars on it for when you walk around it. You'll need them.
Is it I understand that it is going to be pretty tippy... I really appreciate your input Bob! I am going to have lots of questions for you.
by AtTheBrink
Fri Nov 11, 2011 2:35 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: CC in a FS 18
Replies: 14
Views: 1851

Re: CC in a FS 18

I am shooting for something more like the HB "glades skiff". The boats about the same width.
by AtTheBrink
Fri Nov 11, 2011 2:23 pm
Forum: Questions before purchasing the plans and announcements..
Topic: widening the FS18...
Replies: 8
Views: 1120

Re: widening the FS18...

Thanks Jacques, I really appreciate the input! I am going to stick weigh the FS18. I am planning a round chine, cut-down version similar to Hooter's boat. I am going go with a tee-niny little console and extended decks. Do you see any problem there?
by AtTheBrink
Thu Nov 10, 2011 8:19 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: CC in a FS 18
Replies: 14
Views: 1851

Re: CC in a FS 18

George: yep! That is kind of the idea. But more like the simple box console in the Maverick link that Randy posted. Randy you are close enough to come fish! I wAnt the smallest I can get away with. I know weight is a huge issue for these micro-skiffs so smaller is better. I am shooting for 4".....
by AtTheBrink
Thu Nov 10, 2011 1:39 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: Mike's FS18 Build
Replies: 207
Views: 41721

Re: Mike's FS18 Build

Following your build closely, I am about to order the plans for mine. Any thing you guys would do different if you could start over?
Mike
by AtTheBrink
Thu Nov 10, 2011 1:18 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: CC in a FS 18
Replies: 14
Views: 1851

Re: CC in a FS 18

The big reason I would like the CC in this boat is I will be making fairly long runs (20-30 mile) and that would be.really tough on my bad back hanging on to a tiller for an hour long boat ride. I am going to try to put at least 12 gal of fuel and a small cooler like a yeti 45. This boat will be per...
by AtTheBrink
Thu Nov 10, 2011 9:08 am
Forum: Questions before purchasing the plans and announcements..
Topic: widening the FS18...
Replies: 8
Views: 1120

Re: widening the FS18...

Thanks guys. Just thinking out loud. Better to do it now and get the question answered...
by AtTheBrink
Wed Nov 09, 2011 8:14 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: CC in a FS 18
Replies: 14
Views: 1851

CC in a FS 18

I know its a narrow boat and I know next to nothing about building boats... I want to build this boat with little CC with just enough room for a small steering wheel and controls. I want an ETEC 25 or 30 pushing it. Looking forward to the build, my first! I have been doing my research and I am almos...
by AtTheBrink
Wed Nov 09, 2011 6:55 pm
Forum: Questions before purchasing the plans and announcements..
Topic: widening the FS18...
Replies: 8
Views: 1120

widening the FS18...

I am just wondering how trouble it would be to give this boat an extra 8 to 12 inches of beam. Is it feasable? Practical? Worth even pondering? I am going to build th boat, hope to have plans ordered in a couple weeks. I will be using this boat for its intended purpose, just looking for maybe so add...