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I wouldn't scale that boat. It's not an easy project. I suggest that you draw outlines on concrete with chalk. Use the scale drawings. Don't forget to then consider build space or the like. Any less than a metre in all directions is a pain. I have to move my tent to work on the other side. i have p...

What about a larger TX18, maybe the HS18 scaled up a bit to 22-24' using my current suzuki 140?

Jacques, Do you remember the gentleman name who built the HS23 or where i could find more info about this design?

I saw in another thread a reference to a HS23. Where could this design be found?

Are there any options for a sea sled that are larger than the TX18 with more freeboard?

I know very little about cats, and was speaking in general about modifying plans. Possibly it is to do with interference between hulls? The water is designed to flow between the hulls per the study plans. No interference at all. Cats are totally different than single hulls, OneWay. Two 90's and ove...

It sounds like that guy knows what he is talking about but much depends on personal opinion. Usable amount of deck space depends on your own needs, and 60gal is a lot more fuel than I'll ever be using. COG calculations were done on CAD software, which I think would be more reliable than someone loo...

BB Sig wrote: ↑Tue Sep 15, 2020 8:53 am Couldn't that be added after the hulls were built to plans?

Thats was kinda my thoughts too.

You can probably splash rail if it isn't already in the plan vs Carolina flare for drying out the ride. As far as carolina style i was mentioning this is it.. I love the shear line and just the small flare at the bow. It looks ike it would add just about a foot of width at the very front. https://w...

If you look at the area behind the seawall down at the transom, you will notice its slope down to the motor mount. This is not offered on any American cat that I know off, where all are flat, limiting the height of their USA tunnels. The slope allows you use small engines with 25" shafts and s...