AR15 in Ohio

[chrisobee]

I build a balsa model of the hull of CV16 when I had trouble visualizing how the hull panels fit together. It was very helpful. I may build another one day so that I have a model of my boat. My boat is now nearing completion.

[jsriolo]

I'm going to bed early so this update will be short. I have to get up EARLY tomorrow so I can be in my tree stand before dawn.

[PJPiercey]

The AR15 is a gofast boat that should be built light. You will want to keep the ends of the boat as light as possible so the boat can move with the waves and not be stopped by the waves. Crew will provide weight that moves to enhance sailing performance.

[ks8]

Yes... don't try to incorporate a tree stand into the boat. It will add too much weight aloft.

[Cracker Larry]

Nah, not to worry. We used to hog hunt in the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge in a 16 foot aluminum jon boat. We'd put a 16' wooden stepladder in the boat and the shooter would perch on the top of the ladder while the driver cruised the creeks. Never had a problem Killed a lot of hogs

[ks8]

So maybe I can add the tuna tower to the CV16?

[Cracker Larry]

Sure, as long as you stay in the creeks and don't raise the sails There is a slight a conflict with tuna towers and sailboats. Wish I had some pictures from those days. The hogs in the bottom of the boat gave us plenty of ballast for the shooting tower/AKA stepladder.

[chrisobee]

So maybe I can add the tuna tower to the CV16?

You could offset the weight of the tuna tower with a hot tub set down low! Water ballast!

[peter-curacao]

Here you have your sailboat tuna tower,just a different name

[chrisobee]

Here you have your sailboat tuna tower,just a different name

Now don't tell KS to set his sights too low. He needs encouragement!