Tippy feeling CC

[gutshot]

Hi, I recently completed my CC and launched on Memorial Day at Huntington Harbor. The kids and the wife all used it and all had a great time, however, Is the tippy feeling normal with this boat or is it just a matter of getting used to the unit. I would like to fish from it and am considering fabricating some outriggers to improve stability especially for some limited movement within the canoe while fishing. I have added watertight chambers to the bow and stern and a keel strip to the bottom to improve tracking while in a breeze. Any thoughts?

[tech_support]

Its all about getting used to it. I fish from my NC16 with a lot of gear and my 74 year old neighbor in the back (we paddle out to some real shallow flats and wade fish).

The best analogy is that its similar to learning to ride a bike. You know how someone learning to ride is constantly pushing the handle bars back and forth to keep their balance, while someone who has ridden for while makes little or no corrective movements? It will not take long and you will think the boat is super stable.

Joel

[gutshot]

Thanks for the input Joel,
I'll get some more time in the saddle and see how it goes. I think that the stabilizer idea may be ok as a safety factor, considering I will have it out on protected saltwater harbors and local fresh water lakes.
Todd

[jacquesmm]

It's also a limitation of the program: we wanted to design something inexpensive made of 2 sheets of plywood and could not make it wider or higher. It has the same proportions than the Wooden Boat design, the 6 hour (weeks!) canoe but has less rocker.
As Joel says, its a matter of getting used to it. Some have said that our Hiawatha is also tender but I stand up in it while casting.

[gutshot]

Jacques,
The design is very good and lends itself to all kinds of modifications.(In my opinion) It worked out well for me, as I have limited space to build (no garage) and had started construction in Feb. of the wettest California winter in memory. That was the biggest challenge. The canoe is a head turner and cartops easily on my Scion. I'm glad for the experience and hope to start a bigger project once I can secure an indoor shop.(possibly a Panga)

Todd

[JamesSloan]

You'll be glad to know that FL12 or V12 can easily be built in the same space as the CC!

The tippy feeling will dissipate after a few outings. Although I've not tried to stand up in my CC, I can fish from it and am no longer worried by small chop or boat wakes. The outward slant of the sides means that the stabilty actually increases as the boat tips a little. You'll get a feel for this if you intentionally tip over a couple of times in a pool or other protected water.

You'll see from other postings that sitting as low as possible helps stability too. My plywood seat is atop three 2x2 strips bonded to the bottom panel. I picked up a folding camping seat at Bass Pro (about $15) and use it to lean back a bit while enjoying time on the water.

[gutshot]

Thanks for the input and encouragement. I will get it out more and actually take it to the extremes of tipping and try to get the feel of it.
I would post a pic if I could figure out how. Anybody with any suggestions?

Todd

[Mike Adams]

Todd,

To post pictures into your thread you must first create an album in the builder galleries. Click on builder galleries, then on "create/order albums", then on "new" to create your album. When you have created the album, open it and click on "upload picture". Your picture must be in .jpeg format and the file should not be more than about 200KB in size - you may have to reduce the size of your picture before you upload it if it is bigger than this.

When the picture is in your gallery, right click on it, then select "properties" and copy the url by highlighting it, then right click, and select "copy". (Make sure you get all of it, including the .jpg extension). Now you can click on "[Img]" when posting a message to your thread, and paste the url into the thread immediately after the "[img]" tag that will automatically be inserted (make sure there are no spaces between the tag and the url). Finally, click on [*img] and it will insert a "[/img"] tag immediately after the url you have pasted in. You can select "preview" to make sure you've done it properly before you submit, and you should see your picture appear with your message in the preview pane.

For additional pictures, just upload them into the album you have already created and follow the same procedure to paste in the url for each picture.

Good luck!

[kiwi]

While my canoe was gone I started using the clubs rowing shells starting with the learner one. I am hooked on these damned things now! As weeks have gone by the shell I am rowing has gotten narrower and narrower and I am at this one now before trying a real skiff next week... (yes I row in swim shorts)

http://www.eurodiffusions.com/Pages/RiviereFunSkiff.htm

This is tippy I do about 25-30 Km a week now

Tony

PS Yes I have plans for my own in my head... It will be built in two halves so that I can build in a garage and transport easily. It will be bolted together in the middle like eights are and have a Piantedosi Row Wing.

[gutshot]

Sea Dreamer,
I tried to do as you stated, but the options for create/order albums is not even listed. After checking other topics apparently there is an issue with the gallery at this time(being moved to another url) that should be fixed this weekend. I will try again later.
Thanks again,
Todd