I was wondering if Y'all around here had an opinion on the specs required to build a tandem that would be fast, light, manoeuvrable for those tight turns needed on creeks, but still track well. The minds on this forum have more experience than I have so I was wondering what you have to say on this matter. The paddlers would be about 180 lbs each and would like a nice compromise of speed, stability, weight, and aesthetics. The canoe would be kevlar.
Yes, I would design the hull from scratch. I know that I am just a hack, but it will be fun and I have done it before and the 3 boats are still in use and no one was harmed in the process.
I am thinking of :
17' 6"
shallow arch
center depth 14"
4" waterline width 32"
minor tumblehome
max width 34"
width at gunnel 32"
bow, stern height, 20"
differential rocker 3/4" stern, 1 1/4" bow
It would have a permanent yolk and no thwarts as I have found them to be unnecessary and in the way, and I break things that are in the way (or burn them).
Thanks in advance. I have learned a lot here and hope to contribute.
I am almost as obsessed with canoes and tripping as some on this fourm are. LOL
Yes, I would design the hull from scratch. I know that I am just a hack, but it will be fun and I have done it before and the 3 boats are still in use and no one was harmed in the process.
I am thinking of :
17' 6"
shallow arch
center depth 14"
4" waterline width 32"
minor tumblehome
max width 34"
width at gunnel 32"
bow, stern height, 20"
differential rocker 3/4" stern, 1 1/4" bow
It would have a permanent yolk and no thwarts as I have found them to be unnecessary and in the way, and I break things that are in the way (or burn them).
Thanks in advance. I have learned a lot here and hope to contribute.
I am almost as obsessed with canoes and tripping as some on this fourm are. LOL