Twocoda Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Although my uncle in law (Bob) loves to build boats in his spare time ..this one is a first for him in his 89 years on the planet...now i have to convince him to put the plans on paper so i can build one...Snoopy doesnt only fly planes... I would think "Bobs your uncle" when it comes to this lil jem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Cool! can wait to see the water pic's looking down through the glass... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Whoever takes the maiden voyage better have a life jacket on, lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Wow, that is definetely a work of art.... just beautiful !! Just hope he doesn't open the window for some fresh air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Clemens Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Isn't that cheating Bet you will get some cool shots when the water is clear. Pretty cool looking ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucG Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Wow, that is crazy! Interested to hear about its maiden voyage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 wow !!!! lots os craftsmanship there,looks great...hope the maiden voyage goes well,what hp motor will it take on the back ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 what hp motor will it take on the back ?? I bet an electric transom unit as going too fast may pop the 'glass' used when trying to get on plane with a gas one. Get the GoPro out for the maiden voyage to put all the neg. posts to rest I say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toad Hunter Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Just hope he doesn't open the window for some fresh air. wow, didn't expect a Romney reference on a fishing forum, John Stewert eat your heart out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spincast Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Nicely dun. Let us know how she sails Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Fishing Ham Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Great work, you don't see many homemade boats anymore. It sure will be fun to see whats on the bottom, I'll bet you'll see some interesting stuff. On another point I'm a little concerned with the pressure the glass panels have to support. Here's the math, a cubic foot of water weights 62.4 lbs. If the boat draws 4 inches of water the pressure on each square foot of glass will be 20.8 pounds. So if the panels are 2 by 2 there will be just over 83 pounds pushing up on the panel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Although my uncle in law (Bob) So it was built by a newf eh? Nice work there Dave. When does it hit the geen? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocoda Posted October 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Just my luck i missed the maiden voyage so no pics..but i can get some from its second journey when the weather clears The glass on the bottom is 3/8 inch lexan and has no leaks...although he did have 3 tiny leaks elsewhere they have since been located and corrected...Bob has built this boat many times without the windows in the bottom (he calls them a "Strong Back Boat"...some are used regularly on the River but some end up in museums for display purposes and never see a drop of water after their initial maiden voyages...they are rated (by him ) for 3 adults (so roughly 600 pounds) and can accommadate maximum 6 HP on the back...Bob is one of the key members of the Propeller Club that is responsible for the restoration of the Chantry Island Restoration Projects and is responsible for the rebuilding of the "Hunter" Replica (lost merchant ship that was discovered buried in the beach sand in Southampton) that is on display in the Grey Bruce Museum..This project with the glass bottom was a shot in the dark for him with uncertainty but being a high school shop teacher in London for his career...he has a tenancy to over think things and due diligence in safety..The first trip was out to Chantry Island without a concern of sharing the "Hunters" fate.. His method of finding the leaks was to fill the boat with water on the trailer while sitting in the laneway..one was at the transom and two were on the port side at the bumper guard... This boat isnt intended on speed but just leisurely cruising with a different perception of looking out the window...I too think the window frame cross members would be a hindrance to getting it on plane...but i doubt 6 HP would have enough pep to even consider the possibility of such a task Thanks for the kind words and concerns..ill make sure Bob gets to read this thread Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodsman Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Years ago in Tobermory you could rent glass bottom row boats similar in concept to this boat. Clear water there provided excellent views. Great project with excellent workmanship. This boat would be excellent for perch on the inner bay at Long Point weather permitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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