BuildiingChugger
A 12 ft Flat-bottom Minimalist Overnight CabinCruiser.
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The Design.
Here's the Revised drawing and link to Half sized drawing (4.25x5.5), as requested by visitors (Right click, save as .gif then change to 200% and print). This shows the whole boat, in profile. I envision a fold down tray/table for a Propane stove with PortaPotti underneath on one side and, on the other side, a waterjug with hose and clamp tap over a bar sink and bucket combo. These would be in the space between the bunks and the exterior of the cabin. The boat could be made into a 10' model by cutting 1 ' from the cabin and 1' from the cockpit, but it would be cramped and possibly top heavy. Conversly, it could be extended to 14' or 16' quite easily, if you kept the beam the same (add to cabin or cockpit or both). Please view the larger version of the drawing for limitations of the design.
Vital Statistics
Length: 12 feet ± (10'-15'6")
Max Beam: 48 inches
Beam at chine: 48 inches.
Boat weight: 175-200 lbs. Approx. (for 12' boat)
Payload: 950 lbs or 2-3 adults + a lot of gear.(12' boat)
Freeboard: 24 inches (with motor well or motor bracket).
Maximum Motor Capacity: 10 hp-15hp (depending on length)
4.3.02 The first panels are cut for Chugger. Total time for layout and cut: 20 minutes. These are the front sections, Starboard and Port. They were clamped and cut as one unit, to maximize fairing and equality. Three inchs may be cut off so that the curve is part of the rear section. There is an additional 3" of full height ply before the curve starts on the rear panels. This provides 6" of space for a good butt joint. Butt joint will be a 1x8" cut down to a true 1x6". This will also be part of the framing. the rear panels will have to be cut from 2 sheets of ply to get the needed 4'3" or the boat will be shorter by 3" if only one sheet of ply is used. The curve can also be moved back by 3 ", extending the cabin and reducing the cockpit a little( this is the option I took). This is an easy thing to play with to get the desired joining surfaces.
4.4.02 Here is the Redneck compass I made to draw the curve for the cabin side. This will give me the 2 ft radius called for.
4.4.02 Here is the Redneck Compass in action. The nail is pivoting on a piece of 2x pine. Notice the crappy lamination, this is going to be scrapped
4.4.02 Starboard side panels. Hmmm, sure LOOKS like the drawing.
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On to the next day of building
