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I'm commuting across a harbour with a 3-meter aluminum boat every day, and I am considering to build a cozy, fully enclosed structure onto it to protect me from the elements and the engine noise. Trouble is, I've constructed this in CAD, and it looks pretty top-heavy. But I don't think it is, as it's going to be all aluminum and PVC windows. I'm only worried about stability when the wind comes from the side - is this too small a boat to put a cabin onto?
Thanks.
Consider making the enclosure out of canvas to keep down on weight. Aluminum tubing or even PVC pipe might be just fine and light enough - PVC windows? Like clear vinyl - should be ok - not sure how well they clean up in regards to scratches and all.
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Specifically fishing boats with cabin, galley, and enclosed head... prefer west coast manufacture...
http://www.roguejet.com/
http://seajayboats.com.au/venture.html
http://www.allycraftboats.com.au/
http://www.seaotterboats.co.uk/english/a luminium.php
http://www.loweboats.com/
http://www.xpressboats.com/
http://www.silverstreakboats.com/
There's a few for ya.
Aluminum or fiberglass hull? Inboard or outboard? Gasoline or diesel? Center console, Dual console, or cabin? Single large inboard or outboard or two smaller ones? How big? What would make up your perfect boat? I think mine would have to be a 30-40ft aluminum pilothouse type boat with dual diesel inboards.
Money is no question but it has to be a boat... no aircraft carriers lol
fiberglass hull, outboard 250 (yamaha series 2) gas, dual console, single 250 of coarse 21 ft bass boat. unless it was unlimited money then i would get a huge boat with a cabin and diesel engines. since money is not an issue, i saw a huge ocean boat called the crown royal in gulf shores alabama, it was tight.
My price range 6000-15000. Cuddly cabin or a runabout with an inboard motor, length 19 to 23 ft. Fiberglass or aluminum. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you
With your budget, I'd go 2 ft larger, which will give you a better selection and much large cabin area. I'd go for a 25' Fiberglass cruiser. Most will have V-8 Mercruiser or Volvo. You need that power to get on plane then throttle back to cruise. Be sure to take a test run on the boat before you purchase it. I know this time of year is the best time to buy, but don't get in to big a hurry. The market is overloaded with boats for sale do to high fuel cost and the economy. good Luck!
Would like pictures of starcraft boats from 1960 to 1970. Old aluminum 18' with a possible cuddy cabin.
The starcraft marine site has a heritage tab where they have pics and videos of older boats from this era.
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