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So I actually built something quite similar (same materials, different plans) about five years back. Great experience and a lot of fun to paddle around in the n
by allenp 16y ago
So I actually built something quite similar (same materials, different plans) about five years back. Great experience and a lot of fun to paddle around in the nearby marshlands.
All told I spent just over $100 and the project took about 2 long weekends. I used fiberglass to cover the exterior and the boat is still in great shape today (though sadly underused).
- phlux 16y agoHow much does it weigh?
- allenp 16y agoI'm not sure, it was easy enough to carry by just myself, so the fiberglass weight wasn't significant. According to this chart: http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/attachments/fiberglass-composite-boat-building/3985d1126213824-fiberglass-thickness-chart.jpg http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/attachments/fiberglass-comp... The fiberglass weight would be under 3lbs. For the plywood - 3 pounds per square foot per inch of thickness according to APA Plywood Design Specification so = .25 thickness * 8 width * 4 height * 3 lbs = 32/4 * 3 = 8 * 3 = 24lbs plywood weight So I'd say the boat was between 25-30lbs and that feels about right.
- phlux 16y agoThat's quite light, considering my cannondale mtn bike is ~25-30 lbs. Still, I'd love to see what additions such as AeroGel powders and carbon nanotube fibers would do to the weight of a rigid boat such as a canoe. I think another design challenge would be a fold-able plastic one ala camping flatware (http://www.orikaso.com/ http://www.orikaso.com/)