Drift Pram 1.1 or "Flyfisher Skiff"

Third set of lines, 5th manilla folder model, and finally a wood model.  It is about right to my eye.  Overall specs:
Flyfisher Skiff
11'-6" sheer
48" bottom
60" across oarlocks
20" side height
11' almost dead on straight across the top.

My first wood model ever.  Went together in about 3 hours.  I got a little sloppy with the CA glue.  Making this model reminded me alot of building ukuleles....Here's a copy of a 1920's Martin Style 0 I built a few years ago.



The two page plans are my own drawings...my old job was engineer, AutoCAD was a part of my daily life.. couldn't help myself.  I don't think the ones in the photo are my final set though.




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Permalink Reply by Jordan Davis on December 6, 2010 at 9:19pm
This is just awesome Dave. I am very impressed (not that that counts for anything)! You have really got something going here. It will be great to watch this all roll out.

JD
Permalink Reply by larry Hambley on December 7, 2010 at 4:58am
Dave: Do you intend for this to be a one or two person boat? What would be the seat(s) placement in each case? Sure hope you build it, look forward to seeing it progress.
Permalink Reply by Lawrence E. Long on December 7, 2010 at 5:16am
Dave: Looks very nice- My 10+ year old skiff made of CDX plywood might need replacement in a few years and the dimentions of yours look perfect. You will do doubt keep us posted. I would think it could handle 2 fisherman if they were careful.
Good Luck
Permalink Reply by Sandy Pittendrigh on December 7, 2010 at 5:55am
Those specs make it (almost) identical to the old MRB Buffalo Boat. Your model has a bit less rocker than the BB, which is good--makes it a better boat I think. If you got rid of those ribs you'd really have something!

Permalink Reply by Randy Dersham on December 7, 2010 at 4:57pm
Sandy, why do you not like frames?
Permalink Reply by Dave Z on December 7, 2010 at 6:20am
Thanks guys... its a "part time" 2 man boat. going to put two rails- frame 1 to 4. This way you can take one seat out and run it single man. It should be good. I'm not going to model the interior/seats, etc. at this point. This was a first test at the lines.

Really not much less room than my 16x48.

Sandy,

The BB was an inspiration to this project. I actually thought about doing it S&G.... still might consider it. I am building two of these boats. Maybe one S&G? I don't know....
Permalink Reply by Sandy Pittendrigh on December 7, 2010 at 6:28am
I meant it when I said your lines look like a better boat.

The BB has a lot of rocker for an 11' boat. That makes trim extremely volatile.
You need the rower's seat on rails, with several oarlock holes. Minor weight
re-distributions can make it tip forward or back. I tell most BB builders to use the bent
stick trick to take at least 2" of rocker off the bottom.

I love that boat ( all short fat square-ended boats ). They're responsive on the oars
and they're easier to wrestle around than a big banana boat. I used the BB for many a
deer hunting trip on Montana's Muscle Shell River, which is a 20 mile long winding, willow-choked
beaver damn you'd never get out of with a full-size boat. They really are fun boats to row, at least
with only two in the boat.
Permalink Reply by Dave Z on December 7, 2010 at 7:16am
Thanks Sandy, that means alot... coming from a guy with many years of boat designs. We'll see what it really ends up like in full size form factor. I'll share with you the lines... you can assess for yourself if you like.

I really wanted to keep the rocker down-the water we'll be using it on is flat with only minor riffles. I wanted more surface area, and a higher ride. I Just don't need the maneuverability in this boat. And I wanted to make maximum use of space for length, and keep it stable. Kind of the ideal factors for any boat, really, right?

I'm suspecting we'll get alot of 3 season use out of it too- fishing to duck hunting. Oh.... there may be a road trip to your neck of the woods this summer too... You might get a chance to row it yourself. (and let me fish!)
Permalink Reply by Kelly Neu on December 7, 2010 at 9:28am
Love the Ukulele! Really beautiful. Is it a soprano?
Permalink Reply by Dave Z on December 7, 2010 at 11:50am
Ukulady,

What?!? You don't like my boat? hahaha.

Yes, it is a soprano. Ribbon striped mahogany! Suprisingly loud and sweet sounding. I play this one more than any other.
Permalink Reply by Chris Patterson on December 7, 2010 at 8:12pm
Ukuleles and Wooden Boats! Two of my favorite things. I love the looks of the skiff. Very nice!
Permalink Reply by Troy Nicolls on December 7, 2010 at 9:03pm
Nice work Dave. I'm curious how close your model is to the lines of a Trapper (with the pointy end squared). Is your side height 20" end to end?

The moment I finished my Trapper, I imagined what it would be like with the pointy end chopped and with fewer frames.

I love autocad. I only wish I were good at it.

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