does any one have the dimensions of a punt boat that acctually floats. I have a design in mind boat i dont know if it will work it is a 12 ft with a depth of a foot and half. Or could i make a 10 ft with the same depth to save money and wieght.
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First, you require at least 12 inches of the boat above water when it is fully loaded.  So, figure the volume of the boat in cubic meters, then multiply that number by 2200 pds.  This will tell you how much weight you can safely put in the boat.
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I own a Heritage Feather-lite Angler, and I love it. It's great for creeks, and around the banks of small lakes or ponds www.heritagekayaks.com  let me know what you think.
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For a while Yamaha built motors for mercury, up to 15 hp. They are pretty much all Yamaha. I've had one of those since '81. I am a teacher and spend the summers (all) at the lake. I have never had more than two pulls to start the engine and have ZERO repairs. When I bought a larger bass boat in '99 I bought a Yamaha for this reason. I'd say it is better than a mercury, especially if it is older since there were issues with many older Mercs. I mine often as does my son.
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Overtons (519 for the 12" x 9" and $539 for the 12" x 12". ) ,Bass Pro Shops( $539 for the 12" x 9" and  $549 for the 12" x 12"),  Both are with standard switch.  If you want an indicator switch, then you will be looking at about $220 more.  West Marine has a bunch of other options and prices vary.  12" x 9" is for 16' - 22' boats, 12"x12" is for 17' - 30' boats. \n\nThe comparison is for the same brand trim tab.  I would guess that West Marine also sells them,
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You have asked an unanswerable question based upon the limited information you have given.\n\nFirst you need to be specific about "all the comforts of home". Does that incluse a dishwasher? How about a washer and dryer? Being able to take long hot showers? How big must your TV be? In fact, where is "home". Where do you plan to live onboard? In the north, south, east coast, west coast? How many people in the family? Do you like to camp or do you stay in hotels? You need to define what you consider an acceptable "lifestyle".\n\nNext you need to figure out what you plan to do once you move aboard. Do you plan to go world cruising and so need an offshore cable boat or do you paln to sail close to shore on nice days so you don't need the offshore capability.\n\nOK, next, you need to decide how much time and money you want to invest in maintenance and upgrades. You can buy an older boat with minimal equipment for a lot less than a new boat or you can buy a bigger older boat than a newer, smaller boat for your $100,000. Older boats always require a LOT more work and you will need to start replacing older equipment sooner on an old boat.\n\nSo think through those things first. I have lived aboard sailboats (38' and 39') several times and have years worth of experience. It is a great experience but you need to think through what is important to you and how you plan to use the boat and spend your time.\n\nCheers
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I would suggest getting him a gift certificate.  here's why.  First off, it is height/weight dependant which size board you will get.  If you know his height and weight you can go to the shop and ask them what size and they can give you a range, but then within that range he will have his preference.  Also, it depends what he wants to do on the board when you choose not only the length but also the model because different models are stiffer or looser for different use. For instance, I'm 6' and I ride a 168cm, pretty "stiff" Burton Canyon when I want to just freeride, which means just carving down the hill.  I could go with a little more length if I wanted, maybe 172-174 but I like 168.  When i want to do a day of freestyle - which is where you see the people grinding rails, hitting jumps, doing tricks, etc - then I ride a looser (more "pop" on jumps) 155cm board. Again, for freestyle my length range could be like 153-159, I like 155.  Then there are the bindings to consider, whether you want more response (harder) or a less (softer).  Freeride you want harder and Freestyle softer.  If your husband has size 11+ shoes he might wanna get a wide model board otherwise his toes could drag if the waist of the board is too narrow.  I am size 12 so i have boards which the model is specifically for bigger feet.  Some models come in a wide option.\n\nSo, as you can see it is better for your husband to go into the shop himself and find something.  If he is experienced he will know what he wants.  If he has never ridden or only rented a few times then he should talk to the guy at the shop who will give him a basic beginner-intermediate setup, an all-around board at a length determined from a chart that matches height/weight to a length.  Plus, even if you knew exactly what he needed you might pick something and have it be a perfect fit except he hates the graphic.  Then he has to stare at the graphic he doesnt like every time he's on it and that would definitely suck.\n\noh, and plan on spending ~200-300 for the board, ask the shop person maybe they have some unsold 2006 models that they wanna get rid of since we're in 07 now and those will be cheaper.  But if you also need bindings and boots then plan on spending 500 in the end.\n\nNOTE** In Re Cocolemonjello's answer - Yes, you can take his height and weight and go get a board that *might* be weight/height appropriate for him, or might not.  First off it's much more weight dependent than height.  But moreso than height or weight is PREFERENCE.  If he has never snowboarded before then he doesnt have a preference so you could go by this probably.  If he has, then definitely do not because he has probably determined what he likes. Secondly, yes giving someone a push is a way of seeing whether they ride goofy or regular, but it doesnt matter because the gear is the same either way, the bindings just get mounted facing a different direction for each.  Something Coco does not mention is shoe size - understandable being women don't have this problem, but as a guy with big feet I can tell you that if your husband has a shoe size 11+ his board options will begin to be SEVERELY limited.  So check this before anything.   But again, get a gift cert. or make sure you can at least get a store credit for the full value with a return - no restocking fees.
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I had an inflatable kayak when I was younger, and I hated the thing!  It was a pain in the a** to inflate and was really unstable.  I don't know how many times I fell out of that thing, and it's not because I have bad balance.  I never fell out of a regular or open-topped kayak in the 10 years since I first learned!\n\nSeriously, save your money and purchase a good, durable non-inflatable kayak if you're really interested.
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watever floats ur boat
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The length of rod has nothing to do with your height, and everything to do with the type of fishing you want, plan, or like to do.  It is a great activity - I don't know if I have ever had a bad day fishing. Enjoy it!
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11-15 foot wow i would like to see that it might start looking for a sperm whale. i think you want 11-15" but why,
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you'll probably want some rod holders (a.k.a. bungy cords and some tie downs).\n\ndoes your boat have any pedestal seats? if not, those aren't too expensive and you can do it yourself.
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You have 8 rungs that are nine inches apart with the last being 9 inches from the bottom of the pool so I would draw it on a piece of paper I I I I I I I I I as nine rungs and count the spaces in between the rungs (lines). I get 8 spaces of nine inches. So then 8 spaces times nine inches is 72 inches. Now we need to convert inches to feet so we divide 72 by 12 inches per foot. That works out to 6 feet. if the pool fills at 1 foot per hour then it will take 6 hours to fill the pool to the top rung. There is an algebraic approach but that isn't what they'd be looking for in 5'th grade. Teach you son to draw a image and label it when working with word problems. Its a great habit and eventually he'll learn to visualize without the paper. Cheers:0
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You'd probably be best off if you checked out the "Sailmakers Apprentice." It's not as simple as just a standard pattern. You'll need to size it to your mast and boom, allow room for the camber, and pay attention to the stress areas...
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The Cabela's Canoe is a nice sturdy/light version.  I have the 12 ft. and it stears fine, I have used it in lakes and low class rapids in rivers.  It will run you about $600
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I would highly reccomend not buying a Callaway driver at all. Their sweet spots are too small. For $80, i would buy it. I bought a big bertha once, and hated it. No distance, whatsoever. After that, I switched over to an Adams GT2, worth about $70, and i hit 290 yard drives, and I'm 14 years old!
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Try these out.....\n\nhttp://www.hicklingbroad.com/boats.html\n\nhttp://www.nauticexpo.com/find/sailing-dinghy.html\n\nhttp://gostanford.cstv.com/sports/c-sail/archive/120601aaa.html\n\nhttp://www.uswpca.org/Pages/History/history.html\n\nThey may help a little....I hope.\n\nDon
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Buoyancy is alot like drag in air, its proportional to surface area. (As in, if you increase the surface area, the force required to overcome the "drag" of water increases).\n\n You have one of two situations: Your boat is stationary, in which case, a barge or square shaped vessel with pontoons balancing it, or a dynamic vessel, with pointed fore and aft sections, once more with pontoons.\n\n Pontoons are what are going to make or break your design, you can increase your potential surface area by adding pontoons on arms, jutting from the sides of your vessel, and reduce your boat's mass at the same time.