charlie foulds
Well-known member
Dan, Any idea on hp rating and capacity of the new design??? I will be finishing up my BBIII that I started last year,as soon as it warms up a bit more........Can hardly wait!!!!
Charlie,
Here are my ideas for the boat. I want to be able to hunt 2 adults and a dog (if the other guy has a dog) or 2 adults and a kid (when nephew is old enough). I wanted it to draft less than the other designs while being more seaworthy then a jon boat. Because of the health issues I have and that my brother has, I wanted a wide and stable boat. Be able to be powered by a 25hp (Sam said for what we were thinking a 25 should be about perfect.) And since I just put the deposit on a new old stock 25 Merc 4 stroke, I hope it is the right motor!
I like the idea of hunting in a bbsb with a grassed up dodger, but since no one else I know has a one or wants one.....
So for a lack of a better description, think of a flat bottomed, super wide bbsb that two hunters can sit either side by side facing the stern or on one side facing the other side. I plan a dodger for it.
So,...what do you guys think?
Dan
Two of us have sat side by side facing the stern in my BB3. A bit tight maybe but comfortable enough so we both could shoot.
Well, you are right in one respect Tod, I don't typically have personal space issues. I don't mind touching my hunting buddies - after all we both know that we're there to shoot ducks, not make out.
With regard the Snow Goose, I think the height of your combing is likely the main factor in not being able to sit side by side. That and according to Devlin's specs, the BB3 cockpit is actually 2" wider than the Snow Goose. Not taking away anything from the Snow Goose as I think that is a terrific and sea worthy design - I really enjoyed driving Andrew's boat when I was out in RI last December.
Yep, the Tolman is on indefinate hold right now. I can be perfectly happy with the boats I already have - if I have to. We'll see what the 3rd or 4th quarter bring before major expenses like a new boat are considered.
Has anybody reviewed the plans, or built the Devlin 21' center console? I forgot the name of it but it looks like a great fishing/tender boat. I too have personal space issues, not the touchy-feely kind, but.....the amount I take up..!!!