Layout Boat Build- true layout, not a hybrid.

[duckkillerclyde]

It weighs right at 150#

it is 120''X65''  I needed it large because I'm fat.

the cockpit is 30''X66''X4'' 

If I was to build another I think if I had one guy helping me more clamps and we stayed at it, we could have it ready for paint in 15 hours each.

It is overbuilt too much.  I am 300lbs and I can walk across the top of it.  It doesn't need to be that stout so a lot of weight could be saved there.  If I made the corners for rounded, I could save an easy 25#.  I used .063 aluminum and that roughly weighs 1#^2.  quick math says by shaving off 1 1/2'^2 per corner you're going to save a minimum of 12# overall.  It would be easy to take off 3'^2/corner making a quick 24# savings.  cutting anymore off then we need to start doing real math and figuring out weights.

(in inches)L*W*H*62.4=fresh water buoyancy

I think it would be possible to build this craft with very similar dimensions and have it weighing <80#. 

Since I am fat, I built the cockpit extra wide for comfort.  If a small guy could get away with a 20'' cockpit, you're at a real advantage as it will not take as much weight to sink the cockpit and make the boat draft correctly on the apron.

 

[lokidog]

Wow, that's pretty fancy.

[Special T]

Very Cool!     I thought will all those supports and gussets you were building a tank not a layout boat! 

[75johndeere]

if you dont mind me asking how much did the materials come out to? very nive project

[duckkillerclyde]

if you dont mind me asking how much did the materials come out to? very nive project

$800 total

paint and acid etch was $150.

Actual building materials is $650.

[TheHunt]

Are you going to put floating foam in it as well so it will not sink? 

[duckkillerclyde]

Yes.

[75johndeere]

if you dont mind me asking how much did the materials come out to? very nive project

$800 total

paint and acid etch was $150.

Actual building materials is $650.

wow i was thinking double that with the prices of metal nowadays 

[Special T]

Since its metal i would also highly recomend some kind of closed cell foam pad on the floor to make it more comfortable and warmer. 

[Mr56Jeep]

Great pictures and thanks for sharing!!!   

Now how about a couple pictures of it on the water?   

[AWS]

Love the boat.  Looks like it will slay ducks.

[Idahocougar]

Job well done

[duckkillerclyde]

Christening and maiden voyage today

[duckkillerclyde]

[duckkillerclyde]

I need to hang a 50# weight off the bow.