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[Ivan N]

I was looking at an oselver to build - thanks for the replies - looks a little wet to sail. So what would anyone suggest @18' for the Columbia River?

[Banjo]

G'day Ivan, all the best for 2004.

What do want from the intended boat?
Will it only be used on the river?
Will you always be single handing or not?
Do you need sleeping space?
Will you need alternative propulsion? ie; Oars, motor etc..?

These are some of the things you need to ask yourself first before looking for a boat design, of course budget and complexity of build are important as well..

With so little info in your post it might just as well have been, "I need a piece of string, how much do I need"? :D

I'm not familiar with the design you quoted, I'll do a search and find out more about it.
In the size range you quoted the number of designs that might fit your criteria is enormous.

One design that I like (you may not) is this one.
Walkabout (http://www.jwboatdesigns.co.nz/plans/walkabout/index.htm) , with this one you can use oars for your alternate propulsion, cheaper, quieter, healthier for river use.

Banjo...

[Banjo]

Ok I found some info on the Oselver.

http://home.online.no/~tjohnson/som_2000/oselver1.jpg

A small open boat derived from Viking boats..
The picture above came from this page (http://home.online.no/~tjohnson/som_2000/nm.html) and Google found many other places for more info.

I still stand by my first choice, Walkabout (http://www.jwboatdesigns.co.nz/plans/walkabout/index.htm) would suite me nicely.

Banjo

[NormMessinger]

Which end of the Columbia River?

[Aramas]

Hey Banjo - I hadn't seen JW's new site - thanks for the link smile.gif

[Banjo]

Originally posted by Aramas:
Hey Banjo - I hadn't seen JW's new site - thanks for the link smile.gif No probs cobber! :D

Banjo..

[Ivan N]

You're right I was pretty vague. I was struck by the oselver's lines and size. I would like something easy to transport, easy to row and sail.
I live near where the Columbia R. turns north as you travel upriver.Dams and reseviours. Lots of smaller lakes to fish in the area also.I will follow your link to the walkabout. A small singlehanded boat without a motor so I don't have to disturb the world as I go by. I don't need to sleep aboard but would like room for 3 or 4 and some gear. Thanks Ivan

[Banjo]

Hello Ivan, it sounds like a beutifull part of the world you have right at your doorstep. I am envious smile.gif
By what you describe for your needs in a boat for that area I think my first shot (from the hip) smile.gif of Walkabout being the boat for you still sounds ideal.
She is a new design, late last year and already has sold a lot of plans, some are underway in construction as well.
Let us know what you decide, all the best.
Banjo...