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shippie matt
05-31-2009, 04:02 PM
G'day folks,

I have been looking on this forum for a short while now and there is a lot of good stuff to read on here. I am in that exciting phase of looking for a design to build, not as easy as it sounds... (and i thought women were bad at making their mind up!!!) and thought i might seek some ideas from here.

I am looking to build a launch in the 18-20' range and i have been inspired by the 22' hampton pulsifers. I was looking at a displacement launch originally but i was thinking that something in the semi-displacement style would be handy for that bit of extra speed if needed. Does anyone know of a design or where i can find plans for a boat of this styling and size? There are some great designs around for the displacement type boats, including the David Payne launches, but i really like the Pulsifer look and the potential for a few extra kts... Unfortunately for me, Mr Pulsifer doesn't sell his plans (prob a good move) so i've had to look else where.

Anyway, i look forward to your thoughts and info on my first thread http://www.woodenboat.com/forum/images/icons/icon10.gif

Cheers
Matt
shippie matt
05-31-2009, 04:05 PM
By the way, i was looking to build in cold-mold/epoxy strip plank method... (you can tell i'm a rookie on this forum http://www.woodenboat.com/forum/images/icons/icon11.gif )
rbgarr
05-31-2009, 05:17 PM
The designer Paul Gartside has some 22-24' motor boats, both inboard and outboard powered that might fall into the category you're investigating. They have cabins however, but he'd probably be interested to work out a change: http://www.gartsideboats.com/catpow.php

From all accounts he's delightful to work with.
Boston
06-01-2009, 12:48 AM
you did a great job of it
nicely done
B
shippie matt
06-01-2009, 08:31 AM
You sure have done a nice job!! I will send you a message to find out some more about it. Feel free to put some info on here, i'm sure there are lots of people that would like to know some more about your boat. :)

Cheers
Matt
KylBak
06-01-2009, 04:33 PM
I'd love to hear more about this boat as well. Any more pics? Where did you get the plans? What kind of power does it have? Thanks!
Kyle
neilm
06-02-2009, 03:59 PM
Sweet!
Stiletto
06-04-2009, 02:48 AM
Very nice! Do you have a target weight for her?