If you are about to undertake building wooden boats, the first factor you want to determine would be the use of the boat. Perhaps a multipurpose boat is exactly what you need, by which case it wouldn't be particularly designed for any one particular function, but will perform well as a fishing boat, speed boat and leisure boat. Remember, it will not perform as well as a wooden speed boat that is specifically designed for that goal alone.
Generally speaking, the method by which you employ to build a wooden speed boat won't differ too much from other wooden boats you have built. Where it is going to differ is within the design.
Understanding Planing Hulls
You'll frequently hear the 0 'Deep V' or 'Moderate V'. These 0 fundamentally describe the degrees of the "V" at the transom. The 0 will not be interchangeable they are different hulls. A true 'Deep V' hull will have 20 to 24 degrees of V at the transom whilst a Moderate V hull is one with about 20 degrees of V at the transom. Some builders and designers will also include V hulls that are less than twenty degrees but greater than sixteen. Suffice to say that a hull with a V at the transom of twenty degrees or more can be safely categorized being a deep V and probably should not be regarded as a long distance or cruising boat.
Virtually all planing wooden hulls are single chine configuration and most have 'chine flats' or 'planing chines' and sometimes 'planing strakes' that assist with getting onto, and maintaining the planing attitude. Most builders will agree that chine flats are desirable on all planing craft. However, intermediate planing strakes might not beneficial if your wooden speed boat is not going to be traveling more rapidly than 30 knots. Planing chines or flats, will begin with a small flat close to the bow, that will gradually increase in width to the widest point just aft of amidship and will keep this width through the stern. The downward cant throughout its duration will establish the efficiency of the 'chine flat'.
Deep V hulls perform properly at higher speeds in rough water. This functionality makes them exceptional racing boats. While most deep V wooden speed boats are designed to travel from about 30-35 knots, some more sophisticated speed boats can easily attain speeds up to 50 knots.
Planing hulls, deep V hulls are fairly well-liked designs in the event you like to really feel the speed and are prepared to equip it using an motor that will facilitate the speed, at a high fuel expense I might add.
If you're planning on working your boat at reduced speeds, you will not be pleased with the performance of a wooden boat with a deep V hull; the bow wave may be most disagreeable to the rider.
The most significant factor in planing hull efficiency is weight, specifically the amount of weight per sq. foot of hull bottom. Because of this a wooden speed boat's cockpit will probably be quite scant as to not add weight. Even though they're comfortable for the most part, the principal function is to fulfill your need for speed, not luxury.
An ideal spot to boat at higher speeds is Lake Coeur d'Alene. You are able to take your wooden speed boat from Spokane over to the lake and open it up with little restriction. However, touring far on the waterways will not be the most comfortable thing you have ever done.
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