Boat Length verses Weight???

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Boat Length verses Weight???

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This question has been troubling me as I get ready to build my next boat :roll: I've realy been putting off my build because as I get ready to build the Wide TV and understanding that it's hull shape is a better paddling hull,I'm wondering since I plan on having 350-400# on board most of the time. Would it be better to increase it's Length to 17' :?: Would this make it a faster paddling boat or is it over build :?:

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Re: Boat Length verses Weight???

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The increased length would help the waterline and subsequent speed. The current 15' length should handle the 350 pound payload just fine.
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Re: Boat Length verses Weight???

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Mike
My regular T-V carrys over 500 lbs on my trips includiing me and you cant tell the difference,except I think it tracks better loaded. The w-t-v should never know your in it.
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Re: Boat Length verses Weight???

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Thanks Guys,I'm trying to get it right this time,its just been worring me for awhile :wink:

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Re: Boat Length verses Weight???

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Matt,do you think the speed differance would be worth it :?:

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Re: Boat Length verses Weight???

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honestly, no.

There would be some increase but if stretching it 24" is all you'd be doing, it won't amount to a whole lot.
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Re: Boat Length verses Weight???

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Well,I quess I need to get started :wink:

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Re: Boat Length verses Weight???

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LIGHT KEEPER'S KID wrote:Well,I quess I need to get started :wink:

Thanks Mike
Yes you do. I am curious to see one of these babies completed. :wink:
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