new tri hull

[welderbob]

Just delivered a 19 foot Tri hull to a survey group .The design was done by Bill Lincoln @ Response Marine. The boat was spec-ed as a tri- hull to provide a stable while driving the markers for the dredge crew. The hull was based on the same little run-about as Alloy Toys little center console.
Because these guys are tough on equipment we designed the boat with a 1/4" bottom. The 135 hp Honda pushed the boat to 25mph.

[Sabs28]

Any build pics?? That is a NICE fort. Good work Bob.

[Challenge]

Hi Bob,

I think that it is a larger version of my boat... I hope it worked out well for you and your customer. I am very impressed w/the hull. Lots of whaler owners can't believe the stability and ride of my little boat.

Let's see some more photos of this nice build!

Cheers

Rick

[welderbob]

Having trouble finding the build pics. There in a computer somewhere. The problem is we built a bunch of boats this year and this one kept getting put off to the side.
Its a great little boat. The side windows and the rear door/wall comes off for the summer time. At Sound Marine if you can dream it ,we can build it.

[AlloyToy]

You guys do beautiful work


Sabs, another option right here for a custom builder

[welderbob]

A few of the build pictures, I guarantee that you can't develop 1/4" plate any more that it is at the keel /bow. I'll be off the grid for a few days . See you all next week.
Welderbob

[AlloyToy]

Nice work WB!!! Very unique hull design

[Sabs28]

Pros & Cons to a "Tri-hull" design?? My father & I were talking about it one time. Can't remember what he said about them. Looks like it would cut through the waves pretty good.

[Challenge]

Sabs28,

My little boat, rides very well (even non boaters comment on the ride) & is VERY stable, However the prop will ventilate in very tight high speed turns but it is predictable. I have been in some pretty heavy seas for a small boat and never felt uncomfortable.
I also rode in a 23' version of the hull also designed by Bill Lincoln that was also impressive (twins no venting when I was on it).

My boat is still in the water in RI if you would like to take a ride. How big of a boat are you looking for?

Cheers

Rick

[NTGeorge]

Hey Bob, do you fully weld all your frames to the bottom sheet? I noticed some are and some arn't. It is just that I have recently come under criticism from a former boat builder for fully welding both sides of the frames and was wondering what your take was.

Cheers

[welderbob]

seams are fully welded inside and out. Frames are skip welded. watertight bulkheads are fully welded on one side and skip welded on the other.

welderbob