Look up Grif, he's got a nice rig....Another idea might be some of those small cataraft fishing rigs, Jack,s Plastic Welding has some nice little rigs (Pac Cat). Or call some of the commercial rafting companies for an old raft.. Really alternative / lash a couple of inflatable Shamu's to a wood oar rig.
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River legend Norm Nevills used a plywood dory-skiff with watertight decks and hatches (called a Cataract boat) on all his trips. Here are a couple shots (shame about the quality).
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This is an interesting book, by the way.
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This shows the beamy stern of the Nevills boats and flatiron shape. A narrow transom, like a Swampscott Dory might be better in whitewater.
I've not heard of anyone manufacturing hardshell whitewater rowing craft in plastic. (I run Jack's Cats from a wee Pack Cat to a 15 ft. stretch Flyer Cat. Fun boats and very adaptable.)
This is an interesting book, by the way.
This shows the beamy stern of the Nevills boats and flatiron shape. A narrow transom, like a Swampscott Dory might be better in whitewater.
I've not heard of anyone manufacturing hardshell whitewater rowing craft in plastic. (I run Jack's Cats from a wee Pack Cat to a 15 ft. stretch Flyer Cat. Fun boats and very adaptable.)
hows this for a tiny dory?
go to pimpmydory.com for more...
go to pimpmydory.com for more...
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Just did some e-sniffing about. This one looks cool: polymer hull and wood goodies.
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I reckon there's flotation built in under the seats. Probably be okay for moderate whitewater. This sort of hull feels tender (i.e. tipsy) but has high secondary stability:
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They also build a hot-dog full deck dory for the big thumpers. Worth a look—
Boulder Boat Works, Inc. - Rocky Mountain Rowing Dory
I reckon there's flotation built in under the seats. Probably be okay for moderate whitewater. This sort of hull feels tender (i.e. tipsy) but has high secondary stability:
They also build a hot-dog full deck dory for the big thumpers. Worth a look—
Boulder Boat Works, Inc. - Rocky Mountain Rowing Dory
Hunter Liberty
Or this— plastic, not fiberglass, with built in flotation. The shape's not ideal for whitewater, but neither is the SportYak which resembles a bathtub.
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Hunter quit making them but they're available used: $300-$900. You could pop-rivet d-ring tiedowns inside and get Jack to make you some custom flotation/storage bags. http://www.jpwinc.com
This sort of search thing drives me nuts, but I'll curb my inner demon.
cheers‚ Chip
Or this— plastic, not fiberglass, with built in flotation. The shape's not ideal for whitewater, but neither is the SportYak which resembles a bathtub.
Hunter quit making them but they're available used: $300-$900. You could pop-rivet d-ring tiedowns inside and get Jack to make you some custom flotation/storage bags. http://www.jpwinc.com
This sort of search thing drives me nuts, but I'll curb my inner demon.
cheers‚ Chip
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