We love our Cubic Mini wood stove in our DIANNE'S ROSE for those damp colder days! For MiniD, though, we needed a more compact idea! I think this Alcohol Stove will fit the bill! BestRoy

If I needed, a second fill would bump the interior temp some more but I found it more than comfortable! in the 13c temp. We rarely will have -2c when on the boat but if rainy and damp, this set up will make our cabin very comfortable! BestRoy

I'm pleased Tim! If I had refilled, I'm sure it would have bumped up the temp but even at 54F/13C it is more than comfortable when compared to -2c! Dianne and I carry 12hr non parifane candles from MEC that we use to take the chill out through the nigh with a bit of ventalation, this would be our night time go to! When awake, the alcohol is ideal! AllthebestRoy

I also could work on a bleader feed or a larger resovour, but for my purposes, this set up will serve well! Another idea is to add a secondary back pan, inverted and filled with sand! This would retain heat better and if I found the same type of pan, they would nest together when stored! Aslo a small fan to drive down the heat is an option! While the temp raised about 15* , I'm sure it was more up on the ceiling! It wouldn't change the average but would even it out! AllthebestRoy

If careful, it is a good way to warm up the boat! One must be careful, though, I do these mods for my own use!!! BestRoy

@gaeadie not th9s trip but we have gone before! I'd like to go back to poke into more of the many tiny channels! BestRoy

Thanks Earnest! I stick to smaller boats, able to explore skinny waters! AllthebestRoy

@ronaldharris6569 I expect a 9.9 hp will do better, speed wise and be much quieter than the 4hp four stroke single cylinder we tested! It pushed MiniD along at about the speed we can go on our DIANNE'S ROSE with her 9.8 hp. I felt weight on the stern and the extra fuel might be expensive, but MiniD could handle the weight fine! I have an old 1996 9.9hp four stroke 2cyl that I plan to test next season! As it can be run at lower rpms, it should still sop fuel and be very quiet. I expect it will add speed, up to 10 mph ish! Most times we cruise at 5 to 6 mph aboard our Rose! She maxes out at 6.5 mph with the 9.8 hp 2 stroke! BestRoy

@roydesignedthat thank you for the information roy,I live near a large relative swift river so so a boat capable of at least 10 mph is necessary to travel up river and there are barges to get around so if I build a boat it would need to move fast at times

@ronaldharris6569 some have used 20hp for our DIANNE'S ROSE. One builder upped the hp to a 40 but felt it didn't make much of a difference and dropper back to the 20hp

@@roydesignedthat that is okay the design is for a leisure cruiser that can go in back waters and is comfortable

I know, right! I edited it from the Stary Night Doghouse pic. turning it into a houseboat!

@glenpinpat yes it can, but it would need a heavier duty tabernacle, which then would cut the full queen berth in two! As is, the gunter main mast's tabernacle sits on a triple laminated beam and keeps the berth clear. This also why I went with the single Leeboard, it works like a centerboard but is out on the hulls side. As is, I can set up the sails in 20min!!! The main mast pivots up and the mainstay is the only stay that clips in place and is tensioned! The side stays remain on at all times, the boom is on the mast with the mainsail bundled to it. The mizzen just drops into its slot, sail furled to it, and we are off! Gunter rigs are not popular but are very useful for a trailerable boat! Also of note, there are two lexan cheeks that lock in three top yard, which is split and the two halves are screwed through the mainsail, so it peeks as high as possible! I sewed my own sails, but they work quite well...AllthebestRoy

Yes, last season, 2024. There are a few build videos, some in sections and they a compulation. I'll try to give you the link as on onem the transitions were making folks "see" sick so I remade it. Here is the better video link...kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIKwnWmMgt2Vibc

@jpbeauchemin is very true, JP!!! It takes a lifetime to touch on a fraction of the interesting backwaters and thousands of Islands! Work in progress!!!

@@roydesignedthat I believe it. I have done a lot of research (online) and it seems you could spend a lifetime in the Georgian Bay area. But do you ever consider trailering to other areas?

@jpbeauchemin yes, we have trailered DIANNE'S ROSE all the way to the Texas coast! This was to show her at a couple of shows, one in Oklahoma and the other in Port Aransas! A great trip! We typically trailer 2 to 6 hours to get to spots we like. I've been busy with a boat build, MiniD (done now), and have had a bad hip, which has slowed the amount of work I could do, but I'm now recovering from surgery, so all is good, but the combination of working on my own time, spending on materials and not working regularly, have us a bit short of capital of late. So gas costs have been a factor in our dissension as to how far we travel! Actually, my new MiniD design is in part to have a smaller, therefore lighter, camper boat so we can travel farther with less cost! It has virtually the same comfort as our Rose, the key is Dianne likes it! We are keeping DIANNE'S ROSE for now but may need to pick one or the other once we are sure of which works best for us! Planning for our later years! AllthebestRoy

@Kerry-i9j when we get to a camp, we "try"! Dianne caught a tiny one this trip. The video before this was from the start of our travels. AllthebestRoy

@@Kerry-i9j the climbing anchors are a good idea!

@magdakaniewski It was a hoot! It's great to hook up! Are you going to the lunch? BestRoy

​@@roydesignedthatyes I am.can you make it?

Thanks MJ!

I'll need to Google that, Eric! Thanks for the info! AllthebestRoy

@ there was an article about them in wooden boat magazine. A crew of three would take them off shore to fish. No cabin .

Excellent, I watched a video and yes, I see simularities in the hull! CROW has much higher freeboard, of corse but you can see that sailing characteristics would be simular! Thanks again! AllthebestRoy

I'm drawing up the plans now for MiniD, Done by spring, is my goal!

I'd love to see you do it! Plans are available when you are ready! Allthebest!

thanks John!!!

It's fun to bump into folks! I warn you though, we get lots of waves and happily wave back, but if you want us to come over, you may need to catch up with us! Sadly we have "ignored" friends because we steemed ahead, not recognizing them! Lol!

@Chinchilla27150 Thanks so much! Comments like yours are encouraging! I'm not getting rich doing "my thing", it is a passion! I only design boats that I'd like to use! I'm pleased folks seem to like my ideas, and I hope to continue to "play"! I have too many ideas for this short life, but I take pleasure in the fact that I've managed to get to some of them! AllthebestRoy

It is nice Dianne enjoys the time on board! I enjoy her company!AllthebestRoy

@thewatchman6074 thanks so much for the tip! I will try that!

Thanks Natter

Thanks, we try!

Thanks! It was a fulfilling project!

Not 8ft, as our DIANNE'S ROSE is but 6ft 4in beam, 6ft 6in with rub rails, 14ft long includes the overhangs and only 5ft 2 1/2in interior headroom with full standing headroom with hatches properties up! Draft is only 6in. She drops more at speed! BestRoy

Oops, I forgot cabin length, 8ft but the bow deck is where legs slide under with 7ft bunks but with the option to infill the aisle to make a full queen bed! BestRoy

@klapptnit3919 Sure, but cars on highways are also hungry, and happy to take a lives! We have had bears and wolves near camp! Make large and noise and the run the other way

@@romanweber9680 Dunke!

@kittortuga2720 I do have a video made of this. I'll look to find it and include it in a comment for you. I can set up to go in about 20min once I've refreshed the procedure after a few outings. The gunter rig is key, due to the shorter main in the tabernacle/"hinge", the side stays are always on, I only need to pull the forward stay to raise the mast, pin it at the base, clip the forestry on the bow, tension and then raise the yard which is through bolted to the sail and bundled on the boom! Then stick in the mizzen mast and bumpkin, unroll the sail, which is already on the mast, set the sprit. I set off and see the conditions before hanking on the jib, stored in a bow deck hatch. Reefing is easy enough. I can douse the jib from the cockpit ( I added a downhaul as on time the wind picked up and going forward was dicy). I might add a bow sprit in the future to add a larger jibsail for light winds. Oh, by the way, I renewed these sails from another set, not perfect, but they work! Lots of fun! AllthebestRoy

@@roydesignedthat regardless, splendid video my goodman

@kittortuga2720 I took a look and it was only the raising of sail, which I cataloged. I will make a point to add a video, Thanks! AllthebestRoy

@DriftWorn I like the stern sculling idea, but there is not enough clearance on MiniD or our DIANNE'S ROSE tiny houseboat to do it. I have skulled from the bow with a single oar with good results. On MiniD I can drop the bow door and stand on it using the long paddle like one would a paddle board! Good enough for short distance, but the oars are much nicer if needing to go farther! AllthebestRoy

@@roydesignedthat Cool! Makes sense :)

@DriftWorn thanks

@@ericdahlkamp6781 thanks!

Thanks Natter, by the way, she is more sea worthy than many would guess! High freeboard, strong sealable windows, and good balance with most of the weight secured low in the form of gear and supplies! Also, float chambers and divided compartments will keep her from sinking!!! I want to use her for one more season before deciding if we will sell! I'm drawing plans for folks to be able to build there own! Visit RoyDesignedThat.com to see when I post them. Note, the site formats best on a lap or desktop...AllthebestRoy

Sorry Roy! I guess what I mean is I like its shape. Instead of having to worry about a pointy front I love having more room ! Didn’t mean to assume it wasn’t sea worthy! I just mean I am not looking to do that kind of boating (by choice at least ) and so I don’t need to find something super focused on that design wise ? I can’t remember if I ever told you but I made a raft for the Mississippi years ago and it was a 16x16 foot square deal. Just loved it.

@Natter20002 no worries, I get it! I am unlikely to ever design a pointy bowed boat! I ownd one for 20 yrs and felt it unsafe to go forward, it was more prone to broaching, and little space was available for cabin comforts! I like pram bows!!!

@robsonpizol thank you for watching! Start to collect scrap wood now! Then the cost will be low, later! AllthebestRoy

thanks

@@BethelHealthBuilders arched and rockerred, gives CROW a soft ride! BestRoy

@BethelHealthBuilders about 400 to 500 hours part time. A good deal of time was spent head scratching! When designing the first one, it takes longer than when all the sizes are given to you in plans! CROW is about 900 lbs. She benefits from her sturdy build, I literally have run her up on rocky islands! Her bilge keels and sceg have 1/4" stainless caps! About 200 lbs ballast is added in the form of secured gear and supplies, low in her belly! CROW'S hull is generously arched and rockerred! This gives her a soft ride but she firm's up when pressed because of the chines! I often sit on the low side when sailing! Plan info at RoyDesignedThat.com, an older site best viewed on a lap or desktop to format properly! AllthebestRoy

@ Thank you Roy for your generous and comprehensive answer. I will check out the plans. I currently sail a Hobie Tandem Island which is a great expedition boat but one is in the weather all times. We just trailered from Michigan to Pine Island Sound and sailed about 15-20 miles a day as the trimaran kayak is fast. Your design is one which could be trailered around US waters for extended camping expeditions. In three years I will be in the US for a year and that’s when I would build. I have family all over US and would like to be able to take people out for a day here and there. Will stay in touch. Rick Gutierrez

@BethelHealthBuilders sounds good Rich! Thanks

@BethelHealthBuilders sorry Rick! Small print older eyes! Lol! AllthebestRoy

@BethelHealthBuilders 6 mph is normal with good wind 4 to five in lighter conditions, and 2 to 3 in very light air. I may add a bow sprit and another sail.for very light air . The sprit would wort double duty to aid raising the mast! Not that the gunter main mast is that hard to do myself, but if I add one, why not put it to work? AllthebestRoy

Oh, I can tell you it is sooo nice! I have a three candle lamp that I hange to take the bit out and keep my windows clear! Once it even was so cold it snowed a bit! I was in my cabin the whole time and met my fellow sailors when they came to the dock! One was in shock and commented "gow can you be standing there in a "T" shirt!" He was shivering after several hours in his cockpit, soaked through inspite of his foul weather gear!!! After another late fall trip with the Can Am Dinghy Asso., We all were at a restaraunt discussing the trip!I commented that it was a good trip and we should schedual it as a regular for our group! "Fine for you, you were warn the whole trip!" was one's responce! Yes I was!!! What you may not know is that I insulated under the decks and the roof! Floatation is one plus to adding foam where you can and a warmer cabin the other, obviously! She also sails well! It is my hope she gasins some momentum. There are a few being build but I hope for mor in the fleat! Thanks for taking an interest, Louis! AllthebestRoy

I'm drawing them up now! I had hip surgery, and the holidays set me back some! I plan to have them ready for spring, though, fo to RoyDesigmedThat.com to check for it to come up. I have more plans there. An older site, it is best to view it on a Lap or Desktop to see all the slideshows! AllthebestRoy

True, Clive! I helped my buddy with Scotts and winter camp! Some parents would complain if we kept events in the cold but I qould point out the leasons on how to dress will help the kids for the rest of their lives! We kept extra socks hats and gloves handy and if their coats were too airy I'd cut a garbage bag to use as a Poncho! I've been to northern Germany and Amsterdam and have looked closely at their leeboards and tabernacles! Ive chosen a single leeboard as I also have shallow builge keels. The leeboard needed not be too large as a result! Also the hull angle is close to the angle of heal! Perfect for it to be used on both tacks, on one, it goes deep but at an increased angle. On the other it is lifted but at a 90*, so at it's most efficient! I'm sure you heard me mention it! Making the bolt "washer" and backing plates was the trick! It must be srong, of course! I'm a fan as it is very easy to deal with! I might add a lever handle as the rope system has not worked as well as I had hoped! AllthebestRoy

@facbl This 4hp actually is a 4stroke, but a single cylinder or piston, there is where the problem is! As far as power, it was fine. I work on a small budget and need to make use of what I have. My buddy uses an 8hp 4stroke, 2cyl Yamaha, and it would be a perfect motor, it is so quiet, and he has plenty of power! If I could afford it, this would be ideal! I do have a 1996 9.9hp 4stroke, 2cyl Mariner,, though! I plan to try it on MiniD next season after giving it a good tuning! I think you will like the result! Good critique on your part, thanks for the input! Stay well in Brazil!!! AllthebestRoy

@klapptnit3919 thanks, if more sat in CROW'S cabin, more would appreciate her ergonomics! AllthebestRoy

@josephlai9759 thanks so much Joe! AllthebestRoy

Uou are so correct!!! I am mildly Dyslexic and I constantly miss speek! Sorry about that! AllthebestRoy

I do have a garage but my first build was done undter a tarp! I ran a rope over between trees and added poles that I'd prop up to creat a tent like shelter but I would drop the poles (lengths of wood and secure them to creat a steep angle so no water could gather! I had to buy a second tarp but the boat got built! Our DIANNE'S ROSE is the rsult! AllthebestRoy

Thanks Foster!