So my utilization for the boat didn't quite fit the model of the Malahini. As you can see from the pictures, the Malahini is more of a sports boat. I had trouble thinking of how it would be to fish out of, or where would we put ski's and gear for a day trip. Or how would it fare if the three of us took other family with us... I just don't see how I could utilize that model to the fullest potential that we would want. The Malahini could be a great boat for just the wife and I to cruise the lake in and her to sunbathe and have a great weekend, but not really for my current needs.
Browsing around the Glen-L plans, I found what I think is more of a suitable boat for our needs. The Roustabout. I think with a few slight embellishments I can make it look just as great as the Malahini. It has the shape of older motor boats that isn't as great to me. But I think I can really turn it into a better looking boat.
So I ordered the plans for the 17' Roustabout. Happy to receive them and have been studying them since they arrived. This project has been a project of study for quite some time now. Even before ordering the plans I have scoured the Internet for videos, blogs, and parts. I have found a few possible sources for lumber, and marine parts. I have visited many blogs and postings to learn some of the possible necessary crafts of building the boat. I have even visited a few other craft sites that may make building the boat even more interesting... has anyone ever thought of building a foundry just to melt and pour your own windshield frames? Yep, this guy.
The arrival of the parts is a tremendous step in the journey that will be the boat! I cannot say that it will go 100 percent right all the time but like a wise man once said, "I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of a man to elevate his life by conscious endeavor" (Thoreau)
