Carolina Bay 17

Description

The Carolina Bay 17 blends Carolina style with the functionality in a well rounded flats and bay boat.  Easily access shallow flats and backwater with only 9″ of hull draft.   While it’s moderate dead rise will handle light chop with ease and provide a stable platform.  Flush decks forward and aft provide a true flats boat layout for the dedicated fisherman.   The same decks allow for ample storage space below for fuel, battery, gear and more.  The skiff is design to be used with a center or side console with an outboard 50-70hp.

This boat is built using cold molding and is recommended for those with boat building and/or wood working experience.  Available as a pre-cut jig or full size patterns, both options include detailed assembly drawings, making it easy to build a boat of your own.

Carolina Bay 17 Specs:

• 17’0″ LOA
• 6’6″ beam
• 9″ draft typical load
• 1100lb Capacity (4 people and gear)
•  70hp max (20″ shaft), 50hp minimum
•  70hp runs ~38mph, 60hp runs ~32mph and 50hp runs ~28 mph

Material Estimates for Hull:

• Jig Kit: 2 sheets marine grade plywood 1/2”x4’x8′ (stringers, transom, stem)
• Jig Kit: 2 sheets marine grade plywood 3/8”x4’x8′ (transverse, bulkheads)
• Jig Kit: 5 sheets standard plywood 1/2”x4’x8′ (temporary structure)
• Jig Kit: 10 cu/ft – 2 lb density expanding pour foam, closed cell (USCG requirement)
• Strong back: Pine – 2 boards 2”x6”x16′, 5 boards 2”x6”x4′, 8 boards 2”x6”x7′
• Bottom: 6 sheets of marine grade plywood 1/4”x4’x8′
• Sides: 8 sheets of marine grade plywood 3/16″ or 1/4″x4’x8′
• Floor & Gunnel: 4 sheets of marine grade plywood 3/8”x4’x8′
• Ceiling: (optional) 2 sheets of marine grade plywood 3/16”x4’x8′
• Keel: Fir – 2 boards 2”x4”x14′
• Sheer: 120 linear feet of Juniper or Fir at 1/2”x1”
• Rib Bands: 100 linear feet of Juniper or Fir 1/2”x1”
• Chine: 75 linear feet of Juniper or Fir 1/2”x2”
• Sheer Bumper:  40 linear feet of Fir or Sapelle 3/4”x1-1/2”
• Floor Supports: 120 linear feet of Cypress, Juniper, or Fir 3/4″x3/4″
• Spray Rail: 75 linear feet of Fir or Sapelle 3/4”x1-1/2”
• Strakes: 12 linear feet of Fir or Sapelle 3/4”x1-1/2″
• Resin: 15 gallons of marine grade epoxy resin (DO NOT USE POLY OR VINYL ESTER RESINS)
• Glass: 25 yards of 1708 bi-axial 50” wide, 12 yards of 1208 bi-axial 50” wide, 20 yards of 10oz cloth 50” wide
• Filler: 3 lbs of fumed silica or similar for fillets

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