{"id":42,"date":"2012-06-04T07:27:40","date_gmt":"2012-06-03T23:27:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/?page_id=42"},"modified":"2023-04-07T12:46:33","modified_gmt":"2023-04-07T16:46:33","slug":"puddlecat-89","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/designs\/puddlecat-89\/","title":{"rendered":"PuddleCat 8\/9"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">function EJEJC_lc(th) { return false; }; <\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.e-junkie.com\/ecom\/box.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.e-junkie.com\/ecom\/gb.php?c=cart&amp;ejc=2&amp;cl=140572\" target=\"ej_ejc\" class=\"ec_ejc_thkbx\" onclick=\"return EJEJC_lc(this);\" style=\"display:inline-block;background: #3da5d9 url(https:\/\/www.e-junkie.com\/ej\/images\/newviewcart.png) center\/90px no-repeat;border: none;padding: 7px 55px;border-radius: 3px;box-shadow: 1px 2px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);cursor: pointer;text-decoration: none;\" rel=\"noopener\">&nbsp;<\/a><br \/>\n<div id=\"wp-tabs-1\" class=\"wp-tabs overcast jqui-styles wpui-tabs-horizontal\" data-style=\"overcast\"><h3 class=\"wp-tab-title\"> Description<\/h3> <div class=\"wp-tab-content\"><div class=\"wp-tab-content-wrapper\">The simplest way to describe the PuddleCat 8 is that it is a PDR- Catamaran. It uses the same basic hull shape as the PDR and, like the PDR, it is also 4 foot wide. Its first splash was in June 2010 and it has turned out to be a very fine little boat.<\/p>\n<p>I designed the PuddleCat 8 primarily for use in small lakes or streams close to home. It may be car topped or hauled on a trailer. Ease of transportation and a set-up time of less than 5 minutes means, your PuddleCat8 will be sailed much more often than a larger boat and by opening up opportunities to sail when you normally would not have had the time to do so. You could conceivably go after work or anytime you find yourself with a free hour. After I completed the first PuddleCat 8 in June 2010, I went sailing more often in the following four months than I had in the preceding four years.<\/p>\n<p>The PuddleCat 8 hull is designed to be built from four sheets of \u00bc-inch plywood using the stitch and glue construction method. The rudders and leeboard are made from \u00be-inch plywood. Any type of plywood may be used. Obviously marine grade is the best, but it is also the most expensive. Luan is the least expensive costing around $9.00 per sheet. It works well but needs to be well protected. Epoxy is used with fiberglass tape to connect all the seams. Tightbond III is the least expensive brand of epoxy that I have found and will cost about $30.00 per gallon. One gallon is enough for the entire boat. To finish it off I used hardware and accessories from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.duckworksbbs.com\/\">Duckworks Boat Builder\u2019s Supply<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The final cost depends largely on the mast and sail used. I was able to pick up a complete used sunfish rig including the boom for $75.00. This makes the boat very reasonably priced to build with the average cost ranging from $200 to $400. The higher end would include buying stainless hardware and new sails. I have used single lateen rigs in both 36 sq. ft. and 75 sq. ft sizes. I have also used a biplane rig with two 36 sq. ft. sails.<\/p>\n<p>Because it is a catamaran, it is faster and more stable than a monohull of the same size and it is especially stable for a 7\u2019 9\u201d boat. Boats of 8 foot or less are not going to be fast, but it\u2019s configuration as a catamaran does make it faster. A 15-inch hull extension is an add-on option that will provide even more speed for those that choose to build the PuddleCat 9.<\/p>\n<p>The thing that I like most about this little boat so far is that, even though it is small, it is very comfortable. Even for two people. You can sit either on the bridge deck between the hulls or inside the hulls. Spending three hours sailing is no issue at all.<\/p>\n<p>The PuddleCat 8 and the PuddleCat 9 can be built from the available plan set. There are also projects in the works to expand the PuddleCat line.<\/p>\n<p>There is more information on the Build Support page and when you\u2019re ready to build, plans are available for download on the Plans page.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><!-- end div.wp-tab-content --><br \/>\n<h3 class=\"wp-tab-title\"> Specifications<\/h3> <div class=\"wp-tab-content\"><div class=\"wp-tab-content-wrapper\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>LOA: 7&#8242; 9&#8243;<\/li>\n<li>LWL: 7&#8243; 5 3\/8&#8243;<\/li>\n<li>Beam: 4&#8242; 1\/2&#8243;<\/li>\n<li>Hull height: 22 3\/4&#8243;<\/li>\n<li>Sail area: 36 &#8211; 75+ sq ft.<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 55 lbs using Luan or 85 lbs using Pine BC<\/li>\n<li>Capacity: 500 lbs<\/li>\n<li>Theoretical hull speed: Unknown<\/li>\n<li>Actual sailing speed: 4-5 MPH<\/li>\n<li>Rowing speed: 3 MPH<\/li>\n<li>Motoring speed with 5hp outboard: 7-9MPH<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div><!-- end div.wp-tab-content --><br \/>\n<h3 class=\"wp-tab-title\"> Photos<\/h3> <div class=\"wp-tab-content\"><div class=\"wp-tab-content-wrapper\"><\/p>\n<h3>Some pictures of the PuddleCat 8.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"demo\">\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-42 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/designs\/puddlecat-89\/adds-15-inches-making-the-hulls-9-foot-even\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/files\/2012\/06\/Adds-15-inches-making-the-hulls-9-foot-even.-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/designs\/puddlecat-89\/assy-step-0-cut-out-bulkheads-and-outside-skin\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/files\/2012\/06\/assy-step-0-cut-out-bulkheads-and-outside-skin.-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/designs\/puddlecat-89\/assy-step-12-flip-and-remove-top-decks\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/files\/2012\/06\/assy-step-12-flip-and-remove-top-decks.-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/designs\/puddlecat-89\/img_1053\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/files\/2012\/06\/IMG_1053-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/designs\/puddlecat-89\/pc-off-sc-coast\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/files\/2012\/06\/PC-off-SC-coast-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/designs\/puddlecat-89\/puddlecat-1st-float-test\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/files\/2012\/06\/PuddleCat-1st-float-test-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/designs\/puddlecat-89\/puddlecat-day\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/files\/2012\/06\/PuddleCat-Day-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/designs\/puddlecat-89\/puddlecat-front-view\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/files\/2012\/06\/PuddleCat-Front-view-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/designs\/puddlecat-89\/puddlecat-sailing\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/files\/2012\/06\/PuddleCat-Sailing-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/designs\/puddlecat-89\/puddlecat-worlds-smallest-catamaran\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/files\/2012\/06\/puddlecat-worlds-smallest-catamaran-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/designs\/puddlecat-89\/tiller-may-be-used-i-prefer-rope-steering\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/files\/2012\/06\/Tiller-may-be-used.-I-prefer-rope-steering.-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/designs\/puddlecat-89\/customer-built-puddlecat-8\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/files\/2012\/06\/Customer-built-PuddleCat-8-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><a class=\"pirobox_gall\" title=\"On the trailer and ready for the water. Also fits in the back of truck or is cartopable as well.\" href=\"http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/files\/2012\/06\/image-1thumb.jpg\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"demo\"><a class=\"pirobox_gall\" title=\"Puddlecat 8 with a sunfish lateen rig.\" href=\"http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/files\/2012\/06\/image-2thumb.jpg\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"demo\"><a class=\"pirobox_gall\" title=\"Shows leeboard which was found not to be needed, but is optional. This one is kick-up and lead weighted.\" href=\"http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/files\/2012\/06\/image-3.jpg\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"demo\"><a class=\"pirobox_gall\" title=\"Good photo showing twin kick-up rudders (single in middle optional) and rope steering (tiller optional)Here I am bailing out after the flip and swamp test.\" href=\"http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/files\/2012\/06\/image-4.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/files\/2012\/06\/image-4thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Good photo showing twin kick-up rudders.\"><\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/files\/2012\/06\/Customer-built-PuddleCat-8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-303\" title=\"Customer built PuddleCat 8\" src=\"http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/files\/2012\/06\/Customer-built-PuddleCat-8-300x179.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" srcset=\"http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/files\/2012\/06\/Customer-built-PuddleCat-8-300x179.jpg 300w, http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/files\/2012\/06\/Customer-built-PuddleCat-8.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>customer built with 2 on board.<\/div>\n<div class=\"demo\"><a class=\"pirobox_gall\" title=\"Sailing solo while sitting in right hull and using my weight to balance the boat taking wind on the starboard side. Note the tuff and wind direction on the front of the boom.\" href=\"http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/files\/2012\/06\/image-5.jpg\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"demo\">unsinkable with sealed compartments.<a class=\"pirobox_gall\" title=\"Unsinkable when airtight compartments are intact. Note water level in boat higher than lake water.\" href=\"http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/files\/2012\/06\/image-6.jpg\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<div class=\"demo\"><a class=\"pirobox_gall_biplane\" title=\"The PuddleCat 9 with a biplane rig.\" href=\"http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/files\/2012\/06\/biplane-1.jpg\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"demo\">More photos- <a href=\"http:\/\/s1263.photobucket.com\/albums\/ii631\/rogermannorg\/PuddleCat%208%20or%209%20footer\/\">http:\/\/s1263.photobucket.com\/albums\/ii631\/rogermannorg\/PuddleCat%208%20or%209%20footer\/<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"demo\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"demo\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=1058982180802052&amp;set=o.744349722284956&amp;type=3<\/div>\n<div class=\"demo\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"demo\"><\/div>\n<p><\/div><\/div><!-- end div.wp-tab-content --><br \/>\n<h3 class=\"wp-tab-title\"> Videos<\/h3> <div class=\"wp-tab-content\"><div class=\"wp-tab-content-wrapper\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5>Video from my<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/rogermannorg\">YouTube Channel<\/a><\/h5>\n<p><\/div><\/div><!-- end div.wp-tab-content --><br \/>\n<h3 class=\"wp-tab-title\"> Plans<\/h3> <div class=\"wp-tab-content\"><div class=\"wp-tab-content-wrapper\"><\/p>\n<h4><em>The PuddleCat 8\/9 plans package includes the following:<\/em><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>13 Full 11 X 17 inch drawings<\/li>\n<li>40 Full color build sequence photos<\/li>\n<li>6 Full color photos of the PuddleCat 9 hull extension modifications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After clicking the &#8220;ADD TO CART&#8221; button below you will see your cart with a Paypal checkout button. Once you click the Paypal checkout button you will have the option to pay with Credit\/Debit card or PayPal. After the payment process you will receive an email with a link to download your plans.<\/p>\n<h4>PuddleCat8\/9 Plans Package:&nbsp;$10.00&nbsp;USD&nbsp;&#8211; [EJUNKIE_ADD2CART item=&#8221;830918&#8243;]<\/h4>\n<p><\/div><\/div><!-- end div.wp-tab-content --><br \/>\n<h3 class=\"wp-tab-title\"> Hull Numbers<\/h3> <div class=\"wp-tab-content\"><div class=\"wp-tab-content-wrapper\"><\/p>\n<h3>Hull Number Registration:<\/h3>\n<p>You may request a hull number for your PuddleCat as soon as it goes 3 D. You do not have to wait until it is completely done. Hull numbers will be issued in the order that the requests are received. So the sooner you get yours going the lower number you will get. Please supply the following with your hull number request: A photo of your hull along with your name, address and other contact information. When possible it would be nice to have the builder in the photo. I will let you know your hull number by email. Specific hull numbers cannot be requested. Hull numbers are to keep a good count of how many boats are being&nbsp;finished. You do not have to request a hull number nor do you need&nbsp; a&nbsp; hull number. It is just fun to see how many are being built and where.<\/p>\n<p>Hull Number List<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>#1 &#8211; Roger Mann, Taylors, SC<\/li>\n<li>#2 &#8211; John Richardson, El Paso, TX&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.johnsboatyard.uphero.com\">www.johnsboatyard.uphero.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li>#3 &#8211; Mark Hansen, Manchester, IA&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.popsthepaddler.net\/2012\/06\/sail-away\/\">http:\/\/www.popsthepaddler.net\/2012\/06\/sail-away\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>#4- Taj Elshaikh Sydney, Australia&nbsp;&nbsp; https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=1058982180802052&amp;set=o.744349722284956&amp;type=3<\/li>\n<li>#5&nbsp; <span class=\"gD\"><strong>David Kamper<\/strong><\/span> <span class=\"go\"><span style=\"color: #555555\">&lt;<\/span><span style=\"color: #555555\">David.Kamper@magiq.co.nz<\/span><span style=\"color: #555555\">&gt;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div><!-- end div.wp-tab-content --><br \/>\n<\/div><!-- end div.wp-tabs --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/designs\/puddlecat-89\/\"><span class=\"more-msg\">Continue reading &rarr;<\/span><\/a>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":27,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/42"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=42"}],"version-history":[{"count":25,"href":"http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/42\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":556,"href":"http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/42\/revisions\/556"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/27"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/rogermann.org\/puddlecat\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=42"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}