The Boat Rambler conducted another "survey" and decided based on that to build a second boat to replace the GIS. He ended up with an OzGoose, which he seems to be having great fun with. Might be something for you to consider. Or at least taking a look at, as he did. I think his methodolgy was a bit flawed, but he seems to have abandoned the GIS in favor of the Goose.
Seems like your complaint about too many parts for the Goat Island Skiffs gets pretty much negated by your other choice.
Also, there are safety concerns for a boat that wide if it capsizes (it will, especially with an inexperienced sailor). When this unfortunate event occurs, how will a 90 to maybe 120 kid be able to right it?
I can see a high performance thoroughbred like this being quite a handful (as I would expect anything other than a very small planing hull would be).
Of the two, I'd pick the Goat.
I would put a second mast step aft the original and have it sport a smaller rig.
Better yet, I would just make a smaller high-sided sharpie, maybe a 12 footer.
The problem with side decks is that, when you sit on them, you raise the Center of Gravity. You get a boost in initial stability at the cost of a reduced range of stability. Better to have lower seating that extends to the extreme sides of the boat.
That water coming over the side gives you some warning that capsize is emmenant. With side decks, you get no warning until it's too late. Don't ask me how I know.
Go watch Cumberland Rover for inspiration.
He has a nice 12 footer that moves along fine with only 36 sf of sail.
The Boat Rambler conducted another "survey" and decided based on that to build a second boat to replace the GIS. He ended up with an OzGoose, which he seems to be having great fun with. Might be something for you to consider. Or at least taking a look at, as he did. I think his methodolgy was a bit flawed, but he seems to have abandoned the GIS in favor of the Goose.
Ask the Boat Rambler about his recent Storer Oz Goose build.
Seems like your complaint about too many parts for the Goat Island Skiffs gets pretty much negated by your other choice.
Also, there are safety concerns for a boat that wide if it capsizes (it will, especially with an inexperienced sailor). When this unfortunate event occurs, how will a 90 to maybe 120 kid be able to right it?
I can see a high performance thoroughbred like this being quite a handful (as I would expect anything other than a very small planing hull would be).
Of the two, I'd pick the Goat.
I would put a second mast step aft the original and have it sport a smaller rig.
Better yet, I would just make a smaller high-sided sharpie, maybe a 12 footer.
The problem with side decks is that, when you sit on them, you raise the Center of Gravity. You get a boost in initial stability at the cost of a reduced range of stability. Better to have lower seating that extends to the extreme sides of the boat.
That water coming over the side gives you some warning that capsize is emmenant. With side decks, you get no warning until it's too late. Don't ask me how I know.
Go watch Cumberland Rover for inspiration.
He has a nice 12 footer that moves along fine with only 36 sf of sail.
Looks like fun to me!!…Exciting!!