My punt, which I decked over to make it safer against powerboat wakes, comes in close to 100 pounds. It is caroppable, but barely. Getting it atop my ancient landrover took some ingenuity and a rotating bracket made for kayaks.
I heft the stern up onto the bracket then strap it down. I can then grab the bow, lift it more easily now that it is not fighting me about rotating, and swing it up over the roof of my landy and onto the rack. I have not dropped it yet, but I have come close.
I ended up buying a trailer for my punt. I put it on top of my car a few times, but it was ridiculous and verged on dangerous. I did hurt my back once and that was when I ordered the trailer. It has allowed me to enjoy the boat far more than I would have otherwise, worth every penny.
I’ve considered many times building another one in an ultralight layup. I really hate building boats, though. 🫤
The boats in Mercea are actually much heavier built than mine even, and I think that improves the sailing performance, allowing the chines to dig in deeper to minimize leeway.
When I built a kayak years ago the epoxy dripped onto the concrete floor at this stage no matter how I tried to spread it. I call them happy little bumps in a boat shape outline. Happy history.
My punt, which I decked over to make it safer against powerboat wakes, comes in close to 100 pounds. It is caroppable, but barely. Getting it atop my ancient landrover took some ingenuity and a rotating bracket made for kayaks.
I heft the stern up onto the bracket then strap it down. I can then grab the bow, lift it more easily now that it is not fighting me about rotating, and swing it up over the roof of my landy and onto the rack. I have not dropped it yet, but I have come close.
I ended up buying a trailer for my punt. I put it on top of my car a few times, but it was ridiculous and verged on dangerous. I did hurt my back once and that was when I ordered the trailer. It has allowed me to enjoy the boat far more than I would have otherwise, worth every penny.
I’ve considered many times building another one in an ultralight layup. I really hate building boats, though. 🫤
Well, just plain tedious work. But, no doubt adds great strength over long haul. At least, you won't notice the weight once it's waterborne...
The boats in Mercea are actually much heavier built than mine even, and I think that improves the sailing performance, allowing the chines to dig in deeper to minimize leeway.
When I built a kayak years ago the epoxy dripped onto the concrete floor at this stage no matter how I tried to spread it. I call them happy little bumps in a boat shape outline. Happy history.