[geeks] When the "ordinary" is not enough

[R. Lonstein]

On Thu, Aug 01, 2002 at 12:22:11AM +0200, William S. wrote:
    [snip]
> Here is my criteria for what I _think_ I would like. I
> don't know much about boats, but these seem like good
> things to want:
>
> 1.  Able to carry 6-8 people.
> 2.  Diesel inboard engine. (I like the sound of diesel
>     engines and they seem to last a long time.
> 3.  Steel or heavy aluminum hull. (Wood requires too much
>     care and fiberglass is a bit fragile. If I bump into
>     something I dont want it to break.
> 4.  Speed is not an issue but power is. I just want to be
>     able to haul people and stuff without the engine
>     stressing.
    [snip]

http://www.wwnorton.com/catalog/fall98/troller.htm 

I stumbled across this book and one of these days I'm going to build one
of these 'Diesel Ducks'.

- Ross