dwin0094
I'm planning to do a duct tape boat, like the one Mythbusters did. There's a bay near our town, so I won't be going far off into open ocean. I want to ask, how seaworthy is a duct tape boat and how long will it last?
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Not that long mate. It can only work on few weeks and eventually loose. I think its better if you will use other materials other than duct tape for that.
Not that long mate. It can only work on few weeks and eventually loose. I think its better if you will use other materials other than duct tape for that.
Does anyone have the specs to the myth busters duct tape boat?
Techtard
I was wondering what the framework was made out of. I have been aproaching his to the best of my abilities. The measurements I see are 4' depth, width 4 1/2', 3', to center, and 16 foot long. I would be putting the side bottom and the top bar 2' apart with increasing width as it goes up in height. My platform will sit about one to two foot off the bottom. I think I have solved the water problem I will do four layers of tape with masking tape on the outside vynal painting over that for final waterproofing. If someone could tell what else I need to know I would be greatful.
Ok ok if someone told me a good tarp frame for one small tarp fine. I know from experience that as long as you aren't putting 60 psi of water on two layers of tape it is fine. Lucky for me I will be putting 4 or more layers. So don't be a prick.
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Karle is right... What you are doing is a waste of time... not to mention duct tape.
Truth is, there are boaters with boat building experience here that could tell you how to build a "real" boat that size, that would not only look professional, it would be easier, faster, and virtually last forever - and it would cost you a day's labor and less then $75.
So, Karle is not the prick here... You are the one that ask for advice. Karle simply gave you the truth, and then you responded like a 10th grader on kindergarten steroids.
Ever stop to think why some 16 year olds are sailing around the world alone... and you're sitting at home trying to figure out how to make a boat out of duct tape?
You need to do some serious soul searching and fast growing up...
Good luck!
John
PS. My fatherly advice is free... you can thank me later. I'm just trying to improve your chances of success.
Karle is right... What you are doing is a waste of time... not to mention duct tape.
Truth is, there are boaters with boat building experience here that could tell you how to build a "real" boat that size, that would not only look professional, it would be easier, faster, and virtually last forever - and it would cost you a day's labor and less then $75.
So, Karle is not the prick here... You are the one that ask for advice. Karle simply gave you the truth, and then you responded like a 10th grader on kindergarten steroids.
Ever stop to think why some 16 year olds are sailing around the world alone... and you're sitting at home trying to figure out how to make a boat out of duct tape?
You need to do some serious soul searching and fast growing up...
Good luck!
John
PS. My fatherly advice is free... you can thank me later. I'm just trying to improve your chances of success.
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