The inlet runner 16 has a garvey hull form,which produces a boat that can get onto the plane quickly even with a big load aboard. designed primarily for construction by amateurs, it is plywood using stitch-&-glue methods.. Building method: the boat is built in stitch and glue fashion but most of the hull, the bottom especially, is a true composite sandwich. the plywood bottom is sandwiched between layers of directional glass and it is the fiberglass that supplies most of the strength, not the plywood.. Whether you dream of spending time fly-fishing, snorkeling or just rekindling your passion for nature, this 12' garvey flex boat offers you the opportunity to experience the beauty and grandeur of the great outdoors – alone, with your children, or with a friend..
15’9″ ben garvey. the ben garveys are built of plywood, upside down on a ladder frame over temporary molds. lofting is required, but is extremely simple. the chines are easily made using epoxy fillets and fiberglass tape. flotation compartments ensure that a swamped boat will float level and even support the motor head above the water.. The hull form has been an evolution of the gv11, with a slightly modified bow shape to make bending easier. beam has remained nearly the same because the gv11 was as beamy as you could go on a small boat - the gv13 will be a little more comfortable in a chop because it is proportionally thinner.. Http://spirainternational.com has the plans used by kennedy parnell to build this 19' galveston garvey dory from common lumber in his south carolina home..
