ALL NEW Camper Boat MiniD Design 

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I'm excited about how MiniD is coming along, Gill!! Thanks!

Thanks Luchi! I'm excited to see her in the water! BestRoy

Thanks so much "Oddly"! I do think MiniD is special! AllthebestRoy

I'm seeing the end is near! BestRoy

I am so excited Pa Maj!!!

So many options! It will end up like the model, Baby Blue sides, Mahogany cabin and beige roof, possibly two tone as there are some layers there that are designed to add thickness on the edges but also it will direct water to the back corners so I can replenish water supplies without visiting a marina! Should be very cool! BestRoy

Thanks, Rog! I'm excited to see MiniD in the water!!! BestRoy

Roof and hatches dryfit turned out great. I'm adding the finish to the undersides and then the parts can be screwd and glued back on. Just finishing touches after that! I'm getting excited! Thanks for the support Okie! AllthebestRoy

Any time I see a nice one, I'll pic it up! You can see another, bigger one on the wall in the back ground. Now I have to get to that bigger sailboat design, I sketched years ago! Lol!

I've seen those Brett. They do work! AllthebestRoy

I think so too! I didn't plan on a helm forward but when this wheel came accross my path, it had to go in the boat! Funny how my designs have a grand design, of sorts! AllthebestRoy

Thanks Zack! MiniD is coming along! AllthebestRoy

Beautiful wheel, William! I was so lucky it crossed my path! BestRoy

Thank you Farmin! I'm excited! AllthebestRoy

MiniD is as small as I could go and still offer similar comforts, like our DIANNE'S ROSE...She is 14X6, 8"wide and 5', 2" interior height but with "pop up" hatches to get full head room when camped or on the go...I'm excited with how MiniD is coming! More to come! BestRoy

Somewhere in the 1000lb range but I will weigh her at scales when done to confirm! I\ve seen these wheels used on the side of antique boats and I was tempted to mount it on the head bulkhead but I think where it ended up is awesome! BestRoy

Yes, if the ply was thickenned,, two layers of 3/8" for example, rather than the one as MiniD has.. I'd imagine you'd also want a flatter roof. The cabin sides, etc coud also be reworking but this would change the look but still offer the useful interior space!. I can stand on the roof as structurally, it is designed like and eggshell, giving it max strengtt, while keeping it as light as possible! It is designed as a hard top, not to be a diving platform. Simularly, you would not walk on your car roof or Teardrop Trailer roof, I'd do so only for maintanence. BestRoy

Actually, a better way would be to keep the roof as is but then add extra framint that sits in top that fit the curve but flattens the top and then add deck boards to it. Picture a foof rack of sorts but you would add the decking to it...BestRoy

I will be working on plans after a season of testing, Leo. My process takes time because I always build my designs. This really helps the design evolve, and I can work out the finer details. But testing is also important. By using the design myself, it ensures I produce plans that will be successful! Sadly it does take time, though! Stay tuned. AllthebestRoy

@@roydesignedthat This is looking AWESOME!!! Can't wait to see her in the water... and all of the "demo testing" you'll be filming! Love taking those trips with you so to speak, thanks for posting! Can't wait to build my own one day!

@@markferry4865 Thanks Mark!

Thanks G! Marine Hardware is best but costs! I think this door latch, being aluminum, should last, and if not, it is a cheap item to replace. But I wanted a custom look, and by cutting it short, it turned out perfect for MiniD! What are you building? AllthebestRoy

@@roydesignedthat I’m building basically a larger version of our little camping boat. The hull is 22long 7’10”wide

@@GJCAMPING that will be a good size. Good on you for building! We need more creative folks!!! AllthebestRoy