I have plans for my brother and I to build the Oz Goose so we can re-learn how to sail. My goal is to eventually build a small sailboat I can take on some overnight intracoastal adventures in South Florida and the Keys. The viola looks perfect for this, my only question is whether it would be possible for a 6ft tall person to sleep on board if a tent camp site is not available? What is the distance from the back of the centerboard to the stern? I am imagining a some EVA foam pieces on the floor to account for the bracer height (and water in the boat) with an inflatable air pad on to place on top of the foam. I am a lightweight hiker who sleeps comfortably in hammocks and small tents. The boat would be anchored overnight in sheltered canals, sandbars, etc.
There are guides here. You want the guide for the bermudan squaretop rigs www.storerboatplans.com/boatplans/viola-sailing-canoe-plan-cartop-sailing-dinghy/rigging-details-for-the-viola-14-sailing-canoe/
My previous comment was wrong "The bottom MUST be 6mm. The rest is Ok in 4mm or 6mm." This should read - the Viola is from 4 sheets of 4mm plywood. I got my videos mixed up.
@@gregory1778 Sorry Gregory, I lost track of which video the conversation is about. You are correct. The Viola 14 sailing canoe is from 4 sheets of 4mm plywood.
The Viola's swing rudder could be adapted to the OzGoose? If yes, what should be modified in the building instructions for the OzGoose? Is there an annex?
The ONLY advantage of the swinging rudder is when the stern is so narrow you cannot get back. The dagger but kick back of the Oz Goose rudder is a much better choice.
No idea of peak speeds. But whatever a laser or Aero can do ... the Viola will be able to pretty well match. One viola has been racing regularly against 5 x aeros and 5 x Lasers and doing very well in medium to strong winds. That is the lug rig version. Doesn't point as high in light wind. But often gets to the top mark first as the wind gets over 12+ knots. It is written up here - www.storerboatplans.com/plan/viola-14-sailing-canoe/racing-lug-rigged-viola-canoe-vs-lasers/
