Gentlemen,
I seem to keep coming back to this particular solution, probably because as a mechanical guy...I can figure out how to build this. As a pilot, I can visualize CG, W&B and forces at work, but what I am not......is an engineer.
That lack of knowledge and my desire to build a successful and uniquely spectacular project, is partly the impetus to pursue Naval Architecture,.... but I am not there yet. I do not yet know how to calculate for surface stability of floating bodies, but I do have an idea of what's required.
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My post to Rick about width is what it is.....a guess. Would this be unstable at 8.5' ???, the key is in the math. Somewhere in here is the answer to this particular option. I'll let Jay speak to the sea sled option as it's beyond my ability to envision it.
Thanks to everyone for the participation, the results are self evident.
Joe