Stop reading the negative comments unless there is a hint of constructive criticism sir. You are doing a great job, and you help many other come to the love boating and boat building. Let the people with their negative opinions of your product blow hot air out of their waste hole on their face, and you just keep helping others. Your designs are great sir!
So cool. Deep winter always has me wanting to build a panga but I need to finish my 1970 13’ Boston whaler. Boats are my obsession and I’m grateful to find your channel
It's a shame he passed in the spring of 2022 and his plans and website are no longer available, he is greatly missed by all that knew him. RIP Mr. Spira 🙏
Jeff Spira passed away in 2022 and his website is not found anymore. Someone took the name and redirects you suspiciously to a steel building website. Very sad.
Sir: pulled a hitch on Okinawa in ‘73 (actually built my first plywood boat there, a skiff, I guess, a Rabl book from library, AF Spl Serv woodworking shop (every tool I’d ever seen, ALWAYS an expert there doing something), finished but never painted or launched, a guy gimme $25 for it - a fortune to a young E-3) saw round-bowed open outboards much like your clip of a f-glass Panga. Thought they were ugly then, still do. But yours, I like yours
Hello , Mr. Spira. Well just download the KAyak plans as my first build hoping to start the big one in october. Here we have a big estuary between Argentina and Uruguay , Rio de la Plata and sometimes it gets choppy about 3 or 4ft we like to fish in an area about 20 miles offshore . As my first build I liked the Carolinian as I found her pretty easy ( let's say that ) to build , but really I will need some V-bottom to sail those waves. In the 17ft lenght . Spira International has the Kachemak V-Bottom Dory and the Veracruz Panga. Just two questions : Do you think the Panga will perform better with less power due it seems to be 340 lbs lighter ( will use a Yamaha 60hp 2 stroke ) and can the Veracruz be shortened just one feet ( so I can build her in my garage ) maintaining the width? Thanks again Master ! You are an inspiration for everyone who likes to build and enjoy his own boat. Regards
I have seen a lot of the World Bank type of design in fiberglass and have used quite a few of them around coastlines and estuaries of Southeast Asia. In my experience, I have never heard them referred to as”pangas”, but rather as “Yamaha boats”. Almost all that I have seen or used have been about that 21 foot size and overwhelmingly they have been powered by one (or a pair) of 40 horsepower Yamaha Enduro two-stroke, long shaft outboard motors. Those motors are ubiquitous in the regions where I work and through sheer practicality I have used them on our small workboats including the Puchie Special drop-bow garvey-dory that we hope to launch in Bali within a few weeks.
Yamaha was involved with the original project as they also produce quite a lot boats for the Asian market. Take a look at any harbor in Japan and you will see quite a lot of Yamaha built boats that bear a striking resemblance to the FAO panga design. The big panga bow flare and fat upper spray rail shows up on even large Japanese commercial fishing boats. Jeff's designs looks more like the Caribbean pangas to me.
None of the boats shown have the lines of the panga that is defined in the UN panga program or any of the open ocean fishing pangas of S.America? The boats here are skiffs or 'semi-dories' and not panga's except Panga Marine hull??? Where is the definition of the hull type Panga that is being shown here?
Do you have any narrow beam planing plans which would be good for antique inboards like an atomic four or an agricultural diesel? 500lb powertrains with 15-25hp but 40-60lb of torque? I would certainly take the heartache of an antique motor to have that low RPM sound.
Those motors are not really suitable for letting boats plane. The faster low power boats were long, like 60 feet x 4; wide and could do 18 kn or so with 10 horses. A short fat boat will plane with lower power than a long narrow one,
Thank you so much for the reply. Would you say I'm probably better off with something like your tortuga? I'm definitely not looking for outright speed, just something nice and garageable that can do 15+mph if mathematically possible. Or heck, just a 14' panga and no capacity for passengers ha ha. I actually think the crude air cooled, direct drive boats owned by teenagers in other countries look fun. Often a flat bottom dory with an air cooled 16-22hp clone motor..... the kind of boat nobody would want to be a passenger on...
What is the draft with a 70hp 4stroke on the 18' What is the draft with a 40hp 4stroke on the 16' Trying to decide between the two as I need to fish close to shore and out in the Gulf. Thanks,
Stop reading the negative comments unless there is a hint of constructive criticism sir. You are doing a great job, and you help many other come to the love boating and boat building. Let the people with their negative opinions of your product blow hot air out of their waste hole on their face, and you just keep helping others. Your designs are great sir!
@ 3:37 That blue and white Panga is a beauty! You must be a proud Papa to have inspired so many beautiful crafts. Congrats Jeff!
So cool. Deep winter always has me wanting to build a panga but I need to finish my 1970 13’ Boston whaler. Boats are my obsession and I’m grateful to find your channel
It's a shame he passed in the spring of 2022 and his plans and website are no longer available, he is greatly missed by all that knew him. RIP Mr. Spira 🙏
R.I.P. Mr. Spira
This series of videos is great. I'd love to see one on the Matagorda
Where I am from..we cannot afford a hyped out pangas.Keep up the good work.
The bahia looks great!
Jeff Spira passed away in 2022 and his website is not found anymore. Someone took the name and redirects you suspiciously to a steel building website. Very sad.
Boat building and builders group on Facebook has a lot of his plans for download
Sir: pulled a hitch on Okinawa in ‘73 (actually built my first plywood boat there, a skiff, I guess, a Rabl book from library, AF Spl Serv woodworking shop (every tool I’d ever seen, ALWAYS an expert there doing something), finished but never painted or launched, a guy gimme $25 for it - a fortune to a young E-3) saw round-bowed open outboards much like your clip of a f-glass Panga. Thought they were ugly then, still do. But yours, I like yours
Dennis Harrington and your point is?
Thank for the new video. Have a good day
I love how the Florida shot has the v flying. Looks sturdy. What’s the upkeep?
Hello , Mr. Spira. Well just download the KAyak plans as my first build hoping to start the big one in october. Here we have a big estuary between Argentina and Uruguay , Rio de la Plata and sometimes it gets choppy about 3 or 4ft we like to fish in an area about 20 miles offshore . As my first build I liked the Carolinian as I found her pretty easy ( let's say that ) to build , but really I will need some V-bottom to sail those waves. In the 17ft lenght . Spira International has the Kachemak V-Bottom Dory and the Veracruz Panga.
Just two questions : Do you think the Panga will perform better with less power due it seems to be 340 lbs lighter ( will use a Yamaha 60hp 2 stroke ) and can the Veracruz be shortened just one feet ( so I can build her in my garage ) maintaining the width?
Thanks again Master ! You are an inspiration for everyone who likes to build and enjoy his own boat.
Regards
Answered to my email thx Mr Spira. already purchased the 16ft Robalo Panga ,power will be a 40 hp 2 stroke .
Great video Jeff. I just finished priming the 12' Bahia. 2nd one in the USA apparently.
I hope you send in lots of pictures.
I have seen a lot of the World Bank type of design in fiberglass and have used quite a few of them around coastlines and estuaries of Southeast Asia. In my experience, I have never heard them referred to as”pangas”, but rather as “Yamaha boats”. Almost all that I have seen or used have been about that 21 foot size and overwhelmingly they have been powered by one (or a pair) of 40 horsepower Yamaha Enduro two-stroke, long shaft outboard motors. Those motors are ubiquitous in the regions where I work and through sheer practicality I have used them on our small workboats including the Puchie Special drop-bow garvey-dory that we hope to launch in Bali within a few weeks.
Yamaha was involved with the original project as they also produce quite a lot boats for the Asian market. Take a look at any harbor in Japan and you will see quite a lot of Yamaha built boats that bear a striking resemblance to the FAO panga design. The big panga bow flare and fat upper spray rail shows up on even large Japanese commercial fishing boats. Jeff's designs looks more like the Caribbean pangas to me.
Just purchased plans for the Ensenada. Currently gathering materials! I will definitely send you some good pictures once it is completed. 😄
Where ya at? I got white oak. Walnut. Cherry. Small Sawmill. 423-617-5330. East Tennessee
How is the build coming along?
None of the boats shown have the lines of the panga that is defined in the UN panga program or any of the open ocean fishing pangas of S.America? The boats here are skiffs or 'semi-dories' and not panga's except Panga Marine hull??? Where is the definition of the hull type Panga that is being shown here?
I have no access to marine plywood what can I do???
What brand of boat is that at 1:35 minutes?
Nice boat sir.. can you help me about the design, i want to make 21ft plywood boat.. from mindanao, philippines
Sure, here's the list of boat designs I have plans for: spirainternational.com/hp_wood_boats.html
Website doesnt work..??
I built one of your 12ft panga and have the plans for the 23ft. How do I send some pictures to you?
llE-Mail is fine. or if you like I'll set up a dropbox...
@@tjkid07 What email do I use to send the pictures? The one I tried said it couldn't be found. Thank you for your response.
Do you have any narrow beam planing plans which would be good for antique inboards like an atomic four or an agricultural diesel?
500lb powertrains with 15-25hp but 40-60lb of torque?
I would certainly take the heartache of an antique motor to have that low RPM sound.
Those motors are not really suitable for letting boats plane. The faster low power boats were long, like 60 feet x 4; wide and could do 18 kn or so with 10 horses. A short fat boat will plane with lower power than a long narrow one,
Thank you so much for the reply.
Would you say I'm probably better off with something like your tortuga?
I'm definitely not looking for outright speed, just something nice and garageable that can do 15+mph if mathematically possible.
Or heck, just a 14' panga and no capacity for passengers ha ha.
I actually think the crude air cooled, direct drive boats owned by teenagers in other countries look fun.
Often a flat bottom dory with an air cooled 16-22hp clone motor..... the kind of boat nobody would want to be a passenger on...
@@corvairkid17 I'd say something like the ablemarle but longer would be most suitable.
Rip to the boat legend
How do we purchase plans to build my own at home ?
www.spirainternational.com/hp_wood_boats.html
Can i get a plan for this type please
Nice thanks
Thanks
What is the draft with a 70hp 4stroke on the 18'
What is the draft with a 40hp 4stroke on the 16'
Trying to decide between the two as I need to fish close to shore and out in the Gulf.
Thanks,
Download the free study prints from the information pages on my site, see description. They have the drafts at maximum load on Page 1.
Can u help me build a boat
Bateau panga @ 1:27. LoL
Yeah, I have seen that pic before. I think it's the really beautifully finished Thai dive boat, right?
Bye sir!