8x16 Shanty Boat - Small Companion Vessel

Overview

Small shanty boat (8x16 feet) intended as a companion vessel to the larger 16x40 Great Loop boat.

Specifications

• Dimensions: 8ft × 16ft
• Type: Shanty boat / houseboat
• Purpose: Companion vessel, day boat, or potential upgrade project
• Status: Project initialized - awaiting detailed requirements

Project Structure

8x16-Shanty-Boat/
├── README.md          # This file
├── progress.md        # Project progress tracker
└── [subdirectories for specific components]

Related Projects

• 16x40 Shanty Boat - The primary Great Loop vessel
  • Repository: https://gitea.loperfamily.com/Sage_Software/16x40-Shanty-Boat
• Great Loop Project - Coordinating both boats for the coastal-to-coastal journey
  • Repository: https://gitea.loperfamily.com/Sage_Software/Great-Loop

Notes

• This vessel complements the larger 16x40 boat
• May serve multiple purposes: day exploration, backup accommodation, or potential replacement
• Can be built independently or as part of a phased boat-building strategy

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Project created: April 11, 2026