The boat "Don" is a vessel of an interesting concept "floating cottage". Manufacturing began in 1978 at the aviation plant. S. Ordzhonikidze. Already in the first year, 500 floating boats "Don" were produced. The design was in great demand due to its small size, ease of transportation as a trailer, the installation of an awning tent instead of a fixed rigid structure. Production material - duralumin. When combining lightweight material and a deckless hull, the ship came out light.

general description

The boat "Don" is perfectly adapted for transportation as a trailer. Can be fixed to all kinds of small cars. Active distribution has acquired in various industries. Most often it was installed as a house for 4 people near the river banks. Despite the specific purpose, the device is completely autonomous and can be moved by a 30 hp motor. With. The boat "Don" is a vessel of an interesting concept "floating cottage"

A unique feature was the ability to go on planing. In a vessel, the bow can be used separately, this allows you to create a small motor boat with high speed characteristics. You can go for short walks, fishing trips or use the boat for water skiing.

Floating trailer "Don" is a single-axle bogie with a small mass. In the stern there are folding wheels, which are equipped with a drawbar. The bow section is used as a roof, it capsizes so that the bottom is at the top, and the bow is directed in the opposite direction. There are 2 gramophone locks for fixing the roof.

The connection between the sections is made with the help of hinges. Each opening on the walls of the cottage has special covers that are locked. The front cover can be removed. When operating in the “dacha” mode, the cover can be used instead of a table on the shore or as a waterproof sheet for the body when moving. On the back there is a cover where the number is attached, it can be rotated thanks to the hinges. In order not to take up much space, the shield can be laid in a niche under the engine.

According to the design of the cottage:

• made of 2 sections;
• the body has a rectangular shape;
• thanks to the gliding catamaran contours, the vessel is able to quickly pick up speed and stay on gliding;
• a folding awning can be installed on top of the cockpit, with its help 2 rooms with an area of ​​8.5 m 2 are equipped;

Floating trailer "Don" is a single-axle bogie with a small mass

• the whole body is made of all-metal sheets of duralumin D16;
• rivets are used for connection;
• there is no longitudinal set, and longitudinal redans are used to achieve proper strength;
• the material is reinforced with stamped corrugations.

In the stern area there are 2 onboard soft sofas. They can accommodate 2 people for the night. When reclining the seats, lockers and a compartment for the engine and fuel tank become noticeable. In the middle of the cockpit is the driver's seat with a folding table next to it. To fasten the table, hooks are used, which are fixed to the board and supported by the stand.

With small dimensions, the cockpit can easily accommodate 3 people. When moving with a maximum load, the vessel maintains stability. If necessary, it can be used for movement under the oars.

In order to harmonize the difficult design of the contours in the bow area and the flat-keeled bottom in the stern area, a special hydraulic shield is installed. It is made unsinkable to improve displacement qualities.

To protect the motor from water ingress, a spray deflector is installed on the deadwood pipe, which has a welded structure and is made of light metal.

The maximum motor power is 30 hp. with., this is enough to develop a speed of 37 km / h. The best performance at full load shows a propeller with a small pitch of about 250 mm. It is installed together with a 20 hp engine. With. Cottage circulation at full speed with a 30 hp engine. With. is up to 15–17 m.
Trailer boat Don

The advantage of the dacha is the possibility of using both on land and on water at the same time. The nose is detachable and can be used for fun or short trips on the water. When disassembled, the boat can be carried by two people. The circulation when detaching the nose is 10-12 m. To reduce the influence of the trim due to the small size, trim plates are installed at the rear.

The design provides sealed compartments with a total capacity of 330 liters. This is enough to ensure the complete unsinkability of the ship. The manufacturer guarantees that in case of flooding the boat will stay on the water even with 2-3 passengers on board.

Thanks to the use of vinyl chloride enamel (XB-16), no additional manipulations are required when preparing the vessel for wintering. Maintenance of the structure is reduced to periodic cleaning of the body. For parking, blocks or fenders are used.

The boat comes with:

• transport bag for storage of repair parts;
• pads;
• splash deflectors;
• pins.

Characteristics of the floating boat "Don"

Trailer "Don" is great for long trips and recreation. Especially useful for people who prefer leisure, you can easily assemble the boat, put it in tow and go to another body of water.
Characteristics of the floating boat "Don"

Technical characteristics of the trailer-boat "Don":

• maximum length:
  1. in the state of giving - 5.06 m;
  2. detachable nose section - 3.02 m;
• overall width:
  1. assembled - 1.8 m;
  2. only the nose - 1.75 m;
• limit height:
  1. in the form of a summer house with and without an awning - 2.02 and 0.7 m;
  2. separately nose - 0.62 m.
• side height at the stern and bow:
  1. in the form of a dacha - 0.66 m;
  2. detached bow - 0.5 and 0.59 m;
• empty draft with outboard motor and fuel supply - 0.21 m;
• weight of the structure, subject to the removal of removable elements:
  1. cottage - 147 kg;
  2. nose only - 67 kg;
• empty weight (when removing the engine and empty tank):
  1. cottage - 241 kg;
  2. nose - 78 kg;

Trailer boat dacha "Don"

• payload capacity:
  1. assembled - 500 kg;
  2. bow compartment - 225 kg;
• speed with minimum load:
  1. assembled structure without a roof - 37 km / h;
  2. bow - 42 km / h;
• speed at 400 kg load:
  1. cottage - 30 km / h;
  2. only the nose - 38 km / h.

The Don trailer can be operated on rivers with a maximum distance from the coast of up to 1 km, provided that the wave height is up to 30 cm.

Options for using the trailer boat "Don"

If desired, you can remove the seats and remove the payolas, this will make it possible to make an ordinary cart out of the Don trailer, which can be used for various agricultural tasks. It should be borne in mind that the material is not designed for heavy loads, respectively, you can tow about 300 kg. The reason is not only in the case, but also in the fact that more weight can lift up the trunk of the car. Maximum allowable weight in relation to the car - 33%. The trailer can be used for any car except Zaporozhets.
Using the trailer boat "Don"

The wheels have independent suspension with levers. Shock absorbers combine spring and hydraulic mechanisms. The design was borrowed from the Ural-2 and M-63 motorcycles. The suspension provides optimum stability and a smooth ride during towing. The wheels use B-19A tires. For normal movement, it is necessary to provide a pressure of 1.1–1.5 kgf / cm 2. When driving on water, it is worth raising the chassis. If the boat is to be operated exclusively on water, the undercarriage must be completely removed.

The drawbar is made using a backlash-free technique. The basis uses a ball type with Ø50 mm.

The design of the trailer has the necessary lighting equipment for driving at night: a light above the license plate and rear lights. To connect the lighting system, it is enough to use a wire from a 12 V DC network. A plug connection (PS-300) is used for fastening. Additionally, the structure has reflectors on both sides.

To reduce the resistance from the trailer and the full movement of the car, the design provides for:

• small dimensions;
• a light weight;
• extended track;
• minimum tire pressure;
• increased ground clearance;
• significant exit angle.

The passability of the trailer does not impose restrictions on the place of operation of the vehicle. "Don" can be used on all terrains and types of roads.
Trailer tent boat Don

To save high level For safety, you should not reach a speed of more than 80 km / h. At any speed, the trailer does not lead to yaw, wobbling. Additionally, these qualities are important for launching a boat into the water or when driving through areas with difficult terrain.

The structure is deployed in the "cottage" mode while still on land.

Action algorithm:

• For this purpose, the covers on the bow and stern, as well as the locking locks, are opened.
• Now you should turn the nose with the help of hinges until the bottom touches the ground. It is recommended that only two people mount the nose, as the 70 kg section must be protected from damage.
• Raise and lock the wheels, they must be directed upwards.
• The dacha rises on special support blocks.

These steps take up to 10 minutes. If the parking is short, it is not necessary to lower the blocks, it is enough to support the cottage on the wheels and the bow keel.

An alternative deployment option involves removing the bow compartment, then the house can accommodate 2-3 people and will have only 1 room.

It is performed as follows:

• Wheels need to be raised.
• Lower the stern onto the blocks for support.
• Remove drawbar.
• An awning is mounted on top of the cart. In such a design, a canopy can turn out, for this you need to raise the sides and fix them to the tube supports, they are fixed to the ground from below. At the end, a system of stretch marks is used for fixation, they are in the bag in the onboard locker.
• Under the canopy, with the help of legs, a hydraulic shield is installed; it replaces the kitchen table.
• To make it more convenient to get into the salon, it is recommended to install an entrance ladder under the door.

A multifunctional floating boat becomes a universal tool for calm rivers, as it allows you to comfortably spend a long time on the water and on land.

Candidate for Master of Sports, took part in international races on inflatable boats with outboard motors.

Hunter and fisherman with 8 years of experience. Winner of the Russian Championships, winner of the Cup of Russia and Rosokhotrybolovsoyuz in fishing with spinning from a boat and on a lure.
Member of the Rosokhotrybolovsoyuz Association and the Military Hunting Society.

To have a small cabin boat - a self-propelled floating cottage - is the dream of many. The parking place of such a summer residence can be changed; We have many rivers and lakes, and the banks of most of them are very beautiful. The appeal of life on the water is undeniable.

What requirements should a self-propelled dacha of minimum size meet?

It should have sleeping places, a place for cooking, a table with seats around it, an open area - to bask in the sun or dry off after bathing; it is desirable to have a latrine. Finally, the boat-dacha should be inexpensive and be accessible to everyone. The minimum boat-dacha is calculated for two people, but for the most part it is necessary to provide two more places for children.

In the stern of such a vessel there is a sleeping cabin, in which two folding beds made of aluminum tubes are placed along the sides. A narrow table is installed under the aft window in the cabin, which at the same time stiffens the aft bulkhead. The table in the middle part can be made sliding. On the opposite wall of the cabin there is a sliding door and a clothes hanger. Curtains can be hung on the windows, and shelves for books can be installed between the windows.

In the bow there is a salon (it is also a wheelhouse, a dining room, a living room, etc.). In the middle of the cabin there is a table, on the left - a helmsman's place with a steering wheel and engine control levers. The table, as in the sleeping cabin, can be sliding. The salon can also accommodate two beds for children - (or for guests).

A galley is located between the sleeping cabin and the saloon on the port side. The galley has shelves for dishes and food. If you remove part of the kitchen table, then a tourist gas stove or a kerosene stove can be installed in the opening. On the right is a small sink; it serves for washing dishes, and on cold days when you can’t swim, for washing.

On the starboard side, between the sleeping cabin and the saloon, there is a toilet bowl with an open hole, without flushing. When swimming through the canal, it is replaced by a bucket.

For the convenience of mooring to the shore, a wide open area is located in the bow; it is convenient to go ashore or swim from it.

Outboard motors are offered as engines on the boat-cottage.

The desire to make boats as fast as possible led to the use of gliding contours. Tall superstructures require the use of a wide, stable hull. The way out was found in the use of a two-hull design, in which each of the hulls can be arbitrarily narrow. The use of two engines with a two-hull design is logical and convenient.

Description of the structure. The structural basis of a double-hull boat-dacha is a platform to which two floats are attached from below, and a cabin from above. The transverse rigidity of the platform, which has a thickness of 100 mm in the middle part and 200 in the bow, is provided by light beams placed every 300 mm, two internal bulkheads, as well as the front and rear walls of the cabin. Longitudinal rigidity of the platform is given by the sides of the floats and the longitudinal walls of the cabin.

Each of the two floats has two bulkheads or consists of three separate parts - bow, middle and stern. The parts of the floats are molded from hydrophobic fiberglass on polyester resins. The small width of the floats allows them to be made without frames; the strength of the floats is ensured by the end bulkheads and keelsons glued into the floats in finished form. The floats have a simple shape (except for the bottom of the bow) and small dimensions, which simplifies their manufacture.

It is also possible to manufacture floats from waterproof plywood. The contours of the bow in this case can be obtained by sticking a layer of foam on the plywood bottom, which is then processed according to the templates taken from the theoretical drawing and pasted over with a cloth. The bottom of the bow can also be glued out of veneer.

The aft part of each of the floats has a cut-out for the installation of an outboard engine shifted to the boat's midplane and a shielded box to protect the rest of the float cavity from being flooded with water. The transom of the aft part of the float is reinforced and adapted for mounting the engine on it.

The outer perimeter of the platform serves as a fender and is edged with a strip of durable material. To protect against water, the plywood sheathing of the platform is pasted over with a fabric on polyester resin.

Cabin walls up to the windows consist of plywood edged panels, the middle part is made of frames into which glass or plexiglass is inserted on rubber profiles. The roof is glued from fiberglass on a square lattice of foam profiles, edged at the bottom with strips of plywood. In case of difficulties with pasting, the roof can also be made of bent plywood sheets.

Sliding door cabins (two external, one in the latrine and one in the sleeping cabin) are installed on plastic skids.

The aft part of the cabin hangs over the transoms of the floats, in connection with which the upper parts of the outboard motors are inside the cabin and are not accessible from it. To reduce the penetration of smell into the cabin, the upper parts of the engines are enclosed in box casings protruding above the cabin floor.

The results of the speed calculations, based on the values ​​of the stop measured during tests of the "Moscow" engine, are presented in the form of a graph. As can be seen from this graph, when running under one engine "Moskva", with any displacement of a dacha boat, its speed will vary from 12 to 14 km / h. With two engines, the speed of the boat, depending on the displacement, increases to 27-35 km / h. In order for the total weight of the summer cottage to not exceed 720 kg (in this case, a speed of 35 km / h can be obtained), it must be built easily and without any frills. The approximate weight distribution (in kg) between the individual parts of the vessel is as follows.

Two floats .................................................. ...............144
Platform................................................. .................132
Cabin................................................. ......................136
Half Fuel Engines.......................................84
Camping equipment and personal belongings...................................74
Two passengers .................................................. ..............150
Total 720

If two more passengers are taken on board and the total weight rises to 870 kg, the speed will drop to 27 km / h, which is also, ultimately, not so bad.

The stability of a double-hull vessel, in which the maximum displacement of each float is more than three times the normal load falling on it, is certainly sufficient. On the move, due to the influence of dynamic forces, stability increases. The rolling of double-hulled ships occurs along with the waves, like a raft, since the own period of oscillation is very small.

If you wish, you can build an even smaller vessel with approximately the same characteristics, but for one Moskva outboard engine. Such a boat-cottage is built without a cabin, with one platform on which you can put up a tent. All sizes of floats according to the given theoretical drawing should be reduced by 1.26 times. The total length at the waterline will be 4000 mm instead of 5040, the full width along the floats will be 2330 instead of 2940 and so on.

The lower part of the graph shows the resistance of a vessel of such reduced dimensions for a displacement of 436 and 360 kg.

The project of this floating cottage based on a 9.5-meter jet boat with simplified contours, developed by Ya. Kobachevsky. He also built a solid hull with double diagonal planking of pine boards, lined on the outside with 3 mm sheets of AMg-3 alloy. finish building floating house happened to me. This task was complicated by the fact that after the death of the designer, all the sketches and diagrams he had made were lost.

To some extent, the vessel is similar to the Beryozka, the project of which was published in the third issue of Boats and Yachts (1964), but, as it turned out, the hull was designed long before the release of the collection, but during the completion and equipment of the Yanta information from "KiYa" and all available materials were widely used.

An anchor chain 20 m long and two are stored in the forepeak. In the bow there is a "veranda" with two sofa-lockers on the sides, covered with a light duralumin awning of two halves connected on a piano hinge.

The superstructure has dimensions in terms of 5.0X3.0 m. Its walls and roof are made of bakelized plywood 10 mm thick; the roof is covered with epoxy resin. Wall height 1100 mm. Since the horizontal flooring (floor) is lowered below the deck (300 mm from the OL), the height of the rooms turned out to be 1800 mm. For thermal insulation, a layer of foam is laid along the walls and ceiling. The inner lining is made of mahogany decorative plywood and plastic with layouts along the beams. The side windows of the salon are made according to the type of trolleybus windows with sliding windows, the front viewing windows are made of plexiglass.

The aft cabin, separated from the salon by a sliding metal door, is equipped with built-in wardrobes for various purposes, hangers and shelves. There is also a kitchen table with shelves, a gas stove and a sink-sink, into which hot and cold water is supplied. Nearby is a combined bathroom - shower and latrine.

In the stern - in the engine compartment - a 45-horsepower Skoda 1201 automobile engine is installed with an additional casing on the exhaust manifold for heating water. Two gas tanks with a capacity of 80 liters are suspended below deck; canisters and an inflatable boat - a tuzik are also placed here. The deck of Yanta is covered with corrugated rubber mats on glyptal varnish.

The driver's post is located on the port side in the bow saloon, near the front window. Above the driver's head is a Plexiglas skylight.

For two years, in winter and summer, the whole family worked with great enthusiasm on the completion and equipment of the floating dacha. And then came the long-awaited moment of the first entry of "Yanta" into the voyage. What can be said in general about our ship? This is a reliable and comfortable houseboat. Due to the high cabin, Yanta has a large windage, so the speed is directly dependent on the strength and direction of the wind and ranges from 15 to 20 km / h. Big weight causes significant inertia. It was also necessary to get used to the peculiarities of controlling the vessel due to the reaction of the jet of the water jet.