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i dont get it... if it has a 140 HP then why not use it... imho its a lot nicer to listen to a large engine at 1/2 throttle than a smaller one screaming close to redline... but if its for sale less engine then id get a large 4 stroke ... and with a 4 stroke its better to go over powered since it has...

remove before paint

also consider moving the rear seat frame rearward to give more room in the boat you dont need it as far forward when adding the rigidity of a floor

it looks like you haven't lowered the deck (stringer height) with you can do by one inch when adding a flat floor so it will probably be self bailing .. but the boat is so small (i have built one my self so i know) that shifting the weight will submerge the scrubbers .. so provided you close them wh...

i like the lillli rum runner.. a tribute to the baby bootlegger, and the boats Caribbean origin....

Thank you for all the encouraging words.... i think it will go much easier this time, apart from being a more complicated build of course ... have ordered the 6mm BS1088 plywood, im considering a light weight material honeycomb or balsa core for the floor and thicker panels.. 3/8 plywood just seems ...

Its time to scratch that itch once more :D I ordered and received a set of RB18 and JA17 plans... The plan is to cut the wood and plan the build during the winter. I have a 165 horse GRAY marine (buick 215) V8 with a matching hamilton axial flow jet. .. i even found a split duval windscreen for a ho...

do i get extra credit for a 2.nd boat splashed .-)
gf14 + fs14

what engine are you settling on?
love the build by the way

in my opinion it would be a shame to put a diesel in there.... no doubt that a yanmar or vw marine diesel would be safer and and last longer... but in a vintage hydroplane the sound is as important as the looks.... i mean its like a hot rod, it isn't supposed to be safe or practical..... an OLDS/Bui...