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08-20-2020, 06:22 PM #16Team Member
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Thanks! Construction is batten seam, cold molded. Basically longitudinal battens over ring frames, diagonal plywood over the battens and 1/4" planks epoxied to the plywood, with the plank edges aligned with the battens. The design is loosely modeled on a 1937 Century Thunderbolt, but modified for outboard power and the designer (Ken Bassett) incorporated a 12" wide pad into the construction. I don't have many construction photos, but did find photos showing the genesis of the pad, pretty interesting. I was stumped for a while trying to figure out the framing for the pad. Rather than using staples to attach the mahogany bottom and side planks, I vacuum bagged them. No staple holes to fill, but the stress levels when trying to find and seal any air leaks before the epoxy set were almost too much for a first time builder, LOL!
The boat was designed to use a late '80s 60HP Mercury, which is very light compared to the L6 and CMC trim system I have on her now. The boat handles the increased weight well, but under 37mph she does porpoise like crazy. I made a 5 degree wedge out of mahogany attached to the transom, but still not enough negative trim. Not really an issue considering how I typically use the boat. Gauges include water pressure, GPS speedo, tach, voltmeter, fuel, mechanical trim indicator. Hot Foot throttle, Uflex Silver Steer hydro steering.14'10" Home Built Mahogany Runabout - Ken Bassett Design
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08-20-2020, 06:33 PM #17Screaming And Flying!
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08-21-2020, 06:00 AM #18
I’ve infused a few boats but as a helper, not owner.
Always thought it took balls of steel.
We were doing a 28’ boat w/55 gallon drone of resin
W/your hop, and no trim, you either set up for no hop, or wide open throttle.
They make smaller jack plates w/integrated trim.
Would add prolly 50 lbs to the transom but may be able relocate other weight to compensate.
What are you running for a prop?
Through hub 2 blade brass?
And for a first time effort???
You sir, hit it out of the park!
I'd rather be competitive w/junk I built in my garage than win w/stuff I bought.
I refuse to allow common sense to interfere w/my boat buying decisions.
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14'10" Home Built Mahogany Runabout - Ken Bassett Design
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