free style design runabout

[larryg]

used the ,that looks about right method drawing the lines for this hull. i will sheet the sides and bottom in 1/16 balsa then on top of that 1/32 mahogany. hope it will look like a classic when i am done,

[tugboater]

Looking good Larry!

[smart_racer]

larryg...looks nice, what are the length and width, also, are you using that Graupner drive unit for power?

[larryg]

smart racer hello, the length is 16 inches by 6 inches at the widest area. not sure yet if ill use a graupner drive unit yet but i do have a couple on hand. i might just make my owne stuffing boxx/shaft so i could use a brushless motor set up. thanks

[RCheroske]

TLAR, Larry :D

[jeepers1940]

Larry,
Very nice workmanship there. Not to introduce a negative note, but are you sure she's going to be large enough for what you have in mind doing? I know that every time I look at my very old Dumas Riviera Runabout, it seems to have shrunk. It is 25" long with a beam of 8 1/4". I am seriously considering lengthening it somewhat at the stern in order to gain more buoyancy, and to have a little more room internally for electrical components. Won't happen any time soon; another project underway.
We look forward to seeing more pictures as you progress. You've made a good start.
Bill

[larryg]

hello, got the sides and bottom planked today. now i am starting my mahogany strip planks, so far so good :)