Power Launch Plans?

[ncboater]

Has anyone run across any PLANS for a power-launch,
like 18' long, OB displacement. Stitch & Glue preferred.
Would like one with deep freeboard, 18' long LOA,
displacement hull, one that could be powered by a
Yamaha 9.9 hi-trust long-shaft OB. The "power launch"
I'm searching for, would look a bit like one of those
WWII inboard launches that one saw, coming and going
from navy ships - filled with sailors. Eventually, would
want to build one with a "pilot house", for getting
out of bad weather, and for short overnights.

Fred
NC:cool:

[duluthboats]

You might try this site they may be able to help. I haven’t seen many stitch-an-glue launches. This one is a beauty, and I’m sure you could drop an OB in a well.

Elliott Bay Steam Launch Co. (http://www.steamlaunch.com/hulls/hunter.html)

Gary :D

[gonzo]

Are you looking to buy a set of plans?

Yes - looking for "launch" plans. I'm about to give up on
the idea of finding what I have ideas for. Devlin has a
"Dipper" displacement boat - if could stretch her beyond
her 16'8" length - she'd have a chance.

If you recall seeing those "motor launches" that took sailors
back & forth from US Navy ship ...... kinda deep, nice
beam, theirs had inboards.

.....oh well, nice try
thanks
fred

[gonzo]

I can design a launch for you. Stitch and glue can work OK. Are you thinking of a multichine or a vee bottom?