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Old 02-27-2003, 08:12 AM
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Power Launch Plans?

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
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Old 02-27-2003, 03:05 PM
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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.

Gary
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Old 02-28-2003, 12:47 AM
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Are you looking to buy a set of plans?
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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
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Old 03-11-2003, 12:26 AM
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I can design a launch for you. Stitch and glue can work OK. Are you thinking of a multichine or a vee bottom?
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