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    18ft planing boat, how much hp?

    Hi Brendan The leg is a Volvo, but the old engine (ford Essex) has been stripped out. The leg is in poor condition and needs re-furnishing, then...
    Post by: Ozparker72, Apr 19, 2015 in forum: Boat Design
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    18ft planing boat, how much hp?

    Hi Yofish Thanks for the info, that's helpful. It's good to know about the fuel saving at low speeds, I live on the water so use boats every day...
    Post by: Ozparker72, Apr 19, 2015 in forum: Boat Design
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    18ft planing boat, how much hp?

    Thanks Mr Efficiency I've done some approximate calcs And I reckon she weighs between 3300 and 3800 lbs The original ford engine weighed...
    Post by: Ozparker72, Apr 18, 2015 in forum: Boat Design
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    18ft planing boat, how much hp?

    Thanks PAR That's really useful, it sounds like 70hp may not be enough power, so better wait till something bigger comes along. Rather than buy an...
    Post by: Ozparker72, Apr 18, 2015 in forum: Boat Design
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    18ft planing boat, how much hp?

    Hi Razorinc It's pretty heavy, I'm quite strong and I can't lift the bow at all.
    Post by: Ozparker72, Apr 18, 2015 in forum: Boat Design
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    18ft planing boat, how much hp?

    sorry about that, I'm doing this on an iPhone, Badly!
    Post by: Ozparker72, Apr 18, 2015 in forum: Boat Design
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    18ft planing boat, how much hp?

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    18ft planing boat, how much hp?

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    18ft planing boat, how much hp?

    Here's a pic
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    18ft planing boat, how much hp?

    Hi All Wondering if anyone can help me with some advice? I've just aquired an 18ft planing hulled, fishing/day boat. Heavily built GRP, my...
    Thread by: Ozparker72, Apr 18, 2015, 31 replies, in forum: Boat Design
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    Small Steel Workboat Design

    I have finally found a design that fits all my criteria for size, speed, stability, longevity and cost of build. The Lumber Yard Skiff , 16'...
    Post by: Ozparker72, Apr 9, 2014 in forum: Boat Design
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    Small Steel Workboat Design

    Thanks thats helpful, at least I know what to look for. I will have a look over the next few weeks for a cheap one, at least it give me an...
    Post by: Ozparker72, Apr 7, 2014 in forum: Boat Design
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    Small Steel Workboat Design

    Hi Rustybarge The Dell Quay Dory sounds great, think it would suite my needs well. I've had a quick look on apolloduck they seem to be selling for...
    Post by: Ozparker72, Apr 7, 2014 in forum: Boat Design
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    Small Steel Workboat Design

    Well, as much as I would love to build a small steel workboat, I now realise that I can not fulfil my requirements with steel, at the size of boat...
    Post by: Ozparker72, Apr 6, 2014 in forum: Boat Design