Slipper Launch hulls

Discussion in 'Powerboats' started by BIG MAC, Aug 2, 2004.

  1. BIG MAC
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    We are starting design of a slipper launch with lines based on the classic Thames river boats but power/speed of modern runabouts. Multipurpose daycruise, picnic, show-off, and water ski boat. image of a restored slipper attached. the original concept was to use the hull design of a mahogany runabout and modify chine, sheer, and engine/cockpit arragnement - keeping the weight distribution correct as there is no room for error when the transom free board is only 4" . taking advantage of tried and true mahogany runabout plans and power setups would give us a good starting point.

    We found drawings of a genuine article, a Wargrave Slipper and are considering using the Wargrave hull (drawing atttached).

    what are opinions about the keel?

    does anyone have a source for a long shaft log as would be needed and low angle strut?

    We've built strip hulls and ply on frames and stringers but are considering stitch and glue. Is 26' with a v8 still in the realm of stitch and glue?

    thanks so much for the input.

    Jim
     

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