Flyer
A 135 cu. in. class hydroplane
- Category
- Hydroplanes
- Designer
- Bruce N. Crandall
- Published
- p. 56
A step hydroplane designed by Bruce N. Crandall for 135 cubic inch class racing under the 1936 rules. Most of the weight rides on the foreplane, so a wide afterplane isn't needed. Suggested engines include the Gray Racing Four and Universal Blue Jacket Racer.
Specifications
- Length
- 15 ft 2 in (14 ft 8 in on waterline)
- Beam
- 5 ft at waterline; 40 in running surface at step
- Construction
- Step hydroplane with pointed stern; plywood bulkhead
- Power
- 135 cu. in. inboard such as the Gray Racing Four or Universal Blue Jacket Racer
Downloads
Plan sheets 5
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